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Breast Implant Removal and Replacement Nightmare

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Contrapture and possible rupture (confirmed in...

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Contrapture and possible rupture (confirmed in surgery) removed and replaced.

New implants were different in size, shape, and width. severe rippling around full circumference of both implants (silicone)left implant was originally significantly higher than right (6 weeks post op) now left breast is actually lower 9 weeks post op. Severe pain, pulling and burning when sitting up or any "weight" on breast for any significan amount of time (sitting up all day, severely sore by evening)If do alot of bending severely sore sooner. Previous implants had no rippling or pain.

Removal and replacement of implants resulted in new implants severely rippling (silicone) and pain/burning/soreness even at 9 weeks post op. Has anyone else experienced this? What actions did you take?

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Richard Bene, MD

Richard Bene, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (16)

August 17, 2009
I am alos having some sagging but in my left breast. The left on is bigger even though less saline was put in, and there is a huge line between my implant and muscle. Im very unsatisfied and worried.
September 21, 2009
Thank you so much for your post and photos. Best of luck to you... -T (considering implants)
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March 24, 2010
I know you wrote this a long time ago and I dont know if you will get this reply but can you tell me what you did about it all because I have pretty much the exact problem :( (no one cares)
March 28, 2010
I had them replaced at 8 months post op. I went to a high profile larger implant. The surgeon inserted a sizer to see how big he could go, 450cc mid profile or 550cc high profile. He went 550cc high profile because the anesthesiologist told him she didn't think I would be happy with 450cc mid even though that's the size he was going to go with. He's an idiot. They are to big and heavy and I fear the "uniboob" is eminent. They are above the muscle and with very little tissue (AA cup before first set of implants)and my skin stretched to the max, symmastia is a real threat. However, at 3 months post op, I have no rippling. Not visible anyway, I can feel a tiny bit on the cleavage side of implants, but nothing like previously. I don't know if it's because the implants are so huge or because they are high profile, but so far they look 100% better. As far as the pain, mine didn't subside until about 8 months post op. I went to a pain specialist at about 6 months post op because I couldn't take the pain anymore and he prescribed a nerve pain medication called Gabapentin(the generic name)I had to work up to 1200mg a day for it to fully work, but it was the beginning of the end of the pain. Oh happy day!!I have a lot of pain just like the last time, didn't start until about 4 weeks post op when I started moving and bending again. I think the weight is just too much. I started Gabapentin again and hopefully I'll get the same result. As long as the two implants don't become one, I am SOOOOOOO glad I had them redone. They look so much better. I'm sorry I'm so long-winded, but I hope this helps. Good luck!
September 11, 2010
I had severe rippling during my first procedure. I had saline uppers and the implants were way too big for me. I got them redone to silicone memory gel, partial uppers/unders. The doctor (against my wishes) insisted on putting high profile implants in me as he said I had a problem with rippling and high profile would drastically reduce this problem. My boobs look obnoxiously fake due to the high profile, I really wanted a natural look this time but I barely have any rippling compared to my first boob job. Anyway, I wish you luck!