Implants are Far Apart - Can They Be Moved Toward Center?

Unfortunately, it’s impossible to move implants in an inward
direction without surgery. This type of maneuver would require expansion of the
medial breast pockets.This would
require surgical intervention. Even if
your implants could be moved in an inward direction, it’s not necessarily in
your best interest.It’s important to
note that implants need to be centered beneath the nipple areola
complexes.In many cases, the areolas
are laterally positioned.If the
implants are moved in an inward direction, the areolas will literally sit on
the sides of the breasts.For
this reason, you should discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to give you
insight into your current situation.

If your implants are under the muscle, then it is the attachment of the muscle along the breast bone that limits how close they can come in. Although the muscle can be partially released in order to expand the pocket in that direction, if it is overdone then you get a symmastia. This also apples to implants above the muscle. Other factors include implant diameter and size. A push-up/in bra may help a bit early on.

It all depends on the details.  The first question you have to determine is why the implants are far apart?  This can be due to pre-existing anatomy.  This can be due to initial implant placement, or this can be due to residual muscle activity, if the implants are under the muscle.  Each problem has its own potential risk, specifically creating symmastia, which creates a "una-boob" appearance.  The best bet is to talk to your surgeon about your concerns and see what kind of solution can realistically be offered.

It depends.  I picture would be very helpful.  If your natural breasts are far apart on your chest wall then it would not be possible to move them closer.  If your pockets were developed out too much toward your armpits then correction would be possible.

Dr. ES

Your breast implant position may not be that easy to change 5 weeks after surgery.  Breast implant massage, especially with both breast implants massage aggressively to the midline/ sternum/ chest plate, may help to push the implants together, or they may not. 

There are a lot of variables regarding breast implant placement in the midline, including your overall tissue, your previous medical history, your smoking history, the profile of the implants, any complications after surgery, and simply how you swell and heal, so given the information you've given us, it's hard for me and others to figure out how close is too close versus too far. 

I wish you the best of luck.