For the past few years I've been reading about tuberous breast syndrome and believe I have it but would like a professional opinion. A little background history- I'm 31, 5'2" 135 lbs, no children, I have PCOS, have gone up and down with weight within a 30 lb range so I've never had MASSIVE weight loss, & my breasts have looked like this since puberty. My goal is to just have natural, feminine, NORMAL looking breasts. Do I have the deformity & what surgical route should I take to achieve my goal?
Answer: Do You Have Tubular Breast Deformity? Thank you for your question regarding whether you have tubular breast deformity syndrome. In my opinion, yes, you do have tubular breast deformity. A tubular breast is a breast in the shape of a tuber or potato. Tubers are a name associated with several plants in the plant kingdom including potatoes and yams. Specifically, a tuberous breast by definition has a tubular base, a cylindrical body, and a large pendulous areola. In my opinion, you fit all these criteria. The way to correct this is with an implant. I would suggest a silicone smooth-wall high-profile implant to achieve the breast augmentation part of your tubular breast deformity. Based on your anatomy, I believe you could choose up to even a full D. Of course you could choose smaller if you prefer. You would also require a mastopexy. A mastopexy would probably require an anchor-type mastopexy with the incision around the areola, down the front of the breast, and underneath the breast. A very important component of tubular breast deformity is areola reduction. This would also be done at the same time. Most surgeons do the augmentation, anchor mastopexy, and areola reduction in the same procedure. Some plastic surgeons stage these procedures. An important part of the surgery is the release of the base of the breast to allow proper placement of the underlying breast implant. These are done under general anesthesia with a board-certified MD anesthesiologist. These procedures are typically performed in an outpatient recovery center and would require approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Plan a 1-2 week recovery. Drains usually are not required. I hope this helps to answer your question regarding whether you have a tuberous breast deformity.
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Answer: Do You Have Tubular Breast Deformity? Thank you for your question regarding whether you have tubular breast deformity syndrome. In my opinion, yes, you do have tubular breast deformity. A tubular breast is a breast in the shape of a tuber or potato. Tubers are a name associated with several plants in the plant kingdom including potatoes and yams. Specifically, a tuberous breast by definition has a tubular base, a cylindrical body, and a large pendulous areola. In my opinion, you fit all these criteria. The way to correct this is with an implant. I would suggest a silicone smooth-wall high-profile implant to achieve the breast augmentation part of your tubular breast deformity. Based on your anatomy, I believe you could choose up to even a full D. Of course you could choose smaller if you prefer. You would also require a mastopexy. A mastopexy would probably require an anchor-type mastopexy with the incision around the areola, down the front of the breast, and underneath the breast. A very important component of tubular breast deformity is areola reduction. This would also be done at the same time. Most surgeons do the augmentation, anchor mastopexy, and areola reduction in the same procedure. Some plastic surgeons stage these procedures. An important part of the surgery is the release of the base of the breast to allow proper placement of the underlying breast implant. These are done under general anesthesia with a board-certified MD anesthesiologist. These procedures are typically performed in an outpatient recovery center and would require approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Plan a 1-2 week recovery. Drains usually are not required. I hope this helps to answer your question regarding whether you have a tuberous breast deformity.
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Answer: Tuberous breasts Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You may have a mild tuberous deformity but based on these photos, I would recommend a breast lift and implants. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Tuberous breasts Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You may have a mild tuberous deformity but based on these photos, I would recommend a breast lift and implants. I hope this helps.
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March 2, 2022
Answer: Breasts No, you do not have tuberous, shaped like tubers, breasts, but do have some sagging. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing your options of a lift and possible augmentation.
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March 2, 2022
Answer: Breasts No, you do not have tuberous, shaped like tubers, breasts, but do have some sagging. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing your options of a lift and possible augmentation.
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February 21, 2022
Answer: Not tubular Your breasts don’t appear to be tubular or “deformed", as they have a distinct breast fold and no constriction of tissue around the areolae. They may just be sagging, as your nipples appear to be located below your breast fold. A breast lift may be suitable to reshape your breasts to make them fuller and perkier, and implants can be placed if you’d like to make them larger.
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February 21, 2022
Answer: Not tubular Your breasts don’t appear to be tubular or “deformed", as they have a distinct breast fold and no constriction of tissue around the areolae. They may just be sagging, as your nipples appear to be located below your breast fold. A breast lift may be suitable to reshape your breasts to make them fuller and perkier, and implants can be placed if you’d like to make them larger.
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February 10, 2022
Answer: Mastopexy I’m not certain you have tuberous breasts, but I am certain a mastopexy would make you happy. You’ll be trading a scar around the nipple straight down the middle of the breast and in the crease line for a perky round breast with a smaller nipple areolar complex. I think you would be very happy with that.
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February 10, 2022
Answer: Mastopexy I’m not certain you have tuberous breasts, but I am certain a mastopexy would make you happy. You’ll be trading a scar around the nipple straight down the middle of the breast and in the crease line for a perky round breast with a smaller nipple areolar complex. I think you would be very happy with that.
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