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POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision REVIEWS

Finally happy!!!!!

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I'm starting this new review. My previous one is...

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Scaredy Cat
WORTH IT$3,500
I'm starting this new review. My previous one is under breast augmentation. But since I need a revision now I will continue here.

Anyway just to recap a bit, i had my BA on Dec 5th 2013. Right after surgery I noticed that my right breast was smaller than my left. I addressed this to my PS and he said to give it time to see if they would even out. Well that never happened so PS suggested to fill my right implant with more Saline and I agreed. So on April 25 my PS added more Saline. But not just more saline MUCH MORE saline that what I had or my PS had anticipated he will fill me up with. Before surgery he talked about adding about 50cc bit he ended up adding 100cc!!!! Way too overfilled for such a small implant. My implants are 320cc overfilled initially left to 370cc and right 360cc. After my overfill I am now 395cc left and 460cc right. So they are both overfilled way over the manufactured suggested percentage which is max 20%. My left is overfilled by 25% and my right is overfilled by 44%!!!! Ever since the overfill I have been in so much pain and discomfort. Not to mention the hardness of both of them especially my right side is insane. So I ditched my PS because obviously he is not going to touch me again. Researched the best PS in my town. Made an appt and he advised that my implants are way overfilled and he also noticed that my right side pocket is too small for the implant so he needs to open that up a bit. He also stated that he would fix my asymmetric crease. I just knew right there and then that he knew what he was talking about. He is very detail orientated and I really like that because I'm like that too.
So my revision surgery is scheduled for July 10th. Seems so far!!! 6 more weeks. My preop is in 4 weeks on June 24th.
I'm doing this review because I just want to help others know that one of the most important things to look for in a PS is years of experience. I did not realize how important that was as I just FELT comfortable with my previous PS. But that is not going to get you nice boobs. I learned that the hard way unfortunately. :-/

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David Nicholas Csikai, MD

David Nicholas Csikai, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 29, 2014
I agree with you, I chose my ps because of years of experience and he also teaches. When I made me feel comfortable and he was very patient and professional. Good luck
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May 30, 2014
Thanks bebe03.
April 18, 2015
What kind of implant did you have?
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April 19, 2015
I had HP saline implants. Now I have HP Silicone.
April 28, 2015
May I ask you who the dr.was? I have the same problem.
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April 29, 2015
I used Dr Sternberg my first surgery. Not good. Then Dr Csikai fixed me. He is awesome!!!!
February 18, 2016
I'm in the same boat, how did he fix your asymmetry ?
April 25, 2016
Thank you for reviews
July 6, 2016
When the doctor agreed to fill more saline in, what was the cost involved?
UPDATED FROM Scaredy Cat
2 months pre

So I've been in so much pain....

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that I called my PS yesterday and asked if there was something he could do in the meantime while I wait for my revision. He suggested to extract some saline from my right breast (since thats the one that hurts the most) via a syringe. 60cc to be exact. He would have to puncture the implant meaning that it would have a leak in it. He wouldn't know how long it will take the implant to go completely flat but he suggested to puncture it from the top instead of the bottom so that it would delay the leak. At this point I am just so desperate because of the intense pain that I am in that I figure I just do it. The worse that can happen is I go back to the way I looked before the surgery. 6 weeks is really not that long I just hate that we are in the summer time. :-(. But girls guess what?!?, when he punctured my implant I felt instant relief!!!! It was amazing!!! To top that he didn't even charge me a penny. He also suggested that if it were to go completely flat that he would empty my left breast for free too!! He is amazing!!! I love him already.

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May 30, 2014
Who did your first BA? Im in the process of researching surgeons for a revision and internal bra. Want to go 800 cc HP silicone. I'm above the muscle.
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May 30, 2014
Dr Sternberg.
May 30, 2014
Glad for you! I had revision in Jan switched to silicone and am much happier.
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May 30, 2014
Oh I can't wait!!
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May 30, 2014
I read your first review and now this one. I'm sorry you have to go through the pain but only a few more weeks left! I can't wait to see your new results. What size are you going to with silicone?
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May 30, 2014
Thanks. Im really hoping that everything turns out good this time. Im going with between 400-425 on my left and 425-450cc on my right smaller side.
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May 31, 2014
Good luck to you and I will be posted on your progress!
May 30, 2014
Good luck on your new journey
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May 30, 2014
Thank you so much!!
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May 30, 2014
Oh Scaredy, I'm so glad you got some relief when your doctor took some cc's out of your implant. This is really helpful information for other women in similar situations. Thank you so much for sharing. Keep us posted...July will be here before you know it! ;)
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May 30, 2014
I hope so. Thanks Beth!!!
UPDATED FROM Scaredy Cat
2 months pre

Switching to Silicone

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Not sure if I mentioned this but current PS suggested I switch to Silicone also. There would be no issues with hardness of course and they feel more natural and less rippling. I do have some rippling in the bottom that I can feel. A little creepy. Believe me I was fine with my Saline's before my overfill. But with everything I've been through I just feel I will be happier with Silicone at this point. I have nothing against Salines. I was happy with them but this will be my third surgery so I feel that it is time to switch.
Also Dr says that Salines look bigger than Silicone so that if I liked the look of my implants before overfilled (when I had 370cc on my left) that I would need to do 400cc on my left and 425-450 on my right with Silicone due to asymmetry. 40 more days and counting for revision!!!!!

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June 1, 2014
Wow...and I thought I had issues....I am so sorry you are having to go though all of this, glad it's only 40 more days until you have your surgery. Until I went though this, I had no idea, it was such a difficult surgery, or should I say such a easy one to mess up! I am also switching to silicone...can't wait! Glad we have new surgeons!!! and I am glad for this site so we can pay it forward to the next person and keep them from making the same mistakes we made with our first surgeons...
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June 1, 2014
Yes that is the only reason why I have the need to talk about my story. To help other women understand how important it is to choose a very skilled and experienced Dr. I just hope this new Dr can fix me. Best wishes to you too.
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June 1, 2014
I am SO GLAD you have relief!!! And that you feel comfortable with your new PS. I have silicone, and I have rippling underneath. It is kinda creepy and kinda cool. lol. Just wanted to pass that along so u are aware that u might still have rippling after the switch. I can also see it under the breast when I bend over, but no one else can so that's good.
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June 1, 2014
Thanks for the info. I am aware that I might still have rippling but we will see. I just cant wait till they actually feel softer like real boobs.
June 12, 2014
I switched in Jan with my saline to silicone and so much softer but I am thin and there is a tiny bit of rippling but I am not concerned. It took 6 months for things to settle in. Working out also helped with the final result. Good luck!
June 2, 2014
Thanks for sharing your stories with us! I am SO hoping this revision leaves you with the breasts you desire! I will be following your progress and am hoping for the best! I am replacing my salines August 5 (with silicone) and cant wait (Im on a cancellation list so realllly hoping earlier) ...Mine are 13 years old and the rippling is weird feeling, also I am able to feel the valves which is gross and we thought one was cancer! Really looking forward to my switch and slight size increase :-) GOOD LUCK!!!
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June 2, 2014
Thanks so much for your concern. I'm also on cancellation list!!! We will see. :-)
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June 2, 2014
Wow, so sorry to hear about your journey. I'm super ecstatic, however, to hear you are getting Silicone. I got them right off the bat (my PS is also sooooo amazing) and we (my dear hubby and I) love them! They are soft and look so natural :) I can't wait to see your corrective results, I know that you'll be incredibly happy for a long time!!
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June 2, 2014
Thank you so much. I have 37 days and counting!!!
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June 3, 2014
You will love switching to silicone, it will be here in no time at all!
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June 3, 2014
Oh I do hope so. Thank you!