Tuberous Breast Correction
in Beverly Hills, CA
Why Choose Nazarian Plastic Surgery for Tuberous Breast Correction?
At Nazarian Plastic Surgery, we believe that feeling good in your body has a ripple effect throughout every area of your life. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian specializes in tuberous breast correction for individuals who are physically and emotionally impacted by the appearance of tuberous breasts (also called tubular breasts). Our personalized approach ensures expert care tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Dr. Sheila Nazarian is a world-renowned plastic surgeon whose work can be viewed on her Emmy-nominated series Skin Decision. She performs every procedure in our on-site AAAA-accredited surgery center, ensuring a safe and seamless experience. Combining expertise with artistry, Dr. Nazarian focuses on enhancing the unique beauty that is yours alone.
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Tuberous Breast Surgery at a Glance
- Condition. Tuberous breasts are the result of a developmental difference that causes breast tissue to form in an elongated, almost tubular breast shape.
- Treatment. Cosmetic tuberous breast surgery can involve repositioning breast tissue, using fat grafting or breast implants to fill out breast shape, or a combination of approaches.
- Recovery. 1-2 weeks of limited activity and 4-6 weeks before resuming strenuous exercise.
- Results. More rounded breast contours can promote a positive self-image, open up more clothing options, and improve confidence when performing various activities.
Breast Development
What Are Tuberous Breasts?
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. However, a condition known as tuberous breasts or tubular breasts can lead to a more pronounced variation in breast shape. Tuberous breasts are the result of connective tissue not developing in the typical way during puberty. While tuberous breasts are not a medical concern, they may affect self-confidence for some women.
Tuberous breasts may have any of the following traits:
- Extra space between the breasts (1.5 inches or more)
- A narrow breast base
- A downward-pointing nipple-areola complex or enlarged areolas
- Nipples that are close to the breast crease
- Breasts that have a tubular, triangle, or oval shape
- Asymmetrical breasts
- Breasts that lack volume and have a drooping appearance
One or both breasts may be affected. For individuals who are dissatisfied with the appearance of elongated, tube-shaped breasts, Dr. Nazarian performs tuberous breast surgery to provide a more rounded, typical breast shape.
Several Techniques. One Beautiful Result.
What is Tuberous Breast Surgery?
Tuberous breast surgery, also known as tuberous breast correction, is a cosmetic procedure aimed at correcting the appearance of tuberous breasts. By reshaping the breast tissue and restoring volume, this surgery can correct breast asymmetry, enhance contours, and provide a pleasing aesthetic result.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Nazarian will assess your concerns and aesthetic goals to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Tuberous breast surgery may involve a combination of techniques, such as breast tissue expansion, breast augmentation, a breast lift, or nipple-areolar reduction or repositioning to achieve optimal results.
Below, we break down the various surgical techniques that may be used in tuberous breast surgery:
Tissue Expansion
Tissue expanders are often used to help prepare tuberous breasts for other methods of correction. Tuberous breasts are caused by constricted breast tissue, which may require tissue expansion before the breasts are lifted, reshaped, or augmented.
Breast Augmentation
Dr. Nazarian specializes in breast augmentation using silicone or saline breast implants or fat grafting (fat transfer) augmentation.
Breast implants are a good choice for tuberous breast patients seeking a more significant increase in breast volume and protrusion. Implants come in several materials, shapes, sizes, and textures, providing plenty of flexibility to meet specific needs and individual aesthetic goals.
Fat transfer involves collecting fat from another area of the body using liposuction. The fat is then precisely injected to enhance the volume and shapeliness of the breasts. This approach is a good choice for tuberous breast patients seeking a more natural, modest volume increase and tailored re-contouring.
Breast Lift
A breast lift involves removing excess breast tissue like lax skin and elevating the breast mound on the chest wall. It may be combined with breast implant or fat transfer augmentation to improve the size, shape, and position of the patient's breasts.
Nipple Areola Complex Correction of Tubular Breasts
If you have tuberous breasts, you may have large areolas, nipples that fall below the breast crease, or a nipple areola complex with a puffy shape. Dr. Nazarian can address these concerns during surgery by reducing areola size, elevating the nipples on the breast mound, or releasing the constricted tissues that cause puffy-looking nipples.
Benefits of Surgery
For patients who feel unhappy about the volume or contours of tuberous breasts, cosmetic surgery has the potential to provide several life-changing benefits:
- Enhanced breast shape and symmetry
- Stronger self-confidence and a more positive body image
- The ability to wear more clothing styles comfortably
- Improved physical comfort
- Enhanced sexual well-being and confidence in intimate relationships
- Long-term results
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Am I a Candidate for Tuberous Breast Correction?
Ideal candidates for tuberous breast correction are individuals in good general and physical health who are dissatisfied with the appearance of tuberous, constricted breasts resulting from differences during breast development. Candidates must have fully developed breasts. Individuals with an abnormal mammogram, serious medical condition, or active infection may not be candidates for surgery. Dr. Nazarian will review your medical history to ensure that tuberous breast surgery can help you safely meet your goals for a more aesthetically pleasing breast shape.
It's important to maintain realistic expectations about the results of your tuberous breast surgery. Working with a plastic surgeon of Dr. Nazarian's caliber ensures you receive meticulously personalized care that leads to a beautiful result.
What To Expect During Your Recovery
Tuberous Breast Surgery Recovery
Recovery timeline. Following tuberous breast surgery, recovery times vary based on the type of procedure performed. If a tissue expander is needed to reshape constricted breasts, your surgery may be staged into more than one procedure.
During pre-operative planning, our team will discuss your expected recovery timeline so you can plan for the necessary downtime. In most cases, patients can return to light activities within a week or two after their tuberous breast treatment, with a more gradual return to strenuous exercise after four to six weeks.
Aftercare requirements. To promote healing and achieve optimal results, it's essential to follow Dr. Nazarian's post-operative instructions. In addition to providing medication for pain management in the first days after surgery, she will recommend supplements that aid in healing and help swelling and bruising subside. In most cases, a surgical bra is worn during recovery from breast surgery to aid in optimal healing.
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Tuberous Breast Surgery Results
Patients can typically see initial results within a few weeks after surgery, with final results becoming more apparent as swelling resolves and the breasts settle into their new shape. The longevity of results varies depending on individual factors such as aging, weight fluctuations, and lifestyle habits. However, with proper care and maintenance, the results of tuberous breast correction can be long-lasting, promoting a more confident, beautiful future.
Tuberous Breast Correction
Frequently Asked Questions
It's normal to experience some level of pain or discomfort after breast surgery. Swelling is a common side effect and may persist for several weeks. Bruising around the surgical site is also common and will subside over time.
While some scarring is inevitable, Dr. Nazarian employs advanced techniques to minimize scarring and ensure natural-looking results. When possible, breast surgery incisions are placed in the breast crease or around the areola, where they easily blend in. Good scar management helps incision lines fade and flatten out as much as possible to provide an aesthetically pleasing result.
As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks and complications, which Dr. Nazarian will discuss with you during your consultation.
Yes, the correction of tubular breasts may involve a combination of surgical techniques such as breast augmentation, breast lift, or liposuction to achieve comprehensive enhancement. Depending on your individual goals, other surgeries such as non-surgical body sculpting, surgical body sculpting, a tummy tuck, or a body lift may be incorporated into your personalized treatment plan.
