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Breast Implant Removal with Fat Transfer - Boston, MA

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I have had problems with my implants for years...

deb613
$9,000

I have had problems with my implants for years with at least four operations on one side and three on the other. I had gone to 5 other plastic surgeons before getting a referral from another great plastic surgeon who wouldn't even think of touching me. He told me Dr. D. was doing new procedures with fat grafting and I might be a candidate for it. I called and scheduled an appt. I'm from CT so it was a drive but well worth it.

The office is beautiful, the staff so helpful and I love the doctor. I brought in my medical history for Dr. D but he took one look at me and knew all of it. From that point I knew he was the doctor for me. He had no reservations from the start and I felt so confident. I'm doing the work required before surgery. Its a little trying at times, but I know it will be worth it in the long run and Dr. D. will do a beautiful job.

Plus for now I get to eat chocolate cake, pasta and chocolate. All the things I've stayed away from for ever. I need to gain the fat for the procedure. That outweighs the pre-surgery prep.

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Daniel Del Vecchio, MD

Daniel Del Vecchio, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (2)

September 3, 2012

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your journey with us. You're surgery is really soon, are you all prepared (apart from still gaining weight)? Please do keep us updated on your progress.

September 5, 2012
No not yet. Went for my weekly breast check up yesterday and I need to keep increasing. Thank you for asking. Much appreciated.
UPDATED FROM deb613
14 days pre

Now reading my post there is much I should have...

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Now reading my post there is much I should have included such as it was 20 years when I first had my implants, I stayed with the same doctor and after the first ten years, I noticed a hardending and went back to the same doctor. Yes it was time for new implants, from then on it was a nightmare and to think he was a board certified surgeon and well concognized in the community. I wish he still practiced because I would write information that would steer people away from him. Unfortunately or maybe for lots of other contemplating surgery, it is fortunate he is no longer practicing. Please realize that when you have implants, the consequences involved. They only last for a total of ten years, they will need to be replaced. Think of the placement of the implants as there are so many options out there. The chance of infection(s) is there. I spent a total of three days in the hospital because of infection and a stitch that was left inside. They do harden, no matter what you may think or think it won't happen to you, it can and the instances that it will are great. So it was a total of 20 years for me and I will post pictures of my now (post-op) pictures, but they are still difficult to look at. I hope the after will be well worth it. I will keep you updated.

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September 12, 2012
hi deb, don't know when you are having your surgery, but i wish lots of luck and great
results to you. if you tell me the time/day and name of place/city where you're having it, i will send you some distant (reiki) healing during that time. take care and god bless!
September 19, 2012
The day is tomorrow!! I guess surgery will start at 9:00. Thank you much for your well wishes!
September 17, 2012
Hi there, you commented on my fat transfer review. I wish you the best of luck, will be thinking of you this Thursday and wishing/praying for a fast recovery and successful surgery.
September 17, 2012
Also, I'm originally from CT too--from Ridgefield. Again good luck I'm looking forward to seeing your results!
September 19, 2012
Thank you so much! I"m a bit nervous. Today is my last office visit before tomorrow, so we'll be measuring to see how much volume I have accumulated and then off for pre-op. Staying in Boston tonight. The 2 hour drive was just not worth it. Again thank you!
May 2, 2018
I’m so sorry you had such a terrible experience with your breast implants. I had implants put in when I was 25 and they lasted for 37 years. In fact they would still be intact today but I had them removed after gaining a lot of weight and having children. they just made me look fatter and I had a mommy makeover with a tummy tuck. it’s not true that they need to be replaced after 10 years or at all. And there isn’t reason to say you’ll get capsular contracture (hardening). Some people do but certainly not in the numbers that your review suggests. my ex-husband was a plastic surgeon so I’ve had the opportunity to see and learn a lot about breast implants. in his practice we saw a handful of patients with capsular contracture but statistically, not many. And I do not know of a single patient (out of hundreds) who experienced illness from the implants. I know it’s still a very popular procedure, so I think it’s important to set the record straight. Again, I don’t doubt you experienced difficulty, I just not think it’s a common problem with most implant patients.
UPDATED FROM deb613
1 day pre

Well today is one day pre-surgery. I'll be going...

deb613
Well today is one day pre-surgery. I'll be going for post op and to my doctor's office for digital stereo imaging with the camera to see the expansion. We'll have to see if I've made my volume goals. Last week I had one over and one under. We were all pleased. I was told this week would be more difficult in growth. Its been a [RS bleep] of a week trying to expand these breasts of mine but its amazing that it is working. The crease is going away. I'll try to update you on Friday if I'm not too over the top from the pain meds. I'll be so happy not to have to wear these huge monstrosities anymore. Thank you all for your well wishes!!

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September 19, 2012
good luck, hope it went well!
September 19, 2012
good luck and best wishes. will be praying for you.
September 20, 2012
I have been through and experienced the same thing you have for the last 25 years. I've had five revisions and now searching for a doctor in my area that can remove and do the fat transfer at the same time. Most doctors that I have been to, said to remove the implants and let my body heal and then a year later, maybe a lift or fat transfer. I dont think I can handle two more surgeries at this stage of my life. I think implants should banded from the market because of all the complications, not to mention the thousands of dollars it cost to redo. My implants were beautiful for about a years and then it was one surgery after another. I will be praying that your surgery will be a sucess and hope that you recovery will be quick. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
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September 21, 2012
So yesterday was the day...praying for you, I hope it went smoothly. Let us know how you feel. Best wishes.
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September 26, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about the difficulties you and others have experienced over the years with your implants. I have had mine for 17 years without any problems whatsoever. My are still soft and look so natural most people do not think they are not implants at all. Breaks my heart to hear others go through such difficulties. Sending prayers and blessings ur way!!