Do I Need to See a Specialist for my Tuberous Breast Augmentation?

Board certification in general surgery and plastic surgery shows your prospective surgeon did not take any shortcuts in his or her training.

Usually treatment of a tuberous breast in our practice Involves some treatment of the areola, and special implants and careful measurement.

You should talk to several doctors and, in experienced hands, you will usually hear the same advice.

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.

Hello!  Thank you for your question!   Given your photos, it does appear that you have a mild tuberous breast/constricted breast deformity with significant breast asymmetry as well.  The standard procedure would be placement of an implant (or tissue expander, depending on the lower pole of your breast) as well as a circumareolar breast lift.  These modalities would correct the issues with tuberous breast: constricted breast at the inferior pole, via breast prosthetic; scoring of the tissue to release the bands; lowering the inframammary fold; correcting the herniation of breast tissue into the areolae; and decreasing the overall size of the areolae.  These are the hallmarks of tuberous breasts.  You could likely get great results with an implant and possible breast lift.Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon well-versed in breast surgery is a great recommendation - discuss your goals and expectations.  If you wish, consult with a few - then you can decide who you feel most comfortable with as well as his/her plan and care afterwards.  S/he will then be able to examine and discuss the various options and assist you in deciding which decision os the right one for you, given your desires.  I would expect a very pleasing result for you!  Hope that this helps!  Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Complex breast issues are within the scope of board certified plastic surgeons from a training perspective.  You should look at photos from each plastic surgeon you consult with and be prepared for secondary surgeries/touch ups which are not unusual with asymmetrical breasts.  If possible, speak with their patients about the overall experience with the surgeon and then choose the one you are most comfortable with. Good luck!

While I know of no plastic surgeons that specialize only in correction of tuberous breasts, I do recommend that you seek a plastic surgeon experienced in treating patients with tuberous breast deformity.  These are the qualities you should seek in your plastic surgeon:

1.  Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

2.  Experienced in breast surgery and breast reconstruction

3.  Has before and after photos of previous breast augmentation and tuberous breast deformity patients that you like and are comfortable with the results

Good luck and don't hesitate to get a second opinion if you are having doubts...

Jaime Perez, M.D.

Breast Augmentation Specialist in Tampa, Florida

Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, Florida

Yes, you need a specialist and should be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon.  I see you live in Minnesota.  I would suggest going to the plastic surgeon division at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  They do hundreds of complex breast surgeries and reconstructions each year and they should be more than competent to handle your case.  

 

Good Luck