Tuberous breast/implants - What kind of correction is needed? (photo)

Tuberous breast is not, technically speaking, a "yes" or "no" question. There can be different points on the continuum. The typical hallmarks include a high, tight fold with "puffy" or distended areola, minimal breast tissue and potentially herniation of the breast tissue through a tightened ring thus the "tuberous" label. It is a congenital deformity which usually manifests at puberty. To what degree it manifests will vary from one patient to the next.

Treatment of tuberous breasts varies depending on the degree of the breast architectural distortion. Surgical correction typically involves:

-areolar reduction

-submuscular augmentation

-release of constricted breast tissue

All of these techniques work in concert to correct the tuberous deformation of the breast.

Based on your photos, you demonstrate some very very mild features of a classically "tuberous" breast. You would benefit from some of the techniques described above to release the lower pole constriction.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

HiAccording to your pictures, seems like you have a mild tubular breast deformity. As your treatment, implants will do much of the job, but before placement we will make incisions (scoring) on fibrous bands which cause the deformity. This maneuver will help to reshaping your breast to more natural appearance.

Thank you for your inquiry!! If you are looking for fullness, implants will give you that. Feel free to make an appointment to see what size and style you are interested in. We would love to meet with you to discuss your concerns. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your goals.