Navel Breast Augmentation Was a Mistake for Me!! -Rogers, AR

March 30, 2013

So sorry this happened to u; I know what it's like to be unhappy with your implants; are u planning on getting a revision done?

March 30, 2013

I have to do something...and I am scared to get them taken out for the reason of still being lopsided from the damage. Because my left side is stretched out. So, my new Dr. recommended that I get the gummybear implants. Has anyone had success with the gummybears for a revision surgery? I feel pretty confident with Dr. Carl Price in Springfield, MO. He made me feel like there was hope even though it's going to take some serious reconstruction for the capsular aspect. But should I get them taken out and see how they are then reconsider implants in the future?

March 30, 2013

Sorry I'm not familiar with the gummybear implants I have the cohesive gels

March 30, 2013

May I ask? Why did hour Ps put one implant under and one over the muscle?

samiam1973

March 30, 2013

They are the next generation implants...thought they were still in test phase

March 31, 2013

According to my new PS, the navel augmentation is a blind procedure, and my original PS would have guessed where to place it. I don't think he meant to insert them that way, but unfortunately I must have been in the small percent who would experience this mistake.

March 31, 2013

I guess they have been approved and used recently. I am hoping that they can correct everything once the revision is done.

March 31, 2013

Do u have a revision date set or u still thinking about it?

samiam1973

March 30, 2013

My first augmentation 12 years ago was thru the belly button...while I didn't have the problems you did. ..I was not aware that they were not place submuscular until one began to deflate and I had to do revision work. Do your research and look for an M.D. who has experience and specializes in revision work so you get the best results. If your willing to come to Dallas, tx...fred hackney is best breast revision M.D. with over 20 years of experience. Good luck

March 30, 2013

What type of revision did you have implant wise? Saline, Silicone?

samiam1973

March 30, 2013

I went from saline to the new cohesive gel/silicon implants...I didn't want too long once the implant started to deflate and kept my implants subglandular as I am very active and didn't want to cut thru the chest muscle in order to reposition. My capsule was left in tact but had to be scored and stretched to make room for a larger implant. Recovery was soooo easy by comparison to the first.

March 31, 2013

No, I don't have a date set because I have to save up before I the revision done. I am guessing it'll be in the fall.

April 2, 2013

I had my aug done TUBA also. Mine was under the muscle, but one slipped out at some point (it was 12 years ago). I agree, it's not a good way to go- too much room for error. The docs never tell you it's a blind procedure, they just sell you on the absence of scars without mentioning that any future surgeries WILL require scars on the breast, so you end up with scars on the belly button AND scars on the breast. I am thinking (hoping!) this method will eventually disappear. Do you also have visible "v-track" scars on your stomach? You seem thin and I know I could see mine for years (and can still feel them). What is the nipple damage you are referring to?

April 16, 2013

Thank you for your response NervousGirlie. No, I don't have visible scars on my stomach but see my naval scar, it's not bad. Sometimes I can feel itchiness you have after surgeries. I am not concerned about the scars and how they feel, but the appearance of my breasts! The nipple damage, I should clarify, is just the enlarged appearance. If you look at the images, you'll notice the left nipple is like 4 times as large as the right one and doesn't tighten much (when I am cold, ect). You'll even see that in the images. I am hoping that will, with time it will just reduce in size, because I don't like the look of reconstructed nipples. Did you have any trouble with your fallen implant stretching out your tissue? Did you replace them? If so, what with?

April 16, 2013

I really think that nipple looks so stretched out due to the capsular contracture. Once you get that scar tissue removed, it should go back to a more normal shape. The fallen implant did move a bit sideways and stretch me out a little. I actually had mine removed because it turns out that I hate having big boobs! I have a review with pics if you want to see how they look before and after removal. I think once you get your capsulectomy and submuscular replacement, you will have a beautiful result! Have you scheduled a revision surgery yet?

April 16, 2013

What size are your implants? Do you like that size or are you wanting to go bigger/ smaller?

April 18, 2013

They are 425cc saline implants + 50cc right now. When I have them redone, my PS wants to use the "gummy bear" implants and their biggest size is 425, so I will be forced to drop a size. I love the size I am now, which is a small D. I feel like I could go bigger, cause I was an A when I had them done and was scared of being too big, though I think bigger might make me look imbalanced. :/

April 18, 2013

I would love to see your results. I don't have a date set, but hopefully this fall I can save enough through the summer. How large were your implants?

April 18, 2013

Be careful on going bigger!!! You are a tiny little thing! Big implants don't age well, and you'll have to keep going bigger or get a lift to deal with the sag issues they can cause. :-/ Mine were 325cc saline filled to 355cc and I felt humongous! lol. If you want to see the results, click on my name, "NervousGirlie," then click on full profile, then on my review! I am happy with the way they turned out, although I had them taken out through the crease and my surgeon put my scars too high and one dents in and doesn't look so great! :-(

April 18, 2013

You know after reading your story, I may contemplate just having them removed. My husband actually suggested it to me first, but I have been stubborn in not wanting to get rid of larger, fuller breast because I am naturally an A and I'm only 21. Yet, my PS said I wouldn't be happy with them. :/ I don't like the idea of maintaining them every 10 years either or chancing other negative experiences. Ahh...what to do?!

April 18, 2013

Well, it's good that your hubby supports you if you want them removed! You have to decide if you would really be happy to have your A cups back. You are so young, so your boobs would probably bounce back well. Because you have capsular contracture you have a pretty high chance of it coming back again, so you might be looking at more revisions than the typical BA patient. If you are serious about considering removal, you should spend some time reading the stories and looking at the results from the ladies in the implant removal forum. There's such a great community over there, everyone's SO supportive, so you'll have people to chat with if you have questions. I know it's a tough situation and you feel stuck, but you'll just have to decide what's best for you and go with that. Good luck with your process and keep me updated! :-)

BethH

April 2, 2013

Despite your disappointing results, I am grateful for you taking the time to share your story on RealSelf. I can't imagine how frustrating this must be for you. I'm thinking you will be able to get excellent results with a revision...I'm just so sorry you have to save your money again. Ugh! Don't worry about your husband, he'll survive. Just focus on the future when you can make the changes you want. Keep us posted!

UPDATED FROM oceandaze

Revisited my original PS...

oceandazeJune 3, 2013

May 23rd, I revisited my original PS because I have been miserable, need something done sooner than I can save for. My husband and I both called to voice our concerns about my results and the nurse asked if I would visit to see if there was anything they could do to make it right.

My husband went with me for support and was ready to let him hear his thoughts about the situation and I was surprised with the professionalism my PS had about this. He told me that obviously that is not how I should look- thinking that with my CC last year, which he popped, we may have bottomed it out. He asked my conclusion on how to I'd like to fix them. And, I explained that I would just like them removed! We considered other options like replacing them, but we decided that if my muscle on the left didn't hold, then I would never get the results I wanted.

I am disappointed that I cannot keep my size D, but am relieved that I may experience some normality again with my original A. Who knows - maybe one day I'll gain some weight and become a B! Or build enough muscle to try new breasts again...:)

My surgery is scheduled for Friday June 7th...and I am getting nervous about losing a part of myself that I've grown to love.

Updates and pictures to follow!

P.S. Did I mention he is removing the FREE of charge?!

Replies (2)

Scottsdale1247

June 6, 2013

I hope everything turns out well for you this next surgery. I agree with your advice to avoid this type of entry for breast augs. I don't think many doctors even go through the belly button anymore, I am surprised there are any at all that do that still! I have known women that have had so many complications and stomach problems afterwards and even losing the definition of the ab muscles. Keep us posted on your recovery :) !