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Tuberous Breast to Fabulous Breasts

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Updated 11 Aug 2011
Posted 16 Jan 2009
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Spent: $8,300 in Santa Rosa, CA

From a young age I knew my breast were different and I was uncomfortable showing even my closest girlfriends! My breast looked like snoopy's nose or banana's! I had a condition called tuberous breasts. I wore padded bras until I was 30 when I made the final decision to have my breast augmented and lifted to change my size and shape.

After careful consideration and years of research and picking the perfect doctor for the job I finally had my surgery and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!!!!

Post Surgery

  • Minimal pain and soreness which was easily controlled by my pain medication.
  • Minimal bruising and swelling which were controlled with Arnica Montana and frozen peas.
  • My incisions are around my aerola's, they healed fairly quickly. They are still pink but nothing to complain about.
  • Numbness in my left breast due to the nerves being cut or stretched which is a risk of this surgery. This numbness is almost gone. Just like the doctor said it took time to subside but was no big deal.
  • I am proportionate! I am 5'11" and am now a round, lovely 34 D. I was a small 34 B with large, pointy aerolas.
  • Increased confidence and a new found love for unpadded bras!!!!!!! 

I am beyond thrilled with my results and would recommend this procedure to anyone who is unhappy with their current breasts! I feel more confident, clothes look better and I don't have to hide under my padded bras anymore!!!!



Updated on Mar 17, 2009:


Updated on 11 Feb 2011:

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Francisco Canales, MD

My Doctor: Francisco Canales, MD

My rating:
I loved everything about Dr. Canales and his practice! Every part of my experience was five star and Dr. Canales lived up to my expectation and his resume! I highly recommend Dr. Canales and Plastic Surgery Associates.
Vote: 25 members found this review helpful

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Allison (7 posts) 18 Jan 2009
Good of you to post photos. That is courageous.
syd (14 posts) 23 Jan 2009
Thank you Allison! :)
ClaireK (12 posts) 20 Jan 2009
You are going to hate me but I think your breasts looked nice before as well as after.
syd (14 posts) 23 Jan 2009
I don't hate you! I am glad you are honest. I think I was very sensitive because I was teased and when I had surgery it changed my apperance and erased those feelings of embarassment! Thank you for being honest!
Fitness Lady (86 posts) 23 Jan 2009
Very natural looking! How much down time would you say you had before you could resume your normal activities such as exercise etc.
syd (14 posts) 23 Jan 2009
Thank you! I had surgery on a Tuesday and was back to work the following Tuesday. I didn't exercise at all for 3 weeks and then started with walking for a short amount of time on flat ground and increased from there. It was pretty easy to get back into my normal routine!! :)
Fitness Lady (86 posts) 24 Jan 2009
I'm a fitness instructor, mostly dance fitness, so I guess I can expect not to teach for 3 weeks or more?! I'm about a 36b now and would love to be a full C or even D. I just don't want my body to be out of proportion! I'm 5'6 and about 130lbs. I've heard you should always go bigger because after the swelling, you will shrink!
syd (14 posts) 27 Jan 2009
Good morning! I think 3-4 weeks would be about right. You will have to take it easy while instructing. I noticed increased swelling when I did exercise. Take the swelling into account but don't go to much bigger. I didn't shrink that much. If you went maybe 20-50ccs bigger you would be safe. Do the rice test. That was super helpful for me!!!
awalk (338 posts) 25 Jan 2009
You do shrink after swelling but don't go bigger..I had mine done instead of a lift my D disapeared to a B don't know why..So plumping them back uo was better than scars.. But I wish they where smaller or closer together. My hips are fairly narrow....Full C is plenty considering you are dancing all the time..You don't want to get a black eye..LOL I got the smallest available..Placement/projection is everything so show your doctor where you want them width wise...Sometimes if they are too far apart on a small frame it makes you just look top heavy..You can go smaller but closer together.Like a push up/in bra if you get my drift...I never discussed placement width and wish I did....Just my 2 cents
Fitness Lady (86 posts) 26 Jan 2009
Thanks Awalk! I do have a small frame about 5'6, 130lbs, small waist, so I wouldn't want to look out of proportion and LOL on the black eyes! I hope to have this done by the end of the year! TIA
asianbelle (1 post) 27 Jan 2009
I had a surgery a month ago i took off at work for 2 weeks i feel great, I was size 32A went to size 34C 470CC im very petite 5'2 weight 110, i went back to work all my friends said i look great not too big and not small,is worth it i paid 4700.00 my doctor was great.
salidad (unregistered guest) 30 Jan 2009
I appreciate all of this great information. I'm wanting breast Implants soon and I live in Santa Rosa. What Surgeon did you go to? They look amazing!!
syd (14 posts) 2 Feb 2009
Good morning Salidad! I went to Dr. {edited}!!! AWESOME doctor!!! I felt very at ease and informed and that is why I choose him! Best of luck with your surgery!!! Editor note: sorry to intervene, but this information is provided at the top of the page under "Provider". You are required to register to see the name (free, of course).
pxzowiiey (2 posts) 15 Mar 2009
Thank you so much! I am in tears! I have been searching for over two years for women with tuberous breast who received results like yours. It is so nice to know that it is possible to achieve such natural, beautiful results. Thank you for being so brave and posting you're story and pictures. With love, Zoe P.S. Were you able to get your insurance company to help out with the cost any?
Fitness Lady (86 posts) 16 Mar 2009
You look great! That's what I'd like to be, a nice c/d cup, I want to look natural though because I have a small frame! I'm hoping I can get this procedure by the end of this year! Thanks for sharing!
syd (14 posts) 17 Mar 2009
Pxzowiiey, I am glad my photos helped you! I am so happy with my result!!! Going to a Board Certfied Plastic Surgeon who has operated on tuberous breast previously was a HUGE plus for me! He understood my concerns and was very informative and helpful! He recommended a bilateral breast augmentation with a bilateral donut mastopexy. The sizing was up to me but he helped guide me to a size that wasn't over the top and would look natural. Although the donut mastopexy requires more obvious scar placement.......it was 150% worth any scar!!! As you can see in my pics they are hardly noticeable!!! Do your research and interview multiple doctors before deciding where to go. Ask if you can speak to other patients who had the same surgery! I waited to have my surgery until I was certain the doctor was the right choice for me and the staff and facility were top notch!!! My experience was a 10!!!! Best of luck with your choices and future results!!! Syd :)
syd (14 posts) 17 Mar 2009
Thank you Fitness Lady!!! Best of luck with your surgery!!!
April F (111 posts) 17 Mar 2009
Syd, Thank you for sharing your story and photos, and also for keeping us all updated on your progress! You look fantastic :)
syd (14 posts) 18 Mar 2009
Hi April! Thank you very much! This is a great place for people to go to gain knowledge and reassurance from other people who have had or want surgery! Thank you providing this wonderful forum!
meals (3 posts) 9 Apr 2009
I am getting BA in a weeks time but have been struggling to really make my mind up on the size. I am also 5'11 and i'ma 36B. What size implants have you had? They look fantastic.
syd (14 posts) 10 Apr 2009
Thanks Meals! I have 450cc Silicone implants. I love them!!! Good luck with your surgery!!! Syd
Kazbat (1 post) 15 Apr 2009
Syd, Thanks for showing me that. I'm 5'10' with, the exact same issues.My doctor, suggested 400 how did you come up with 450? My doctor said he wouldnt be able to keep implants from showing under the areola, but to me, your breasts dont show anything..My surgery is next week..
pxzowiiey (2 posts) 1 Jul 2009
I am considering going through this surgery this year. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind answering a few questions regarding your healing process and stuff. How long did it take before you could wear normal bras after surgery? Oh! and more importantly, did this surgery alter the "puffyness" of the areola/nipple that is typically associated with tuberous breasts? Sorry for all the questions!
laure793 (2 posts) 13 Jul 2009
You can't even tell that you had tuberous breasts after the augmentation! Congrats!
dor (77 posts) 28 Mar 2010
you look so good as well breast looks natural, love to hear u r happy good luck.

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