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For other uses, see Micromastia (fungus). "Breast constriction" redirects here. Not to be confused with Breast construction. Medical condition
Micromastia
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Micromastia (also called hypomastia, breast aplasia, breast hypoplasia, tuberous breasts, tubular breasts, constricted breasts, snoopy breasts, herniated areolar complexes, conical breasts, domed nipple, or lower pole hypoplasia) is the postpubertal underdevelopment of a woman's breast tissue. This condition may be a congenital disorder associated with underlying abnormalities of the pectoral muscle, as in Poland's syndrome. It can occur in both men and women, one breast or both. During puberty breast development is stymied and the breasts fail to develop normally and fully. The exact cause of this is as yet unclear, however, a study in 2011 of the cells in the breasts of both males and females with micromastia suggested a genetic link in a disorder of collagen deposition. The condition is thought to affect one to five per cent of breast augmentation patients,

Background

Micromastia was first described by Rees and Aston in 1976 following which a method of classifying the severity was developed. The surgical classifications refer to which areas of the breast are affected and is divided into three grades; mainly in the inferomedial quadrant (Grade I); in the two inferior quadrants (Grade II); or affecting the whole breast (Grade III).

Physical effects

The effect of the micromastia can range from mild to severe, and typical characteristics include: enlarged, puffy areola, unusually wide spacing between the breasts, minimal breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal breast fold, and narrow base at the chest wall. The condition can affect the ability of women to breastfeed as in some cases the breasts, including the milk glands, have not developed enough to produce breast milk.

Psychological effects

Any deformity of the breasts is only apparent during puberty and this may lead to psychosexual problems with girls in very early puberty being affected psychologically due to the unusual shape of the breast. Surgical papers about the techniques useful in correcting micromastia note that even when results are not perfect, the psychological impact of treatment is immense, with notable improvements in self-esteem to the level where the person engages in normal social activities.

Treatment

Template:Globalize/UK The appearance of breasts affected by micromastia can potentially be changed through surgical procedures, including the tissue expansion method and breast implants. The procedure can be more complicated than a regular breast augmentation, and some plastic surgeons have specialist training in micromastia correction. When micromastia results from a congenital deformity, referral for treatment under the National Health Service may be possible in the United Kingdom.

See also

References

  1. ^ Klinger, Marco (2011). "Tuberous breast: Morphological study and overview of a borderline entity" (in English and French). Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery. pp. 42–44. Retrieved 7 December 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. Zoccali, Giovanni; Maurizio Giuliani (2012). "Tuberous Breast: Clinical Evaluation and Surgical Treatment" (PDF). Department of Health Sciences, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Section, University of L’Aquila Italy. ISBN 978-953-51-0398-1. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  3. eMedicine - Breast Augmentation, Subglandular : Article by Howard T Bellin
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  5. Poland, Alfred (1841). "Deficiency of the pectoral muscles". Guy's Hospital Reports. VI: 191–193.
  6. "Breast Augmentation...on Tubular Breasts". Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  7. Rees, S; Aston, S (1976). "The tuberous breast". Clin Plast Surg. 3 (2): 339–46. PMID 1261187.
  8. ^ Gabka, Christian J; Heinz Bohmert. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast. p. 72. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  9. Tubular Breast Correction
  10. Breast size and breastfeeding — small breasts can breastfeed just as well as big ones!
  11. Zoccali, Giovanni; Maurizio Giuliani (2012). "Tuberous Breast: Clinical Evaluation and Surgical Treatment" (PDF). Department of Health Sciences, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Section, University of L’Aquila Italy. p. 18. ISBN 978-953-51-0398-1. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
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  13. Policy for Cosmetic Surgery Referrals
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