I’ve always wanted to know if my breasts were tuberous or not because I see a lot of images online of tuberous breasts but I don’t entirely relate to the images I see. I want to be able to breast feed in the future but I heard tuberous breasts cannot or they do not supply enough milk. If that’s true and I do have tuberous breasts and I won’t be able to breastfeed I would like to opt for a breast augmentation. I would just appreciate some insight on wether or not my breasts are tuberous.
Answer: Do I have tuberous breasts? I’m concerned about breastfeeding Without examining you it is difficult to be certain but it does appear as though you have a mild form of tuberous breasts. The lower half of your breast is concave rather than convex, indicating that there was some constriction of the tissues while the breast was developing. There is absolutely no reason to think that you will be unable to breastfeed as a result of this issue, especially given how mild yours is. This is something that can certainly be corrected as part of a breast augmentation as long as your surgeon recognizes it and releases the constricted areas appropriately. An augmentation can be done in a way to minimize the impact on breastfeeding by going through the inframammary crease and minimizing the release done to the lower half. A periareolar lift would be needed to address the puffy areola, but this should wait until after you are done having children and breastfeeding isn't a concern. Meet with a few board-certified plastic surgeons in your area until you feel comfortable that one can do the job that you want. Best of Luck!
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Answer: Do I have tuberous breasts? I’m concerned about breastfeeding Without examining you it is difficult to be certain but it does appear as though you have a mild form of tuberous breasts. The lower half of your breast is concave rather than convex, indicating that there was some constriction of the tissues while the breast was developing. There is absolutely no reason to think that you will be unable to breastfeed as a result of this issue, especially given how mild yours is. This is something that can certainly be corrected as part of a breast augmentation as long as your surgeon recognizes it and releases the constricted areas appropriately. An augmentation can be done in a way to minimize the impact on breastfeeding by going through the inframammary crease and minimizing the release done to the lower half. A periareolar lift would be needed to address the puffy areola, but this should wait until after you are done having children and breastfeeding isn't a concern. Meet with a few board-certified plastic surgeons in your area until you feel comfortable that one can do the job that you want. Best of Luck!
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Answer: Do I have tuberous breasts? I’m concerned about breastfeeding Hello, thank you for your question. From the pictures it does not seem to be tuberous breast. All tuberous breast feed normally. However, for small breast you are a great candidate for breast implant.
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Answer: Do I have tuberous breasts? I’m concerned about breastfeeding Hello, thank you for your question. From the pictures it does not seem to be tuberous breast. All tuberous breast feed normally. However, for small breast you are a great candidate for breast implant.
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May 13, 2020
Answer: My recommendation Hello, thank you for the question and photos..
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May 13, 2020
Answer: My recommendation Hello, thank you for the question and photos..
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Mild constriction to the breasts Hello! Based on your photos alone it appears you have some constriction of the breast tissue towards the areolas. Whether or not you have some mild tuberocity or whether or not you opt for breast augmentation will not affect whether or not you will be able to breast feed in the future. For more information click the link attached. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. During this time many surgeons including myself are doing virtual consultations at a reduced cost. Best of luck in your journey!
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Mild constriction to the breasts Hello! Based on your photos alone it appears you have some constriction of the breast tissue towards the areolas. Whether or not you have some mild tuberocity or whether or not you opt for breast augmentation will not affect whether or not you will be able to breast feed in the future. For more information click the link attached. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. During this time many surgeons including myself are doing virtual consultations at a reduced cost. Best of luck in your journey!
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Not tuberous from the pictures posted. Breastfeeding ability is not usually related to shape or surgery. Will I be able to breastfeed after I get breast implants? In most cases, a breast augmentation will not interfere with breastfeeding. That’s because the milk ducts are generally not disturbed during the procedure when implants are placed through an incision under the breast. However, not all women are naturally able to breastfeed, whether or not they have cosmetic breast surgery. In my experience, women who were able to breastfeed before surgery were still able to breastfeed after and regardless of their shape.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Not tuberous from the pictures posted. Breastfeeding ability is not usually related to shape or surgery. Will I be able to breastfeed after I get breast implants? In most cases, a breast augmentation will not interfere with breastfeeding. That’s because the milk ducts are generally not disturbed during the procedure when implants are placed through an incision under the breast. However, not all women are naturally able to breastfeed, whether or not they have cosmetic breast surgery. In my experience, women who were able to breastfeed before surgery were still able to breastfeed after and regardless of their shape.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Tuberous or Not? Able to Breast Feed Great question. Your breasts are entirely normal in appearance: a little more "puffiness" of the tissue beneath the areola than average but certainly not tuberous. A woman's ability to breast feed is not directly related to breast size or shape. You should anticipate that your ability to breast feed is the same as any other woman.The one thing that could reduce your ability to breast feed would be to have the breast tissue scored from behind in an unnecessary attempt to "fix" the shape of your breasts. Please see the attached link where mildly tuberous breasts were corrected by me by simply reducing the areola (no cutting from behind of breast tissue) as well as placement of implants.You are certainly a candidate for breast implants if you want them, but aesthetically my recommendation would be to leave the areola alone.Best of luck,Dr. Romanelli
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Tuberous or Not? Able to Breast Feed Great question. Your breasts are entirely normal in appearance: a little more "puffiness" of the tissue beneath the areola than average but certainly not tuberous. A woman's ability to breast feed is not directly related to breast size or shape. You should anticipate that your ability to breast feed is the same as any other woman.The one thing that could reduce your ability to breast feed would be to have the breast tissue scored from behind in an unnecessary attempt to "fix" the shape of your breasts. Please see the attached link where mildly tuberous breasts were corrected by me by simply reducing the areola (no cutting from behind of breast tissue) as well as placement of implants.You are certainly a candidate for breast implants if you want them, but aesthetically my recommendation would be to leave the areola alone.Best of luck,Dr. Romanelli
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