Breast malformations are developmental abnormalities of the breast tissue, present from puberty. They can affect the shape, volume, position or symmetry of the breasts, and vary in presentation from one patient to another.
What Is a Breast Malformation?
Who Is It For?
These malformations affect young women, generally identified at the end of puberty, when breast development is considered abnormal or incomplete by the patient or during consultation. As each situation is different, an individual assessment is required before considering possible surgical correction.
How Treatment Works
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A thorough consultation allows precise analysis of the type of malformation, its severity and its impact on the patient.
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Dr Sefrioui presents the technical options best suited to the situation.
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Treatment may combine, depending on the case, breast augmentation, reduction, correction of shape or of the inframammary fold, or symmetrization between the two breasts.
Main Types of Breast Malformations
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Breast Asymmetry
A difference in volume or shape between the two breasts, to varying degrees.
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Tuberous Breasts
A malformation characterized by a narrow breast base, a high-positioned inframammary fold, and an often prominent areola.
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Breast Hypoplasia
Insufficient development of breast tissue, resulting in smaller breasts.
Recovery
Recovery depends on the technique used to correct the malformation, generally comparable to that of an augmentation, reduction or breast lift. Follow-up care is provided to support healing and assess the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surgical correction is generally offered once breast development is complete, except in specific situations discussed during the consultation.
No, slight asymmetry between the two breasts is common and normal; only marked asymmetry causing distress to the patient warrants surgical treatment.
No, the decision depends on the degree of the malformation and the discomfort felt by the patient; some mild forms do not require correction.
This depends on the type of malformation and its functional or psychological impact; to be assessed according to your coverage.