Fat Transfer Suitable for Tubular Breasts?

Is Fat transfer suitable for tubular breasts to enlarge the size and the shape?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by fomento in Boston

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Fat Grafting for tubular breast deformity. - Yes you can.

I disagree with the other experts. Fat grafting is probably the best way to correct tubular breast deformity. The deficient areas can be expanded with fat grafting very effectively, without any significant scarring, which is not possible with other techniques. Unlike implants the fat can be placed in the infra-mammary area preferentially. It may take several procedures, but I have done this successfully. Good luck.

Fat transfer for Tubular Breasts

Dear Fomento, No. I would advise you strongly not to do it for multiple reasons. Tubular breasts, also known as Snoopy Dog Deformity breasts, are in essence constricted breasts. The side walls of these breasts behave tighter than the roof (the subareolar region) giving rise to a plant TUBER (like sweet potatoes etc) appearance. Even IF fat transfer to the breasts was an entirely safe and predictable procedure (which it is NOT...), the added volume will not be able to push the walls sideways and more

I do not recommend fat transfer for isolated correction of the tuberous breast

Tubular breasts are more than just small breasts. The proper name is really tuberous (like a tuberous vegetable) but better described as a range of constricted breast. A constricted breast is a breast whose glandular tissue is dense and compact. This makes the breast appear "tubluar" rather than a dome like structure. One of the critical portions of the constricted breast surgery is to expand the breast tissue. Many surgeons accomplish this by making several incisions into the... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Tubular breasts need surgical lifting

Fat Transfer for breast augmentation is great. Fat transfer for making a breast augmentation look more natural around the edges is also great. But, Tubular breasts need a breast lift with or without an implant.