Tubular Breasts: How Breast Implants Can Create Natural, Feminine Contours

What Are Tubular Breasts?
How Are They Classified?
Impact on Confidence & Quality of Life
Surgical Solutions
Cost in Mumbai
Why Choose Dr. Milan Doshi
Patient Experiences
FAQs
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What Are Tubular Breasts?

Tubular (tuberous) breasts arise when breast development is restricted during puberty. Typical features include:

Narrow breast base with lower-pole constriction
Elongated, conical shape
Areolar herniation (enlarged, protruding areola)
Variable asymmetry; one or both sides can be affected

The condition is benign (not a health risk) but can significantly impact body image and symmetry.

How Are Tubular Breasts Classified?

Severity guides treatment planning. A practical 4-type clinical classification:

Type I: Minor constriction, narrow base, enlarged areola; lower-inner quadrant deficiency.
Type II: Moderate constriction of both lower quadrants; base narrowness is more evident.
Type III: Severe constriction with minimal breast base and significant areolar herniation.
Type IV: Extreme constriction; very small base, severe deformity and asymmetry.

Understanding type and tissue quality helps select techniques that expand the lower pole and harmonize the areola and breast base.

Impact on Confidence & Quality of Life

Tubular breast differences can influence self-esteem, clothing choices, and intimate comfort. Many patients report improved body image and psychosocial well-being after corrective surgery.

Surgical Solutions for Tubular Breasts

Correction is tailored to anatomy (type), asymmetry, tissue quality, and goals. Common techniques include:

1) Lower-Pole Release (Glandular Scoring)

Strategic scoring of the constricted lower pole to expand the breast base and correct the cone shape.

2) Areolar Reduction & Herniation Repair

Periareolar (donut) or circumareolar reshaping to reduce areola size and reinforce the areolar border.

3) Breast Implants

Carefully selected cohesive silicone gel implants to restore volume and roundness after lower-pole release.
Pocket choice (dual-plane/submuscular) supports natural slope and camouflages edges in thin tissues.

4) Fat Grafting (Hybrid Augmentation)

Autologous fat transfer to increase volume, soften transitions, and camouflage implant edges for a more natural look.

5) Tissue Expansion (Selected Cases)

Staged expansion can help severe constriction before definitive implant placement.

Your plan may combine several steps in one stage or be staged, depending on severity and skin elasticity.

What Is the Cost of Surgery in Mumbai?

Fees vary with case complexity, staging, and implant/fat-grafting needs. Typical range: ₹1,00,000–₹3,00,000. You’ll receive a personalised, itemised estimate after examination and planning.

Who Is the Best Cosmetic Surgeon for Tubular Breast Correction?

At Allure Medspa, Dr. Milan Doshi uses a customised, measurement-driven approach to expand the constricted base, refine the areola, and balance volume with implants and/or fat grafting. Goals:

Symmetry and natural lower-pole curvature
Proportionate areola size and position
Durable, soft-tissue support with discreet scars

What Do Patients Say About Their Experience?

Patients frequently report increased confidence, improved clothing fit, and natural-feeling results. They highlight our clear communication, precision technique, and supportive follow-up care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can tubular breasts be corrected without implants?

Ans. For mild cases, fat grafting plus lower-pole release may suffice. Moderate–severe constriction usually benefits from a hybrid approach (implant + fat grafting) after lower-pole scoring.

Q2. Will insurance cover the procedure?

Ans. Coverage depends on policy and whether it’s deemed reconstructive. Check with your insurer.

Q3. What is recovery like?

Ans. Most patients resume desk work in 5–7 days and normal activities in 2–4 weeks; swelling and shape refinement continue for several months.

Ready to Transform Your Shape—Confidently and Naturally

Begin with a detailed consultation and 3D-aided planning with Dr. Milan Doshi at Allure Medspa, Mumbai.

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This content is educational and not a substitute for personalised medical advice.