What Is Micromastia? Causes, Types and Treatment

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Micromastia is the medical term for small or underdeveloped breasts. Here’s what causes it, the two types, and how breast augmentation treats it.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS, FAACS.

Micromastia is a medical term for small or underdeveloped breasts.

Micromastia is a condition where breast tissue remains underdeveloped, leaving women with smaller or asymmetrical breasts. Many women who experience micromastia feel self-conscious about their appearance, which can affect their confidence. Fortunately, breast augmentation is a popular solution to address the cosmetic concerns of micromastia, helping enhance the size, shape, and symmetry of the breasts.

At Chicago Breast and Body Aesthetics, Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong and Dr. Kevin Lin specialize in breast augmentation for women with underdeveloped breasts. Their expertise ensures you achieve the balanced, natural-looking results you desire.

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What is micromastia?

Micromastia is a term used to describe breasts that remain small after puberty or breasts that are noticeably asymmetrical. While this condition poses no physical health risks, many women choose to seek cosmetic solutions to improve their appearance. There are two main types of micromastia:

  • Unilateral micromastia: When one breast is underdeveloped or lacks tissue, causing noticeable asymmetry.
  • Bilateral micromastia: This occurs when both breasts have minimal breast tissue.

What causes micromastia?

There are several factors that contribute to micromastia, ranging from genetic conditions to environmental factors. Here are some of the most common causes:

  • Genetic factors: Some women are born with conditions that affect the development of breast tissue, sometimes visible at birth due to irregularities in the chest wall or pectoral muscles.
  • Body alignment: Poor posture or alignment issues can impact the distribution of breast tissue, which may lead to asymmetry.
  • Breastfeeding: It’s common for infants to prefer one breast over the other, which can lead to lasting asymmetry after breastfeeding ends.
  • Trauma: Accidents, infections, or burns can cause damage to breast tissue, leading to underdevelopment.
  • Endocrine dysfunction: Hormonal imbalances play a significant role in breast development, and issues within the endocrine system can contribute to micromastia.

How is micromastia treated?

The most common and effective treatment for micromastia is breast augmentation in Chicago. This procedure involves placing implants to increase breast size and improve overall symmetry. Here’s how breast augmentation can help:

  • For unilateral micromastia, different implant sizes may be used to balance the breasts.
  • For bilateral micromastia, implants of the same size are typically placed to enlarge both breasts evenly.

Breast augmentation is often tailored to each patient’s needs. In some cases, it may be combined with additional procedures, such as nipple repositioning to further enhance the results. Dr. Truong, Dr. Lin, and their team customize each treatment plan to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.

Before breast augmentation with 300cc implants, front view, case 2220564, patient of Dr. Kevin Lin*Actual patient
Before: breast augmentation, case 2220564, Dr. Kevin Lin
After breast augmentation with 300cc implants, front view, 3 months after surgery, case 2220564, patient of Dr. Kevin Lin*Actual patient
After: 300cc implants, 3 months after surgery

All photos are actual patients of Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics. Individual results may vary.

Why choose Chicago Breast and Body Aesthetics?

When considering augmentation surgery for underdeveloped breasts, choosing an experienced and trusted surgeon is essential. At Chicago Breast and Body Aesthetics, Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin have years of experience in performing breast augmentation procedures for women with micromastia. Their personalized approach ensures each patient’s goals and concerns are addressed with the highest level of care.

Whether you’re dealing with unilateral or bilateral micromastia, our team is here to guide you through the process, from your initial consultation to your final results. If you’re ready to feel more confident in your appearance, reach out to schedule a consultation today.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS, FAACS.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.