I have a big gap in the middle of my breast, i find that they have some tubular breast characteristics. What procedure can I look into that would correct these?
July 24, 2025
Answer: How do I improve this? From the photos you appear to have ptosis (sagging) and the breasts are wide set. For correction you can consider a breast lift with implants. This would improve shape and lift the position of the nipple. The breasts would still be somewhat wide set. The best place to begin is a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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July 24, 2025
Answer: How do I improve this? From the photos you appear to have ptosis (sagging) and the breasts are wide set. For correction you can consider a breast lift with implants. This would improve shape and lift the position of the nipple. The breasts would still be somewhat wide set. The best place to begin is a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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July 23, 2025
Answer: Correction of breast gap Thank you for providing photos. While you do have some mild tubular breast characteristics, the primary consideration in changing breast shape would be nipple positioning. This requires a lift, which allows your surgeon to place the nipple more centrally over the breast mound. With reshaping of the breast alone, you may see an improvement in the percieved gap between the breasts (this requires in person exam to fully evaluate). This could be accomplished without an implant if you wish. However, in some cases the only way to narrow your natural gap is to add an implant, and the best way to control this specific issue would be to place the implant above the muscle, since you likely have a wider gap between the muscle origins naturally, which would limit implant positioning in a submuscular space. This situation is one that requires a comprehensive exam and discussion with your surgeon to review all options and their potential risks and benefits to make the best choice of procedure that will meet your goals. Best of luck!
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July 23, 2025
Answer: Correction of breast gap Thank you for providing photos. While you do have some mild tubular breast characteristics, the primary consideration in changing breast shape would be nipple positioning. This requires a lift, which allows your surgeon to place the nipple more centrally over the breast mound. With reshaping of the breast alone, you may see an improvement in the percieved gap between the breasts (this requires in person exam to fully evaluate). This could be accomplished without an implant if you wish. However, in some cases the only way to narrow your natural gap is to add an implant, and the best way to control this specific issue would be to place the implant above the muscle, since you likely have a wider gap between the muscle origins naturally, which would limit implant positioning in a submuscular space. This situation is one that requires a comprehensive exam and discussion with your surgeon to review all options and their potential risks and benefits to make the best choice of procedure that will meet your goals. Best of luck!
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July 18, 2025
Answer: Do I have tubular breasts? How can I improve the gap? Unfortunately, surgeons have created the term tuberous breasts, a fact which causes unnecessary concerns for women. Many women just have different sizes and shapes and in my opinion shouldn't be labeled. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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July 18, 2025
Answer: Do I have tubular breasts? How can I improve the gap? Unfortunately, surgeons have created the term tuberous breasts, a fact which causes unnecessary concerns for women. Many women just have different sizes and shapes and in my opinion shouldn't be labeled. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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