I'm quite confident I have tuberous breasts but do not know what grade this would be. I am wondering because I am looking at having surgery to correct it and would like to know the likelihood of medicare giving me a rebate. Also, my private health insurance covers "non-cosmetic plastic surgery" - does the amount covered by my insurance depend on the severity of the tuberous breast? How much would likely be covered by insurance?
Answer: Constricted breasts mcrose1. Your deformity is significant, and I would recommend a 2 stage reconstruction. The first stage would be placement of tissue expanders, as your skin is very tight. Once inflated, they can be exchanged for silicone implants and further refinement can also be done. I am not sure how your health system works in Australia, but it should be covered because your condition should be considered a "birth defect". Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with lots of experience with breast surgery because your case is significant, but correctable! Good luck!
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Answer: Constricted breasts mcrose1. Your deformity is significant, and I would recommend a 2 stage reconstruction. The first stage would be placement of tissue expanders, as your skin is very tight. Once inflated, they can be exchanged for silicone implants and further refinement can also be done. I am not sure how your health system works in Australia, but it should be covered because your condition should be considered a "birth defect". Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with lots of experience with breast surgery because your case is significant, but correctable! Good luck!
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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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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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January 17, 2017
Answer: Tuberous breast and Medicare cover Hi Mcrose,
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January 17, 2017
Answer: Tuberous breast and Medicare cover Hi Mcrose,
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Tuberous breast surgery concerns... Thank you for the question and pictures. I think your breast photos all of the characteristics seen with tuberous (constricted) breasts. For example, the distance from the areola to inframammary folds seems to be tight and relatively short. Your inframammary folds seem to be widely spaced from the midline of your chest. The areola do demonstrate some features associated with tubular breast such as an increased width and “puffiness”.
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Tuberous breast surgery concerns... Thank you for the question and pictures. I think your breast photos all of the characteristics seen with tuberous (constricted) breasts. For example, the distance from the areola to inframammary folds seems to be tight and relatively short. Your inframammary folds seem to be widely spaced from the midline of your chest. The areola do demonstrate some features associated with tubular breast such as an increased width and “puffiness”.
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January 13, 2017
Answer: What grade of tuberous breast am I? HI there, Thank you for your question. Yes, you do have tuberous breasts. You will want to have surgery with a board certified plastic surgeon to specializes in breast reconstruction. This operation should be covered. Best, realdrsix
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January 13, 2017
Answer: What grade of tuberous breast am I? HI there, Thank you for your question. Yes, you do have tuberous breasts. You will want to have surgery with a board certified plastic surgeon to specializes in breast reconstruction. This operation should be covered. Best, realdrsix
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