Are my implants too far apart? (Photo)

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I always had natural, attractive cleavage but breast feeding took a real toll. I had 350cc silicone implants placed under the muscle on 9/17. My breasts were a C prior to surgery. I am beyond depressed with the result. I HAVE NO CLEAVAGE & feel I wasted $12,000. I keep sobbing. My dr keeps delaying the checkup. He's now on vacation. They feel like they're in my armpits. Will they move closer? I'm sobbing. Dr isn't back till October.

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

Looks like you had a breast lift with implants.  You probably had loose attachment of your skin to your chest bone.  The initial swelling is tenting your skin up reducing the effective cleavage.  As the swelling improves,your cleavage will improve as well.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early post-procedure. Your appearance looks typical at this stage and will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately. If still displaced after this time, a surgical procedure may be necessary to further open the pocket and bring the implant(s) down. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  At only five days post-op, it is far too soon to assess the results of your surgery.  Over the next few months, your breasts will undergo changes such as a reduction in swelling as well as dropping into place.  Only at that point should you even begin to consider a revision.  In the meantime, please continue to follow your surgeon's instructions regarding post-op care.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about breast implants.It has only been 5 days since your surgery.  Patience and follow up with your plastic surgeon.Good Luck!

Michael J. Brown, MD · Answer

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is
important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best
resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and
concerns.

Having said that, it looks like you have had a nice lift and breast augmentation. You
have a wide gap and will not see lots of cleavage. This is not new. You should go look at your preop pictures and this should calm you down. This does not mean you will
not have a lovely result. Your preoperative anatomy
is very important in your post operative result.

If you would like to see results of women just like you. Visit the web
reference below. You will see that they have great results. In their clothes
and swim suits they look amazing. Disrobed and in person they also look very
good. It is just not the tight cleavage look. Since none of these women ever
cleavage, they understand that it is just not their look.

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown 
Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon

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