Fixing a natural uniboob? (Photo)

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I basically have a uniboob (there's about 2cm or so of fat/space/skin before i hit my sternum) and weigh 140 lbs (5'8") so i don't think weight loss will solve anything. Can this even be fixed? If so, how expensive would it be?

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

Your condition is a normal anatomical variant.  My recommendation would be to leave the situation as it is.  What seems like a significant defect to you, is really not noticeable to others unless you point it out.  Your breasts look fine. I disagree with some of the comments on this thread regarding liposuction.   I would caution you against this, as liposuction in this area could possibly disrupt the important sternal skin attachments and the condition might even appear worse. I certainly don't think it would improve the situation much.  Best wishes to you!

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

I agree with others to leave well enough alone.  Your breasts look fine! augmenting or breasts may push them even closer together yet, and liposuction may be unpredictable in this delicate area. Best of luck!
Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. A physical exam and consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon would be useful for you. They will be able to give you options specific to you and you can decide if it is worthwhile to intervene. You appear to have overall a nice shape and contour to your breasts.Take care

Janet Woodyard, MD · Answer

Liposuction is an option, but you have a very normal and natural breast shape by the photos. It is always best to have a consultation in person.  You may find that most would counsel you to leave well enough alone.  Best of luck.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Typical options to improve upon this congenital synmastia involves either liposuction of the tissues overlying the breastbone or careful placement of implants.  You have attractive appearing breasts so unless your concerns are significant I would counsel you that less is more.  Hope this helps.

J. Dayne Petersen, MD · Answer

As stated by other surgeons, there are ideas for this, but the risks tend to out weigh the benefits in your situation. You have a great breast shape already and every woman has different cleavage/breasts. I wish you the best of luck!

Joseph Thornton, MD · Answer

Your breasts have a normal size and shape, and the issue you describe of tissue between the breast seeming to create a "uniboob" is very common.
An in person examination can give you more information as to whether or not it is amenable to any interventions.
In the past I have performed liposuction to that area for a few individuals with anywhere from a little to a moderate bit of improvement. 
If it bothers you seek a board certified surgeon for an evaluation.

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

I think it is best in your situation to leave it alone.  You have loose sternal attachments of your breast tissue which is quite common.I do have ideas on how to improve that but it is not worth the surgery.
Best Wishes,
Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Your central chest is a normal variant. I would not do anything to change it.    If it really bothers you, maybe liposuction may soften it.

John P. Stratis, MD · Answer

The problem is the relative lack of volume definition between the medial breasts and the sternal area. You would need to do something to increase the difference in volume between these two areas. Liposuction of the area between the breasts would be one way to give more definition. Breast augmentation with a moderate or high profile implant would be another way.

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