How/when could this symmastia be fixed after 20 year-old saline implants removed? (Photos)

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Hello! This is a follow-up to my previous question. I am 38 and recently had 20 yr old saline implants removed along with a lift. My skin lifted off my sternum a bit with the original implants, which my initial surgeon attempted to stitch down with little improvement. Now that I don’t have implants, I’ve been told to give it time but am wondering if I should get a second opinion about how and when this can be fixed. The photo is from 1 month p/o explant/lift. What can be done to fx the middle?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Symmastia is difficult to correct and may require more than one attempt. You should consider waiting as suggested by your plastic surgeon. You can still have retained swelling.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear StellaMay22,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @StellaMay22, thank you for your question. A personalized consultation is needed to make an adequate surgical that will prevent you from having to deal with the negative effects of bad practice later on. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If your surgeon sutured the tissue back down in this area, then you need to give it a year to completely heal and avoid excessive lifting and reaching for a while longer. You may not get deep cleavage again, but also may not have had it prior to implants.

How/when could this symmastia be fixed after 20 year-old saline implants removed? (Photos)

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