POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation Reviews
33 Yro, 5'6", 165lbs, No Kids, Grade II Ptosis, smooth 355cc MP, breast augmentation
UPDATED FROM RapunzELLE
3 months post
Sigh...
$5,800
12wks today since my BA. Here are photo comparisons of 2days after and today's 12weeks after. "Dropping" has helped the shape looking at them straight on. Still disappointed, and honestly as time goes on I get more and more frustrated with the thought of how much I spent only to have to do it all over again to get what I wanted. I had been going back as often as my schedule would allow me to ultrasound the one left breast that hadn't been dropping. The last visit, my amazing nurse told me I don't need to come back anymore for the ultrasounds. So now my next appointment is set late October (4 mos after my BA) to once again sit with the Dr and discuss what comes next. I don't want to wear my heavily padded VS bras anymore. I would rather not have to go through recovery all over again either..... But it is what it is.
Then there are the "negative Nancy" remarks from my mother who has me worried about what will happen if I go under again. She's honestly comparing this to sending food back to a kitchen and hoping the chef doesn't spit in it when it returns.....
I don't know what to do. Can't worry about anything just yet till I see the Dr again- or see how much he's going to charge me to fix all of this. That alone also makes me ill I have to pay more to just get what I wanted. Ughhhh I wish I could go back in time and have had one more appointment WITH HIM to show him and tell him what I wanted after he asked me to go out and find it at the end of my consultation. I did!! I did exactly what he instructed and suggested I do. *Life lesson learned here. *sigh*
Then there are the "negative Nancy" remarks from my mother who has me worried about what will happen if I go under again. She's honestly comparing this to sending food back to a kitchen and hoping the chef doesn't spit in it when it returns.....
I don't know what to do. Can't worry about anything just yet till I see the Dr again- or see how much he's going to charge me to fix all of this. That alone also makes me ill I have to pay more to just get what I wanted. Ughhhh I wish I could go back in time and have had one more appointment WITH HIM to show him and tell him what I wanted after he asked me to go out and find it at the end of my consultation. I did!! I did exactly what he instructed and suggested I do. *Life lesson learned here. *sigh*
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UPDATED FROM RapunzELLE
2 months post
BA revisions on tv
So really I had no more intentions of updating this review, but tonight while visiting a friends house the tv show Botched by Nature came on while we chatted.
Watching with pure curiosity, a case came on about capsular contracture. A term I'm well aware of as a possible negative outcome from BA. Though when the Dr went into surgery it suddenly became apparent it was NOT capsular contracture but a slight case of tuberous breast deformity. Which is something I've felt I may have originally "suffered" from before my BA. When the Dr began explaining the correct way to help offset this deformity it roused feelings again of wanting to correct my BA that I've grown to not think about anymore..... Though it's only been 7 weeks, it feels like it was an eternity ago. I massage everyday and I'm still wearing the 2 bras with straps 90% of the time; with the occasional dress up pretty outing where instead I wear the heavily padded push-up bras I've owned for several years now.
The moment they showed the before and after photos it seared in my brain..... THATS what my breasts look like!!!! Her before photo in my opinion looks like my breasts now. And what the Dr said to correct tuberous breasts to give the look of fullness is to go bigger. He took her from 300cc to 550cc. I wish I would have communicated more than just "assume". So here's the comparison photos. My breasts I think look practically the same today at week 7, as they did on day two. A slight difference. LoL. Oh well. Just boobs and it's just me that has to look at them.
Watching with pure curiosity, a case came on about capsular contracture. A term I'm well aware of as a possible negative outcome from BA. Though when the Dr went into surgery it suddenly became apparent it was NOT capsular contracture but a slight case of tuberous breast deformity. Which is something I've felt I may have originally "suffered" from before my BA. When the Dr began explaining the correct way to help offset this deformity it roused feelings again of wanting to correct my BA that I've grown to not think about anymore..... Though it's only been 7 weeks, it feels like it was an eternity ago. I massage everyday and I'm still wearing the 2 bras with straps 90% of the time; with the occasional dress up pretty outing where instead I wear the heavily padded push-up bras I've owned for several years now.
The moment they showed the before and after photos it seared in my brain..... THATS what my breasts look like!!!! Her before photo in my opinion looks like my breasts now. And what the Dr said to correct tuberous breasts to give the look of fullness is to go bigger. He took her from 300cc to 550cc. I wish I would have communicated more than just "assume". So here's the comparison photos. My breasts I think look practically the same today at week 7, as they did on day two. A slight difference. LoL. Oh well. Just boobs and it's just me that has to look at them.
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H
August 19, 2016
This doctor is a terrible surgeon you went to. You don't just 'go bigger' one surgeon said that to me, and it was because he didn't know how to surgically correct my tuberous breasts. You need to go and see another specialist. Good luck.
I
August 19, 2016
I guess you should see another surgeon! I m feeling sorry he should hv fixed all at once that u must b missin... But your surgeon is not seemin competent enuf ..
UPDATED FROM RapunzELLE
12 days post
Not sure how to even title this update...
So I finally got to see the Dr after my BA on June 30. I'm walking away feeling like everything was completely my fault.
Everything has been poor communication. Even today. :( Maybe I should have done WAY more research on breast augmentations before I even went in for a consultation. I'm sure most women do and even know the exact size they want before ever meeting a Dr. My fault. I don't have any close friends who have had one done in the last 5 years. So it wasn't "I wanted bigger breasts bc so in so got them."
I stick by every entry on how EVERYTHING went down and what was communicated and when.
I do believe that they want me satisfied with my BA, but just because. I've never been mean, hateful, disrespectful, or angry. Everyone has been very kind.
I'm just so crushed and disappointed. I really don't feel like continuing this blog on whatever my progress may be.
Everything has been poor communication. Even today. :( Maybe I should have done WAY more research on breast augmentations before I even went in for a consultation. I'm sure most women do and even know the exact size they want before ever meeting a Dr. My fault. I don't have any close friends who have had one done in the last 5 years. So it wasn't "I wanted bigger breasts bc so in so got them."
I stick by every entry on how EVERYTHING went down and what was communicated and when.
I do believe that they want me satisfied with my BA, but just because. I've never been mean, hateful, disrespectful, or angry. Everyone has been very kind.
I'm just so crushed and disappointed. I really don't feel like continuing this blog on whatever my progress may be.
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H
July 12, 2016
I'm so sorry you're struggling. I've been reading all of this thinking how heart breaking it must be to struggle along with the pain and bruising and know that the end result is not only not what you wished for but will still make you feel self conscious because of the size difference. Please hear me, THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT! Perhaps there are things you could have managed differently if you'd known how, but it is your PS job to empower you. He knows what he's doing (supposed to anyway) and how the process works for a successful happy outcome. He was supposed to talk to you, ask you questions, council you, and listen to you and definitely not ignore you when you tried reaching out so many times about your concerns. They let you down, completely. I'm glad they were polite, but personally, I'd rather deal with a little rude efficiency than a polite inept Doctor. It sounds like he thought he figured you out right away and was perfectly fine taking your money and doing what he wanted despite you're wishes. Your body belongs to you. You're wishes are the only ones that count. I'm so sorry you were not heard and guided better. I still have hope that things will improve as time moves you forward through the healing process. I'm wondering if you could get a consult with some one entirely new at a different practice and see what they can do for you now. I haven't had BA yet. I've just been researching and dreaming so far when I came across your review. Don't give up, and please don't get down on yourself. You are absolutely blameless in this situation. You should be able to be a patient with any level of knowledge about the process of BA and still be able to get what you asked for. Good luck and please, keep us posted. *hugs*
R
July 12, 2016
Thank you for your uplifting comments!!! I needed that!!! The nurse today kept telling me they will look bigger once they settle. And I sure hope and pray they do. She also told me that the rice sizes aren't accurate as well. So maybe I would have wanted 450cc?? I did ask if they have implant sizes on hand and she said they did, so that's good to know if anyone else is wondering.
Nothing I can do for the next 3-4months but let them drop and settle. I do think JUST JUST JUST in case I am going to find that ONE picture front and side view of some breasts on a woman that is of similar build of me that is what I pray mine turn out to look like or if needed in the future. And print it out. Lol.
Nothing I can do for the next 3-4months but let them drop and settle. I do think JUST JUST JUST in case I am going to find that ONE picture front and side view of some breasts on a woman that is of similar build of me that is what I pray mine turn out to look like or if needed in the future. And print it out. Lol.
H
July 12, 2016
I'm so sorry and hope that Dr. McFadden makes this up to you. I do want to let you know that you and your blog helped me! I made another appointment with him so I could clarify what I wanted and understand exactly what his plans were for me and my procedure are as I need a full lift in one boob and only a partial in the other. Anyways...I don't think I would have spoke up if it was sent for you and for that I want to say thank you for sharing your story!
R
July 12, 2016
This makes me so happy to know that I could help!!! Really!!!! I had know idea what to expect. And while I think things could have gone much better with communication- that's where I think there should be FOUR appointments. 1. Consultation. *2. ONCE people pay the $1000 deposit they should meet with Dr McFadden again to REALLY seriously sit down and discuss your personal plan, size, etc. * (I can't even imagine how many women come in for a consultation and then never come back!!) The poor man spends his Mon and Tue consultations alone!! 3. The 2 week pre-op appointment with the Nurse Practioner for your medication regime. 4. Surgery day.
I discovered today that they don't even keep all the implant sizes on hand. I hadn't seen Dr McFadden since my consultation April 25th. So even after that appointment, once I decided what size I wanted on May 7th, who and when was I supposed to tell so they could order the 400cc implants?! So when I happily trotted into the office on surgery day June 30th with my pictures on my phone, I had no idea that even if I spoke up more than just to my nurse it wouldn't have mattered.
Right now 1.,3.,and 4. exist. But SERIOUSLY *2* needs to come about for the clients who are serious and pay the deposit.
I discovered today that they don't even keep all the implant sizes on hand. I hadn't seen Dr McFadden since my consultation April 25th. So even after that appointment, once I decided what size I wanted on May 7th, who and when was I supposed to tell so they could order the 400cc implants?! So when I happily trotted into the office on surgery day June 30th with my pictures on my phone, I had no idea that even if I spoke up more than just to my nurse it wouldn't have mattered.
Right now 1.,3.,and 4. exist. But SERIOUSLY *2* needs to come about for the clients who are serious and pay the deposit.
H
July 14, 2016
I 100% agree!!! The 2nd appointment is necessary. I feel much better after going in and talking with him again. The first visit I walked away thinking he would not go bigger than a mid-C and was totally upset and now I know that he will do what I wish but he can almost promise they will start to fall faster...but I could then ask what I can do to prevent that. To find out all I need to do is wear a bra majority of the time which is no problem bc I have a 12 year old and don't walk around without one. All I want is a small D so nothing too big but I didn't think he would even give me that. Either way. Thank you! Even if you don't write until your next surgery I think you should consider inure your blog as if it has helped me I'm sure it will help someone else. Thank you so much for saving me. I am not a person who speaks up and only did because of you. Xoxoxoxo
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