My breasts are naturally really close together and they feel webbed toward the bottom. I have NO cleavage! Do I have congenital symmastia? Is there a way to create more space between my breasts and is breast augmentation still possible?
Answer: Congenital Symmastia Your pictures demonstrate the presence of a mild congenital symmastia. This condition occurs when the breast tissue merges across the midline. In some cases, this may give the appearance of a large single breast.Cases of mild congenital symmastia don't usually require surgical treatment. This condition is well tolerated and is almost considered a variant of normal.If you're concerned about this problem, it's reasonable to consult a board certified plastic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to discuss this condition and the available options for treatment. In some cases, breast augmentation or liposuction may have a role. In your particular case, it's probably reasonable to do nothing and accept what most people would consider to be a relatively attractive breast.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW Answer: Congenital Symmastia Your pictures demonstrate the presence of a mild congenital symmastia. This condition occurs when the breast tissue merges across the midline. In some cases, this may give the appearance of a large single breast.Cases of mild congenital symmastia don't usually require surgical treatment. This condition is well tolerated and is almost considered a variant of normal.If you're concerned about this problem, it's reasonable to consult a board certified plastic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to discuss this condition and the available options for treatment. In some cases, breast augmentation or liposuction may have a role. In your particular case, it's probably reasonable to do nothing and accept what most people would consider to be a relatively attractive breast.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW August 21, 2013
Answer: Congenital Symmastia
Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately, without direct examination it is difficult to give you precise advice but it looks like you may have congenital symmastia. I have found that treatment of congenital symmastia can be challenging. Sometimes patients with “congenital” symmastia benefit from liposuction surgery of the area between the breasts ( over the sternum); whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure will depend on your physical examination.
You may find in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons to be helpful to you.
Best wishes.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW August 21, 2013
Answer: Congenital Symmastia
Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately, without direct examination it is difficult to give you precise advice but it looks like you may have congenital symmastia. I have found that treatment of congenital symmastia can be challenging. Sometimes patients with “congenital” symmastia benefit from liposuction surgery of the area between the breasts ( over the sternum); whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure will depend on your physical examination.
You may find in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons to be helpful to you.
Best wishes.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
October 25, 2011
Answer: Do I have a congenital symmastia?
It appears you do have a symmastia. I agree with some of the other surgeons that implants may make this worse. I also agree that you have a very nice shape and size to your breasts and would likely not recommend you alter them in any way.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW October 25, 2011
Answer: Do I have a congenital symmastia?
It appears you do have a symmastia. I agree with some of the other surgeons that implants may make this worse. I also agree that you have a very nice shape and size to your breasts and would likely not recommend you alter them in any way.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
October 9, 2011
Answer: Can Synmastia Exist Prior To Getting Breast Implants?
Are you confused yet?
It's amazing how many different opinions there are on this subject!
Technically, Synmastia is a term that is used to describe the loss of attachments of the skin to the breast bone. I don't see this in your pictures. This is usually due to implants being placed on top of the muscle and winding up too close together, often to a point where they can be pushed across the midline of your chest. I doubt your breasts can be pushed across the midline. Synmastia is most likely to occur with larger implants on top of the muscle. Although this can occur when implants are placed under the muscle, it is VERY Rare!
You have beautiful breasts as they are. If the lack of space between your breasts bothers you, I do believe that liposusction of this crease can give you more space and I have done this in the past with no visible scaring as I do it through the Belly Button. I also believe that SubPectoral (Submuscular) implants would likely improve your cleavage as well as the depth of the crease between your breasts. Of course an examination in person is the only way to really know.
Good Luck
Dr M
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW October 9, 2011
Answer: Can Synmastia Exist Prior To Getting Breast Implants?
Are you confused yet?
It's amazing how many different opinions there are on this subject!
Technically, Synmastia is a term that is used to describe the loss of attachments of the skin to the breast bone. I don't see this in your pictures. This is usually due to implants being placed on top of the muscle and winding up too close together, often to a point where they can be pushed across the midline of your chest. I doubt your breasts can be pushed across the midline. Synmastia is most likely to occur with larger implants on top of the muscle. Although this can occur when implants are placed under the muscle, it is VERY Rare!
You have beautiful breasts as they are. If the lack of space between your breasts bothers you, I do believe that liposusction of this crease can give you more space and I have done this in the past with no visible scaring as I do it through the Belly Button. I also believe that SubPectoral (Submuscular) implants would likely improve your cleavage as well as the depth of the crease between your breasts. Of course an examination in person is the only way to really know.
Good Luck
Dr M
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
January 19, 2019
Answer: Symmastia is likely Looks like symmastia. Breast augmentation will make it more pronounced. Your breast are beautiful and symmetrical with good size. If the symmastia is a great concern, the i would not have breast augmentation.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW January 19, 2019
Answer: Symmastia is likely Looks like symmastia. Breast augmentation will make it more pronounced. Your breast are beautiful and symmetrical with good size. If the symmastia is a great concern, the i would not have breast augmentation.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW