Breast Revision After Capsular Contractures - Honolulu, HI

I originally had saline implants put in back in 2007, over the muscle, with another surgeon. My implants never gave me problems until I had a few cysts removed, which is when all of my problems with capsular contractures began. This same surgeon performed two surgeries on my left breast, in August 2012 and again in April 2013, both times he removed scar tissue and then replaced the saline implant with another saline implant. Well, I developed a capsule again, this time, the implant was pushing against a part of my breast, causing the skin in that area to get so paper thin that I could literally feel the implant right under the surface of my skin, that’s when I got a second opinion from Dr. Chu in April 2014. I was referred to him by my sister who absolutely loves the results that she got with Dr. Chu who did her breast lift and put in textured silicone implants. At my initial consultation, Dr. Chu told me that he was afraid that if this situation was not addressed soon, that the skin in that area of my breast could die for lack of circulation. He also said that everyone heals differently and it seems like I develop scar tissue pretty easily. He suggested that we fix my problem in two surgeries, in order to get the best possible results. In April 2014, he removed both implants and also injected fat from my abdomen into my left breast where my skin was paper thin. While healing, my left breast developed more scar tissue that was pulling my breast inwards in some areas, including my areola, causing my breast to look really deformed. I did five Aspen ultrasound treatments with Dr. Chu’s office, which did help to loosen up the scar tissue prior to my second surgery. In August 2014, Dr. Chu put in textured silicone implants that are supposed to make it difficult for scar tissue to hold on to, under the muscle, and again, he took fat from my abdomen to put in to my left breast to help fill in the gaps. Dr. Chu told me in my initial consultation that my situation was extreme, and as far as difficulty in getting the best result possible, I was a “10” on a scale from 1 to 10, that he would pretty much have to “hit a home run” in order to get a good result. Thank you Dr. Chu for hitting a home run! Although I’m still very early in the healing process, my husband and I are so happy with the results and we agree that my breasts look even better now than they did after the first augmentation in 2007. After meeting Dr. Chu, I knew that if anyone could help me get the results that I wanted it would be him. His staff is amazing! Thank you Erica, Zaneth and Mary Kate for always making me feel like a friend.