Not everyone’s breasts grow the same way during puberty. For some women, the shape is significantly different than what is typical, a condition known as tubular breast deformity, which can significantly affect your self-confidence.
Improving your self-image is one of the biggest reasons why women seek cosmetic breast surgery from Dr. Matthew H. Steele. We encourage you to call our office and schedule a consultation to learn more about how tubular breast surgery in Parker County can be a major boost to your self-confidence.
Tubular breasts are those which did not develop as expected, often with a lack of volume and abnormal shape. The rate of occurrence is unclear, and the condition is only diagnosed when a woman pursues corrective surgery or breast augmentation.
Women with tubular breasts sometimes have a gap of more than one and a half inches between the breasts, a narrow base, or breasts that are shaped like a tube, oval, or triangle. The breasts are often asymmetrical, lack volume, and have nipples that point downward.
The reason why tubular breasts develop is unknown. It could be from a genetic change during fetal development or hormonal imbalances during puberty. The condition can affect any woman, and while it may make breastfeeding difficult, it does not cause any other health concerns.
There are three types of tubular breast tissue formation and the identification will depend on the level of constriction, areola size, and more. A type 1 deformity has minor constrictions in the breast and a minor elevation of the of the breast fold. With type 2 or type 3, these symptoms increase in severity.
Since the condition does not cause health problems, correction is only done for cosmetic reasons. The type of corrective treatment depends on the classification of your tuberous breast tissue. For example, a type 1 deformity may only require autologous fat grafting or breast augmentation with implants to change the shape and size of the breast.
During your consultation with Dr. Steele, you will discuss the type of surgical correction that may best meet your needs. For example, women with a large areola size and low breast volume may require areola reduction alongside breast augmentation. Additionally, women with tissue laxity and a high or constricted lower breast fold will often require a breast lift at the time of augmentation. Women in Parker County might have asymmetric tuberous breasts that require different treatments on each side so the results are symmetrical afterward.
The surgery, also known as tuberous breast correction, addresses the appearance of the breast tissue but cannot improve the potential for breastfeeding. The surgical correction can address a narrow base, enlarged areolas, and a high inframammary fold, which is the area where the lower breast tissue meets the chest wall.
The results of the surgery vary, depending on the severity of your condition and the specific techniques Dr. Steele uses. The primary goal is to achieve a more natural and rounded shape with enhanced symmetry between the two sides.
Tuberous breasts often lack volume, so when Dr. Steele does an augmentation, he may have to use tissue expansion techniques to increase volume and improve the overall aesthetic. Many of our patients report higher self-confidence and self-esteem with improved appearance of their breasts.
The success and satisfaction rates are generally high, but the results can vary. Plastic surgery is an art, and you want to be in the hands of an experienced artist like Dr. Matthew Steele.
Tubular breast surgery correction can revitalize your breast shape and size, improving your sense of self in the process. We encourage you to call our office and schedule your consultation with Dr. Steele to learn more about how tubular breast surgery in Parker County can repair or correct the symptoms of this condition.
