tuberous breast in The Woodlands
tuberous breast surgery
The term “tuberous breast” refers to a collection of characteristics that can occur with breasts including an overall small size, a very constricted lower portion of the breast, relatively enlarged areolas which may appear ‘puffy’, and an apparently wide spacing between the breasts. One of the most common characteristics is a drooping type appearance of the nipple and areola over a constricted base of the breast.
Quick Facts:
Average Procedure Time
2 – 3 Hours
Average Recovery Time
5 – 7 Weeks
Covered by Insurance
Not Typically
TUBEROUS BREAST SURGERY IN THE WOODLANDS
methods of surgery
Tuberous breast surgery is usually done with a combination of techniques. This usually involves increasing the size of the breast with a breast implant (similar to a breast augmentation), as well as repositioning the breast to a more ideal location (such as in a breast lift or ‘mastopexy.’) In extreme cases, or in patients who desire a significantly larger size, sometimes tissue expansion is necessary.
Breast Augmentation
One of the most important aspects of tuberous breast surgery is to restore a normal volume to the breast. This is most easily done with a breast implant. Patients have a choice between saline or silicone. However, because of the nature of tuberous breast, silicone may give a more natural feel due to the relatively small amount of native breast tissue.
Breast Lift
Although many patients seeking tuberous breast correction surgery are young, due to the anatomic changes that take place, many ages can benefit from a breast lift or ‘mastopexy.’ This approach allows us to do several things simultaneously: reposition the nipple/areola, reshape the breast, as well as decrease the size of the areola, if necessary.
Tissue Expansion
In patients with tuberous breasts who either desire a significant increase in size or have an extreme form of the condition with very little native breast tissue, it may be necessary to use a tissue expander. A tissue expander is a type of breast implant that can be increased in size over time to increase the size of the breast gradually. This is different from a normal breast implant and represents the first stage of a 2-stage operation. Once you are happy with the size of your new breasts, we then do a breast implant exchange procedure to remove the tissue expanders and replace them with normal breast implants.
TUBEROUS BREAST SURGERY
why are my breasts different?
Most women don’t know that tuberous breasts represent a congenital anomaly (i.e., something you are born with and develop at puberty). In fact, many women think they are simply unlucky and have an unfavorable shape to their breasts. This can lead to significant distress, especially during adolescence and into adulthood when breast shape becomes more important to one’s sense of identity. Thankfully, there are effective procedures to help restore a more natural appearance as well as a fuller bust. This allows you to wear more varied clothing types and feel more comfortable.
Individual results may vary
OUR PHILOSOPHY
tuberous breasts
“Tuberous breast is a problem that hits close to home for me, as I personally know someone who had this condition. It was wonderful to be able to hear firsthand about her experience as she went through this process, and the positive changes it made to her life. “
CHARACTERISTICS OF TUBEROUS BREASTS:
Small Breast Size
Large Areola Relative to your Breast Size
Restricted or Tight Lower Part of the Breast
below the areola
Droopiness of breast or areola
over the lower part of the breast
Wide Spacing of Breasts
Tuberous Appearance
OUR PROCESS
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As some of the The Woodlands best plastic surgeons, Dr. Bryan Correa and Dr. Caroline Clarke perfectly blend their work with total artistic integrity and detailed patient analysis. Instead of simply performing any procedure asked of them, our doctors dedicates extra time and effort to assessing all plastic surgical solutions for each unique patient to achieve their wants, needs, and goals.
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