I'm 18 yrs old. Are my Breasts Tubular?

Tubular or constricted breast is a spectrum of findings on the breast.  It can vary from mild to severe, and treatment can be a challenge.  Looking at your picture:  if you have it, it is mild and would respond well to augmentation, if certain steps are taken.  Your best option is to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast surgery.  They can examine you and give you your best options.

By looking at the picture it appears you do have a mild form of tuberous breast. It is unlikely the will change much with time. Since the lower 2 halves of your breast are not fully develop,  they can be corrected with implants.  Most of the time the incision is made on the border between the areola and the normal breast skin.  The goal of the surgery is to expand the lower two quadrants of tissue and fibrous bands to recreate the lower part and place an implant.  

Thanks for your question. I'm happy to tell you that your breasts are definitely not tuberous. What defines a tuberous breast is: constricted base of the breast, high-riding inframammary fold, and herniation of the breast grandular tissue into the nipple areolar complex. Any of these components individually does not mean you have a true tuberous breast. Your inframammary fold is not high riding; the base of your breast is not constricted, but you may have herniation of the breast grandular tissue which is why the areola is large.You would likely be a great candidate for standard breast augmentation. (Note: for a true tuberous breast, you can't just put in an implant; you need to modify the shape of the breast surgically.)

Thank you for sharing your question and picture. From your picture it does look like you have tubular breasts. The spectrum of tubular breasts can range from very mild to severe, and is different for every individual. Below are some of the most common symptoms of tubular breasts that can be corrected with surgery:

Breast hypoplasia (small breasts or underdeveloped)One or both breasts have an excessively thin baseThe inframammary fold (breast crease) is too high or tightBreasts are asymmetricalBreast constrictionBreasts have an abnormal shape and projection, almost resembling a cone.Luckily, reconstructive tubular breast surgery can help patients achieve a more normal and natural appearing breast shape. This procedure should only be performed by an expert, board-certified plastic surgeon to ensure it is done properly. You should consult in person with a plastic surgeon who can evaluate your breasts and recommend the best treatment plan. Good luck!

This breast condition is a developmental problem of the breast. It may be characterized by a variety of appearances generally seen at the time of puberty. There may be breast underdevelopment of the breast with little or no breast tissue. There may be deficiency of breast skin. The breast may appear narrow, tubular, long, conical or droopy. These contours have resulted in the use of unattractive names such as Tubular Breasts, or Snoopy Breasts.

Frequently, the areola (nipple) is often herniated forward creating a ‘Puffy Nipple’, or dome shape to the areola. The areola may be excessively large. Another unkind urban term is ‘Bologna Breast’, so called because the woman’s areolas are so large, that they take up almost the entire surface area of the woman’s breast.
The color of the areola may be colored the same shade as bologna.

Often, the lower part or lower pole of the breast is deficient (see severity) adding to Breast Asymmetry. The breasts are often widely displaced. The condition may be on one side (unilateral) or both (bilateral) and is often uneven between the two sides.

Tuberous breasts are characterized by a constricted appearance of the breast with disproportionately widened and protuberant areolae. Also, the fold under the breast can be very high and tight. Your photo does not appear this way. The only aspect is that your areolae are slightly large and slightly prominent but otherwise your breasts appear quite normal.Breast development typically is complete after you have completed puberty. At 18 you are probably fully through puberty.  Any further changes can still occur but much later over time related to either major weight fluctuation or pregnancy.

Thank you for your question! It is important to remember that you are still not done growing.  Most women are still developing through their early 20s.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic SurgeonChicago Hoffman EstatesOak Brook

Absolutely - you have the classic signs of a mild tuberous deformity with slight nipple areolar herniation and a constriction of the lower pole which will make you prone to a double bubble with Breast augmentation

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo. Based on your photograph, it appears that your breast are constricted and not allowing the lower aspect of your breast to fully develop. Breast surgery is an option to help reshape the breast and release some of the constrictions. An implant may also help reshape the breasts as well. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon who can discuss the different operative techniques and options with you.

Hi, thanks for your question. Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. There is no 'perfect' breast type. Your breasts may continue to grow for another 5 years. If you are unhappy with the shape of your breast there are options available to change them. Consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a proper examination and to discuss your options. 

All breasts come in different shapes and sizes. It is very rare when you see symmetrical and even sized breast shapes. If you are happy with your breasts, then that is all that truly matters. However, if asking for professional opinion, your breasts appear to be mildly tuberous. Which there is nothing wrong with that! If it bothers you, then surgery is an answer for you. Tubular breasts are caused by constrictive "bands" which do not allow the breast tissue to fill out your breasts completely. Correcting tubular breasts is a very common procedure combined with breast augmentation. Relessing some of the constrictive bands as well as placing an implant will correct the look of the tubular breasts and allows for a very nice, round, breast shape.