Uneven Breasts? A Partial Shapers is the Answer

Nearly half of all women have uneven breasts.  It is normal for breasts to grow at different rates during puberty. Later on, size and shape can change because of different factors like hormones, contraception, pregnancy and breastfeeding, menopause and ageing. 

For some women, the size difference is more obvious, for example after breast surgery or because of Poland Syndrome. Sometimes this can cause neck and back pain because of uneven weight on the chest changing the position of the shoulders.

Without shaper vs With Shaper

A lumpectomy removed tissue from the lower part of this woman's breast. Her partial shaper fills in this space and pushes up the breast, so that it looks even again.

If you are bothered by uneven breasts, you could use a partial shaper to balance things out.  These are available in lots of shapes and sizes. They can be worn against the skin or in the pocket of your bra, or you may prefer a Contact Shaper which sticks to your skin.

Sizing is based on your usual bra size If you choosing a shaper size from the dropdown menu on the product page, it will show you which bra sizes it matches with.

Here is a guide to choosing the perfect shaper for you:

One breast is slightly smaller than the other

An Oval shaper can help add volume where it is needed, and may be worn vertically or horizontally to suit your body and comfort.  Eg. 227 Balance Natura TO (Thin Oval)

One breast is much smaller than the other

A Delta shaper, covering the whole breast and adding volume all over, can help. These come in 3 different thicknesses (thin or TD, medium or MD, and volume or VD) depending on how much extra volume you need.  Once you have chosen your size (according to usual bra size) and desired thickness, you can select which style you prefer:

• Natura (standard lightweight silicone, available in thin, medium and volume)
• Contact (which adheres to your body, available in medium or volume) or
• Adapt Air (can be inflated as needed to perfectly match your body shape).

Missing tissue in one area (particularly underneath the breast)

An Ellipse shaper can fill in the missing area, for example Natura SE (Special Ellipse).

Missing or uneven tissue in various areas

A Varia shaper may suit. These are also available in Adapt Air, Contact, or Natura styles.

You want to swim or exercise

Although you can wear your usual shaper for swimming (except for the Adapt Air), it may absorb some of the smell of chlorine or perspiration, or the oils from sunscreen. For an active lifestyle or regular swimming it is best to use a lightweight swim shaper, such as the Anita Pure Fresh.

Read more about how to measure yourself for a partial shaper by clicking the image below, or make a free virtual fitting appointment for personalised advice - you can book an appointment here.