Why are some women's breasts far apart?

A flat ribcage may lead to a more significant gap in some women, while others may experience this due to an indented breastbone. A congenital breast condition known as tubular or tuberous breasts can also contribute to a wider-than-usual space between the breasts.

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What is the space between a woman's breast called?

In popular usage the area is commonly referred to as a cleavage of breasts. In surgical parlance, the cleavage or intermammary cleft is also known as the "medial definition" or "medial fold" of breasts.

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Why are some breast implants so far apart?

Lateral displacement of breast implants means the breast implants have settled too far apart from each other, away from the middle of the chest. It can happen if surgeons create implant pockets that are too large or if the pockets stretch out over time.

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How do I get rid of the gap between my breasts?

Ways that our plastic surgeons can reduce your cleavage gap
  1. Implant placement- Placing the implants in front of the pectoral muscle can improve cleavage's appearance.
  2. Implant type- Patients looking to improve their cleavage might find that silicone or Natrelle gummy implants give them better results.

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How do I make my wide set breasts closer together?

Side supports are great for women with wide-set breasts because they bring your breasts closer together and minimise the gaps between breasts. A plunge bra style will offer the best side supports, helping to centre your breasts.

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Breast implant problems: My implants are too far apart

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Are bra gaps normal?

Ideally, a bra cup will hold all of your breast tissue without any gaping or spillage on the top or on the sides. The top of the cup should conform to your breast. The general rule of thumb is if you're spilling out it's too small, and if you're experiencing gaps it's too big.

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Why don't breast implants look natural?

The first is the amount of natural breast tissue and the second is the size of the implant. "If the natural base of the breast is small, and the implants are very much larger, then they will tend to look fake.

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Why do breast implants look unnatural?

Implants may be placed too high on the chest or become pushed upward from the implant pocket; alternatively, they can also fall out of their pocket and “bottom out,” distorting the inframammary fold (the crease where the breast meets the torso).

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Do smaller breast implants look more natural?

Small-sized breast implants can provide a more subtle, natural-looking result that will leave people guessing whether or not you have had surgery. If you already have larger breasts and would like to reduce their size, consider a breast reduction instead.

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How much cleavage is too much?

The breasts should have a natural shape, and they should not be touching." As a general rule, the amount of cleavage that should be visible is 1 or 2 inches — 3 inches at the most. When the breasts are pushed up into unnatural shapes and more than 3 inches are exposed, it's called Hard Cleavage.

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Where should your breasts sit?

For a sleek, firm look under clothes, your breasts should “sit” midway between shoulder and elbow regardless of their size or your overall body proportions. Any lower and your midriff will get lost. You want an uplifting front and side view with a clear space for your torso.

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What is floating cleavage?

Floating Cleavage

We see this all the time in red carpet dresses… the breasts are just there. Perfectly centered, separated, and standing at attention in a way that defies the laws of science.

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Are natural breasts heavier than implants?

An implant will weigh around the same as the equivalent amount of breast tissue.

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Can you breastfeed with implants?

Is it safe – or even possible – to breastfeed? Fortunately for those who want to nurse their babies, most women with implants can safely and successfully breastfeed, although the implants may somewhat impact a woman's milk supply.

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Are breast implants as heavy as natural breasts?

Are breast implants heavy? For every 100cc of a silicone breast implant, the weight is approximately 0.23 pounds. Thus, for the average size implants, a pair will add about one to two pounds to the body overall. Depending on your starting body size, you may barely notice this once you adjust to the implants themselves.

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Why do so many female bodybuilders have breast implants?

There is a chance that the breast size of female bodybuilders will fluctuate to some degree based on the frequency in which they compete. This is precisely the reason why breast implants are so common among female bodybuilders.

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Why are celebrities removing breast implants?

So, what usually goes wrong? Breast pain, Capsular Contracture, Rupture, are the most common complications caused by breast implants. Many celebrities also suffered from Autoimmune symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, dry eyes, and hair loss that immediately improved when their breast implants were removed.

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Are fake breasts harder?

Many people consider any type of implants to feel slightly harder than actual breast tissue. Certain implant sizes, placements, and types can seem more natural than others.

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What is the most natural looking fake breast?

Compared to saline implants, they more closely mimic the look and feel of your natural breasts. Gummy bear implants are a type of silicone implant made from a form-stable, cohesive gel. Their unique filling material and teardrop shape provide the most natural-looking results of all breast implant options.

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Why do my breasts come out of the top of my bra?

It's usually down to incorrect bra size, but it's also caused by certain breast types and styles of bra. First up, check the band of your bra. It should run straight along your back. If it is inching upwards, it could mean that the band size is wrong.

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Why does my bra rub under my breasts?

Common causes of bra chafing

Wearing a bra with an improper fit and a bra that is too tight or too loose can cause bra chafing. Wearing a bra made up of cheap fabric will cause chafing. Because the fabric is not skin-friendly and it can irritate the skin.

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Why can you see the top of my bra?

If your bra is gaping at the top, it usually means the cup size is too big for you. However, it could also be due to the shape of your breasts and style of the bra.

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Do men prefer implants or natural breasts?

'Breast implants look better than the real thing' was the top response in the survey which polled nearly 2.500 British men. Of the 77% who said they were more partial to implants, these were the top 5 reasons: They are perkier and less droopy – 39% I consider them a status symbol – 32%

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What is the most common size breast implant?

The most common implant size used can range from between 200cc to 850cc. As breast implants come in almost any size and shape, the sizing process is critical, and should take into account individual proportions, such as shoulder width, rib cage shape, hip width, breast width, and the circumference waist-to-hip ratio.

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