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Flex Distortion - having revision 9/11/13
UPDATED FROM Redhead1
1 year post
More (minor) complications
WORTH IT$4,200
I guess I'm not destined to have near perfect breasts. One month ago everything was looking great, then BAM! I developed rippling in my right breast. I looks like a big dent. I saw my PS and he doesn't think it will get any worse. I had my placement changed to subfascial because of flex distortion. That resolved after my revision, but now this happened. There's really not much I can do about it. This one is already overfilled. I have no desire to have another surgery. I'm not going back to submuscular. That was much worse than this complication. Still generally satisfied with the results. In clothing no one can tell I have the rippling. It doesn't show (yet) in a bathing suit. That's the latest. Wish I had better news to share.
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UPDATED FROM Redhead1
8 months post
One Week Post Revision Follow Up
Saw the PS for my one week follow up. Everything is shaping up nicely. This is so different than my original surgery. It's been less painful and much less bruising. Right off the bat I am happy with the shape and placement. The are darned near perfect! I asked him to try to give me a little cleavage if at all possible. Most women talk about how many fingers their gap is. I could fit my entire fist before! Now I look down and I have a little cleavage even without a bra. That is so awesome!!! I'm still not cleared to do anything besides walk at this time. That's ok. I'm going to follow doctor's orders this time! For anyone considering a revision, I want to say it's worth it. I finally have the boobs I always wanted. I'm glad I didn't settle for what I had
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W
September 18, 2013
I found your story on here a couple of days ago. You are an inspiration. I am so glad you surgery went well. You said you lifted weights prior. How soon did you resume that activity? My body was not able to really get to the upper body work out for a good long time without discomfort. Vacuuming was a discomfort. I now have given up pectoral exercises.... I do arms and body. I feel my pectorals will NEVER be the same. They are not at all fond of their roommates! Did you only see distortion when flexing your muscles--- well, I assume as it is aptly named then.
Take it easy! Give yourself twice as long to heal. I too was 48 (and a half) ;-) when I had this done. I am going to be 50 very soon. I am praying for you girl! take time to heal as we are not as young as we feel!
You have been through so much! You are a wonderful person I can tell.
R
September 19, 2013
Thanks for the well wishes. The muscles jumped anytime I did the slightest thing. It was embarrassing! The distortion was hideous. I'm so glad I had the revision done. Last time I had the surgery I resumed lifting at 3 weeks (about 1/2 the weight). I'm going to take it slow this time. I don't want to do anything to jeopardize the results. I am very happy with the outcome this time. I started walking at day 2 and will just have to be happy with that for a little while! Like you, I'm in pretty good shape (better than when I was 30!).
W
September 19, 2013
so VERY HAPPY things are going so well for you this round!!!!!! yOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON, Stay away from the weights until at LEAST 10 weeks! We heal slower as we age and the 6 week thing does not apply. Doctors do not know everything (even if thy say you can BEFORE the 6 weeks)! I see you started at 2 weeks before and then more aggressively at just 25 days. Shame on you! DOUBLE Shame on doctors!!!!! Hey girl, they are MEN they NEVER had this done to them Behave this time now! I tried to post a comment to you and it disappeared.... I had this done at 48 too and I was very physically fit - still am. I have pretty much given up any pectoral exercise I still do arms and everything else. Mine was a year and 2 months ago and I thought I could return to my old ways but it just feels wonkie! -- Then my muscles tighten at random times for days (well, that was after some pretty intense days of thinking I was just fine, going after it)--- pectorals really do not like the roommates. SO I am now recovered from my last episode and I will return back to trying to substitute exercises for the pecs- like killer abbs ones. That works!
FG
September 21, 2013
Do you have photos of your revision? I'd be interested to see the difference in placement. I'm sure it would help some of us girls decide where to place the implants before we even have surgery!
Thanks for sharing your journey!
C
February 5, 2014
Will you please post photos of your revision surgery? I'm anxious to see your results :) I hope you are doing well :)
A
February 17, 2014
I am so happy for you. I have the same flex distortion and also am bottoming out. I am due to see my Dr at the 6th month mark in April. It would be great if you can post new pictures of revision and give us an update on how things are feeling and going. My dr has implied internal stitches to fix bottoming out but I am concerned it will not fix the flex issue.
UPDATED FROM Redhead1
8 months post
Feeling Good!
I'm amazed at how different a revision is from the original surgery. I am feeling great. The only discomfort I have is at the incisions (from the bra rubbing) and my lower back. I finally gave up trying to sleep on my back last night. I turned on my side and got a half way decent nights sleep. I got up this morning and went for a 3 mile walk. I know I can't do anything that would raise my blood pressure, but it felt good to get outside and do something physical. I may walk again tonight. I go back to work tomorrow, but this time I actually feel ready to go. I will post pictures soon. They are still kind of bruised, so I'm going to wait another day or two. So far I am thrilled with the results.
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M
September 15, 2013
Thanks for the thorough post. I noticed a smallish flex/raised arm shadow yesterday under my right-breast (dominant hand). I am 3 months post-op Submuscular 350 cc silicone implant. Can you tell me when you noticed the distortion? I have been pretty careful about lifting REAL heavy, but I do perform isolated arm exercises and ride a mountain bike (feel the muscle contract with both). It appears my right breast sits higher, perhaps because it hasn't dropped fully. Some info that you have would be appreciated.
R
September 15, 2013
I noticed the double bubble within the 1st three weeks. That was apparent as a shadow and delineated a drop off when I raised my arms. I doubt I would have had surgery just to correct that problem. It was not apparent to anyone except me. I probably noticed the flex distortion around the 2nd month. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do or not do to prevent flex distortion (if you are going to get it). It's all about the placement (submuscular) and how the muscle attaches to the capsule. Some women get a mild case of FD and decide not to do anything about it. For me, it was obvious every time I went to the gym or wore a low cut top. Follow up with your PS to get his/her thoughts. Good luck!
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