![]() ![]() Klinger, M, Caviggioli, F., Klinger, F., Villani, F., Arra, E., & Di Tommaso, L.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 4(10), e1024 Surgical treatment of tubular breast type II. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. We link primary sources - including studies, scientific references, and statistics - within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. Risks from the procedure include bleeding, scarring, infection, and risk of further deformities. In the first procedure, the surgeon will place a tissue expander in the chest the second procedure involves fitting the implants.Īny person considering surgery must be aware of the risks involved. However, if someone has breasts that differ significantly from each other, a doctor may recommend a two-step procedure. Often, a surgeon can correct the breast’s appearance in one surgery. Sometimes, a surgeon will also correct the appearance of the areola, reducing its size. Closing up the surgical site with sutures.Inserting an implant into the breast area.Forming a new lower breast fold and lower glandular flap.Making an incision running from the bottom of the areola to the back of the breast.For a more permanent solution, plastic surgeons can perform procedures to correct the tubular appearance of the breasts.ĭoctors can take a number of approaches to corrective surgery. However, approaches are available that can temporarily or permanently correct the appearance of tubular breasts.įor example, a woman may choose to wear extra padding or inserts in her bra to make her breasts appear more symmetrical. Since 1976, when tubular breasts were first described, doctors have developed and improved surgical techniques to improve tubular breasts.īecause tubular breasts do not threaten a person’s overall health, many people do not seek medical treatment for the condition. Share on Pinterest Plastic surgery may be recommended to correct the appearance of tubular breasts. This will help them determine the best surgical treatment approach If a person desires surgery to correct their breast(s), a doctor will use one of the classification systems to identify which type of tubular breast a person has. The von Heimburg classification has four categories that look at specific breast features, including the degree of deficiency of breast glandular volume, the skin in the breast below the areola, and how constricted the breast base is. Other doctors may choose to use a different classification system for categorizing tubular breasts. ![]() Severe deficiency in all four breast quadrants ![]() May be normal or have mild-moderate herniation Moderate deficiency in both lower breast quadrants Minimal to no deficiency in the lower medial breast quadrantĮlevation on medial and lateral (outer part of breasts) sides Minor elevation medially (inner part of breast) Some doctors classify tubular breasts into three category types based on multiple features observed, such as in the example below. In other people, both breasts are irregular in shape. Sometimes only one breast is affected a tubular breast can appear undeveloped compared to the other breast.Areola hypertrophy, which is when the areola is larger than normal.A saggy appearance to the breast or breasts due to an abnormally elevated lower breast fold (where the breast meets the chest).Constriction of tissue at the base of the breast.The tissue is usually the same shape from the base of the breast to the end. Breast tissue that is cylindrical instead of rounded.Tubular breasts can be any size and have some general characteristics in common. Breasts can come in all shapes and sizes, which is usually determined at the time of puberty. ![]()
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