I have a large gap between my breasts ~4 to 5 cm, can this be enhanced with a larger implant? (Photos)

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I'm now 8 months post BA. I had 300cc high profile implants placed under the muscle. There is a large gap between my breast, I would like to know if a larger implant would fill this gap?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Breast implants are not living tissue and they descend by the forces of gravity as well as pectoralis major muscle contraction such as your case.  The pectoralis major muscle extruded your implants inferiorly and laterally and will continue to do so over time.  Attempts to plicate this with lateral and inferior sutures will usually fail over time.  An alternative to consider would be fat transfer medially to camouflage the hollow created by the implants deflecting inferiorly and laterally.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Joseph Mlakar, MD · Answer

Since you are only 8 months following your primary augmentation, the wide gap between your beasts may continue to improve. Talk with your surgeon. Some surgical options for correction include: 1) addition pectoral muscle insertion release, 2) switch to a larger (or wider) implant, 3) relocation of the implant to a more subglandular or subfacial plane in the medial breast poles. Some patients have success in modifying their breast shape with selective bras or straps. Most importantly, know that corrective options are available, and your best source for information is your plastic surgeon. Good Luck!!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Increasing the amount of cleavage that you have can easily be done with breast implants. You don't have to get super large ones, just increasing the upper pole fullness of your breasts with a moderate size implants would most likely work well. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good morning!
Yes a wider implant would help fill the gap- I aim for a nice one finger cleavage and would not have recommended HP with only 300cc in the first place!

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is possible to correct current breast implant position and, to a certain degree, correct the distance between breast. This will require releasing breast capsule and muscle insertion (without removing all muscle attachments) towards midline and closing lateral (towards armpit) extension of breast capsule. Based on current recommendations, both implants should be replaced (since they will have to be taken out temporarily), to achieve this type of adjustment. Hope this helps.

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