Tubular / Tuberous Breast

We know that a stress-free experience with excellent aftercare makes for happy patients and quicker healing. After surgery, you will be cared for by your own dedicated nurse in our luxuriously comfortable in-patient ward. 

You will be checked by your surgeon before leaving and will receive detailed instructions about how to care for yourself and your breasts at home. You can discuss any issues at your regular follow-up appointments with your surgeon, but you can also phone us any time after your discharge if you are concerned or have any questions.

Once your breasts have healed, they will be fuller and more rounded in shape and will fill a normal bra cup.

Typically, surgery involves the insertion of a breast implant combined with some remodelling of your own breast tissue. The size of your areola is reduced through a discreet scar around the areola.

Sometimes the level of tuberosity requires two procedures. The first is the insertion of an expander to stretch the tissue so that it can accommodate a breast implant, which is then inserted in a separate procedure.

Surgery takes between two and three hours and is performed under general anaesthetic. Your surgeon will place the incisions to ensure minimal scarring.

After your surgery, you will spend a night in our luxurious in-patient ward with a nurse dedicated entirely to your care.

Once your surgeon has assessed you on day two, you will be ready to go home. Your breasts will feel tight at first, but this feeling will gradually disappear.

We advise our patients to take four weeks off work after surgery and avoid even moderate exercise for the same period. This includes sports, gym workouts, hoovering, driving, and dog walking. Your surgeon will advise you when you can start exercise for your lower body and, later, when more strenuous activities can be resumed.

Most patients find that their scars have faded after a year.

Round or teardrop-shaped implants are available, and both give stunning results. Your surgeon will discuss which shape and size are best for your body.

Different manufacturers use different materials for the outer shell and the filling. In the European Union, 95% of implants are filled with silicone gel and only 5% with saline or other fillers.

We only use the best implants available, Mentor Silicone Gel-Filled Breast implants which have silicone elastomer shells. They are filled with MemoryGel, Mentor’s own silicone gel.

You will know exactly what to expect after the surgery as your surgeon will have thoroughly discussed your outcomes based on your body shape and size at your pre-surgical consultation.

We will ensure that your expectations are realistic and informed and we are sure that you will be delighted with your results.

Elena does not operate on patients that regularly smoke or vape. To be considered for this procedure you must refrain from smoking or vaping for 3 months before and after your surgery.