Update and better pictures - best surgery option to treat my tuberous breasts? (Photo)

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I’ve previously uploaded a question and included pictures for what I think is a breast development issue. My breasts are constricted and painful to touch - they sit high on my chest and are conical in shape - think the Madonna bra I’m updating to see if there are more options available to me, I’m 24 and I am a 20 on the BMI scale

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear JadeJellyBean,
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

Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi, thanks for your question. Your breasts do appear to lack some volume in the lower pole which is one of the features of tuberous breasts. A relatively straightforward breast augmentation with breast implants is likely all that is required to improve this. This can be performed as a daycase procedure (no overnight stay required) with minimal downtime. I would recommend discussing your goals with a plastic surgeon with a specialist interest in aesthetic breast surgery.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

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 can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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