Breast Asymmetry

You will meet your chosen MYA surgeon at one of our clinical hubs. The surgeon consultation provides an opportunity for you to discuss your asymmetric breast symptoms and the outcome you are hoping to achieve with breast surgery.   

The surgeon will examine your breasts to assess your physical requirements and will then explain the risks, limitations, and benefits of breast asymmetry surgery and what to expect during recovery. If relevant, the surgeon will also explain the different implant sizes and placement options.   

All MYA Surgeons are highly experienced, GMC registered and only perform cosmetic surgery. They are highly skilled in this field and will be able to make appropriate recommendations regarding your suitability to undergo a breast asymmetry correction procedure. Patients are entitled to have a second surgeon consultation ahead of their operation if needed.

Following your face-to-face surgeon consultation, you will be invited to attend a ‘vitals’ appointment with a MYA nurse. During this appointment, the nurse will take physiological measurements and perform screening procedures such as taking blood samples and swabs, as required. You are also required to attend an e-pre-operative assessment with a nurse who will discuss pre and post-operative advice and requirements.  

You will receive your hospital admission time, up to 24-48 hours before your surgery date. Patients should shower either the evening before or the morning of surgery and must not apply deodorant, makeup, or skincare products.  

Patients must not eat anything (including chewing gum) 6 hours prior to the hospital admission time. If you do eat prior to the 6 hours, please ensure that it is a small, light meal such as 2 pieces of toast or 30g of cereal; if you eat too much, there is a risk of your operation being cancelled. You can drink small sips 30mls per hour of still clear water, up to 2 hours before your hospital admission time. 

Patients must not drink alcohol for a minimum of 48 hrs before surgery. If you drink more than 2-3 drinks daily, you will need to abstain (stop) for 2 weeks prior to the date of surgery. MYA advises patients must not smoke, vape or use nicotine patches for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to surgery (each Surgeon will provide you with specific guidance on stopping smoking). Patients are advised not to smoke, vape or use nicotine products until they are fully healed, as this can lead to delayed healing and infection. 

You will be admitted to your MYA hospital on the day of your breast asymmetry surgery. COVID-19 screening will be applied before you enter the hospital. Once admitted you will be taken to the ward and given your hospital gown to change into. Some patients will be asked to take a nicotine test and women at risk of pregnancy will be asked to take a pregnancy test.   

Patients are not taken straight into surgery on admission to the hospital, there can be a wait of up to 6 hours depending on the surgery list scheduled that day. Your hospital team will keep you updated on your operation time and will be able to answer any questions you may have on the day. You will meet your anaesthetist and surgeon on the ward before you are taken to theatre for surgery, they will gain your written consent to operate, answer any further questions you have and run through the process of the day.  

Your breast asymmetry procedure will be performed under general anaesthetic, this will be administered by inserting a needle into the back of your hand, it will take about 30 seconds for the anaesthetic to start taking effect.  If you are worried about needles, speak to your MYA Nurse, who will inform the anaesthetist and hospital before surgery. Your breast asymmetry surgery should take between 1-3 hrs, depending on your physical requirements and your surgeon’s recommended treatment plan.   

If you require breast implants, your surgeon will make a small incision (typically between 2-3 inches) in the crease of your breast, then insert the breast implant. The incisions will be closed with either dissolvable or non-dissolvable sutures, depending on your surgeon’s technique.  

If you require a breast uplift, your surgeon will make an incision around the areola (dark area around the nipple), vertically down to the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease. Your surgeon will then remove any excess skin, reshape your breast tissue and re-position your nipple. Some patients may require a combination of procedures, including breast implants with an uplift and or a nipple lift or reduction, this will be discussed in detail during your surgeon consultation.   

When your surgery is complete you will be taken to the recovery room to be woken up from your anaesthetic and any pain and or sickness will be closely managed to keep you comfortable.    

You will be taken back to the ward to rest and recover; the hospital team will then bring you something to eat and drink. Depending on whether you booked an overnight stay at the hospital or a day case you will be able to leave the hospital once you have been checked over by your healthcare team, they will then advise if they are happy to discharge you. You will be prescribed pain relief to take home with you.  

Following any breast procedure, patients are required to wear a post-surgery bra for a minimum of 6-8 weeks, some patients are also required to wear a breast band/have strapping on their breasts (this is dependent on the surgeon’s recommendations).

When a patient presents with breast asymmetry, each breast will be different and may require different procedures and implant sizes. Therefore, it is important to be mindful that each breast will heal at its own rate, and it may take longer to see the final result.   

Every patient’s recovery time following breast surgery is different. During the first few days post-surgery, your chest may feel tight and your breasts and ribs may be tender. Pain relief will be prescribed as required to ease any discomfort. 

If you’ve had breast implants, to begin with your breasts may look high and pointy and the skin may feel and appear tight, this typically settles down over the first 6 weeks as the implants drop and fluff and a more natural breast shape emerges. Any bruising or swelling to the breasts and chest should subside after 7-21 days.   

Patients must not get their incisions wet until advised it is safe to do so by a MYA Nurse. Patients can wash around the area and have shallow baths. It is very important to attend all your post-op appointments at your MYA clinical hub for a nurse to monitor your healing and deliver wound care.   

Healing will evolve over several months, but it can take up to 1 year post-op to see the final result. Scars are a natural part of the healing process following breast surgery, most will fade and become paler and flatter over time, although they never completely disappear.  

Our expert breast surgeons are highly skilled and qualified in the industry. We work with some of the best breast surgeons in the UK and all our surgeons are accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), to ensure medical best practice is adhered to. Discover our surgeon profiles to learn more about their expertise and qualifications.

 Mr Giannas 
Mr Mahdi 
Mr Mileto 
Mr Netri 
Mr Samouris
Mr Tsekouras

If you’re looking for more information, download our helpful Breast Enlargement guides. These help you on What Questions to Ask Your Surgeon, Assessing Your Breast Shape, How to Prepare for Surgery and understand Why MYA are Best at Breasts. Download now and have them with you at all times!

Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

Assess Your Breast Shape

Things You Need to Know

How To Prepare for Surgery

As the world’s most patient-focused cosmetic surgery, MYA offers a wide variety of breast procedures, from breast uplifts to breast enlargements. For more information on what we offer and to view our full list of procedures click here.

*There is no guarantee of specific outcomes so individual results and experiences can vary from person to person.