Am I starting to develop symmastia? (Photo)

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The first photo is one week post op. The second and third are at two weeks post op. My breasts are about pinky width apart and the skin is very lifted.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Although your concerns are understandable, your pictures do not demonstrate symmastia.  You are correct in that your breast implants are quite close to the mid line and some skin elevation (tenting) is present. Hopefully, with time the skin will “bounce back”. The use of a compressive "symmastia bra"  may be helpful; run this option by your plastic surgeon. You may find the attached link, demonstrating cases of symmastia  helpful to your peace of mind. Best wishes.

James F. Boynton, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your photos, I agree with my colleague, you do not have symmastia.  However, the space between the implants is very close and at some risk for developing symmastia at some point. I typically would recommend using a "spacer" in my patients in the post operative period if I am worried about a narrow intermammary distance and also being very careful about which direction I massage them so as not to worsen it.  I would not do medial displacement exercises (pushing them together).  Each plastic surgeon may have different recommendations in this area, and it is important for you to ask your plastic surgeon who did the surgery what he or she recommends for this.  They also make a specialized post operative bra that has a fabric supportive"spacer" that is really designed for helping preserve the intermammary distance.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

NO! you are not developing symmastia. Please return to your operative surgeon to be examined and discuss this issue.///

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Margaret.Your second pic shows something a bit different in the lower midline, but clearly, the third photo shows clear definition between the breasts and NO synmastia.Hope this helps.sek

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