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Tuberous Breast Correction

A tuberous (constricted) breast is a congenital shape with a narrow base and a puffy areola. Dr Thomas Colson corrects it with glandular scoring, a high-projection implant, composite fat to widen the base, and a round-block scar to refine the areola — a made-to-measure reconstruction.

The condition

A congenital shape, corrected by design

A tuberous (constricted) breast has a narrow base, a high fold, herniation of gland into the areola and often asymmetry. It is congenital, appearing at puberty. Correcting it is a shape problem, not simply a volume one.

Dr Colson releases the constriction with glandular scoring, expands the skin and rounds the shape with a high-projection implant, and frequently adds composite fat to widen the base for a natural contour.

The round-block scar

A round-block (periareolar) scar is often used to reduce the protrusion of the herniated gland and to tighten a widened areola, keeping the scar at the areolar edge.

A congenital deformity may be eligible for coverage

As a congenital condition, tuberous breast correction may carry a reconstructive indication; a pre-authorisation request can be assessed individually with Daman or Thiqa within the SEHA network.

A note on privacy and results

In line with UAE Department of Health guidelines on modesty and medical advertising, breast surgical results are not published online. Outcomes relevant to your own anatomy are reviewed privately during your consultation, alongside a Crisalix 3D simulation of your planned result.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is a tuberous (constricted) breast?
A tuberous, or constricted, breast is a congenital shape in which the breast has a narrow base, the gland herniates into the areola (making it puffy or enlarged), the fold sits high, and there is often asymmetry between the two sides. It develops at puberty and is not caused by anything the patient did.
How does Dr Colson correct a tuberous breast?
Dr Colson releases the constriction with glandular scoring, then uses a high-projection implant to expand the skin and round out the shape. He frequently adds composite fat to widen the narrow base and create a natural contour, and uses a round-block (periareolar) scar to reduce areolar protrusion and widening.
Why is a round-block scar used?
The round-block (periareolar) technique reduces the protrusion of the herniated gland and tightens a widened areola, while keeping the scar confined to the edge of the areola. It is a key part of restoring a balanced, natural areola in tuberous correction.
Can a tuberous breast be corrected with fat alone?
In milder cases, composite fat transfer plays a major role in widening the base and softening the shape. More pronounced constriction usually also needs glandular release and a high-projection implant to expand the skin and hold the corrected shape. The plan is tailored at consultation.
Is tuberous breast correction covered by insurance?
Because a tuberous breast is a congenital deformity, correction may carry a reconstructive rather than purely cosmetic indication. A pre-authorisation request can be assessed individually within the SEHA network and with insurers such as Daman or Thiqa.
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Plan Your Breast Surgery Consultation

Consultations and surgery with Dr Thomas Colson are performed exclusively at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi, within the SEHA network. A pre-operative Crisalix 3D simulation lets patients preview the planned breast shape before deciding.

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