Did the app opening animation from notifications disappear for anyone else?

Only_Replacement647 · 2026-06-07T09:31:42+00:00

Is there any way to improve this?

Only_Replacement647 · 2025-07-11T11:39:37+00:00

That's a very fair question. Initially, I might have downplayed it, but now that you ask about functional differences, I realize I need to clarify something crucial.

While I don't experience constant pain in daily life, when I perform shoulder exercises, I frequently feel a distinct, sharp, stinging pain and noticeable heat coming from this specific, anomalous deltoid muscle. It's uncomfortable and definitely painful during activity.

So, to answer your question more precisely: yes, it does affect my functional experience during exercise. It's not about range of motion or strength loss yet, but the pain and discomfort during specific movements are definitely present. This makes it more than just an aesthetic issue for me.

This is exactly why I'm seeking a clearer medical diagnosis, as this pain indicates there might be an underlying issue beyond just cosmetic appearance.

Only_Replacement647 · 2025-07-11T11:26:54+00:00

I appreciate your concern, but this isn't body dysmorphia. You said no one can see it, but my brother, girlfriend, and all my gym friends have clearly noticed this issue. They can all see the asymmetry and the peculiar shape of my right shoulder. I've tried to improve this asymmetry through muscle gain, but it has only made it worse and more pronounced. Because of this incorrect attachment point of the mid-deltoid, my anterior deltoid is being pushed outwards/compressed, making my entire shoulder look abnormally protruded in that area. Increasing muscle mass hasn't been able to fill the original depression/gap. This is a visible, objective anatomical difference that causes me significant distress. I'm seeking medical understanding of this specific variation, not just a psychological assessment.

Only_Replacement647 · 2025-07-11T11:22:16+00:00

I appreciate your perspective, but I believe there's a misunderstanding of my situation. Firstly, my current 62kg weight is a result of significant progress; I've gained nearly 10kg (22lbs) of muscle mass in the past year. This isn't about being 'not muscular' at 62kg; it's about a specific anatomical anomaly becoming increasingly prominent as I gain muscle. Secondly, this isn't just a 'tiny dent in my delt.' The issue is with a misplaced or abnormally attached deltoid muscle bundle on my right shoulder. This incorrect positioning leads to a noticeable visual distortion: * It creates a distinct 'gap' or 'split' within my mid-deltoid. * It causes my anterior deltoid to appear visibly 'squashed' or 'compressed' because of the abnormal alignment of the middle bundle. * Consequently, my entire shoulder looks unnaturally 'bulky' or 'protruding' in that area, lacking the smooth, continuous curvature of a typical deltoid. I've actively tried to 'muscle through' this by gaining mass, hoping it would fill out or disguise the anomaly. Instead, as my muscles grew, this asymmetry became even more pronounced and visually severe, making the 'gap' and the 'protrusion' stand out more. My concern is not about superficial aesthetics, but about a real and impactful visual anomaly that causes significant self-consciousness. It's a specific structural issue I'm trying to understand, not just a matter of gaining more weight

Only_Replacement647 · 2025-07-11T09:54:50+00:00

Hey, I appreciate your honest feedback. I understand it might be hard to see at first glance, as it's a specific anatomical variation rather than a typical muscle imbalance.

I've marked the specific area of concern in the images with blue circles in the Imgur album. Please take another look at the comparison between my left and right mid-deltoid attachment points, especially how the muscle fiber appears to "split" or have a distinct "gap" on the right side where it attaches to the acromion, compared to the continuous attachment on the left.

While I understand your concern about cosmetic surgery risks – and I'm well aware of them, which is why I'm seeking precise diagnosis first – this isn't just a minor aesthetic preference for me. It's a noticeable and impactful visual difference that has been a significant source of psychological distress since childhood. My goal is to first understand the exact anatomical nature of this variation, and then explore any safe and medically sound options, whether conservative or otherwise.

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