Options to correct my severe tuberous breasts without implants (African American)? (Photo)

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I am 42 yrs old, AA, no kids, 5'6, and 150 lbs. I am very flat chested with severe tuberous breasts (grade IV). I am in the process of scheduling an appointment with a plastic surgeon. However, I would like to know whether it will be possible to correct my deformity without implants and get modest size increase? I have very dense breasts (several mammograms, ultrasounds and bioposies (all benign)). Since impants make mammograms more difficult (per l radiologist), I would like to avoid them.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

There are 2 alternatives I recommend.  One is The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  The other is a mini lift.  Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Your breast shape, the tubular features, the widened areolae and the ptosis (drooping) can all be corrected with a mastopexy (breast lift) in the hands of a skilled and experienced board certified plastic surgeon. But your breast size can only increase with a breast implant or possible fat grafting.

In my experience, a pretty and symmetrical breast shape is far more important to most women than size. You seem to have adequate volume to allow for a pretty result without implants. No promises about bra cup size after all is said and done. After a breast lift you may end up wearing a slightly smaller bra but your breasts will be pretty and well positioned.

Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon whose aesthetics seem to align with your own, based on his or her Before and After gallery. Don’t be reluctant to get more than one opinion until you feel confident about moving forward.

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