Trying to get a breast augmentation, are my tuberous breasts considered mild? (photos)

This is a congenital condition in which the breast might have a long and narrow appearance, rather than the more common round shape. The breast may be droopy and the areola may be puffy. There could also be a lack of skin under the nipple and/or the inframammary crease might be higher than usual.
The tuberous breast first becomes visible at puberty when the mammary gland doesn’t fully develop. Breast augmentation surgery will help improve the appearance of the breast itself, but it won’t change the puffiness of the nipple. That can be improved by an areola reduction. According to one study, 50 percent of women who come in for breast augmentation have this concern.
While plastic surgery websites and Internet forums describe a complicated approach to correcting tuberous breasts using silicone implants, I have achieved an equally aesthetic result by using saline breast implants in a simpler, safer, one-stage procedure.
To read more on this, my article on One-Stage Correction of Tuberous Breast Deformity Using Saline Implants has been recently published in the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee

Your photos suggest that you do have tuberous breasts. Depending on your goals the recommended treatment would likely be a breast lift and placement of breast implants. It is unlikely that Tricare would actually cover your surgery but there is no harm in making an inquiry.

You certainly have tuberous breast tendency. However, your breasts don't seem to show severe tuberous deformity from your photographs. Correction of tuberous breast deformity is certainly more complicated than routine breast augmentation, but a good outcome can certainly be achieved.

Hi there, thank you for your question. It seems that you have tuberous breasts typically with asymmetry. It can be treated with breast uplift with implants.

I would call your tuberous breasts moderate. That being said, you might have a tough time getting insurance to cover augmentation. Augmentation can help with increased volume and symmetry. As always, be sure to research who performs your surgery to ensure the best likelihood of a positive result.

Thank you for your question. I do agree that you have tuberous breast. Each insurance carrier will have their own protocol in regards to covering a procedure. I would suggest a breast augmentation with the implant placed under the muscle and a breast lift. This will help with the shape, size and droop to the breast. I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options. Best of luck to you.

You do have tuberous breasts, but you will be lucky to find someone to take insurance for this issue. State run insurance plans are notorious for not paying for surgeries that they can argue are cosmetic in nature. The best plan is to do breast implants and perform a breast lift at the same time.
Best Wishes!!

Hello, thank you for your question. Based on your photos you show mild tuberous breast, you may benefit from a breast augmentation with lift. A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to guide you to the correct size implant measurements and desires measurements of the chest wall and breast imprint width as well as knowledge of all breast implant sizes and profiles should make this process easy .

Good afternoon!

I would rate you as moderate, and the correct treatment is a donut mastopexy with radial scoring of the breast tissue, submuscular augmentation, with saline or silicone implants!

It appears you have mild tuberous breasts and asymmetry. I’m wouldn’t expect insurance to cover your surgery.
To achieve better symmetry I’d recommend a breast augmentation with a lift on the left side.
Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, as these cases can be challenging.