What type of tuberous breasts do I have? (photo)

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I am a 40 year old woman, 2 children, fair skin, 5'1", 142lbs. I have received mixed opinions on what type of tuberous breasts I have. I have heard type 3 with type 4 characteristics and type two with some type 3 traits by two separate providers. To my understanding, the method of correction could differ between the two types. I am trying to gather more opinions on what type I am and correction methods possible for me

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

Tuberous breast deformity is a wide spectrum of breast aesthetic appearances related to tight constricting fascia of the breast. When this fascia is too tight (in varying amounts), it can result in a wide range of nipple herniation/asymmetries/bulges and high riding/constricted breast folds with small lower poles. The method of correction is the same in most of these patients. This includes placing a highly cohesive silicone gel implant below the muscle with a proper dual plane augmentation and releasing any constricting fascial bands to permit the implant to exert its effects on the breast. These can be highly challenging surgeries. You need to find a highly experienced American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified Surgeon with extensive aesthetic breast surgery experience.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Either way, the correction would be an implant placement with a periareolar lift.  If the fold can be lowered without creating a double bubble the lift may not be needed.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Forceful544756, Thanks for sharing your concerns and photos, after evaluate your case looks like a Type 3 case. You look like you will be really benefit from a Breast aumentation and lift.  Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your photographs are limited.  You do not have herniated nipples from what I can see.  However, you do have a high crease.  Your breasts may or may not even be tuberous.  The technique I recommend is a circumareola approach.  This will allow the nipple-areola complex to be moved higher and more medial and release your inframammary folds medially to place small implants, probably submuscular.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dana Goldberg, MD · Answer

In my opinion, this is a type 3 case. There should be no need for tissue expanders or anything involving more than one stage.

What type of tuberous breasts do I have? (photo)

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