POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants Reviews
31 Years, 1 Child, 108 Lbs, 5'2", Implants Under the Muscle 415cc & Lift - Adelaide, AU
UPDATED FROM D_grrl
1 year post
3 operations later and i have 2 different sized boobs, stretched nipples and no help from Dr. Higgs as he shut down!
D_grrlJuly 18, 2018
$9,236
I need a 3rd revision, but have just found out that I will have to pay another surgeon as Dr. Higgs' practice is gone.
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UPDATED FROM D_grrl
1 year post
1 week, 2 days since 2nd revision
D_grrlAugust 25, 2017
I seem to be mending ok, but still have bandages covering the scars, so hopefully I'm right. Pretty sure my right boob is still noticeably bigger than the left.
My nipples are seriously something like 2 cms too low.
My nipples are seriously something like 2 cms too low.
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UPDATED FROM D_grrl
1 year post
I've had a second revision
D_grrlAugust 18, 2017
So after that stitch irritated me and was taken out, more then did the same. My nipples stretched and so did the scars. This resulted in big, scarred nipples and more stitches popping to the surface. So two days ago I had another revision where he took away my scar tissue, re-sized my nipples smaller again and used a purse stitch to stop stretching. This better be the last op. I'd no longer recommend my surgeon.
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August 18, 2017
What do you suppose he should have done differently to prevent this outcome & the multiple surgeries?
August 18, 2017
So the first time I didn't feel like we discussed nipple size enough, if at all. I showed him what pictures I liked, but I wish we'd talked cm's. I do understand that this can be a hard surgery, being that it's a lift and quite big implants, so he did mention that a revision can be needed. However, I feel that with the second revision, he should have used the purse string stitch instead of individual dissolvable stitches like he did being that the nipples had already stretched once before. He even made a comment about the second op's choice being a lazy choice. That's not what you want to hear. So this time, I literally brought in an example of the sized nipples I want. (20c piece) I talked to him for much longer about my expectations - right up until the minute I walked into theatre. I actually feel that my nipples will still be too low, but as long as things are even, I will be happy enough.
As for the size difference - did I mention that before? My right breast was bigger than the left, so during the first revision we agreed that he'd take some tissue or skin out to even it up. I wouldn't even wear horizontal stripes because it was so noticeable. He was supposed to even them up but after the op, we discovered he hadn't. His reason was that he thought that it wasn't noticeable whilst I was in the chair. I wasn't happy as even after healing from that op, the size difference was prominent. So this time, he did remove skin. It's hard to tell how even they are as i'm swollen there, but it's surely got to be ok now.
My surgeon is lovely. I'm sure he does great work. But i'm just wondering whether it's time for him to let go of the more complex work? The way his hands shook when he pulled a stitch out of me a few months ago will not leave my mind.
As for the size difference - did I mention that before? My right breast was bigger than the left, so during the first revision we agreed that he'd take some tissue or skin out to even it up. I wouldn't even wear horizontal stripes because it was so noticeable. He was supposed to even them up but after the op, we discovered he hadn't. His reason was that he thought that it wasn't noticeable whilst I was in the chair. I wasn't happy as even after healing from that op, the size difference was prominent. So this time, he did remove skin. It's hard to tell how even they are as i'm swollen there, but it's surely got to be ok now.
My surgeon is lovely. I'm sure he does great work. But i'm just wondering whether it's time for him to let go of the more complex work? The way his hands shook when he pulled a stitch out of me a few months ago will not leave my mind.
That being said - Dr. Higgs closing is a blessing in disguise sweetie.... You do not need to be going back to him for a third surgery. I regret going back to Dr. Diaco a third time every day. I should have gone elsewhere. I now have an issue with my cleavage which is just heart-breaking for me. I'm finally coming to terms with it all but it's been almost 3 years and 3 surgeries and it's been so draining. Trust me when I say you ARE better off going somewhere else for a revision.
Take your time researching surgeons that specialize is revisions and be sure to look at LOTS AND LOTS of photos of the revisions they've performed. And research them here on RealSelf too. Be sure to find women who have used him and posted their entire journeys (not just one 5 star review with no photos). I really do wish you the best. Please be sure to keep us all posted. xo!