Are these considered tubular breasts? If so, how would they be fixed?

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Currently have silicone implants under the muscle; had the procedure a year ago in August. I was barely an A cup and asked for a full C. They were always pointy to begin with, and I had hoped they wouldn't be afterwards...

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There appears to be some asymmetry, but other than that your breasts do not appear to be tubular.  All the best,Dr. JSB

Mariam Awada, MD, FACS · Answer

You do not have and very unlikely had tubular breasts as you would have a constricted lower half of your breast, herniated areola, and other very obvious characteristics.  Your initial pointy breast shape that you describe determines some characteristics of your final shape of your areola/ nipple area after enlargement.  You have beautiful breast and I encourage you to focus on your inner beauty.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello Miamilover. These are the classic features of the tuberous breasts:1) Puffy or herniated areola.2) Widely spaced breasts.3) High breast fold.4) Constricted lower pole or deficient tissue in lower part of the breast.5) Minimal breast tissue.6) Narrow base or small "footprint" of the breast.You do not have any signs of a tuberous breast. See a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to get a second opinion.Best, Dr. ALDO.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You do not appear to have had that deformity although I recognize you appear to have the bulk of your breast tissue centered in and around the areola, causing the "pointy" appearance.  This can be improved with radial scoring of the parenchyma under the areola.  Overall however, congratulations on a nice result.

Sam Gershenbaum, DO · Answer

Tuberous breast deformity is a congenital problem.  There is herniation or protrusion of breast tissue into the areola, causing the nipples to look puffy and distorted. The breast are generally small and have a constricted base. You do not have any of these characteristics. Relax, you look fine.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures. Your pictures do not demonstrate the majority of characteristics typically seen with tuberous/constricted breast.  Be careful about undergoing additional surgery; your outcome seems quite nice to me... Best wishes.

Kevin Maguire, MD · Answer

You have a wonderful result! No tuberous deformity there. I would encourage you to accept and enjoy your result. Good luck and be well.

Victor Ferrari, MD, FACS · Answer

Your breasts are not tuberous, but your areolas are mildly tuberous.  This can be easily fixed with a "donut" (peri-areolar) mastopexy.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I see no tuberous at all, just very nice result of implants. Best to see tuberous deformity here on RealSelf or goggle it for photos...

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