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Polymastia – excess breast tissue

Excess breast tissue is due to incomplete involution of the milk line in the unborn child in the womb. Due to hormonal influences during menstruation, pregnancy or breastfeeding, the additional (accessory) breasts may change in size and become painful.

Since it is normal breast tissue, all forms of breast disease can also occur in the supernumerary breast tissue. Excess breast tissue is most common on both sides and is often found near the axilla and pectoral muscle.

The excess breast tissue results in protrusion, cyclic pain, and sporadic painful limitation of arm movement. The discomfort can be resolved by using a scar sparing technique. In case of very large excess breasts, removal of the skin mantle should be considered, which may be accompanied by a scar of several centimeters.

Since pregnancy leads to an increase in excess breast tissue and a decrease in skin tone, it is recommended to remove the breast tissue before pregnancy.

Treatment options:

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 procedure called symmastia surgery. Learn all about safe surgical correction by our experienced breast surgeon. Learn more now about

Symmastie

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