Breast Augmentation: Q&A
Ask a Question
Do I Have Tuberous Breasts? (Photos)
I've always felt my breasts were a slightly odd shape ever since i started puberty when i was 12, but they never really started growing. I feel like they are deformed and pointy rather than round, like i thought breasts were supposed to be
Tags:
20 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
blondestudent
in UK
+2
A quite normal breast
The tuberous breast has a prominent nipple which is herniated forward, rather mushroom like with constriction of the skin envelope. You should be able to find photos if you search the internet carefully. Your breasts are very normal.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
+1
Tuberous Breasts?
Thank you for your question.
From your photos, it looks like you have asymmetric, hypoplastic breasts with some minor components consistent with Tuberous Breasts.
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. The...
more
+1
Tuberous Breasts?
Based on your photos, I do not think you have tuberous breast deformity. Your breasts are somewhat pointed but I do not think you fit the definition of tuberous breast deformity.
You might also like...
Real Stories
I got my breast augmentation because I wanted to feel better about myself. I am 31 now, I...
+1
Tuberous Breasts
Tuberous breasts or also referred to constricted breasts need to be evaluated and treated by experienced plastic surgeons when breast augmentation is performed because this condition requires additional procedures to yield optimal results.
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
+1
Tuberous breasts
You do have asymetrical young braests. They are not classic tubular (cylandrical) breasts. Your right one which is larger is closer to normal, it has conical shape. However, your left, smaller, one is nearly tuberous. If you are interested in improvement in shape and size, a pair of medium size ( different size) silicone implants would do the job, Periareolar over the muscle approach would be my preference.
+1
Tuberous breast vary in degree
Hi Blondestudent,
There are so many variations in breast shape and no one has "perfect" breasts. We all have some issue. Is it possible that you have a very, very mild form, especially on the left side? Yes. The key is, does it matter? Many women with less than the "ideal" standard of breastshape nontheless have very pretty breasts. I believe you have a very pretty breast shape and I would not let it concern you. However, if it does cause...
more
+1
Tubular breast deformity
From your photo, I would agree with others that you have some of the elements of tuberous breast deformity; but it is mild; you don't have the extremely tight constriction at the base of the breasts, nor the significant herniation around the nipple areolar complex area. If your desire is to have enhancement of your breasts (augmentation); your plastic surgeon can discuss with you your specific anatomy, and he/she will probably make some adjustments (as discussed by others)...
more
+1
Your breast are normal
Your breast do not have a tuberous component that i would be concerned with if you wanted a breast augmentation. Look on line under tuberous breast and you will see a big difference from yours. You are quite normal.
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
+1
Tuberous breasts
While you do have some elements of tuberous breast syndrome, you have a mild form. As others have stated, you should get a nice result with a periareolar augmentation, areaolar reduction and release of the constricted breast tissue. Good luck.
+1
Tuberous breast deformity
For tuberous breast deformities an implant can be used along with modifications to accomodate for lower pole tightness and herniation of the tissue through the areola. Yours looks a bit mild, but an exam would be key.
+1
Tuberous breasts?
At least on my computer your photo came through upside down but even then I can tell that you do not have tuberous breasts.
+1
What Does a Tuberous Breast Look Like?
A tuberous breas has a high and tight inframammary fold and a constricting band around the base of the areola that allows breast tissue to herniate through it. Your photos do not clearly demonstrate these qualities. I agree with Dr. Johnson that your breasts are normal and do not need to be labeled anything else. Although change is possible you would want to think clearly about the pros and cons of any proposed procedure.
+1
Do I have tuberous breasts?
It is difficult to assess your photo as I am having to stand on my head, however I do not think that you have tuberous breasts from what I can see. As you can see from previous answers, it is not clear cut whether you do or you don't!
It is really academic what you call it, if you do not like your breasts, then they could be improved with surgery. If you do like them, then, who cares what people call them!
Jonathan Staiano
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
+1
Do I Have Tuberous? Not A Simple Yes or No Question.
There is a great deal of variation of breast shapes that can fit under the term, "Tuberous Breasts." Some patients have all of the hallmarks of this breast deformity and others just have one or two characteristics. There is great variation in how severe the deformities also appear. From your photo, you do have a slightly high and tight IM fold-(that's the fold where your breast joins your chest wall)-and this can be improved upon by releasing the constricting...
more
+1
Tuberous Breasts - Diagnosis & Treatment
You do have some of the features of tuberous breasts, but you lack having all of the necessary components to give your breasts that label.
Your breasts are somewhat narrow, but not to an extreme as in the case of tuberous breasts, and your areolar diameter is generous, but not distorted by underlying breast tissue as it would be in true tuberous breasts. That's about as far as the similarity goes. You have small breasts which can be very nicely augmented using implants and, perhaps,...
more
+1
Tuberous breast?
It does appear that you have tuberous breasts. This includes a constricted base and large areola. This can be improved with a combination of breast implant with tissue release and periareola mastopexy. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
+1
Tuberous Breasts
You have elements of Tuberous Breasts. Your appearance can be improved with Breast Augmentation, Areolar Reduction and Release of the constricted breast tissue. Your nipples are widely spaced and there is a wide space between your breasts which will be improved but not totally corrected. Good Luck!!!
+1
Tuberous Breasts
From the appearance of your photograph, you do have a degree of tuberous breast deformity. It is a mild form, but definetely fits the criteria. The best way to change the shape and appearance is to score the breast tissue internally in the lower part of the breast to allow it to expand with the weight of an implant. This helps stretch out the lower portion of the breast and provide a rounder, more aesthetic appearance. I hope this helps.
more
+1
Correction of tuberous breasts
Thank you for the photograph. You do appear to have tuberous breasts. A combination of a periareolar incision, dual-plane breast augmentation technique, in which a portion of the implant is placed above the muscle and another portion beneath the muscle, release of the constricted gland, and a possible areolar reduction leads to natural, aesthetically pleasing results. Best of luck.
+1
Tuberous breasts can be corrected with surgery
You do appear to have tuberous breasts - your photo is upside down, but based on its appearance, a peri-areolar breast augmentation, release of constricted breast tissues and areolar reduction is what I would recommend for you.
Comments (0)