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32, 5'3", female. Do I have tuberous breasts and if so what are my options to correct and augment?

I am 32, 5’3 female, . I was looking to do a breast augmentation but recently realized how pointy my breasts are to other females. I wanted to get advice on how severe tuberous breasts need to be to be covered by insurance as well.

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Dr. Jeurin Sosa Duran, MD
Dr. Jeurin Sosa Duran, MD
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Answered on Aug 16, 2026
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