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Round 2 Breast Augmentation: from bad to worse and now on to #3

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11 years ago, when I was 18, I had saline breast...

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11 years ago, when I was 18, I had saline breast implants placed under the muscle, taking me from a small a to a full c. Over the past few months, I began to notice some funny changes in my breasts and I thought one was slowly deflating, but it turned out that I was actually developing cc on the other side, so it made the breast that was normal look deflated by comparison. In any case, I had the revision done by a different doctor--(I moved from the West Coast to the East Coast)--about 3 weeks ago.

I was amazed at how easy the second surgery was and I was really pleased with how much better I felt, at first, but now, three weeks out, I am getting really worried. My breasts are hugely different sizes and I worried that I already developing CC on the side that had it before. Meanwhile, the breast that my doctor thinks looks normal looks very small and funny to me, but that could be because of what I am used to my breast being like. I thought I was going a tiny bit smaller and my doctor said that my new implants are only about a tablespoon smaller than my old ones, but at the moment, I just don't know what to think. I will upload photos and I welcome people to let me know their thoughts--(please be kind).

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January 14, 2015
Something looks wrong to me. Possibly cc. I'm not a Dr. But your thinking right. . Maybe just bad job. The top doesn't look like old ones where I'm guessing cc was. Go get a second opinion from another certified plastic surgeon.
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My doctor said I'm fine to ski this coming week,...

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My doctor said I'm fine to ski this coming week, but I am nervous.

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January 10, 2013

I'm sorry you've experienced capsular contracture. I know that's no fun.

Here's what some doctors say about how early CC can start. Though it could be different in the case of revision.

Here's what doctors say about the chances of CC happening again. Hope this helps! If you're able to post your photos, that would be great.

Fingers crossed that you heal beautifully!

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January 11, 2013
Thank you for this feedback!
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January 11, 2013
I've posted two photos from a couple of days ago. Nervous to hear what people think.
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January 11, 2013
Hey! Do you have any before pics? I think in the first pic it was at an awkward angle so it looked wrong but the second pic they look great! It's only been 3 1/2 weeks....you have lots of settling to do! Check out my blog and my pics and you will see that I had (and still have) the same thing. My right breast has not completely dropped yet (I am right at 6 weeks post op). Don't worry yourself just yet!
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January 11, 2013
Thank you for your nice words. Posting before pics now--keep in mind that before pics are of me with implants round 1-- I literally cannot find any pics of my breasts that were taken pre-implants!
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January 11, 2013
Also, how many cc's were you before and what are you now? Silicone or saline? You can always call your doc if you are really worried :) you should have your 1 month visit coming up right? I don't think you have anything to worry about though, they look great!
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January 11, 2013
Before pics going up now-I don't know exact size of my first implants, but will ask my new po. My old po never got back to my new one with any info, which was a little dissapointing. Not even a phone call. :( saline now and then-- but doctor has just been really hard to reach and only answers questions when asked, which has made me way more anxious.
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January 11, 2013
My new implants are mentor saline 310 filled to 325. Thank you for your support!
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It has been exactly one month and two days since...

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It has been exactly one month and two days since my surgery and although I was quite nervous about it, I followed by doctor's advice and went downhill skiing today. The first couple of runs were fine--I kept my upper body as still as possible and really used my legs and feet to steer, avoiding any and all use of my upper body. I had two men buckling my boots and snapping me out of my skis, so that I would not put too much pressure on my arms and I avoided the black diamond runs I normally love. I skied all morning and although I had moments of not feeling totally comfortable, I felt that I was not pushing myself too much and that all was ok. By the time we sat down for lunch. I was truly miserable. I felt like one of my breasts had literally moved under my armpit and both breasts just felt terrible. I was wearing quite a supportive sports bra, but just the vibrations made by turning quickly on icy patches and moguls, made my breasts move a lot more than I wanted them to and felt just incredibly uncomfortable. I am here on this ski trip for another five days and I love skiing, but I am in incredible pain after my day on the mountain and I think my breasts are both a bit swollen after just one day on the slopes. Most of the doctors on this site seem not to think that it's a great idea to ski a little over a month after sub-muscular breast augmentation or revision surgery, but my doctor has alway assured me I would be fine to make this trip--we even discussed it prior to my surgery and he told me I would be good to go. My breasts are stinging and aching and they are both swollen and hard, in a way they had really not been up until now. I have a ski pass for the next four or five days and right now, I truly want to keep skiing. but I am beyond freaked out about what this might be doing to my breasts. If I can find a garment that keeps me totally secure, which my sports bra today failed to do, do you think I am fine to continue skiing, or is there a chance I am risking really hurting myself? I am less and less inclined to trust my own doctor and I am sick of trying to track him down for answers and I am terrified that he lead me in the wrong direction, by telling me I would be fine to ski in the first place. As I am not in the United States and am in the mountains, it's tricky for me to see a doctor here, so I am hoping some of you will be able to assuage my fears, or at least give me the information I need to make an informed decision. Thank you so much in advance!

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January 14, 2013
You definitely need to call your doctor. No one on here is going to tell you otherwise. You could really mess something up so early in the game. Don't be afraid to call him and ask.
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January 14, 2013
Before my trip, I forced my doctor to look at photos of me, because I was so worried about skiing. He told me I was totally fine and he said that he thinks I'm just unhappy with the size, which really bummed me out. :( not what I wanted to hear. Today, he literally never called me back and I called his office 4 times from Europe. I don't even know what to do at this point. I feel terribly let down.
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January 14, 2013
Swift did your doctor put you on Singulair? It can soften the scar tissue that your implant is encapsulated in. Many Doctors use it instead of just planning a revision. Doctors also have been known to give it to patents who have had Capsular contracture('s) before to prevent it from happening again. Ask your Doctor if you could benefit from it. Ether way I would try it.
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January 14, 2013
My doctor did not put me on singular and he never called me back today! Losing my mind.
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January 14, 2013
But thank you for the suggestion!
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February 12, 2013
Go talk to another surgeon just to see what they say it looks like one might be slightly bottomed out. I noticed that you, take a deep breath. If someone sees them there still going to think you have a great pair. Go see another plastic surgeon. Ask him what he would do.