Do I have tuberous breast deformity? (Photo)

You are absolutely correct - you have a classical and more severe tuberous breast deformity and this requires a more complex approach so you will need to see a surgeon in Perth who has experience in correct not this deformity

Hi Rosie, you definitely have tuberous breast deformity. Lumpiness has nothing to do with this diagnosis.

You would do best having a combined breast enlargement and lift, and there is Medicare provision for this, so make sure your surgeon uses this. It will reduce your expenses considerably, especially if you have health insurance. Regards, Dr Steve Merten, Sydney

Thank you for your question and images. In this circumstance your GP is incorrect and you do have tuberous breast deformity. You should seek a consultation with a Specialist Plastic Surgeon with an interest in breast surgery. Good luck!RegardsDr Guy Watts  

You are absolutely correct, you have tubular breast deformity. Please consult with a plastic surgeon in your area as they will be able to walk you through the surgery to get this corrected. Many times an implant along with a lift is used to improve the shape and symmetry of your breasts. Fat transfer can also be used along with an implant to improve the appearance of the cleavage and upper chest contours. 

You are correct you do have tuberous breast. They can be corrected with implants and a nipple reduction type lift. I would suggest discussing your options with a plastic surgeon near you.

I appreciate your question.

From your photos, you appear to have characteristics of tuberous/constricted breasts.



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. SchwartzBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon



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