7) Tubular Breasts

This is more of a breast anomaly than a shape but none the less it is a situation which can be corrected. Often called Tubular breasts or constricted breasts, the problems are usually twofold. One, the base of the breast which usually isn't wide enough. And two, the nipple and areola complex is sometimes partially augmented due to the herniated breast tissue. The base of the breast can be dissected from the chest wall just like any other skin and widened (or expanded) to permit the implantation of a breast prosthesis. The areolae - which are usually enlarged and/or tubular shaped .