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Implant Nightmare - Unhappy with Shape

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I had a few lumpectomys over the past 2 years...

Valerie53August 14, 2009
$5,800

I had a few lumpectomys over the past 2 years leaving my left breast an entire cup size smaller than my right. I had BA on June 30th to make them both the same size. The implants were silicon (390 and 370 I think).

The day after the surgery the bandage was removed and I thought to myself "these don't look right". My PS assured me as long as I wore the compression straps they would settle into place over the next few weeks.

I'm now 7 weeks PO and my implants haven't dropped. My breasts are 'torpedo' shapped, droopy, nipples are not centered they are too low and I have an un-natural fullnes in the upper part of my breasts. I wore the compression straps 24/7 for 2 weeks PO and then at night only and I see no improvement. Also, when I massage, the implants don't displace into the upper section of the pocket as shown in the instruction video.

I went to see my PS Monday and he told me to keep wearing the straps 24/7 for another month. He said if the implants don't drop he recommends a lift, but I am afraid that will still leave me with that un-natural fullness in the upper poles of the breasts. I know people that had BA and they looked great 2 weeks PO.

What happened to me and what can be done to correct this? I don't want breasts that look deformed.

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Replies (11)

bodyofamom
August 18, 2009
Mine didn't "settle" until about 3 months out. I looked like this for a while as well, and wondered why I had done this to myself. But I'm over a year out now, and very happy with them. I don't know what your breast size was before, but if you were small like me and your chest muscles were tight, it takes longer for the muscles to stretch out, allowing the implants to settle into a lower position. And when they settle, your nipples will look higher too. If your friend (who you said looked good a few weeks out) had her implants placed over the muscle, or just had 'looser' anatomy to begin with, then maybe that's why hers looked better earlier. I think you need to give it time. If they don't look more natural by 12 weeks, I'd talk to your doc about it then. In the meantime, you could ask your doctor about giving you a prescription for muscle relaxers. Good luck!
justrealme
August 18, 2009
Just wondering if you used the strap to compress the muscles? I am not using anything.
Valerie53
August 26, 2009
yes
Valerie53
August 18, 2009
it seems now that they are 'dropping' a bit. It makes sense what you said about the chest muscles since I was working out on a regular basis before my surgery. I wonder why the PS didn't mention that? I have been aking muscle relaxers at night and wearing the straps while sleeping. Thank you for the info.
justrealme
August 18, 2009
Mine look JUST like that, i am 3 weeks PO. It seems most women look better after surgery, but it also makes sense that they drop. Perhaps is best this way so in the end, in about 1 year we won't be so low??? But give it some time before undergoing revision. Another surgery is not worth it, we want good results fast, i am sure you can use a nice bra and make them look pretty, but let a few weeks go by. You should try taking pics every 1 or 2 weeks, starring at them every day won't allow you to get see the progress.
Valerie53
August 26, 2009
I've been wearing the strap 24/7 now for the last 2 weeks. I can now see a real change. Immediatly PO, wearing the straps against my skin was painful and I developed a nasty rash which made wearing them worse. I've discovered that wearing them over a light short sleeve T-shirt lessened the pain of wearing them against my skin. Over the past 2 weeks they are starting to look better.
(unregistered guest)
August 22, 2009
Who was your dr. in NM?
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Dr Seify
September 1, 2009
Your implants needs to settle down. In many cases this could happen with conservative management e.g wrapping and massage. If by 3 months they are still high you might need a revision.Best !
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