I live in the UK and if I do have tubular breasts it may be possible to get surgery on the NHS. Are they tubular? (photo)

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I don't want to go to my doctor about this until I have other opinions really because if I don't, I don't want to have whipped my boobs out infront of my doctor needlessly. I'm particularly self concious about the shape of my boobs. I live in the uk and if I do have tubular breasts it may be possible to get surgery on the NHS. Thanks.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You do not have tubular breasts, you have asymmetry and marked ptosis.  You would benefit from a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Lift.  This can be done avoiding the vertical incision of the Wise pattern.  The weight of your breast is transferred to the underlying muscle to relieve neck, back and shoulder pain, preserve areola sensitivity and ability to breast feed.  You are an excellent candidate for this new technique.

	Best Wishes,

	Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures.

	No, your breast do not demonstrate characteristics seen with tubular ( constricted) breasts.  Your pictures demonstrate significant asymmetric breast ptosis with one breast significant larger than the other. At some point, you may benefit from breast lifting/reduction surgery. This operation will serve to elevate the breasts on your chest wall and will likely improve breast symmetry significantly. The downsides associated with the operation are the presence of scars.

	 You will benefit from consultation with well experienced plastic surgeons in your area; ask to see lots of examples of their work helping patients in your situation.

	Best wishes.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

The only way to really know is by direct examination. Tuberous breasts exemplify 3 main properties. 1. Herniated breast tissue into the nipple areaola complex making it look puffy, 2. Tight lower breast pole, and a high riding inframammary crease. Many of these I can not tell from you pictures. From what I see you simply have one big breast and one smaller breast. Depending on what size you want to be I would reduce the right side and then a mastopexy or small reduction on the left. A direct examination with a board certified Plastic Surgeon will give you the answers you are seeking.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

My goes is YES but the posted photo is of very poor exposure! Best to find a doctor you trust to be examined in person.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Based solely on the photos you posted, it does not look like you have tuberous breasts. Theyr are definitely sagging.

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