Breast surgery
Developmental Breast Asymmetry in London
Some people grow up with breasts that develop unevenly, or with conditions affecting breast and chest-wall shape. Miss Hunter has a particular interest in this area, which is often poorly served and where patients are frequently very motivated to seek help.
Take this away with you — view this information as a printable fact sheet or download the PDF, to read at home or share with your family. It supports, but does not replace, your consultation with Miss Hunter.
Developmental breast asymmetry covers a range of causes, including tuberous (constricted) breasts, Poland syndrome, pectus excavatum and other forms of asymmetric breast development.
Every patient is different, and the aim is a careful, supportive discussion rather than a single fixed operation. Depending on your anatomy and goals, options may include an uplift, reduction, augmentation with an implant, breast fat transfer, or a combination — tailored to balance shape, volume and symmetry as closely as possible.
Younger adults often attend with a parent, and Miss Hunter is happy for a patient to bring someone with them. The first step is simply a consultation to understand what is troubling you and to talk honestly through what surgery can and cannot achieve.
Many operations for developmental breast asymmetry are performed under general anaesthetic as day-case procedures. Occasionally, a staged approach may be recommended, with more than one operation planned to achieve the most appropriate result.
Miss Hunter has an extensive library of before-and-after photographs of her own patients. These are reviewed during consultation rather than shown publicly, so that patient confidentiality is protected and relevant examples can be chosen for your individual discussion.
Common questions about developmental breast asymmetry
I have tuberous breasts — can you help?
Often, yes. Tuberous (constricted) breasts are one of the most common reasons patients attend. Treatment is individualised and may combine reshaping with added volume; Miss Hunter explains what is realistic after assessing you.
Is there a minimum age?
Surgery is generally considered once development is complete. Miss Hunter will discuss timing sensitively, and a younger patient is welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.
How do I know if I am suitable?
Suitability is assessed by Miss Hunter at consultation, taking account of your aims, medical background, anatomy and what is realistically possible. Sophie can tell you whether an enquiry is the kind of work Miss Hunter takes on before you book.
Will I see before-and-after photographs?
Yes — during consultation. Relevant examples from Miss Hunter’s own patient library are reviewed with you privately. They are not published online, for confidentiality.
What does recovery involve?
Recovery varies between patients and procedures. General guidance is given here and in your patient information sheet, and individual advice on work, driving, the gym, lifting and travel is given by Miss Hunter around your consultation and surgery.
Who do I contact afterwards?
Sophie coordinates queries before and after surgery and escalates to Miss Hunter directly where clinical input is needed.
Make an enquiry
Speak with Sophie Freud
Sophie, our Practice Manager, is the first person you’ll speak to. She coordinates enquiries, appointments, fees and practical arrangements, and stays a familiar point of contact before and after surgery.
