My Breasts Don't Want to Push Together for Cleavage? (photo)

Question

I got a breast aug about 19 months ago under the muscle. I now want them bigger but the main issue is that I cant get any push up bras that will make them push together. They always want to go right back apart! It's so frustrating! And I don't want it to get worse if I go get bigger implants. What should I do about this?

Edward J. Bednar, MD · Answer

Unfortunately a side-view is not very helpful in answering your question, pls post a front view because it will show where your natural cleavage line starts and ends - which will determine how far your implants will sit

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is better not to try to force cleavage. You are limited to have cleavage based upon your anatomy.  SOme patients just have wide muscle insertion on the sternum.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

The amount of cleavage after breast augmentation will depend on the width and spacing of your natural breast. Remember that the implants must fit into the breast and center on the nipple, hand in glove. If your breast is separated by a wide breast bone, a fuller implant with a broader base can help, though if the width and the skin envelope will not allow, a larger implant is not likely to improve things.

	Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Cleavage is very dependent on the position of the breasts on your chest and the extent of natural division between them.  A good push up bra should produce cleavage.  Unfortunately, the photo you've taken does not provide a good starting point for evaluation.

Jon F. Harrell, DO, FACS · Answer

It's really not possible to give you an informed opinion based on the single photo you posted. Obtaining cleavage is highly desirable for many women. However some women can easily obtain great cleavage, even without a bra, others can have good cleavage with a support bra and a breast implant and unfortunately some women will not be able to get the fullness they want, even after a breast augmentation. Some women's breasts are simply very far apart, making it difficult to put in a large enough implant to create good cleavage. Other women simply don't want an implant that is large enough to create cleavage. Another issue can be capsular contracture which can close off the implant pocket in the area where you are desiring cleavage. In this case a capsulotomy or capsulectomy can improve the situation. It will take a thorough consultation with a breast surgeon to determine why you are having the problem you see and what options you have to improve it. Best of luck Dr Harrell

My Breasts Don't Want to Push Together for Cleavage? (photo)

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