:: Tuberous Breast

Tuberous breast is a name given to a particular type of breast shape. There are a variety of forms of tuberous breast, ranging from mild to severe.

Tuberous breasts develop when the skin does not stretch adequately during puberty. The result is a tight, constricted breast, shaped somewhat like a tube. Often the breasts will have a pointed shape, rather than a nice round base. The pigmented areola is usually quite large and often looks as it if has been stuck onto the end of the breast. Women should know that tuberous breasts are more common than most people realize. Usually, correction is done after puberty, once the breasts have fully developed.

Surgery
The specific surgery required will depend upon the type of tuberous breast, but usually involves inserting a breast implant to stretch the constricted base and increase the size of the breast, followed by correction of the enlarged areola. Following surgery, most women feel a sense of improvement in their self-image and self-confidence.