Tubular breasts have a very narrow base and usually a long skin envelope.
The best analogy for the shape of a tubular breast is Snoopy's nose. In the most severe cases of tubular breast, a breast lift can be done through an incision around the areola, making the breast into a more rounded and pleasing shape. In many cases however, a lift is not necessary , if the patient understands that the final result of this surgery may take a few months to be apparent. Placing a breast implant underneath the breast and pectoralis muscle, along with making small incisions on the inside of the breast will usually allow this tight skin to spread into a better shape. This process can take a few months but usually results in a very pleasing shape without the telltale scars of a breast lift.