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New Review - Implant Revision (Exchange 415 cc to 625 cc)
If you would like to read about my implant revision procedure to increase the implant size from 415 cc to 625 cc, you can find my new review here: https://www.realself.com/review/breast-implant-revision-natrelle-415cc-motiva-rsf-625-cc
Best wishes!
Best wishes!
Followed Through on Implant Size Increase
Hello!
I wrote at the beginning of my journey that in order to be as safe as possible, I would go after my desired size in steps. It has been about two years since the first surgery. I had my breast implant exchange procedure a few days ago. I went from Natrelle 415cc to Motiva RSF+ 625cc. For anyone who may be curious, I posted a new review regarding that process.
Take care!
I wrote at the beginning of my journey that in order to be as safe as possible, I would go after my desired size in steps. It has been about two years since the first surgery. I had my breast implant exchange procedure a few days ago. I went from Natrelle 415cc to Motiva RSF+ 625cc. For anyone who may be curious, I posted a new review regarding that process.
Take care!
Flipped Implant - Resolved
Time flies! Hope everyone is doing well.
Quick update, I experienced an event with my implants that scared me, so I wanted to share that in case it resonates with anyone else. Short version: implant flipped, got it handled, still doing great!
Longer version: June appointment came and went, no issues. October appointment came and went, also no issues! Yay. Then, about a week ago or so, I was changing my shirt and noticed my left breast looked really wonky. The implants, when they sit right, have this really nice curve under the boob that is like more like a C-shape or a 1/4th circle wedge shape. This is what I look for when I do routine checks. This time, my left breast appeared to be elevated off of my chest instead of curving into it. It was very similar to the shape and curve that a contact lens has when you hold it on the tip of your finger ready to place it in your eye. This left the surface of the breast very flat. (I included three photos that show the images I sent to my care team clearly showing something looked different, imbalanced, and off.) Luckily, I did not have any pain or any other kind of discomfort. I simply noticed it did not look right one day. Whatever had happened to cause it must have happened recently since I check them regularly.
Naturally, I got really nervous. Tears were pooling in my eyes. A lot of thoughts were running through my head about what it could be, and my biggest urge was to get online and just investigate. Instead, I realized it was before the end of day and I called Dr. Waldorf's office asking for an appointment. They asked me to share photos if I could of what was going on, which I did, and shortly after I got a call telling me that it seemed most likely from the photos alone that the implant had flipped. They scheduled me within days to go to the office to see if they could flip it back or if it is something else. I made it a point NOT to Google anything at all. I just stayed away from it all until the appointment, and took it easy, made sure to stay on my back, etc. My husband was extremely supportive through it all, telling me to calm down until we knew for sure what was going on. And then we would just go from there.
At the appointment, I thought I would meet with one of the nurses but instead Dr. Waldorf came to see me herself. That was amazing, and I am so happy and grateful she did! She was very calm and was already wondering if I was looking different from the few days before when it was really obvious. This means it is possible for the implant to both flip and return to its original position on its own (but this does NOT mean that you should not communicate and report any and all issues to your care team!). She rotated it back for me herself. It was a five-minute appointment, and the results were visible immediately. And that was it.
From this experience, I learned that the implant flipping and the implant bottoming out are related but not necessarily the same. Flipping can occur for a variety of reasons (For me, the most likely culprit was a moment of spontaneous passion with my husband in a non-gravity friendly position and without support. ;P ) such as the pocket being too large, physical impact (including rough sex), bottoming out, and so on. Depending on what the cause is, the solution may be different. It may be enough to just rotate them back or another surgical intervention may be necessary. Always communicate any and all concerns with your care provider.
The last few photos are what I look like now after the implant was flipped back. Overall, I am very satisfied with my results, and even more so given this experience. I hope this helps anyone who may be experiencing anxiety or stress through this process. Dealing with this stuff is part of the journey, and I think this is why picking the right surgeon matters so much. The journey will come with ups and downs no matter what, so, if you know that this journey is one you genuinely want to embark on, then it's the team standing by your side as you go through it that makes all the difference.
Finally, here is a link to an article that has a great picture of a properly positioned implant and a flipped implant. It shows how the flipped implant contributes to a flattened breast shape: https://centreforsurgery.com/breast-implant-flipped-or-rotated/
Questions welcome. Take care!
Quick update, I experienced an event with my implants that scared me, so I wanted to share that in case it resonates with anyone else. Short version: implant flipped, got it handled, still doing great!
Longer version: June appointment came and went, no issues. October appointment came and went, also no issues! Yay. Then, about a week ago or so, I was changing my shirt and noticed my left breast looked really wonky. The implants, when they sit right, have this really nice curve under the boob that is like more like a C-shape or a 1/4th circle wedge shape. This is what I look for when I do routine checks. This time, my left breast appeared to be elevated off of my chest instead of curving into it. It was very similar to the shape and curve that a contact lens has when you hold it on the tip of your finger ready to place it in your eye. This left the surface of the breast very flat. (I included three photos that show the images I sent to my care team clearly showing something looked different, imbalanced, and off.) Luckily, I did not have any pain or any other kind of discomfort. I simply noticed it did not look right one day. Whatever had happened to cause it must have happened recently since I check them regularly.
Naturally, I got really nervous. Tears were pooling in my eyes. A lot of thoughts were running through my head about what it could be, and my biggest urge was to get online and just investigate. Instead, I realized it was before the end of day and I called Dr. Waldorf's office asking for an appointment. They asked me to share photos if I could of what was going on, which I did, and shortly after I got a call telling me that it seemed most likely from the photos alone that the implant had flipped. They scheduled me within days to go to the office to see if they could flip it back or if it is something else. I made it a point NOT to Google anything at all. I just stayed away from it all until the appointment, and took it easy, made sure to stay on my back, etc. My husband was extremely supportive through it all, telling me to calm down until we knew for sure what was going on. And then we would just go from there.
At the appointment, I thought I would meet with one of the nurses but instead Dr. Waldorf came to see me herself. That was amazing, and I am so happy and grateful she did! She was very calm and was already wondering if I was looking different from the few days before when it was really obvious. This means it is possible for the implant to both flip and return to its original position on its own (but this does NOT mean that you should not communicate and report any and all issues to your care team!). She rotated it back for me herself. It was a five-minute appointment, and the results were visible immediately. And that was it.
From this experience, I learned that the implant flipping and the implant bottoming out are related but not necessarily the same. Flipping can occur for a variety of reasons (For me, the most likely culprit was a moment of spontaneous passion with my husband in a non-gravity friendly position and without support. ;P ) such as the pocket being too large, physical impact (including rough sex), bottoming out, and so on. Depending on what the cause is, the solution may be different. It may be enough to just rotate them back or another surgical intervention may be necessary. Always communicate any and all concerns with your care provider.
The last few photos are what I look like now after the implant was flipped back. Overall, I am very satisfied with my results, and even more so given this experience. I hope this helps anyone who may be experiencing anxiety or stress through this process. Dealing with this stuff is part of the journey, and I think this is why picking the right surgeon matters so much. The journey will come with ups and downs no matter what, so, if you know that this journey is one you genuinely want to embark on, then it's the team standing by your side as you go through it that makes all the difference.
Finally, here is a link to an article that has a great picture of a properly positioned implant and a flipped implant. It shows how the flipped implant contributes to a flattened breast shape: https://centreforsurgery.com/breast-implant-flipped-or-rotated/
Questions welcome. Take care!
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