Would a fat transfer be a good option for my tubular breasts? I do not want to get implants (Photo)

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I have small tubular breasts, and wondered if a fat transfer would be a good option as I am not wanting to get implants.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Mama0910,
tuberous breasts are not simply small or underdeveloped breasts. The appearance of the breast can range from mild to severe, and typical traits include: enlarged, puffy areola, rather wide spacing between the breasts, very little breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal inferior breast fold, and narrow base at the chest wall.The type of surgery best for you will depend on the severity of your condition.My preferred technique for tuberous breast correction involves a multistep procedure where the breast tissue is released in a radial pattern to prevent herniation into the areola and placement of a custom implant size is in the breast to allow appropriate expansion of the breast in the restricted dimensions. This can often be done in a single procedure but sometimes may require two surgeries.That said, it is best that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in person examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good morning,
I don't put a lot of faith in fat transfers- they don't last and can get very lumpy bumpy, but what I would recommend that does work is an areola reduction- this will make your areolas more proportioned to your chest, and will also reduce your puffy nipple appearance.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No, fat will be unable to increase you much in size nor can reshape the breasts well. Implants can reshape and maintain the new shape and will give you the size you want. Fat transfer could also make your areolae worse since breast tissue is mainly present inside your areolae.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Breast fat transfer can increase breast volume from 1/2 to one cup but it’s not particularly good at changing the shape of the breast.

For that reason fat transfer is not a good option for you.

The standard of care for tuberous breast  is implant augmentation with sub-glandular scoring.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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