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Am I Starting to Develop Symmastia 2 After Scar Revision Surgery?

asked 11 months ago by samantha1411 in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, massage, swelling, symmastia

I am 2 weeks p/o from revision surgery to lower my left breast and upsize to 500cc mod plus silicone unders. My cleavage is much closer now and the skin in my cleavage area has raised up about 5mm. My PS said it is just swelling but I am so worried I am starting to develop symmastia! I have ordered a thong bra and am massaging my breasts in an outward manner to try and separate them. Could this massage be doing more damage to the muscle or help to settle the breasts more laterally? PLEASE HELP!

4 answers to Am I Starting to Develop Symmastia 2 After Scar Revision Surgery?

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Symmastia or Implant Malposition?

At this point, you do not have symmastia. The implants are close and you may have some skin tenting (5mm raised skin). Keep doing the measures you are currently using and allow at least 3 months before you decide whether or not you like the results.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Symmastia

Based on your photos, although the cleavage is narrow, it does not look like symmastia. It sounds like you are already doing all the correct things to do to avoid additional issues. All the best,
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Am I Starting to Develop Symmastia 2 After Scar Revision Surgery?

Very early in the post operative period, but I see from your so kindly posted photos your concern. I would wait til you are 2 months out from surgery and no do any arm exercising.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Symmastia?

It doesn't look like you have true symmastia at this time. With a 500 cc implant, it has to go somewhere. I have found that the complications regarding position tend to be more common with large implants, unless there is a lot of excess skin. You already are doing the things you should do to avoid the symmastia. Ultiimately, I would listen to the advice of the plastic surgeon who operated on you. I advise my patients with unders to not do any push-ups, bench... more
Paul W. Loewenstein, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

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