Do Uneven Breasts Make You Self-Conscious?

Many women have uneven breasts. It’s a very common fact of anatomy affecting roughly one-half of all women. But sometimes, asymmetry can make a woman feel self-conscious when naked or in a swimsuit. No one should feel that way about her body. To help get past these thoughts, Dr. Gurley offers various options to even out the differences between breasts. This may require breast augmentation, a breast lift, or a breast reduction, depending, of course, on the patient’s individual situation.

So that you understand why your breasts may be uneven, here’s some information that may help.

Breast size fluctuates

You probably already know this, but your breasts are actually glands contained within your chest wall. Each breast weighs an average of seven to 10 ounces, and is made up of from 12 to 20 lobes that branch out from the nipple, kind of like bicycle spokes. Each of these lobes has a central duct that opens at the nipple, the exit location for milk during breastfeeding.

You’ve no doubt noticed fluctuation in your breast size during ovulation and menstruation. Breasts usually are fuller, more even, and more sensitive during ovulation. This is due to your body retaining water and also the increased blood flow during that phase of your cycle. Then during menstruation, your breasts tend to shrink back to their normal shapes and sizes.