I was born with symmastia. I never done any breast surgery or any surgery before in my life. I'm doing some research and look at a few pictures from symmastia and realize that this is what my chest look like. I feel so uncomfortable when wearing clothes especially clothes where I have to show off my breast. NO CONFIDENCE! What are the choices for me? Can I use a thong bra to separate them?
Answer: Congenital Symmastia
Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately, without direct examination or viewing pictures it is difficult to give you precise advice. I have found that treatment of congenital symmastia can be challenging. Sometimes patients with “congenital” symmastia benefit from liposuction surgery of the area between the breasts ( over the sternum); whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure will depend on your physical examination.
Yes, you can use a thong bra if you'd like.
You may find in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons to be helpful to you.
Best wishes.
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Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately, without direct examination or viewing pictures it is difficult to give you precise advice. I have found that treatment of congenital symmastia can be challenging. Sometimes patients with “congenital” symmastia benefit from liposuction surgery of the area between the breasts ( over the sternum); whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure will depend on your physical examination.
Yes, you can use a thong bra if you'd like.
You may find in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons to be helpful to you.
Best wishes.
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Answer: Congenital Symmastia Rare
Congenital symmastia is an extremely rare anomaly which requires an experienced surgeon to really understand not only how it occurred, but what it really takes to correct it. Often times it requires manipulating the tissues over the sternum, as well as the breast tissue itself to really get the area in the middle of your chest to sit down and provide you with an normal breast and chest appearance. Sometimes you ned to reinforce areas with some synthetic or biologic material as well to help strengthen everything. I would go for a consultation with a plastic surgeon who has experience and see what they have to say. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Congenital Symmastia Rare
Congenital symmastia is an extremely rare anomaly which requires an experienced surgeon to really understand not only how it occurred, but what it really takes to correct it. Often times it requires manipulating the tissues over the sternum, as well as the breast tissue itself to really get the area in the middle of your chest to sit down and provide you with an normal breast and chest appearance. Sometimes you ned to reinforce areas with some synthetic or biologic material as well to help strengthen everything. I would go for a consultation with a plastic surgeon who has experience and see what they have to say. I hope this helps.
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June 24, 2011
Answer: Correction of congenital symmastia
Congenital symmastia is rare - symmastia is most commonly seen as a complication of breast augmentation. It can potentially be corrected, however treatment needs to be individualized to the patient. I would recommend that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Good luck.
My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board-certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.
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Answer: Correction of congenital symmastia
Congenital symmastia is rare - symmastia is most commonly seen as a complication of breast augmentation. It can potentially be corrected, however treatment needs to be individualized to the patient. I would recommend that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Good luck.
My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board-certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.
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June 24, 2011
Answer: Correction of symmastia without implants?
Typically we see symmastia, or a confluence of the breasts where there should be some separation in the cleavage area, as a result of implants that push together. With implants, correction of the problem involves rebuilding the inner portion of the scar capsule, but it is a completely different situation without implants. There is no standard set of techniques so it may require some creativity, which fortunately is something that plastic surgeons are known for. I am sure there is some help for your condition and would advise that you see at least a few plastic surgeons.
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Answer: Correction of symmastia without implants?
Typically we see symmastia, or a confluence of the breasts where there should be some separation in the cleavage area, as a result of implants that push together. With implants, correction of the problem involves rebuilding the inner portion of the scar capsule, but it is a completely different situation without implants. There is no standard set of techniques so it may require some creativity, which fortunately is something that plastic surgeons are known for. I am sure there is some help for your condition and would advise that you see at least a few plastic surgeons.
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September 23, 2015
Answer: Repair of Congenital Symmastia Hello,Thank you for the question. There is a good solution for congenital symmastia. I use a small incision in the breast fold to repair and separate the breasts to provide a normal amount of cleavage. Other plastic surgeons advocate implants and /or liposuction but I have found that suturing the tissue works the best in my hands. Recovery and results are usually excellent. The link below shows before and after photos of a patient that underwent congenital symmastia repair by this method.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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September 23, 2015
Answer: Repair of Congenital Symmastia Hello,Thank you for the question. There is a good solution for congenital symmastia. I use a small incision in the breast fold to repair and separate the breasts to provide a normal amount of cleavage. Other plastic surgeons advocate implants and /or liposuction but I have found that suturing the tissue works the best in my hands. Recovery and results are usually excellent. The link below shows before and after photos of a patient that underwent congenital symmastia repair by this method.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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