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Anisomastia: the encyclopedia about the beauty

Anisomastia is the technical term for uneven breasts. The word is derived from the Greek words “anisos” (unequal) and “mastos” (breast). Asymmetries of the breasts can have several causes:

  • the shape of the breast (in 54-59 percent of cases),
  • the size of the breast (in 41-47 percent of cases),
  • Asymmetry of the chest wall or spine (in 10-12 percent of cases) (Source: Cruz NI. 2018. P R Health Sci J.).

The position of the nipple and the underbust crease are also often different. Large differences can be very bothersome for some women and affect quality of life. Symmetry can be restored by breast augmentation (with autologous fat or implants), breast lift or breast reduction.

Treatment options:

Tubular breasts

Tubular breasts

A tubular breast is often referred to as a trunk breast or tube breast. This malformation can be treated by safe surgery. Our experienced plastic aesthetic breast surgeons will be happy to educate you about your options. Learn more now about

Tubular breasts

Surplus nipples

Surplus nipples

If a third, supernumerary nipple is present, this is called a polythely. In a minor procedure, our plastic aesthetic surgeons can correct this congenital anomaly. Learn more now about

supernumerary nipples

Accessory breasts

Accessory breasts

Excess breast tissue is called polymastia. This is a congenital breast malformation. A small supernumerary breast is present in the axilla, chest cavity or abdomen. The experienced plastic aesthetic surgeons here will enlighten you about the minor breast surgery procedure to remove the extra breast. Learn more now about

supernumerary breast tissue

Inverted Nipple Correction

Inverted Nipple Correction

Flat nipples can be corrected in the course of a so-called nipple surgery. Read all about the treatment method here.

Inverted Nipple Correction

Symmastie

Symmastie

Overgrown breasts, also called funnel breasts, can be treated by a procedure called symmastia surgery. Learn all about safe surgical correction by our experienced breast surgeon. Learn more now about

Symmastie

 

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