Breast Asymmetries & Deformities
There are many reasons why a woman might seek help for her breasts. They may be too large, causing backache. They may be too small, giving rise to complexes that can be difficult to cope with. Breasts can fall in or become "empty" as a result of pregnancies, weight changes or the effects of the years. Some patients also present significant asymmetries or incomplete development of their breasts. Lastly, surgery may focus solely on the nipples for the treatment of invaginated nipples.
Every problem has its solution. The choice of treatment will depend on many factors. It may combine several of the following techniques. The main objective will always be to make you feel better and to meet your expectations, with a natural result and the simplest possible solution.
Breast symmetrization
Breast symmetrization is a surgical procedure designed to correct breast asymmetries, i.e. differences in size, shape or position between the two breasts. This condition can be present from birth or develop later in life due to various factors such as growth, pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight fluctuations.
Here's how the breast symmetrization procedure generally works:
- Assessment and planning: Prior to surgery, the plastic surgeon assesses breast asymmetry and discusses the patient's aesthetic goals. Based on the assessment, a personalized surgical plan is developed to correct asymmetries and achieve a more symmetrical, balanced breast appearance.
- Anesthesia: Breast symmetrization can be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the extent of the procedure and the preferences of the patient and surgeon.
- Surgical techniques: The surgical techniques used for breast symmetrization vary according to the patient's individual needs. They may include breast augmentation with prostheses, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction or a combination of these techniques to achieve optimal symmetry and balance between the two breasts.
- Sutures and bandages: Once the procedure is complete, the surgeon closes the incisions with sutures and applies bandages or a compression bra to support the breasts during healing.
Recovery from breast symmetrization can vary depending on the extent of the procedure, but generally requires a rest and recovery period of one to two weeks. Bruising and swelling may occur in the days following surgery, but gradually diminish over time.
The results of breast symmetrization are usually visible once swelling and bruising have subsided, with breasts that are now more symmetrical and balanced in terms of size, shape and position.
Cure of tuberous breasts & other malformations
The cure of tuberous breasts and other breast malformations is a complex surgical procedure designed to correct abnormalities in breast development, such as tuberous breasts, asymmetrical breasts, invaginated nipples or hypoplastic breasts.
Here's how the procedure for curing tuberous breasts and other breast malformations generally works:
- Assessment and planning: Prior to surgery, the plastic surgeon assesses the breast deformity and discusses the patient's aesthetic goals. A thorough evaluation is performed to determine the best surgical approach to correct the deformity and achieve a satisfactory aesthetic result.
- Anesthesia: Surgery can be performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is kept asleep throughout the procedure.
- Surgical techniques: The surgical techniques used to cure tuberous breasts and other breast malformations vary according to the patient's individual needs. They may include the release of adhesions that retain breast tissue, correction of breast shape and position, correction of invaginated or asymmetrical nipples, breast reduction or augmentation, breast lift, or a combination of these techniques to achieve an optimal aesthetic result.
- Sutures and bandages: Once the procedure is complete, the surgeon closes the incisions with sutures and applies bandages or a compression bra to support the breasts during healing.
Recovery from tuberous breasts and other breast malformations may vary according to the extent of the procedure, but generally requires a rest and recuperation period of one to two weeks. Bruising and swelling may occur in the days following surgery, but gradually diminish over time.
The results of the cure of tuberous breasts and other breast malformations are usually visible once swelling and bruising have subsided, with a significant improvement in breast shape, size and symmetry.
