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Breast Asymmetry Correction in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London
Balanced breasts, naturally you
Breast asymmetry correction with Mr Siva Kumar balances uneven or different-sized breasts, using an implant, a reduction or uplift, your own fat, or a combination, planned for each breast.
At a glance
What is breast asymmetry?
Very common, and treatable
Almost everyone has some difference between their breasts, in size, shape or the position of the nipple. Breast asymmetry usually means a difference that shows in clothes or a bra, or that affects how you feel about your body.
It most often develops during puberty, when one breast grows more than the other. It can also follow pregnancy and breastfeeding or weight change, or be linked to tuberous breasts, Poland syndrome, a difference in the chest wall, or earlier surgery or injury.
Breast asymmetry is harmless in itself, but a new change in one breast, such as a lump, swelling or a change in the skin or nipple, should always be checked by your GP first.
Correction is planned for each breast separately. Mr Kumar may enlarge the smaller breast, reduce or lift the larger one, or combine these, using implants or your own fat, aiming for breasts that look balanced in a bra and in clothes.
Breast asymmetry correction can help with
- One breast noticeably larger than the other
- Breasts of different shapes
- Nipples at different heights or of different sizes
- Asymmetry after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight change
- Difficulty finding bras and swimwear that fit
What it won’t do
- Make your breasts perfectly identical
- Stop future changes with pregnancy, weight change or ageing
Options
Matched to each breast
Enlarging the smaller breast
An implant or your own fat increases the size of the smaller breast to match the other. Sometimes both breasts have implants of different sizes.
- Best for: one breast smaller, with a good shape
- Breast augmentation
Reducing the larger breast
Excess tissue and skin are removed from the larger breast, and it is reshaped and lifted to match the smaller one.
- Best for: one breast larger or heavier than you would like
- Breast reduction
Lifting one or both breasts
An uplift raises a lower breast and nipple, and can be combined with a small implant or a reduction to balance size and shape.
- Best for: breasts sitting at different heights, often after pregnancy
- Breast uplift
Fat transfer
Fat taken by liposuction from another area is injected into the smaller breast. It suits smaller differences and may need more than one session.
- Best for: mild asymmetry, or people who prefer not to have implants
- Fat transfer
Watch & read
Everything you need to know, in one place
Patient guide
Breast asymmetry correction: your patient guide
A detailed booklet written by Mr Kumar. It explains the procedure in depth, how to prepare, every risk and complication, and how to look after yourself afterwards.
Opens as a booklet you can flick through. Your copy is also given to you at consultation.
Your journey
Your step-by-step journey
Your journey starts the moment you get in touch. From your first enquiry to your final check-up, you deal with the same small team, and you will always feel listened to, informed and never rushed.
Get in touch
Call, email or send an enquiry. Our team replies promptly and personally, and finds a time and clinic that suit you.
There is no pressure and no sales script. Tell us a little about what prompted you to get in touch, and we will make sure your consultation is with the right person for you.
Consultation
An unhurried, face-to-face appointment with Mr Kumar himself, who will be your surgeon from start to finish.
He listens to what you would like to change, examines you, explains every option, including non-surgical ones and doing nothing, and gives you an honest view of the likely result.
Time to decide
You receive a written plan, a clear quote and your patient guide, then take as long as you need.
A second consultation is included before surgery, and there is a cooling-off period of at least two weeks. Bring someone with you, ask anything, and change your mind at any point.
Day of treatment
The operation is done under general anaesthetic and usually takes one to three hours, depending on what each breast needs. Many people go home the same day, and some stay one night.
He will see you beforehand to go through the plan and answer last-minute questions, and you will have clear instructions and a number to call once you go home.
Aftercare and follow-up
Reviews at each stage of your recovery, with support 24 hours a day whenever you need it.
Follow-up appointments are included in your package price, and continue until you have healed and are happy with how things have settled.
Recovery
Healing, step by step
Everyone heals at their own pace. This is a typical recovery, and Mr Kumar will give you a personal plan.
Tightness and discomfort across the chest, controlled with painkillers. Wear your support bra day and night.
Most people return to desk work after 7 to 10 days. Avoid lifting and stretching your arms above your head.
Wound check. Driving once you can wear a seatbelt and make an emergency stop comfortably.
Gradual return to exercise. Keep sleeping on your back and wearing your bra day and night for 6 weeks.
The breasts soften and settle, and the scars mature and fade.
Patient results
Before & after
Photographs are shared only with each patient’s written consent. Everyone is different, so individual results vary.
More patient results coming soon
In the meantime, Mr Kumar can show you results for patients with similar concerns during your consultation.
Safety
Risks and staying safe
All surgery carries some risk. Mr Kumar will go through these with you in detail, and the patient guide covers them in full, so you can make an informed decision.
Possible risks
- Bleeding or haematoma
- Infection
- Some asymmetry remaining, or returning over time
- Changes in nipple sensation
- Slow healing or noticeable scars
- Hardening around an implant (capsular contracture), if one is used
- The need for further surgery to fine-tune the balance
- Rarely, BIA-ALCL, a rare lymphoma linked mainly to textured implants
Lowering your risk
- Any new change in one breast should be checked by your GP before cosmetic surgery
- Choose a surgeon who registers implants on the national Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry
- Stop smoking and vaping at least 4 to 6 weeks before and after surgery
- Surgery is usually done once the breasts have finished developing, from 18
- Tell us about all medicines and supplements, especially blood thinners
- Stop smoking and vaping well before and after surgery
Fees
Guide price from£6,500
Self-pay consultations £250.
One package price. No hidden surprises.
If you go ahead, you receive a single package price covering your whole journey, so you know exactly what you are paying before you commit. It usually includes:
- Your surgeon’s fee
- Anaesthetist’s fee
- Hospital and theatre fees
- Follow-up consultations
- Aftercare, with 24/7 support
- A clear written quote
FAQs
Your questions, answered
Is it normal for breasts to be different sizes?
Yes. Most women have some difference in size or shape between their breasts, and a difference of up to a cup size is common. Correction is only worth considering if the difference bothers you.
What causes breast asymmetry?
Most often, one breast simply grows more than the other during puberty. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight change, tuberous breasts, Poland syndrome, a difference in the chest wall and earlier surgery can all play a part.
Can breast asymmetry be corrected without implants?
Sometimes. A larger breast can be reduced or lifted to match the smaller one, and smaller differences can be balanced with your own fat. Mr Kumar will explain which options suit you.
Is breast asymmetry correction available on the NHS?
Only in limited circumstances, usually where the difference is large, and the rules vary by area. Most people have it privately. Your GP can tell you about the policy where you live.
Will I need surgery on both breasts?
Not always. Sometimes only one breast needs surgery, but often the best balance comes from treating both, for example an uplift on one side and a small implant on the other.
How much does breast asymmetry correction cost?
It depends on what each breast needs. You will be given a fixed price after your consultation, and the guide price is shown at the top of this page.
Breast asymmetry correction: what is the guide price?
The guide price starts from £6,500. Your final fee depends on your treatment plan and choice of hospital, and is confirmed in a written quote after consultation. Self-pay consultations cost £250.
Is it covered by insurance?
Cosmetic treatment is not usually covered by health insurance. Where there is a medical reason, it may be. Insurers will need Mr Kumar’s full name, Siva Kumar Veeramani, and GMC number 6114710.
Locations
Where to have your breast asymmetry correction in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Your consultation and follow-up appointments with Mr Siva Kumar are at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks, Kent, or The Ü Clinic in Oxted, Surrey. Your surgery takes place at one of his partner hospitals: The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead, West Sussex, KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, or North Downs Hospital in Caterham. See all of Mr Siva Kumar's clinic and hospital locations.
Both clinics are within easy reach of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, West Malling, Westerham, Swanley, Dartford, Gravesend, Orpington, Bromley, Redhill, Reigate, Caterham, Coulsdon, Purley and Croydon. KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is close to Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Aylesford and Ashford, and The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead is close to Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath and Edenbridge. Patients also travel from across Sussex, including Brighton, Worthing, Horsham, Eastbourne, Hastings and Crowborough.
Breast asymmetry correction cost: guide prices start from £6,500. Your fee is confirmed in a written quote after your consultation. See all prices.
Thinking about breast asymmetry correction?
Start with an unhurried consultation with Mr Siva Kumar at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks or Oxted. Self-pay consultations cost £250.