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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 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
Updated on 13 Jan 2012:
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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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...



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!
I think the right doctors will see it no matter what category you post in!
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
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
i can relate quite well to you..i am also althetic and did not have that much tissue to begin with although i had more compared to some pics i saw ..I recieved quite a large implant for my size but i wasnt expecting to see such abnormal breasts when i got the bangages off...I am still depressed and stressed ...i feel so deformed but i was reassured that it will take time to settle and drop and to be patient...i guess i was a little ignorant to expect to see a perfect looking breast after surgery .... i cannot wait to see some results and im sure in time yours will be fine too ......take care ..kittling
Nice to hear back from you... I got 492cc Natrelle midrange Silicone Gel under the muscle as well...i want to post pics but im still in shock lol..i am driving my friends and husband crazy...ive been told over and over to be patient so im trying to be..Yes I can actually see slight difference between the 2 day and 3 week they look more healing wise in the dropping as well..im sure yours will settle in time and drop..i think with our body frame and with not much fat to compensate they will look alittle more noticeable when recovering i hope im making sense..I got off my meds too becasue i think they were also interfering in my mood swings..
i look ofrward to continuing seeing yours recover and drop it will give me hope..Im still too much of a chicken to post any.. Mine were Chett pretty much at your level maybe slightly lower but still very high they looked so squarish and like they were seperated from the actual breast..They have maybe a tint improved but theres still alot of swelling etc .. im glad i got them done in winter phrase so i can keep them covered until they settle and heal..
Lol your right i do not even look at my breasts right now i just go along with what my doctor told me massage them and wear my squashy bra and strap..i pretend there not mine lol...Yours will be just fine will just take longer as i assume mine will too.. kittling
Boob has started rounding in the lower pole making them look suppler. I really think you need very aggressive massages and an ace
Wrap. Urs and mind initially looked the same. I'll post 1 month this Wednesday. I hope your hanging in there
Thanks for the note sweetie! I'm so glad your girls are coming along :) I'm on and off with mine, one day I am hopeful and happy...the next day I get discouraged... I am posting my four week photos 2night or 2'morrow ( I have to wait for my husband to post them) I don't know if mine are dropping or not...my husband says they r different when I am laying down they look quite normal... But when I look at them sideways they still have the flatness towards the bottom, nd they r still riding so very high. My PS wants new pics next week.. Then he'll give me his opinion. I am sure I mentioned that my PS is a 1000 miles away...so it's not like I can pop in for his reassurance or opinion :( anyhow glad your ladies are co operating...and I hope that mine will soon lol...but it only been 4 weeks...so I will try to keep being patient take care and keep I touch hugs......chett
Always a great way to go. I have not have to wear sports bra's that mash or even massage mine, check out my profile and updates to see the difference phases I have gone through and maybe it will help. Good luck and best wishes.
How are you? how are they looking? i hope they have improved....mine are slowing getting there ....
im glad to hear that...hope all goes well...yes my are slowing droping and settling...wish i could you a pic...
i agree with you 100%..i needed a breast lift as well but i really didnt want to do it either but my doctor warned me that my breast would look so bad because the implant would be sitting high and the actual breast at the bottom so i went ahead with it..im sure your surgery when the time comes will be perfect this time round witht he breast lift so do it lol...