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Uneven breasts

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BimTell · 03/11/2020 01:20

Hello, named changed for this post.

My breasts have always been unequal and I know that's normal but since I had my daughter the difference between them is massive. One is at least a full cup size (if not two cup sizes) bigger than the other, and my nipples are very different sizes too.

I've thought for a long time about breast implants and decided against it as I just hate the idea of having something fake in my body and I'm worried about having to get it redone as I know they don't stay forever. I was thinking about it again tonight and I wondered would it be possible to have a reduction on just one breast? To get the bigger one reduced so at least it's equal in size to the other? My smaller breast is only a B cup, so not very big, but at least they could be even.

I'm sorry if this is a really weird thing to ask. Every so often I catch sight of myself and I get so down about it. I keep thinking what if I ever get a partner, how will I ever feel attractive in front of him. I hate the way I look in certain clothes because it's noticeable. I can't find any bras that fit properly. I hate seeing myself without a top on. I have tried gaining weight as I was underweight before and I thought maybe that would make it less noticeable, but I think it's actually made it look worse.

(I know this is vain and shallow and a first world problem and so on.)

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eatthatbueno · 03/11/2020 01:46

Yes you can do this I'm sure they can measure you before to know exactly what size difference they are. Good luck if you decide to go ahead with it.

BimTell · 03/11/2020 01:57

Thank you eat. Cake

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VaggieMight · 03/11/2020 02:30

I don't think you're being shallow or vain at all.

You could buy a bra to fit your larger breast and use a fillet or padding in the other cup, that should help with clothing confidence.

I had breast asymmetry and had a breast implant when I was very young (16) it was great for years and looked and felt completely natural, but it eventually burst which was safe but grossed me out. I decided I didn't want anything foreign in my body (the implant lasted for over 15 years but it's recommended you have implants replaced every ten years or so). I then had a reduction and I'm really pleased with the results. You could speak to a cosmetic surgeon, try to find one who specialises in breast reconstruction as results cannot be guaranteed and reconstruction surgeons have experience of evening up.

If the difference between the sizes is small you could have a fat transfer instead to make the smaller breast slightly larger, it doesn't always last and you have to watch your weight as this will affect the results, but it's minimal scarring and surgery (you will have discomfort and bad bruising) I had a fat transfer after the breast reduction just to even things up.

Reduction through surgery does cause scarring but my scars are quite light (I have pale skin), unlike what you'll see if you google breast reductions.

Good luck OP.

BimTell · 03/11/2020 14:15

Thank you that was very helpful x

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