What is Wrong with my Nipples? My Nipples Are Constantly Swollen? (photo)

They swell so large they are unrecognizable. They are quite tender and I believe it is the weight of my nipples pulling off my body causing the soreness. They go down when I am cold or for no specific reason, and that can last from anywhere from a few seconds-minutes. til they swell back up. I've had all my hormone levels tested and breast exams, all normal. Do I have tuberous breasts? I've also developed long, black, coarse hair around my nipples. I'm naturally blonde w/ translucent body hair.

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Tuberous breasts

Hi, Yes, you have tuberous breasts and your nipples are "herniated". This is because the areolas are large and need to be made smaller with a compaction of the undelying tissue to become part of your breast. You need to have this adjustment and if this makes you happy alone, then fine. however, if you want to correct the BREAST tubular component also, then do implants at the same time and correct the entire process. Your case is 2 hours or so and it is... more

Tubular breast areola look like they are constantly swollen

Your photographs show you have tuberous breasts. You would benefit from breast augmentation and areola reduction. This can all be done through a circumareola incision to reduce the size of your areola and increase your breast to the desired size. You are an excellent candidate for Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Tuberous Breasts?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Yes, I think your breasts do demonstrate many of the qualities seen with tuberous (constricted) breasts. Some of the characteristics seen with tuberous breasts include a very narrow base, short distance from areola to inframammary fold, tight (constricted) lower pole of the breasts, relatively wide space between the breasts, "puffy" areola and some degree of ptosis (drooping). Generally, correction of tuberous breast anomalies... more

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HopeRenee 8 Sep 2012

So, is it a common thing for nipples to swell and unswell constantly throughout the day w/ tuberous breasts? Personally, when not swollen I don't feel I have the appearance of tuberous breasts, but lack breast tissue and a "Full" appearance. When comparing to other pictures I feel as though I just look flat chested, not tuberous. However, whatever the case, I want to fix it. I am embarrassed and depressed to the point of medication, because of it. I don't want implants, it is something I am uncomfortable with. I like the idea of fat transfer, but I've read mixed results of the outcome being the desired result or not. Also, cancer runs heavily on both sides of my family, so I don't want to do anything to my body that may increase those chances. What do the girls like myself do who are miserable, but don't have 10k laying around to fix their breasts? Are we just out of luck?

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