Treatment at a Glance
Surgical Time
2 - 3.5 hours
Hospital Stay
Over night hospital stay
Initial Recovery Time
4 - 8 weeks
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Final Result
3 - 12 months
Follow Up
1, 4, 12 weeks & 1 year
With a superbly equipped base in Bristol’s Spire private hospital, world renowned plastic and cosmetic surgeon Elena Prousskaia is the go-to choice for anyone requiring tuberous breast treatment.
The treatment for tuberous breast can be life-enhancing, life changing even, potentially correcting balance, the breast aesthetics and symmetry and also boosting confidence, self-esteem and other lingering problems that can be related to negative self-image.
For many, tuberous breast is a congenital condition they have lived with since puberty, Elena is correcting the problem for many in Bristol and beyond.
We will talk a little more about tuberous breast lower down this page, but you might have a more immediate question – why consider Elena as the surgeon to chose, how does she stand out against other surgeons in Bristol and beyond.
To answer that, it is necessary only to look at her experience, ethos qualifications and awards and to look at where she has worked.
Elena stands out in the following ways:
As with all renowned cosmetic surgeons, Elena has extensive experience, she completed eight years training in plastic and reconstructive surgery and then undertook a three-year Fellowship in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction and Breast Oncoplastic Surgery at leading institutions including Guys and St Thomas’s in London.
Other Fellowships have included working in Tokyo, seeing the latest developments in treatments, including for conditions such as tuberous breast, bringing this knowledge back to the UK, including her Bristol practice.
Elena has also won numerous awards and is a Board Certified UK Consultant Plastic Surgeon – among many other qualifications.
You can read much more about Elena’s experience, qualifications and awards on this site and it should be pointed out that this is not to boast. Choosing to undergo medical treatment is never done lightly, it is important to fully check out the credentials of anyone you deem might be suitable to perform the procedure.
The experience and ability are essential of course, but the ethos of the surgeon and their manner with patients are also crucial.
Elena puts potential patients at ease, using lengthy consultations to really get to know them, understand their motivations, hopes and concerns for any treatment.
As Elena says:
“The one thing that matters most to me when I am with a patient is empathy.
It is only when you are able to identify and understand your patients’ problems that you can begin to help resolve them satisfactorily.
“A good surgical outcome is not the only thing that matters. Everything that you do and say to a patient has to come from your heart.”
The fact this ethos is reality is shown in the reviews. On the iwantgreatcare.org site, she has 100% five star reviews and glowing testimonials, similarly the reviews of her work in Bristol, including for tuberous breast, are all five stars on Google.
At a consultation in Bristol, it would become apparent whether tuberous breast treatment was the right option for you, in general it is a procedure to consider when any of the following are issues:
Wider Areola – Herniation
Narrower breast base
The fold beneath Your breast (inframammary crease) is high
Breast Asymmetry
Elongated Breasts
In more general terms, if you are concerned that your breasts are not developing correctly or have never reached their optimum size or shape them a consultation would be well-advised.
If treatment is to be undertaken, Elena would have a range of options, which of course would be decided upon in discussion with the patient. Again, this is something to be talked through in consultation.
If you want further information on tuberous breast treatment, we have a dedicated page, this includes a before and after gallery, a guide to prices and information on how long the surgery takes and the recovery time.
If you do think tuberous breast treatment would be beneficial, please do get in touch – call 0800 8021 886 or book a consultation online.
Many of Elena’s tuberous breast patients have felt self-conscious about the issue since puberty, which is when this issue manifests. If you are concerned that your breasts are either not developing normally, or have never reached their shape, we suggest you book a confidential discussion with Elena to discuss whether this surgery might be appropriate for you.
If any of the following characteristics feel true, then it is likely this is the correct surgical procedure. Of course, this can be confirmed following a detailed discussion with Elena:
• Elongated or coned Breasts
• Narrower breast base
• The fold beneath your breast (inframammary crease) is high
• Prominent enlarged areola.
While complications with surgery are infrequent, no surgical procedure is without risks. Among the possible complications are scars, infection, haematoma, implant displacement, breast asymmetry, implant rupture and capsular contracture. Elena will provide you with further information with the risks and provide you with a detailed consent form during your consultations. This will help you to minimise the risks.
The Elena Prousskaia Clinic prides itself on the quality of its aftercare so we’ll make absolutely sure you know what to expect, and how much rest is needed. We’ll give you specific instructions that may include how to care for your breasts following surgery, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection, and when to follow-up with Elena. Elena will also advise you on a specialised garment bra which will also help with your recovery.
Tuberous breast correction ensures that patient gains missing volume especially in the lower pole of the breasts, which tend to be short of skin and breast tissue. Once the lower pole of the breast becomes rounder and fuller a bra would normally fit well.
The procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic. The length of surgery is between 2-3 hours however this is dependent on the complexity of surgery. The placement of scars will depend on your preference and the recommendation. The missing volume is restored with implants after breast remodelling is completed, normally as part of the same procedure. Areola reduction can be performed through periareolar approach, with a scar around the nipple areola complex. The Implant often can be introduced through the scar using a Keller funnel resulting in minimal scaring. Very rarely in severe grade of tuberosity a two stage surgery may be needed. In these rare cases, tissue expanders would be placed first to stretch the tissue and at the second stage it would be replaced with implants.
Please visit our fees page for more information.
Normally, after a one-night stay, you would go home once the drains are removed. You may feel tightness of your breasts after this surgery. This is normal and it will improve gradually. You should avoid all sport activities, housework such as hovering, driving, dog walking for at least 4-6 weeks following surgery and any weight lifting or strenuous activities for up to 8-12 months following the surgery. The visibility of your scars will depend on the technique used and on the biological response of your body to surgery and healing. Generally the scars after this type of surgery are almost invisible by the end of the year. Patients can benefit from taking four weeks off work, and after you have seen Ms Prousskaia for your four weeks follow up you can discuss beginning a gym routine focused on lower body strength.
The shape of implants can be round or anatomical (teardrop). Both can provide an excellent result. The outer shell and the filling may vary depending on the manufacturer. Miss Prousskaia has never used PIP implants in her practice and she will offer you high quality implants from the best manufacturers. You will discuss with Miss Prousskaia which specific shape and size of implant would give you the optimal result. You should know that in the European Union (EU) 95% of implants used for breast augmentation are made of silicone gel and only 5% contains other type of fillings such as saline. Mentor Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants are devices with shells constructed from silicone elastomer. The shell is filled with MemoryGel®, Mentor’s proprietary formulation of silicone gel.
Elena prides herself on taking the time to truly understand a patient’s aims and discussing what result will work best given the patient’s body shape and size. Although good results are expected, the body is not symmetric and almost everyone has some degree of unevenness, which may not be recognized in advance. The more realistic your expectations as to results, the better your results will be in your eye. You will have at least two consultations with Elena where she ensures that she meets your expectations and she will always try to achieve your desired results.
Elena does not operate on patients that regularly smoke or vape. To be considered for this procedure you must refrain from smoking or vaping for 3 months before and after your surgery.
As a useful resource please view these videos to help educate and explain this procedure in detail.
Helpful downloadable resources specific to this procedure.
The cost includes the hospital, surgeon and anaesthetic fees. It also covers all post-operative visits. The initial consultation fee will be invoiced separately. The prices apply only at the time of publication and are subject to changes without notification.
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