I Have Tuberous Breast and Only Got a Breast Augmentation, I'm So Unhappy and Depressed. What else Should I Have Had Done?

I don't feel my surgeon was experienced in my type of breasts. I'm only a month and 2 wks out, but I'm unhappy about everything. I don't feel I was fully informed about having any under breast even AFTER a BA. He told me a BA would be enough and I spent my life savings on it practically, I don't know what else to do. What else should I have gotten done? I know I'm early out, but I can already tell based on ppl's pics I'm getting double bubble, and I went under muscle L (421cc) R(457cc)

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Unhappy breast result

Most patients with tuberous breasts need a combination of a lift and an augmentation. Please post some pre and postop photos of you so we can help more. In the end though, please go back to your surgeon and discuss calmly your concerns.

Double Bubble After Breast Augmentation

I am sorry you are going through this, but there is an answer to your problems. If, in fact, you had tuberous breasts pre-operatively, then this is not an unusual situation. The problem with tuberous breasts is that they have a very narrow base to their breasts which makes them look like a tuber (potato). If the implant is placed below the inframammary fold, then you will always get a double bubble. If the implant was based at the inframammary fold, then your nipple... more

Tubular breasts

I agree with the previous posts. Most patients with true tubular breasts need an augmentation with a periareolar mastopexy. There are also techniques that can be done intraoperatively to open up the breast tissue in order to decrease the double bubble effect your are describing. I would recommend talking with your PS and discussing your concerns. I hope this helps you and good luck! Kindest regards Neil J. Zemmel

Expectations after breast implants

It's important to voice your concerns to your plastic surgeon. Wait several months for all of the swelling to go down before making any final decisions about whether or not you like your breasts. If you need a revision, you may want to go to another plastic surgeon. see video

I can't stand my breasts!

Relax. There are two problems, and you can solve them both, your breasts, and your reaction to them. The breasts may need further surgery down the line, but they're yours to show or hide as needed. Be proud of your body, you have the only one ever made like it. Always be yourself... those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. You learned a very important lesson: Do your research, know who is who, and price should be the least... more

Unhappy about augment for tuberous breasts

Tuberous breast deformity is a complex problem and requires strategic and sometimes multiple procedures. I am sorry that you are unhappy with the result but would encourage you to keep an open mind and let things settle down. Without photos, it is impossible to comment on the result. The breasts do need time to heal.

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Without examining you it's hard to determine what else you could have done. Usually in our practice we like to tell your patients that a lift and breast augmentation would help get you the results you are looking for. Getting under boob does take some time for your skin to stretch out and for your skin to adapt to the new implant. Wearing a breast band would help make your implants drop.

Unhappy after Breast Augmentation

Without the benefit of a physical exam, or even pictures, it is really hard to tell exactly what your unhappy about. But, as my colleagues have noted, it is still early in the postoperative period, and final judgement about the shape of the breasts cannot be made. Breast implants take a while, up to several months, to "settle" down into their final position in the chest. My advice is definitely keep in touch with your surgeon, and follow their recommendations. They might be able to change up... more

Tuberous breast surgery

As, many others have indicated - it is very difficult to give you an opinion without photos or an examination. That being said, you are very early after surgery and ther is no doubt that changes will occur during the healing process. Tuberous breasts are very hard to correct and there are many variables involved in the surgery and the healing process. Your situation is likely very different from others on the internet and you risk getting a lot of bad advice. Your... more

Tuberous breast surgery

Thanks for your question. It's impossible to evaluate your situation without examining you, or at least seeing photos. However, since your surgery was only 6 weeks ago, your breasts will continue to heal and the implants will continue to "settle" for at least the next 6 months. As the swelling resolves and the implants settle, your breast shape will continue to change, and you may be quite pleased several months from now when you have your final result. So I advise you to keep... more