Depending on the type of dysplasia present, augmentation, lift, fat transfer, or reduction may be performed in order to restore the shape, size, and height of the breasts symmetrically.
At a glance
Depending on the type of dysplasia present, augmentation, lift, fat transfer, or reduction may be performed in order to restore the shape, size, and height of the breasts symmetrically.
Severity
Medium
Type of Anaesthetic
General
Clinic Stay
Same Day Discharge
Stitch removal
No
Recovery
2 - 3 weeks
Surgery cost
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The term breast deformities refers to conditions that mainly occur during breast development in the embryonic stage or adolescence. These deformities may affect both breasts or only one side and often cause significant discomfort to the women who experience them. Scientifically, we distinguish the following deformities:
- Poland syndrome (breast aplasia)
- Tuberous breast
- Breast asymmetry
- Nipple inversion
- Acquired or iatrogenic breast deformities
In general, surgeries for breast deformities may be performed by the plastic surgeon for aesthetic reasons or even for more serious medical indications.
Breast deformities: Types and affected areas
This deformity involves incomplete development of the breast but may also include other aplasias such as absence of the nipple, the pectoralis major muscle, or even the upper limb. Depending on the resulting aesthetic and functional deficit, correction may require the use of the latissimus dorsi muscle as a rotational flap to restore the pectoralis major muscle and the anterior axillary wall, as well as the use of a silicone implant to restore the missing breast volume.
Poland syndrome may rarely appear on both sides and may also occur in men, where reconstruction involves correction using the latissimus dorsi flap or the use of special male silicone implants.
Tuberous breast
This is one of the most common breast malformations we encounter and can affect both or one breast. The main problem in these circumstances is that there is a fibrous ring inside the breast which does not allow the lower pole of the breast to develop and in more severe cases it affects the entire breast. The breast may be “pear” shaped in the milder forms while in more severe cases it has a “tube” shape. A characteristic feature in all cases is that the nipple is swollen and usually protrudes in relation to the rest of the breast.
This type of breast malformation is encountered in a large number of women who come for breast plastic surgery, who may not know that it is a mild form of tubular breast.
In a first-degree tuberous breast, the characteristic feature is that the lower pole of the breast is underdeveloped, the breast is generally hypoplastic, and the inframammary fold sits higher than normal. The solution for these milder breast deformities is the placement of silicone implants, fat transfer, or a combination of both.
In more severe cases of breast deformity, where the nipple-areola complex is significantly affected, it is necessary to release the constricting ring that “strangles” the breast and redistribute the volume around the nipple. This is usually performed through a periareolar approach and can also be combined with silicone implants, fat transfer, or breast lift.
Nipple inversion
Nipple inversion is also one of the most common breast deformities. In this condition, the nipple points inward and remains hidden. It is usually caused by fibrous tissues that pull the nipple inward and may occur in both breasts or only on one side. Apart from the aesthetic concern, there are often functional issues as well, since these women may be unable to breastfeed and frequently experience nipple infections.
Treatment is surgical and can be performed under local or general anesthesia. During the procedure, the continuity of the milk ducts and the ability to breastfeed are preserved in most cases. The result is permanent, with a very low recurrence rate.
It should be noted that if a woman suddenly develops nipple inversion on one breast, which was not present previously, she should immediately consult a specialist, as it may indicate the possibility of malignancy.
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Problems after breast surgery
In addition to congenital breast deformities, which are related to breast development during the embryonic and adolescent stages, deformities of iatrogenic origin — meaning those that occur after other breast plastic surgeries — can also be quite complex. These issues are not congenital breast deformities, but they are more complicated than a standard breast plastic surgery, and therefore it is worth briefly referring to them.
These problems may arise after a previous aesthetic procedure such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast lift, or they may result from surgery performed due to malignancy.
A common and relatively frequent issue is related to the incorrect positioning of silicone implants (implant malpositioning), which may appear as a double bubble deformity, excessive downward displacement of the implant (bottoming out), or excessively high placement of the implant (high riding implant).
These issues can be corrected surgically, using a combination of different techniques such as capsulotomy, capsulectomy, capsulorrhaphy, implant replacement, breast lift, or fat transfer. Other cases involving breast deformities after a breast lift or breast reduction may be related to scarring, nipple shape, asymmetry, or a poor aesthetic outcome. In such situations, it is usually necessary to repeat part or the entirety of the surgery in order to achieve the ideal result.
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The correction of breast deformities is adapted to your own needs, with respect for the physiology and aesthetics of your body.
Correction techniques for breast malformations
As it becomes apparent, each breast deformity requires a different approach, which is almost entirely individualized to fully address the issue. In some cases, breast deformities can be treated with a very minor procedure that can even be performed under local anesthesia. In other cases, more extensive or even multiple surgeries may be required. Therefore, each case must be evaluated separately and a treatment plan should be established to fully correct the problem.
Together, we will design the ideal result for you — symmetrical, safe, and without the need for multiple procedures.
Together we will design the ideal result for you, with symmetry and safety, without the need for multiple surgeries.
Dr. Prodromos Papaioannou
He completed his plastic surgery specialization in Germany, at the Pirmasens Hospital, the Asklepios Wandsbek Hospitals in Hamburg, the University Hospital in Magdeburg and the Braunschweig Clinic. He worked as a specialist-deputy director at the Braunschweig Clinic (specializing in breast reconstruction after cancer and cosmetic surgery). He also participated in scientific research and completed his doctoral thesis (Dr. Med.) at the Magdeburg Clinic.