I think I have symmastia. What are my options to treat this? (Photo)

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I think I have Symmastia , I saw my surgeon at 8 weeks post op but he said I didn’t but he would look at stirching my chest wall down and removing tissue. I really don’t want tissue removing as I may not want implants forever. I had a full uplift with 240CC mod plus Xtra implant. I also feel like my left breast is much bigger and wider and that overall the implants are too wide for my chest. I had over the muscle.

Chul Hwan Seul, MD, PhD · Answer

Although the photo doesn't depict a pronounced case of symmastia, corrective measures are still necessary to establish a safe distance between the implant pockets by suturing the medial space rather than excising tissue. Alternatively, one may opt to replace the implant above the pectoralis major muscle with a new one situated beneath the muscle. To forestall the likelihood of symmastia recurring post-surgery, it is best to avoid wearing bras that push both breasts together.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I don’t think you have synmastia. It’s quite rare. Your implants are close together. Some women like it that way. However one implant is higher and you might need a revision to lower the implant

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear aet93,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Wess Cohen, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If the appearance of your breast bother you, and you want to create more of a separation, and the treatment is to stitch the skin down to the chest wall. In conjunction with this he would benefit from smaller, less wide implants as well. Good luck.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You might want to go with a smaller implant and a lower profile to put less stress on your tissue near the sternum. Your surgeon could also try to stitch down that area as well.

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