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Continued Improvements -- Part II - Athenix
UPDATED FROM AnasScott
1 year post
Belated update
$8,500
Hello all you wonderful ladies! After a quote of $9K for a revision, I've decided to have a wait and see attitude about when and where I get a revision. At that price, I could probably go elsewhere for the same amount. They recommended that I get alloderm (or similar material) to be sure not to bottom out again, wanted to reduce me by about 150-200ccs, switch me to silicone, and was looking at doing a aureola incision. Anyone that has read my posts knows that these are things that I didn't want, although a slight reduction would be okay. Since making this decision about 2 or 3 months ago, my breasts have since evened out and the animation is not as bad any more. Still there, but not as bad. The bottoming out is still there but not as bad since they are at least even. I will likely eventually fix this but for now I am actually feeling pretty good about them. It is partially because they stopped hurting for the most part. On occasion I still get some twinges here and their but it is almost always in the right breast as has been the case since the beginning. They are soft, pliable, move freely and feel pretty darned real. I hope you ladies are doing well and this message finds you happy, healthy and healed. What do you think of the revision cost?
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UPDATED FROM AnasScott
5 months post
Updated my review to not sure
I love the results of my inner and outer thigh liposuction so that was definitely worth it. I also am happier with the results after treating my back of thighs with Veleshape. I wanted to fix my asymmetry and wanted no scars on my breasts. With a revision looming, I am nervous to go under the knife again. I love the size I picked but am now wondering if the added weight of the saline is partly what is causing the bottoming out. I think I have severe flex deformity. I've finally got up the nerve to post pictures. Any recommendations? Anyone else have combination of flex deformity and bottoming out and gone through revision surgery? I wanted to be back at work by now but am obsessing about my current state and new outcome. I see them in April to review method of repair. I am heartbroken.
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Deflated C to DDD
February 25, 2014
Bless your heart! I feel so bad for you. I had revisional surgery and then a complete new surgery with new implants. MY left breast is fine, but my right has "puckering"..?? When I lift my arms you can see the difference on the right breast. The right also has some flex animation as well. Other than that , they look way better than they had. Just really wanted perfection, or semi-close! LOL...Good luck to you..keep us posted.
AnasScott
March 4, 2014
Thanks Deflated C to DDD. I looked at your review and didn't see the puckering. I know what you mean about wanting perfect breasts and we are probable more critical of finding our flaws. My hubby doesn't see anything wrong with the current state of my breasts, bless his heart! That said, I definitely want this revision and hope for it to fix the bottoming out and some of the animation issue. I am getting to a point where I am recognizing that to try to fully fix the animation issue may cause more harm than good.
Deflated C to DDD
March 5, 2014
I think you are on the right track. I hope for the best for you, and pray all goes well. :)
February 28, 2014
Aww sorry you bottomed out lovely, I hope your able to get what you want the next time you go in. On the plus side they still look great! Is there any discomfort when you've bottomed out? Your silhouette looks perfect though lovely :) -hugs- keep us posted
March 4, 2014
Thanks Anxious25, and what a great question! Yes, if I go without a good underwire bra at night, I will get twinges of discomfort primarily in my right breast but also sometimes in the left. I feel like it it continued movement south. I also notice that when I use my muscle to open a jar or pack the coffee down, I get even more twinges in the righty. I posted a question to the docs and they all seem to feel I went too big and may continue to have difficulties down the line post revision. I am proportionate to my hips now but may discuss with the docs at revision time possibly going a little smaller. In clothes you can tell they are different, so at least there is that. ;)
March 6, 2014
Thank you lovely for the feedback every little bit helps :P I think if you go a little smaller they will still look great on you. I'm kind of jelly, I wish I had some hips like yours haha -hugs- beautiful, no worries you'll get them fixed up and they will be just fine :) stay positive
March 7, 2014
Mine aren't perfect either but much better. I went smaller and had to have the lollipop incision. I've had two infections with the left one, but its finally better. I can sympathize with you. What will he have to do in the revision. Just stitch you up there?
April 15, 2014
I'm sorry for what your going through this . I do I hope your able to get them fixed soon . Hugs !!!
UPDATED FROM AnasScott
4 months post
Confirmed - bottomed out on both sides
In my appointment today my doctor has confirmed that I have bottomed out on both sides. They won't do revision surgery until I am 6 months out healing so I have an appointment scheduled for Early April to discuss my revision, options, cost, etc. I feel very proportionate but am wondering if this wouldn't have happened if I went with the lighter option of silicone implants. Have any of you any stories to share about you're revisions with similar size?
On an upbeat note, my pictures comparing my before thoughts to my after thighs were remarkably good. I can't wait to get pictures copies to share.
On an upbeat note, my pictures comparing my before thoughts to my after thighs were remarkably good. I can't wait to get pictures copies to share.
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January 31, 2014
Ok im a dork... what does bottomed out mean?
January 31, 2014
Hi luv2bmommy, you aren't a dork, just not informed yet ;). So, it is where the nipple begins to ride high on the chest and most of the fullness is at the bottom of your breasts. It looks like the are going to. Go in at the crease and shorten the pocket by placing reenforced sutures there and lifting my crease up by 1/2 inch or so. I've been reading alot about additional material that can be used to create an internal bra that I want to explore with them. It may cost more but I just don't know if the suturing will do the trick permanently as I do not want to have it fail again.
February 10, 2014
Curious to see your pictures on bottoming out....Also, my PS didn't charge for the first revision in clinic, but I got a really good discount on the third surgery.
February 25, 2014
I just posted pictures. If they do the revision they said that the fees are usually waved but I will need to pay anesthesia fee.
February 24, 2014
Sorry to hear about the bottoming out. Hoping you're not in any discomfort. I still think you look great. I believe Violet1234 got internal sutures or Strattice. It might be worth checking in with her during your research.
March 4, 2014
Thanks Beth! I'm in a better state than when I posted this and hope to stay positive until I can see my doctor about a revision. The good news is there are several great local doctors on this site that Have done many revisions so I will likely consult with them as well. It may come down to price since I've spent so much all ready and a revision with my current doctor would likely be cheaper.
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