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Do These Look Like Tuberous Breasts? (photo)

Hello all, I am hoping some of you could offer your professional opinions on whether or not I would qualify as having the tuberous breast deformity. For reference, I wear around a 32 B, age mid-20s, no children. They look a little better than usual in these pictures because I have gained a little weight, but once I dip below about 135#, they deflate even more. They only look okay when I am really cold and the nipples contract or, of course, when I have a padded bra on. Thank you!

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Are My breasts tuberous?

You don't meet the classic definition of tuberous breasts. However, you do have some ptosis (drooping of the breasts) and a narrower than average base diameter of the breasts. Your options include a breast augmentation with a lift (with incisions around the areola only) vs just a breast lift. I would encourage you to consult with 2-3 board certified plastic surgeons in your area. Best of Luck, Dr. Weider

Laurence Weider, MD

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Dallas Plastic Surgeon

What's in a name?

Hi there- Whether or not someone calls your breasts "tuberous" should not affect you perception of them or the options available to you for improvement if you desire it. There are excellent options available to you for achieving a prettier shape and size if this is important to you, but whether or not we call them tuberous does not change these options their chances of success. Don't worry about the label. Visit a few excellent surgeons and review your options for achieving... more

Tuberous breasts?

No you do not have the tuberous deformity, but you have saggy deflated breasts. I recommend generous sized implants to fill out the skin and give you some cleavage. You can pick the exact amount of fullness you want. A nipple lift if needed should be done later for more precise result.

Are My Breasts Tuberous?

Dear Andrea22, Thank you for your question and the photos. The definition of tuberous breasts requires a narrow breast base and an enlarged nipple-areola complex with some herniation of breast tissues through the nipple. Using this definition you do not have tuberous breasts but instead have ptotic breasts; breasts with a sagging appearance. This can be corrected with a combination of procedures including a breast augmentation and a mastopexy- a breast lift.... more

Tuberous (constricted base) breast deformity

Tuberous breast deformity, also known as constricted base deformity, describes breasts with narrow bases and wide tips, usually with some degree of herniation of breast tissue into the areola ("poofy nipples"). Your breasts have narrow bases and lack a classic cone shape, but I would hesitate to call them deformed. A simple breast augmentation with some peri-areolar skin excision should provide you with a nice result.

Not tuberous breast deformity according to specific definition

Hello, The short answer is that no, most plastic surgeons would not diagnose you as having tuberous breast deformity. The classic definition of tuberous breast deformity is an overtly tight and high infra-mammary fold with "herniating" breast tissue via a stretched out areola. With that said, at what point a fold is too high and too tight becomes subjective. You may be closer to one end of the spectrum compared to average but I believe your breasts would still... more

Not Tuberous Breasts

Tuberous breasts have some of these characteristics: 1. enlarged, puffy areola 2. wide spacing between the breasts 3. lack of breast tissue 4. ptosis (commonly known as "sagging") 5. elevated breast fold 6. narrow width of the breast Your breasts do not fall under this category. You DO have some ptosis and space between your breasts, which could be corrected with breast augmentation and possibly a lift... more

These are not tuberous breasts. Even if they were, insurance won't cover surgery for this anatomic condition!

Perhaps I'm reading into your question, but your breasts are neither "deformed" nor tuberous, and even if they were, most insurance providers would not consider this reconstructive surgery. Experienced, ABPS-certified plastic surgeons can deal with the asymmetry and ptosis (sagging) of your breasts, as well as reduce the size of your areolas in conjunction with a full or modified breast lift, if you wish. Different size implants would be utilized to improve size symmetry, but absolute... more

Tuberous Breasts

Dear Andrea, Your breasts do not fall into the category of TUBEROUS BREASTS. According to the photos you have posted, it seems that your breasts are droopy (ptosis) and slightly asymmetrical. Depending on what your goal is, breasts augmentation and lift could be your best bet. I encourage you to consult with a board certified surgeon of ample experience who can physically examine you and help you to make a well informed decision. Thank you for sharing your... more

Tuberous breast deformity

Your breasts are not tuberous, although there is ptosis and outward pointing areolae. See a board certified plastic surgeon for treatment options which would include mastopexy with or without augmentation.

Breast issues

Thanks for posting the photos, but it does not look like you have a tuberous deformity. You definitely have asymmetry and some sagging of the breasts.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Are my breasts tuberous?

Based upon your photos, your breasts do not appear tuberous. You do have some asymmetry in size and some amount of drooping (ptosis), though it is difficult to assess the amount of drooping with your arms rasied. If you desire a change in the appearance of your breasts, I would recommend consulting with several board-certified plastic surgeons to learn about your options. Good luck.

Tuberous Breast Shape

The photos you have provided do not show you to have a tuberous breast deformity. You do have some ptosis (sagging), and your areolas are enlarged with the nipple rotated outwards, but you don't the typical characteristics of a tuberous breast.

Breast anatomy

It does not appear that you have classic tuberous breasts. But it appears you have some sagging. And perhaps you have a mild narrowing of your breast base. A formal physical exam will be required to make any recommendations. Please visit with a board certified PS in your area to learn more about your options.

Tuberous Breasts?

Thank you for the question and pictures. No, I do not think that your breasts demonstrate characteristics of tuberous breasts. You do have some breast ptosis (drooping) and asymmetry present. When the time is right ( depending on life circumstances and your goals) breast lifting plus or minus breast implants may be helpful. Meeting with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons and communicating your goals clearly may be helpful at some point. You may find the attached... more