Do I have a large gap between my breasts? Will it look bigger with implants? (photo)

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I have breast augmentation booked for end of April 2024. I am now worried that I have a large gap between my breasts and that it will look even bigger with implants. My surgeon mentioned the gap. He said that my toned pectoral muscles give the illusion of a smaller gap and that it will not be possible to create cleavage with implants. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Onelove79,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! I'll have to politely disagree. You do not have a large gap, and I think you will have beautiful cleavage with implants. Good luck!

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Cleavage is made with clothes, a fact which will be made easier with larger breast from your augmentation. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Karl William Schwarz, MD · Answer

I think you have great spacing between your breasts and would get excellent cleavage after surgery. Something we cannot change during any breast surgery is where the breast is on chest. Some patients will have a low position of the breasts which is what we call a low footprint. These are the types of people you see at the pool with a bikini that covers their breasts and it wraps around their back and over their breasts (a strapless bikini) and it looks as if it is worn almost on the upper abdomen. Some patients will have breasts that are placed more towards their back and they will have a widely spaced cleavage. Your breasts are placed in a good position not too close and not too far away. When an implant is placed in your situation the implant will fill out the breasts and give you good cleavage with good spacing.

Now you may be referring to a depression in your chest between your breasts. This is pretty common in tall, thin patients so it can deepen the cleavage but I think what is most important is the spacing between breasts and yours is good. There is nothing we can do to the depression in the center aspect of your chest as it comes from your sternum shape. However I don't see anything in your photo that is concerning about this and your sternum appears perfectly normal.

I think you will have good cleavage and a nice shape after a breast augmentation and you look like a good candidate for the procedure.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question
I recommend that everyone that is having a breast augmentation should have a 3-D simulation in order to get an idea of what your final results will look like, and you can see different sizes on your frame.
I would look for a surgeon who can show you a simulation.

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Answer: No large gap and it won't be bigger with implants

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