I'm over 2 months post-op, will my gap close as the breast continue to drop and soften? (Photos)

Congratulations on your surgery and an excellent result.  While your breast tissue will continue to soften, the implants will not come closer together, because the surgeon places the implants underneath the breasts, which means that if the breasts are slightly far apart to begin with, you cannot create more cleavage without causing a "uniboob," also known as synmastia.  Having said that, everyone's cleavage has a slightly different natural width, and yours is well within the limits of normal and attractive, so I would not worry about it too much.  Judging by your photos in dresses, your chest looks very similar to the Natrelle cover models' chests, if that makes you feel any better.  Make sure you discuss all your concerns with your plastic surgeon during your postoperative visit.  

Thanks for posting your question and photos.   Congratulations on your breast augmentation and excellent result.    Yes, your implants will drop a little and soften.    You may be able to get a little more cleavage and the muscle stretches a bit, but there is a limit to how close based on your anatomy.    You may not see any more cleavage without the use of a bra.   

What about my cleavage gap?Congratulations on your recent breast augmentation! As a plastic surgeon has been in practice for over 14 years, I believe you have actually a very nice result! You should know that cleavage does get better over time and usually improves even up to six months to 12 months after the operation as the pectoral muscle continues to relax and stretch in that area. Certain bras can favor cleavage formation and some are better than others and I think you should talk to your plastic surgeon about what options you have for your aftercare from this point on!I wish you the best of luck on the continuing great recovery! Dr. Aldo

Thank you for your question.  Seeing that you presented with a certain width between your breasts pre-operatively, this space, or gap will still remain following surgery.  Since this is the natural anatomy of your chest there is no way to create more cleavage or bring your breasts even closer together.  Your breasts will continue to soften and settle within their pocket in the next several weeks. I suggest speaking with your board certified plastic surgeon regarding these concerns.  Good luck! 

Thanks for your question!  I would talk to your plastic surgeon about this.  He/she may have recommendations as far as massage, bras, etc are concerned that will help answer that question.  My guess is that yes, it will improve, but there are certainly things you can do to help it along.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question. Your breasts will definitely continue to soften and drop over the next few months. For some patients this process can take up to a year. As far as the space between your breasts goes, the implants will come together slightly as they soften but because you had space there before implants you will still have space there even with implants. The implants are placed under your natural breasts so there isn't a way to bring them closer together without breaking that center pocket which can create "uniboob". I hope this eases your mind. Good luck! Dr. Nicholas Howland, MD

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have swelling. Breasts may not heal at the same rate, causing one breast to appear different than the other. It can take up to 12 weeks for the implants to settle and you to see the final result. The implants will add volume but cannot change your natural anatomy. The gap you see prior to your breast implants will remain similar. You are still in the healing process and it is likely your implants will continue to settle into place and soften. Follow up with your board certified surgeon to address your concern. Good luck!