Dr Andrew Broadhurst, a specialist plastic surgeon, uses the appropriate techniques to perform correction surgery for tuberous breasts.
What is Tuberous Breast Disorder?
Tuberous breast disorder, also known as “breast hypoplasia,” is usually first noticed during puberty. The nipple can appear larger or more prominent due to its irregular shape. Women with this breast condition have a high breast fold, narrow base, enlarged areolas, a deficiency in breast tissue, noticeable asymmetry between the breasts, and a pointed or conical appearance rather than a rounded shape.
There are four types of tuberous breast deformities. Type one describes the mildest form and type four describes the most severe. Every corrective surgery is tailored to suit the patient’s needs and goals.
Tuberous Breast with Dr Broadhurst
“I pride myself on the individual care and support I provide each of my patients. From your first consultation, I will work one-on-one with you to tailor a treatment plan to suit your body, fit your lifestyle and achieve the enhanced look you’ve been dreaming of.”
Consultation
Your Initial Consultation
Every treatment is tailored to the patient. For this reason, you will need to have an initial appointment to establish your concerns about your breasts and how to correct them.
Dr Broadhurst will ask questions about your health and medical history to assess factors that can affect the outcomes of the surgery. It is important to raise any past surgeries you have had or any current medications. During this meeting, you will undergo a physical assessment to establish the issue with your breast shape and which methods will be used to correct it. Dr Broadhurst will advise you on the most suitable treatment whilst tailoring his approach to your preferences and goals. He will answer any questions you may have to ensure you have a good idea of what to expect from tuberous breast surgery.
Your Second Consultation
This will be in person at one of our Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, or Bundaberg locations. This second meeting will ensure you are fully informed and prepared and give you the chance to ask any further questions.
We will have a detailed discussion about the surgery to ensure that you have a clear understanding of what to expect. Dr Broadhurst is open to answering any questions you may have about tuberous breast surgery. By the end of the discussion, you should have a good understanding of what to expect before, during, and after the surgery, including the healing process.
Procedure
What to expect during your procedure?
The surgery is performed in a hospital facility under general anaesthesia. Surgeons use a number of methods during corrective surgery, depending on the needs of the patient. The most common approaches for tuberous breast surgery include:
- Breast augmentation
- Lift with augmentation
- Augmentation with fat transfer
- Breast reduction or lift
A discussion with the surgeon will help establish the appropriate approach for your breast condition. Placing breast implants is the typical approach to tuberous breast deformities. This is because implants can correct tuberous breasts’ narrow and pointed shape. Implants come in many shapes and sizes. For correcting tuberous breasts, round implants can help achieve a more symmetrical appearance by adding volume across the breast. Teardrop implants, on the other hand, are designed to mimic the natural slope of the breast, which can particularly address the constricted lower pole characteristic of tuberous breasts.
For women who want to maintain their current breast size, a breast lift can help reshape the breasts. If the tuberous breast appearance is mild, a breast lift may be sufficient. However, in more severe cases, a simple lift or implant may not be enough to correct tubular breasts. In such cases, the surgeon will need to reshape the breasts. Additionally, sometimes the areola (the pigmented area around the nipple) may be excessively large and may need to be reduced along with other procedures.
Surgeons often carry out different surgeries on each breast, as tuberous breasts are sometimes different on each side. The surgeon may use several methods to make sure the breast tissue is used effectively and that the breasts are in proportion to the rest of the body. The whole procedure can take about three hours to complete, but this can vary depending on which surgery you choose and the severity of your condition.
