POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision Reviews
29 Years Old, No Kids - Much Needed Breast Revision - Bal Harbour, FL
UPDATED FROM New York3520
3 months post
Heard back from Dr. Krau!
WORTH IT$8,000
So Dr. Krau reviewed my photos and concerns and said that he can definitely close up the pocket, but wants me to wait a year. He will only be charging me for OR and anesthesiologist fee. If I need more GalaFLEX it will be additional as well but they won't be charging me a surgeons fee. That is extremely fair in my opinion.
He did the same operation on both breasts, I don't know why my left breast never heals as well as my right breast. I took care of them both breasts the same too. Even for my primary surgery my left breast was the one with more complications.
So I will hope for a miracle and that the implant pocket will seal up on it's own. If not I am very happy I am working with an ethical surgeon that won't just abandon me when I have a complication. Will keep this page updated as I progress in my healing. :)
He did the same operation on both breasts, I don't know why my left breast never heals as well as my right breast. I took care of them both breasts the same too. Even for my primary surgery my left breast was the one with more complications.
So I will hope for a miracle and that the implant pocket will seal up on it's own. If not I am very happy I am working with an ethical surgeon that won't just abandon me when I have a complication. Will keep this page updated as I progress in my healing. :)
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UPDATED FROM New York3520
3 months post
3 Month Post Op - Update
Hi everyone!
Wow I can't believe it's been 3 months since I had my revision. So far things are healing but I am having some complications during the healing process. When Dr. Krau did my revision, he had to open my implant pockets up high so my implants had somewhere to go since they were both so bottomed out. Since it's an all or nothing maneuver as Dr. Krau described it, he had to open it all the way up. I woke up with a compression strap on from my surgery not so they can push the implants down, but it's to keep the upper poles compressed so they can heal and seal up properly.
My right side sealed up just fine after a month, had no issues with it what so ever. Lefty on the other hand - upper pole never sealed up properly. When I reached out to Dr. Krau about 3 weeks post op - I was told absolutely no laying down without my strap and to wear it as close to 24/7 as possible so the capsule can seal up. I even bought a surgical bra with a built in compression strap so I can be strapped in at all time, and sleeping with it on for the last 2 months + and still no improvement so far.
Now I notice my midline looks off center... Reached out to Dr. Krau's office to see what he says.
My goodness... I'm so done with Lefty. It had the same operations as Righty yet it never heals as well.
Wow I can't believe it's been 3 months since I had my revision. So far things are healing but I am having some complications during the healing process. When Dr. Krau did my revision, he had to open my implant pockets up high so my implants had somewhere to go since they were both so bottomed out. Since it's an all or nothing maneuver as Dr. Krau described it, he had to open it all the way up. I woke up with a compression strap on from my surgery not so they can push the implants down, but it's to keep the upper poles compressed so they can heal and seal up properly.
My right side sealed up just fine after a month, had no issues with it what so ever. Lefty on the other hand - upper pole never sealed up properly. When I reached out to Dr. Krau about 3 weeks post op - I was told absolutely no laying down without my strap and to wear it as close to 24/7 as possible so the capsule can seal up. I even bought a surgical bra with a built in compression strap so I can be strapped in at all time, and sleeping with it on for the last 2 months + and still no improvement so far.
Now I notice my midline looks off center... Reached out to Dr. Krau's office to see what he says.
My goodness... I'm so done with Lefty. It had the same operations as Righty yet it never heals as well.
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M
December 27, 2016
My gosh though they look great compared to before! And if my revision turns out as nice as yours, I will be thrilled!!!!! Mine is in 3 weeks and I have a tremendous amount of anxiety. I'm trying not to get worked up about it. I really feel that just excising the loose skin alone will make a huge difference. Yours look really, really good though! I hope you are pleased with the outcome. Will be interesting to see what he says about your left. Please keep us posted! But honestly, they look great and I wouldn't have noticed anything if you hadn't pointed it out. We are our own worst critics though .... Looking good kiddo!!! Happy New Year!!
NY
December 27, 2016
Sending positive vibes your way!!! I hope your revision turns out great :) Yes I am still extremely pleased with how they turned out, and Dr. Krau got back to me too.
He will close up the pocket if I want to in a year. Since I don't seem to develop scar tissue well I may need more GalaFLEX to secure it. Given how well it worked for my bottoming out and lateral displacement with double bubble before - definitely want to use it again.
He will only charge me for the OR, Anesthesia and more GalaFLEX if needed.
Given the mess that I brought to him, what he managed to do with them and he is willing to do whatever is needed in addition to make sure they are perfectly placed - what a great doctor.
He will close up the pocket if I want to in a year. Since I don't seem to develop scar tissue well I may need more GalaFLEX to secure it. Given how well it worked for my bottoming out and lateral displacement with double bubble before - definitely want to use it again.
He will only charge me for the OR, Anesthesia and more GalaFLEX if needed.
Given the mess that I brought to him, what he managed to do with them and he is willing to do whatever is needed in addition to make sure they are perfectly placed - what a great doctor.
M
December 27, 2016
That is awesome! Super happy for you!! He is good, no doubt about that! I did actually consider him for my revision. $8,000 as well. I went with my current PS though - not only because it's about $3,000 less sticking with him, but he's local and I really feel he can get them where I want them to be. I'll take all the positive vibes you can pass my way! I absolutely hate having to go under again... I'm a control freak and as you know, you're totally not in control when you come off the anesthesia. I hate the feeling... the nausea and not remembering anything and not being in control of your emotions, etc. It took a while for mine to wear off...
Will continue to follow your progress so do keep us updated!! xoxo!!
Will continue to follow your progress so do keep us updated!! xoxo!!
NY
December 27, 2016
That's great! I'm a big believer in gut feeling as well :) Plus not having to travel is ideal!
I know what you mean about anesthesia, lol I thought I was in the Twilight Zone.
I wish you all the best! Please keep us updated on your journey too, I'm rooting for you! :)
I know what you mean about anesthesia, lol I thought I was in the Twilight Zone.
I wish you all the best! Please keep us updated on your journey too, I'm rooting for you! :)
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