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I’m finally at a point where I can have a Tuberous Breast Correction. I have started getting consultations but I’m at a crossroads. OTM or Under? Expanding saline or perm silicone Incision location Can I achieve normal non Tuberous looking breasts with one surgery or not? All the varying opinions and approaches are worrisome to me.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I think you would benefit from a lollipop lift with implants. This will elevate and reduce the size of your areolae.,I understand the logic behind the expander because your skin will be tight afterwards. However expanders are very expensive. It makes more sense to place an implant at the time of the lift and replace with larger implant later if needed. either that or do the lift first and implant after about three months. To get the best result you are probably looking at a two stage procedure.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

I highly recommend under the muscle to prevent as much direct contact between implant and the breast tissue. This is important in preventing potential capsular contracture risk.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Although your breasts may be elongated in shape, they don’t appear to be truly tuberous. This is because it doesn’t appear that you have any constriction of tissue around your nipples. For a rounder breast shape, you can consider a straightforward breast lift. If you’d like to reduce the size of your areolae, an areola reduction can be performed at the same time.

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. You seem to be a good candidate for a single stage breast augmentation using silicone implants under the muscle as well as areola reduction/lift. These procedures are challenging and need to be done expertly. Is best to have a virtual consultation to discuss options of course.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Patricia57231,
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

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