Tuberous — or constricted — breasts are a developmental variation in which the breast has a narrow base, a tight lower pole, a high fold and sometimes a puffy, enlarged areola. Correction is more specialised than standard augmentation.
What correction involves
- Releasing the constricted tissue at the lower pole so the breast can expand.
- An implant (often with a Dual Plane III approach) to provide volume and shape.
- Reducing the areola size if it is enlarged.
- Addressing asymmetry, which is common in tuberous breasts.
Why expertise matters
Tuberous correction is technically demanding and results depend heavily on surgeon experience with the condition. Realistic expectations and careful planning are important, and minor revisions are not uncommon.