Breast Lift with Implants, Removal of Axillary / Accessory Breast Tissue (Arm Boobs), Flank Lipo - Chicago, IL

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Deflated and explant tomororw with fat transfer

  • 5 Oct 2014
  • 8 months post
I am done with implants; the pain on the left side with the flex distortion and the ability to see the implant through my skin was just not doing it for me. Couple that with the lateral displacement, I made the decision implants are not for me. Tomorrow I am having the deflated saline bags removed (deflated early September) and having a fat transfer to mask some of the flex distortion that is still very prominent even without the implants. Since deflated, the chronic pain on my left side and the lateral displacement has subsided but hasn't gone away completely. I am able to do a semi-push up without being out for days, so there is improvement. The deflated saline implants haven't bothered me too much but I do see the bag poke through my skin and I've had fun shoving it to the side. I can't wait until this is over. I hate surgery.

Deflated the Saline - explant compltely???

  • 2 Sep 2014
  • 7 months post
Decisions, decisions! I decided to have my breasts deflated today. I wanted to see if I really need implants at all and if I should go for this mammoth revision. He deflated the left completely and the right side will deflate in the next 48 hours (he wanted to leave me time to compare the two so just punctured it). I have 3-weeks to decide....explant completely or full-on revision. Any comments or thoughts are appreciated!

6 Month Update

  • 18 Aug 2014
  • 6 months post
I am scheduled for a revision surgery on October 6 - to fix the lateral displacement, the appearance of the implant through the thin skin and to build an internal bra to help the skin laxity.

I think the appearance of both breasts without clothes looks great but I still have constant discomfort on left side from the lateral displacement, am unable to us the left muscle at all without days of paying for it and my nipples appear in most swimwear (lateral displacement, mostly happens on left).

I'm debating if I should just remove the implants or go through with the swap out, fat transfer and seri-scaffold. I want this to be my last surgery and my original goal was to not be so floppy and stretched - yet I'm stretched and with my skin laxity, I will be floppy in no time without the seriscaffold. Also worried scar on right nipple will continue to spread. On the other hand, I've always been big chested, if he removed the 250cc on each side, I will likely be a C, not sure if I will be happy small. ARGH>>>>>

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John Y.S. Kim, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
259 E Erie St., Chicago, Illinois
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  • 18 Feb 2014

Dr. Kim is a genius and I couldn't be happier with my results. It took me 20-years to have the nerve to get a lift (with implants) and have axillary breast tissue removed. He is an expert in his field and I was lucky to be in such good hands. It also helps that he genuinely kind and warm. I specifically chose Dr. Kim because of his experience in breast reconstruction. I wanted a medical professional, not a marketing professional and he was the best choice. I had so many questions and he always responded quickly via email and even got me in for a second consult when I wanted his opinion prior to surgery. I love my results and I would be happy to share my experience with anyone looking to have a similar procedure.