A few doctors who replied said it doesn't look like I have tuberous breasts. I was wondering what the difference between tuberous breasts and regular saggy breasts are? And if I don't have tuberous breasts, why does the underside look constricted and doesn't have as much skin? Also, all the doctors said a mastopexy would be a good choice for me. I was wondering if there's any other way to get a lift without having scars(or very minimal scarring).Do I have enough breast tissue already to have the look I was going for or would I need a fat graft as well?
Answer: Tuberous Breasts vs. Saggy Breasts Thank you for continuing to reach out for information and for posting photos. As others have noted, "tuberous" refers to a specific diagnosis of a deformity, rather than breasts that are sagging. It is difficult to say with any certainty whether you have tuberous breasts or not, but it does appear clear that a breast lift with areolae reduction could reshape your breasts in a way you would like. If you are happy with the size of your breasts, there is no need to get breast implants or fat grafting. As for your concerns about scarring from a breast lift, it is my experience that patients who are disappointed with the appearance of their breasts are much happier after having mastopexy even though it involves incisions. The improved shape is simply worth the tradeoff. And there are excellent treatments available these days to minimize the appearance of scars. Good luck with your decision.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tuberous Breasts vs. Saggy Breasts Thank you for continuing to reach out for information and for posting photos. As others have noted, "tuberous" refers to a specific diagnosis of a deformity, rather than breasts that are sagging. It is difficult to say with any certainty whether you have tuberous breasts or not, but it does appear clear that a breast lift with areolae reduction could reshape your breasts in a way you would like. If you are happy with the size of your breasts, there is no need to get breast implants or fat grafting. As for your concerns about scarring from a breast lift, it is my experience that patients who are disappointed with the appearance of their breasts are much happier after having mastopexy even though it involves incisions. The improved shape is simply worth the tradeoff. And there are excellent treatments available these days to minimize the appearance of scars. Good luck with your decision.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tuberous breasts? Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a Breast Augmentation. Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tuberous breasts? Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a Breast Augmentation. Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.
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March 3, 2016
Answer: Tuberous Breast In my opinion a wise-pattern mastopexy with an implant for the size of the breast you want would be the best option. (you speak of the breast you want but not illustration is given, I find the breast one woman wants is different for what another may want.) First, a wise pattern lift is the only option that will increase the length of the shortened skin below the nipple region, typical of a tubular shaped breast. (Remember that "tubular shaped breast" is a breast shape with multiple features, short distance from nipple to bra line, longer interval from clavicle to the nipple, enlarged and rounded nipple areolar complex that is usually disproportionately larger that the size of the breast. No all feature need to be found one every single breast called a tubular shaped breast.)Scar will be necessary to decrease the size of the nipple areolar region and lengthen the distance between the nipple and the bra line. A lift that only consisted of a areolar reduction will not give you the length needed and result in a smaller nipple areolar region that is close to your bra line. I not sure of any value of fat grafting. Fat grafting only fill in areas of deficits. You can't use fat grafting to successfully fill out the lower aspect of the breast and stretch the skin to the length you needs. Just isn't going to happen. Having scar to get a better shaped breast is the only option.
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Answer: Tuberous Breast In my opinion a wise-pattern mastopexy with an implant for the size of the breast you want would be the best option. (you speak of the breast you want but not illustration is given, I find the breast one woman wants is different for what another may want.) First, a wise pattern lift is the only option that will increase the length of the shortened skin below the nipple region, typical of a tubular shaped breast. (Remember that "tubular shaped breast" is a breast shape with multiple features, short distance from nipple to bra line, longer interval from clavicle to the nipple, enlarged and rounded nipple areolar complex that is usually disproportionately larger that the size of the breast. No all feature need to be found one every single breast called a tubular shaped breast.)Scar will be necessary to decrease the size of the nipple areolar region and lengthen the distance between the nipple and the bra line. A lift that only consisted of a areolar reduction will not give you the length needed and result in a smaller nipple areolar region that is close to your bra line. I not sure of any value of fat grafting. Fat grafting only fill in areas of deficits. You can't use fat grafting to successfully fill out the lower aspect of the breast and stretch the skin to the length you needs. Just isn't going to happen. Having scar to get a better shaped breast is the only option.
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January 11, 2016
Answer: Follow-up to previous question: What's the difference between tuberous breasts and regular, saggy breasts? In my opinion, your breasts are ptotic but not tuberous. I would recommend a breast lift with or without placement of an implant using an anchor scar pattern. I believe this technique gives an aesthetically pleasing, reliable and long lasting result. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Follow-up to previous question: What's the difference between tuberous breasts and regular, saggy breasts? In my opinion, your breasts are ptotic but not tuberous. I would recommend a breast lift with or without placement of an implant using an anchor scar pattern. I believe this technique gives an aesthetically pleasing, reliable and long lasting result. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 7, 2016
Answer: Tuberous breast Thanks for your question and the photo. As you know a tuberous breast tend to have droop, a high position of the fold and a large dilated areola. A droopy breast may have the fold in the correct position and will have a normal areola. From your photos I believe you have tuberous breasts. Regardless to give an aesthetic shape the treatment would be a breast lift. Unfortunately scars are the trade off and are something you would have to be comfortable with. Best wishes
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Answer: Tuberous breast Thanks for your question and the photo. As you know a tuberous breast tend to have droop, a high position of the fold and a large dilated areola. A droopy breast may have the fold in the correct position and will have a normal areola. From your photos I believe you have tuberous breasts. Regardless to give an aesthetic shape the treatment would be a breast lift. Unfortunately scars are the trade off and are something you would have to be comfortable with. Best wishes
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