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16 weeks post op - happy but flex distortion is awful!
16 weeks post explant, I am fluffing nicely BUT - still have severe flex distortion on the left side. My vertical scars aren't healing as well as when I originally had the lift/inplant a year ago but I anticipate they will fade in time.
I am beginning to get sensation back in the left nipple - I haven't had any sensation since the original surgery so that is good.
My only real disappointment is the flex distortion on the left side, when I flex my muscles my breast looks awful.I was really hoping this would be fixed with the explant. It almost appears that the minor fat grafting he did, completely went away. I think he said he only grafted 40 cc which I couldn't imagine would do anything anyway.
It is what is is. I'm happy, I'm healthy and can now work out and do my push-ups like before. I still can't do a pull-up because the flex distortion does hurt and tug slightly but it's better than nothing! The bags are gone and I am ever so happy for that. I can't believe I ever thought it would be a good idea. Note to self, always go with your gut! I would love to remedy the flex distortion but not sure I want any more surgery!
I am beginning to get sensation back in the left nipple - I haven't had any sensation since the original surgery so that is good.
My only real disappointment is the flex distortion on the left side, when I flex my muscles my breast looks awful.I was really hoping this would be fixed with the explant. It almost appears that the minor fat grafting he did, completely went away. I think he said he only grafted 40 cc which I couldn't imagine would do anything anyway.
It is what is is. I'm happy, I'm healthy and can now work out and do my push-ups like before. I still can't do a pull-up because the flex distortion does hurt and tug slightly but it's better than nothing! The bags are gone and I am ever so happy for that. I can't believe I ever thought it would be a good idea. Note to self, always go with your gut! I would love to remedy the flex distortion but not sure I want any more surgery!
4 weeks post-op
I think as women, we are the most critical of our bodies. I don't think I will ever have the breasts I've dreamed of and I'm accepting of that. This past surgery left me with some unevenness in areola positioning and apparently I am also uneven in size, something I never noticed when I was saggy.
None of this is the doctors fault. Each of heals differently and I'm hoping with time I will look more even. These are my pics 4 weeks after explant and 9 months after the total lift with implants. One areola has a lot of pleating which looks odd. One is also smaller than the other. I'm just going to be patient and hope all heals well. For now, I'm covering everything back up with brown tape for another 8 weeks. I hope all of this settles and evens out.
I also can no longer do a pull up, my chest muscles still deform my breasts and over flexing feels awkward. A tough lesson to learn from my 8 months of implants. If only I just did a lift from the get go, I would have avoided the muscle issues and an extra surgery.
None of this is the doctors fault. Each of heals differently and I'm hoping with time I will look more even. These are my pics 4 weeks after explant and 9 months after the total lift with implants. One areola has a lot of pleating which looks odd. One is also smaller than the other. I'm just going to be patient and hope all heals well. For now, I'm covering everything back up with brown tape for another 8 weeks. I hope all of this settles and evens out.
I also can no longer do a pull up, my chest muscles still deform my breasts and over flexing feels awkward. A tough lesson to learn from my 8 months of implants. If only I just did a lift from the get go, I would have avoided the muscle issues and an extra surgery.
12 days post explant, touch up lift and fat transfer
It's been a full 12 days and I'm doing okay. I emailed my doc twice last week for a follow up visit but received no response which is very frustrating. I guess there's really no need to see him anyway, I'm feeling like an old pro. I clipped the pointy stitches, removed the Steri-strips and made sure all looked good - everything he did 8 months ago post-op when I had the lift with implants. My only concerns are the difference in stitching techniques from one side to the other - my vertical scar was nearly non existent from the first procedure and I'm concerned that the two different closures may leave one side more scarred - only time will tell. Also, I'm not sure when I'm supposed to start scar treatment but I've read 3-4 weeks so I can handle that too.
I also wonder how much fat was actually transferred (in cc's) because I still have flex distortion. Not as bad but if 75 percent of the fat transfer will go away like he says, I'm still left with very ugly flex distortion. At this point, it is what it is. No more surgeries!!!
I also wonder how much fat was actually transferred (in cc's) because I still have flex distortion. Not as bad but if 75 percent of the fat transfer will go away like he says, I'm still left with very ugly flex distortion. At this point, it is what it is. No more surgeries!!!
Provider Review
Love him. He's a perfectionist and stands behind his work. He did a great job with a lift and implants. Unfortunately, I have very lax ligaments and thin skin and experienced some lateral displacement. Even though visually I looked great, he understood the discomfort I was experiencing and offered a plethora of options for a revision without charging for his time. I highly recommend him if you want someone who is married to his work and stands behind his results.