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TheScientist · 05-24-2008, 11:34 PM

Hello everyone. I went for a second opinion early last week in regards to my perpetual tenting in my cleavage. The doctor told me that they are definitely very very close, and that I was borderline in developing symmastia. He said I still have attachments to my sternum and the muscle still seems to be in tact, but the skin just doesn't go down all the way, and if the situation doesn't improve, I may need to get permanent sutures for my cleavage. One of the problems was my large implants placing strain on the skin in the center. And having such a close cleavage pre-ba doesn't help at all. He recommended that I start wearing either a spacer in between my breasts or a thong bra to help my skin develop more sternal attachments. At this point, I was extremely worried with the prospect of needing another surgery. So I took up the dr.'s advice and ordered a thong bra online. Here's the good news: After only wearing it for 24 hours, the tenting has gone down about 50%. I'm very happy and excited to share this news with you all. For all the ladies with tenting out there: get a thong bra and see it if helps. It's done wonders for me. Goodluck!

mamaof4 · 05-25-2008, 12:07 AM

Hi, Do you remember the website you ordered it from and how much it was? Thanks for the info...

halleyallana · 05-25-2008, 01:26 PM

Yeah info would be awesome! I would take one in a heartbeat

Fashionknockout · 05-25-2008, 11:12 PM

You can go to www.thongbra.com to purchase one.
After my symmastia repair the thong bra has been a life saver.

MMLynn · 05-26-2008, 10:58 PM

Yay I'm so happy for you.

DEC2008 · 05-27-2008, 11:17 AM

i am so happy for you. that is great news about the tenting goin down. keep that sucker on!! lol.. i wish you the best of luck...

ShellyG · 05-28-2008, 02:35 AM

After reading this & the post about symmastia I was a little worried, I have quite large implants for my frame & also had a close clevage pre BA so wondered what I could do being in the UK ... just in case anything started I wanted to be prepared I have invested a lot in my young ladies.

Getting something in the UK (spacer or thong bra's) I have discovered in nay on impossible, or costs almost as much as my BA, (well not quite but they are expencive to have shipped here) & I didnt want to be having to pay hundreds of dollars for something that I may not use/need, however I have 'improvised' & thought I would share with anyone who is in the same situation as myself

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lot-of-6-full-...713.m153.l1262

I purchased some support bras from the above link, its a seller based in the USA, however will happily post world wide 6 bras including postage cost me $50.

Well with me getting more than I bargained for they dont fit, I wondered as they are quite sreatch .. what will happen if I cut out the cup bit? so I did ... cutting along the line thats perforated .

The result is I have a bra that fits jst like a thong bra does, where the cup was stretches nicely over my breasts, because the bit in the middle fits between my breasts it keeps them apart.

If it turns out I need a thong bra or spacer bra then I will prob invest in one, but at the moment it means I have somthing I can wear very comfortably under a normal bra that helps me keep the gap that my PS left me with between my brests.

TheScientist · 06-01-2008, 11:19 PM

Thank you to all the ladies for your encouraging words. I have taken some pictures, and there's definitely more of a gap now btwn my breasts. Hopefully I will be able to load them onto photobucket and share with you all in the coming weeks.

Lovely · 06-03-2008, 03:52 AM

So happy for you!!! Glad to hear 50% better!!!

Tdog · 08-14-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheScientist

Hello everyone. I went for a second opinion early last week in regards to my perpetual tenting in my cleavage. The doctor told me that they are definitely very very close, and that I was borderline in developing symmastia. He said I still have attachments to my sternum and the muscle still seems to be in tact, but the skin just doesn't go down all the way, and if the situation doesn't improve, I may need to get permanent sutures for my cleavage. One of the problems was my large implants placing strain on the skin in the center. And having such a close cleavage pre-ba doesn't help at all. He recommended that I start wearing either a spacer in between my breasts or a thong bra to help my skin develop more sternal attachments. At this point, I was extremely worried with the prospect of needing another surgery. So I took up the dr.'s advice and ordered a thong bra online. Here's the good news: After only wearing it for 24 hours, the tenting has gone down about 50%. I'm very happy and excited to share this news with you all. For all the ladies with tenting out there: get a thong bra and see it if helps. It's done wonders for me. Goodluck!

Your story is IDENTICAL to my situation! Wow! I am 3 months post-op, and have felt like my cleavage area is not as "flat" as it should be- the skin is kind of arched in my cleavage area (would that be called "tenting"??). I made an appt. to see me doctor 2 days ago, and she said my cleavage skin swelled so much after my surgery that it's somewhat stretched now, and put me in a thong bra for the next 4 weeks. Her hope is that after 4 weeks of 24/7 wearing it and applying pressure to my cleavage area, that area will flatten out more and give me a better look. If after 4 weeks it doesn't improve greatly, she is going to go in & place permanent sutures to "tack" the skin down and give me the cleavage I so rightfully deserve, LOL! I will have to say that after wearing it for 2 days I can already tell a big difference. How long did you end up wearing your thong bra? And, did it correct your cleavage, or have you had to get the sutures since this post? Thank you SO much for sharing your story- I can relate to you 100%!

HawaiiHottie · 08-15-2008, 01:10 AM

Good luck and I hope it keeps working!!
I'm glad to hear you're headed in the right direction

Jewel123 · 08-16-2008, 04:22 AM

Ok I need to do this. I bought the thong bra so I do have it at home. But I work as a model and can't wear it 24-7 because I have to work. Sucks

I may just have to stop working for awhile and see if this works for me as well.

havoklady34 · 08-16-2008, 08:15 PM

sorry if this is a stupid question but i have always wondered what the heck is tenting??

*starkarros* · 08-16-2008, 08:36 PM

that is GREAT news (about the bra working) ~ I'm so happy for you ~ i hope it continues to get better

05-24-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
TheScientist Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 187 Thanks: 112 Thanked 74 Times in 53 Posts	A second Doctor's opinion and Hope for those with tenting... Hello everyone. I went for a second opinion early last week in regards to my perpetual tenting in my cleavage. The doctor told me that they are definitely very very close, and that I was borderline in developing symmastia. He said I still have attachments to my sternum and the muscle still seems to be in tact, but the skin just doesn't go down all the way, and if the situation doesn't improve, I may need to get permanent sutures for my cleavage. One of the problems was my large implants placing strain on the skin in the center. And having such a close cleavage pre-ba doesn't help at all. He recommended that I start wearing either a spacer in between my breasts or a thong bra to help my skin develop more sternal attachments. At this point, I was extremely worried with the prospect of needing another surgery. So I took up the dr.'s advice and ordered a thong bra online. Here's the good news: After only wearing it for 24 hours, the tenting has gone down about 50%. I'm very happy and excited to share this news with you all. For all the ladies with tenting out there: get a thong bra and see it if helps. It's done wonders for me. Goodluck!

05-25-2008, 12:07 AM	#2
mamaof4 490 or 540 HP...which one do I get??? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pearl City, Hawaii Posts: 501 My Mood: Thanks: 389 Thanked 161 Times in 149 Posts	Hi, Do you remember the website you ordered it from and how much it was? Thanks for the info... __________________ 29 years old mother of 4 breastfed children all in 5 1/2 years!!! ribcage-28.5" Height-4'9" weight-105 lbs Pre BA- 32AA Post BA- fitting 32 DD's BA date- March 28, 2008 425 cc's f/u 475cc's Mentor mods saline, unders, trans-ax Will be getting a redo by the end of the year to either 490 or 540 cc mentor saline HP!!!

05-25-2008, 11:12 PM	#4
Fashionknockout I'm bringing sexy back Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 2,409 My Mood: Thanks: 296 Thanked 840 Times in 744 Posts	You can go to www.thongbra.com to purchase one. After my symmastia repair the thong bra has been a life saver. __________________

05-28-2008, 02:35 AM	#7
ShellyG Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester England Posts: 65 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 19 Posts	After reading this & the post about symmastia I was a little worried, I have quite large implants for my frame & also had a close clevage pre BA so wondered what I could do being in the UK ... just in case anything started I wanted to be prepared I have invested a lot in my young ladies. Getting something in the UK (spacer or thong bra's) I have discovered in nay on impossible, or costs almost as much as my BA, (well not quite but they are expencive to have shipped here) & I didnt want to be having to pay hundreds of dollars for something that I may not use/need, however I have 'improvised' & thought I would share with anyone who is in the same situation as myself http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lot-of-6-full-...713.m153.l1262 I purchased some support bras from the above link, its a seller based in the USA, however will happily post world wide 6 bras including postage cost me $50. Well with me getting more than I bargained for they dont fit, I wondered as they are quite sreatch .. what will happen if I cut out the cup bit? so I did ... cutting along the line thats perforated . The result is I have a bra that fits jst like a thong bra does, where the cup was stretches nicely over my breasts, because the bit in the middle fits between my breasts it keeps them apart. If it turns out I need a thong bra or spacer bra then I will prob invest in one, but at the moment it means I have somthing I can wear very comfortably under a normal bra that helps me keep the gap that my PS left me with between my brests. __________________ [/url] 5' 5 inches 30inch rib cage 138lbs yay weight finally dropping! Size Pre BA.. 36B / C on good day with good scaffolding 500cc Silicon Round Low profile (asked for 300 but said do what you can so they did) Overs with Crease insission Size post BA Full 34E /F depending on the bra fit Surgeon Dr Smida & Dr Djamel Polyclinique el Menzah

06-03-2008, 03:52 AM	#9
Lovely Any Questions R Welcomed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,150 Thanks: 343 Thanked 320 Times in 273 Posts	So happy for you!!! Glad to hear 50% better!!! __________________ Lovely 1st breast augmentation (July 2007) Ht: 5'9 Wt: 138 Pre Op= 34A Post Op= 36B/34C 400cc/Mod/Saline(Overs) (Bottoming out/Rippling) 2nd breast augmentation Date: (May 2008) 660cc/Mod+/Saline(Unders) Post Op= 36D-34DD(small) (Pocket Revision/Rippling on Right Boob) 3rd breast augmentation Early December 800cc/High Profile/Silicone(Unders) ..Wish Me Luck.. 34D bra below..(can you believe 660cc AND i can still fit 34D =(

05-25-2008, 01:26 PM	#3
halleyallana Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Lansing Michigan Posts: 42 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Yeah info would be awesome! I would take one in a heartbeat

05-26-2008, 10:58 PM	#5
MMLynn Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Someplace, Somewhere Posts: 1,744 Thanks: 484 Thanked 637 Times in 585 Posts	Yay I'm so happy for you.

05-27-2008, 11:17 AM	#6
DEC2008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY Posts: 68 My Mood: Thanks: 15 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	i am so happy for you. that is great news about the tenting goin down. keep that sucker on!! lol.. i wish you the best of luck...

06-01-2008, 11:19 PM	#8
TheScientist Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 187 Thanks: 112 Thanked 74 Times in 53 Posts	Thank you to all the ladies for your encouraging words. I have taken some pictures, and there's definitely more of a gap now btwn my breasts. Hopefully I will be able to load them onto photobucket and share with you all in the coming weeks.

08-15-2008, 01:10 AM	#11
HawaiiHottie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hawaii Kai, Oahu Posts: 104 My Mood: Thanks: 52 Thanked 65 Times in 44 Posts	Good luck and I hope it keeps working!! I'm glad to hear you're headed in the right direction

08-16-2008, 04:22 AM	#12
Jewel123 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FREMONT Posts: 50 My Mood: Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Ok I need to do this. I bought the thong bra so I do have it at home. But I work as a model and can't wear it 24-7 because I have to work. Sucks I may just have to stop working for awhile and see if this works for me as well.

08-16-2008, 08:15 PM	#13
havoklady34 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 136 My Mood: Thanks: 134 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts	sorry if this is a stupid question but i have always wondered what the heck is tenting?? __________________ Pre BA: 34A Post BA: Looking like a tiny C so far 275 cc's under the muscle moderate profile, areola incision, cohesive gel silicone Wanting a big B/tiny C

08-16-2008, 08:36 PM	#14
starkarros Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 600 Thanked 609 Times in 558 Posts	that is GREAT news (about the bra working) ~ I'm so happy for you ~ i hope it continues to get better __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Smith/

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