BREAST ANOMALIES

Breast abnormalities occur when breasts fail to develop normally, or when other health issues arise in the breasts. The abnormalities may be present at birth (congenital), or they may occur during puberty as the breasts begin to develop (generally between the ages of 8 and 13). 

A variety of methods can be used to correct breast abnormalities. It may be necessary to perform the corrective surgery in stages. Dr Kirstin Miteff will access the best method suited to your circumstances.  

The correction of congenital breast abnormalities is nearly always performed under a general anaesthetic. It may be done as a day procedure or an overnight stay is required. 

• TUBEROUS BREAST DEFORMITY

Tuberous breast deformity, also known as tubular breasts, occurs when there is a tightness within the breast tissue which prevents the breasts from developing normally. The constriction can cause the breast to look deformed, can prevent the development of the breast and can cause deformities of the nipple.

The breast can be described as elongated, conical or tubular in appearance. Tuberous breast correction surgery can help change the shape and size of the breasts, creating a fuller, more symmetrical breast without a tubular appearance.

Dr Kirstin Mitreff can correct tuberous breast deformity through various methods including breast augmentation with implant/fat grafting, breast lift; and breast reductionsurgery. She will discuss which option is best suited to your unique circumstances. 

Tuberous breast correction is considered a medical procedure and as such, there are Medicare and private health fund rebates available to patients. Dr Kirstin Miteff will let you know if you meet this criteria in your consultation.

• POLANDS SYNDROME / THORACIC WALL DEFORMITY
  

Poland syndrome is a disorder where individuals are born with missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body, resulting in abnormalities that can affect the chest, shoulder, arm, and hand. It’s primarily characterized by the lack of chest wall muscles. 

Through reconstructive surgery, Dr Kirstin Miteff is able to use the existing chest wall muscles (or other muscles throughout the body as needed) to fill in missing portions. 

We generally recommend waiting until breasts are fully developed, as surgery could make asymmetry worse. 

Poland syndrome is considered a medical condition and as such, there are Medicare and private health fund rebates available to patients. Dr Kirstin Miteff will let you know if you meet this criteria in your consultation.

• INVERTED NIPPLE CORRECTION 

Inverted nipples affect up to a 1/3 of women and can be corrected with surgery by dividing the ducts that hold the nipple in the inverted position.  The surgery corrects the flat appearance of the nipples, increasing the nipple projection, making the appearance of the nipples and breasts more normal. 

The surgery involves incisions either at the base of the nipple, across the nipple, or around the areola to allow for the release of the scar tissue preventing the nipple from coming out normally. 

Breastfeeding is commonly not possible following this procedure.

A medicare rebate is available for nipple correction surgery. The medicare number is 31563.