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This archived discussion is "read only". « Previous 1 2 Next » » myfoothurts - Re: Re: asymetrical breasts In response to message posted by Fallen76:Hi, -- posted by myfoothurts » Kiwigirl5883 - I am 18 years old and I'm one of the more extreme cases too. I am 18 years old and I'm one of the more extreme cases too. My left breast is an A cup and my right is a D cup. I've been researching this and can hardly find anything on it. As far as I can tell there is no name for it and very little if any research has been done.I first noticed a difference when I was 13. I kept it to myself until I went to see a gynocologist when I was 17. Right now I've only told 3 people including my doctor. I started padding my bra when I first noticed the problem, but now there is too big of a difference and the difference is noticable even with padding. Do you think that any of the prosthetic breasts would work? Where are some places that you find them and how do you know if they'll actually be big enough to disguise the difference? I'm going to college this year, but I'm afraid to be in any kind of intimate relationship because I'm afraid to tell a guy about the difference. I've never told a guy about the difference, but have preferred to just keep my bra on. I can't do that forever though. How do most guys react when you show them the difference? I've seriously considered have an augmentation or reduction, but it's so expensive. Would insurance cover that sort of thing? I didn't think so because I don't have any back problems from my larger breast. I'm so glad there's a place where people with this problem can talk about this. I've never been able to find another website that addresses this problem. Thanks! -- posted by Kiwigirl5883 » dahlbeach - asymetrical breasts I am almost 40 years old and I also had a on one size and cc on the other. I had breast augmentation years ago when I was 17. Silicone implant on the smaller size. It hardened and I had to have it replaced. I felt it was better after the surgery yet I still felt deformed. The doctor told me to wait until I was done having children before doing the other side. Even after surgery I was deformed. So I feel. I had the other side done and the silicone side taken out and replaced around 32 years old. Since the one side never grew it still was very asymmetrical. The nipple also was much larger on the one side from one sided breast feeding. Since this time I once again have had both sides redone because of deflation or a flat. I have spent my whole life trying to look like a normal woman and I think it is impossible. Maybe with a lot of money and an excellent doctor someone can change this for all of us. Of course no one else can understand our feelings. I know it could be worse, much! I know have a daughter who was born with a syndrome in which she has a chance of asymmetrical growth of any body parts. Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome. I have such a fear that she too will endure this awful disfigurement. I feel as though this syndrome is my fault. No one knows it it is hereditary or genetic for her syndrome. She was born with her intestines on the outside and an enlarged tongue. She is so smart and beautiful. I hope and pray she never has to hide or feel like a freak as I have and do. All my life I have felt different in a negative way. I have covered my body since teenage times. Every day I think of how awful I look and feel. I have a eating disorder (binge eating) and other problems that all stem to this. I have never gotten married. I do not think someone would love me instead of someone without a deformed body.-- posted by dahlbeach » musicbabe - I'm glad there are others out there....... I am 17 and have had this problem since I was 13. My left breast is a small A cup and my right a D cup. I have always felt like a freak. My mother and sister grew up having no problems with there bodies and have Double D's. I hate when I walk into store and shop for bra's or shirts and I can't get the cute bra's, or tight shirts that everyone else has. I am so conscious of my breasts that I wear two bra's to make it look normal, but It still shows. I have tried looking all over the internet for things to find out what is happening to me, but I can't find anything. Every place I go leads me to pages about breast surgery, and I don't want that. I just want to be normal, and not afraid to wear the tight shirts, or have boyfriend. I just want answers, and I wish someone could help me because I am afraid to tell anyone even my sister for fear of being thought of as a freak. I just hope there is something besides surgery to help this, cause I can't live like this , in fear, forever.-- posted by musicbabe » josewales - Re: Re: Re: Re: Breast VERY different sizes I have been living with mildly different size breast since my teen years, but when I had children the size difference is more substantial now and my left breast sags more than my right. I was looking on line to see if there was a specialty store with bra's for women with different size breast, but I have not found anything. I too am embarrased and very critical of my body, because on top of the fact that my breast are different size, my stomach has stretch marks. Maybe someday they will find a way to help women out or insurance will cover surgery.-- posted by josewales » opal_23 - Different breast sizes I am 23 and have also been living with different breast sizes for most of my life. My right is a full D and sagging and the nipple is much larger than the left breast which is a small B. I have been in relationships before but i find it very difficult to become intimate with any guy and i tend to avoid him touching my breast which can become tiring and the relationship usually ends. I have never had the courage to tell anyone b/C people are so judgemental about that sort of thing. I just don't know what steps to take to fix this, it make me feel so uncomfortable with my body, yet I'm not able to afford any major breast surgeries. I feel at a loss. Does anyone have any ideas about what I can do:>?-- posted by opal_23 » gypsylady - I'm glad there are others out there....... In response to I'm glad there are others out there....... posted by musicbabe:Hi, I am now 31 years old and I have asymmetrical breasts as well. My right one is an A and my left is a DD.....has been that way since I was 12 years old. I wanted to say that I understand the misery, embarrassment and frustrations that go along with this deformation. What I have found that worked for me in the past is to buy the padded bras(not push up ones) that fit the largest breast. Then go to the fabric department of saWalal Mart and get a breast form for a swim suit. They arsortata hard. I place behind mine couple socks and it works pretty well. I am just now considering surgery and my insurance will pay for it because of the back problems i have from the breasts being uneven. That is extra weight on one side of you body and it throws things off. I plan to have the big one reduced and the little one enlarged to be a good full C. As far as telling people be it friends, family or boyfriends. I can say this to you....it sucks to tell people, but honestly most people don't care about it as much as you do and they don't notice the difference like you do. And look at it this way you got the best of both worlds or the worst....keep on the positive side. One more things....watch for shirts with words and lines that go around....that will make the lopsidedness very obvious. -- posted by gypsylady » rexy21 - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Breast VERY different sizes In response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Breast VERY different sizes posted by kmata:I have just joined this website to find people with the same problem as me. I see you posted this message 3 years ago. Did you get them fixed, as I am thinking about doing the same? -- posted by rexy21 » tmsMom - Different breast sizes In response to Different breast sizes posted by opal_23:My daughter has the same problem. She is 14 and entering high school this fall. She is very self consious about her size difference. On the pediatricians suggestion, we went to a specialty shop for mastectomy patients. The were able to fit her with a prosthesis and special bra to wear. While this is not a long term solution, she will begin high school with better self esteem. I was told that surgery was not an option at her age. I am sure that it will not solve all of the problems mentioned here, but she seems much more confident for now. -- posted by tmsMom » tmcgough - Different Breast Sizes, Hereditary Possible Medical Answer HISTORY STARTS HEREThis message board is the first thing I've found that at least seems like it is beginning to touch on the subject of different breast size growth treatments and causes. Please keep it going if you have something to add. IT WILL HELP, BECAUSE IT HAS ALREADY IF YOU ARE READING THIS. Perhaps this shared knowledge will help someone find the true answers. I've been very fortunate with what appears to be a slight variation in comparison to these other ladies. 33 this year, one child with little breast feeding as he was a premie, and after years of A/C cup when I was 295 lbs (3 yrs ago), and A/B cup now at a much healther and trimer 175 lbs. MY MEDICAL INTERESTING FACT: My father and mother married and so did their sister and brother. Basically my two 'sister' cousins are pretty much the same as regular sisters with my other two. DNA Sample Total 5 No surgery was ever performed, thankfully considering all the potential issues there. Not that I didn't wish I had the money. I always wondered if just one side breast reduction would of been the best solution long term. Are there any studies on that? What happens to the reduced side vs the not? I have noticed with the weight reduction that massaging and lots of lotion helps the fatty deposits on my body and the stretched skin - sort of like the cellulite cream fad. It's not really the cream that makes it work, it's the lotion I believe and the 10 minutes of massaging that they prescribe on the bottle that works on the thighs, yes, but it can work everywhere else too. Working out with a fitness trainer has also helped in trimming up myself and my breasts have trimmed up and perked up after a few months of good cardio and weights. I've noticed a tremendous difference in my formerly c cup side and it is getting much closer in size to the a cup. Unfortunately, the a cup is also looking a little smaller too But on the way to evening out better, I hope. I also started tanning a couple times a month to help with stretch marks, after reading that it was good to do. It helped hide the stretch marks and it has also helped my skin recover and get its elasticity back. It took years of fidgeting with my straps and bra to find a bra that was even comfortable. I still pad my a cup to fit in the b cup bra, and push up by Victoria secret with optional gel slipin inserts that I just put to one side entirely. I shower at home after the gym. I find that even with my husband now of 13 years, it is difficult to be entirely open and comfortable with myself. He's very understanding through it all, God bless him. -- posted by tmcgough « Previous 1 2 Next » Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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