What is symmastia (uniboob)?
Symmastia is sometimes spelled synmastia, and is a breast augmentation complication that basically means “joined breasts.” It is also occasionally called “uniboob.” It occurs when the breast implants are not separate and actually touch each other under your skin or other tissue. It can happen when the surgeon creates the pockets for the implants too close together in an effort to create more cleavage. The area over the breastbone (sternum) is usually a barrier between the two breasts. Your surgeon should not disturb this area unless there it is too wide and he is very skilled. If your surgeon suggests doing this, ask how many times he or she has performed this particular technique and ask to see photos of patients and to possibly speak with them as well. Symmastia usually becomes apparent within a few days to weeks after your surgery. As the swelling and bandaging puts pressure on the outer sides of your breast implants, or when you try to lie on your side during your sleep, they move
Symmastia, or synmastia, occurs when your two breast implants end up touching each other in the middle of your chest. This complication can happen if the surgeon creates pockets for the implants that are too close together in an effort to create more cleavage. Symmastia usually becomes apparent within a few days to weeks after your surgery. The only way to correct symmastia is with revision breast augmentation surgery.
