Why are my breasts like this and is there anything I can do to change them? (photos)

Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a  Breast Augmentation.

You have (as do many women so you are not alone ) tuberous breasts and a good result with a simple cosmetic augmentation is not possible - you will need a technically challenging tuberous breast deformity correction and you must see a surgeon in your area with experience in this condition

Thank you for your question and for your pictures. It appears that you have tuberous breasts. This is fairly common in my practice and can usually be improved with a breast augmentation. I recommend consulting with a few board certified plastic surgeons in order to better know your options.

You have tuberous breasts. This can be greatly improved surgically with insertion of breast implants, releasing the constricted breast tissues and reducing the size of your areolas. Obtain a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon experienced with correcting tuberous breasts.

Thank you for
your question and photos.

Your images
indicate you have tuberous breasts.

Tuberous breast is a congenital abnormality that occurs during
puberty breast development. It can be classified by a combination of reduced
breast diameter, underdevelopment of the breasts, areolar overgrowth, protrusion
of the nipple areola complex, breast sagging, and breast asymmetry.

What you must realize is that breast tissue grows in between
the skin and chest muscles. When there is a stronger than normal adherence
between the muscles and the skin overlying the breast tissue, it makes breasts grow
out of the area where there is least resistance. The result, the developing breast
tissue herniates into the narrow opening of the areola resulting
in the tubular appearance.

We call this a constriction ring in the bottom and sides of
the breast.

Now that you know
why this happens, please know that you are not alone in experiencing this, and
this can be fixed.

Correction of tuberous breasts requires total
personalization, surgical planning, technical skill and finesse, anatomical
understanding, and an aesthetic vision to achieve the most beautiful, balanced,
and natural results.

As cases of
tuberous breasts present a surgical challenge, you must seek the help of
board-certified plastic surgeon who is knowledgeable and skillful in the task.

The surgery will
involve releasing the constricted base of the breast where the overlying skin
is strongly attached to the chest wall while fixing the areolar herniation. The
breast tissue’s distribution will be rearranged to cover the previously
constricted areas. The breast sagging will be fixed using a breast lift, and
the inframammary fold (breast fold) will be defined and restored. The size of
the areola will also be fixed, and the breast volume may have to be augmented to
fix underlying breast asymmetry using the anatomic gummy bear implants and fat.
These procedures may either be done in 1 or 2 different surgeries.

Hope this helps.

Your breast shape is described as "tuberous breasts". This means the nipples are large and the breast itself is about the same diameter (width), whereas the breast width is normally significantly wider than the width of the nipple. You have done nothing to cause this, it is a  problem with how the breasts have developed. But there are things that can be done to change this. It is considered a reconstructive problem rather than a cosmetic one, so you should discuss it with your GP.  They can  refer you to a Plastic Surgeon who is on the Specialist Register, which is the Irish equivalent of "board certified", and specialises in breast reconstruction. They will assess you and discuss the treatment options which include implants to make the breast base larger, and also surgery to the nipple and breast base to alter the shape of the nipple. 

Thank you for the question and pictures.  Your breasts  demonstrate many of the qualities seen with tuberous (constricted) breasts; there is a wide range when it comes to tuberous/constricted breast presentation.





Generally speaking, some of the characteristics seen with tuberous breasts include a very narrow base, short distance from areola to inframammary fold, tight (constricted) lower pole of the breasts, relatively wide space between the breasts, "puffy” areola and some degree of ptosis (drooping). 





Generally, correction of tuberous breast anomalies involves breast augmentation with areola reduction / mastopexy procedure. The distance from the inframammary fold is increased (to create a more rounded out appearance). Proper implant positioning improves the distance (cleavage) between the breasts. The areola reduction helps to treat the pointed and "puffy" appearance of the areola.
In the most severe cases of tuberous breast, a more complete breast lift may also be necessary. In many cases however, a lift is not necessary. The patient should be aware that the final result will take months to see and that they will need to be patient and that revisionary surgery is more likely than in patients who do not present with tuberous (constricted) breasts.





In your case, if the appearance/shape/size of the breasts are a concern, you may be an excellent candidate for corrective surgery.
When you are ready, please make sure you consult with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who have significant (demonstrable) experience with this type of surgery.




I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to corrective surgery for patients with tuberous/constricted breasts) helps. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question and I'm sorry to hear about your situation.  Based on your photos which show a constricted base, wide areoles with apparent herniated breast tissue and widely spaced breasts, you have tuberous breasts.  This deformity exists on a spectrum of mild to severe.  The good news is that there is treatment for this.  Treatment is surgical and includes either an implant placement with mastopexy and release of the constricting tissue or a two stage procedure for severe cases where a tissue expander is initially placed followed by implant placement and mastopexy.  Be sure to consult with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.  Good luck! 

Your breasts have that appearance because they are tuberous. Tuberous breasts can definitely be improved! Breast augmentation with nipple reduction will help to improve the appearance. No, getting nipple piercings will not "make them look normal." In fact, if you are seriously considering having breast surgery, I would not get any piercings in order to decrease the risk of infection. As a woman, I understand the importance of healthy body image and body confidence. There may be people in your life who will tell you not to have plastic surgery or who may tell you that it's a bad idea, but the voice you should listen to is your own. Do not be deterred if breast surgery is something that you really want. You are the only one who lives in your body 24/7 365 days of the year. Find a plastic surgeon in your area who does excellent breast surgery if you are interested in surgery to improve your breasts' appearance. Best of luck to you! 

The appearance of you breasts can be improved with plastic surgery.  This will entail an evaluation for the best size of your implants, and then a release of the constricted tissues via breast augmentation.