This blog has been authored by “Dr. Joe” Gryskiewicz MD, FACS.
About Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz:
Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing aesthetic
surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and belongs to the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society, The Rhinoplasty Society, and many other national institutions.
In addition to being in private practice, Dr. Joe is a writer and international speaker. He has traveled the
world delivering over five hundred presentations to professional organizations on plastic surgery topics such as
breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, hot topics, and ethics. He writes for a number of medical journals, society
newsletters, and academic publications.
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How to Get More Cleavage
May 14, 2024
Cleavage is defined by the space between the breasts, and how prominently the breasts appear towards the center of the chest. Not only is greater cleavage typically viewed as more desirable, sensual, and feminine, but it can also allow a better fit in swimsuits, workout gear, and form-fitting clothing. For these reasons, women in Minneapolis and beyond come to Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz to ask how they can use their Quick Recovery Breast Augmentation and dual plane breast augmentation to gain more cleavage.
Cleavage is not only a matter of enlarging your breast size, but also involves the strategic placement and selection of implants to make the breasts look closer together at the center of the chest. Dr. Gryskiewicz emphasizes that the level of visible cleavage possible depends on several factors, including your natural breast anatomy, the types of implants chosen, the width of the space between the chest wall, and the amount of existing breast tissue:
- Implant Selection: Both moderate and higher-profile implants are taller and can push the breast tissue more centrally, creating both moderate and more pronounced cleavage. That said, your choice of implant must be carefully matched to your body and existing breast anatomy to ensure a natural-looking, harmonious outcome.
- Implant Placement: Placing your implants over or under the chest muscles also affects the potential for cleavage. Implants placed under the chest muscle (submuscular placement) may provide a more natural slope of the breast, but might limit ability to enhance cleavage. In contrast, implants inserted above the muscle (subglandular placement) can more directly add cleavage.
Limitations, such as the natural width of the chest or the distance between the breasts, can influence the outcome. Pushing implants too close together in an attempt to create cleavage can lead to certain complications such as symmastia (also known as “uniboob”), where the implants appear to converge together in the center of the chest. Choosing a Minneapolis plastic surgeon like Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz, who is board-certified and has a high caliber of experience performing breast surgery, can help increase the likelihood of gaining more cleavage with breast implants.
Questions? Call or text our Minneapolis office for more information or to book an initial consultation.
