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Benjamin A. Van Raalte, M.D.
- 4334 E. 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807 - Tel: Click for phone number
- Fax: 563-322-8375
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- www.iowaplasticsurgery.com
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I have one breast that is much more larger than the other. Is it possible to have a Breast Reduction where only one breast is reduced and the other breast is left totally alone without any surgery to it?
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Yes, that can be done. Asymmetry between the breasts can be corrected by a breast reduction on one side. This is done either for cosmetic patients or reconstructive patients after partial mastectomy on the other side.
Other options include a lift on one side, and an implant on the other, or any combination.
If there is only minimal droop the breast might be reduced by liposuction alone. If there is a degree of ptosis (droop or sag), then skin tightening is done by shaping with either a T shaped incision or a vertical "lollipop" type of incision.