I've been told I could have tubular breasts, which I don't know a lot about and would like any other opinions please.. My nipples are or ever pointy and puffy and have been since I can remember. Any advice?
Answer: Puffy nipples Tubular usually implies a form of developmental constriction of the base of the breast. Your photographs only indicate herniation of the breast tissue under the nipple areola complex. Assuming you are happy with your breast size I would consider using the Benelli procedure that limits the scar to around the areola. It will not lift the breast tissue or enlarge your breasts but will reduce the hernia and reshape the breast from conical to a rounder shape. Some surgeons add a biologic mesh to reinforce the repair
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Answer: Puffy nipples Tubular usually implies a form of developmental constriction of the base of the breast. Your photographs only indicate herniation of the breast tissue under the nipple areola complex. Assuming you are happy with your breast size I would consider using the Benelli procedure that limits the scar to around the areola. It will not lift the breast tissue or enlarge your breasts but will reduce the hernia and reshape the breast from conical to a rounder shape. Some surgeons add a biologic mesh to reinforce the repair
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July 30, 2014
Answer: Tubular breast You may have a mildly tubular breast, but many women have a similar shape to their breast. This "tubular breast" is a shape description and is not any danger or problematic finding to you. If the shape bothers you, that is a different matter, and this can be addressed with the insertion of an implant and a surgical release of the tight tissues in the lower part of your breast at the time of surgery. The implant would change the shape of your breast by widening or rounding-out the lower pole of the breast, and filling out the upper pole of the breast to provide more cleavage. This may make the prominence of the nipple worse, and your surgeon might suggest a reduction to the areola at the same time. The first step would be consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon near you.Best regards,-Erik Hoy, M.D.
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July 30, 2014
Answer: Tubular breast You may have a mildly tubular breast, but many women have a similar shape to their breast. This "tubular breast" is a shape description and is not any danger or problematic finding to you. If the shape bothers you, that is a different matter, and this can be addressed with the insertion of an implant and a surgical release of the tight tissues in the lower part of your breast at the time of surgery. The implant would change the shape of your breast by widening or rounding-out the lower pole of the breast, and filling out the upper pole of the breast to provide more cleavage. This may make the prominence of the nipple worse, and your surgeon might suggest a reduction to the areola at the same time. The first step would be consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon near you.Best regards,-Erik Hoy, M.D.
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