Do I have tuberous breasts? (Photo)

Question

Hello, I am 18 and at I realized that my breasts do not look the same as in the media. Im a pretty insecure person and Im scared that my boyfriend would think that my breasts are ugly. I googled and found the term „tuberous breasts“. Now I am even more concerned and need answers. Thanks in advance

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Quick answer is "no."
Tuberous breasts have tight internal bands that lead to a narrow based breast with herniation of breast tissue into the nipple areolar complex, which is typically enlarged. Some people think it looks like "Snoopy."
If your boyfriend ditches you for your breasts, that's a whole other conversation.
Best of luck to you!

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

The media shows only a small range of breast shape and sizes, and is not a reliable source for seeing what is the average or “normal".

There is no constriction of tissue around your nipples and you have a distinct breast fold. You don’t appear to have nipple puffiness either. These factors all mean that you most likely do not have tubular breast deformity. Your boyfriend should value you for so much more than the appearance of your breasts.

Ramiro Morales, Jr., MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question and pictures.  From what I can see, you do not appear to have tuberous breasts and actually have normal looking breasts that appear to be fairly symmetrical and a balanced size for your body frame.  Do not be too concerned with the look of your breasts, they look fine.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. An examination in person is required to be precise but based on the photos you do not have tuberous breasts. In fact you have very pretty breasts. Do not allow your sense of self to be affected by others. If you have insecurities please seek professional counseling if you find your insecurities to be negatively impacting your quality of life. Best of luck to you.

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