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Tubular Breasts, Lift and Augmentation Options

asked 1 year ago by timian
Latest answer by Rian Maercks, MD
Question viewed 703 times
Tags: areola, breast feeding, breast tissue, lift, options, tubular

Dear experts, I would like to know what type of operation methods you would pick for this type of breast. I assume these are tubular as there is a wide gap between, the areola is that huge and as there is only little space between the areola and the crease of the breast.

Is it possible to breastfeed with such breasts in the first place and if yes will it be possible after an operation? Also, can implants be placed so that it doesnt show, even with so little own tissue? Thank you very much!

8 answers to Tubular Breasts, Lift and Augmentation Options

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Tubular breast lift and augmentation options.

Hi Timian. Let's start with the easy answers first: Breast feeding is possible in about half of women who try, regardless of breast size or type. After breast augmentation (and/or lift), the statistics remain about the same, so this should not enter into a decision to undergo surgery. Whatever breastfeeding capability you have now, you should retain after breast surgery. As to breast implants that don't "show," it appears that your breast anatomy would be best served by... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Tubular Breasts, Lift and Augmentation Options

Yes there are many options. For me I recommend a 2 or 3 staged approach. I would start with tubular release and placement of adjustable implants subpectoral. Allow for expansion and than surgical adjustments in stage 2. And final adjustments in stage 3 if needed. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Options for tubular breast

Regarding the type of surgery,  i would recommend augmentation with silicone gel breast implants placed under the muscle and vertical breast lift. This would prevent the areolar stretching after surgery. The size of the implant is determined at the time of your consultation and is based on your breast and chest wall measurements. in general the bigger the implant the more likely you will have unnatural look. As for breastfeeding  about fifty to sixty percent of women will be... more
Moneer Jaibaji, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Tubular Breasts

Hello, Based on the photos you provided, you do have tubular breasts.  In such cases, some surgeons prefer to do an operation where the breast is expanded by some internal maneuvers and subsequent expansions to create a proper space for a subsequent augmenation with areolar reduction or some type of mastopexy or breast lift. Other surgeons may prefer to do all of it at one time. This will have to be discussed with you in detail after a proper examination and discussion of your... more
Shashidhar Kusuma, MD

Plantation Plastic Surgeon
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A beautifully natural appearing solution for tuberous (tubular) breasts

While breast augmentation is unlikely to affect your ability to breast feed, your chances stand at less than 50% to completely suport an infant on breast milk. I hope this helps! All the best! Rian A. Maercks M.D.
Rian Maercks, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants, mastopexy and treatment of constricted breasts

Timian; Thank you for your questions. You are correct in that you have tubular (constricted) breasts. The best treatment for this condition is a periareolar breast lift at which time the breast tissue is 'scored' to allow it to spread out over the implant along with a insertion of breast implants. I prefer to put the implants under the muscle and use a slightly larger implant. You will still have a wide space between your breasts but it should be better than... more
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Breast feeding is possible now but might be affected after surgery

Using your photos a good surgical plan might include the following: Lowering your inframammary fold Areolar reduction with periareolar incisional access for implant placement Releasing the breast tissue so that it spreads and redistrubutes evenly around the implant Submammary placement of the implant Right now your ability to breast feed should not be affected however after surgery listed above you might not beable to as the release of breast tissues may... more
Chen Lee, MD

Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery for tuberous breasts

It is possible to breast feed with tuberous breasts and even after corrective breast surgery but there is a possiblity that that is not the case. Breast lifts refer to breast skin only procedures and do not apply to your case. You will need to have the base of the breast tissue released so that any implant placed will be covered by uniform breast tissue. Failure to do so at surgery will leave you with an unnaturally looking narrow based breast on top of a visible implant. My response to... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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