Is this swelling or symmastia/tenting? (Photo)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hello. Post op swelling can take weeks to go down, and it is unlikely that you have symmastia, especially if the implants are under the muscle.Sometimes I have my patients add some support along the sternum to help lessen the swelling there-- you can use a rolled up sock inside your bra! This can be tough during the day- but not too hard to do at night.Breast Wishes

It is hard to tell from the photos alone if you are developing synmastia.  It is still very early in your postoperative course to know.  Until the swelling resolves in another few weeks it is difficult to say for sure.  Time will tell.  Be patient and follow-up with your surgeon to express your concerns.

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.

Swelling over the sternum right after surgery can look like synmastia, but almost never is.  In another week or two you will see improvement and in a month or two you, will see that everything will look just fine.