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Recent Breast Augmentation with Very Lopsided Implants

Name: Recent Breast Augmentation with Very Lopsided Implants
Item: Benjamin Beckert, MD
Rating: 2
Author: ConfusedandUpset

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My experience thus far has not been great. I feel...

ConfusedandUpsetNovember 3, 2009

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My experience thus far has not been great. I feel like I have gotten the run around on my situation and the doctor is avoiding correcting the issue.

I am at a loss. I am now 4 months post op and went to see my PS 3 weeks ago. He told me my implants have dropped into their pockets and they look pretty close/fine to him. I told him I don't understand why they look so different. The one on the right is totally fine to me but the one on the left is so high and tight. I massage it EVERY night, without fail, for at least 30 min. He told me I should leave it alone or I would end up with a ripple at the bottom of the left one because I do not have enough fat to cover the implant at the bottom. I don't care if there is a ripple at this point. I want them in the same general location. He said I should not have unrealistic expectations. If I really wanted to "move the implant down a little" he said I could squeeze the top fairly hard and push down at the same time and it would stretch the pocket. I've been doing this for 3 weeks and no change at all! As a matter of fact, the implant feels harder. At least before the implants I could go without a shirt and they'd be in the same place. The one on the left is hard and there is pain underneath the muscle on the left side of the left implant.

I am ok with rippling, I'm ok with the fact that I have stretch marks. I just want them to be together so I can go without a bra and not have it so very obvious that they are not together. I also do not have the funds available for a corrective surgery...

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Benjamin Beckert, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (25)

never satisfied

November 5, 2009

Its angers me to the point of tears when people don't own up to their mistakes.You shouldn't have to walk around and feel like that.Go to that doctor and get him to own up and help you with this.Im going in for a corrective surgery on the 23rd of this month and Im only being charged for the implant, and Im going larger.If finances are bad for you now, apply for care credit.Its not going to hurt this doctor to repair that implant for you.You would think that they would value their reputation.Try for care credit.you can even let a spouse or parent apply for you as long as the payment is made. Payment will not be due until 45 days or more after surgery.Think about going to another doctor as well.Either way you won't be paying for a full surgery because only one breast needs to be fixed.Trust me on this.This is my fourth breast surgery.You don't even want to know what I've been through with breast implants.Deflation,infection,hospitalization, etc.Things will work out for you.Just find the right doctor.

ConfusedandUpset

November 6, 2009

My implants are submuscular. I was told by my PS that I had exactly the same amount of tissue in both breasts pre-surgery at 75cc each. I had decided on 300cc implants (for a total of 375cc) and after surgery, when I was in recovery, the PS came to my husband and told him he took it upon himself to put in 350cc implants (for a total of 425cc) because he said he didn't think I would be happy with the 300cc size implant. I am beginning to wonder if my body structure just can't hold them properly in place. I am 5'2" and weigh 96 lbs. I am so frustrated...

never satisfied

November 7, 2009

I felt like you did at first.I didn't want to complain to the doc, and I felt like I was a bother to them.But you figure those surgeons average 5000 to 8000 dollars a pop to put breast implants in us.Its your body and your money that you worked so hard for and saved up for, just as I did.My husband nearly had a break down watching me suffer through this whole ordeal.You have the right to walk away happy from this whole situation.Its ok to get mad,cry, and bug the pure T h__ll out the doctor until you get satisfaction.Your body could hold a 700 cc implant if you wanted,so he cant use that as an excuse.Im getting a 650 high profile and I would actually go bigger if I wasn't so active.Take your husband with you to the doctor.My husband went with me for each visit.I felt so much better having him there.As soon as you talk to the doctor again you will feel better.GOOD LUCK

maxers

August 22, 2010

Hi, I am planning on having implants done in Nov. in Beaumont, TX. Can you please let me know which doctor you used? Thank you and I am very sorry to hear your story and hope that they fix their errors.

Simpatiko

November 7, 2009

I'm really sorry to hear that you're having to go through this :( Looks and sounds like capsular contracture. Did your doctor mention that this could be a possibility as to why your left breast feels hard, painful, high and tight? If your dr. is being evasive and dodges your concerns - seek out a second opinion. Someone that will be frank with you re: your situation and your options, and most importantly, a dr. that will take the time to listen and really hear you! Good luck to you! I hope that everything works out for you.

HAPPY603

November 8, 2009

You should go back to your PS and show him the above pictures...how can he say that they look fine to him???

HAPPY603

November 8, 2009

I am 5'1" I weigh 117lbs & I have 700cc high profile...

ConfusedandUpset

November 8, 2009

I am going back this Friday. I spoke with someone in the office over the weekend and I had sent her my pics. She tried to show them to him but he said he didn't want to look at them because he knew my implants were fine. Well, he's going to get a mouthful next week if he says that to my face again. There is obviously something wrong. I don't think anyone could look at those pictures and disagree with me.

UPDATED FROM ConfusedandUpset

I just wanted another opinion before I go back to...

ConfusedandUpsetDecember 6, 2009

I just wanted another opinion before I go back to him complaining again that I'm really dissatisfied with the end result.

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ds22

December 31, 2009

I would go to an attorney and see if you could sue him. He did an aweful job on your surgery and its criminal for him not to fix them. Although, i probably wouldnt trust him anyways. If theres any way you can have them removed, do it!! They will probably cause you even more problems the longer you have them! best wishes to you, i hope youget everything resolved.

dr.shureih

January 3, 2010

The question is do you REALY want him to do more surgery onyou? Take your losses and see another PS It will cost more money to fix

jennacatt

September 12, 2010

I can't believe you got all those stretch marks from surgery? I don't see any in your before picture.

ConfusedandUpset

September 13, 2010

No, the stretch marks were from the 3 kids before the surgery.

jennacatt

September 13, 2010

Did you get yours redone by the way? I am very unhappy with mine, they look so fake in and out of clothes that I have to wear ugly baggy clothes to hide them because I look like a [RS bleep] star with them. I am dying to get mine redone also. How do yours look now? Any improvement? I feel like mine kinda look like yours except the lopsidedness. I've had mine about 3 years now.

UPDATED FROM ConfusedandUpset

My PS has been extremely cooperative with me in...

ConfusedandUpsetApril 16, 2011

My PS has been extremely cooperative with me in efforts to correct my issues with the left implant. In reference to my original post, I feel I was frustrated with the situation at hand but he is a very good surgeon and I just had anatomical issues we had to work around. The first issue was capsular contracture and when he removed the scar tissue, there was nothing to stitch the implant cavity down so it drifted and a 3rd surgery was done after the scar tissue developed. The muscle tore beneath the stitches after that, probably due to me picking up my nephew and a 4th surgery was done. I have been very careful with weight and so far things look great, 5 weeks post op.

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ConfusedandUpset

April 16, 2011

The surgery went well and I am satisfied with my results. They will never be 100% but they are pretty close. I still have a little bit before this implant completely drops but it already looks tons better. Thank for all the support, everyone.

Angie_M

April 17, 2011

I'm sorry you had to go through this again, but I'm glad you are happier with your results. Thanks for keeping us posted through this process.

Dr. V

April 18, 2011

Dear confusedandupset, Sorry about the issues that you are dealing with. based on the post op pictures that you have shown, it seems the implants may have been too big for your frame. In order to accomadate this large implant, the pockets were probably over-dissected. You will need more corrective surgery to have this fixed. Please make sure that you choose a well-reputed surgeon who is board certified by the ABPS and ask many questions before you agree to more surgery.
Dr. V
South Shore Plastic Surgery

ConfusedandUpset

April 18, 2011

Thanks, but 4 surgeries later, I am fine now.

Richard Tholen MD

April 20, 2011

I'm glad to hear your journey to a better look appears to be over! No surgeon ever wants to have to re-operate, but as I have said elsewhere, only dead surgeons, retired surgeons, and liars NEVER have re-do surgeries! The "best" ones are those that keep their re-dos to a minimum, and learn each case how to be a bit better for the next patients. That is why experience is one critical factor in choosing a surgeon. When things are settled, pleas include photos so we can see how things have turned out for you. Best wishes!