Hello doctors, I'm wondering if this is the sole reason why double bubbles occur in patients bc they're not giving the proper treatment to first revise the initial problem at hand. How complex is fixing tubular breasts for roundness & shape before adding in implants? Can this be done all in one surgery? Or, take multiple surgeries? Should fat grafting be considered as a refinement procedure along with a donut lift or vertical lift? Please recommend a surgeon skilled in DB deformity, Thank you.
May 10, 2020
Answer: Tuberous Breasts And Treatment Options I am impressed by the scope of your research! Photos would be helpful because constricted or tuberous breast conditions can vary greatly.In extreme cases Tuberous Breasts, findings include breasts with narrow base diameter, herniated nipple areolar complexes, constricted lower pole Breast Tissue and high and tight inframammary folds. Only the severe cases demonstrate all of these findings. Double bubble deformity occurs when the inframammary fold needs to be lowered and the imprint of the old fold remains on the lower breast, above the new fold. Many tuberous breast corrections only require release of lower pole constricted breast tissue with placement of implants to maintain the breast shape and breast diameter and prevent the tissue from adhering again. The fold does not always need to be lowered and thus the risk of double bubble is eliminated. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area with lots of experience with this syndrome to explore the best options for you. Good luck.
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May 10, 2020
Answer: Tuberous Breasts And Treatment Options I am impressed by the scope of your research! Photos would be helpful because constricted or tuberous breast conditions can vary greatly.In extreme cases Tuberous Breasts, findings include breasts with narrow base diameter, herniated nipple areolar complexes, constricted lower pole Breast Tissue and high and tight inframammary folds. Only the severe cases demonstrate all of these findings. Double bubble deformity occurs when the inframammary fold needs to be lowered and the imprint of the old fold remains on the lower breast, above the new fold. Many tuberous breast corrections only require release of lower pole constricted breast tissue with placement of implants to maintain the breast shape and breast diameter and prevent the tissue from adhering again. The fold does not always need to be lowered and thus the risk of double bubble is eliminated. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area with lots of experience with this syndrome to explore the best options for you. Good luck.
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May 11, 2020
Answer: Tuberous breasts Dear Innovateandlearn, tuberous breasts are not simply small or underdeveloped breasts. The appearance of the breast can range from mild to severe, and typical traits include: enlarged, puffy areola, rather wide spacing between the breasts, very little breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal inferior breast fold, and narrow base at the chest wall.The type of surgery best for you will depend on the severity of your condition.My preferred technique for tuberous breast correction involves a multistep procedure where the breast tissue is released in a radial pattern to prevent herniation into the areola and placement of a custom implant size is in the breast to allow appropriate expansion of the breast in the restricted dimensions. This can often be done in a single procedure but sometimes may require two surgeries.That said, it is best that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in person examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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May 11, 2020
Answer: Tuberous breasts Dear Innovateandlearn, tuberous breasts are not simply small or underdeveloped breasts. The appearance of the breast can range from mild to severe, and typical traits include: enlarged, puffy areola, rather wide spacing between the breasts, very little breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal inferior breast fold, and narrow base at the chest wall.The type of surgery best for you will depend on the severity of your condition.My preferred technique for tuberous breast correction involves a multistep procedure where the breast tissue is released in a radial pattern to prevent herniation into the areola and placement of a custom implant size is in the breast to allow appropriate expansion of the breast in the restricted dimensions. This can often be done in a single procedure but sometimes may require two surgeries.That said, it is best that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in person examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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