Can the tight ring of a tuberous breast be cut out?

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.

Unfortunately there is no 'ring' that can be removed from the breast. The exact cause of tuberous breast is unknown in its entirety. There seems to be an imbalance in the formation of the gland causing a protrusion (herniation) of the central potion of the breast. I know of no hormonal manipulation that would be beneficial. Fortunately, surgical techniques aimed at reducing the restriction of the gland can be quite successful. I would recommend that you seek consultation from a qualified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck!

Dear Hope,   Tuberous breasts are defined by tissue tightness of the lower pole of the breasts, herniation of the areola and some degree of ptosis. A person can have the whole presentation or some components of it. A ring does not exist and the syndrom appears only at teen years when the breasts start developing. No hormonal association is known and no one knows the reasons for it's occurrence. I have done many tuberous breasts augmentation in my 27 years of practice and the best, most natural and most attractive technique for that condition is breasts augmentation with implants and mini lift ( donut, circum areola etc ). That technique will strech the lower pole, raise the areola to more attractive level and eliminate the herniating protrusion of the areolas which is very disliked by women. So, the " other staff  " is realy the only way to give you very attractive and faminine breasts that hopefully will improve your self esteem and confidence. Always, consult only with experienced board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and you like them. Also, check the reviews for posive patients experience.            Best of luck,                          Dr Widder   

1. No, we don't all have tights rings around the breasts, as far as we know about breast development.2. Hormones are usually NOT the cause of tuberous breasts.3. The "ring" is not a physical anatomic structure that can be simple remove.  It's a round area of tight tissue formation.  The surgery to "do all of the other stuff" is designed to remove the effect of this tight collagen area, and to leave a breast that is complimentary to the body and looks normal and natural.  Skipping steps will always lead to a less than ideal results.

As discussed by the other surgeons, a tuberous breast deformity is a congenital disorder of unknown cause.  The tight fascial - constricting tissue does not allow the breast to develop normally especially in the lower pole of the breast and since the areola is not similarly affected, the breast tissue expands or herniates through the areola causing it to enlarge as well.  The condition is usually bilateral to varying degrees.Surgical correction involves placement of an implant, either subglandular, or dual plane submuscular, and making radial cuts through the tight fascial and breast tissue to allow the implant to 'expand' the breast.  This is done through an incision that goes all the way around the areola so that it can be reduced at the same time.  Surgical results are usually very good.

Tuberous breast deformity is a congenital anatomic deformity in which the lowe pole of the breast is constricted and the breast tissue herniates through an enlarged areola.  There is no hormonal abnormality nor is there a constricting ring amenable to excision.  If you believe you have tuberous breast deformity and want to discuss your options for treatment, I would suggesst you see a board certified plastic surgeon with a large experience in aesthetic breast surgery for a formal consultation.  The website surgery.org is a place to start for names of surgeons in your area.

Tuberous breasts are genetic in nature. They do not occur from tight rings in utero.  The issues are often tight lower pole, herniated tissue through areola, and often hypomastia that has to be treated.

Thank you for your question.  No there is no tight ring around the breast in utero.  Hormones to my knowledge do not cause tuberous breast.  There is no specific tight ring rather there are vertical constricting bands causing the constriction of the tuberous breast.  For more information on tuberous breasts please read the following link: