“Recent breast augmentation with very lopsided implants”
Breast implants: Undecided
Pain: Mild
My experience thus far has not been great. I feel like I have gotten the run around on my situation and the doctor is avoiding correcting the issue.
I am at a loss. I am now 4 months post op and went to see my PS 3 weeks ago. He told me my implants have dropped into their pockets and they look pretty close/fine to him. I told him I don't understand why they look so different. The one on the right is totally fine to me but the one on the left is so high and tight. I massage it EVERY night, without fail, for at least 30 min. He told me I should leave it alone or I would end up with a ripple at the bottom of the left one because I do not have enough fat to cover the implant at the bottom. I don't care if there is a ripple at this point. I want them in the same general location. He said I should not have unrealistic expectations. If I really wanted to "move the implant down a little" he said I could squeeze the top fairly hard and push down at the same time and it would stretch the pocket. I've been doing this for 3 weeks and no change at all! As a matter of fact, the implant feels harder. At least before the implants I could go without a shirt and they'd be in the same place. The one on the left is hard and there is pain underneath the muscle on the left side of the left implant.
I am ok with rippling, I'm ok with the fact that I have stretch marks. I just want them to be together so I can go without a bra and not have it so very obvious that they are not together. I also do not have the funds available for a corrective surgery...
Updated on Nov 9, 2009:
Nov 3, 2009Comments and replies (19)
5 posts
5 Nov 2009
Its angers me to the point of tears when people don't own up to their mistakes.You shouldn't have to walk around and feel like that.Go to that doctor and get him to own up and help you with this.Im going in for a corrective surgery on the 23rd of this month and Im only being charged for the implant, and Im going larger.If finances are bad for you now, apply for care credit.Its not going to hurt this doctor to repair that implant for you.You would think that they would value their reputation.Try for care credit.you can even let a spouse or parent apply for you as long as the payment is made. Payment will not be due until 45 days or more after surgery.Think about going to another doctor as well.Either way you won't be paying for a full surgery because only one breast needs to be fixed.Trust me on this.This is my fourth breast surgery.You don't even want to know what I've been through with breast implants.Deflation,infection,hospitalization, etc.Things will work out for you.Just find the right doctor.
8 posts
6 Nov 2009
My implants are submuscular. I was told by my PS that I had exactly the same amount of tissue in both breasts pre-surgery at 75cc each. I had decided on 300cc implants (for a total of 375cc) and after surgery, when I was in recovery, the PS came to my husband and told him he took it upon himself to put in 350cc implants (for a total of 425cc) because he said he didn't think I would be happy with the 300cc size implant. I am beginning to wonder if my body structure just can't hold them properly in place. I am 5'2" and weigh 96 lbs. I am so frustrated...
1 post
6 Nov 2009
I'm really sorry to hear that you're having to go through this :( Looks and sounds like capsular contracture. Did your doctor mention that this could be a possibility as to why your left breast feels hard, painful, high and tight? If your dr. is being evasive and dodges your concerns - seek out a second opinion. Someone that will be frank with you re: your situation and your options, and most importantly, a dr. that will take the time to listen and really hear you! Good luck to you! I hope that everything works out for you.
30 posts
7 Nov 2009
You should go back to your PS and show him the above pictures...how can he say that they look fine to him???
30 posts
8 Nov 2009
I am 5'1" I weigh 117lbs & I have 700cc high profile...
10 posts
8 Nov 2009
I would definitely talk to a lawyer. Find one that works first and then charges if he wins. This Dr. needs and should fix the damage he has done. I also would report him to the BBB. It doesn't matter if he is a member or not this will definitely go against him. You fight and don't give up. This cost a lot of money I know because I had one done recently too that I am not completely satisfied. DON'T GIVE UP until you win.
1 post
8 Nov 2009
Do not let this surgeon get away with what he did to you. Call the medical board in your state and see what actions you can take. If he is a member of the ASPS or ASAPS call them too. If that doesn't get you any where get an attorney. Document everything. Personally, I wouldn't let him touch me again. Your BA does not look normal. Look for a PS who is an expert in revisions. It may be worth your time to go to some free consults to see what other PS have to say. I am so sorry this happened to you. Keep your chin up, many women have had amazing revisions.
10 posts
9 Nov 2009
I would also put his name out there so people will know what kind of work he does. You don't have him listed. I would definitely post it. There may be others who have used the same Dr. and have had problems. People come together great things can happen. Good Luck and I hope the very best for you.
8 posts
9 Nov 2009
I moved my appointment up to this Wednesday so I will definitely be posting his name if he doesn't give me good enough answers on Wednesday. I had heard that when he does revisions (which in the past years has only been a handful of time, as I'm told from an inside source) he may or may not wave his cost but I still have to pay the hospital/anesthesia costs.
1996 posts
9 Nov 2009
We don't have preop pictures to see your starting point, but your result really isn't acceptable by anybody's standards. You need a revision done and if not by the original surgeon, then by another perhaps more experienced.