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It's a Thin Line Between Real and Fake - Beverly Hills, CA

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$8,100
375 cc silicone in 32d Victoria secret bra. No pads.

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David E. Kim, MD

David E. Kim, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I guess all the swelling is gone now just have to get through this month and the next few months. I hope I do not develop a capsule again. I heard that it takes 2-3 months to develop a capsule. I read that somewhere. Don't know if it's true. The last one took maybe about a year but I always felt a little tension with that boob.
My right boob now is kind of weird. I mean they are both even but I noticed that the implant does not move as free as the left which previously had the capsule.
The right nipple is also flatter at the bottom but Dr. Kim says that it should start filling in once I start to heal and the implant drops a little more. That's the part I don't get. How much more will it drop since the pocket was already created? I'll ask him this on my second visit which is coming up next wk on the 8th.
I believe I am still the same size, just managed to gain some cleavage. I compared the previous photos and see that there's not much of space in between now,,,, which I like. I don't mind being the same size. I used to buy 32c bras and fit them perfect. I also had 32D bras too because they were also very comfy. Well I still fit the 32D bras but the C bras are a little snug. I've bought some thin wireless bras that do the same thing that the sports bra did which was support and hold my breast in place and have been wearing them to work when I don't want the appearance of a sports bra.
Even though my boobs aren't too big and definitely unoticable at work, I can see eyes on my boobs from time to time. My nipples are definitely more sensitive ,,, strangely like that. But because they are sensitive, you can see my nipples a little under my clothes. That's probably why I see eyes there,, and it makes me even more nervous.
No pain really, and I don't lift anything heavy. Still try not to use my arms too much too. Altogether, doing great just a little paranoid. I've been taking vitamin e and some scar meds.
Btw, I really like DR. Kim and his staff.

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September 14, 2015
hii, how is everything healing?
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Capsulectomy ... If I spelled it right.

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Tuesday (6-16-15 ) had my capsule removed. I was a little stressed because I heard from a couple girls that I would have to wear a drain for 5 days but it turned out that I didn't. That's probably why the doc didn't mention it to me. Turns out my capsule wasn't that bad because it wasn't too stiff. Grateful it was done.
Went in 6am pretty nervous but once you're in, you fall asleep and wake up in bandages. Hun drove me home and I was asleep on and off and weirdly enough, I didn't need to take my pain meds. I was in bed the rest of the day and sleeping but kept on waking up because I kept losing oxygen. I stopped breathing a few times and that's what kept me waking up. I remember this from last time because the nurses kept waking me up because they said I wasn't breathing. Not sure why. Maybe the anesthesia. Not a big deal. The next day my hub drove me to doc's office and they removed my bandages. Weird. I didn't really look swollen and my boobs were right where they were last time. Oh, did I mention I replaced my 339 for 375. Not a huge change,, look quite the same really but atleast I have a new pair.
Today would be my 4th day post surgery and I'm completely able to drive and move around. But I'm not raising my arms above my head and lifting anything.
My left boob which is the boob that had the capsule removed feels a lot free-er than my right and both boobs are soft and squishy.
Before when I would bend forward, I could see a little rippling and also feel the ripples because of how skinner I am. But now, I don't see the rippling and neither do I feel them. And the weirder thing is, they feel better than how they did before.
Only thing is, I can't stop looking at them and now I noticed that the left one,,, which is the one with the capsule removed maybe a tad lower than my right. ,, but also I can hear fluid when I massage in a circular motion.
I emailed the Doc but he said it's all normal. I am still overly paranoid because I'm scared of getting a capsule again.
He actually recommended for me to get the textured silicone implants with some type of pig skin or animal skin on top so I won't feel rippling but I didn't want to spend the money.
They said it was more costly but it has a lower risk of capsular contraction.
And it's a little more firmer.
I got the smooth round silicone moderate plus.

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June 21, 2015
They look amazing! Very natural!
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June 21, 2015
Thank you. They feel amazing and better than before if that makes any sense
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June 21, 2015
Glad you got your situation fixed! They look so good now!
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June 21, 2015
Thank you. How stressful it is because originally I got them to boost my self esteem. Much appreciated. :)
June 21, 2015
Hi I have just been reading your posts. I have had 2 consults with different doctors and I am the same height and weight as you, the first doc said very easy textured silicon tear drop about 330 350cc the next doc said furry brazilians under muscle but as my body fat is very low he said rippling would be an issue. So he suggested the pig skin envelope for more coverage. I am at a bit of a crossroads. Was costs the only factor in your decision
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June 21, 2015
It's so strange because my first implant was the smooth round and I was able to see the rippling. It was under the muscle. Didn't bother me too much because it was only when I bent forward naked. But now that I have a slightly bigger implant, I don't feel the rippling nor do I see them. I would probably go with the pig skin and get it done right the first time.
Because now in total I spent $13k which is crazy.
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June 23, 2015
They look great!!!! How much did you pay for your revision??? So glad this is over for you!!
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June 26, 2015
I paid $2500 for the capsule removal, and $2500 for new Implants because I went from 339 to 375.
It's not really over till I heal really.
I'm kind of freaked out it'll happen again.
June 28, 2015
Any update? How do they feel?