What is the treatment for tubular breasts?

Women with tubular breast deformities usually require breast augmentation surgery with release of the lower portion of the breast tissue in order to recreate a normal shape and roundness to the bottom of their breasts. These patients usually will require augmentation alone, however, if they also have loose, saggy skin they may require a breast lift at the same time to achieve the desired result.

Correcting a tubular breast deformity can be very difficult. In the past, implants were usually placed above the muscle in order to recreate a more round appearance of the breast, but at this stage in my practice I prefer to place the implants, most of the time at least, half under the muscle and half over and completely release the lower portion of the breast to create a beautiful, rounder, more natural appearing shape while reducing the visibility of the implant bag edge along the inner aspect of the chest area.