Correcting cleavage gap: breasts too far apart
For many women, a beautiful cleavage is the most important visible result after breast augmentation or prosthesis replacement. However, in practice, we often see that this is precisely where things go wrong. Instead of a soft, feminine transition, there is too much distance between the breasts, also known as a cleavage gap.
At Gooimeer Clinics, we specialise in correcting and optimising the cleavage, both in primary breast augmentations and in corrections after previous operations. Creating a natural but pronounced Killer Cleavage is an important part of our expertise.
What is a cleavage gap?
A cleavage gap is an excessively wide space between the breasts, visible in lingerie, a top, or a bikini. This can:
be present naturally
occur after a previous breast augmentation
worsen after pregnancy, weight loss, or ageing
Instead of a beautifully filled décolletage, a broad, empty area remains visible—something many women experience as bothersome.
Why are the breasts positioned too far apart?
The distance between the breasts is determined by a combination of:
chest width and the breastbone
natural boundaries of the breast tissue
implant width (not just volume!)
pocket positioning
level of support
A common misconception is that more cc’s automatically creates more cleavage. In reality, it comes down to width, direction, and support.
International expertise in décolletage optimisation
Dr. Van der Pot and Dr. Ahmed are internationally recognised Key Opinion Leaders in the field of breast revision and corrective surgery. They give lectures worldwide and perform live surgery demonstrations on innovative techniques, including:
tissue preservation
internal bra techniques
correction of cleavage gaps
This international experience enables complex anatomy and revision cases to be addressed carefully and safely.
How do we correct a cleavage gap?
At Gooimeer Clinics, we combine multiple advanced techniques.
The right implant choice
It is not the volume, but above all the implant’s width that determines how much space can be filled in the décolletage. Additional cc’s are often deliberately used to gain width, not to create excessive projection.
Internal bra techniques
Support is crucial. An implant has weight and must be guided.
An internal bra is an internal support structure, made from:
your own connective tissue
the capsule (in revision cases)
fascia
and, in exceptional cases, muscle
In patients with existing implants, we often use the capsule strategically:
it is reinforced on the outer and lower side
while on the inner side we create space toward the décolletage
This allows the implant to move inward in a controlled way.
Décolletage fat transfer (lipofilling)
For further refinement, we regularly use small amounts of fat in the décolletage. This provides:
softer transitions
less visible edges
extra filling between the breasts
By using limited volumes, the result remains natural.
Is a “killer cleavage” always possible?
Not to the same degree for everyone. Anatomy sets limits.
But for almost all women, we can significantly improve the décolletage—often more than expected beforehand.
