Breast Augmentation: Stories

OMG, I am so sorry you are going through this!!! Don't take that lawyers feedback as the final word. That has got to be malpratice!!! At the very least, you deserve some sort of refund - if not the whole thing! Remember, the most powerful marketing tool is word of mouth! And with the internet offering social media and multiple review sites it's really easy to spread the word far and wide! Tell him you have a friend at the local media that owes you a favor! And that you are an avid blogger on Yelp, City Search, Google Reviews, etc! Good luck!!

Hey curvy, guess what?? Now I got CC in my left side! Bummer! And it is still relatively soft. So now we will be revision sisters! I am not sure when I will have mine done either though. =( I heard they have to remove 20% of your breast tissue when doing a capsulectomy, so when they replace it I will prob get it just a little bigger to keep them even. Just thought I'd pass that info on in case you hadnt heard about it.

well glad to hear that you got a prospective PS that is gonna fix you up! You might want to think about silicone if you can feel the bag and you want to stay the same size.
I know it's expensive, but if you are going to have a redo, might as well make it all better.
Kepp us posted and good luck!

Yes, i actually like it better. But, i feel the edge of the implant on the left side.:-( I am happy though because a very wonderful lady in here put me in contact with a very respected Dr here in Phoenix. I already made my appointment to see him. I want both implants fixed. I will go with whatever he recommends. maybe I need to switch them for smaller ones, I dnt know. All I know is that I can't go back to my former surgeon because I no longer trust him, he treats me rudely and seem not interested in his patients. I will keep you posted!:-)

Hi scrappy, they said it had encapsulation or contracture. But, it feels soft to me.

Curvy---all women are not symmetrical, even men. Nobody ears line up perfectly, shoulders, breasts, etc. however, when getting implants the surgeon then has the opportunity to add more to the other to make it as symetric as possible. If all you wanted was a "natural" look as is my goal come Tuesday then you original PS should have taken your natural anatomy and configured from there. Me --I'm 6"1. I don't know how tall you are. It of ur 5"2, let's say, you definitely should not have the size breasts u do. Here's my take on the topic as it is my PS. For a woman to look and feel as natural as we already do placing the implant beind ur pectoral muscle is like your breast on top (with the implant behind the muscle) therefore when your breast is touched the first thing being touched is your actual breast l, only with an enhancement from the implant protruding out. Also, if there is any rippling from the implant, chances are slimmer anyone will notice since its behind something. Now granted, by doing this ur implant can only go so big bc this is like the analogy one doc described trying to place a 300 pound man in a airline seat. Only so much is capable of comfortably sitting in that space. Go back and read Each docs advice. They were all very informative. Research the web. Google-- questions to ask my PS about BA. And for gods sake--don't go back to the man who chopped u up. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me! He's a quack. And not sympathetic it sounds. If anything, file a complaint! Lawyer up. The very least you can talk to someone for free. Make damn sure, for other women, that he's not done this before and be an advocate that he won't do it again. Take control of the situation! I know u " feel " helpless, but you're not. It's all about regaining yourself and in time your breasts will once again (or finally) be where you want them. But it's up to you to be a tenacious woman. You have to be relentless in your endeavors, especially when someone attempts to take something from you. We can support you with words of encouragement till we are blue and I do hope they inspire you. Ultimately, only you can make things happen. If I was there with you, I'd hold your hand and be your voice. Standing in 4 inch heels makes me even more powerful because I appear intimidating but it's not my height that's scary, it's my voice--how I carry myself. Make people listen to you and what you want. But you have to know what it is you want. Educate yourself. Then Stand your ground. Since I'm not there to hold your hand, I can only guide you in a direction I would take. I hope you get what you deserve. You are deserving girlie. And boobs or not, that doesnt change a damn thing!!

No, it's not care credit. I have two accounts with them. Lol. Thats a credit card through GE. This is an actual loan. Through a lending company. I just looke through my email and it appears that I've already trashed the most recent one. However, if she wants the name I'll get it to her. I don't have a problem with that. Idk if all doctors, especially the ones she's seeing would accept it, but she might could find someone who does. I know you have to have good credit or the very least a co-signer. It's just like buying a car. I applied for 5000 With me an my husband on there and it took about a day or two and they called to tell me I was approved. Care credit is instant when you apply on the Internet as far as their decision process.
You know, I understand the risks involved when we sign on the dotted line. Still, I feel that in good faith if a doctor makes a mistake they should own up to it to correct it. I truly feel that he amount they're already getting paid can more than compensate for helping out a patient they screw up. When it's clearly their fault. Or the very least work with the young lady as far as cost by lowering it or allowing her to work out a deal with you personally. Something. As a doctor who takes pride in his final outcomes you'd think he/she wouldn't want a patient showing he world his work --especially the internet as it reaches a potential sky rocket amount of people to be known as a doctor who
Does this to a patient. I certainly would NOT go to him nor trust him with any aspect of my life!

I agree with Angie And scrappy. First of all, if only one breast needs revising, then why the full cost. Second, your left breast is beautiful before and after. This is an area I plan to discuss w my PS on surgery day (4 days) bc looking at pics I see a lot of jobs where it appears same size implants used but different ones should hsve been. We dont thousands of dollars to come out with a bigger version of the problem we go in with. And if ur surgeon is so competent enough to point out a flaw u can't help on ur before then why isn't/wasn't he competent enough while he had u on the table to fix it at the time of surgery. That's his job. However, if u must psy the full amount I almost wonder if perhaps just like 25-50 smaller implant would work better for ya. The very least if u do get reopened when the times right make him give u new ones. Lastly, as I've had friends get redone from bad first jobs do u think it's wise to go back to your original surgeon? You gave him something more precious than gold, your trust. Obviously if you've been concerned for 8 months or even one day he should be too!!
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!