Are My Breasts Normal? (photos)

Dear Amy,You have what is known as tuberous breasts. They commonly have the features that you are describing: the large nipple/areola, pointy breasts. Unfortunately there is no treatment for this but surgery. The surgery typically reduces the size of your areola and rounds out the bottom part of your breasts with the help of implants. Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breasts to help you. Best of luck!Dr. Khuthaila 

Hi Amy,I haven’t examined you, but yes I would say you have a Type IV Tuberous
Breast contour, and we see this frequently. So, no need to be
disheartened. There are four Types that are seen, and you are in this profile. You can see from the side view that your
breast comes almost straight out from your chest wall, and therefore from the
front view, the lower rounded area is not filled out. I believe if you
want a breast augmentation surgery this would be corrected nicely. The
web reference below has some photos of examples. There are many
approaches. Here are some general tips which are only my personal
opinion, not gospel: Your fold is very tight in the breast crease. Put an
index card in your breast fold. If your nipple is at the edge of the card or
below, then you would be a candidate for a lift, either a vertical or anchor or
areolar. If you nipple is above the edge, you could be a candidate for an
internal lift called the dual plane which would avoid incisions around your
nipple. 
Be sure to see only a board certified plastic surgeon (by ABPS - The American
Board of Plastic Surgery) who is a member of ASAPS (The American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and or a member of ASPS (The American Society of
Plastic Surgeons). Also, ask if they have an established, high volume breast
augmentation practice, performing several hundred breast augmentations each
year. Be sure the PS has been in practice for a while, 20-years or more might
be a good gauge. Does the PS offer all three incisions? Discuss the implant
type (gel or saline), shaped "gummy bear" or non-shaped, smooth or
textured, implant pocket (over or under the muscle) and the "quick
recovery approach." Ask to see their before and after photos if you didn’t
see any on their website. If they are experienced, they should have several 100
breast implant patients for you to view. I would also recommend that your
doctor offer you the chance to talk to past patients who would be happy to
discuss their experience with you. You need to feel comfortable, so make sure
the environment is safe as in an accredited surgery center. Also, ask a
prospective surgeon if he or she has ever published journal articles in
professional peer-reviewed journals, which they can provide you.
All the best,
“Dr. Joe”