Tuberous Breast Correction in Los Angeles

Oddly-shaped or unnatural-looking breasts may not pose any health risks, but they can quickly impact your confidence and comfort. With Dr. Teitelbaum, you can restore a more natural breast shape, symmetry, and proportion with a strategic tuberous breast correction.

What Are Tuberous Breasts?

Tuberous breasts, sometimes called tubular breasts, are caused when the breast tissue doesn’t grow as expected during puberty, creating a lack of volume and an irregular shape. Tuberous breasts are completely harmless, but many women choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery to correct their breast shape. Most often, both breasts are affected by this condition, but it’s possible to have one tuberous breast. Typically, tuberous breasts have the following features:

A gap larger than 1.5 inches between the breasts
Downward-pointing nipples
Large areolas
Droopiness or lack of volume at the top of the breasts
Narrow base of the breasts
A tube-like, oval, or triangular shape
Asymmetry between the breasts

Restoring Beautiful, Natural-Looking Breasts

Every patient’s experience with tuberous breasts is different, and Dr. Teitelbaum’s corrections are designed to address your unique concerns. In general, though, patients can expect the following benefits:

More natural-looking, rounded breast contour
Improved symmetry and balance between the breasts
Reduction in areola size
Correction of downward-pointing or large nipples
More consistent fullness between the upper and lower breasts
Enhanced body proportions
Increased confidence in tight or low-cut clothing

Are You a Candidate for Tuberous Breast Correction?

Ideal candidates for a tuberous breast correction are healthy, non-smoking adults who have abnormally-shaped, but otherwise healthy, breasts and wish to improve their breast shape and symmetry. Because tuberous breasts are an aesthetic concern, not a medical one, you only need a short physical examination from Dr. Teitelbaum to confirm your candidacy.

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Why Choose Dr. Teitelbaum?

As one of the leading plastic surgeons in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and beyond, Dr. Steven Teitelbaum has performed hundreds, if not thousands, of successful tuberous breast corrections over his 30+ year career. Many patients come to him for a corrective breast augmentation after seeing his results on satisfied patients around the world.

Academic and Clinical Excellence

Prior to opening his private practice in 1995, Dr. Teitelbaum received his doctorate from the UCLA School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Harvard University, earning a dual board certification in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. He now serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine, reflecting his commitment to fostering the next generation of aesthetic surgeons. Dr. Teitelbaum has brought his world-class knowledge around the globe, giving lectures to students and peers on five continents and conducting breast implant research with the FDA. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals like Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and he’s earned memberships and leadership roles in the following professional organizations:

Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, 2016-2017 President
California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Treasurer and Legislative Committee Chair
Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, Board Member

A Patient-First Philosophy

With Dr. Teitelbaum, your experience will be guided by his commitment to transparency, integrity, and trust. Every procedure is performed at his private, accredited surgical center in Santa Monica, and he works alongside a highly-trained, licensed care team. Together, their goal is to deliver the results you need without gimmicks or trendy treatments, ensuring your procedure is safe, effective, and satisfactory.

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Your Confidential Consultation

Every patient’s journey with Dr. Teitelbaum will begin with a one-on-one consultation at his Los Angeles office. There, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals and medical history, and Dr. Teitelbaum will perform an in-depth physical exam to assess your tuberous breasts and confirm the best surgical approach for you.

Pricing Your Procedure

The cost of your tuberous breast correction will depend on the following factors:

Implant type, size, and shape
Whether one or both breasts will be addressed
Surgical complexity
Whether additional procedures, like a nipple reduction or breast lift, will be performed

Once your initial consultation is complete, Dr. Teitelbaum’s team will share a clear cost breakdown and extensive financing options for full transparency.

What to Expect From Your Tuberous Breast Correction

Under Dr. Teitelbaum's care, tuberous breast correction is a highly specialized, customized procedure. Your surgery will consist of a strategic combination of techniques to reshape the breast and improve your overall body proportions. Most procedures are performed under general anesthesia.

Typically, a tuberous breast correction involves any combination of the following:

Release of constricted breast tissue
Removal or redistribution of excess breast tissue
Reshaping of the remaining breast tissue to create a natural-looking contour
Placement of a breast implant
Repositioning of the areola complex
Reduction in the size or projection of the nipple

To access your breast tissue, Dr. Teitelbaum will make a donut incision around the areola. This scar will be hidden in the dark pigmentation of the areola, helping minimize its visibility after healing.

High-Touch, Gentle Recovery

Recovery after your tuberous breast correction involves mild swelling, soreness, and tightness in the chest, which should resolve within one week. You’ll need to wear a compressive surgical bra to support your healing tissues and reduce swelling, and you may need surgical drains to encourage fluid drainage. Most patients return to light activity within a few days, but you’ll need to avoid strenuous exercise for at least two months as your breasts settle. After your procedure, Dr. Teitelbaum will share a customized recovery plan tailored to your body’s needs. This plan may include the following items:

Incision site care and cleaning protocols
Supportive garment guidance
Hygiene recommendations
Activity limitations
Sleep position restrictions
Clothing guidelines
Swelling and pain management strategies

You’ll return to Dr. Teitelbaum’s office several times over the coming months for follow-up appointments to monitor the health of your breasts. There, he’ll ensure that your implants have settled properly and your new shape is stable. Your final results will emerge once all residual swelling has faded, which may take several months.

Completing Your Transformation

Many of Dr. Teitelbaum’s Los Angeles patients include a tuberous breast correction as part of an overarching breast rejuvenation plan. Complementary procedures include the following:

Breast lift
Breast reduction
Nipple reduction
Fat grafting for contour refinement

Tuberous Breasts FAQs

Do all patients with tuberous breasts need implants?

Most patients opt to receive implants to improve the shape and volume of their breasts, but it is not necessary. You may choose a fat transfer augmentation or a simple breast lift as part of your correction. The decision depends on your anatomy, your goals, and Dr. Teitelbaum’s expertise.

Can tuberous breasts be corrected in one surgery?

Yes. Most patients only need a single surgical session to correct the appearance of tuberous breasts. Cases with significant asymmetry or extreme surgical complexity may require multiple procedures.

Will my breasts look natural after correction?

Yes. Dr. Teitelbaum’s specialty lies in creating natural-looking, beautiful breasts that align with your body’s proportions.

Is tuberous breast correction permanent?

The results of your tuberous breast correction are designed to be long-lasting, with patients enjoying their outcomes for 10 years or longer. Aging and gravity will naturally affect the breasts over time, and you may notice slight changes to your breast shape in the future.

References

Teitelbaum, Steven M.D. “Augmentation Mammaplasty: Redefining the Patient and Surgeon Experience.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 127, May 2011, pages 2117-2119.
Tebbetts, John B., M.D. “24-Hour Recovery in Breast Augmentation: Refreshing Honesty and Dubious Notions.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 132, December 2013, pages 1069-1070.
Bui, J.M., Perry, T., Ren, C.D. et al. Histological Characterization of Human Breast Implant Capsules. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 39, 306–315 (2015).