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Breast Implants WAY Too Big!! Either Going for Removal or Revision.
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I had a breast augmentation about 1 1/2 years ago....
toobig123May 5, 2014
$2,000
I had a breast augmentation about 1 1/2 years ago. Since I had to augmentation I regretted it. I started at a 34B and went to a 34DD. My plastic surgeon and I discussed size, but I guess he had a different vision than me. I wanted to go up no more than 1 cup size, I went up 3!! I hate my boobs, I am embarrassed by them. I got pregnant right after my surgery and they blew up like balloons. I had so much trouble nursing and they were so ridiculously big that I didn't want to nurse. I am about 5'5 and 130lb and while nursing I was a 38H!! I have lost all my baby weight and I was hoping my breast would shrink. I had a appointment with my surgeon and he said I had no breast tissue left and I was all skin and implant :( (So much for trying to exercise my boobs away). I have a capsular contracture which needs revision and I am meeting with a different surgeon tomorrow is discus removal of my implants all together or maybe having small ones implanted. I did not enjoy having small breast, but I at least didn't hate them so much.
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Met with plastic surgeon
toobig123May 7, 2014
I met with my plastic surgeon yesterday. We discussed removal and replacement of implants. Im leaning towards smaller implants. Currently I have 265CC implants and he suggested 180CC, textured implants. Right now I have smooth implants and since I don't have a lot of skin on my chest you can see my implants through my skin, the textured ones you won't be able to see. I believe I will be happy with 180CC, they should only fill me out and bring me up only a little more than my original cup size. I feel good about this Dr, I think he sees what I wanted originally with my augmentation.
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UPDATED FROM toobig123
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toobig123May 7, 2014
I tried to put pics in my original post but for some reason they didnt upload!
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May 7, 2014
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! If you do decide to put in a smaller implant and would like your review moved into the "Breast Implant Revision" community, please message me. Rooting for you!
May 7, 2014
May I ask with whom in OC did you get that low of a price quote??
May 7, 2014
Sorry the site made me put in a price and I was unsure about removal I just put a number and now they wont let me update the price :(. But the quote is $6000 for revision and $4500 for removal
May 8, 2014
noooo problem, I thought 2k was too low that is why I asked. I too am in the process of deciding.
May 9, 2014
Another thing to consider is whether you want to continue having surgeries in the future. Also, I've read that textured implants are more difficult to remove when the time comes. I personally think your before BA picture looks like a great size. Good luck whatever you decide.
June 5, 2014
Thanks, I have decided on a removal. I am going to speak with my original surgeon today.
May 11, 2014
Are you planning on having another child? I think women who are planning to have children should not have implants. Mostly because implants usually make breast feeding more challenging and there is that risk of the implant moving. I read that textured implants are more difficult to remove because they get stuck to the chest wall. It is your choice but if you are fine with future surgeries then get the smaller ones. Most women who have capsular contracture got them again with the new implant because that is how your body protects itself. Maybe you should research that further and decide if it is worth the money and time under the knife.
June 5, 2014
Yes I plan on having more children. The only reason I was considering having smaller implants put in was because my surgeon removed some of my breast tissue during the original surgery and I was afraid that they would be too small. But I am ready to just have them removed, I don't care how small they will be! I want to be able to nurse my children and the implants made it so painful.
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