Tubular breast
Tubular (also known as tuberous) breast is a condition of abnormal breast development characterised by puffy nipples, large areola (much greater than expected for the the size of the breasts), lack of a full round breast mound due to a tight skin envelope. Each woman may exhibit some of these changes to varying degrees. Often asymmetry (difference between size and shape of breasts) is also experienced.
Most women have a slight different between left and right breasts. This is natural and to be expected! The old adage: “sisters not twins” speaks truth here.
Women with tubular breasts may feel self conscious as they feel they look different. Many seek augmentation to correct this, but augmentation alone may not give them the optimal outcome.
Tubular breast correction procedures aim to address these issues and improve the appearance, size and symmetry. In doing so many patients achieve a more balanced silhouette and greater confidence.
Time in Theatre
2-2.5 hours
Return to work
1-2 weeks
Recovery time
6 weeks
£
Average cost
From £6500
About Tubular breast
Tubular breast correction is performed under general anaesthesia. During surgery the features identified are addressed using different techniques including breast implants, and fat grafting. Large and puffy nipples are corrected. Ptosis (droop) may be corrected also.
Sometimes a staged surgical approach is necessary.
Tubular breast is available at our Bolton, Blackburn and West Yorkshire locations.
Many tubular breast surgery patients chose to stay in hospital overnight. You may wish to allow 1-2 weeks to recover following surgery depending on your occupation. Mr Molajo recommends wearing a surgical bra for 6 weeks. Additionally, he also requests that you avoid heavy lifting and activities that cause bouncing for 6 weeks.
1 week: wound check and review
6 weeks: You should be able to return to most of your normal activities. Your scars will start to fade.
After a few months: Your breasts will continue to soften and feel more natural. Your scars will continue to improve over the next 12-18 months.
The decision to have tubular breast surgery is very personal, but empowering.
The consultation with Mr Molajo is relaxed but informative and seeks to determine what you want to achieve. There are situations where tubular breast surgery is not right for a patient. Mr Molajo is always open and honest and will tell you if he feels surgery may not be right for you.
Tubular breast surgery usually produces high satisfaction but certain risks need consideration.
They include risks common to all surgery - infection, bleeding and unpredictable scarring. Nipple related issues including sensation changes, inability to breast feed and loss of blood supply to the nipple leading to nipple loss (very rare).
In most cases the size achieved is close to what the patient wishes, but it is not possible to guarantee final cup size.