Is the wide space between breasts due to anatomy or surgery? (photos)

You are very thin so implants have simply made your existing breast gap look more obvious than before surgery - the implants have been placed correctly and the gap is due to your pre-existing gap

Healing will go on for 2-3 months for the early period.  There may be some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences.   Sensation will be abnormal.  Scars will be changing.



If my patients have concerns that something is unusual about their healing process, it is important for them to call the office and discuss these concerns or come in to be examined

Always contact your plastic surgeon if you have concerns about post-operative infection, bleeding, swelling, fever, excessive bruising, or any new and sudden changes in the feeling or look of your implants, breasts or incisions.





Any of the following may be post-op difficulties, about which it is best to contact your surgeon directly



·       Excessive bleeding (hematoma) and bruising



·       Reduced sensation of #nipple



·       Deflation/rupture



·       Capsular contracture



·       Wrinkling/rippling. Palpable and/or visible



·       Firmness, and distorted appearance



·       Interference with breast feeding



·       Mammogram interference



·       Cost for revision surgery if necessary



·       Calcium deposits in the tissue around the implant



·       Breast tissue atrophy/chest wall deformity



·       Hypertrophic scarring



·       Tissue loss



·       Infection requiring antibiotics or implant removal

Thank you for your question and provided photos.  Breast augmentation has a number of involved variables.  During consultation, a patient should receive an in-depth understanding as to their current breast measurements, breast characteristics, and breast asymmetries.  This information is used by the surgeon to direct a patient as to the procedure that best suits their desired goals.  Regardless of the implant position, size, and type, the surgeon must recognize limitations in each patient to ensure an appropriate end shape and size to the augmented breast.  Your current photos show some widening of your breasts at your sternum.  Your post-operative concerns are hard to critique with photos alone.  I encourage you discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  Your surgeon should be able to explain your end results and why they occurred.  



Best of luck,



Dr. Mooty