Do I have tuberous breasts and can the size of my nipples be reduced? (photos)

October 7, 2023
Asked By:bumblebee1120 in New York, New York

I am (30F) wondering whether I have tuberous breasts. Since I was a teenager, I have always had small breasts with puffy, large areolas? I find them unattractive and have been seriously considering surgery to reduce the size of my nipples. I have back problems, so I cannot have augmentation and do not want to further exacerbate existing back issues. Do I have tuberous breasts? Can I address enlarged nipples with surgery and will this reduce my ability to breast feed?

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Answer: Addressing Large, Puffy Areolas: Surgical Reduction Without Augmentation

Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Addressing Large, Puffy Areolas: Surgical Reduction Without Augmentation

Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
October 11, 2023

Answer: Tuberous Breasts

Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 11, 2023

Answer: Tuberous Breasts

Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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