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Terrible Decision

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A little about the History. Let me first say that...

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aestyk
$15,500
A little about the History. Let me first say that Id like to think I'm an easy going woman. As far as my breast journey anyway. looking back on the first surgery, I feel like there were a few signs I should have notices, or questions I should have asked. But would have and could have don't do anything for me now.
I had my original Breast Lift and Implants in May 2014. Only 15 months ago. But I knew that there was a problem immediately. Like, within a few weeks. you see my breasts were just as low as they were before my surgery. just bigger. And when I questioned the PS, he said "Well that's not where I put them so there's noting I can do about it"......My heart sank. You see, I had done all the research I could prior to this surgery. I strongly felt like the lift should have been done first. Then in few months I could get Implants. But this man, who was the said to be the best in our area, said no.
So fast forward tons of research, many months and many consultations with different Doctors. I have finally settled on Dr. Robert Frank out of Munster Indiana. When I had my initial consultation with him he was very matter of fact. The ideas that I had and the vision that he had have come together.

I want to go ahead and say that I am not thin. I am slightly thick. I had a terrible time looking for Implant stories that weren't about women that looked either perfect to begin with, or were massively overweight. I am in the middle. I am very physically active. I lift HEAVY three times a week as well as hiking three to four times a week. While Imnot all..PALEO AND VEGAN FOREVER...I try to eat as healthy as I can manage. But i'm only putting this disclaimer here because I hope my story will hopefully help other average everyday girls like me.

aestyk's provider

J. Michael Conkright, MD

J. Michael Conkright, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 20, 2015

Thank you for sharing your story with us on RealSelf! It's so nice to see a variety of women's physiques because the world if truly full of different size bodies! I'm certain your review will be helpful to others in the future. Good for you for being so active and in shape. Would you like this review to be in the breast augmentation community and then perhaps start another review for your new doctor in the breast implant revision community? Let me know...I'd be happy to help!

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August 22, 2015
Yes! I accidentally put it in the wrong category. Thank you.
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August 24, 2015

I have moved your review to the breast lift with implants community. Looking forward to your next review in the breast implant revision community. ;)

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September 11, 2015

And please let me know if your doctor name is accurate in this review. Thanks!

August 20, 2015
I had my first procedure in May 2012 and I didn't do enough research either. I had a lift and augmentation at the same time. Well, when I had to go get a revision my new doctor said exactly what you did- it's better to do the lift first and then come back to do the augmentation. If I had known that initially that would have not been a problem for me at all back then. I am now 3 days post op from my revision surgery. We didn't do anymore lift work but I figure in a few years I will probably have that done as gravity does it's thing. Good luck on your revision and keep us posted!
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September 10, 2015
Good luck on your revision surgery.
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September 12, 2015
Yes. I changedon't it a few days ago to reflect the doctor that had done my original surgery