Progesterone to Enhance Tubular Breasts?

I am 25 and have tubular breast deformity. I do not really want larger breasts, I just want them to be a more 'normal', round shape. I have read that my condition may be linked to too little progesterone during puberty, which affects the development of mammary glands. Would bio-identical progesterone, applied topically, possibly aide mammary growth and help my breasts to look a little more normal?

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Tubular Breasts are a developmental and anatomical issue not correctable by supplementation of hormones...

Hi there- The shape of your breasts is an anatomical consideration, and not a physiologic one... In other words, the shape, once developed, could not reasonably be expected to improve with supplementation of any kind. I wish I could tell you what you would like to hear, but your best bet is surgical correction.

Topical cream for breast enlargement

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tubular breasts and hormones

Hormones will not change the shape of your breasts. You will need surgeyr to open the tight base diameter and deal with the conical narrow appearanc. Often implants are necessary.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tubular breast deformity is usually treated with surgery.

Tubular breast deformity is what we call a congenital deformity. I am not aware of any studies demonstrating a progesterone deficiency is causative. While your breasts will likely change under the influences of hormones during pregnancy, it is unlikely that the problem of a narrow constricted base of the breast will change. The only treatment for this condition is surgical. Traditional surgery for this type of breast does involve the use of implants to reshape areas in which the breast... more

Progesterone to enhance tubular breasts

It is very doubtful the a hormonal issue will or would cause the tuberous breast deformity. It most likely is develpomental or genetic in origin. From Miami Dr. B

Tuberous Breasts would NOT be reversed or corrected with Topical Hormonal Applications

Tuberous Breasts are an established structural not a chemical anomaly. The application of topical hormones will not be able to selectively release the constricting circumferential bands giving the breasts their Tuber-like or Snoopy Dog-like appearance. Nor can such hormones reduce the puffy herniation into the areolas. Finally, such hormones would not be able to then add the volume to the breasts to make them proportionate to your figure. I would seek out an experienced Plastic surgeon and... more

Progesterone is not the answer to tubular/tuberous breast shape

The use of topical cream or lotion including progesterone cream is not known to stimulate breast development. Both synthetic and natural progesterone have a host of side effects which can include insomnia, mood swings, depression, and are easily absorbed into the body in fatty areas such as the breast. Cancer risks are also noted, and progesterone cream should only be used under your doctors supervision. As you read through the lists of progesterone side effects you will notice that breast... more

Tuberous Breasts and Progesterone cream - no known benefit

Tuberous Breast Deformity is also known as a Constricted Breast Deformity. The exact etiology of this syndrome is unknown. There maybe some link to progesterone, but I have never seen any study showing that applying progesterone will make it any better. The biggest problem with the Tuberous Breast is not the lack of breast volume, it is due to the skin and breast tissues of the lower portion of the breast being too tight. The "Tuberous Breast" got it's name from its shape, like a... more

Tuberous breasts and progesterone

It's a great question but topical treatments will not reshape a tubular breast. Surgery is required to release the tissue which has not expanded fully. We do often use implants as well, as many patients do not have adequate volume as a result of the deformity. Best wishes, /nsn.

Topical treatment for tubular breasts

I will say that I have not done an exhaustive literature search but to my understanding there is no topical treament that will enhance your breasts let alone improve the shape of the tubular breast. This is, as you have read, a developmental problem with lack of full developement of the breasts and occurs in a range of severity. The only way to change the shape of your breasts at this time would be with surgery. There are some described procedures without the use of implants but it just... more