The recovery was incredibly smooth; there were absolutely no issues at any point during it! They helped me feel comfortable while answering questions/ calming fears - truly amazing work by Dr Kristian Malpass. Couldn’t be happier!
Dr.Malpass is a highly skilled and gifted surgeon. I had breast reduction surgery and as fearful as I was about having the surgery, it's the best thing I could ever have done for myself...I am beyond thrilled with my results...it has truly been life changing.
In my experience, Dr Malpass and his staff provide a high level of customer service in a compassionate, efficient, kind, and caring manner. I had a chemical peel and later botox injections, and I was extremely pleased with my results; in fact, the results exceeded my expectations. Dr Malpass is a consummate professional, takes the time to discuss procedures thoroughly, has a high level of expertise and knowledge, is innovative, and his attention to detail is remarkable. I highly recommend the services of Dr Malpass - thank you very much.
I’ve just had breast reduction surgery with Dr. Malpass on December 5, 2017 and feel overwhelmed with how amazing my experience has been to date. The nurses and Dr. Malpass and his staff at Vitality are wonderful and have such a joyful energy. I feel very little pain and have great painkillers when I do feel uncomfortable. So far my breasts look great. I will post again with final results.
His office staff are kind and go the extra mile. Dr. Malpass really listens and is calm, open and confident. He and his staff really put me at ease before and after my procedure, even accommodating last-minute changes. I can tell Dr. Malpass wants me to be happy with the results.
I needed to have a large chunk of my arm excised to be sure the melanoma spot was completely gone. I had read other reviews about his bedside manner not being great, but I found him to be informed, accessible and rather charming. I haven't seen the scar yet, but I'm pleased with the approach. He also took the time to look at the other spots on my body that were worrying me, been though he could have referred me back to my family doctor. We drove 4 hours to this appointment and I'd happily make the trek again.
After three c - sections and one emergency c-section with hysterectomy I was left with a horrible stomach. Losing weight was frustrating because my stomach would look worse. I but the bullet and had a full tummy tuck....and have not regretted it! It was quite painful the first three days after the procedure, but pre planning and having a helper made a world of difference. Plus it helps that I am an occupational therapist with training in edema management and wound care ;-) The only surprising thing was the amount of edema in my upper thighs the first couple of days after the drains were removed. This has since mostly resolved with a low sodium diet, passive and active edema therapy, gentle walking and lots of hydration. This was one of the best investments I have made ....!!! Updated on 2 Aug 2015: Feeling more human!! May actually get off the couch this week, although it had been nice not listening to the hubby snore ;-) Updated on 3 Aug 2015: I have to say. ...I am a little obsessed with my bellybutton....I mean, I HAVE A bellybutton now and not some skin crater in the center of my abdomen...I think my husband thinks I am a little narcissistic these days...I keep taking pictures!! My incision is healing well, but the swelling has popped up some of my stretchmarks and I have one or two areas that look like tiny pleats...However, I am not concerned as most of this should resolve over the next six months :-) My incision is starting to itch...I have dreams that I scratch it. .. These dreams have mostly replaced my fantasies about being on a desert island with Brad Pitt ;-) Updated on 4 Aug 2015: So my tape folded in half and pulled on my incision. Now I have a small opening. I was able to remove the offending piece and replace it with steristrips to close the wound. Stung like a bugger! Will need to keep an eye on it doesn't appear infected :-) Able to sleep in my own bed again which is nice!! Updated on 5 Aug 2015: Cannot believe how much change has happened in the last week! My incision is closed now; my PS got back to me ASAP and doesn't feel that there are any issues...Thank goodness! Still have to remind myself that even though I am feeling much better I need to take it easy.... Updated on 7 Aug 2015: Ah, so nice to get into some of my pre - tummy flab days! The binders are quite bulky and show through my clothes. Doing research to find some better medical grade compression that is breathable, easy to don, and provide a nicer shape under my clothes....but no real complaints so far! Updated on 11 Aug 2015: Perhaps I am simply bored. Or maybe the itchy incision has gotten to me... But I am tired of scabs being ripped off every time I change my shirt.....Evidence seems to point towards faster healing when incision sites are kept moist.... (but clean mind you!) So today I removed my tape, gently cleansed the area, applied some plain vaseline along the incision, and then covered it with gauze and cloth tape. I will check it in 24 hours to see how it is going :-) So far it actually feels better! Updated on 18 Aug 2015: Well, moist wound environments definitely aid the incision healing process! Completely sealed up now, but one spot (where a drain was) decided to stubbornly hold out until this morning.. ..However, my binder is driving me insane. The "one size fits all" binder I woke up in never sat well and continually rode up my left hip....so I switched to two back braces but ended up with dual compression in my midsection leading to increased upper thigh edema. ... Gah! I was going through my old workout gear when I found an old waist shaper thing that seems to be doing the trick quite nicely! Plus it fits better under my clothes and I don't have to wear a t shirt underneath it. .. .win!! Updated on 22 Aug 2015: Incision has now completely closed. .. had a spot that was being stubborn (where the drain was). . There are spots that are already super thin/light, but my local vendor had rolls of Mepitac for under 20$ and it has enough for three applications so I thought I would give it a try. .. still some slight pleating in the center but apparently this should remold over the next few months. Either way it still looks way better then before! Still have thigh swelling. .. not so much in my midsection though. .. and my back is really sore from the liposuction .. Worse now then the first couple of weeks. ... have to take something at night to fall asleep. .. and hurts like he'll when bumped! I am assuming this is just nerve regrowth. .. Updated on 12 Dec 2015: Wow! Time flies! I have no edema anymore (swell hell ended about three months after)...Super happy with my results. .. still get some twinges of pain when I twist or stretch my torso, but nothing too serious...Will need to have the ends revised to get rid of small dog ears . .. but overall I do not regret this decision!
Feb 15 had a breast augmentation;). Beautiful results so far. Went with 300cc. Oh and I had one breast that looked bigger, fortunately he was able to change my crease which made them beautifully balanced! And yes, very handsome:)
41 y/o with 2 kids one c-section. 5’ 3” 164 lbs. Had tummy tuck full lipo to back and front with a breast lift and reduction with lipo around the breast area. Waited for 6 years or this procedure and am so far happy with the results. I am one week post op and the pain was pretty bad for the first couple of days but now I’m taking only Tylenol and ibuprofen. Got one of 4 drains out yesterday but need to wait for the rest of them to come out after the drainage slows down.
I had my implants done 18 years ago at an insecure age of 26 post modelling career. At the time I had wanted simply a lift as my breast were never perky and did not mind the small size. The PS convinced me of saline, under muscle, implants to bring fullness and limited size. Within 6 months the left implant leaked twice and he refused to correct the surgery the second time. Within a year I was diagnosed with Rhuematoid Arthritis and became severely ill with joint pain, fatigue and weight loss. I never put the implants and RA together as the PS swore that saline implants were safe. Today I know otherwise. My RA came and went, particularly with 2 pregnancies where it went into remission. But continued to suffer from chronic fatigue and mild RA symptoms until 3 yrs ago where my RA returned so severely I am on methotrexate and anti-inflammatory meds 2X/day for pain maintenance. I am now on medical leave and suffer with additional tissue pain down in my shoulders and arms and blurred vision and chronic eye dryness on top of my RA symptoms. Finally I put the two together after being asked if RA was in my family which it is not. And I am now looking for a BC surgeon who will agree to removing my implants as well as the capsule asap which is covered under MSP if the surgeon agrees to the application. I have found a surgeon who will take them out but is trying to convince me to leave the capsule in. I believe my questions and requests to removing the capsule has affected our rapport and I fear he may not help me with MSP assistance... or that he is inexperienced in capsule removal. However, this could all be me being paranoid as he is a PS, obviously does not support implant illness if he is putting implants in women and that my previous experience with PS when my implants were put in was far from successful or trustworthy. My questions are... Can I access a regular surgeon for this procedure if I am not interested in a lift? Or, are there PS or general surgeons anyone out there can recommend in BC that supports implant illness and the need for the capsule to be removed regardless of saline, leakage, etc? Please help.... Updated on 15 Apr 2015: For starters... I am finding dealing with PS re: the removal not too supportive, particularly that I am requesting MSP coverage with a referral from my home doctor stating the health complications due to 18 yr, sub-muscular saline implants, one implant which had ruptured twice within the first 6 months and has stayed that way for 15 yrs, I have had autoimmune disorders since and am very ill with blurred vision, fatigue and muscle, tissue and joint pain. I have had two children and my breasts ballooned leaving them droopy after breastfeeding and age of course... I am 45 years old now and the sagging has recently become very noticeable. Presently, I am at the bottom of the wait list for a PS, and some PS's that I am consulting with say saline is not covered by MSP in BC, and another said it is. I have read another woman's review that her saline implant removal was covered but she has had her's removed in AB and wondering if she experienced the same frustrations... Can anyone help? Are saline explants covered by MSP in BC...? Thank you in advance.... Updated on 17 Apr 2015: So, Ive been feeling so angry lately and emotional for all the suffering and bull___t we have to go through to get these things out... not to mention the money or fear of no coverage. Mostly at the industry that that perpetuates the selling of the implants and procedures. But here I am, dealing with it... all b/c a little voice whispered in my ear early one morning to take out the implants. As of late, my time has been spent trying to find another surgeon who can get me in sooner than 3 months. None are sooner, breast surgeons, not PS, won't go near me, except for a Dr. Kuusk in Vancouver whose wait is 6 months... Others I have talked to won't do the MSP coverage or tell me saline is not covered. But there was one PS that was recommended in Vancouver and their receptionist was very pleasant. She can get me in for a consult in a few weeks and surgery mid summer... the same as the previous PS I was going to go with. So, it looks like 3 months it is... and I'll have to endure the symptoms longer. I just hope and pray I get better when their removed... Thank you all for your courage and inspiration... Updated on 21 Apr 2015: I can't believe how good I am feeling lately... pre explant too... due to some health regimes Im doing right now and so I felt I needed to share if anyone is feeling hopeless with their fatigue and pain. Keeping in mind I am also on meds for joint and tissue pain... And receiving the support from all of you, I believe is why I am at least relieved of some symptoms. But please know... this is in no way excusing the need to remove these toxic bags from my body... Im only try to hang in there until the summer! Still waiting to hear from my PS if MSP has covered the explant though.... Anyways here is the detox regime that is working for me: I have been going to hot yoga three times a week, which is detoxing my muscles and joints by the gentle stretches and sweating them out. Skin brushing is another detox for the lymphatic system that is triggered by simply brushing your skin with a lofa before showering or taking a salts bath. I also am receiving weekly acupressure which I believe is having a huge affect on my energy and pain... and the hot lemon water with honey every morning is a good start to the cleanse in regards to diet. I try to eat only fresh fruit and veggies and whole grain starches such as oats, rice or potatoes... the "Starch Solution" is a new breakthrough plan for treating auto-immune diseases, and well, its worth a shot Of course I eat proteins but try to stay away from too much animal proteins right now... although every now and then I need a good ol mushroom burger with yam fries... yum! My goals that I need to work though is to... drink more water throughout the day and less caffeine... i drink a strong cup of jo in the am and an earl grey tea in the late afternoon just to get through the rest of the day with my busy kid-lettes! I have read, the high acidic diet is worse for those of us that have auto-immune pain... which is why the lemon tea helps as it alkalizes the acidity in the blood. I am also going to start the Bentonite clay drink that was recommended by "salvation ranch" on this webpage... who mentioned It is a great way to begin a mild cleanse before surgery... but not to do a huge detox prior to... not sure why... but I trust her. Anyways, I hope this helps some of you out there and so grateful for this site! Updated on 27 Apr 2015: I've been through a whirlwind this last week ... phew! The PS I visited almost a month ago said it would take up to a month to hear back if the surgery is covered. His office manager who communicates for him reassured me that these surgeries are almost always covered. When I did call her back a week later to ask about saline implants, and that I had heard from another PS they are not covered, she didn't know anything about the saline glitch. This made me nervous knowing that the PS did not support the reasons I was removing them, redirecting me to other specialists for these ailments in my body, even though he did agree to doing the surgery and applying for coverage... I I couldn't help but wonder what the application for coverage stated : P So, I called MSP directly and they informed me that even if there is a leak in the saline implant they believe that the water is reabsorbed into the body and so the implant does not pose a risk.. despite that they are almost 20yrs old and the bag is made of silicone... I was shocked!!! MSP also told me the worst news... that they hadn't rec'd my application yet despite the office telling me it was sent, not to worry, and they would call within the month when they heard back !!! This a month later, which meant even if they sent it in that day... I would have to wait another month for the reply, and then 3 more to book the surgery... IF accepted. Of course, I phoned the PS back to inform them that I knew my application had not been sent yet, and that MSP confirmed that salines were not covered unless there was proof of harm to health. Of course, the office was a bit defensive, telling me they were busy, and again they did not know about the saline issue, that they hardly ever see rejected applications... blah, blah, blah. Here's the miracle.... I don't know what happened, but later that day, I got a call back saying they faxed off my application, stating that the implants were causing pain and discomfort, and asking me to arrive for my explant in 12 days... !!! The surgery is this Sunday/Monday coming up, not in 4-5 months, and without a response back from MSP as they just faxed it! So...I guess I just have to trust that this is happening... that the PS referral letter to MSP is gonna happen... and now I am making plans for getting there, childcare, and support once Im back. So far everything is falling into place... I just have to have faith that I will be getting a call that the surgery is covered! I am so grateful..! They put me to the top of their waiting list... most likely just to get me of their backs, lol! And when this is all done? Im going to help advocate to MSP that saline implants need to be covered... how ignorant can they really be regarding the silicone bags, etc.! Without coverage, I would have had to come up with up to $8000 to get them removed !! I now have faith in my PS... perhaps his referrals have always been covered and I worried for nothing. who knows... I only hope all goes well this weekend... And thanks for all your support ladies ~*~ Updated on 1 May 2015: So this week has literally been hell. The PS I was working with, Dr. Kristian Malpass and his office manager, Jen, had never dealt the a saline explant via coverage before... so it was nerve wracking as to whether it was going to be covered or not, and if I was still going to be able to make it for the surgery this Monday! My husband and I didn't have any funds for the surgery as my medical leave b/c of my health... has put us in the deficit... so needless to say I was pretty stressed and frustrated that I would have to put us in even more debt because of a silly mistake, and lies from my PS years ago. So, typically saline is not covered by MSP... but miraculously, Jen, called me at closing time today... 3 days before surgery... and whatever letters they forwarded, and the one I asked my home doctor to send in... worked!!! I can now get them out on Monday, covered by MSP and my husband and I can relax in knowing we won't be $5000 in debt!!! I am so grateful, and so relieved... And only wish that someday all women don't have to pay for this error of PS and the makers of them especially if they are ill. The stress of the week... has had a toll on my energy however, I have a sore throat and head cold, my energy is zapped having to nap a couple of times a day again... and my muscles and joints ache. But Im off to hot yoga tomorrow, one more class before weeks without it post surgery... and I can only focus on how lucky I am and that I can now live without these things that have caused 15 years of my life!!! No on to confirming house-sitter for pets, child-care for my 2 daughters... and booking rooms and buying recovery bras! Thanks to all you ladies for your kind words and support... I know my breasts will be considerably saggy and deflated after... but at this point I don't care... besides my husband is an A....S man ; ) Updated on 3 May 2015: So Im here in my hotel room with my husband... first time without our children (8 & 12 yr old daughters) on a trip, anywhere!... 7 hr drive, beautiful day, and my surgery is tomorrow at 9am. I am feeling super relaxed even though I have had no pre-op. I've basically gotten my info from all of you, on what to expect, and how to recover. I have my homeopathic meds for anxiety, and 1M of arnica for healing the physical affects of bruising and bleeding quickly. I pigged out on vietnamese rice noodles and veggies tonight and now drinking tons of water so I don't get headaches from the anesthesia. Because I am getting a (partial) capsulectomy, Im in hospital and fully under. Im only hoping I don't get a migraine or too much nausea afterwards... blankets and pillow are ready in the car for the drive back home (hubby's driving), which Im not quite sure when that is, whether Im held there for a bit, a day or what.... At least the girls are with family friends and I can go with whatever arises. I wanted to request seeing my implants, but I think they drain the saline first and then take out the implant... so I will not see what color the water is. I guess I can ask. From other posts Ive seen yellow, grey and dark brwn / blk. Nevertheless, Why am I so calm? Maybe because the week leading up to this was so incredibly intense. Anyway... thank you all for your support... Im feeling the love... and I will post more during. ~*~ Updated on 5 May 2015: So, the whole thing went beautifully, my surgeon lacked bed sider manner, which was disappointing but I am trying to accept his denial in why I need to take them out... That's his stuff, and I can't change his views but I can appreciate his fine work in the removal of them. I asked if he could correct my scars when sewing me back up as my first PS made a mess of my implant scars, jagged and over 2 inches long under the nipple where they should be discreet! He was stand-offish and said he couldn't guarantee anything ??? When I asked to see my implants after the surgery he seemed annoyed and said they were in pathology and I would have to talk to the hospital about them... ironically though... they were "pristine" like he said... which you notice in the photos. No discolouration, no mould, just the deflation in the left one. I was shocked, and expected to see the worst with how my health has been since getting the implants 18 yrs ago. So now I am wondering... will my symptoms get better? I sure hope so... Despite my surgeons attitude, the staff and nurses at the hospital were all great! Over and above care which was so nice. However, I was correct in assuming I would have a migraine and vomiting from the anesthetic which has now slowed down into day 2, Headache comes back when I get sick and gravol doesn't seem to work. Yuck... but again... Im even okay with this... I understand now when women say... I am just back to me again! The me I didn't love and appreciate before the implants. And it just feels so right without them. I've posted some photos here too... right after the surgery with the tensor bandage, and day 2 taking a peak, although Im supposed to leave the bandage on for 2-3 days.... Updated on 12 May 2015: So it's been a full week now, and I have to say I am so shocked at how much mobility and "back to life" I am feeling thee days. Within 2 days I was doing everything I normally do, except yoga unfortunately, as long as I have a compression sports bra on I can do all other activities. One day, however, I took my bra off just to lets my girls breathe, and I bent over... ouch... not a good idea. I could feel the tissue separating in my left breast... searing pain but only until I stood back up, and took some 1M of Arnica for rapid tissue healing. Now I understand the compression bra, and so fluid doesn't fill up the breast as well. I finally finished my antibiotics and have been MOSTLY sticking to the implant illness detox plan following the Gerson Institute's juicing and Dr. Kolb's sites too which include nothing processed, no sugar, no gluten, no dairy... just lots of good healthy whole and raw foods. The vitamin plan is alot though. Because most of us with saline implant illness are most likely suffering from excessive mold and bacteria (fungi), in conjunction with silicone presence from the bag, Im on probiotics, oil of oregano, Salcylic Acid, Milk Thistle, drinking bentonite clay daily, omega oils and the regular vitamins C, D, Cal Mag, etc. I know this seems alot but I was pretty ill before and just want my health and energy back. Parenting with pain and fatigue is aweful and Im willing to do anything to do have a life back... and if this means detoxing all crap from my system then so be it! The wine and coffee and sweets are hard, holy! I allow myself a 1/2 cup of coffee every other day though ( I LOVE coffee) and I had a mini choc ice cream cone yesterday.. : P But otherwise, I feel great. I have more energy everyday, less and less fatigue, however, this may come and go... my eyes are more clear, not blurry, but still dry.... and Im sleeping!!!! I don't remember the last time I had a full night's rest with the implants in these past couple of years. As you can see from the photos my breasts have fallen but Im quite happy with the shape.... and so is my husband. My breasts before implants were not as wide but narrow and had an odd shape with my nipples pointing more downwards. It seems the implants gave them some shape and Im okay with the droopy-ness. The tape is to cover the absorbable stitches and will fall off when ready. The first few days there was that sunken chest look but is filling up already! And from what Im hearing they might fill out a bit more over the next year? That would be a bonus. Today I am feeling so grateful for all of you and all your stories, humility and honesty... and will keep in touch throughout recover too!
