Female, age 18, 254 pounds. Do I have tubular breast? (photo)

Tuberous breast is not, technically speaking, a "yes" or "no" question. There can be different points on the continuum. The typical hallmarks include a high, tight fold with "puffy" or distended areola, minimal breast tissue and potentially herniation of the breast tissue through a tightened ring thus the "tuberous" label. It is a congenital deformity which usually manifests at puberty. To what degree it manifests will vary from one patient to the next.

Treatment of tuberous breasts varies depending on the degree of the breast architectural distortion. Surgical correction typically involves:

-areolar reduction

-submuscular augmentation

-release of constricted breast tissue

All of these techniques work in concert to correct the tuberous deformation of the breast.

Based on your photos, you may demonstrate very mild features of a classically "tuberous" breast. Regardless of the categorization, you would primarily benefit from a lift.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

I would not categorize your breasts as tubular. However, you have significant asymmetry and ptosis of your breasts and you would benefit on both issues with a proper mastopexy, or breast lift. I hope this helps. Thank you for the inquiry.

Your breasts have a defined breast fold and no constriction of tissue around your nipples, therefore you don’t appear to have tubular breasts.