Do I need (tuberous) breast surgery or just a nipple reduction? (photos)

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i've been very insecure about my breasts for a few years. not really because of their size but more to do with their shape. i've been reading a lot about tuberous breasts and i have a strong feeling that i have them (widely spaced breasts, not much tissue, "tube" shaped when my nipples are puffy) but when my nipples are erect, they look fine so i wondered if i'd need actual tuberous breast surgery or if i could just get a nipple reduction and be fine. thanks

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it does not appear that you have tuberous breasts.  You can have areola reduction if you would like in order to reduce the size and puffiness of the nipple/areola complex.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts are not tuberous but widely separated.  A nipple reduction can be performed.  Another alternative to consider, if you want more increased cleavage, is either fat transfer or a mini lift.  Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  At the same time, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You appear to have a mild tuberous breast deformity which can be corrected with the use of implant along with a lift to correct the constricting bands. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear apprehensiveseals,
tuberous breasts are not simply small or underdeveloped breasts. The appearance of the breast can range from mild to severe, and typical traits include: enlarged, puffy areola, rather wide spacing between the breasts, very little breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal inferior breast fold, and narrow base at the chest wall.The type of surgery best for you will depend on the severity of your condition.My preferred technique for tuberous breast correction involves a multistep procedure where the breast tissue is released in a radial pattern to prevent herniation into the areola and placement of a custom implant size is in the breast to allow appropriate expansion of the breast in the restricted dimensions. This can often be done in a single procedure but sometimes may require two surgeries.That said, it is best that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in person examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

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