Breast asymmetry is common, but when differences in size, shape, or position are more pronounced, they can affect confidence and the way clothing fits. Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, MD, FACS, is an internationally recognized aesthetic plastic surgeon serving Santa Monica and Los Angeles. Board-certified in both Surgery and Plastic Surgery, with training at Harvard and UCLA and decades in private practice, he brings academic precision and surgical discipline to aesthetic breast surgery. In most cases, breast augmentation can significantly improve asymmetry by adjusting implant size, type, and placement to create proportion and visual balance that look natural and harmonious. In this blog, we will explain how breast augmentation addresses asymmetry and why individualized planning is essential to achieving lasting, refined results.
Understanding Breast Asymmetry
Perfect symmetry doesn’t exist in nature. Mild differences between breasts are normal and often unnoticed. More significant asymmetry may reflect structural variations that require careful analysis rather than simple volume enhancement.
Common patterns include:
- Size differences: One breast has noticeably less or more volume.
- Shape variations: Differences in projection, upper pole fullness, or base width.
- Positional imbalance: One breast sits lower on the chest wall or has a lower inframammary fold.
- Nipple and areola discrepancies: Variation in height, diameter, or orientation.
- Chest wall differences: Underlying rib cage asymmetry that affects implant projection.
During consultation, Dr. Teitelbaum performs detailed measurements of breast dimensions, skin quality, tissue thickness, and chest wall anatomy. This structured evaluation determines whether asymmetry is primarily volume-based or structural, guiding a precise correction strategy.
How Breast Augmentation Corrects Asymmetry
Correcting asymmetry requires a tailored surgical plan. Rather than placing identical implants, Dr. Teitelbaum frequently selects different implant volumes or profiles to balance each side. In some patients, implant placement or adjunctive procedures further refine symmetry.
Techniques may include:
- Differential implant sizing: Selecting distinct volumes or profiles to equalize breast shape and projection.
- Implant type selection: Choosing saline, silicone gel, or highly cohesive implants based on tissue characteristics and long-term goals.
- Strategic placement: Positioning implants above or beneath the muscle to optimize contour and minimize visible irregularities.
- Combination procedures: Pairing augmentation with a breast lift when asymmetry involves nipple height, gland position, or lower pole laxity.
Dr. Teitelbaum has participated in clinical research involving breast implants and regularly teaches advanced surgical techniques. His approach reflects evidence-based standards combined with experienced aesthetic judgment. The objective is balanced proportion that complements the body’s natural framework, not exact duplication from side to side.
The Role Of Precision Planning
Exceptional outcomes depend on meticulous preparation. At the Aesthetic Surgical Center of Santa Monica, patients benefit from advanced 3D imaging technology that allows realistic visualization of potential results. Dr. Teitelbaum also utilizes precise measurement tools, including a patented sizing system he developed, to determine implant dimensions tailored independently to each breast.
Proportional judgment is equally critical. Oversized implants can exaggerate asymmetry over time or place unnecessary stress on tissue. Dr. Teitelbaum’s philosophy emphasizes structural support, long-term stability, and patient safety. Clear, candid discussion ensures expectations align with what surgery can responsibly achieve.
A Personalized Path To Balanced Results
Breast augmentation can meaningfully improve asymmetry when guided by experience, objective analysis, and aesthetic discipline. Dr. Teitelbaum brings decades of surgical leadership, academic involvement, and patient advocacy to every procedure performed at the Aesthetic Surgical Center of Santa Monica. If you are seeking correction of breast asymmetry, schedule a personalized consultation in Santa Monica or Los Angeles for a comprehensive evaluation and a surgical plan tailored specifically to your anatomy and long-term goals.
