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I am sorry to hear about your concerns. It is difficult to fully assess your case without in-person evaluation or seeing any pre-operative photos. Your implants do appear to be sitting relatively close to one another with the nipples pointing outward. However, it is possible that this could be a result of your natural anatomy. If indeed you do have symmastia, it can be corrected with a revision procedure. I recommend reaching out to your surgeon to discuss these concerns, as he or she is be equipped to answer questions regarding your particular case.
From the pictures it does not look like you have symmastia, however I see that your breasts are very close to the mid line of the chest which is causing this effect.
I appreciate you bringing up the important subject about your breast possibly coming together in the middle of the chest. The photos do not demonstrate that you have symmastia. However, this diagnosis is a clinical diagnosis and you should be carefully examined by a plastic surgeon. The fact that you got 500 mL breast implants put you at high risk of having this condition, but I do not see any evidence of in the photographs.
Thank you for your question.Based on the photos, you do not have symmastia. The implants are positioned closed together, this way be based on your anatomy. I would discuss this with your surgeon and see if they feel there is anything that can improve your result. Good luck.
Dear kayytem,Symmastia is a rare breast condition that occurs when soft web-like breast tissue pulls breast implants towards each other, until the breasts meet uncomfortably at the center of the chest near the sternum (the body’s midline point). Given this abnormal union, symmastia is known by many other names, including breadloafing, kissing breast implants, and the uniboob.Unfortunately, this condition causes the surrounding skin and pectoral muscles to literally lift off the breast bone as the implants are pulled together. This consequently causes pain and discomfort, as well as obvious distortion of the breasts, which can only be disguised with clothing that does not show cleavage.You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for proper assessment. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
I am sorry to hear about your concerns after breast surgery. Although true symmastia is not present, I do understand your concerns about the breast implants being quite close to one another in the midline. If the breast implant positioning is of concern to you, you will benefit from revisionary breast surgery. This will likely include bilateral medial breast capsulorraphy (internal suture “repair”) as well as lateral capsulotomy to improve your situation. In my practice, having used a variety of “techniques” for correction of symmastia or medial breast implant malposition, I find that the most reliable technique involves a 2 layer capsulorrhaphy (internal suture repair of the breast implant pockets along the cleavage area). Often, the use of acellular dermal matrix is helpful also. I have also been pleased with the (at least partial) correction of skin tenting that can be achieved with the use of the acellular dermal matrix.As mentioned above, it is usually necessary to “open” (reverse capsulotomy) the breast implant pocket laterally (outer breast fold) to allow for positioning of the implant centrally behind the breast mound. This maneuver may also decrease the amount of implant pressure against the medial suture line. It may also be necessary to change breast implant profile or volume to help prevent chances of recurrence of breast implant malposition.This procedure will serve to improve the position of your breast implants on your chest wall, better center the nipple/areola complexes on each breast mound.Careful selection of plastic surgeon will be one of the keys to success: make sure that he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon who can demonstrate lots of experience helping patients with this type of revisionary breast surgery. I also find that careful attention to postoperative activity restrictions is key to success with this type of surgery and other types of implant malposition revisionary breast surgery.I hope this helps.
It is not possible to be sure from your photographs. Symmastia is where the skin between the breasts pulls away from the breast bone (sternum). This results in a skin bridge between the breasts. Sometimes it may form like a web between the breasts.I advise you to discuss your concerns with plastic surgeon who carried out your surgery. Alternatively have a consultation with a suitably qualified and experienced plastic surgeon.
Hi and welcome to our forum!Symmastia is a condition where the breasts appear to merge together at anterior midline. Cleavage will be obscured, and, in severe instances, the soft tissues actually separate from the chest wall. This condition can be congenital or as the result of previous breast augmentation, especially if the implant base is inordinately wide.From your photographs, your breasts approach midline, but your cleavage is maintained. If this is of concern to you, a secondary revision may be indicated. You may wish to revisit your plastic surgeon.Best wishes...
Thank you for posting your experience. It's a shame you had to go through this. This is very rare and is most probably a combination of factors. I believe the silicone in the ScarAway Bandaid contributed to the scar opening up. And when it comes to BA and massages, every surgeon has a di...
Thank you for your questions and your photos. You are still early in the healing process. You should continue to follow your surgeon's post operative instructions and maintain regular follow up appointments as you continue to recover. Good Luck.
Hi. If your surgery is in two days, this question should have been thoroughly discussed and agreed upon you and your surgeon. There is a reason why you chose him/her. Trust is the cornerstone of this relationship.Good luckDr PG