How do I Fix puffy nipples? My breast will not grow and it makes a weird saggy point shape. My areola continues and constantly gets larger. When certain shirts or bra Is worn my areolas become puffy and large. My nipples hardly get/stay erected. How do I round out my breast and lift them, with out a medical procedure if possible. my nipples get really big especially when I shower. They're always puffy and not flat. Is there anything I can do/ Are my breast normal? Im a B32/34 for the longest
June 24, 2015
Answer: Tuberous breasts 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
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June 24, 2015
Answer: Tuberous breasts 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
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June 24, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation 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”
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June 24, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation 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”
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