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Implant Removal and Fat Transfer to Breasts

UPDATED FROM ShantelH
21 days post

3 weeks post op

ShantelH
$10,000
I have lost a lot of fat, or swelling one... Not sure which, but I hope I don't lose anymore. I feel great. Still a little sore in the lipo areas but nothing major. Off all pain meds including OTC. The worst part is the compression garment. It's uncomfortable and HOT!

ShantelH's provider

Edward J. Bednar, MD

Edward J. Bednar, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 238 Reviews
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August 13, 2014
your updates pics are great,,, thank you.
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August 13, 2014
Congrats on being on the other side - you look great!
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January 9, 2015
I know this is an old post, but I'm considering a fat transfer as well, do you have any updates, any lumps bumps? Can you share your thoughts of Dr B post surgery. Also wondered about retention, do you remember what size you were post op vs today? Sorry for the 20 questions :) really appreciate you sharing your story!
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October 9, 2017
Please post pics! I am doing the same type of procedure with the same size implants
UPDATED FROM ShantelH
8 days post

1 week post op implant removal and fat transfer to breasts

ShantelH
I changed the title of my profile to reflect my procedure. Initially, I had only planned On explant. So, here I am, I had my surgery to have my implants removed and fat transfer to the breasts 1 week ago. I'm so happy to be on the other side. I honestly felt as though I was going to die the first day. I vomited uncontrollably despite phenergan suppositories and Zofran pills. The pain was horrible too, however, after the first day I was able to control it pain meds. So, here I am a week out and feeling much better. Still requiring pain meds, but only taking Aleve.

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July 30, 2014
They look fantastic!
July 30, 2014
Is Dr. Moliver not your surgeon, as listed in the review title?
July 30, 2014
No, I went with Dr. Edward Bednar out of Charlotte, NC. I had originally planned to gin with Dr. Moliver as he was my original PS, but ultimately decided on Dr. Bednar.
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July 31, 2014
You mentioned mold and fungi possible in the implants. This was my worry. After 24 years I am thinking that the saline has broken down and consumed by mold or something. But only 1 doctor out of 14 replies said that was possible. What I think is they all forget that the patient my have developed something since the original augmentation. Me for example I have Lupus. I just wonder when my left breast ruptured did it have something other than just saline and/or did my Lupus cause the reaction I had.???????
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July 31, 2014
you look fabulous :D
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August 5, 2014
Oh my goodness, you look awesome! Dr Bednar certainly gets some great results! Hope all your fat stays [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM ShantelH
2 days pre

Scheduled for implant removal and fat transfer

ShantelH
Im scheduled for implant removal and fat transfer with Dr. Bednar out of Charlotte, NC July 22nd. I'm getting very anxious and can't seem to focus on anything else for any length of time. I'm scared to death of being under anesthesia for such a long period of time. Also scared of what my final results will look like....

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July 28, 2014
Hey girly, I'm having fat transfer to my breast pretty soon. Would love your insight on how everything went!!!