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“Breast Implant Drop - NY”

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Posted 20 Aug 2009
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Spent: $8,000 in NY

I am a 24 yr old that has thought about getting breast implants for a couple years. I was very scared at first but I knew that it was something I had and wanted to do because of my insecurity over my small breast size.

I feel that you should only do breast surgery if you are 100% aware and understand the cons of breast surgery. I am a complete type a personality person and I expect things to be perfect. Before my breast surgery I was so concerned about capsular contracture but I did not worry about having uneven breasts postoperatively.

Since my breast surgery I have been very insecure about my new breasts because of the significant difference in their appearance. I don't wear shirts that show cleavage because it is very noticeable, instead I wear loose clothing.

What is the likelihood that my right breast implant will drop and if so when? This picture was taken 6 weeks postop. I had started massaging my right breast 3 weeks after my surgery as per my surgeon's instructions. I have not seen a slight change in their appearance at all.

Preoperatively my right breast was the lower one, which doesn't make any sense to me...The morning after my surgery I felt the left implant drop right away. The right side had the most bruising/pain compared to the left.



Updated on Aug 20, 2009:
 

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right breast is on the left (me taking pic of self) right breast is on the left (me taking pic of self)
right breast on left...4 months postop right breast on left...4 months postop
right breast is the one on the right...web cam pic 4 months postop right breast is the one on the right...web cam pic 4 months postop
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everymansdream (42 posts) 6 Jun 2009
OMG! I am in the exact same spot..and concerned as well! I had mine done 6th May my right breast is tighter just like yours!Looks smaller ..so sad!! I read on here to not wear pushup bras and dont look at your breasts for 3 months because they have to relax and stretch the tissue! The Dr's said IT TAKES 3 MONTHS WE SHALL SEE! I was so happy at first but the shrinkage or tightness on the right one has me concened?? This is my 2nd set in 15 years?? I am 1 month post op today!
fanceeist (2 posts) 10 Jan 2011
My sis got breast implants, and her right breast was tighter and firmer for a while too. Eventually it evened out. She was diligently massaging it like her surgeon suggested. So dont worry!!!
bebeny (9 posts) 7 Jun 2009
My right doesn't feel tight at all it just feels like there is no room for it to go down at all, almost like the pocket was not as big enough on the bottom as the left side. I kinda feel like massaging is pointless cuz there's no where for the implant to go and that revision is the only solution...unfortunately everyone says time well tell...how about this picture is proof enough.
everymansdream (42 posts) 9 Jun 2009
Please let me know what you are going to do and if you see any difference. When was your BA date? I am anxious cause I dont have more money to spend for a revision BUT if Im not happy I will...
bebeny (9 posts) 9 Jun 2009
my BA date was april 25th. i am waiting until end of aug for surgery. however i will be speaking to my surgeon about the possibility of surgery in july if there still is no change. i am in a rush for surgery because 1) i won't be in the area after august and 2) i just can't stand looking like this. i don't know how much it will cost but my surgeon and i will have to work out something because there is no way i should be paying for anything but anesthesia fees and any other or fees. i think this was his mistake for not making the pocket big enough. i will let you know what i plan to do.
everymansdream (42 posts) 10 Jun 2009
I feel bad for both of us..if you click on my screen name in purple you can see my pics and 1st story. My right breast in my before pic (that I have in my computer)also was dropped. Why after this BA it is still hanging up is baffeling me?? Mine are almost the same but not quite after 5 weeks ..I still hope right one fills out. You have very nice breasts I know what you mean though with two different sizes...UGH! I also think that I am going for 575cc for a fuller DD. Let me know.
cdub0325 (11 posts) 12 Jun 2009
Did you get saline or silicone? maybe that has something to do with it. maybe it has something to do with what the doctor did to accomodate your breasts before to make them 'even' after surgery. what size did you go to from? they look good, but i would ask your doctor. maybe it is something he can go in and fix!!!
bebeny (9 posts) 13 Jun 2009
I was a very small a and after I became a very big b small c with 340 cc moderate profile saline implants. My breasts before surgery were uneven but it was unnoticeable. I def will be speaking to my surgeon soon about a revision.
Feelingconfused (5 posts) 26 Feb 2010
Hey I am now about 7 weeks post op and I would like a revision. I also feel uncomfortable and wear a lot more baggy clothes. Did you get a reduced implant? If so how did it go? I got 350 cc and wish I had gotten 200
bebeny (9 posts) 27 Feb 2010
No I never did a revision. You're only a few weeks out of surgery and what you're seeing isn't what they will look like in a few months. The unevenness improved in my breasts but still slightly noticeable since my breasts were uneven before surgery. It doesn't bother me much. They also look more natural and are not as big as they were in the beginning. Just give it some time and you will see the change. What size were you before you had surgery?
Feelingconfused (5 posts) 2 Mar 2010
Before surgery I was a B/ small C and now I fit into DD! I hope in time I'll start to like them. I actually went to the doctor today to get more info about getting a reduction and he seemed to think it was a bad idea. Besides the cost I also don't really want to go through with another surgery this soon. He quoted me $5000 to remove them and $6500 to replace them. The main reason I wanted to get a reduction was because I am used to looking very petite and slim and now I feel bigger looking. I just looked at your pictures and I think yours look really good in the four months post op pic. I can't even tell about the difference between right and left. What incision did you get them through and what size were you before?
cdub0325 (11 posts) 14 Jun 2009
depending on when you got it done i would speak to your surgeon. they say to give it 3 months and massage the one that is giving you the problem more. maybe it's because you use that arm more?? everyone is going to have concern i am sure! if you are right handed then maybe you work that muscle more and that's why it's so hard for it to go down... but that's just a guess! try lots of massage to that side. if you are still concerned after 3 months talk to your surgeon and maybe he could do a revision for free... since it would have been his causing it. Good luck!
Sweetie_T (3 posts) 16 Jun 2009
Wow thats funny how so many people are feeling the same way.... my right breast dropped very fast and the left is slowly taking its time. But they do still look uneven to me also. It will be 3weeks for me on the 17th. I will say Ive seem progress from a major massage. A friend told me to massage the hell out of it and you will notice the diff. I dont think I was doing it hard enough before. The shape is much better now. But deff as the Dr. before doing so.
Ada from SA (42 posts) 25 Jun 2009
If you are right handed the muscles on the right will be stronger and firmer, and it will take longer for your implant to drop on that side. Can take some people months.
peaches67 (3 posts) 27 Jun 2009
Glad I'm not the only one feeling this problem. I was beginning to think the worst. I recently had my breast augmentation June 12,2009. I went from a B cup to I'm thinking a D cup. Anyway, my Dr. put 540cc's in my left side and 500 cc's in my right. My left side being slightly larger seems to be settling nicely, but my right side is still riding high. My Dr. told me to keep myself wrap putting downward preasure on my right side to help it settle. I don't see it helping. Is it normal to have one side settle first then the other????? Worried.
Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager - 606 posts) 27 Jun 2009

I noted that the plastic surgeons in the RealSelf.com community have shared their expertise regarding breast implant drop here (in response to Bebeny's case).

You may also want to read the doctor response to Right breast implant takes longer to drop

heather (unregistered guest) 19 Jul 2009
I am having the same problem. I was very upset. Now, I am trying not to be too "breast obsessed" and just go on with day to day life. I also had saline. If the difference cont to bother me, (I am 4 weeks post up), the doctor can add some saline to the smaller side to make them more symmetrical. He said they can overfill to 100 cc's and that its a simple procedure. I don't think I would need that much. but it helps to know thats available for my peice of mind.. hang in there.
S in GA (10 posts) 7 Aug 2009
How do they add more? I am upset right now because everyone has told me I need a refund that they can't tell I had anything done. When I put a shirt on I expected to see dramatic results and you can not even tell I had anything done. I was a B before and told the doctor I wanted to be full C small D. I am at 6weeks. I had got moderate plus, saline 400 on left and 435 on right. I am still in a lot of pain.
MANCHA42O (3 posts) 16 Aug 2010

i am with you, sum ppl tell me that i don't look any different and i am very self conscience. i cry sometimes because i'm like i spent allthat money and i look no different than i did before. i got 420 high profile saline unders and they just don't seem to be changing anymore my b.a wa june 14th 2010 and i have my follow up next week and don't know where to go from here or what to do? any sugguestions?

fanceeist (2 posts) 10 Jan 2011
Well, sometimes its harder to tell a woman has implants if her clothes are on, but when you take your clothes off, how do you feel you look? If you got 420cc I'm sure it made a difference. Don't be so judgemental with yourself.
Las Vegas528 (15 posts) 24 Jan 2011
i think you shouldnt worry too much, they might not be exact but one doctor told me they are lie sisters..not twins, i hope it turns out how you want but i think they are still beautiful! as im sure you are! keep your head up girl!
everymansdream (42 posts) 20 Jul 2009
how are you? what did you decide to do? My breasts are more even and have evened out pretty well since my earlier post,however the right is slightly smaller, but PS said all breast have a bit of uneveness..I am sorry I did not go bigger, or that they done match ..if they matched I may not feel this way...GEEZ more money for the PS!!
Waiting for the other boob to drop (2 posts) 31 Jul 2009
Bebeny, I am in the same spot too. It has been 5 weeks since my surgery. My left dropped about a week ago and the right is super high. Let me tell you though, yours look great!! We are our worst critics and I bet no one would notice without you pointing it out. I wish I could take my own advice, because I am so self conscious about everyone knowing I had implants. I wear much more conservative clothes now and am convinced that everyone is judging me for this decision. Has anyone else suffered from these kind of feelings? Did anyone who had the uneven dropping ever have the second boob drop.
everymansdream (42 posts) 1 Aug 2009
Bebeny I now went to a totally different PS who said the breast needs a bigger implant..period My PS that did the surgery in May, had no idea my previous implants from 15 yrs ago were not same size in both breasts..so on surgery day he gave me two matches when I( and I think you)may need a bigger implant on the one side? let me know your thoughts? I also do not want a lift!!
bebeny (9 posts) 1 Aug 2009
hey so the right one did not drop at all not even slightly. i called my PS and told him, i said i want him to open the pocket and move it down a little. he said he still wants me to make an appt before anything which will be sometime in august and i won't have to pay him (only anesthesia fees and or nurse fee). i did it at an outpatient facility. im glad for that cuz i dont wanna spend more on this than i have. massaging did not help at all, i feel that the pocket was much smaller on the right side allowing no room for it to go down. and even though they look different i actually love them and tell anyone who asks if they r real or not that theyre 100% fake but 100% mine. u should flaunt them, it took me some time but u paid how much for them and u r right u probably critique them more than anyone else. i go out n wear bathing suits ppl (guys even girls) look at them and i think its the best thing ive ever done. so enjoy them even if theyre uneven!!!

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