Any woman who, once she is fully developed, is affected by this malformation is a candidate for tuberous breast augmentation surgery or tubular breast correction.

This type of breast is characterised by a tubular or conical shaped breast, large areola in proportion to the breast, constriction of the lower pole, empty upper pole, spacing between breasts (no volume in the cleavage), raised submammary fold and/or herniated areola. It is also often associated with breast asymmetry and hypoplasia (very small breasts).

This malformation, which often causes problems of self-esteem in women, may be associated with breast asymmetry and sagging breasts.

This surgery is technically more complicated than a breast augmentation and, therefore, requires the experience and skill of the surgeon. During surgery, work must be performed on the size of the breast and to modify the shape of the mammary gland to achieve the required morphology and appearance: widening the base of the breast and redistributing the volume of the breast. A breast implant is then inserted to give greater volume and improve any existing asymmetry.

Sometimes, where the breast sags somewhat, a mastopexy with implant might be advised for optimum results.

The breast implants used in this type of surgery are the same as those commonly used in breast augmentation surgery. They are made of state-of-the-art, high quality cohesive silicone gel, which are the safest. You will decide, along with your surgeon, as to what the breast implant to be used in your case will be like, not only in terms of volume but also of profile, projection, shape, surface, etc. There are many types of breast implant and choosing one or another will determine the ultimate shape of the breast. In the case of asymmetry, the volume of both implants might also differ.

Your plastic surgeon will advise you on all these aspects for a more attractive, natural result. You will find more information on breast implants in this article.

When the plastic surgeon must modify the shape of the mammary gland for optimum results. The approach used will be transareolar, making a decision around the areolar right where the skin changes colour. This means that the scar will become invisible over time.

Tuberous breast correction via breast augmentation is a relative short surgery. It normally takes one and a half to three hours, depending on each case and whether a breast lift or mastopexy is required. General anaesthesia is used, and an overnight stay at IM CLINIC is recommended.

Breast remodelling resulting from tubular breast correction surgery normalises the breast anatomy to give women attractive, symmetrical, well positioned and balanced breasts.

Almost all the inflammatory process will have disappeared after one month, although overall evolution until the patient is finally stabilised will take around six months.

The swelling disappears almost completely after around one month. This is when the breasts will begin to look more natural. However, there will still be small changes until the process ends, which is more or less six months after surgery.

You will have drainage for the first two days to reduce swelling and postoperative discomfort. Depending on your progress, this will be removed during your first check up or later on. The stitches will be removed one week to ten days after surgery.

You will wear a breast support band and a special bra for the first month after tubular breast augmentation surgery. It is important not to wear any other kind of bra other than those recommended.

During the initial visit to your plastic surgeon, you will be told when to start with postoperative therapy treatment with our specialist therapists who will help you recover better and faster.

You can resume your social life a few days after surgery. Going back to work will depend on your job.