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I Finally Did It, 9 Surgeries Later, New Wonderful Doctor - Greenbrae, CA

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1 year post

I'm ok but still not normal

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It's been a long time since the the removal- fat transfer 1 and 2. I've come a long way. Of if My nipples is higher than other but I m sure it's just me that it affects the most. I feel good , healthy, I'm working out almost daily . Here is my post-fat transfer update . I didn't keep much fat but at least it's no longer sunken in my chest. One breast is a size whole smaller. Don't know what to do next. It's very expensive to keep going. I've paid , I know less that what I should of but 10000 is still a lot for me. I've had so far, 2 fat transfers and revision breast lift, nipple revision and of course the removal of the implants.

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Yngvar A. Hvistendahl, MD

Yngvar A. Hvistendahl, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 24, 2016
I'm sorry Hun you going through with this, I just don't understand all you journey ? You have implants before is silicone or saline? And then start a problems and you need exchange and then start with more complications right?
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7 months post

Before

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This what I lived with until it was removed for 6 months , had it replaced just to end up sick again , then I left her for good and had them removed . Sorry they are not in order.

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November 3, 2015
sending love your way, and healing thoughts !!!!
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November 3, 2015
I Have more pictures but they are scary. .i hope all my pictures and postings help you ladies , one as a deterrence and to see that not all doctors are bad ones . Most I hope have big hearts like this one, who is my crutch I needed so bad .
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November 3, 2015
FYI- the black dot , is a whole in the breast. It's round and it constantly leaked yellow and green fluid for years .
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7 months post

Step two reconstruction

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For those wondering details I had fat transfer to fill in the empty but fat transfers only keep less than half the injected fat. Look back and you'll notice a big difference. .its a miracle its just looks horrible because it's step 2 . This has to be done in steps and unfortunately this is what I have to go through to get normal. I wish I could just be normal. I'm so devistated. How could you do this to me Doctor Henry ., is what I keep having nightmares about me saying to her, Was I so stupid and so despite and an easy victim . I keep having this dream where I ask her again and again .Honestly I can't stop crying . I'm growing more and more upset. But At the same time I have to be thankful I found this new doctor to help me. He's making miracles and im only paying for room and staff fees really . I've looked at all the prices for these type of surgeries (2) and I realized I'm only paying less than 25 percent of what this type of reconstruction cost. When I asked him "why are you charging this amount? "he replied," I just want to help you, this is not about money to me, what you've been though is wrong and I just want to help
You and make you feel normal again . " I'm trying not to be angry because negative energy doesn't help but I can't help getting upset when I look at myself. I need to stay away from all mirrors for a long time . I'm like Frankenstein now. So many scars ever where .to think that all that was wrong at the time was saggy Breast
feeding boobs and skin from my belly .!now I'm a walking half monster . She mutilated my right breast. .ive almost lost my nipple . It's a true miracle he's able to do what he's done so far. I'm excited to talk about the next step tomorrow! I know it will be a positive meeting because that'd all I've gotten from him and the wonderful poeple there. Honestly everyone is pleasant and so encouraging . Trust me, right now that's what I truly need .i need light at the end of the tunnel .

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November 3, 2015
Your journey has not been an easy one, thank you for sharing and sending positive vibes your way. It sounds like you have a great doctor now so the light is getting brighter for you. Please keep us posted. Peace to you.