Is the gap between my implants too wide due to high profile or too small size of implants? (photos)

Question

I received my augmentation July 9, 2021. I am 5'9" and 126Lbs. I chose 385cc, high profile implants. It's been 6 months post-op and I'm wondering why the gap has never closed? Should I have gone with a different profile or bigger size? Just curious if my surgeon neglected to tell me these things...and it could have been prevented....thank you.

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good afternoon,
If your surgeon had measured your chest and obviously knew the diameter of the implants you chose, then they should have predicted a wide gap. You either needed a lower profile in the same volume or a larger volume in the High Profile to achieve the ideal one finger gap.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on your photos, I don't believe that there is fault with the surgeon or your implant selection. Sometimes, the appearance of the breast implants and how they situate in your body is a limitation of your particular body type and breast anatomy. You have a very good result. I hope this helps.

Jules Feledy, Jr., MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. There are several variables that go into planning and undertaking breast augmentation, which include the overall breast shape, the starting volume, the skin laxity, and the position of the nipple-areola. A lot depends upon your starting chest wall anatomy and breast template. When considering what implant to choose, there are more things that come into the picture. These include the width, the overall volume, and the shape of the implant. The projection and the width are important in that they need to match the base width of your breast and still provide the fullness that you wish to achieve. Another factor is the distance between the nipple-areolae (plural) themselves. From your pre-op photo, the nipple-areolae are slightly wide. The options would include a slightly wider implant that would reduce the gap - but because it needs to be centered on the nipple-areola - this would also increase the distance laterally. Another option would be to use techniques to center the nipple-areolae but these would require external scars as skin would have to be removed. In all fairness, given these details - and the devil is in the details - it looks like your plastic surgeon did a very nice job. Putting implants into a breast often magnifies the little imperfections. Lastly, it seems that you might speak with your plastic surgeon about releasing the left lower breast fold (the inframammary fold) to help the left implant drop into a more symmetric position. It would give you a chance to discuss whether to change the implant shape or to go larger. A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to identify your individual requirements and give you realistic expectations of what surgery can or cannot be achieved. I wish you the very best but you are definitely on the right track. Respectfully, Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Naturalaffinity33,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  It appears that the gap is related more to the width of your breast bone and would not be improved by a different implant size or style.  That said your surgeon would be the best source of advice.

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