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Breast Implant Revision & Breast Lift - Hawthorn, AU

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Howard performed a breast implant revision and...

TaniaGs
WORTH IT$15,000
Howard performed a breast implant revision and breast lift in March 2013 after I discovered one of my current implants (which were 13 years old) had ruptured. My recovery was brilliant with very little pain. I had asked Howard to use smaller implants than what I originally had in but realised a few weeks after my surgery that I had made a mistake. Even though the breasts Howard had given me were perfect, they just felt way too small for me. I spoke to Howard about this and after much discussion we decided to do another implant revision, with larger implants, which I had 10 days ago. I am extremely happy with the results this time and I am so glad that Howard was so understanding of my feelings. He is without a doubt one of the most genuine, caring surgeons I have had the pleasure of dealing with and his work is clearly amazing. All of his staff, at both offices, have been fantastic as have the staff at both hospitals I attended. I would recommend Howard to anyone who was considering having a procedure done and wouldn't hesitate to use him again myself.

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Howard Webster, MBBS (Hons), FRACS

Howard Webster, MBBS (Hons), FRACS

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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June 12, 2013

Congratulations! I am happy to hear that you were able to work with your PS to get your desired results. Was it really obvious that your implant had ruptured? What was your original implant size? How many cc's did you decrease to on your second set of implants? Glad to hear you had a smooth recovery.Thank you for sharing your interesting and unique story on RealSelf!

June 13, 2013
No it wasn't obvious at all that the implant had ruptured. I discovered a pea size lump in my breast that I was quite concerned about, and this turned out to be free floating silicone. I also thought that one breast in particular (the one it turned out had the rupture) was more "lumpy" than usual and I just didn't think it felt quite right. I was sent for an MRI which is when they discovered the rupture. My original implants were 305cc and we only went down to a 250cc but I think the problem was that the original implants were 12.8cm in diameter and the replacements were only 11.3cm. I didn't feel the projection was the problem, it was the diameter that made them feel way too small for me. With the second revision I chose 375cc moderate profile plus implants which gave me a diameter of 12.9cm (and the projection only increased by 0.3cm) and I feel that these are perfect for me.
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June 17, 2013

So glad you were able to determine the problem with an MRI. You were smart to have it checked out. This is a great example for other women; if you aren't feeling quite right about your body, you need to have it checked out by a doctor. How are feeling these days?

June 18, 2013
Feeling great now thanks. It was a huge relief to have the ruptured implant removed, especially given that I had an extracapsular rupture which meant some of the silicone had started to escape the capsule. I had read a lot of terrible stories about how the silicone can travel and make its way into organs such as the lungs, etc so you just don't know what to expect. A lot of what you read is of course exaggerated but it still raises your concerns. I also knew that because of the rupture I needed to find a PS that I had complete trust in as the explantation of a ruptured implant is apparently a much trickier procedure than having them put in.
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June 22, 2013

I forgot to ask you...did you get silicone for your revision? Any chance the newer silicone that stays together if ruptured? I watched a video about removing a ruptured silicone implant and you're right, it's not a simple procedure.

June 22, 2013
Yes I did get the newer silicone. The way that my PS explained it to me was that the implants I had, which were the old PIPs, had the consisitency of water basically, the new silicone implants are more the consistency of turkish delight, so even if they do rupture the contents remain intact.
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June 24, 2013

That's nice for some extra added reassurance!

February 22, 2015
thank you so much for sharing your story - i am in the process of researching for the PS for a lift and implant but there are so many PS out there it gets confusing!
February 22, 2015
I certainly remember how daunting that task is, you are putting so much trust in your PS. I can absolutely recommend Howard Webster (if he is in your area), he is amazing and if I ever decided to have any other procedures I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. It would definitely be worth your while making an appointment to have a discussion with Howard and I know he would put your mind at ease. Good luck!
February 24, 2015
thank you for your response i really appreciate you taking time out to respond! yes I am close about ten fifteen from i where i am so its extremely convenient. i have made the first step and sent an email to make an appointment and they have responded saying i should receive a phone call this week to confirm date/time.
February 25, 2015
That's great, I know you won't be disappointed. Make sure you take a list of questions with you, and ask to see photos of his work. All the best.