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Implant rupture and complications

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Implant rupture and complications

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tat2brittney
I’ve decided to write a whole other review to discuss my implant complications since they’ve definitely turned into its own story...
I went in for a thigh and arm lift on April 9th, when my PS found out that my left silicone implant had ruptured. When I awoke from my surgery he told me what he found and let me know that he replaced the implant. Not a big deal really and I was glad that he found it because I had no idea. He told me it was under warranty and that meant I would get about $3000 back. Fast forward four weeks, everything seemed to be healing nicely, but then I noticed an opening on my left breast where there was clearly a hole, meaning my implant was exposed. I was in office the very next morning and got stitches. Again, everything seemed to be healing nicely until three weeks later I awoke to the whole bottom of my left breast red, swollen, and hot. I knew it was infection. The same day, I started antibiotics. On June 3rd, I noticed a few spots on my breast that appeared to be see through, but were not open. My PS had me come in next morning to have a skin transfer from underneath my breast. He cut a small piece under the breast fold and twisted it up and sutured it to the bottom of my breast, essentially covering the area with the thin see through spots. My PS was very supportive and had me coming in every few days to check on my incision. The sutures are obnoxious and uncomfortable. I noticed a sort of rash a couple days ago and consulted my PS, but he said new tissue was moving in and we just have to stay the course til we’re in the clear. We had high hopes that another exposure wouldn’t happen, but now today, sadly.... there are several spots of implant exposure.
To say I’m devastated is an understatement, because I know exactly what another exposure means..... it means the implant needs to be removed completely and I will be without a breast for some time. I am now scheduled to have the implant removed on Tuesday. As a woman, knowing that I have to spend any extended amount of time with only one breast is a lot to take in. My breasts are a big part of my womanhood, as well as my appearance. I have so many thoughts running through my mind. It will be very noticeable as my implants are large, 800cc. I will have to go the whole summer with only one breast..... and as much as I should be happy that it’s only temporary, I can’t help but be super depressed about it.
I know I have to put on my big girl panties and deal with this like a strong woman, but I’m still sad about it. I will follow up after the implant removal on Tuesday.

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Jonathan R. Freed, MD

Jonathan R. Freed, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 26, 2019
Omg....my heart is so overwhelmed by your exhaustive exceptance! This surgeon took it upon himself to replace something that wa not a life and death situation! You should be mortified, going on HUS observation and nit giving you the choice of replacing Nd seeing with your own eyes that the implant , indeed was an emergency situation! Blessings, you will need many!
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June 27, 2019
I’m so sorry, what an awful time you are walking though. I’m sure your PS is on top of this however, like you said, breasts are a very big part of feeling feminine and womanly. Please keep us updated on your most difficult journey and know we all would like to see you fully recovered as well. Many blessings over your whole body.
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June 28, 2019
Thank you so much, I do plan on updating.
July 14, 2019
If I where you I would remove both implants before you have more complications. I can’t believe that the surgeon would continue to mess with the implant when you clearly have an infection. Your health is more importuned than having big breasts and large breasts have nothing to doe with womanhood.
After your tissue heals you could check out fat transfer.
July 15, 2019
Get the other one taken out. Don't get the ruptured one replaced. Your health is more important. The pics look very frightening! I'm sorry you are going through such a horrible experience. The fact your body refuses to heal is an indicator maybe it is rejecting it.
July 22, 2019
I am so sorry this is happening to you. I’ve had my implants in almost 8 years and and going to explant soon as I now have unrelenting back and neck pain and two autoimmune diseases. I would think that your body is trying to tell you something. Sending you hugs and healing thoughts.
UPDATED FROM tat2brittney
2 days post

Breast implant removed

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I had the implant removed on Tuesday 6/25. I had to keep a bra on just so the implant hold not completely fall out of my breast....
now it’s a waiting game to see how long healing takes. Feeling extremely depressed bout the whole situation.

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June 28, 2019
How long did you have the implants prior to this replacement?
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June 28, 2019
I had the augmentation done in February 2017, so about two years old when he found the rupture April 9, 2019.
June 30, 2019
I am so sorry you’re going through this. I wish you all the best in your healing! You mentioned you were in surgery for an arm and thigh lift. And your surgeon noticed your implant had ruptured. So he opted to do a surgical replacement then and there, but that wasn’t part of your surgical plan that day?
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June 30, 2019
Skin removal on the side of my breast was part of the arm lift, so it was actually by chance that he found the rupture, and I’m happy that he did.
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June 30, 2019
This is scary to see. I can only imagine how you feel going through it. Thank you for sharing all parts of your journey. I wish you the best on your healing. I hope to keep up with your updates. Again, thank you for sharing.
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June 30, 2019
I agree, and I’m definitely having a hard time processing it..... but this is one of the risks that we take when we choose to have this type of surgery. I’m thankful that my PS is such a caring individual and only wants me to be happy. If he wasn’t, I don’t know how I’d feel about it all.
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June 30, 2019
That’s a relief to hear your in such good hands. I hope you have support at home as well. Also congratulations on your weightloss that’s a huge accomplishment.
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June 30, 2019
Thank you :) my husband is amazing.... I know it will all work out in the end.
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July 15, 2019
I hope everything is well with you.
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July 15, 2019
Thank you
July 15, 2019
I am curious to know what brand were the silicone implants that you had put in? Wishing you the best possible outcome.
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July 15, 2019
Mentor Memory Gel Silicone
July 15, 2019
Thank you Brittney.
July 15, 2019
Are you going to put new ones in but smaller?
July 17, 2019
The Mentor were the ones that ruptured? What implant did your PS replace the Mentor brand with? I'm assuming a completely different brand?