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Breast malformation treatments

Breast malformations / malformation of the breast

Breast malformations are deviations from the normal size or shape of the breast form. This deviation is not only individual or cultural, but also medical.

Common breast malformations

Tubular breasts

Tubular breasts

A tubular breast is often referred to as a trunk breast or tube breast. This malformation can be treated by safe surgery. Our experienced plastic aesthetic breast surgeons will be happy to educate you about your options. Learn more now about

Tubular breasts
Surplus nipples

Surplus nipples

If a third, supernumerary nipple is present, this is called a polythely. In a minor procedure, our plastic aesthetic surgeons can correct this congenital anomaly. Learn more now about

supernumerary nipples
Accessory breasts

Accessory breasts

Excess breast tissue is called polymastia. This is a congenital breast malformation. A small supernumerary breast is present in the axilla, chest cavity or abdomen. The experienced plastic aesthetic surgeons here will enlighten you about the minor breast surgery procedure to remove the extra breast. Learn more now about

supernumerary breast tissue
Inverted Nipple Correction

Inverted Nipple Correction

Flat nipples can be corrected in the course of a so-called nipple surgery. Read all about the treatment method here.

Inverted Nipple Correction
Symmastie

Symmastie

Overgrown breasts, also called funnel breasts, can be treated by a so-called symmastia surgery. Learn all about safe surgical correction by our experienced breast surgeon. Learn more now about

Symmastie

Development of breast malformation

The malformation of a breast can be due to genetics or disease. During puberty, various malformations of the breast can often occur – but also, for example, with advancing age or after pregnancies.

Breast malformations can be a very strong psychological burden for affected patients. However, physical risks are usually not present.

Basic information about the chest

The female breast is much more than an organ for nursing babies. The breast represents sensuality and femininity. It conveys feelings of pleasure and is always at the center of social discussions, significant historical events and the performing arts.

Features of the chest determine the attractiveness

Certain features of a breast look particularly attractive: a balanced and laterally equal height ratio between the upper and lower halves of the breast and a flared breast when viewed from the side. The breasts develop in the unborn child in the womb as early as the fifth to seventh week on both halves of the body along the so-called milk line, which extends near the armpit to the groin. The milk line subsequently regresses, except for the mammary gland attachment above the pectoral muscle at the level of the third to fifth rib.

Growth & hormones affect growth and change the breast

Under the influence of hormones, the growth of mammary gland tissue begins between the ninth and thirteenth years of life. To avoid the 17. until 18 years of age, the breast is fully developed. Breast malformations lead to a high level of suffering and significantly impair the quality of life. Sufferers suffer from strong feelings of shame, excessive shyness and low sexual self-confidence.

Willingness to play sports, join clubs, or participate in school activities is impaired. Rejection by peers on social media, even bullying, is not uncommon. Surgery can significantly improve the shape and volume of a malformed breast, and thus its impact on mental health.

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