Do I have tubular breasts? (Photos)

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I’ve always had smaller breasts and one has always been smaller than the other. Since getting pregnant I’ve heard the term tubular and now I’m interested to see if I uhave it and if it may effect me breast feeding and if it’s something I may be able to change after.

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

Your photos do not suggest the presence of tubular breasts, and if you do, the condition is so mild that it should not prevent successful breast feeding. If you have any desire to change the appearance of your breasts, this could be revisited after you have completed breast feeding. At that time, you can resubmit photos to this forum or seek a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thanks for your question and for sharing your photos! Based on what I see, your breast shape does show some signs of a mild tubular breast condition—like a narrower base, some puffiness around the areolas, and noticeable size difference between the two breasts. This is actually more common than many people realize, and it varies in how noticeable it is.

Having tubular breasts doesn’t automatically mean you won’t be able to breastfeed. Some women with this shape produce enough milk, while others may have a lower supply, depending on how much milk-producing (glandular) tissue is present. You’ll likely get a better sense of your supply once your baby arrives, and a lactation consultant can help guide you early on.

If you ever decide to change the appearance of your breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding, yes—it can be corrected. There are procedures like breast augmentation, areola reshaping, or even fat grafting to help create a rounder, more symmetrical look. Most surgeons recommend waiting 6–12 months after breastfeeding to consider surgery, so your breast tissue has time to settle.

Warmly,
Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, MBA
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Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts appear asymmetrical, your nipples are widely spaced and you have less cleavage.  You do not have tubular breasts.  I would wait until you are done with your pregnancy and breastfeeding before doing anything surgical.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Richard R. Orr, MD · Answer

The short answer is: no, you do not have tubular breasts.  The base of your breasts is not constricted.  You have prominent nipple/areola and protruding nipples.  This should not affect breast feeding in the future.  Breast feeding my very likely make the nipples even more protruding.  So I wouldn't seek correction of the nipples until after breast feeding.  To correct this, I usually do a procedure similar to a crescent, or peri-areolar mastopexy, to tighten down and minimize the areola.
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