Are my breasts tubular? (photos)

Unfortunately, surgeons have created the term tuberous breasts, a fact which causes unnecessary concerns for women. Many women just have different sizes and shapes and in my opinion shouldn't be labeled. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size implants, if interested. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Hello @elley123456E thank you for your question and showing your pictures. I can see that you have slightly tubular breast and that the areola is very divergent that it can be fix with a Breast augmentation surgery. Through a periareolar scar I can reaccomodate the mamary tissue and correct the nipples so they look more center. Best wishes!

Your breasts are widely separated, quite small and have herniated nipple-areola complexes. The technique I recommend 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. At the same time, fat transfers or small implants can be placed totally submuscular, if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear elley123456E,
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

Good morning,
Your breasts aren't really tuberous but you do have large areolas with some herniation of your breast tissue into your areolas (puffy nipples). The correct procedure would be a donut mastopexy to correct this, and at the same time if you wanted larger breasts or better shape you could add submuscular implants, either saline or silicone, depending on your preference.

No, you do not have tubular, shaped like tubers, breasts, but your breast are somewhat wide apart. You need to find a bra with a band that is elastic and can stretch more for you in the middle of your chest.

From your photos it appears you have herniation of your nipple/areola complex. You appear to be a good candidate for breast augmentation which would provide more volume and improve shape. The herniated tissue can be corrected at the same time as the augmentation. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.