I'm 18 days post op Breast Augmentation with a lift: Swelling on Sternum - How can I reduce it? (photos)

Based on your photographs your breast implants are still very high and swollen.By 18 days I would hope that you are beginning to experienced some dropping or descent of your implants.I suggest you question your plastic surgeon about the need for breast implant displacement exercises and pectoralis contraction exercises to help encourage your breast implants to drop.  Once they drop the sternal swelling should be less evidentI do not see evidence of symmastia at this point and feel it is unlikely once the implants drop.

Hi,keep seeing your surgeon!  Have him or her examine this area.  It is very, very common to have body fluid build up (edema) over the breast bone after implants.  If you push in with your finger, often you can see a dent which lasts a short time.  So probably no cause for alarm, but keep your surgeon in the loop. Limit your salt intake (pizza, popcorn, peanuts, fast food) to help the fluid clear more rapidly.  Ice will not help this late in the game. All the best, "Dr. Joe" 

Hello and thank you for your question and photos.  You are still very early post op and some swelling is to be expected.  You may benefit from a breast band but I would advise that you seek follow up with your plastic surgeon to get an inperson exam and the most appropriate guidance.  In the meantime you are doing all the right things as instructed.
Best of luck with your recovery!
Katerina Gallus MD FACS