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The female breast has always been regarded as the most striking symbol of femininity. Their significance is correspondingly high. However, many women’s breasts do not correspond to the usual ideal of beauty because their shape and size deviate greatly from the norm. Breasts can sag, be tubular, of different sizes, underdeveloped, shrunken or disproportionate, or be completely absent. These cases are referred to as breast malformations.

In most cases, the various types of breast malformations do not pose a medical problem. Nevertheless, a breast malformation is often stressful for the women affected and has an impact on their personal well-being and self-confidence. Modern aesthetic plastic surgery has developed gentle surgical procedures that can correct breast malformations and achieve well-formed and natural-looking results.

At UNIQAESTHETICS® we work together with medical specialists. The operations are performed by experienced specialists in plastic and aesthetic surgery. For your breast malformation surgery, you will be in the hands of a highly renowned and only certified breast surgeon in our region. You will also experience a pleasant atmosphere and comprehensive personal care at our private clinic near Dortmund.

Your attending physician:
Dr. med. Tino Schulz

Qualification:
Certified breast surgeon, specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Your attending physician:
Ms. Christina Lemanczyk

Qualification:
Specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Contents

The most important information at a glance

Breast shapes and breast malformations

The advantages for you

Surgical methods for malformed breasts

Breast surgery at UNIQAESTHETICS® in Dortmund

The breast surgery procedure at UNIQAESTHETICS®

The most frequently asked questions about breast malformations

The most important information at a glance

Duration of treatment

1 – 4 hours depending on the operation

Type of anesthesia

General anesthesia required

Stay

1 – 2 days

Ability to work

1 – 2 weeks downtime

Sport

No sport for 3 – 6 weeks

Sociability

min. 7 days socially unfit

A miracle of nature, but rarely perfect: breast shapes and breast malformations.

The shape and size of a woman’s breasts are as individual as the women themselves. They range from athletic to round to teardrop-shaped. It’s just the way nature is. Sometimes, however, the shape, size or symmetry of the breast deviates greatly from the normal formation. Breast anomalies can have different causes and take on different shapes and forms . Bei einigen Frauen sind aufgrund einer genetischen Veranlagung Deformitäten schon während der Pubertät aufgetreten, andere Frauen leiden krankheitsbedingt unter einer Fehlbildung und wieder andere vermissen ihre ursprünglichen Brüste nach Schwangerschaften und Stillzeiten.

Causes of breast malformations

Genetics (e.g. the structure of connective tissue) and genetic defects
Diseases and hormonal disorders
Injury due to accident
Pregnancies and breastfeeding
Ageing process
Weight fluctuations

The term breast malformations covers various types of breast deformities and abnormalities in the areas of growth, shape and characteristics such as symmetries and “number”. Breasts can be too small, too large, too pendulous, too close together or completely different. Individual breasts can also be completely missing or even too large. There are also malformations of the nipple.

Types of breast malformations

“Tubular breast” (tubular breast)
Breast asymmetry (anisomastia)
“united breasts” (symmastia)
Additional breast (polymastia)
Underdeveloped breasts (micromastia)
“sagging breast” (mastoptosis)
shrunken breasts
Oversized breasts (macromastia)
Missing breast (amastia)

Malformations of the nipple

Missing nipple (athelie)
Additional nipple (polythely)
Inverted nipples / inverted nipples
Protruding nipples (prolapsed glands)

What to do in case of breast malformations?

In short: let us help you! Breast deformities cannot be corrected naturally, but nowadays aesthetic plastic surgery helps women to achieve natural-looking, well-formed breasts using gentle, low-scar surgical methods. Various breast operations can be used to lift, enlarge or reduce the size of the breasts. Nipples can be corrected, asymmetries adjusted and breasts reconstructed. No woman should suffer from deformed breasts. Contact our specialists at UNIQAESTHETICS® with confidence and stop dreaming of beautiful breasts.

The advantages for you

Better body awareness and greater well-being
Innovative surgical techniques and high-quality products
Focus on maintaining the function of the breast
Treatment by experienced surgeons using the latest methods and specializing in microsurgical breast reconstruction
Health insurance subsidy for medical necessity by experienced surgeons using the latest methods
4-month, interest-free financing with UNIQAESTHETICS®
Comprehensive service with many extras in our private clinic

Surgical correction of malformed breasts at UNIQAESTHETICS®

Breast malformations are differentiated according to their type and sometimes divided into different types / degrees of severity. Type 1 refers to a slight malformation, with type 4 the anomalies are already serious. Depending on the type classification, different measures and sometimes combinations of operations are necessary.

“Tubular breast” (tubular breast)

In tubular breasts, the lower part of the breast is less developed than the upper part and the underbust fold is raised. This gives the breast a tubular shape and makes it sag. Depending on the severity, breast augmentation with anatomical implants or a breast lift and nipple correction are performed in addition to the augmentation.

Breast asymmetry (anisomastia)

Asymmetrical breasts can usually be adjusted by a breast augmentation on the smaller side. It is often necessary to combine several procedures: e.g. augmentation and lifting on one side and reduction on the other.

“united breasts” (symmastia)

With symmastia, the breasts meet in the middle of the chest, making them look as if they have grown together. This is either congenital or sometimes the result of ill-fitting implants. Correcting the placement can help here.

Additional breast (polymastia)

Polymastia is genetic, but only becomes apparent during puberty when an excess breast forms along the embryonic mammary ridge (accessory breast) or towards the armpit (aberrant breast). Most women wish to have the excess breast removed for aesthetic reasons, while some fear an increased risk of breast cancer.

Underdeveloped breasts (micromastia)

Underdeveloped breasts are when the breasts are in marked contrast to the body size and stature. Micromastia is usually corrected with breast augmentation – optionally by more than one cup size – using implants.

“sagging breast” (mastoptosis)

Very sagging, drooping breasts where the nipple lies below the breast crease can be corrected with a breast lift, possibly in combination with a breast reduction. The use of implants can also help with mastoptosis.

shrunken breasts

Whether due to a lack of breast muscles or the stresses and strains of pregnancy or severe weight fluctuations, shrunken breasts do not recover on their own. Volume and shape can be restored with breast augmentation or a breast lift.

Oversized breasts (macromastia)

Disproportionate breasts can be a burden, as they often cause pain in the back, neck and shoulders and restrict women in certain sports activities. Breast reduction for macromastia is therefore medically necessary in many cases and is then covered by health insurance.

Missing breast (amastia)

If a breast is missing, i.e. both the glandular body and the nipple, this is called amastia. This malformation of the breast can occur on one or both sides. Amastia is corrected as part of reconstructive breast surgery using either autologous or exogenous material.

Breast surgery in Dortmund: Trust our expertise and experience.

In the Department of Plastic Breast Surgery of UNIQAESTHETICS® you are not only in good hands with breast malformations, our highly qualified team of specialists also performs breast augmentations, breast reductions and breast lifts and treats a gynecomastia.

Our private clinic in Dortmund welcomes you in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, similar to a hotel. You will also experience comprehensive care and an extra range of services. You can trust our experience and expert knowledge. We attach great importance to quality assurance, innovative surgical techniques, the use of high-quality products from Germany and intensive aftercare.

20 years of professional experience and over 2000 successful breast operations speak for our specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, who at UNIQAESTHETICS® helps women with breast deformities to achieve “normal” and beautiful breasts.

Our focus is always on preserving the function of the breast

At UNIQAESTHETICS® we pay particular attention to maintaining breast function. This plays a decisive role, particularly for younger patients, in connection with later family planning, for example with regard to the ability to breastfeed. Accordingly, we clarify the individual situation and personal wishes in detail during the consultation.

Our service: 4-month interest-free financing

Breast surgery is complex and cost-intensive. Health insurance companies often cover the costs for medical problems or pronounced breast deformities. However, many breast surgery procedures are sought for aesthetic reasons and for personal well-being and are therefore just as important and sensible in our eyes. That is why we try to make an operation affordable for you.

At UNIQAESTHETICS® we offer you a financing service: an installment payment with up to four interest-free months. Installment payments with a term of more than four months are also possible interest is due from the fifth month onwards. It is very easy and unbureaucratic to apply for financing for your breast operation via our partner BFS health finance.

The procedure for an operation to correct breast malformations at UNIQAESTHETICS®

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1st consultation:
First, we answer all your questions in a detailed consultation. We clarify possible complications and discuss your wishes.

2. preliminary examination:
Before a surgical procedure, a thorough preliminary examination, e.g. a mammogram or ultrasound examination, should be carried out by the treating gynecologist. This ensures that there are no pathological changes in the breast.

3. surgical procedure:
Breast surgery is always performed under general anesthesia and can take several hours, depending on the type of breast malformation and the procedure. Afterwards, you will usually stay with us as an inpatient for 1 to 2 days for observation and recovery.

4. wound care and aftercare:
Depending on the type of surgery, you should wear a supportive compression bra consistently during the day and at night for the first 6 weeks. In the case of breast augmentation with implants or autologous fat tissue, for example, it takes a while for everything to grow and heal.

5. monitoring and control:
We will regularly check the results of the operation and provide you with behavioral recommendations as part of your aftercare.

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The most frequently asked questions about breast malformations

Is tubular breast surgery covered by health insurance?

Health insurance covers the costs of medically necessary operations. This must be checked by a specialist in advance. If the tubular breast leads to physical complaints, functional limitations or psychological stress, these may be medical indications.

Is a tubular breast hereditary?

The cause of tubular breasts is not yet fully understood, but there are indications that genetic factors play a role. If a close relative such as a mother, sister or aunt has tubular breasts, the risk for other family members is at least increased.

Why is one breast bigger than the other?

By nature, no two breasts are the same. In most cases, the differences are minimal, but sometimes a woman’s two breasts differ significantly in size, shape and proportion. This can be a natural anatomical variation or can be caused by hormonal changes or injuries.

When do you have micromastia?

Micromastia is diagnosed when the breast volume is significantly smaller than the norm for a woman of the same size. The mammary glands are underdeveloped due to a genetic predisposition, hormonal disorders, developmental disorders or weight loss, for example.

What is symmastia?

With symmastia, the breasts appear to have grown together in the middle area. They then no longer have a natural gap in the middle, but touch or even overlap. Symmastia can be congenital or can be caused by shifting implants, for example.

What is mastoptosis?

Mastoptosis is also known colloquially as “sagging breasts”. The breasts then sag significantly due to sagging tissue and loss of skin elasticity. There are different degrees, depending on the degree of sagging of the nipple in relation to the breast fold.

We invite you to a personal consultation.

You don’t have to suffer from a breast malformation for the rest of your life! Make an appointment for a consultation and we will discuss your situation and possible treatment options in confidence.

UNIQAESTHETICS®

Unna Private Clinic
Feldstraße 5
59423 Unna

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