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Franken-boob, Snoopy Dog and Going CRAZY - Ontario, Canada

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HI Ladies.... My story...I had saline overs...

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HI Ladies....
My story...I had saline overs 450CC 18 years ago, and they were AWESOME. I became a figures competitor and went from a 140lbs to 113, (I'm 5"4") As a result my breasts began looking rippled. I called my original PS and he stated that it was probably a result of the lack of breast tissue (fat) from my weight loss, which camouflaged the rippling that had likely been there for years..

Move ahead to this summer. I consulted with my original PS whom I really liked (and still do) and told him I did not want a LIFT due to the scarring. He said that we would have to go to a bigger implant, a 600CC (mentor) and recommended cohesive high profiles, and that under the muscle might be better in further camouflaging any rippling. Also that it might help to take up some loose skin that had developed from the years of the over the muscle salines.

I went in on October 21rst for my surgery. having a rather developed pectoral muscle, he stated after that he had a hard time fitting the implants but that would be fine. when i first saw them, I nearly freaked out! NOT at all what I had expected. It looked like 2 loaves of bread had been inserted into what used to be my nice round breasts.

He said that it would settle and drop and might take several weeks. Although the staff and my PS were wonderful, my husband and I detected some worrisome looks around the room after my first weeks post op check up.

Now I am three weeks post op..and although they seem to have taken a slightly rounder look compared to day 1-week 1 they are still.... well?? horrid!

I am sooo nervous that they won't get right ...I have scanned every site on the net for photos and have yet to find anything quite like these.

PLEASE if anyone had boobs that looked like this for the first while that actually turned out ok....I would love to hear from you.

I have managed NOT to get too depressed and haven't been reduced to crying jags yet, but need some positive feedback. Ohhh I haven't mentioned, but my Plastic Surgeon practices a 1000 miles from our home. My husband drove me there as I trust him and was not comfortable trying to find a new one. His staff has checked in with me several times on his behalf, and we have sent photos. He's asking me to be patient and send again at 6 weeks.
I have put photos below so that you gals can get an idea of what i am talking about ...

Thanks so much for any feedback... CVS

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I still consider my Doctor excellent. I am just not sure if he has preformed this kind of surgery on an athlete ...that is getting replacements and going under from over ...as well as moving from 450's to 600's....saline to cohesive...

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November 15, 2011

Oh, girl, I'm sorry your implants haven't dropped into place yet. You might want to connect with marcelomattar whose breasts looked somewhat similar after her implant surgery. I'm glad a couple doctors have answered your question and I hope more answers trickle in for you. I also hope you get some supportive comments on your wonderfully written review that will help you figure out what's going on. Please keep us posted. Drop baby, drop! Fingers and toes crossed!

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November 15, 2011
HI Angie, thanks so much for your good wishes...I did check out the profile you suggest but that person seem to have made only the one post and that was a few years back, but I am hoping to hear more for other gals on here as well as some of the surgeons online. Several Dr's have sent their reviews, and I will continue to keep checking as well as update my progress every week or two. Perhaps I should have posted my question in 'breast augmentation' rather than breast, revision section. Once again , thank you so much. :)
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November 17, 2011

I think the right doctors will see it no matter what category you post in!

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November 15, 2011
Wow it nice to know that we are not alone you know? I definitely see what your talking about. Yours are super high but Im sure with massages multiple times in the day they should begin to settle. I was talking to my friend who has a friend that got hers done recently and I asked her how fast till hers settled and started to look good- she said they looked pretty amazing after only 1 month. I hope that we can be as lucky. I was also looking online for 1 month post op reviews and pretty much all of them said they saw a significant drop. My PS also says that in 6 months you will be able to see what they will most likely settle as. How long ago did you get the revision? I know that my PS lowered my inframammary fold and released a lot of the tight tissue. It crazy going through it and also emotional. I kept wondering why other women had amazing results after, but all our anatomies are different and have gone through different things in life. I think we are just the type that takes a bit more time. Hang in there as I will too. And keep me posted on your recovery!!
November 17, 2011
Hello, I am sorry to read this but dont worry, the same thing happened to me even tho I didnt have any breast tissue before having them done. It took about 6 months for them to look more natural but my nipples still facing down a little bit. I just looked just like u but with least breast tissue. This happened to me 8 years ago. Next week I am going to get a new boob job, going from 375 cc to 500 cc. I hope this new PS fix the issue and that they look a little bigger and more round. Good luck and I hope everything goes smooth.
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November 17, 2011
Hi Sara,

Thanks so much for taking the time to write your experience down and sharing it with me :). I am not sure if it's wishful thinking, or if in fact they ARE slowly dropping! Tommorrow will be 4 weeks post op and I plan on having my husband take some new photos...and posting them... So check back! I have also been doing some reading and if a revision BECOMES necessary...I may really consider above the muscle...less complication...and outcome tends to be more predictable ... You may want to check out this site prior to your surgery... I really wished I would have run across this article befor mine! Thanks again and I wish u a successful surgery and a very speedy recovery... Here is the link... Good information ..take care and again...thank u :) , Chett

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1273174-overview
November 17, 2011
Chett, thank you so much honestly, I completly know how you feel and I feel so glad I joined this website where you can talk to other girls like you and they can give you great advise.
I understand ur concern, I felt the same way and when this happened to me I was only 20 years ago.
I am almost 28 and I really hope I have better luck this time.
I am going to post photos of me here later today so you can see.
Wish you the best of luck and dont worry, everything will be okay.
Sara
UPDATED FROM cvs970

Well Ladies..it has been 12 weeks today since my...

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Well Ladies..it has been 12 weeks today since my surgery. Although my implants have become MUCH better... i am scheduled for a revision (lift and re position implant above muscle ) in two weeks... wish me luck...posting updated pics now and will again after revision...

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January 13, 2012
They do look a lot better. Wish you the best for your revision!
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January 14, 2012
Hello,
Big Difference..Good to see...
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January 14, 2012
I was really worried for you! I'm glad to see they are much better. I am having mine done next month and you really had me worried! How were yours done? Under the muscle? On top? sub muscular/Dual Plane? My Dr wants to do the Dual plane method on me however, I had a lift/reduction a little over a year ago. How long did it take before the dropped to where they are. Glad to see you are doing much better. Take care
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April 15, 2012
I would really like an update i have been keeping up with your story.
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April 15, 2012
Hi! Well I got my lift and changed placement of implants! My boobs are great! I'm very happy everything went well! I have been so busy I havnt had time to post new pics but will soon thx for checkin in!
May 10, 2012
hi ! i m passing the same thing as you. i ve had pip implants 7 yrs ago so i had to change them , i have the new implants 480 under the muscle 12 days ago. but they look like your pics, i don`t like them, the surgeon told me to wait until they drop but i m so sad about it. my husband told me that they dropped a bit but i not sure, so you had to do another op?
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April 29, 2012
Wow! Such a similar situation. I went in to have my implants replaced after 10 yrs. They were perfect I just wanted bigger. My original were 550cc and I got them in Mexico. My PS this time was in Utah he did a remove and replace 752 mid range profile. Which is way to large for my 130# 5'7" frame. They were also placed behind the muscle this time. And were very high and wide with the niPple was low and saggy. This was done october 3, 2011. I gave it a few months like the PS said. It was so horrifying for me to look at them in the mirror. Jan 2012 I went back to him for a revision he was 600 miles away for me. He replaced the implant with 700cc high profile and lowered the pocket. Still very unhappy ;(. I have had a couple consults and "I'm a mess" I now have symasstia aka UNIBOOB the implants have bottomed out and the loose tissue is now on top. I haven't talked to the PS yet. And I'm sure he will offer another revision but obviously I wouldn't go back to him a 3rd time. The new PS consult wants me wait another 3 to 6 months so hewill have the capsule to work with. His quote is $11,000 for all this.