Considering a breast augmentation - Do I have tubular breasts? 31 y/o, just stopped breast feeding (photos)

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I am 31, female and have just stopped breastfeeding my second child a few weeks ago. I am now done having children and considering breast augmentation. I have always hated my breasts and felt they look weird. But after breastfeeding they seem even more deflated which is awful considering they’ve always been an odd shape. I did some research and think I may have the tubular breast deformity. Looking for some confirmation.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It does look like you have a form of a tubular breast from the pictures you have posted.  I would suggest doing a breast lift with a silicone gel high profile or ultra high profile implant placed under the muscle.  This will allow your Surgeon to take care of the droop of the breast and increase the size of the breast using implants that are smaller in diameter but project more to help with the tubular issue.  I would suggest speaking with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options.  Best of luck to you.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on these photos it does not appear that you have tuberous breasts, however, in order to correct this you will need a lift in addition to implants.

Tania Najar, MD · Answer

According to your photos, it does indeed appear that you have tuberous breasts but always worth seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation on your options.

I. Nick Vial, MD · Answer

You do appear to have a mild case of tuberous breasts. I would recommend a periareolar mastopexy, dropping the breast fold, scoring the breast tissue, and placing an implant.

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

Your breasts are ptotic (saggy) and have a an appearance of tubular breasts. You will require a breast lift at the time of a breast augmentation. You must wait at least 6 months following the stoppage of breast feeding before you can undergo this surgery.

Derek Fletcher, MD · Answer

Yes, you have tuberous breast shape. Achieving the size and shape you desire requires an experienced surgeon and careful planning. Two operations are sometimes necessary.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts are not tubular just low on the chest wall, pointing downward and are widely separated. The technique I recommend is a breast lift using The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear AppleBerry1552,
tuberous breasts are not simply small or underdeveloped breasts. The appearance of the breast can range from mild to severe, and typical traits include: enlarged, puffy areola, rather wide spacing between the breasts, very little breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal inferior breast fold, and narrow base at the chest wall.The type of surgery best for you will depend on the severity of your condition.My preferred technique for tuberous breast correction involves a multistep procedure where the breast tissue is released in a radial pattern to prevent herniation into the areola and placement of a custom implant size is in the breast to allow appropriate expansion of the breast in the restricted dimensions. This can often be done in a single procedure but sometimes may require two surgeries.That said, it is best that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in person examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. An examination in person would clearly be required to properly evaluate you and make specific treatment recommendations. That said, your story and photos suggest a variation of tubular breast deformity with widened areolae and a relatively short nipple to fold distance. Regardless of the exact diagnosis, your photos suggest that a breast enhancement in your case would be at the very least a mastopexy (breast lift)  that would accomplish three things:

1. Elevate your nipple/areola to a more aesthetic position in relation to the breast mound
2.Reduce the size of your areolae
3. Produce an overall pleasing and youthful aesthetic breast shape

The size of your breasts would not change unless you included a breast augmentation with your mastopexy. A conservative implant size can be inserted at the time of the breast lift. If you want to be significantly larger (two cup sizes or more), it would be best to perform your operation in two stages, the first being the breast lift to achieve a pretty, symmetrical, and youthful breast shape, and the second stage can be an augmentation with more options with regard to size.

Please do your research and select a board certified plastic surgeon whose results appeal to you, based on his or her Before and After gallery. When in doubt, ask more questions. If still unsure, consider a second opinion. Best of luck to you.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your breasts are more sagging than tubular. A lift would work nicely for you, and you could add implants for more volume if you want.

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