Conditions
Asymmetric Breasts
It’s widely accepted that few women on the planet can boast a pair of identically sized breasts. In fact, slight asymmetry is considered the norm. However, while this anatomical nuance is of little concern to the majority of women, there are some for whom the size difference is so pronounced that it impacts heavily on their body image and can seriously affect their self-esteem. The term ‘Asymmetric Breasts’ usually refers to breasts that differ in size by at least one cup size, which may become noticeable during puberty as the breast tissue starts to develop. Subsequently, as the years progress, the asymmetry may become more obvious to the point were it is unflattering and even embarrassing for a woman. However, asymmetric breasts can be easily rectified thanks to the latest advances in cosmetic surgery, where the breasts can be corrected by either enlarging the smaller one with implants or reducing the larger one.
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im 18, and i have had a skin condition all my life, when i hit puberty and my breasts started to grow i noticed that the breast with the disease on it was considerably smaller, my left boob is a 34DD but my right is a 34C. its really getting my down, and i feel that everyone can notice it!
do you think i should speak to a doctor about this??
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I have always had assymetric boobs since they started growing at age 13 – I didn't really start to become bothered about it until I was 16 and got progressively more embarrassed about my boobs – I was a 34 with my left being a B/C cup and my right an A/B cup (not a huge size difference, but they were shaped quite differently, my left was rounded and full, whereas my smaller right one was pointed with a larger nipple. I hated to even look in the mirror and it made holidays etc a nightmare as wearing bikinis was a huge no-no for me. I first started thinking about having a boob job aged 18. When I was 20 I started saving, and had my boob job age 22. I can honestly say its the best thing I've ever done – I have so much more body confidence, I class myself as normal now and will happily wear bikinis. Having surgery is not the solution for everyone, but for me I feel that it was definately the right decision. I went to a surgeon who was recommended by a friend, he was wonderful, he was very experienced in breast surgery and skilfully corrected my assymetry – I now have an implant in both boobs, with a lrger one placed in my right so that the size and shape have been evened out. If you have the same problem, don't suffer in silence – speak to your GP.
i am seventeen and i have a boob that is cup size smaller and my boyfriend noticed it from the very beginning of our relationship but we have learnt to laugh about it. it is very hard to find a bra that fits properly because i have to fill the other one to make it even it can be embarrasing sometimes and sometimes its hard to laugh about it does get you down when you look in the mirror i have been to embarrased to go to the doctor but after watching this program i think im going to go
I'm 22 and i have one breast slightly larger than the other. But my main concern is that they seem to be extremely low and saggy for my age. I have had this problem since my breasts started to develop around the age of 13. I find it very embarrassing and it affects my confidence with the opposite sex and also with my choice of clothing. I cant wear low cut tops, bikinis are very difficult as it is hard to hide the fact that they are lower than everyone else's at my age. I have considered surgery but cant afford it just yet and am unsure as to where would be best to go.
Alrite I Am 13 And a 32C and they both go diffrent size's my right breast was bigger than the left one but now the other one has gon bigger than the left ! i dunno if its right ! and i think people can tell x x please help me x x
im 16 andy right breast isnt there !!!
i am a 36B on my left but my right breast is flat as a pancake.
ive noticed that alot of people have put that there boobs are a cup siz different but my right boob isnt evan big enough to make a cup size!
im really self consious about it.it stops me from swimming and some tops dont help either.
also my left nipple is really really small but my right one is normal.
my mum just says its because i havent finished developing yet but i dont.
What can i do ? please help !
I'm 16 and ever since i have been developing breasts (not long) i have noticed that my left breast is significantly larger than my right. It affects my confidence and as i only wear an A cup anyway i feel that it is even more noticeable but i have to live with it and at the moment i cope.
im 15 and my left one is smaller yhan my right and it seems to be higher than my right is it normal?
I'm 19, and my right breast is ALOT larger then my left. I have had this since about I was 14, being very scared and embarresed I didn't see my GP until I was 18. This has a serious impact on my life, being 19 I should be out clubbing with friends and be in a relationship, but I find it very hard making friends and getting into relationships as it's very noticable, I couldn't even manage getting out of the house for a year without making absolute sure that I was wearing clothes that wouldn't show it. I now wear mens clothes, as I am to scared to wear anything that will show it. I am overweight due to depression caused by this problem, it's been a really hard and emotional journey since 14, but I am now dieting and waiting for surgery on the NHS. This problem still gets me down, but I'm trying to look on the bright side of I'm going to be normal soon and there's gonna be no stopping me.
i have got one boob bigger than the other i thoght it was somethink wrong with my bodie till i asked my mum and looked at this web site i now no its normally but i was wondering would your boobs ever be the same size
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