I got my original BA with 400cc gummy implants under the muscle. After 6 months they still were not dropping so my PS went back in to manually drop them. Before the revision I told him I thought I had symmastia and wanted the middle corrected. After surgery he told me my midline was fine and I did not have an issue. However, 6 months post revision I still am not happy with my results. Can this be fixed?
June 4, 2021
Answer: Symmastia Dear madaron, symmastia is a rare breast condition that occurs when soft web-like breast tissue pulls breast implants towards each other, until the breasts meet uncomfortably at the center of the chest near the sternum (the body’s midline point). Given this abnormal union, symmastia is known by many other names, including breadloafing, kissing breast implants, and the uniboob.Unfortunately, this condition causes the surrounding skin and pectoral muscles to literally lift off the breast bone as the implants are pulled together. This consequently causes pain and discomfort, as well as obvious distortion of the breasts, which can only be disguised with clothing that does not show cleavage.You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for proper assessment. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 4, 2021
Answer: Symmastia Dear madaron, symmastia is a rare breast condition that occurs when soft web-like breast tissue pulls breast implants towards each other, until the breasts meet uncomfortably at the center of the chest near the sternum (the body’s midline point). Given this abnormal union, symmastia is known by many other names, including breadloafing, kissing breast implants, and the uniboob.Unfortunately, this condition causes the surrounding skin and pectoral muscles to literally lift off the breast bone as the implants are pulled together. This consequently causes pain and discomfort, as well as obvious distortion of the breasts, which can only be disguised with clothing that does not show cleavage.You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for proper assessment. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 4, 2021
Answer: Breast revision Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to revision breast surgery. There is no question that you do have symmastia, but also have breast ptosis with your areolas pointing too far to the side. I believe that you would benefit from symmastia repair, i.e. capsulorrhaphy and a breast lift-lollipop mastopexy to elevate your areolas and bring them more to the center. In fact, I wrote the first paper on capsulorrhaphy almost 20 years ago. Additionally, by bring the implants more laterally and fixing the symmastia, this will make the areolas appear more to the center. Definitely search for plastic surgeons with extensive experience with breast revision and symmastia repair. Best wishes to you.
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June 4, 2021
Answer: Breast revision Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to revision breast surgery. There is no question that you do have symmastia, but also have breast ptosis with your areolas pointing too far to the side. I believe that you would benefit from symmastia repair, i.e. capsulorrhaphy and a breast lift-lollipop mastopexy to elevate your areolas and bring them more to the center. In fact, I wrote the first paper on capsulorrhaphy almost 20 years ago. Additionally, by bring the implants more laterally and fixing the symmastia, this will make the areolas appear more to the center. Definitely search for plastic surgeons with extensive experience with breast revision and symmastia repair. Best wishes to you.
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