Tenting or symmastia (Photo)

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Does it look like I'm renting or developing symmastia? I'm two weeks post op. Saline unders r-300cc,l-285 cc. I'm scared of having to do revisions.

Stephen M. Becker, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your question. You have a very typical appearance of a post-operative breast. Over time, your skin will stretch and the implants will "settle". You should have a very nice results. If you are still concerned, I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Andrew Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Lotus Love. From what I can see in the photo, your results look fine for 2 weeks post-op. It's not uncommon for the breasts to look high, firm, and round so soon after surgery. The skin may even feel tight and appear shiny. It takes weeks or months for the swelling to subside, and for the skin and muscles to adjust, allowing the implants to settle into their final appearance. If you're really worried, definitely share your concerns with your surgeon. He or she would not want you worrying unnecessarily. Good luck!

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Thank you for the picture. As the other surgeons have said, your results look good for just 2 weeks after your surgery. It is normal for your skin to look "tight" at the moment. Over the course of about 3-4 months, your skin will gradually adjust to your implants. Your breasts will also settle so that they look more natural. Although your breasts are close together, there is no indication of symmastia or "tenting". Each breast appears separate from the other. Symmastia is much less likely to occur when the implants are under the muscle because the pecs insert into the chest bone and won't let the implants come together.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Based on the  photograph, you do not have symmastia ( you may find the attached link, demonstrating true cases of breast implant displacement interesting to you). It is likely that you have some swelling  and/or tenting in the cleavage area.  Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon who will always be your best resource for advice/reassurance. Best wishes.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Again ONLY 2 weeks after surgery! You still have selling. Allow 3 months of healing but I see not issue as presented in your posted photo...

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