I had my breasts done 3 years ago and have not been able to obtain cleavage because my breasts are so far apart. Even when I push them together, they will barely touch without looking deformed. I was told recently by another doctor that I could not have close cleavage due to my anatomy. However, prior to the surgery, I was able to have cleavage. Is it possible to find a surgeon who can shift the pocket more to the front to obtain cleavage? Will that risk symmastia?
April 22, 2023
Answer: Cleavage and breast implants Anatomy does play a role in cleavage, a wider natural sternum may limit cleavage. With breast augmentation, pockets are developed to fit the breast implant; at times this capsule needs to be released medially to help give more cleavage. Too much dissection, can risk symmastia and rippling. At times, mesh can help support the breast implant from dropping to the side.
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April 22, 2023
Answer: Cleavage and breast implants Anatomy does play a role in cleavage, a wider natural sternum may limit cleavage. With breast augmentation, pockets are developed to fit the breast implant; at times this capsule needs to be released medially to help give more cleavage. Too much dissection, can risk symmastia and rippling. At times, mesh can help support the breast implant from dropping to the side.
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April 14, 2023
Answer: Improving cleavage Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to revision breast surgery. Your situation is very common. I have treated this many times with the internal bra-capsulorrhaphy surgery with a mirror image capsulotomy-opening up the pocket. In fact, I wrote the very first paper on this procedure. You should be able to have a very nice cleavage without risking symmastia. Best wishes to you.
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April 14, 2023
Answer: Improving cleavage Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to revision breast surgery. Your situation is very common. I have treated this many times with the internal bra-capsulorrhaphy surgery with a mirror image capsulotomy-opening up the pocket. In fact, I wrote the very first paper on this procedure. You should be able to have a very nice cleavage without risking symmastia. Best wishes to you.
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