Do I have symmastia or is this normal? 16 months post-op (Photo)

Symmastia is when there is no gap between the breasts. There would be no cleavage, and the breasts appear to merge together. Based on your photos, you do not have symmastia. Even with pushing the breasts together, there is a clear demarcation between them. It is normal for the breasts to come closer together when you lift them or in a bra. That is why push-up bras were created to give the appearance of more cleavage.

Hello, congratulations on a very nice breast augmentation result. In my opinion, I would not consider what you are demonstrating as symmastia but rather as a normal variation. Every patient has unique anatomy when it comes to their breasts and their chest wall and no two patient's "gap" between the breasts will be exactly the same. Your "gap" may be narrower than other women's but it is within what would be expected.

Hello, thank you for your question. Symmastia is when there is no defined midline separating either side of your side of your chest. It doesn't appear that you have have from the photos. Speak with your plastic surgeon about it.Usually cleavage is a natural component that is not changed by an augmentation but can be more pronounced after implants.

Hi. It doesn’t look like you have symmastia. Your result looks very nice and it is normal for the space in between your breast to get smaller when you push the implants closer together.

Dear cristina13alexandra,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You have a very nice breast augmentation. You have nice cleavage that many women with wide set breasts would love to have. There is no symmastia. Congratulations to you and your surgeon.

Thanks for your question! You have normal results and no symmastia present from what I can tell. Enjoy your results!

Your gap space is fine. You did not show your before photos, but I suspect you have a narrow gap naturally which most women love.

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note a satisfactory breast augmentation result. The breasts demonstrate only minor asymmetries and are full. Cleavage appears excellent, without tenting of the skin across midline.Symmastia is a condition where the skin and muscle between the breasts detaches and the implant pockets come together as one. Tenting of the skin across midline occurs.If still concerned, revisit your plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...