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Stephen Bresnick, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Disappointment with Final Result - Considering Revision to Correct Asymmetry

After living with my new implants for over a year, I am strongly considering a revision surgery. The end result is asymmetrical, noticeably so in and out of clothing. I am completely dissatisfied and willing to spend an additional 15K to improve the result. As strange as this sounds, I miss my former implants everyday. It feels like such a loss.

I believe Dr. Bresnick has the skill and experience. He simply didn't make the effort or take the time to fine tune his work. Quite frankly, his work is inexcusably sloppy. Perhaps, operating on patients five days per week takes a toll. I would have appreciated a few minutes of his time during my post-op appointment. Had Dr. Bresnick taken a moment to check his work, he might have prevented his nurse from removing my stitches prematurely (see image below).

I have not met with Dr. Bresknick to discuss my dissatisfaction and I don't intend to at a later date. Dr. Bresnick failed to provide me with a satisfactory result. I see no reason to provide him with the opportunity to fail twice. If RealSelf has taught me anything, it's that dissatisfaction compels looking forward to a better outcome. Looking back ensures a case of history repeating.

I have a consultation with a different PS in September. I am fairly confident that he will be able to determine what went wrong during my 2nd BA surgery. I will update my review after meeting with him.

4 weeks post-op update

Since taking Zafirlukast, breast symmetry has greatly improved. My right breast is noticeably softer. I am definitely happy with the result but still prefer the shape of anatomical implants. Compared to textured implants, smooth implants are much softer and move freely. Both types of implants have their advantages. I just like the aesthetic appearance of teardrops.
Recovery has been beyond easy. I had such a painful recovery the first time around. I almost can't believe the difference. I've had to constantly remind myself that I had surgery and must be careful. At this point, scar healing is my only concern.

17 Days Post-Op

Everything seems to be healing well. I still have some swelling in my left breast. My left breast is also a little softer and fuller than my right. My doctor told me that this is due to the capsulectomy. He prescribed asthma medication to help my right breast drop and loosen up a bit. Hopefully, as I continue to heal, the differences between my breasts will become negligible.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
16633 Ventura Blvd., Encino, California
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After living with my new implants for over a year, I am strongly considering a revision surgery. The end result is asymmetrical, noticeably so in and out of clothing. I am completely dissatisfied and willing to spend an additional 15K to improve the result. As strange as this sounds, I miss my former implants everyday. It feels like such a loss. I believe Dr. Bresnick has the skill and experience. He simply didn't make the effort or take the time to fine tune his work. Quite frankly, his work is inexcusably sloppy. I have a consultation with a different PS in September. I am fairly confident that he will be able to determine what went wrong during my 2nd BA surgery. I will update my review after meeting with him. I have not met with Dr. Bresknick to discuss my dissatisfaction and I don't intend to at a later date. Dr. Bresnick failed to provide me with a satisfactory result. I see no reason to provide him with the opportunity to fail twice. If RealSelf has taught me anything, it's that dissatisfaction compels looking forward to a better outcome. Looking back ensures a case of history repeating.