Breast Reduction
When surgery is undertaken to the opposite breast it is almost always to reduce the remaining breast in order to achieve symmetry with the reconstructed one. This is particularly beneficial to a large breasted patient following a mastectomy.
Breast Enlargement
Less often a breast is enlarged by using an implant. This can be useful in a small breasted patient who has an implant reconstruction and enables the women to have larger breasts if she feels this would be of benefit.
Mastopexy
A Mastopexy procedure is carried out to uplift the remaining breast. This can be effective if the remaining breast is droopy. However this is not a permanent remedy as gravity and the passing years will eventually mean the breast will naturally drop down again.
The main disadvantages with surgery to the opposite side are possible complications as with any surgical procedure and scarring on the remaining breast.
Before and After
