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Worried About my Outcome
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Worried About my Outcome
Polite234256July 6, 2020
Not sure if I made the right choice anymore. The staff are all really nice & helpful but, they are not the ones doing the surgery. I believed Barb when she said I was in good hands & that Dr. Gray knows what he’s doing. I waited a very long time to get this surgery done! I did have one breast a little larger than the other but, now it is very noticeable after the implants and my nipple placement is very low & pointing downwards. Implants do not change the nipple/Areola placement, so what happened? When I went to my post op appointment he didn’t ask
me how I was feeling, how the pain was, if I stopped taking the pain pills, none of those questions you would think your Dr. would ask you after surgery. When I asked if my nipples would move up after the implants drop over the next few months and I figured with the massaging, that would help, instead of giving me some hope that they would he basically said no. I was so disappointed, I left in tears. I had to sit in my car with it running for 40 minutes because they were behind and didn’t have a room ready & once they did I was put in a conference room not even in an exam room. Then he pretty much tried to say it was my fault because of the implant size I chose which was only a 225cc. He told me either the 215cc or the 225cc would work for me. I chose the 225cc round, silicone high profile. My breast look like torpedos right now. I still have a long way to go but, I’m stressed out every day thinking I might have to get this corrected. I can’t afford that, and to have to go through this pain again 6 months down the road. Not happy at all!
me how I was feeling, how the pain was, if I stopped taking the pain pills, none of those questions you would think your Dr. would ask you after surgery. When I asked if my nipples would move up after the implants drop over the next few months and I figured with the massaging, that would help, instead of giving me some hope that they would he basically said no. I was so disappointed, I left in tears. I had to sit in my car with it running for 40 minutes because they were behind and didn’t have a room ready & once they did I was put in a conference room not even in an exam room. Then he pretty much tried to say it was my fault because of the implant size I chose which was only a 225cc. He told me either the 215cc or the 225cc would work for me. I chose the 225cc round, silicone high profile. My breast look like torpedos right now. I still have a long way to go but, I’m stressed out every day thinking I might have to get this corrected. I can’t afford that, and to have to go through this pain again 6 months down the road. Not happy at all!
UPDATED FROM Polite234256
16 days post
Before picture
Polite234256July 9, 2020
This is my before picture. Breasts were not that way & nipples were centered. I did get a second opinion yesterday. I did a virtual consult & the Dr. said they will drop but, not another 4 inches. He thinks they are high, but it’s definitely not because my implant size is too big. He said give it 3 months if they don’t correct by then I will need a revision :(
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July 9, 2020
I just want to tell you I would not jump into a revision that early. Give it a full 6 months. Mine changed the most the 4th and 5th month. I was shocked.
July 9, 2020
I would be concerned too, but I agree with Mmartinrn. Wait at LEAST 6mo. For many reasons...
You have support here!! Many of us (myself included) have gone through some horrible times. I cried for 3 mo straight after my first (botched) surgery (lift/implants), got a revision on one side from same Dr who made it worse and am on my 3rd attempt now ( both sides total revision different Dr) and still have mixed emotions!!
Hang in there :-)
You have support here!! Many of us (myself included) have gone through some horrible times. I cried for 3 mo straight after my first (botched) surgery (lift/implants), got a revision on one side from same Dr who made it worse and am on my 3rd attempt now ( both sides total revision different Dr) and still have mixed emotions!!
Hang in there :-)
UPDATED FROM Polite234256
3 months post
3 months update
Polite234256September 25, 2020
It was officially 3 months yesterday since my surgery & sadly I’m still not happy :(
I had to cancel my appointment this week, but I still need to reschedule. There has been changes, but not enough to convince me that in a few more months that I’m going to love them. My left breast is still a lot smaller. My nipples came up a little, but they are still low. Now on my right one, it’s facing more to the right as well. I’m still massaging them, and I don’t feel like they are dropping anymore. I’ve been sleeping on my back mostly & occasionally roll on my sides. I’m not a stomach sleeper. I still have a very sharp pain right in middle of my chest & depending on what I am doing it feels like I am tearing muscle in my chest. It can really hurt some times. I am still not lifting heavy weights & I used do when I worked out. I actually went to get second opinions from other Doctors that offered free consults. Even though it’s too soon to get a revision done I have a good feeling I’ll be getting one in Dec. I want to get it over with this year! Both Doctors said they are too far apart, I should have gone with a moderate profile instead and a wider implant. My right one placed too far over. Also, he should have put a different size in my left one to make them even. Both Dr’s gave me ridiculous prices for revision surgery that I will no way be able to afford. So when I go back to my Dr. I really hope he will work something out with me. Here’s the thing though, should I trust him? I’m scared! I thought I was going to the right Doctor & based off of what the other Doctors were telling me I was misled on so many things. Just look at my scars! I’ve seen so many pictures where after one month their scars looked better than mine! I have bought 2 tubes of Mederma already, neosporin for scars, and silicone scar tape. I have been using them all along with vitamin e lotion & coco butter lotion. I feel like the right scar is starting to form a keloid scar. Anyway, I have only bought two bras and haven’t enjoyed having these yet. The only good thing is no one can tell their defective in a bra of bathing suit lol. Sorry wish I could say something positive, but this has taken such an emotional toll on me. I hate looking at them :(
I look at all these other girls that got great results & I just wish that couldn’t just have happened for me?!!!
I had to cancel my appointment this week, but I still need to reschedule. There has been changes, but not enough to convince me that in a few more months that I’m going to love them. My left breast is still a lot smaller. My nipples came up a little, but they are still low. Now on my right one, it’s facing more to the right as well. I’m still massaging them, and I don’t feel like they are dropping anymore. I’ve been sleeping on my back mostly & occasionally roll on my sides. I’m not a stomach sleeper. I still have a very sharp pain right in middle of my chest & depending on what I am doing it feels like I am tearing muscle in my chest. It can really hurt some times. I am still not lifting heavy weights & I used do when I worked out. I actually went to get second opinions from other Doctors that offered free consults. Even though it’s too soon to get a revision done I have a good feeling I’ll be getting one in Dec. I want to get it over with this year! Both Doctors said they are too far apart, I should have gone with a moderate profile instead and a wider implant. My right one placed too far over. Also, he should have put a different size in my left one to make them even. Both Dr’s gave me ridiculous prices for revision surgery that I will no way be able to afford. So when I go back to my Dr. I really hope he will work something out with me. Here’s the thing though, should I trust him? I’m scared! I thought I was going to the right Doctor & based off of what the other Doctors were telling me I was misled on so many things. Just look at my scars! I’ve seen so many pictures where after one month their scars looked better than mine! I have bought 2 tubes of Mederma already, neosporin for scars, and silicone scar tape. I have been using them all along with vitamin e lotion & coco butter lotion. I feel like the right scar is starting to form a keloid scar. Anyway, I have only bought two bras and haven’t enjoyed having these yet. The only good thing is no one can tell their defective in a bra of bathing suit lol. Sorry wish I could say something positive, but this has taken such an emotional toll on me. I hate looking at them :(
I look at all these other girls that got great results & I just wish that couldn’t just have happened for me?!!!
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September 25, 2020
I regret going back to my original surgeon (who botched me) for a revision. He made it worse and then REALLY turned in to an *$$hole when I asked for my medical records because I was seeking other consultations. Everyone including surgeons on here say give your Dr a chance to make you happy and fix them, so I went against my own better judgement and did that. I also see more times than not, others in the same boat on here.
Yes, my 3rd revision by another Dr was ridiculously expensive....
Only you can decide, but I'd rather save for another Dr then go back to the one who screwed me up in the first place. In my case, he basically told me I looked great, so he either wanted to get rid of me or did not have the same vision everyone else had. Or both. Either way. No thanks and good bye! I totally understand how you feel looking at all of the beautiful results and wondering the same. hugs
Yes, my 3rd revision by another Dr was ridiculously expensive....
Only you can decide, but I'd rather save for another Dr then go back to the one who screwed me up in the first place. In my case, he basically told me I looked great, so he either wanted to get rid of me or did not have the same vision everyone else had. Or both. Either way. No thanks and good bye! I totally understand how you feel looking at all of the beautiful results and wondering the same. hugs
September 25, 2020
Girl, I am having VERY similar issues and just hit 3 months earlier this week. My Dr won't even consider a revision until 6 months. I was happier at 2 months (I commented then too) when they were swollen and both sitting high and closer together. My left hasn't dropped enough and I can see a ridge - fearing CC on that side and I've never stopped with massages either. Right side has shifted towards my armpit now and I'm super bummed. Don't even know if it's worth going back to same Dr either. I haven't been able to lift heavy and I can't even do a pushup anymore. Hoping yours turn into something closer to what you wanted soon.
September 26, 2020
Hi, I was going to say, I thought you were happy with them? I’m sorry, I guess I can say I know how you feel :(
It sucks because I waited so long for this & now I have to wait even longer to see what happens. I won’t be able to do a revision till December at the earliest. I would have to wait 6 months as well. I would change to a moderate profile, a wider implant, and get a larger one in the left breast. So they would be two different sizes implants, but they would eventually even out. My left boob was a lot smaller than my right so he should have done that to begin with! I hate the shape of them so I doubt they will be what I hoped for. I can’t afford to pay $8K- $9k for revision to a different Doctor so I’m going to have to see what my Dr will work out for me. He probably will charge me something, but I most definitely won’t be paying him a lot! I am definitely worried though. You don’t have any pictures posted do you? How are your scars?
It sucks because I waited so long for this & now I have to wait even longer to see what happens. I won’t be able to do a revision till December at the earliest. I would have to wait 6 months as well. I would change to a moderate profile, a wider implant, and get a larger one in the left breast. So they would be two different sizes implants, but they would eventually even out. My left boob was a lot smaller than my right so he should have done that to begin with! I hate the shape of them so I doubt they will be what I hoped for. I can’t afford to pay $8K- $9k for revision to a different Doctor so I’m going to have to see what my Dr will work out for me. He probably will charge me something, but I most definitely won’t be paying him a lot! I am definitely worried though. You don’t have any pictures posted do you? How are your scars?
September 30, 2020
uhg girl! i'm so sorry! so unfair to not have the results you wanted in the hands of a surgeon you trusted :(
September 30, 2020
Hi, I'm sorry. I know how you feel, I'm approaching my 3 month mark and we have the same issue, implants were misplaced, asymmetry problems, and scar problems plus the financial and emotional issue that we're dealing now. We just wanna be happy with all the money we spent for this, I just hate the way I feel now, not only aesthetically but the physical pain as well. :( I don't trust my surgeon too, I'm willing to travel in Florida to see Dr. Revis if my surgeon will jut tell me on my 6 mos post op that I look good and he can't do anything abou it anymore.
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& I just want to cry. I was an A cup probably a double A even and I went to an implant size to give me a small C.