CONGENITAL RESHAPING
A reconstructive procedure for congenital tuberous breasts — a narrow, constricted base and puffy areolas. We release the constricted tissue and reshape the breast into a fuller, natural, rounded form.
THE PROMISE
Tuberous (or tubular) breast is a congenital condition in which the breasts develop with a narrow, constricted base, a tall, tube-like shape, and often puffy or enlarged areolas where breast tissue herniates forward. It usually becomes apparent at puberty, frequently affects the two sides unequally, and is a common source of self-consciousness.
This is a reconstructive procedure to correct congenital tuberous breasts, characterised by a constricted base or puffy areolas. We release the constricted tissue at the base so the breast can expand naturally, and reshape it — adding volume and reducing the areola where needed — to create a natural, rounded form.
Correction is tailored to the shape of your breasts. The tight band of tissue at the base is released so the breast can take a fuller, rounder form; volume is usually added with an implant or fat transfer to round out the lower pole; and a puffy or enlarged areola is reduced and reshaped. Where the two sides differ — as they often do — each is corrected to bring them into balance.
Because every tuberous breast is different, the exact combination of techniques and the type of anaesthesia are planned with Dr. Karatzias at your consultation.
AT A GLANCE
PROCEDURE TIME
3 hours
ANAESTHESIA
General anaesthesia
DISCOMFORT
Mild post-operative pain
RECOVERY TIME
2 weeks
VISIBLE RESULTS
Immediately, final results in 2 to 4 weeks
HOW LONG IT LASTS
Permanent
A supportive surgical bra is worn for several weeks to support the new shape. Most women return to office work within one to two weeks, with strenuous activity resumed gradually over four to six weeks. Swelling settles over the following weeks, and the breasts soften into their final, rounded shape within two to four weeks.
Good candidates are women bothered by the narrow, tubular shape, puffy areolas or asymmetry of tuberous breasts — usually from puberty onwards — who are at a stable weight and in good general health. Correction is best done once the breasts are fully developed. At your consultation we assess your shape and plan the approach that suits you.
To see if you are a candidate for this procedure or if you wish to learn more details about it, please complete our online consultation form or call at +357 22 275522.
+357 22 275522
BEFORE & AFTER CASES
Results vary from person to person.
Will my breasts look natural afterwards?
That is the goal. The aim is a fuller, rounded, natural-looking breast rather than an obviously operated one — releasing the constricted base and easing the areola so the breast sits in proportion. Because the two sides are often corrected individually, a balanced, harmonious result is what we work towards.
Where will the scars be, and will they be visible?
Scars depend on what your correction needs, but they are placed as discreetly as possible — commonly around the edge of the areola, where the change in skin colour helps hide them. They are usually pink at first and fade over many months. Your likely scar pattern is explained at your consultation once the plan is set.
Does it hurt, and what are the bruising and swelling like?
Most women describe tightness and soreness rather than sharp pain in the first days, controlled with simple pain relief. Some bruising and swelling is normal early on and settles over the following weeks, while a supportive surgical bra is worn to protect the new shape.
How much time off work will I need?
Most women return to office-type work within one to two weeks. Strenuous activity, lifting and exercise are resumed gradually over about four to six weeks, so the breasts can settle and the tissue heal before any real strain.
Can it affect breastfeeding in the future?
Any surgery around the areola and breast tissue can carry some effect on future breastfeeding, though many women are still able to breastfeed. If having children later matters to you, raise it at your consultation so the plan can take it into account.
Might I need a second operation?
Most corrections are completed in one operation. Because tuberous breasts vary and the tissue can be tight, a minor refinement is occasionally needed later — something Dr. Karatzias will discuss honestly with you beforehand. What anaesthesia is used and the full plan are agreed at your consultation.
RELATED PROCEDURES
Adding volume and shape with implants — part of rounding a tuberous breast.
Balancing breasts that differ in size or shape — common with tuberous breasts.
Reshaping and lifting the breast for a firmer, rounder contour.
Book a consultation with Dr. Karatzias to discuss whether tuberous breast correction is right for you. In-person in Cyprus.
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