Do I Have Symmastia? Only 6 Weeks Post Op (photo)

Question

I am worried that the tenting is permanent. Can anyone please give me some advice? Attached are pictures at 6 weeks post surgery

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Difficult to give you precise advice online. However, based on the photographs it is clear that you do not have “symmastia";  some skin elevation ( tenting) may be present especially in certain positions or with the use of compressive bras/clothing. Whether or not this situation is permanent,  only time will tell.

	Overall, it seems like you have a very nice result;  I would suggest that you enjoy the outcome of the procedure and continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

	 Best wishes.

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.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Symmastia is a condition which can occur when the implants are too close together. Patients often refer to this as a “uniboob.” This can occur for the same reasons as displacement noted above, but in this case the pocket(s) is/are too far towards the center.Correction of this problem may involve using different implants such as textured, a smaller size, or a smaller base and placing the implants in a new pocket. On occasion, this may require surgery in more than one stage to allow the tissues to heal and then place the implants. If the implants have been placed above the muscle, converting them under the muscle frequently will help and, again, the use of a dermal substitute may be required for additional support if the tissues are thin. The techniques of capsulorrhaphy and neopectoral pockets may apply here as well.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

No it does not appear that you have symmastia.  Symmastia represents on breast pocket across the center of your chest.  You have a very good result.

	Dr. ES

Naveen Setty, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and pictures.  It appears that you have had a very good result so far.  Based on your pictures, it does not appear that you have symmastia.  There may still be some residual swelling that will continue to decrease over time.

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