West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeons

What Is The Cause of Symmastia? What Can I Do Now? (photo)

I went to several ps in person that confirmed that I do have synmastia. Right now it is mild-moderate but can get worse if not fixed. I'm debating weather to just get them removed instead of going through what I hear is a semi difficult surgery especially if you can not find a surgeon that performs synmastia repairs. What is the cause of synmastia exactly?

Having been referred 5 patients that I can think of, this is a difficult problem, but not as bad as you are led to believe.  The usual problem is too much dissection medially moving the implants too close together.  This combined with large implants are a set up.  You don't say how soon after surgery this occurred.  If I were treating you my plan would be smaller implants, more lateral dissection, a capsular flap to wall off the implants and the use of Strattice or Alloderm to reinforce the repair.  In my hands I have had good success with this treatment plan.  You might want to see several doctors before deciding what to do.  Good luck, Dr. Schuster in Boca Raton.

Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Im 15 and Im a DD34 I Have Really Bad Nerve Damage Can I Get a Breast Reduction?

I've tried losing weight and have been eating heathly i just cant seem to lose that much weight with the extra weight on my chest. I have to go to physical therapy because of the damage caused by my breasts. I've done my reasearch but can i even do the sugery?

Bambi, I have treated about 10 patients like you, including two sisters 3 years apart.  They were both very large and still growing.  They were bothered by the weight of the breast and that they were always stared at for their breast size.  If you have your parents support, I would look into having a breast reduction.  If you are still growing then I would consider a liposuction breast reduction, at least to reduce the weight and size.  If your skin is good you may not even need additional incisions, but this is something for you to discuss with the plastic surgeon who examines you.  Discuss your concerns with your parents and proceed from there.  Good luck.

Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

One Breast Still Won't Drop 4 Months PO, Will It Ever?

I am 4 months out from a lift/ augmentation and my right implant refuses to drop. I am pretty sure the left one has because it is lower,softer and fuller at the bottom ( like I expected) but the right one is still high and hard. My surgeon gave me no instructions after the surgery ( compression bands,massage,etc.) and just said nature would take its course just don't wear an underwire bra for 6 weeks. I turn when I hug people hello bc it's so hard my children have even commented on it.

Nikkilo, sorry to hear about your problem.  Unfortunately I don't think you are going to like what I have to say.  If the implant is still hard and too high after 4 months it probably will not drop.  It sounds like you will need a capsulotomy to put the implant in its right position.  I would go back to your plastic surgeon and discuss what he/she plans to do for this problem since it is so soon after surgery.  Good luck, Dr. Schuster in Boca Raton.

Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon