Are my breasts tuberous?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on these photos, you do not seem to have a tuberous breast deformity. You can choose to improve the appearance of your breasts with implants to round out the shape and define the fold.

Unfortunately, surgeons have created the term tuberous breasts, a fact which causes unnecessary concerns for women. Many women just have different sizes and shapes and in my opinion shouldn't be labeled. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants, if interested. They then get to choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Dear doglover88,
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

Hi!
Just like other areas in the body, breasts come in all shapes and sizes. Tubular breasts also exist on a spectrum. A qualified plastic surgeon can certainly discuss options with you including implants and breast life to change the shape of your breasts and nipples. I think an in person consultation will help you decide on options moving forward.

Though an in person evaluation is best, it doesn't appear that your breasts are tuberous. If you are wanting to alter the shape you do appear to be a good candidate for breast augmentation. This can provide a fuller overall look to the breasts. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.

No, you do not have tuberous, shaped like tubers, breasts, but are uneven and do have some sagging. If you are concerned, please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
From your photos, I note that you demonstrate a degree of breast size asymmetry, relatively large areolae (including the area of hyperpigmentation), the nipples appear to reside at the same "altitudes" on the chest wall, the distance from the top of the breast bone to the nipples appears somewhat increased, the nipples are well above the fold at the bottom of the breasts, and there is minimal sag.
Tubular (tuberous) breasts demonstrate large puffy areolae, wide spacing between the breasts, minimal breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal fold beneath the breasts, and a narrow breast base.
You do not fit this picture.
You may wish to consider a differential fill breast augmentation with a donut lift.
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...