Understanding Symmastia: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options

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At The Private Clinic, we know that symmastia can be a challenging and distressing condition, whether it develops naturally or following breast implant surgery. With over 40 years of experience in breast surgery, our highly skilled surgeons specialise in both the prevention and correction of symmastia, using advanced techniques to restore natural breast separation and confidence. All of our surgeons are members of prestigious associations such as BAAPS and BAPRAS, ensuring you’re in the safest hands.

From our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated 24/7 aftercare team to our flexible payment options, we are here to support you at every step.

For those wondering, “Can an uniboob be fixed?”, the answer is yes – symmastia repair is not only possible but highly effective when performed by experienced surgeons. Read on to learn more about symmastia, its causes, and the advanced treatment options available at The Private Clinic.

What Causes Symmastia?

Understanding the causes of symmastia is crucial for both prevention and treatment. The condition can develop in two main ways:

Natural Symmastia or Congenital Symmastia

Some people are born with symmastia due to genetic factors or specific chest anatomy. Contributing factors include:

Unique chest anatomy, such as a narrow ribcage
Natural breast positioning and shape

Implant-Related Symmastia or Acquired Symmastia

Symmastia can also result from breast augmentation surgery, where certain surgical factors increase the risk, such as:

Over-dissection of the implant pocket during surgery
Implants placed too close together or positioned in a way that lacks adequate support
Implants that are too large for the patient’s frame
Thin breast tissue or weak chest muscles that allow implant shifting

Identifying Symmastia: Signs to Look For

If you’re concerned about symmastia, here are some common signs to look for:

Lack of natural cleavage or separation between the breasts
Breasts appearing to merge in the centre of the chest
Implants shifting towards the middle
Discomfort or a feeling of tightness in the chest area

Prevention and Treatment: The Private Clinic Approach

With thousands of successful breast surgeries performed, our expert surgeons understand that preventing and treating symmastia requires precision, experience, and an in-depth understanding of breast anatomy. Our approach combines advanced surgical techniques with careful planning to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Preventing Symmastia

Our surgeons take meticulous care during breast augmentation to:

Conduct detailed anatomical assessments for appropriate implant size and placement.
Create precisely sized implant pockets to prevent over-dissection
Use specialised internal suturing techniques when necessary
Select implant sizes that complement your natural anatomy

Reated: The importance of proportions and size in breast augmentation surgery.

Treating Existing Symmastia

For patients experiencing symmastia, we offer advanced corrective techniques tailored to each case. The timing of treatment is important – early intervention often leads to better outcomes. Your treatment plan may also vary depending on if you have Congenital Symmastia or Acquired Symmastia

Surgical Correction Options for Congenital Symmastia

Implant pocket revision to restore natural breast separation
Strategic internal suturing to secure and stabilise the repair

Surgical Correction Options for Acquired Symmastia

If you have acquired symmastia, your surgeon will need to assess your specific circumstances, in most cases it will involve an implant removal or replacement.

Following surgery, our comprehensive aftercare includes specially designed compression garments and clear guidance on activity restrictions to support optimal healing. Our dedicated nursing team is available 24/7 throughout your recovery journey. The best way to treat symmastia is to prevent it from occurring in the first place.

Our Breast Experts

Whether you’re concerned about existing symmastia or considering breast augmentation, our specialist team of breast surgeons is here to provide expert guidance and support. We can create a personalised treatment plan that helps restore your confidence and achieve beautifully balanced, natural breast contours.

Mr Davood Fallahdar, MD&Surg (Hons), FRCS (Eng), Chir Plast (Hons), MicroSurg (Hons), ORL (H&N) GMC Number: 4686602
Mr Dario Rochira, BS, MD. GMC Number : 6130664
Mr Navid Jallali, BSc, MB ChB (Hons), MD FRCS (Plast). GMC Number: 4404969
Ms Helena Antoniadou, MBBS, MD & Surg (Hons), FRCS (Eng). GMC Number: 3700956
Mr Maisam Fazel, MA(Cantab), MB BChir, MSEd, FRCS. GMC Number : 4767420
Mr Giuseppe Di Taranto, MD. GMC Number: 7614248
Sandip Hindocha – Consultant Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon, MD, MPhil, MBChB, MRCS, MFFLM, FRCS (Plast). GMC Number: 6122218
Ms Rieka Taghizadeh, MBChb, MRCS (Glas), FRCS (Plast), GMC Number: 4743910
Mr George Samouris, MD. GMC Number: 7064009