Surgery for Tuberous Breasts
Tuberous breast disorder, also known as “tubular breasts” and scientifically termed “breast hypoplasia” is a developmental variation of the breasts, and is typically characterised by the breasts appearing more elongated or conical in shape, rather than round.
Tuberous breasts typically do not appear to have a round shape and are commonly different on each side and can occur in one or both breasts.
While not all tuberous breast cases are obvious, patients may seek surgery to create more symmetrical and proportionate breasts, that present less tubular in appearance. There are no health issues associated with tuberous breasts and surgery can be sought for aesthetic reasons.
Tuberous breast surgery is a medical procedure and medical rebates are available.
Surgery for tuberous breasts
Surgical intervention of tubular breasts is a day procedure and should be performed under general anaesthetic administered by a qualified anaesthetist. All tuberous breast surgery should be performed at a fully-accredited hospital. Dr. Richardson operates out of four fully-accredited hospitals in Brisbane.
South Bank Day Hospital
North Lakes Day Hospital
Westside Private Hospital
St. Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
How does tubular breast surgery work?
Tubular breast surgery can be performed using a number of techniques. These techniques include breast augmentation mammoplasty, breast lift mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty, or breast reduction mammaplasty. All of these techniques have their unique attributes and are suitable for different patients.
How long does tuberous breast surgery take?
Tuberous breast surgery itself takes between 1 – 1.5hrs and there is generally around 5-6 hours between hospital admission and discharge. You will see from Dr. Richardson’s tubular breast before and afters on his Instagram.
What is tubular breast surgery recovery like?
Recovery after surgery for tubular breasts will depend on the specific procedure performed. As a general rule, patients should take one week off work and driving, three weeks of light exercise, and six weeks off strenuous activity. After six weeks patients should be able to return to their normal lifestyle and will be feeling well and no longer limited. The particular details of recovery can be found on either the breast augmentation mammoplasty recovery or breast lift mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty pages.
Tuberous Breast Surgery: Before & Afters
The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise.
Tuberous breast disorder, also known as “tubular breasts” and scientifically termed “breast hypoplasia” is a developmental variation of the breasts, and is typically characterised by the breasts appearing more elongated or conical in shape, rather than round.
If you have any questions, or think you may have tuberous breasts and would like more information about tuberous breast surgery, contact our friendly team to find out more.
At your initial consultation with Brisbane plastic surgeon Dr. Philip Richardson, you will be greeted by our reception staff who will provide you will a patient registration form and take any reports or referral letters. We will be available in the waiting room to answer any questions you have about potential surgery, dates or booking information. Dr. Richardson will then invite you into your consultation, where you will take time to discuss your goals and reasons for attending the clinic.
Your consultation with Dr. Richardson is an opportunity to thoroughly discuss what you want to achieve from tuberous breast surgery and formulate a treatment plan to suit these goals. Dr. Richardson seeks to understand each patient’s unique lifestyle so that he can tailor their surgical plan accordingly.
The type of implant and the implant placement may vary according to patient hobbies, occupation, plans for future children, and other lifestyle considerations. You will discuss with Dr. Richardson your desired breast shape and size, and he will take your medical history and measurements. It’s very helpful if patients bring photos with inspiration of their desired breast aesthetic, as this helps to place both patient and surgeon on the same page.
After you have thoroughly discussed your goals and Dr. Richardson has an understanding of what you would like to achieve, he will provide a number of recommendations relating to the type of implant including size, shape, and profile, as well as the placement of the implant and surgical technique. At your initial consultation you will be able to try on a number of trial implants in a sports bra to gauge the feeling of each size and profile. You will not make any concrete decisions at this appointment, but Dr. Richardson will write down your potential implant options which you can trial again at your second consult.
Dr. Richardson will then confirm your surgical procedure, discuss the operation and recovery, and educate you thoroughly regarding the risks associated with the procedure. Once you are fully satisfied and feel all your questions have been answered, Dr. Richardson will then guide you out to our patient liaison, who will help you take the next steps in your journey and answer any additional questions you may have. We will have a chat to you about when you are considering surgery, provide you with your personal quote and additional pertinent details of your surgical procedure to assist and ensure you can make an informed decision. For patients who may be ready to book in as soon as possible, we will schedule your required second consultation with Dr. Richardson to confirm your treatment plan before we can secure your surgery date. For other patients who may have a specific time frame in mind according to their annual leave and personal circumstances, we can provide you with a number of hospital quotes for your desired time period to help you make the best decision for you. You will be sent home on your consultation day with a gift bag that includes our comprehensive BPCS magazine that is an intensive guide from consultation to post-op care. The rest of the team are here to answer any questions you may have and ensure that you feel completely prepared to make a decision!
As with any surgery, there are risks involved with a tuberous breast surgery. The first to consider is a possible adverse response to the general anaesthetic, bruising, swelling, excessive bleeding, infection, and scarring. Other risks include capsular contracture, fluid build-up around the implant, changes in nipple sensation, implant leakage, rippling of the implant, and asymmetry. Serious adverse effects, however, are very uncommon. Dr. Richardson does everything possible to prevent and treat negative side effects, and this will be discussed at your consultation. We place a large emphasis on educating patients regarding potential risks to ensure both parties are taking all measures to prevent and understand them.
You can learn more about the risks of surgery here.
For patients seeking surgery, finance and payment methods can be arranged to suit the patient’s personal preference and circumstances. We accept the following payment options:
- cash
- debit card
- credit card
- cheque
- direct bank transfer
- partial payments made over a period of time, ensuring full payment is made at least 2 weeks prior to surgery
- Zip Pay / Zip Money
The Australian Medical Board and Australian Society of Plastic Surgery Code of Conduct prevents surgeons from offering “financing schemes to patients, either directly or through a third party, such as loans or commercial payment plans” [14.3, Guidelines for Registered Medical Practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures, 2023].
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