Tuberous Breast Correction

TUBEROUS BREAST The Tuberous deformity is characterised by a constricting ring of tissue at the base of the breast, which leads to deficient horizontal and vertical development of the breast with or without herniation of the breast tisSue toward the nipple- areola complex and areola enlargement. Wadi DESCRIPTION The Tuberous (snoopy or cone-shaped or constricted base) breast deformity can be common in the mild form but the severe form is very rare. It affects young women usually both sides or seldom unilaterally. Women usually inherit this condition and when severe it can cause significant psychological issues. Tuberous breasts are invariably asymmetrical in size in 90% of cases. There are mild, moderate and severe grades of this condition. Pregnancy and rapid weight loss can convert Mildly tuberous breasts to Severely tuberous. The Von Heimburg classification Grade 1 Grade2 Grade3 Grade4 Hypoplasia of lower medial quadrant Hypoplasia of both Iower quadrants with adequate areolar skin Hypoplasia of both lower quadrants with limited areolar skin Hypoplasia of all quadrants TREATMENT 1 Mild forms : Augmentation with Anatomical breast implants only Breast reduction and flap procedure to get an even breast thickness in ALL quadrants, Peri-areolar Breast Lift & Augmentation with anatomical implants. In some cases Fat Grafting may be needed at 6-12 months post- operatively to complete the transformation. 2 Moderate & Severe forms : Information provided by : Source : http://www.drtavakoli.com.au/procedure/procedures-breast/tuberous-breasts/ Dr Kourosh Tavakoli cosmetic plastic surgeon