Lopsided breasts
One in 20 women has one breast bigger than the other – it is just as common as having one foot bigger than the other. Sometimes the difference is very noticeable, as if one breast has hardly developed at all. When it comes to breastfeeding, this is not a problem – the small breast usually produces milk normally – but if you feel self-conscious about it, you may consider surgery. In the UK, it is possible to have the operation done on the National Health Service, but the waiting list is likely to be a year or two. Usually the small breast is enlarged by an implant, and sometimes the size of the larger breast is reduced as well.
Written by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Edited by: Dr Margaret Stearn
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Saturday, February 13th 2010
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Posted by Anonymous on 06/02/2010 at 12:49:00 am
Hello, I am 21 years old and I am very self conscious about my body, particularly my breasts. Firstly, they are not large, and second I believe I have some asymmetry. I wear a 34 B, but my right breast does not fill the cup as easily as the left. It annoys me and I feel very uncomfortable. Why am I just noticing it now, and will it ever change? I hate the way I look. I would really like some reassurance that I am not abnormal...
Posted by G on 27/11/2009 at 02:42:00 pm
I'm finding this difficult to talk to people about cause they don't seem to take me seriously. My boobs were more or less the same at one point but one is getting bigger(I think) and the other is a size smaller. I'm padding one side but it's hard to get them to look the same. I did tell my mum but she doesn't think it matters. With my other body issues I feel like a bit of a freak. I've never had a boyfriend and don't know if this a factor, I'm not all that pretty to start with. Anyone know the best solution or any solutions?
Posted by Anonymous on 17/10/2009 at 05:43:00 am
im going through that problem, my right breast is like a size DD and my left breast is a size C i think. I hate to show my body and i cant wear any cute shirts because of it. I cant even have a boyfriend because of it.
Posted by Anonymous on 29/08/2009 at 05:23:00 pm
It's reassuring that there's other people suffering like me with one breast. It would be good if there was some advice available though. I'm looking for a bra and swimwear with only one side padded and I cannot find anything like this on the internet. Can anyone advise please?
Posted by j on 15/05/2009 at 08:18:00 pm
every1 always comments on the size of my breasts they think they are huge and guys give me attention for it too....but one of my breats is 3 cup sizes bigger than the other..i went to the doctors and they told me you cant get the operation done on the NHS only private which i cant afford! im soo embarassed i have no confidence with guys they think its strange that i wont get naked and i cant get changed in front of my friends or wear a bikini on holiday its awful.
Posted by Carolyn on 06/05/2009 at 06:45:00 am
One of my breasts is barely a size A and has an undeveloped nipple, my other breast is quite larger at size D, however it is a perfect breast! I wear a "fake boob" that I bought online at a store for cross-dressers. No one can tell when I have clothing on, although finding bras is quite the treasure hunt; people just think I have two huge boobs when really I only have one! Ha!
Posted by Anonymous on 11/04/2009 at 11:57:00 pm
i have breast a slightly different size, i can get very self conscious about it, but i padded bra usually helps, and makes it a bit less noticeable
Posted by Anonymous on 05/04/2009 at 01:59:00 pm
What should you do if this is the case? Is there a special type of bra that should be woren then?? That's what I want to know.
Posted by tara on 24/03/2009 at 03:54:00 pm
I have inverted nipples. Is there any treatment that would get them normal. is this normal for my age??
Posted by nkf on 22/03/2009 at 08:25:00 pm
This articles states one in twenty women have one breast bigger than the other. This is incorrect. A few years ago a male relative discussed the fact that all women have one breast bigger/smaller than the other. I proclaimed "don't be silly". He insisted that he had done plenty of research (lol) on the matter, and concluded that all the women he had inspected did have one breast bigger than the other. Later, while getting ready for bed. I decided to inspect the size and shape of my own breasts and shockingly discovered that my breasts were of different size.
Posted by Sophie on 25/01/2009 at 04:40:00 pm
My left breast is very large compared to my right breast. It is so embarresing, i feel so concious when im in public and i cant bear to go bra shopping as i can tell the difference. And cant even bring myself to let my boyfriend see me fully naked as im scared he will be turned off :( I would like to get surgery but i just dont have the money, and im scared of being turned down by the NHS as im quite young. I know it says that you should wait till your 19 for your breasts to become fully developed, but somehow i dont think they will change. I havent even told my mum as im so embarresed.
Posted by Anonymous on 17/01/2009 at 05:33:00 pm
my right breast hasn't grown since i started to develope and my left keeps growing what does that mean i mean what are some causes of this
Posted by J on 16/01/2009 at 03:54:00 am
My left breast is slightly larger than the right- it isnt really noticable but I hate it. It is probably a half cup difference. My ex boyfriend never commented on it. But My question is - is this a turn off for men? Should I be embarrassed? Is it worth getting breast surgury?
Posted by Christina on 01/01/2009 at 11:58:00 pm
I also have a very noticable difference in the size of my breasts. It is a 4 cup size difference. Mine is due to breastfeeding. I am okay with it. What ever is best for my baby. My husband doesn't care either so :) I live with it!
Posted by Alexandra on 30/12/2008 at 01:42:00 pm
when i saw that my breast were different i tryed things like lying on the bigger breast while i sleep but that din't work so i decide to look it up and i came across this website and now i realise it is very common so it doesn't bother me now thank you
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