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Tuberous breast correction

Tuberous breast correction restores the shape, symmetry, and development of tubular breasts. This creates a more natural breast shape, better proportioned to your body.

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Treatment of tuberous or tubular breasts

A tuberous breast is a congenital anomaly of breast development where the breast has a narrow base and an abnormal shape. This can cause the breast to take on a more elongated or tubular form.

The anomaly occurs during breast development in puberty. Due to a tight ring of connective tissue at the base of the breast, the breast tissue cannot develop normally.

This can lead to several characteristics:

  • a narrow breast base
  • a relatively large areola
  • little volume in the lower part of the breast
  • a tubular breast shape
  • asymmetry between both breasts
  • a high-positioned inframammary fold, resulting in a short distance between the nipple and the fold

Tuberous breast correction is a surgical procedure in which the shape of the breast is corrected and a more natural breast shape is created.

During a consultation, it will be determined which techniques are best suited for your anatomy and which correction can provide the most balanced result.

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INDICATIONS

How do you recognize tuberous breasts?

01.
Abnormal breast shape

With tuberous breasts, the breast develops differently than normal. The breast may have a narrow base and tend to grow forward, creating a tubular or elongated shape.

02.
Insufficient development at the bottom

The lower part of the breast is often insufficiently developed. As a result, there is a lack of natural rounding in the lower pole of the breast.

03.
Enlarged or stretched areola

The areola can be relatively large or stretched in proportion to the rest of the breast, which further emphasizes the shape anomaly.

04.
Asymmetry and difference in position

Tuberous breasts are often accompanied by asymmetry. There may be differences in volume, shape, nipple position, or the height of the inframammary fold between the two breasts.

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How does tuberous breast correction work?

Tuberous breast correction is tailored to the shape anomaly, the degree of asymmetry, and the available breast volume. During the consultation, it will be determined which combination of techniques is necessary to create a more natural breast shape.

Safety

During the consultation, your anatomy, expectations, and the characteristics of the tuberous breast are carefully evaluated. Based on this, a treatment plan is drawn up, with attention to shape, symmetry, and a natural result.

Results

The goal of the treatment is to create a more natural breast shape. The procedure can widen the breast base, reduce asymmetry, improve volume, and bring the areola into better proportion.

Aftercare

The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes an average of 1 to 4 hours, depending on the techniques used. Recovery and aftercare depend on the chosen treatment.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions about tuberous breast correction answered.

Is a tuberous breast a common anomaly?

This breast shape is more common than one might think, but the severity can vary greatly. Sometimes it is subtle, while other times there is a clear tubular breast, a narrow breast base, or pronounced asymmetry.

Can tuberous breasts improve on their own?

Usually not. After puberty, the basic shape generally remains present. A clear tuberous breast shape usually does not improve spontaneously without surgical correction.

Is an implant always necessary?

No. That depends on the existing breast volume and the desired shape. Sometimes a correction of the areola, rearrangement of breast tissue, or lipofilling is sufficient. When extra volume is required, an implant may be indicated.

Can lipofilling be used for tuberous breasts?

Yes. Lipofilling can help fill local volume deficits and refine the breast contour. Sometimes this is used alone, and sometimes in combination with an implant or breast lift.

Can one breast be treated differently than the other?

Yes. Tuberous breasts often involve asymmetry. Therefore, a different technique may be required for each breast to achieve a more balanced result.

Is the areola also corrected?

Often, yes. In tuberous breasts, the areola is sometimes relatively large or stretched. During the procedure, the areola can be reduced and brought into better proportion.

Where are the scars located?

That depends on the chosen technique. Often, a scar is located around the areola. With an implant, there may also be a scar in the inframammary fold. In the case of an additional lift, the scars may be more extensive.

What is the recovery process like after tuberous breast correction?

Recovery depends on the technique performed. In many cases, daily activities can be resumed after 1 to 2 weeks. Intensive exercise is usually discouraged for 4 to 6 weeks.

Can the procedure correct asymmetry?

Yes. Asymmetry is often corrected as part of the procedure. Complete symmetry is rarely achievable, but the difference can usually be significantly reduced.

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