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Do I Have Tuberous Breast Deformity? What Should I Do?

asked 1 year ago by monte36 in uruguay
Latest answer by Scott E. Newman, MD
Question viewed 1,897 times
Tags: deformed, options, tuberous

I am 36 years old and have not had children. I would like to have my breast deformity corrected and would appreciate advice, I now have the time and resources for surgery. I think my breasts are tuburous and do not wish to have implants unless its really necessary for the result. I would be very grateful for advice on how to get the most attractive result.

21 answers to Do I Have Tuberous Breast Deformity? What Should I Do?

Tuberous Breast vs Breast Droop

Although you will need an examination to be sure, what you seem to have is pure breast ptosis (droop). You have two options. First, if, in an unpadded bra, you are the size you would like to be, all you need is a breast lift. If, in a bra, you are smaller than you would like, then you need a breast lift and augmentation with implants. Make an appointment with a Plastic Surgeon after you decide on the size you desire.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Tuberous breasts and breast augmentation

Tuberous breasts tend to be narrow at the base and are overly projecting for their size, and this phenomenon may occur on one or both sides. In its mildest form, the lower pole of the breast is underdeveloped or may even appear constricted - sometimes referred to as a 'constricted lower pole'. In severe cases the breast is conical in shape and is sometimes described by the patient as looking like a 'torpedo' or a 'Snoopy dog'. Regardless of the degree of tuberosity,... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

How can I treat tuberous breasts without breast implants?

There is certainly a component of tuberous deformity, but it is not so severe, and there is adequate brest tissue to acheive a good correction with a lift and without implants. the lift will have to be modified, but an experienced surgeon will know what to do. Good luck.

Neal Goldberg, MD
Westchester Plastic Surgeon

Not a classic tuberous breast deformity

Monte, Although your breasts do not demonstrate all of the characteristics of tuberous breast deformity, they do have some components including a tight breast base. This can be corrected with a breast lift procedure with or without an implant. Good luck! see video

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

www.francisnyplasticsurgery.com

Tuberous breasts ??

Looking at your photo, I think your breast shape is not a tuberous one, but just the more common "droopy" (ptotic) shape. I think you could get some major improvement in your shape with a well-performed breast lift. Implants could be added if you desire more breast volume & upper pole fullness.

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Do I have tuberous breast deformity? What should I do?

Based on your photo, you do not have a tuberous breast deformity but rather, more of an issue with significant ptosis (drooping) and loss of superior breast volume. Although the base width of your breast is a bit narrow, you do not show any signs of herniation behind the areola. I would approach your situation with a vertical mastopexy to re-position the nipple areola in the appropriate location and utilize a small prosthesis to give you adequate superior fill. The vast majority of the time... more

William F. DeLuca Jr, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.delucaplasticsurgery.com

Tuberous breast appearance

Hi Monty36, From your posted photo it does not appear that you have classic tuberous breast. You do have drooping or ptosis of the breast tisse and the nipple is too low (also called ptosis). I do not think you would an implant to have a nice improvement. A breast lift alone should make a nice improvement. Hope this helps. Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

drpfeifer.com

Do I Have Tuberous Breast Deformity? What Should I Do?

Dear Monty, your question is a bit confusing, as you state you do wish to have implants unless it is necessary; I will assume that you mean you DO NOT wish to have implants unless necessary. You could get a nice result with a breast lift , but I believe that you would get a better result with implants and a lift. It is your choice either way. You may want to have the lift first, then decide if you are happy enough without implants. Good luck!

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Tuberous breasts or not....

From your photograph it is difficult to evaluate the position of the bottom of the breast (infra-mammary fold) which is higher in tuberous breasts. That being said, your breasts do not have many of the classic changes of tuberous breasts. You may benefit from a breast lift (mastopexy) alone. If your breast fold is higher than normal, a posterior release and relaxation of the lower breast gland may produce a reasonable result, but, if you truly have tuberous breasts, a... more

Ricardo Izquierdo, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift +/- implants

It looks like your breasts are quite saggy, and could use a lift. If you want more volume, an implant would be helpful.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Your breast require a breast lift with or with out a implant or a reduction mamoplasty

You have post partum changes to your breast with drooping (ptosis) not tuberous breast. You can improve your breast with a breast lift (mastopexy) with or with out breast implants. Since you don't care about being bigger than a lift alone would be right for you. This will require a scar around your nipple areolar complex, down the middle of your breast and most probably an incision under your breast. Make sure your surgeons show you post op photos at least 6-12 months out. If you want... more

Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD
Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift for a non-tuberous breast

I vote no, your breast is not tuberous. You have breast ptosis with the nipple pointing down toward the floor. A vertical breast lift will bring the nipple up front and center on the breast and give a very attractive result. A small implant would help with fullness in the upper part of the breast, though if you are not interested in more volume, the lift alone will work quite well. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Tuberous breasts can be corrected without breast implants.

Hi there in Uruguay! I was born on the other side of the river in Buenos Aires (and then came to the United States when I was fifteen). 1) You have a mild case of tuberous breasts because the base of your breasts is constricted. The base of your breasts where the breasts meet the chest is a pretty narrow circle. 2) The main problem is sagging and separation of the breasts. 3) All three issues can be corrected with a modified breast lift. You need the... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tuberous breasts

Thanks for including the pictures here . Tuberous breasts are narrow at the base. Your breasts have undergone what are consistent with postpartum involutional changes. They were probably much larger when you were pregnant. Now, they have decreased in volume and are ptotic (droopy). I would recommend a vertical mastopexy and implant. This will lift the breast and add volume to the upper pole. Good luck!!

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Tuberous Breasts

Your photos are very helpful. It appears you do have characteristics of a Tubular Breast appearance. I would recommend a Breast lift and Breast augmentation performed simultaneously. This would reduce the size of the areola, lift the breasts, correct the shape issues and increase the size so that you would be in proportion. You will be very happy with the results. Good luck.

Todd B. Koch, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

www.toddbkochmd.com

Tuberous Breast Deformity

From your photograph, you do not appear to have tuberous breasts. You do, on the other hand, appear to have a good bit of ptosis or sagging. In order to improve this, you would need a mastopexy or breast lift with or without an implant. You should obtain a consultation with a plastic surgeon with whom you can discuss your various options.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Do I Have Tuberous Breast Deformity? What Should I Do?

Thanks for posted photo. You have more of a ptosis deformity with mild tuberous degree. I recommend a staged operation of a lift and tuberous release. Than in 3 to 4 months and implant. Best to see boarded surgeons in your area. From MIAMI

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

This is not a tuberous breast deformity.

There is only so much that I can say from the single photograph you posted, but from what I can see, you do not appear to have a tuberous (constricted) breast deformity. The treatment for you does depend on exactly what your looking for and, in my opinion, a lift with a small implant is probably right for you. I say this because the upper portion of your breast is very empty and a small implant placed under the muscle at the same time will likely enhance your result giving you... more

Scott E. Newman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.psurgery.com

Tuberous Breasts?

Thank you for your question and picture. Your picture demonstrates breast ptosis probably with some degree of constriction/tuberous anomaly. Tuberous Breasts have a very narrow base and usually a long skin envelope. In the most severe cases of Tuberous Breast, a breast lift can be done through an incision around the areola, making the breast into a more rounded shape that the patient will be happy with. In many cases however, a lift is not necessary. You should be... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Correction of Tuberous Breast Deformity- Breast Implants or Breast Lift?

Hello, It is difficult to tell from your photos, but it appears you have a very mild case of tuberous breast deformity as well as standard ptosis, or sagging, of the breasts. The medial placement of your nipples and concave curvature of your medial breasts suggests mild tuberous breast deformity. In your case, as it appears you have adequate breast volume and are not fully comfortable with the idea of breast implants, there is a fairly easy way to obtain your desired... more

Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

Tuberous breast deformity recognition and treatment for beautiful natural results

You aboutely have tuberous breast deformity. You have a high tight inframammary fold, narrow base, large areola and herniation of breast tissue through your areola. You must go to a plastic surgeon that understands your diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In my practice I use a technique called 'cold-subfascial breast augmentation' which harnesses the shaping power of the fascia to correct the problems with breast footprint shape, a unique hidden scar technique to... more