Breast asymmetry affects self-esteem and emotional health

Differences in breast size have a significant mental health impact in adolescent girls, affecting self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and social functioning, according to the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The study evaluated psychosocial functioning and health-related quality of life in 59 adolescents and young women (12 to 21 years) with breast asymmetry. Similar evaluations were performed in a group of girls without breast asymmetry, and in girls with macromastia (overlarge breasts).

Breast asymmetry was associated with significantly lower scores for emotional well-being and self-esteem as well as”borderline” issues in social functional and eating behaviours and attitudes.