Breast asymmetry in Almería
What does breast asymmetry in Almería involve?
Breast asymmetry is understood as the difference that may exist between both breasts. This difference can be in volume, shape, or elasticity.
- Operating time 2–3 hours
- General and/or local anesthesia
- Outpatient surgery
- No drains, no bandages, or dressings
- Stay in recovery room: 3–4 hours
- Recovery: 5–7 days
- Exercise from week 3
- Preoperative assessment
- Surgery
- Recovery room stay
- Postoperative follow-up visits
- Anti-stretch mark kit: oils and paper tape
- Anti-stretch mark kit: oils and 3M Micropore
- 24-hour emergency phone number.
Who is breast asymmetry surgery aimed at?
The vast majority of women present some degree of breast asymmetry and, in general, this situation is usually experienced completely naturally. However, in some cases, this natural asymmetry is overly pronounced and the patient experiences it as a true problem.
This situation can lead to significant complexes and self-esteem issues, since the difference in shape and size between both breasts may be very noticeable in swimwear and even in everyday clothing. It can also be a source of insecurity in personal and sexual relationships.
As a requirement for surgery, the patient must be a healthy person who is emotionally stable, capable of understanding the expected results after surgery.
Types of breast asymmetry
Asymmetries due to underlying conditions (ribcage)
In essence, the breasts are very similar, but they don’t look that way. Either because one side of the rib cage is sunken, because of scoliosis, or because the sternum is rotated. There are multiple ribcage conditions that make a chest look forward while the other looks at a lateral angle.
Asymmetries due to congenital conditions
They can be unilateral or bilateral. Such as breast agenesis and absence of the pectoral major muscle, or tuberous breast.
Asymmetry due to misplacement in the ribcage
The breasts are positioned at a different height in the chest.
Breast asymmetry after a period of breastfeeding
It is usually caused by breastfeeding more from one breast than the other, but there are other reasons as well.
Asymmetries resulting from an oncologic process
From a defect after an excision, to the after-effects of radiotherapy.
Complex asymmetries
Complex asymmetries are those that include components of several types of asymmetries.
What is recovery like?
Recovery is typical of breast surgeries like these. After surgery, it’s normal to feel a bit tired for a few days, but you will be able to resume almost normal life before 24 hours. Most discomfort can be well controlled with the prescribed medication, although the breasts may hurt for a couple of weeks.
The dressings will be removed the next day, keeping only the skin-colored paper tape (3M Micropore), which will be removed together with the stitches at 3 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What will the first consultation be like?
During the first consultation, Dr. Jaime de San Pío will assess the size and shape of the breasts, the firmness of the skin, and your general health.
We will also perform a breast examination and, in some cases, a mammography study may be requested. You will be explained the different surgical techniques, and we will discuss the size and shape your breasts will have, as well as the options or combination of procedures that are best for you.
You should honestly and openly share your expectations, so that Dr. de San Pío can show you the alternatives available for your problem, including the risks and limitations of each one.
What is the procedure like?
There is a range of possibilities in which different techniques can be combined. From simpler options, such as placing implants of different sizes, to more complex approaches where fat transfer (lipotransfer) is combined with breast implants or with a mastopexy.
Depending on the complexity of the asymmetry, it may be necessary to use two stages, meaning two separate procedures.
When can I return to my daily life?
You will be able to return to work in a few days, depending on the activity you do. In the first two weeks, you will be able to move around and lift up to one kilogram of weight. Your breasts will be more sensitive than normal for 2 to 3 weeks, so it may be advisable to avoid excessive physical contact until the 3rd or 4th week.
When can I resume my sports activities?
You can start running from about week 4, but we advise delaying sports that involve using the upper body for a period of one month to a month and a half. Start these activities in a moderate, progressive way.
Is any type of massage recommended after breast surgery?
At Clínica de San Pío, each patient will receive a specific recovery program that includes different stretching exercises, as well as other specific techniques.
Breast massage is not recommended, but massage of the shoulders, back, and neck is.
Is the aesthetic result immediate?
The final result will take between 6 months and 1 year to be definitive. If implants are used, the breasts will keep changing during that time, as the periprosthetic capsule forms and the implants settle to achieve a natural result; surgery is only the beginning of the process. At Clínica de San Pío, you will have periodic follow-up visits during that first year to ensure the best results.
Is Clínica de San Pío a good place to correct breast asymmetry?
The only certainty is that only a reference surgery center, with extensive experience in this field—such as Clínica de San Pío—can ensure the safety and quality that are needed for such an important step as breast surgery in Almería.
At Clínica de San Pío in Almería, we provide an all-in-one service that begins from your very first visit, ensuring that the experience goes far beyond the aesthetic change itself. Breast operations are among the most requested procedures at our clinic, and that’s why we offer a personalized service in each case.
In Spain, you can check a plastic surgeon’s training by consulting the Medical College of your province, as well as through the website visit of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (SECPRE).