W. Bryan Rogers, III, MD

I had pancake breasts after having 2 kids & very low self esteem. I was young and got the first PS I seen. They have helped my self esteem. But they are rippled now, my tissues is very thin so you can see the ripples & I always have discomfort. I don't think I'll look good w/out them but I'd feel ok.

Updated on 23 Oct 2014:
I have a consult on the 29th. I'm scared to death one of my implants is going to rupture. I don't really have the money to explant. I love having big boobs but I really hate that I'm living in fear of one rupturing. This is causing such a depression

Updated on 23 Oct 2014:


Updated on 23 Oct 2014:

I had implants in May of 2014. I didn't want to go through with the procedure about a week beforehand, but I was under the impression I could not get a refund, so rather than it be a waste, I went ahead with the procedure. I later found out that I could have changed my mind. Too little too late. The PS office staff told me that I would be put under twilight anesthesia. That was a big factor in determining my decision to get implants because I did not want to be under general anesthesia. Right before the procedure, I had to sign consent for general anesthesia! I should have backed out right then, but I didn't. I just felt very pressured (didn't want to waste $$) to go ahead with it.

The PS said my real breast tissue would raise once the implants fell into place. This didn't happen as you can see by the photos. When I went in for my first check-up, I told the doctor about my regrets and the anesthesia issue. He accused me of lying and acted like I was a kook for not liking the implants. He brought in the clerk and she admitted on-the-spot that she tells everyone they receive twilight anesthesia. Terrible situation. Very uncomfortable and awkward from then on out.

Fast-forward to now-- I do not want the implants at all. They're heavy, I have shooting and burning pains. I still have loose skin. I'm almost positive they're the reason I had severe bronchitis for three months over winter and now, chronic lower back pain. I keep this overall, congested feeling in my chest. Anybody else feel that way? I saw one PS (not original PS due to all the issues) about explanting, and he told me to leave them alone. My husband is very against explanting and will not support me whatsoever. Another PS is very nice and agreed to whatever I want, but I can tell he thinks explanting or even an explant with a lift is a bad idea. He suggested leaving them in and lifting the skin. Even the secretary shook her head like it was not a good idea.

So, basically, I am in this alone. Husband doesn't want me to explant. They look great in his eyes, and I believe he thinks the pain is in my head. He's not happy with another expensive procedure, and I don't have the BA paid for yet. They are on a payment plan, so I can see his reasoning there. Although, he did buy a motorcycle and is getting Lasik surgery later this month. So not worth it!

Updated on 29 Aug 2015:
I have scheduled a doctor's appt. this month with the original PS. I am going to talk with him about getting them removed. Hubby isn't thrilled of course, but every day is a chore. My chest always has this enormous pressure on it. Does anyone else feel that way?

Updated on 3 Jan 2016:
After seeing the PS who implanted them in the first place and 2 other consults, I have decided to keep the implants for a while. Every doctor recommended against it. Plus, one of the consults wanted $5500 for an explant which I think is way too much for a removal in an office.

Basically, my husband is very against the explant. They are more annoying than anything, and since I can't really afford another procedure, I will have to keep them. I'm quite disappointed, but that's life sometimes.

My boobs were taking over my life. I was a C my entire life until I had a hysterectomy. When I did that everything in my body changed. It's like I woke up and bam bigggggg boobs. Before my surgery I was a 40DD/DDD. I am 40 years old and 5'4 tall. My neck and back hurt everyday. I cried every morning because I didn't have any shirts that fit and if they did fit they made me look 20 pds heavier than I was. I got to the point that I wouldn't even let my husband look at me. My friends would call me cow [RS bleep] which really pissed me off. So I finally decided to go have a reduction. I didn't tell anyone not even my husband that I was thinking of getting a reduction. Now 2 weeks later, I am so glad I did it. I have had some problems though. My right breast is healing wonderfully but the left is not. I was a smoker and my doctor thinks this may have contributed. I went for a check-up Monday and he thinks I might have a little scar on the top of my left nipple because the skin is dead. Well needless to say I am pleased with that. I was very worried that I might lose my nipple or need a skin graph. I do not smoke anymore.
If I can drum up the courage to post pics I will but i don't know if I can.

Updated on 30 Sep 2013:
Well I have had a complication with my breast reduction surgery. My left nipple area would not heal. It became very dark with dead skin. Finally, my doctor told me he needed to cut the dead skin out so it will heal. Well after he got into the breast he said it was worse than he thought so he had to cut about an inch deep to get it all. Of course I am freakin out. Now I have a hole in the upper part of my boob that has to be packed and changed twice a day. Then in a few days, I will receive some kind of pump thatvI will need to wear 24/7 until my hoob starts healing. I am so upset and scared. I just can't post pictures because I am so embarrassed. Maybe I should have just dealt with the pain of big boobs instead of going thru this.

I chose to have a tummy tuck after having 2 children left my stomach with a lot of lose skin and stretch marks as well as a 2" seperation in my stomach muscles.
The procedure was extremely painful, which was not unexpected, but very soon, within a week, I began complaining to my Dr. that I was having a burning sensation in the lower part of my stomach. Every complaint was excused or ignored.

After no satisfaction with my surgeon I began getting other opinions from another surgeon in another town and a pain management doctor in my town. These doctors were pretty certain that I had some sort of nerve damage. I had lidocain injected into my stomach at various points twice with no relief. I am in constant horrible pain. My lower stomach burns like it is on fire all of the time, but the skin is still numb to the touch. I am taking 2 lortabs a day to help with the pain, I have tried lyrica, neurontin, elevil and am now on keppra. all these medications have terrible side effects for me and still have not touched my pain. I am so desperate for help, I would gladly let a surgeon open the incision back up if I could get some resolution, but concensus is that it may make the pain worse or spread to a larger area.

I am 42 years old and Cannot imagine having to live with this for the rest of my life. It has been 19 months of pain and misery and I regret the day that I chose to do this. Yes, my stomach is flat and looks so much better, but I would not trade it for this pain.