Tuberous Breasts

Most women have slightly different breasts; however, in some cases the asymmetries are particularly evident and can create strong embarrassment, generating limitations in daily life. Tuberous breast deformity can take on different aspects. Some of the common symptoms include: conical shape with enlarged areola; unusually narrow breast base; significant spacing between the breasts; tight breast skin under the nipple; poorly defined or absent inframammary fold; flat appearance to the upper half of the breast; breast tissue that appears to project into the areola and nipple. In some women the condition affects only one breast and creates an asymmetrical appearance that can be very difficult to minimize. Corrective surgery allows you to restore symmetry and reshape your breasts to give them the desired shape and volume.

During the specialist visit, the surgeon will examine the patient's history, evaluate her physical characteristics and expectations, thus identifying the best solution for her case. The surgeon will also inform the patient of the risks associated with surgery to correct tuberous and asymmetric breasts, explaining the procedure in detail.

Before surgery it is necessary to undergo tests. The surgeon will prescribe them. In particular, a bilateral breast ultrasound is useful.

The procedure, performed under general anesthesia, may be performed as a day hospital procedure or require an overnight stay. 

In less severe cases, correcting tuberous breasts may require breast augmentation alone. Other times, however, it is necessary to restructure, reshape, and augment the breasts while simultaneously repositioning the areola. 

The mammary gland can be expanded with or without the insertion of an implant, reshaping it through lipofilling (i.e. the use of autologous fat taken from other parts of the patient's body). 

In some cases, multiple procedures are necessary. Before implant placement, it may be necessary to expand the base of the breast; this is done using special implants that are inflated by injecting saline solution weekly. In cases of ptosis, a breast lift is also necessary, which involves removing excess tissue and repositioning the breast and areola. 

The procedures needed to correct asymmetrical breasts can also vary depending on the severity of the asymmetry. 

The areas that may require intervention include the shape, position, and volume of the breasts, and, depending on the case, the following may be necessary: ​​breast augmentation; breast reduction; or breast lift. In many cases, optimal results are achieved by combining a reduction procedure with a mastopexy (breast lift). 

Furthermore, in the presence of severe asymmetries, surgical revision may be necessary.

Swelling, tenderness or mild pain may occur after surgery. It is possible to resume normal daily activities after 1-2 days, but avoid heavy activities and vigorous sports for a few weeks. Bandages are typically applied to minimize swelling, and the use of a surgical bra may be recommended to speed recovery. Furthermore, to remove a probable accumulation of fluids, drainage tubes are placed which can be removed after about a week.

The pain can be effectively counteracted by taking painkillers. You may also be prescribed antibiotics.

Scars vary depending on the surgical technique chosen. They can be periareolar, under the sulcus or inverted T. For healing it is necessary to wait at least a year.

Once the swelling has disappeared, the result of the surgery is permanent.

When asked about costs, it is impossible to give a price or even an estimate. All breast augmentation procedures are customized for each patient, and costs vary depending on the type of implants chosen, the clinic selected, the complexity of the operation and other factors. Therefore, I cannot reply via email or WhatsApp on how much the surgery costs without having carried out a specialist visit. As for the before and after results, I invite you to view my page Instagram.