Which type of implant would be best suited for tuberous breast correction? (photo)

I would recommend a silicone (gummy), submuscular, peri-areolar incision.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with and who is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Best wishes!

Dr. Desai

Correction of tuberous or constricted breast deformity can be complex and often involves more than one surgery to achieve the best possible result. When deciding on a breast augmentation there are many decisions to make including the type of breast implant. The decision is made with you and your surgeon to achieve the kind of result you are looking for. Consult a specialist plastic surgeon to discuss the kinds of implants they think would be best for you, since many surgeons differentiate with preference.

I appreciate your question.





Constricted or tubular breasts tend to be too narrow with a breast crease that is too high. Tight ring-like bands of tissue around the areolae and nipples may create the appearance of protruding or puffy areolae. A higher than normal breast crease may make your nipples appear to be too low or down pointing. Constricted breast features can be very mild or severe. In fact, mild variations are relatively common. To summarize, the features can include:



         Inframammary fold (breast crease) too high         Inframammary fold misshapen         Breasts too narrow (disproportionately narrow base width)         Insufficient breast skin         Constricted or tubular shape, resulting from tight bands of tissue within breasts         Protruding or bulging appearance of areolae (pigmented area around nipples)Improvement is possible and generally includes a breast augmentation, sometimes combined with a lift (mastopexy). The lift is usually limited to an incision around the areolae. During the procedure, I release the tight, constricting bands from the inside, allowing the skin to expand properly. I also lower the inframammary fold to a more ideal position and improve its shape. Breast implants help create the right amount of volume and improve breast contours, resulting in a more rounded or tear drop shape.





The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.





best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz



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Thank you for the question and photo. To achieve your goals you need to be measured for an implant that fits your frame and breast width. You can feel both kinds of implants in the office and try them on. Bringing in photos of what you'd like to look like during your consultation will be very helpful to your surgeon. Once you have the appropriate size implants and have completely healed they should feel and look natural. Best of luck!Dr. Khuthaila

Hello and thank you for your question.   The size, shape, and profile of the implant is based on your desired
breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue
quality.  This decision should be based on a detailed discussion
with equal input from both you and your surgeon.  This entire surgery can be performed with a
small incision technique.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most important aspect is to find a
surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon