Do I have webbed breasts?

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I don't feel comfortable putting out pictures of my breast on the internet so I'll try my best to explain. I have never had a gap between my breast (they kind of look like the "telophase"stage in mitosis). It is like they are webbed or something. I don't think this is common considering the fact that most women have a prominent gap between their breasts, so does anyone know what this might be?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I can understand your reluctance in sharing photographs. You may have a case of congenital synmastia where there has never been breast separation, or you may have breasts heavy enough that the skin between them has been pulled preventing a cleavage plane.  As there is a wide variation in the size and appearance of women's breasts any surgical procedure recommendation will depend on what a physical exam shows. See an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss the best treatment option to help attain your desired outcome.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. It sounds as though you are describing synmastia which can be a complication after Breast Augmentation, however in rare cases the breasts can develop this way naturally. I recommend that you meet with a board certified Plastic Surgeon in person to discuss your concerns and talk about options to change what you do not like.All the best

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

Symmastia.  Unsure if you are describing post augmented breasts or just your natural breasts.  If they have implants then you are describing symmastia.  Hope this helps.Dr VasishtSouth Shore Plastic Surgery

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I'm assuming that your center of your chest is a bit full or tethered. If this is mainly fat, then perhaps liposuction can help define the two sides a bit better. Not so easy to improve.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Some women will have a developmental fullness between the breast which we call symmastia where the breast can seem to run together in the middle. It is most common in those who have a very large breast where the skin can pull down between as well.

Do I have webbed breasts?

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