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 :(
Answer: Symmastia or swelling? At 1 week postoperative your results look quite normal, and I think it is unlikely that you have symmastia. You need to wait for the swelling to go down, and consult with your surgeon, but I think it is likely that you will be fine.
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Answer: Symmastia or swelling? At 1 week postoperative your results look quite normal, and I think it is unlikely that you have symmastia. You need to wait for the swelling to go down, and consult with your surgeon, but I think it is likely that you will be fine.
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Answer: Swelling or Symmastia/Tenting It's difficult to say at this point. Symmastia is a condition which can occur when the implants are too close together. Patients often refer to this as a “uniboob.” Occasionally, the space or pocket for the breast implant is created towards the center, or the tissue stretches, forcing the implants to fall too much towards the center of the breasts. Currently, you do not appear to have #symmastia. Also, it is still quite early into your post-op healing stage. Therefore, what you may be experience is swelling which can be mistaken as symmastia. If you are not satisfied with your #final #results or if there are any concerns, it's best to consult with your plastic surgeon to further discuss your #options.
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Answer: Swelling or Symmastia/Tenting It's difficult to say at this point. Symmastia is a condition which can occur when the implants are too close together. Patients often refer to this as a “uniboob.” Occasionally, the space or pocket for the breast implant is created towards the center, or the tissue stretches, forcing the implants to fall too much towards the center of the breasts. Currently, you do not appear to have #symmastia. Also, it is still quite early into your post-op healing stage. Therefore, what you may be experience is swelling which can be mistaken as symmastia. If you are not satisfied with your #final #results or if there are any concerns, it's best to consult with your plastic surgeon to further discuss your #options.
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May 5, 2019
Answer: Swelling or symmastia 8 days post op. Thank you for the photos. This swelling may persist for a few weeks. It is early, but you do not appear to have symmastia. Your implants probably seem "high" to you as well. This is normal as people usually look great on the table, and when they wake up the implants rise up toward the collar bone. They will usually start to move downward at about three weeks. It may take 6 to 12 months for some implants to settle into final position. Best to wait and see what your result is and then go from there. Please let your board certified plastic surgeon know your concerns.
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May 5, 2019
Answer: Swelling or symmastia 8 days post op. Thank you for the photos. This swelling may persist for a few weeks. It is early, but you do not appear to have symmastia. Your implants probably seem "high" to you as well. This is normal as people usually look great on the table, and when they wake up the implants rise up toward the collar bone. They will usually start to move downward at about three weeks. It may take 6 to 12 months for some implants to settle into final position. Best to wait and see what your result is and then go from there. Please let your board certified plastic surgeon know your concerns.
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May 9, 2019
Answer: Symmastia? Thank you for your question and photos. Only 8 days out from surgery, there will still be a significant amount of tissue swelling. Symmastia is when the implants physically touch at the center because of over dissection of the implant pocket. You do not appear to have symmastia. Let things settle and let the swelling go down and this can then be adequately evaluated by your surgeon. Best of luck.
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May 9, 2019
Answer: Symmastia? Thank you for your question and photos. Only 8 days out from surgery, there will still be a significant amount of tissue swelling. Symmastia is when the implants physically touch at the center because of over dissection of the implant pocket. You do not appear to have symmastia. Let things settle and let the swelling go down and this can then be adequately evaluated by your surgeon. Best of luck.
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May 5, 2019
Answer: Is this swelling or symmastia/tenting? Although your concerns are understandable, the majority of patients who have your appearance 8 days after breast augmentation surgery do not have symmastia ( medial breast implant malposition). Usually, this appearance is related to swelling, which is quite normal/temporary. Of course, your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource for accurate information and/or reassurance. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with long-term.
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May 5, 2019
Answer: Is this swelling or symmastia/tenting? Although your concerns are understandable, the majority of patients who have your appearance 8 days after breast augmentation surgery do not have symmastia ( medial breast implant malposition). Usually, this appearance is related to swelling, which is quite normal/temporary. Of course, your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource for accurate information and/or reassurance. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with long-term.
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