Are these tubular breasts? Could I get away with just a lift? (Photo)

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They got much softer after pregnancy and breastfeeding but I believe they started out looking tuberous. Could I get away with just a lift? I don’t mind the size.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts are not tubular, just low on the chest wall. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @lwat, Thank you for your question. It is possible that your surgical plan includes a mammary pexy to improve the shape of the breast and the nipples. Take into account that the best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez, MD FACS.

Rafael Arenas, MD · Answer

You don't have tubular breast. After breast feeding the breast gland "deflates" and the skin falls causing different types of ptosis . In your case a breast lift is the most important part to relocated the areola and tight the skin; if you don't want a breast implant, consider with the lift you will loose at least one cup. On a personal consultation with a Board certified plastic surgeon you can speak about what is the volume you are looking for, according. to your body type and make a decision with him/her. Hope this help!

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

The traits of tubular breasts are an indistinct breast fold, constriction of tissue around nipples and possible nipple puffiness. You don’t appear to display any of these traits. A lift alone may be sufficient.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lwat,
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

Shana Kalaria, MD · Answer

Hi there, yes you have tuberous breasts and you would benefit from a breast lift using the full anchor incision. This will reduce the size of your areolas, reshape your breasts, and lift them up off of your chest wall. Please meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Hilton Becker, MD · Answer

Yes , these are tubular breasts that would benefit from a circum areolar breast lift together with an internal absorbable mesh bra.

Justin K. Williams, MD · Answer

Tuberous breast can be considered to be a spectrum of disease. You do have some components of this however they are mild in comparison to some other patients that I have seen. A breast lift and you can provide a satisfactory result. The result may be slightly better with an implant however it is your desire not to have an implant, that would be okay.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No, you do not have tubular breasts, but they do sag. Yes, you would do well with a lift and a small reduction to the larger breast to even out the differences.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it does not appear you have tubular breasts.  You do have ptosis and asymmetry.  Both could be improved with a breast lift.  If you are happy with your size it does not appear an implant would be needed in order to have a nice result.  The next step is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

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