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Update. All is well!
I have updated my review to now include pictures.
I had my saline implants deflated on 1/5/18. Although it was a quick and painless procedure, it was stressful due to emotional reasons. After I had some time to wrap my head around the sudden physical changes, I wasn’t excited with the way my breasts looked but I felt grateful that, although saggy and asymmetrical, they didn’t look much different than they probably would have looked if I had never had implants. I was grateful the weren’t horribly deformed and that I had a decent amount of breast tissue for Dr. E to work with. After all, it had been 15 years. So naturally they would have sagged over that time. The most dramatic effect of the implants being deflated was the hollow, caved in look in the upper pole area. It did get better over the two week period before my lift and I believe it would have improved a little more over time but the sagging and asymmetry was there to stay.
On 1/22/18, I had my caspsulectomy, explant and lift. The week or so leading up to the procedure was very stressful to say the least. I was afraid of all the things that could possibly go wrong and frantic trying to make preparations for my post surgical recovery. When I arrived at the surgical center that morning, I was greeted by Dr. E’s nurse Sonia. She took care of all my pre-surgical care. She was amazing at keeping me calm and comfortable and I am was very grateful for her professionalism and kindness.
Recovery has been much less uncomfortable than I anticipated and I attribute this to Dr. E’s surgical skills. I was group messaging about 6 other women in other parts of the country that had explants done around the same day and most of them seemed to have quite a bit of post surgical pain. I never even had to take any pain meds except for Tylenol. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a picnic but it was very, very tolerable.
It’ll be two weeks tomorrow and so far, I am very pleased with my results! I still have blood and the markings trapped under the surgical glue which makes the incisions look bad, but in the areas under my breast where the glue has peeled off, the incision lines are razor thin and barely noticeable. I have faith that once the glue falls off, the incisions will be super thin and neat looking. I am in love with the shape and I am so excited to have perky, natural breasts! I can’t even begin to describe how happy I am to be free of my implants! The reasons are too many to list!
I plan to update again so that you can see what they look like once the glue had fallen off and as the scars fade.
I had my saline implants deflated on 1/5/18. Although it was a quick and painless procedure, it was stressful due to emotional reasons. After I had some time to wrap my head around the sudden physical changes, I wasn’t excited with the way my breasts looked but I felt grateful that, although saggy and asymmetrical, they didn’t look much different than they probably would have looked if I had never had implants. I was grateful the weren’t horribly deformed and that I had a decent amount of breast tissue for Dr. E to work with. After all, it had been 15 years. So naturally they would have sagged over that time. The most dramatic effect of the implants being deflated was the hollow, caved in look in the upper pole area. It did get better over the two week period before my lift and I believe it would have improved a little more over time but the sagging and asymmetry was there to stay.
On 1/22/18, I had my caspsulectomy, explant and lift. The week or so leading up to the procedure was very stressful to say the least. I was afraid of all the things that could possibly go wrong and frantic trying to make preparations for my post surgical recovery. When I arrived at the surgical center that morning, I was greeted by Dr. E’s nurse Sonia. She took care of all my pre-surgical care. She was amazing at keeping me calm and comfortable and I am was very grateful for her professionalism and kindness.
Recovery has been much less uncomfortable than I anticipated and I attribute this to Dr. E’s surgical skills. I was group messaging about 6 other women in other parts of the country that had explants done around the same day and most of them seemed to have quite a bit of post surgical pain. I never even had to take any pain meds except for Tylenol. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a picnic but it was very, very tolerable.
It’ll be two weeks tomorrow and so far, I am very pleased with my results! I still have blood and the markings trapped under the surgical glue which makes the incisions look bad, but in the areas under my breast where the glue has peeled off, the incision lines are razor thin and barely noticeable. I have faith that once the glue falls off, the incisions will be super thin and neat looking. I am in love with the shape and I am so excited to have perky, natural breasts! I can’t even begin to describe how happy I am to be free of my implants! The reasons are too many to list!
I plan to update again so that you can see what they look like once the glue had fallen off and as the scars fade.
During my adolescence, I rapidly gained about...
During my adolescence, I rapidly gained about 40-50 lbs. By the time I was 20, I had lost the weight but I was left with saggy, asymmetrical breasts. I felt very insecure about my deflated appearance but I was never dissatisfied with my size. I was a full 34 B and I felt they fit my body just fine.
When I was in my late 20's, back in 2002, I decided to consult with some plastic surgeons. All three said although I was borderline for needing a lift but that I didn't need a lift unless I wanted very perky, symmetrical breasts. I went with a plastic surgeon who put in 450cc/470cc smooth saline implants, under the muscle and through the arm pit. No lift.
I ended up a 32dd/ddd. To me they looked huge on my 5'5, size 6 body. They still looked saggy and wide-set for my frame. I couldn't go without a bra and I needed giant granny bras and industrial sized sports bras to contain them. I've always been pretty shy and reserved, so having huge breasts made me feel very self conscious. I've been wearing minimizers and black clothes for way too long! I also enjoy heavy weight lifting, power lifting and other physical activities, so having these giant bags has been a hinderance.
As I've matured and gained 10 lbs, I'm now a 32 DDD/E and they sag even more. I've also developed CC in my right breast which has distorted it and further highlighted the asymmetry that was never corrected with my original surgery.
I went on 2 consults and both surgeons had the same treatment plan, deflate a couple weeks before surgery and explant with a wise pattern (aka anchor) lift. I trusted that both surgeons where good but frankly, I like Dr.Eberbach's before and after pictures better. He had a few cases similar to mine, all of which turned out nicely and many other lift pictures that looked beautiful. He also made suggestions such as fat grafting or smaller implants but he never got pushy regarding additional procedures and he was very honest. My plan is to do the lift first, wait 6 months and reassess. At that point if I'm sill not happy, I can decide on fat grafting. I don't ever plan on getting implants again but if the result is highly undesirable, I may be open to a small implant but I hope to avoid that at all costs!
On January 5th, 2018, I go in to for my pre-op and to have the saline deflated. On January 22nd, I'm going in for an explant and lift. I'm nervous, excited and scared all at the same time. I'm excited to see how much breast tissue is left but I'm so scared to possibly have deformed, shriveled up, sunken in breasts. I've already warned my boyfriend that it's going to take some time for me to wrap my head around these changes and to not pressure me to touch or see them. He's been very supportive but I'm not going to lie when I say that I get emotional when I think about how this could potentially affect, at least temporarily, our relationship. I hope and pray for an outcome that is better than I imagine. I've seen both amazing and scary results and everything in between over years of research. I will start posting pictures soon.
Thank you to all the brave ladies who have shared your experiences. I never would be able to get through all of this without all of you <3
When I was in my late 20's, back in 2002, I decided to consult with some plastic surgeons. All three said although I was borderline for needing a lift but that I didn't need a lift unless I wanted very perky, symmetrical breasts. I went with a plastic surgeon who put in 450cc/470cc smooth saline implants, under the muscle and through the arm pit. No lift.
I ended up a 32dd/ddd. To me they looked huge on my 5'5, size 6 body. They still looked saggy and wide-set for my frame. I couldn't go without a bra and I needed giant granny bras and industrial sized sports bras to contain them. I've always been pretty shy and reserved, so having huge breasts made me feel very self conscious. I've been wearing minimizers and black clothes for way too long! I also enjoy heavy weight lifting, power lifting and other physical activities, so having these giant bags has been a hinderance.
As I've matured and gained 10 lbs, I'm now a 32 DDD/E and they sag even more. I've also developed CC in my right breast which has distorted it and further highlighted the asymmetry that was never corrected with my original surgery.
I went on 2 consults and both surgeons had the same treatment plan, deflate a couple weeks before surgery and explant with a wise pattern (aka anchor) lift. I trusted that both surgeons where good but frankly, I like Dr.Eberbach's before and after pictures better. He had a few cases similar to mine, all of which turned out nicely and many other lift pictures that looked beautiful. He also made suggestions such as fat grafting or smaller implants but he never got pushy regarding additional procedures and he was very honest. My plan is to do the lift first, wait 6 months and reassess. At that point if I'm sill not happy, I can decide on fat grafting. I don't ever plan on getting implants again but if the result is highly undesirable, I may be open to a small implant but I hope to avoid that at all costs!
On January 5th, 2018, I go in to for my pre-op and to have the saline deflated. On January 22nd, I'm going in for an explant and lift. I'm nervous, excited and scared all at the same time. I'm excited to see how much breast tissue is left but I'm so scared to possibly have deformed, shriveled up, sunken in breasts. I've already warned my boyfriend that it's going to take some time for me to wrap my head around these changes and to not pressure me to touch or see them. He's been very supportive but I'm not going to lie when I say that I get emotional when I think about how this could potentially affect, at least temporarily, our relationship. I hope and pray for an outcome that is better than I imagine. I've seen both amazing and scary results and everything in between over years of research. I will start posting pictures soon.
Thank you to all the brave ladies who have shared your experiences. I never would be able to get through all of this without all of you <3
Provider Review
I am two months out from my procedure and I am thrilled. Everything about the experience was excellent. My results are very good and I am very happy with my results. I wish I would have had this done years ago by Dr. Eberbach. I feel like I’ve had both a literal and figurative weight lifted off my chest. I’m very happy to be natural, perky and normal sized again!