Do I have coppers droop and tuberous breasts? I was told there was no way I could get implants without a lift as well.

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I was also told I could only expect average results with all of the above treatments...your thoughts?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi kellyanno,
  
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.
  
When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements. 
  
Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match. 
  
Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.
  
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, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

It is difficult to say for sure from the picture posted, but it seems as if you could get a good result from breast augmentation alone.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Hall of Fame Inductee

Sibel Atalay, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. 
Your breast does not seem as tuberous. I do not think that you need breast lift. You may have a natural-looking breast with augmentation.
Best regards,
Dr.Sibel Atalay

Johnny Chung, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. The one photo you submitted is not great but it doesn’t seem as if you have tuberous breasts. You appear to have some asymmetry in terms of skin, nipple position and inframammary fold. I believe a dual plane augmentation can give you what your looking for. I would recommend a second opinion with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck with your procedure.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,The one photo unfortunately has your arms elevated and therefore one can not evaluate the degree of falling, ptosis. Base on the single view photo, your breasts do not appear to be tuberous. You can always get a second opinion. Good Luck Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
Certified: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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