Breast Reconstruction After Capsular Contraction

My breast reconstruction journey started 22 years ago with my original saline implants that were placed above the muscle. Almost immediately I felt they were firm and I learned I had capsular contracture. I had no idea what that was at the time. Although they didn’t feel or look terrible my left implant ruptured five years after placement so I immediately had it replaced to match the right. Fast forward 11 years and my right implant ruptured. At this point I wanted to make the move to silicone and the doctor suggested we stay above the muscle and just go a little larger to keep it easy. In my first week post-op I already had capsular contracture, again. I felt defeated. They were very big, hard, felt uncomfortable and looked like a cartoon, I hated them. I couldn’t find a sports bra to keep me supported and I had a hard time finding tops I could wear and close over my chest due to their size, then, the neck pain started. The neck pain was unbearable and I knew then I needed to have them addressed.
I spent weeks researching surgeons and ultimately scheduled consultations with three doctors. What drew me to Dr. Rahban was his straight forward communication style, his intense attention for detail, and his passion to ensure I was informed of why this happened to me and what was needed to correct it. When he talks, you listen, b/c it’s a level and depth of information no other plastic surgeon will spend the time to share w you, I now know this. After a thorough consult we had a plan and it was much more complex then I ever imagined but I had every confidence in his ability to execute it. We removed my saline implants, corrected my pockets, swapped for a smaller silicone implant that was placed below the muscle and lifted the breasts as well. My neck pain disappeared immediately, my clothes fit the way they should and I now have natural, soft breasts for the first time. Dr. Rahban is everything you want in a surgeon caring for you and delivering your best results, I am so genuinely grateful to have worked with him.