Are my breasts too close together? (Photo)

Several things to consider:1) too early in your recovery process to assess2) remember, the surgeon places the implants wherever your breast footprint anatomy is located. Everyone's anatomy is different from one side to the other. Asymmetry is normal.  3) in the meantime, they look great!Have patience. The surgeon did a terrific job. 

Your nipples seem to be centrally located over the implants, so I think the implants needed to be placed this close together to accomodate the width of implants chosen for your procedure. I in fact think the result looks very good, as often patients complain that they haven't got as good a cleavage as they had hoped for.

Thank you for your question and photograph, and it appears that you will have a very nice result.  After placement of implants, the overall appearance of the breasts will change dramatically over the next several months, as the implants drop, and the overlying tissue stretches to accommodate the extra volume.  At three weeks your implants appear to be settling, with your right having started to drop a bit sooner than your left.  This is very common.  I would anticipate your right breast implant to follow suit within the next two weeks.  I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. You are still in the recovery process and it is very normal for your implants to be sitting high at this point. Your implants are a little close together, but you need to wait until you are about 3 months out for your final results. If your surgeon took measurements pre-op and determined the implant used fit the width of your breasts, you should end up with a very nice result. Everyone is naturally built a little different and some people have breasts that are more close together and others are far apart. The final results really depend on your breast and body shape before surgery. It takes some time, in about 3-6 weeks things are going to be much better. Best of luck.

Congratulations on your surgery.
Looking at your photos, it looks like you got a great result. Remember, you are only 3 weeks from having surgery and you are a little swollen. The swelling should subside in the next 3 weeks.
The separation between your breasts is very good. I don't see an issue there. The fullness at the top of each breast also looks very similar. One breast can always settle a little quicker than the other breast, but you should see them even out in 3-4 weeks. Remember, there are always some subtle differences between the breasts after surgery because most patients had similar differences before surgery. Breast Augmentation doesn't correct all the differences. Having said that, your results are excellent, especially for three weeks after surgery.
Try to hang in there for three weeks. You results a very good now and should be better in a few weeks. Good luck!

Hi nati91fern,



Dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.



I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.



Also, follow your plastic surgeons post operative instructions and advice for faster healing and recovery.



Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. You look like you have a very nice result. It is still early in the postoperative period and it can take a couple of months before you see your end result. As far as your breast implants being too close together, without the benefit of seeing a preop photo that may be your anatomy. Some women have a narrow space while others have a wider gap. I think you will be happy with your results in the long run. Good luck. 

Congratulations on your breast augmentation.  Your early result looks quite good.  Your implants will drop and look much more natural over the next 8-12 weeks.  Although your implants are close together U do not have symmastia.