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Op. Dr.Mehmet Akbalık

Breast Surgery

Tuberous Breast Correction

Reshaping the constricted base and areolar structure of a congenital tuberous breast deformity.

At a glance

Operating time
2.5–4 hours
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
Hospital stay
1 nights
Back to desk work
approx. 10 days
Social recovery
approx. 18 days

About this procedure

Correcting the tuberous breast deformity, in which the base of the breast is congenitally narrow and the breast tissue herniates forwards.

Surgical approach and technique

The tight fascial ring at the base of the breast is released, the tissue is expanded, and the base is supported with a silicone implant where necessary.

Who is it for?

Suitable for patients whose breasts have developed with a narrow base and a tubular shape.

Recovery

After surgery the breast tissue takes on a round and natural form.

Back to desk work: approx. 10 days. Social recovery: approx. 18 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.

The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.

Frequently asked questions

Does tuberous breast surgery require particular experience?

It is a structural deformity, so the anatomical planning has to be done with care.

A personal assessment for this procedure

Share your photographs and let us plan the right technique and timeline together.

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