Are my breasts too far apart?

Question

I had a breast augmentation done a week ago, I got 360cc Polytech implants under the muscle put in. I am now wondering if my breast are too far apart? And does it look like they will sag again?

Ron Soltero, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Patient: Thanks for your question and your photo.  You are just a week out of Breast Augmentation surgery.  Your result looks good and the gap as well.  Your implants still need to settle down, your final result would be looked at the six month post op mark.  Hope this helps!

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Remember that the muscle over the implants attaches along the sides of the breastbone, which limits how close the implants can go. Your cleavage gap looks normal. The implants are a tiny bit high relative to the nipples, but as they settle they will probably be just right.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

You are still early in the healing process. What you are seeing now is not yet your final results. Your implants will still settle over the course of your recovery and the appearance of your breasts will still improve. You should also understand that breast augmentation does not really close the gap between your breasts if the gap is already big enough before the surgery. However, it is advisable to wait for about 6 months post op to see your final results.

Kim Taylor, FRACS · Answer

For only 1 week following your surgery I think your results are excellent.  It doesn't appear that you have a huge amount of swelling and I believe your cleavage looks very normal.  Implants will take weeks to completely settle, so try not to over analyze things in this healing period.Kind regards

Brian Kiesnowski, MD, MPH · Answer

One thing that I try to remind all of my breast augmentation patients is that anatomy will not change after the procedure. If your breasts had a gap before your procedure they will have a gap after your procedure and it may appear more pronounced because your breasts are larger. The same is true with nipple positioning. If one nipple is higher than the other before surgery it will remain the same after surgery but maybe more noticeable given that the breasts are larger. Your breast augmentation looks excellent and I agree that you need to wait awhile for your implants to settle down. I expect that you will be very pleased with your results in 3 to 6 months. Remember full healing does not take place until about 1 year postoperatively.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

No, your breasts look normal and your cleavage is often determined by your anatomy preop.  Best of luck with your results.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Based on your photograph, your breast implants do not seem too far apart. As you  likely know, it is much too early to evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed.  Many patients report, as swelling dissipates (within the first month after surgery), that they are happier with the appearance of the "cleavage area".  The cleavage area may look deeper as swelling dissipates. Of course, many factors including anatomic starting point, pocket dissection, and exact breast implants utilized will determine the final outcome when it comes to "cleavage" concerns.
 At this point, my best advice:  rest, patience, and close follow-up with your plastic surgeon.  Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the great question and congratulations on your surgery. Your breast implants appear to be in good position based on the photo you posted. How wide the implants sit is really determined by your pre-op anatomy. If your breasts were a little wide to begin with then they will still be a little wide after surgery. The most important thing is that the nipple is centered over the implant which yours is. You're still early after surgery and the implant need to drop more. As they drop they should round out the bottom of the implant and create a round shape to the breast. Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber

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