r/tuberousbreast

Hey,

I’m 24 and I have very tubular breasts, and it’s something I’ve been struggling with for years but never talked about with anyone. Writing this already feels really uncomfortable, but I feel like I can’t keep it to myself anymore.

My breasts look very different from what I see everywhere else. I basically have almost no underboob — it looks more like loose, sagging skin — and my areolas take up most of my breasts. They don’t feel “full” or developed, just… empty and misshapen. I genuinely find them really unattractive, and I feel a lot of shame around them.

Because of this, I’ve developed a huge mental block when it comes to intimacy. I’ve never had a boyfriend, not because I didn’t have chances, but because I always stop things before they can get physical. The idea of someone seeing me topless makes me panic. I’m so afraid of that moment when they see my body and feel disappointed.

Even if someone reassured me, I feel like I wouldn’t believe them. I’d probably think they’re just being polite or trying not to hurt me. It’s like my brain is already convinced that this part of me is unacceptable.

What’s been stressing me out a lot recently is the medical side of things. I know I’m at an age where I should get a breast ultrasound, just to be safe. But I feel completely blocked. The idea of showing my breasts to a doctor feels overwhelming. I’m scared of their reaction, even though I know logically they’re professionals. I’m afraid they’ll comment on how they look, or that it will somehow confirm all the negative thoughts I already have.

It’s frustrating because I know I’m avoiding something important for my health, but I feel stuck.

I guess I’m just wondering — has anyone else dealt with something similar? Either with tubular breasts or just feeling this level of shame about your body?

How did you manage to go to a doctor despite that fear? And if you’ve been in a relationship, how did you get past the fear of being seen?

I’d really appreciate any advice or even just knowing I’m not alone in this.

For reference i realised I had some form of tuberous breast from a fairly young age having not developed like other girls.For years and years of my life I was so insecure and ashamed of my body. My biggest fear was genuinely my own boobs and I was almost crippled with the insecurity and jealousy that I didnt look normal.

Now to the present, I recently entered a really perfect relationship and I really love my boyfriend, he saw my breasts for the first time a few days ago and it was possibly the scariest moment of my life, I had prewarned him how insecure I was about my chest and when I tell you he changed my entire mindset that evening he genuinely did. He told me how much he loved and appreciated my body ESPECIALLY my breasts which has genuinely changed how I perceive myself. I told him how deeply my insecurities went and my dreams of corrective surgery and he told me to never change how I look, not only does he not just begrudgingly accept my tuberous boobs he willingly loves them and is attracted to them despite being a fairly severe case (no underboob large areola etc)

I used to often read horror stories on this sub reddit and others about partners being almost disappointed in a way and it terrified me. But honestly if they love you they will love all of you. I never thought this would be possible but I just wanted to share a positive story compared to the sad ones I see on here. I really hope I can change others mindsets like he changed mine

- G

I’m a 32A for reference (barely). However the pictures I sent my surgeon my nipples were slightly hard and he confirmed I don’t have tuberous breast. I don’t even know how to reiterate that they don’t always look like that, I’m embarrassed to say I was a bit cold when I taken the picture.

My nipples between warm/cold literally is like looking at two different people. And 100% I do have tuberous breast they are literally identically to some of the girls breasts on here.

I'm not sure if vents are allowed here but this is my story. I'm 15 and I seriously hate myself because of how my chest looks. It's gotten so bad to the point I'm attempted taking my own life 4 times because of it. I have fully given up on ever finding love or even getting affection. I have pulled myself out of school as well. I tried going to my mother for comfort and I showed her my chest and all she said was "ew no wonder you are single." I genuinely don't know what to do anymore. I don't even consider myself a woman. I am a monster.

(bear in mind I've never had any romantic or sexual experiences with other people so my hypotheses are purely imaginary)

I purchased a sports bra recently and I'm shocked at how relatively round my breasts look in it (no padding) when in reality they're anything but

This made me start thinking how catfishy this seems and how possible partners would feel tricked if they were to see them because they could be expecting normal, round breasts and instead they'll be seeing... whatever I have

I also have quite small TB (grade 2-3???haven't gotten professional input but there was a post with breasts similar to mine and the subreddit told OP their breasts are grade 2-3) which makes me extra scared and worried because I don't have the expected small boobs, nor do I have the small boob perks that people always talk about (can go out braless, perky)

I’ve been on a deep dive about how to correct tuberous breast, but I never seen any information about getting them fixed by ONLY releasing the bands ( no implants,fat grafting, or lifts) I would say my breast aren’t severe and maybe below mild. When my nipples are hard my breast look normal but when they are not my nipple sticks out and is puffy and you can see the cone shape and where it’s constricted. IF ANYONE GOT THIS DONE PLEASEEEE LMK ( I’ll show a pic too)

I am so so grateful I found this page, my sister was diagnosed with pcos, I have tuberous breasts and of course pcos can be genetic. When I done my research I began realising there was some what of a tie between pcos and tuberous breasts.

Im 22 and recently my periods are becoming very spaced out it’s beginning to make me think do I have pcos?

Also I am due to get breast implants and a nipple correction in August. I have mild tuberous breast when my nipples are hard you would never know but the second they go soft it is like completely different breasts. Is anyone else the same?

It’s only now do I realise how truly insecure and petrified am I when it comes to anyone seeing my nipples.

This page has made me feel better ❤️‍🩹 can’t believe I’ve only found it now!

Hi everybody, this is my first reddit post ever. I am a little nervous and if my writing style may seem weird, please dont judge. For context, im fifteen years old going on 16 and come from a pretty traditional asian background where it is taboo to talk about breasts and all sorts of stuff related to this.

I am pretty sure I have tuberous breasts and I hate them, I feel disgusting now knowing that my boobs aren't "normal". I honestly thought that everybody's boobs looked like this but I just came to the realisation a few days ago that it's just my boobs that are weird. Anyways, I really really want the procedure to get them done but I obviously would need financial aid from my parents, considering that these surgeries are usually more than ten thousand dollars. I want to bring it up to my mum somewhere around this or next year but I dont know how. I have never really talked to my mum about these sorts of things. Don't get me wrong, we are close but we just never really discuss such topics. I am worried of how she may take it and if she might try to get me to change my mind. But Im really adamant on wanting this procedure done as I cant bear to have these funky breasts anymore. I genuinely despise them, I have no cleavage and no shape at all. I dont feel like a woman. Sorry for straying from the focus of discussion, how do I bring this up to her? Or at least slowly hint it before I fully reveal how I feel. Everyone's advice is welcome! Please help