Should I Have Breast Implant Revision Surgery? (photo)

She only filled them to 210cc, the difference between that and the 300s is 90cc, almost another cup size. And they are uneven, you can tell even with clothes on. And they make weird blurping sensations when you palpate them. She said she could put 70 more ccs in the ones in but then they would too firm she thinks. I dont like them at all but thank you for the compliment :)

My doctor is discouraging me from doing anything further saying that the results could be worse than what I have now. That she had a hard time getting these in. Im 46 yrs old, 5'5 and 120lbs. Ive had three children and nursed for 7 yrs all together. I have no stretch marks on my breasts and she said my skin is good. But then says that she doesnt know if my skin will handle the weight of larger implants. On the morning of my surgery we discussed implant size again she said we have the 240-270s but she was leaning towards only filling them to 240...I said I was leaning towards 270 and she told me if I thought I might want to go bigger then I should reschedule. They called me one week prior to my surgery (that had been scheduled for 6 weeks) and told me that they needed a clean mammogram so I scheduled one that week but ended up having another mammo then biopsy so I had to reschedule. I waited almost three months for the surgery (actually like 25 yrs!) Then she tells me (on the morning of my surgery) that because of my work (hairstylist) that I should have them placed on top of the muscle. Everyone says under but I told her that I trusted her judgement on that. I just think they look weird. The side view picture here is my right breast...the left from the side has alot less fullness.

Whoa Pixie 1966...I didn't know she placed them Over the muscle. Over the muscle looks good for the first year and sorry to tell you this way over the internet, but after the first year, they will significantly droop. I've seen so many, in person, and after the one year, you can actually see the implant's shape. I went to 15 doctors before deciding on one. Unfortunately, he did a horrid job. I didn't have money to fix them. My attorney called him and he agreed to pay for another doctor to fix them. I definitely would not go back to your doctor. What I see is that she is unable to produce cleavage. I think if your doctor is discouraging you from having another surgery, it is because if she adds more saline, the nipples will be directed in opposite directions. Only very skilled cosmetic surgeons know how to do this type of procedure. The pockets where the lateral incisions were made may need to be re-sutured to position the implants more medially, toward the center. Sounds funny but the only way I could find the right doctor was to actually see lots of breast implants by going to a strip club! I paid the dancers for their time and explained why I was there. I asked the right questions: "how long have you had them?" "Were you ever pregnant?" You are pretty slender so you might want to consider the new silicone-type implants. Without enough breast tissue, saline implants can leave dimples that look like the tick marks on the face of a clock. Please feel free to ask any other questions. I've had so much experience and sent so many people to have their surgeries corrected to Dr. Benjamin Chu, in Honolulu, HI. It's definitely worth the trip.

P.S. Implants look great for the first two years so if you see someone who only recently had them done, you may not be able to see the mistakes. These become more prominent after the 2-year mark. Also, I have no connection with Dr. Chu nor do I receive any discounts for referring clients. He did a great job in correcting my surgery.

Thank you so much for sharing with me :) Ive been back to see her twice to tell her I wasnt happy but she just pretty much keeps saying be happy with what you have its better than before. She said that even if we put them under the muscle that bigger implants would be too much weight because there is no muscle holding it on the bottom of the breast. I researched and it says that they can put it entirely under the muscle and that it would support the bottom. Is yours partially or fully under the breast? I am so discouraged and not confrontational but Im getting a little angry. She works in a group...should I ask to see someone else in the group, maybe get their opinion? Or just go somewhere else entirely. Im in Maine...Hawaii is a little far for me ;)

I would go to a different doctor, outside her group. She isn't helping you so it's a waste of time. I certainly wouldn't trust her to perform a corrective surgery. The best way to predict results is to see actual patients; not the photos in the office. Make sure you talk to the new doctor and ask, "How many corrective surgeries have you performed?" One doctor who was highly recommended turned out to have a lot of complaints a year later. I can't thoroughly describe the way the muscle is for the breast. My muscles don't completely cover the implants and they don't need to. Could you try to Google it at search for "pectoralis major and pectorals minor?" The breast muscles are actually shaped in a V. Part of the implant is under. In any case, I don't agree that there isn't enough muscle to put the implants under. Also, is it possible to work out your chest muscles? I don't know if this makes sense, surgically, but if you worked out those muscles, they would become bigger. Just a random thought. I understand about being non-confrontational. Even if you were up for the conversation, it sounds like your doctor isn't going to help you anymore. My first doctor offered the same deal which was for me to pay for new implants. It wasn't an option for me because I didn't want him to try to fix them.