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Breast Revision - Capsular Contracture

  • posted 6 months ago
  • updated 5 months ago

I had my implants done in 2003 by Dr. Kofkoff. We...

  • 13 Nov 2012
  • 2 days pre

I had my implants done in 2003 by Dr. Kofkoff. We went with 300cc o/f to 330cc under the muscle with a periareolar incision. 9 years and a second pregnancy later, its time for a revision. I had my original surgery after my first child but in 2007 we decided to have a second child. Several months after giving birth I noticed changes in the symmetry of my breast. I was able to live with the changes for a while until about a year ago when the unevenness was noticeable thru my clothing. I dont have any significant pain but you can feel that the right breast is much firmer than the left. My left also seems to have a larger pocket as it moves more freely. So I have seem 3 different surgeons including Dr. K as I was not 100% sure whether the right had Capsular Contracture or if the left was Bottoming out. Dr. K is leaning towards the right having CC although I was told by the doctors it could be a little of both, CC on the right and slight Bottoming out on the left. In the end, I trust Dr. K and have scheduled the revision for this Friday. My nerves are getting the best of me as I am obsessively researching and reading and flipping through 100's of before & after photos searching for peace of mind.

As for the revision surgery, we are switching from the 300cc smooth round salines to Mentor 350-375ish smooth round silicone gel. Dr. K said he would go with Moderate or Moderate Plus profile. I am excited to have silicone but nervous as to how even they will look when all is said and done.

Only a hours left before my revision. I a...

  • 15 Nov 2012
  • 1 day pre
Only a hours left before my revision. I a scheduled to arrive at the surgical center at 9am with the procedure scheduled for 10:30. I'm a bit nervous, but more ready to get it over with. Keeping my fingers crossed everything goes smooth and the contracture doesn't return. :)

Good morning ladies. My surgery went smooth...

  • 17 Nov 2012
  • 1 day post
Good morning ladies. My surgery went smooth yesterday. Dr. K ended going with 375cc (he was thinking either 350 or 375) smooth round silicone. I can't remember what profile he chose. I will some pics this afternoon. He didn't put me in a bra as he wants the right breast to settle. I do have a drain coming out from each underarm. As for pain, I haven't busted into the pain pills. Tylenol has kept everything manageable plus the little pain have keeps me from over doing it, lol. My throat is also very sore and OMG the bitter taste i had in my mouth was unbearable! Recovery was a bit rough as I ended up puking a couple of time. The moment I worke up I was bombarded with instant pain. The nurse gave me a Morphine shop which worked great. Because Im not in a bra, I can see the bottom crease of each breast and so far they are even.

Thanks all for your kind words. Although this was my second surgery, it wasn't any less nerve racking or easier, lol.

I forgot to add that the incision was periareolar....

  • 17 Nov 2012
  • 1 day post
I forgot to add that the incision was periareolar. He did implant replacement for each breast with silicone and a capsulectomy on the right breast.

Here are 1 Day Post Op pics.

  • 17 Nov 2012
  • 1 day post
Here are 1 Day Post Op pics.

3 days Post-Op today and feeling more and more...

  • 19 Nov 2012
  • 3 days post
3 days Post-Op today and feeling more and more like myself. The drains are very sensitive but I found wearing a snug tank keeps the drain tubes from moving around and therefore eliminating most of the discomfort. I also added updated pics but as you can see there isnt much change. I have zero bruising. I havent taken off the bandages over my nipples so Im not sure what the incisions look like. There hasnt been any pain at the incision site, just the occasional tingle which is normal. I mostly notice this sensation when I get goosebumbs. I am doing very soft mild messaging just to keep everything loose and soft.

Oh I also wanted to add a few suggestions for those ladies with upcoming surgeries. Make sure to throw a blanket and/or pillow and a bottle of water in the car for your car ride home. I cannot even begin to explain how dry my mouth and throat were. I would go with a squirt bottle so you dont have to mess with taking the cap on and off. Plus it just felt good to cuddle up with a blanket and pillow and sleep all the way home. Sometimes its just the little things that make all the difference ;)

10 days post-op I had the drains taken out...

  • 26 Nov 2012
  • 10 days post
10 days post-op
I had the drains taken out Tuesday 4 days post-op. Drains totally suck ladies! Everything is trucking along. I am now able to sleep on all sides including my tummy. My breast still feel tender pretty much like right before my period. My ps wants to trim the ends of the stitches this Thursday. This will be the first time I see the incisions. I do still feel a bit of swelling in the breast tissue and have noticed changes in settling on a daily basis. Although I had a revision and seem to be recovering much faster than the original augmentation, I suspect it will take 2-3 months to see final results. I have been given the go ahead to massage. I do notice the right looking slightly higher than the left in these pics. Everything feels soft and even so Im hoping this is just settling.

2 Weeks Post-Op Here are a couple update pics.

  • 30 Nov 2012
  • 14 days post
2 Weeks Post-Op

Here are a couple update pics.

5 Weeks Post-Op I am now 5 weeks PO and feel...

  • 14 Dec 2012
  • 28 days post
5 Weeks Post-Op

I am now 5 weeks PO and feel pretty much back to normal 100%. There is still the bulky scar tissue behind the incision and a little itching around the incision area, but all will subside in time. I added a couple of pics.

Original Pre-Op Pics - Tuberous Breast. While...

  • 14 Dec 2012
  • 28 days post
Original Pre-Op Pics - Tuberous Breast.

While digging threw my old BA folder, I came across my original Pre-Op pics and took a picture to add for those ladies with tubular breast. As you can see I started off with banana boobs. Although I had tubular (Tuberous Breast) my ps never opted for a lift which I have read is common with tubular shaped breast. Anyways, just wanted to add to my vast collection of photos, lol. Happy Holidays ladies!
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Comments (18)

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Danielle77064 15 May 2013
Your breasts look gorgeous!!! I am getting 375's smooth round on May 24th. I hope they look as good as yours!
Jenni38 2 Apr 2013
Beautiful! I enjoyed reading your story.
Violet1234 (RealFriend) 26 Mar 2013
Looking good
ladyluck5 10 Feb 2013
PLEASE HELP! hi girls anyone here able to give me their advice or oppinion? Two years ago I had surgery to repair cc in my left breast (which has never really gone back to its soft squishy state despite the cc correction) seems now I have to have surgery again this time for the right... Have your docotors discussed chances of cc with subglandular placement vs submuscular my doc seems to think its all the same but I am wondering if I would be better off since I am going under anyway to just place both under the muscle now? thoughts? fyi they are silicone implants from 2006 periareiola incesion Fyi I am tall but really small frame think my implants may be too big for my frame as my weight constantly fluctuates and when I am down i see rippling which I was told you wouldnt see with a silicone implant but I swear I do! also seem to have little ball like masses on outter edges of implant just slightly smaller than a marble dr says its caused by cc but that is on both breasts and according to him only my right breast has a cc now so why those ball like things? sorry for my long post and several ?s hope someone can help. SENDING you all love and healing for those having surgery and added confidence for those already sporting their new "friends" xo
NoMoreBoobEnvy (RealFriend) 16 Jan 2013
Thanks for sharing your story and pics! My docs used drains too which made my recovery much easier! :)
TJ Swan 8 Jan 2013
Wow, your new set looks great! Im so glad everything went well for you. I wanted to ask if you could tell a huge difference in softness between your salines and new silicones?
scrappy37 (RealFriend) 1 Jan 2013
Thanks for sharing your story and details of recovery- I have CC to and will need a capsulectomy. How long were you off work and when could you exert any pressure with your arms?
Kristine26940 16 Dec 2012
sorry to hear that you had to go through CCs and needing a revision but they look amazing!! I am hoping mine will look something like yours. congrats and enjoy your new ladies!
softgirl 9 Dec 2012
Thanks for the detailed pics, you look GREAT! Happy healing!
softgirl 6 Dec 2012
Hey would you do me a favor, can you show me a really close up of your nipple incisions? My Dr. wants to insert the implant that way and my hubs and I are disagreeing as to the scarring from this type of incision. He says it scars terribly, and I say it doesn't. How are your scars? I can't even see your first scars from your first BA...
chezron 3 Dec 2012
You look fantastic! I wonder what size you would have taken OVER the muscle. I think you are the size I would like to be.
stl_0552 27 Nov 2012
I have an odd question. I was given a morphine shot in the left butt cheek during recovery. But I am still noticing sensitivity at the injection site. There isn't any redness or swelling, but when I role over or scoot around on that side it hurts. Has anyone had this?
Sissy 48 29 Nov 2012
I haven't had that happen . I would call your dr and ask . They don't mind answering ? Hope your doing better
Sissy 48 19 Nov 2012
I hope your doing good !
stl_0552 19 Nov 2012
Thanks Sissy. I'm feeling pretty good today.
Sissy 48 17 Nov 2012
Congrats !
Sissy 48 16 Nov 2012
Good luck tomorrow !!!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 13 Nov 2012

Fingers crossed for symmetry for you. Thanks for sharing and please do let us know how it goes!

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