Breast augmentation with a tuberous breast

The tuberous breast, also called a ‘tuberous breast’, is a congenital malformation of the breast which leads to an uneven, often narrow breast shape that points downwards. Many women with tuberous breasts find their breasts aesthetically unsatisfactory and suffer from the asymmetric or unusually shaped breast. A Breast augmentation with a tuberous breast combines various surgical techniques in order to correct the shape of the breast and to create a more harmonious and more beautiful contour. 

What is a tuberous breast?

The tuberous breast is characterised by the following features:

• An uneven, elongated or tube-like shape.
• An enlarged nipple or a markedly pronounced areola.
• A narrow or severely restricted base of the breast, which leads to a ‘drooping’ shape pointing downwards.
• Missing volume in the two lower poles of the breast
• A pronounced asymmetry of the two breasts.

These features can show themselves as early as puberty and lead to great aesthetic and psychological distress. Fortunately modern techniques of plastic surgery offer solutions for improving the shape and volume of the tuberous breast aesthetically.

Who is a breast augmentation for tuberous breasts suitable for?

A breast augmentation for tuberous breasts is aimed at women who:

• Suffer from the uneven shape of their breasts.
• Would like a harmonious, natural-looking breast shape and more volume.
• Are also psychologically affected by the tuberous breast and would like to strengthen their self-confidence.
• Are seeking a combination of shape correction and volume building (for example with implants).

The course of a breast augmentation for tuberous breasts

1.   Individual consultation and planning

At the Kuzbari Centre we attach great importance to a detailed and honest consultation. Our experienced specialists Dr. René Draxler and Dr. Andreas Dobrovits analyse the initial shape of the breast and advise you comprehensively on the possibilities for correction. The planning is done individually and takes account of your wishes regarding the size, shape and symmetry of the breast.

2.   Specific techniques for correcting the tuberous breast

A breast augmentation for tuberous breasts is a complex operation that combines various techniques:

• Widening the base of the breast: to widen the narrow base of the breast, the breast tissue is loosened and reshaped. This creates the basis for a harmonious, rounder breast shape.
• Augmentation with implants: a breast implant is often necessary in order to achieve the desired volume and to optimise the shape of the breast. The size and shape of the implant is matched individually to your wishes and to the existing breast shape.
• Nipple correction / areola correction: in many women with tuberous breasts a correction of the areolae is also necessary, since these are often enlarged or asymmetric. Here the shape and size are adjusted in order to create an aesthetically harmonious overall picture.

3.   The operation

The operation is carried out under general anaesthesia and takes about two to three hours, depending on the initial situation and the extent of the correction. The incisions are made so that the scars are as inconspicuous as possible. At the Kuzbari Centre we use state-of-the-art techniques in order to promote healing and to minimise scarring.

4.   Aftercare and the healing process

After the operation you remain for a few hours for observation in our high-tech operating area. The aftercare takes place at the Kuzbari Centre, where we regularly check the progress of healing and ensure that the result is optimal. After just a few weeks you will notice clear improvements in the shape and symmetry of your breast.

Advantages of a breast augmentation for tuberous breasts

• A harmonious and aesthetic breast shape: the combination of shape correction and volume building achieves a natural and attractive result.
• Strengthening of self-confidence: an aesthetically attractive breast shape can markedly improve one’s self-image and self-confidence.
• Individually adapted treatment: every breast is unique, which is why we always tailor the treatment individually to your needs and wishes.

Risks and complications

As with every surgical operation, there are certain risks with a breast augmentation for tuberous breasts too. These include infection, scarring and the risks of an implant. Our experienced team at the Kuzbari Centre minimises these risks through precise planning and state-of-the-art surgical techniques. The safety and satisfaction of our patients are always at the forefront.

Rely on the expertise at the Kuzbari Centre 

At the Kuzbari Centre for Aesthetic Medicine in Vienna, highly qualified specialists are at your side who carry out numerous corrections and augmentations of tuberous breasts every year. We accompany you from the initial consultation throughout the entire treatment and make sure that you feel thoroughly comfortable and safe with us.