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Why Two Creases?? - Dallas, TX

  • posted 2 years ago
  • updated 2 years ago
  • Worth It
  • Cost: $8,000
  • Dallas, TX

I had breast augmentation in April 2010. I had the...

  • 19 Dec 2010

I had breast augmentation in April 2010. I had the dual-plane technique with 300cc, moderate profile, smooth, round, silicone with an inframammary incision. When my breasts were healing, it felt like there was a firm, tight band forming under my breasts. Nothing now feels tight, but as you can see there is the illusion of two breast creases. Also, when I contract my muscles, my breasts look particularly odd. I don't know if I should consider corrective surgery or wait until my implants are due for replacing.

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  • 19 Dec 2010
Great review?

My Doctor: name not provided

Good doctor (prefer not mentioning name) with a lot of experience. However, there were about 10 other BA surgeries the day I got mine, so I feared I was more of a number than an individual patient. I was rushed-out the door just after waking-up from surgery. I felt like $8000 was worth just a smidge more of his time. I was worried that it only took about 30 minutes in total to complete the surgery. In retrospect, I would have gone somewhere that did not feel like a cattle-herd call for boobs. :)

Comments (6)

dallasimplants 5 Mar 2012
DallasGal, I very much appreciate your private message. I intend to reply again more privately when I take the time to remember my pw. :)
Dallasgal 4 Mar 2012
I too was wanting to get the cohesive gel implants but I decided not to. In the US, they are only allowed to place the tear-drop shaped implants and I wanted round implants. Additionally, you will have a longer scar to accomodate the implant. I read several research articles regarding the cohesive gel implants, and I know that there is far less information regarding their safety. There are some research articles linking the cohesive gel implants with increased lymphocyte production--which can also occur with silicone (i.e. leaking). I just think that less is know about the cohesive gel implants (long-term sustainability, cracking issues, rotation concerns especially with the tear drop) which made me shy away from them.

Also, keep in mind that a specific size is not always feasible because the plastic surgeon must work with the characteristics of your body (i.e. tissue stretch, size/shape of your natural breast, muscle and attachment concerns, etc.). I hope this helps. ;)
dallasimplants 3 Mar 2012
Would you share the Dr that performed your surgery? I recently saw an "internationally renowned" surgeon in Dallas that didn't spend as much time with me as I would've liked, and also kind of rushed me through the consult, wouldn't listen to what I wanted-- I am a 34 AA/A (?) and wanted 300 cc implants to make me appx a C cup. He is one of the Drs. performing the FDA study for Generation 5, silicone CPG implants, too, so I presume he really is reputable
South Florida Girl 25 Jan 2011
Yes, it is double bubble. According to some videos and books I have seen and read placing the implant with double bubble over the muscle could make the implant go down a bit making it look like the other one.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 20 Dec 2010

I'm sorry about this, though I do think that, overall, you look great.

Here's more info about the Double Bubble. You also might want to consider posting this as a question. Please include a photo. Hopefully the doctors on RealSelf would be able to give you some guidance.

Please keep us posted on how/if you decide to take action on this.

tinaHP 19 Dec 2010
It looks like you have what's called a "double bubble." You should contact your surgeon and get instructions from him. You can read more info on it in the Q&A on this site and many others. Of course I don't know if that is what it is, but it kinda looks like that. My surgery lasted between 1-2 hours. A 30 minute BA sure does seem quick! You look nice though, although I think you looked good before your BA also. Good luck and have a great day! :)

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