Im 16 years old and am worried that I may have tubular breasts. I've read only that cone shaped breasts are normal during puberty and that they usually will round out eventually. I am 99% sure that I have pcos, so maybe this all has to do with a hormone imbalance? In your opinion, do I have tuberous breasts? Or are they just still developing since I'm young?
Answer: Tubular Breasts You have tubular breasts without a doubt!The three classic signs include: herniation of breast tissue into the nipple-areolar complex, poorly defined infra mammary fold, and lack of breast tissue along lower part of the breast. The reconstruction will include implants with release of the lower pole radially and possibly reducing areolar size .
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Answer: Tubular Breasts You have tubular breasts without a doubt!The three classic signs include: herniation of breast tissue into the nipple-areolar complex, poorly defined infra mammary fold, and lack of breast tissue along lower part of the breast. The reconstruction will include implants with release of the lower pole radially and possibly reducing areolar size .
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June 14, 2015
Answer: Tubular breasts Yes you do indeed have tubular breasts. They may not have stopped growing yet. You might want to discuss your concern with your parents and consider a consult with a plastic surgeon.
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June 14, 2015
Answer: Tubular breasts Yes you do indeed have tubular breasts. They may not have stopped growing yet. You might want to discuss your concern with your parents and consider a consult with a plastic surgeon.
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June 13, 2015
Answer: Do I have tuberous breasts? Hello summerlover17. . Thanks for your question. These are the classic components of a tuberous breast: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.Based on the photos, you have several components consistent with tuberous breasts. Consult a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Best,Dr. ALDO
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June 13, 2015
Answer: Do I have tuberous breasts? Hello summerlover17. . Thanks for your question. These are the classic components of a tuberous breast: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.Based on the photos, you have several components consistent with tuberous breasts. Consult a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Best,Dr. ALDO
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Tuberous breasts after puberty and 21 years Then if ones breasts appear as the photos, the answer is yes. However I have seen women's breast shape change after development and would be cautious until after the age above.
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Tuberous breasts after puberty and 21 years Then if ones breasts appear as the photos, the answer is yes. However I have seen women's breast shape change after development and would be cautious until after the age above.
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June 13, 2015
Answer: 16 years old - Do I have tubular breasts? Thank you for the question and picture. Yes, I think your breasts do demonstrate many of the qualities seen with tuberous (constricted) breasts; there is a wide range when it comes to tuberous/constricted breast presentation. Generally speaking, some of the characteristics seen with tuberous breasts include a very narrow base, short distance from areola to inframammary fold, tight (constricted) lower pole of the breasts, relatively wide space between the breasts, "puffy” areola and some degree of ptosis (drooping). Generally, correction of tuberous breast anomalies involves breast augmentation with areola reduction / mastopexy procedure. The distance from the inframammary fold is increased (to create a more rounded out appearance). Proper implant positioning improves the distance (cleavage) between the breasts. The areola reduction helps to treat the pointed and "puffy" appearance of the areola. In the most severe cases of tuberous breast, a more complete breast lift may also be necessary. In many cases however, a lift is not necessary. The patient should be aware that the final result will take months to see and that they will need to be patient and that revisionary surgery is more likely than in patients who do not present with tuberous (constricted) breasts. In your case, if the appearance/shape/size of the breasts are a concern, you may be an excellent candidate for corrective surgery at some point. When you are ready, please make sure you consult with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who have significant (demonstrable) experience with this type of surgery. I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to corrective surgery for patients with tuberous/constricted breasts) helps. Best wishes.
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June 13, 2015
Answer: 16 years old - Do I have tubular breasts? Thank you for the question and picture. Yes, I think your breasts do demonstrate many of the qualities seen with tuberous (constricted) breasts; there is a wide range when it comes to tuberous/constricted breast presentation. Generally speaking, some of the characteristics seen with tuberous breasts include a very narrow base, short distance from areola to inframammary fold, tight (constricted) lower pole of the breasts, relatively wide space between the breasts, "puffy” areola and some degree of ptosis (drooping). Generally, correction of tuberous breast anomalies involves breast augmentation with areola reduction / mastopexy procedure. The distance from the inframammary fold is increased (to create a more rounded out appearance). Proper implant positioning improves the distance (cleavage) between the breasts. The areola reduction helps to treat the pointed and "puffy" appearance of the areola. In the most severe cases of tuberous breast, a more complete breast lift may also be necessary. In many cases however, a lift is not necessary. The patient should be aware that the final result will take months to see and that they will need to be patient and that revisionary surgery is more likely than in patients who do not present with tuberous (constricted) breasts. In your case, if the appearance/shape/size of the breasts are a concern, you may be an excellent candidate for corrective surgery at some point. When you are ready, please make sure you consult with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who have significant (demonstrable) experience with this type of surgery. I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to corrective surgery for patients with tuberous/constricted breasts) helps. Best wishes.
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