Flat breast

Bowers did not want a silicone implant or bigger breasts. Bowers, 45, of Bethlehem, Pa. Patients like Ms. Bowers are choosing to defy medical advice and social convention and remain breastless after breast cancer.

Just as breasts come in all shapes and sizes, there are different nipple types that result in women having significant variations in the appearance of their nipples. There are even differences among these nipple types. Some face front, while others point sideways. Many women have a mismatched pair—for instance, maybe one nipple is higher than the other, or only one is inverted or flat. Knowing this may come as a relief if you are concerned that your nipples are not "normal. There is variation among nipples even among those considered "common.

The fact is that mammograms test the breast tissue for abnormalities, and every woman can benefit from these regular screenings. Since mammograms are the best way to detect the early stages of cancer, regardless of the size of your breasts, a mammogram should be part of your medical routine. Getting a mammogram with small breasts is not much different than any other breast size, but people still have questions about mammograms for flat chests. Unfortunately, too many people rely on hearsay or word of mouth to get their facts. The short answer is: Yes, they do.

Q Hello, Doc. I am female, age 17, and I am not a success with boys. I know this is because I am flat-chested. Yes, I only have quite small breasts.