POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision Reviews
Replacement Implants After 13 Years, 2 Children and Bottoming out - Birmingham, GB
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5 months post
4 month check up
dailydoseMarch 6, 2017
WORTH IT$7,109
Had my 4 month check up last week. All looking good. Implant edges are still quite firm but I knew to expect this, it should settle as the polyurethane coating breaks down and the scar tissue softens.
I have looked on here for other reviews by women that have had Polytech implants placed over the muscle, but I've not found any. I know they are used quite extensively in Australia but they tend to be anatomical and placed under the muscle.
If anyone has any experience on how these settle (I know it can take more than a year) I'd love to hear from you.
Don't think my review is getting many views but I'll keep it on here in case in helps anyone, plus it's useful for me to see how things are progressing!
I have looked on here for other reviews by women that have had Polytech implants placed over the muscle, but I've not found any. I know they are used quite extensively in Australia but they tend to be anatomical and placed under the muscle.
If anyone has any experience on how these settle (I know it can take more than a year) I'd love to hear from you.
Don't think my review is getting many views but I'll keep it on here in case in helps anyone, plus it's useful for me to see how things are progressing!
dailydose's provider
Response from Dr. Staiano:
Thank you for your kind review. I am confident that you will have a great result too. Jonathan
UPDATED FROM dailydose
1 month post
1 month update!
dailydoseNovember 20, 2016
It's been 1 month since I had my implants replaced and I have no regrets!
I still have hypersensitive nipples, the right one particularly - you'll notice in the photos it looks smaller - it's just felt the cold more than the other!!
The stretch marks are from my last BA, the lighting isn't very flattering!
I've also developed a rash on one boob over the last few days. Not sure if this is the polyurethane rash or irritation from where the front closure on my bra rubs.
I can still feel the edges of the implant around the upper pole and it still feels sensitive, but I think this is improving. When I felt the hard edges of the implant at my consultation I was aware it could be an issue but I'm confident that as the polyurethane breaks down it'll soften.
Projection is great, I love the fullness at the top. The last year or so of my last implants I was wearing a bra that had upper breast padding, which seems crazy when you have implants!
I've started exercising again but I'm taking it easy. I've not done any circuit training yet as a lot of it is high impact and upper body. I'm a bit worried about messing up the internal stitching. When I wake up in the morning I'm finding the outside of my boobs achy, I'm guessing this is the lateral stitching for the pocket revision. Am i putting too much pressure on my boobs when I'm sleeping on my side?
I'll be seeing my surgeon again in 12 days so I'll ask him if I need to be cautious.
I'm still wearing my post op bra. I have to wear it for 5 weeks in total so just a few days left. It's so comfortable and because it's compression it holds my hypersensitive nipples in place so I might just wear it until that settles down.
I've not been properly measured yet but I think all my swelling has gone down. I did my own measuring today and got 29" underbust and 35" over. Will have to look that up online. Surgeon said it would be unlikely that I'd go up a full cup size but it'll be nice to I'll the top part of a bra again!!
I still have hypersensitive nipples, the right one particularly - you'll notice in the photos it looks smaller - it's just felt the cold more than the other!!
The stretch marks are from my last BA, the lighting isn't very flattering!
I've also developed a rash on one boob over the last few days. Not sure if this is the polyurethane rash or irritation from where the front closure on my bra rubs.
I can still feel the edges of the implant around the upper pole and it still feels sensitive, but I think this is improving. When I felt the hard edges of the implant at my consultation I was aware it could be an issue but I'm confident that as the polyurethane breaks down it'll soften.
Projection is great, I love the fullness at the top. The last year or so of my last implants I was wearing a bra that had upper breast padding, which seems crazy when you have implants!
I've started exercising again but I'm taking it easy. I've not done any circuit training yet as a lot of it is high impact and upper body. I'm a bit worried about messing up the internal stitching. When I wake up in the morning I'm finding the outside of my boobs achy, I'm guessing this is the lateral stitching for the pocket revision. Am i putting too much pressure on my boobs when I'm sleeping on my side?
I'll be seeing my surgeon again in 12 days so I'll ask him if I need to be cautious.
I'm still wearing my post op bra. I have to wear it for 5 weeks in total so just a few days left. It's so comfortable and because it's compression it holds my hypersensitive nipples in place so I might just wear it until that settles down.
I've not been properly measured yet but I think all my swelling has gone down. I did my own measuring today and got 29" underbust and 35" over. Will have to look that up online. Surgeon said it would be unlikely that I'd go up a full cup size but it'll be nice to I'll the top part of a bra again!!
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UPDATED FROM dailydose
12 days post
Incisions
dailydoseNovember 1, 2016
Has my dressings removed on Friday. Expected to have some stitches removed but they must have been dissolvable as it was just a matter of removing waterproof dressing and some little strips. All healing well.
I mentioned my painful nipples and sensitive skin at the top of my boobs - it's the nerves healing and should resolve in a few weeks / months. Surgeon recommended messaging the area to stop the hypersensitivity.
Feeling pretty good apart from that. The internal bra sutures on the right side (to fix bottoming out) is the only thing I feel now. It's not painful but can get really uncomfortable.
Photos are incisions today (day 12 post op) - surgeon went in through old incision and excused the old scar. You can see the edge of the old scar when the new one is shorter. I'm sure this will blend in given time!
Have had full range of movement with my arms since a week out. Driving since then too. Just putting that out there for anyone considering the procedure. Back to work tomorrow. It's been nice to have a couple of weeks off, one week I think is definitely necessary.
Don't think I'll be seeing any change in boobs for a while. Polyurethane takes a good while to soften. Might not have anything to update on for a while!
If anyone has any questions about bottoming out, internal bra sutures, or polyurethane implants over - please message me!
I mentioned my painful nipples and sensitive skin at the top of my boobs - it's the nerves healing and should resolve in a few weeks / months. Surgeon recommended messaging the area to stop the hypersensitivity.
Feeling pretty good apart from that. The internal bra sutures on the right side (to fix bottoming out) is the only thing I feel now. It's not painful but can get really uncomfortable.
Photos are incisions today (day 12 post op) - surgeon went in through old incision and excused the old scar. You can see the edge of the old scar when the new one is shorter. I'm sure this will blend in given time!
Have had full range of movement with my arms since a week out. Driving since then too. Just putting that out there for anyone considering the procedure. Back to work tomorrow. It's been nice to have a couple of weeks off, one week I think is definitely necessary.
Don't think I'll be seeing any change in boobs for a while. Polyurethane takes a good while to soften. Might not have anything to update on for a while!
If anyone has any questions about bottoming out, internal bra sutures, or polyurethane implants over - please message me!
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November 2, 2016
Hi,
It's so good to find someone going through the same thing!
I had revision surgery on the 20th October so I am a couple of days ahead of you! I also had polyurethane implants called polytech. Were you aware of the conflicting opinions regarding the increased risk of cancer? My surgeon didn't discuss them with me, so I have been looking on line ( not much else to do when you are stuck indoors!) and am a little confused about them. Not many other women seem to have them. Are yours still hard?
I think that yours are looking better than mine! I seem to have one sitting higher than the other but that could be because of slight breast asymmetry. I've read that they don't fluff and drop.
It would be good to follow your journey, someone I can relate to.
Julia x
November 5, 2016
Hi Julia, my surgeon told me that the polyurethane implants are a little controversial and encouraged me to research them. I did quite a bit of online research and felt confident that they are safe and a very good option. I don't think a single person has actually developed cancer from these implants and the study they did on them (which found the polyurethane gave lab rats cancer) was done with such high concentrations that I feel it was unfair and biased.
In Australia they market these as a 'safer choice' in breast implants. I have a lot of confidence in my surgeon and feel that if he thinks they are safe (and he has access to more info than me) then they are safe. I don't think you need to worry about these implants.
Mine are polytech too are they are still hard. I know they will be for a good while, I was told they do take a year to settle and soften. We just have to be patient! x
November 2, 2016
They just look like they need to settle and you'll be good. Hope you have less pain by the end of this week. Feel better:)
November 5, 2016
Glad you're doing well!! I had the same hypersensitivity in the upper portion - wearing a seatbelt felt like sandpaper rubbing!!! That was the worst, and the edges of even the softest bras. It took about 5-6 was for it to fully settle down for me, but I'm sure everyone's different.
They look fantastic, esp your incisions!! And especially considering it's a revision!! Best of luck with your recovery hun =)
November 5, 2016
Yes!! That's exactly what it feels like!! I feel like internally everything is doing well, but my skin is so sensitive! Yesterday I had to change my blouse because it felt like it was too harsh against my skin! x
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