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“Not Sure About Breast Augmentation - Mesa, AZ”
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I had breast augmentation surgery back in June 21, 2011. It will be almost 4 months on the 21 of this month. I posted the same question here, but I had no pics. By looking at my pics today, I noticed that my left breast continues to look higher and it also feels firmer/harder. I mentioned to my PS. He says he won't do a revision till 6 or 9 months post-op. I feel so upset, and I'm afraid my breast are ruined! I saw another lady on a website complaining that her breast augmentation (done by my doctor) was a disaster and that she had to have a reconstruction. He, also never seems to really answer my questions and is always in a hurry! Is this how he did my surgery??? I did not know they look so uneven till I took these pics today. I am supposed to go see him till December. I will contact him by e-mail with these pics. Any advice is appreciated!
Updated on 14 Oct 2011:
Thank you for all the responses and the doctors'advice. Today I got a second opinion and now I am even more worried and upset than before. It appears that there's a lot wrong with my breasts implants. The 2nd opinion Dr informed me that the pocket in the right breast was opened too much causing the implant to fall too low. He indicated that I do need revision surgery. he also thinks my implants might not be under the muscle??? I have asked him many times if my implants are under the muscle and he always says yes. That's just an added agravation. He also seemed to think that I might have different amounts of saline in the implants, but my mentor ID card says they are both fill to 525 cc's!! How can my PS be lying about how he placed the implants??? I am calling yet another Dr for a 3rd opinion. I already informed my PS of my discontent and he's seen me on Monday. I do not want to pay another 4,000 dollars again for a surgery that should have been done right the first time. I'm assuming my PS will correct the issues for a lesser charge??? any opinions appreciated, I'm feeling very upset...
Updated on 10 Mar 2012:
I posted in here before. I had my BA last June 21st. It's been now 8 months. I posted here when I was barely 3 months post op. I got Mentor/saline/smooth moderate/525 cc's both breast. My previous complaint was that my left implant was riding higher and looks different than my right which appears lower. Well, my PS showed me the before pics and it looks that I already had this type of asymmetry going on. Many PS in here said that I was bottoming out and had capsular contraction. My PS told me that I have neither, and it is just that the asymmetry I already had its magnified now. both breast feel soft now and the left one has dropped some more, but not all the way. It is still riding a little higher. I went to see one doctor here and he wanted to charge me 5,000 for a revision and was going to open my right breast through another incision and I was going to be left with the previous incision showing plus a new one! No way! I did not returned to his office. I have included before and after pictures this time. i would like to get opinions as to whether my new implants are just a magnified version of my old breast. I cannot afford a revision right now so that's out of the question. Thanks!
Updated on 14 Mar 2012:
Thanks for the very knowledgeable responses from the doctors. I had one last question; if I opt for a revision like the ones suggested in here, what is the possibility or probability that I might end up looking worse than before? I do not want to spend the money on a revision and then end up looking worse. Help please!
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Doctor was always in a hurry and did not explain things in a clear matter. Did not take his time, at all. he seems, somehow, careless.




Yep, it definitely looks like one hasn't dropped as far as the other. How disappointing for you!
You might want to post this as a question to doctors on RealSelf, with your photos. To do that, go here.
Please let us know if your higher implant does indeed drop or if you need a revision.
Hi. First of all I am so sorry. I am also In az and just had my 2nd revision surgery 3 wkd ago. I have had surgery with 3 separate drs and consulted with many so I have a lot of exp with this. If you want to message me privately I can tell you my experience. Would love to help bc I have gone thru this nightmare and know how awful it is.
Oh no! I'm so sorry you're going through this. If your breast malfunctions are due to the doctor's mistakes, they will usually waive their fee, but still charge you OR and anesthesia costs. (I know this doesn't seem fair). Going to another board certified ASPS doctor might be a good option though if you're concerned about your original surgeon's competence on your breasts. For more information, you might want to check out the Breast Implant Revision community on RealSelf.
Good luck and please keep us posted!
Thank you Fitluv. I have to schedule an appt with my PS and discuss my options he said. Hopefully, he can fix it. It's been 8 months since my BA. Thanks for your kind words and good luck to you:-)
Hi there! This is coming from a totally untrained person, but it looks like you maybe needed a lift and/or smaller implants? I don't see a ton of asymmetry in your before photo, but your surgeon is the one who has examined you and knows better than anyone except you.
I know you can't afford a revision right now, but you might still want to check out RealSelf's Breast Implant Revision community just to educate yourself for the future.
Are you happy with how you look in clothes and swimsuits?
Yes Angiemcc. I do look ok in clothes. this asymetry still bothers me. I have to get it correctly. Thanks for your input:-)
Just my thoughts on the matter, I don't know for sure.
You're left breast looks really good. Is he charging you $5,000 to work on them both again? I would say leave the left one alone and get the right one fixed. If it did bottom out, they can raise the pocket.
Where did they make the first incision? If it was not through the inframmamary fold, then you'll have to have an additional scar because that's where they have to go to remove the existing one.
I would definitely get a second opinion! Find a doctor that waives the consult fee, and can see you in person.
Good luck!
Thank you guys for all your replies. I contacted my PS and he asked me to come in to discuss my options. It's been 8 months. I think I need a revision. Thx for everyone input:-)
Have you at least tried this company that gives medical loans? Idk their name off the top of my head but I applied and was approved for the entire procedure even though I politely declined. The interest was higher than I would want to pay and I am blessed to have a supportive husband who breaks his back to see me happy but if you're interested let me know and I'll get you the info.
Keep your spirits up. You're still beautiful outside and inside. And you hsve all of us to confirm that! Thanks for trusting that!
I think I misunderstood previously. I thought she said her current PS was going to charge her the $5,000- but I guess it was a different PS that she went to get a second opinion with.
Curvypanama- please make sure to let us know what happens when you go to see your PS. We're all rooting for you!