Is this swelling or symmastia/tenting? (Photo)

January 17, 2015
Asked By:jellytot in Ukiah, CA

I had 350cc overs 8 days ago. I had 32aa size pre op. My implants are very high and skin tight and shiny. I noticed yesterday how far my skin has stretched from my sternum, and have became increasingly worried about the possibility of symmastia after googling my symptoms (bad thing to do if you're a worrier I know!) What do you think? I've tried to take photos as best as I can. I noticed some yellow bruising in the sternum area which makes me wonder if he's done something. Thanks Worried :(

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May 9, 2019

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May 9, 2019

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