I am 25 and have tubular breast deformity. I do not really want larger breasts, I just want them to be a more 'normal', round shape. I have read that my condition may be linked to too little progesterone during puberty, which affects the development of mammary glands. Would bio-identical progesterone, applied topically, possibly aide mammary growth and help my breasts to look a little more normal?
Answer: Hormone for tuberous breast Thank you for your question. In general, there may be other risks associated with hormone therapy to change breast size. A safer and more predictable approach would be to use fat grafting or breast implants. In addition for tuberous breasts, there are internal constrictions in the breast that can only be released surgically. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options in more detail.
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Answer: Hormone for tuberous breast Thank you for your question. In general, there may be other risks associated with hormone therapy to change breast size. A safer and more predictable approach would be to use fat grafting or breast implants. In addition for tuberous breasts, there are internal constrictions in the breast that can only be released surgically. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options in more detail.
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Answer: Hormones to increase size In many case progesterone in the form of birth control pills increase breast size however this is not the purpose of the BCP and you have to weigh pros and cons which your gynecologist can discuss with you. More importantly, this is a variable response and not all women will respond the same way and many do not see an appreciable size change. For a larger breast consider a breast augmentation from a board certified plastic surgeon
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Answer: Hormones to increase size In many case progesterone in the form of birth control pills increase breast size however this is not the purpose of the BCP and you have to weigh pros and cons which your gynecologist can discuss with you. More importantly, this is a variable response and not all women will respond the same way and many do not see an appreciable size change. For a larger breast consider a breast augmentation from a board certified plastic surgeon
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February 16, 2011
Answer: Topical cream for breast enlargement
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February 16, 2011
Answer: Topical cream for breast enlargement
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April 19, 2010
Answer: Tubular Breasts are a developmental and anatomical issue not correctable by supplementation of hormones... Hi there-
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April 19, 2010
Answer: Tubular Breasts are a developmental and anatomical issue not correctable by supplementation of hormones... Hi there-
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April 9, 2010
Answer: Tubular breast deformity is usually treated with surgery. Tubular breast deformity is what we call a congenital deformity. I am not aware of any studies demonstrating a progesterone deficiency is causative. While your breasts will likely change under the influences of hormones during pregnancy, it is unlikely that the problem of a narrow constricted base of the breast will change. The only treatment for this condition is surgical. Traditional surgery for this type of breast does involve the use of implants to reshape areas in which the breast tissue is deficient, but what is needed in your case really depends on what your breasts look like. Sometimes it is appropriate to do some breast reduction with an implant for shaping if you do not want your overall breast size to increase. It is important to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon who has been appropriately trained in this type of breast surgery.
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April 9, 2010
Answer: Tubular breast deformity is usually treated with surgery. Tubular breast deformity is what we call a congenital deformity. I am not aware of any studies demonstrating a progesterone deficiency is causative. While your breasts will likely change under the influences of hormones during pregnancy, it is unlikely that the problem of a narrow constricted base of the breast will change. The only treatment for this condition is surgical. Traditional surgery for this type of breast does involve the use of implants to reshape areas in which the breast tissue is deficient, but what is needed in your case really depends on what your breasts look like. Sometimes it is appropriate to do some breast reduction with an implant for shaping if you do not want your overall breast size to increase. It is important to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon who has been appropriately trained in this type of breast surgery.
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