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Arm Lift / Breast Implants in 2012
UPDATED FROM 1LoLo1
3 years post
When to throw in the towel?
WORTH IT
It has been nearly 4 years since my original surgeries. In a couple of months I will have had 7 surgeries and/or procedures on my breasts. Original implants were 11/2012, failed repair 12/2012, failed repair 2/2013, implants removed 2/2014, revision surgery and smaller implants 11/2014, repair to revision 1/2016, and sometime in the next coming months implant removal.
At my first revision my PS used Silk to recreate a pocket for each breast and repair symastia. My right breast didn't hold and it was drifting over the center again. At my second revision my PS reused the original Silk and bolstered my right breast and reinforced my left. For some odd reason my left breast is now a full size bigger and rounder than my right and the right isn't holding.
I am going to remove the implants and keep them out a year at the very least. My PS and I want to see how they retract after having used the Silk. I am hoping that enough of a fold was created so that they look OK. To my PS's credit, he has done an amazing job of making my breasts look real again. The over-dissection left me without a natural fold and I think this has been the source of the ongoing issues.
I am pretty beat down about all of this. Four years and 7 procedures is a lot.
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At my first revision my PS used Silk to recreate a pocket for each breast and repair symastia. My right breast didn't hold and it was drifting over the center again. At my second revision my PS reused the original Silk and bolstered my right breast and reinforced my left. For some odd reason my left breast is now a full size bigger and rounder than my right and the right isn't holding.
I am going to remove the implants and keep them out a year at the very least. My PS and I want to see how they retract after having used the Silk. I am hoping that enough of a fold was created so that they look OK. To my PS's credit, he has done an amazing job of making my breasts look real again. The over-dissection left me without a natural fold and I think this has been the source of the ongoing issues.
I am pretty beat down about all of this. Four years and 7 procedures is a lot.
= (
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UPDATED FROM 1LoLo1
1 year post
Well, well, well...
This is only an update on my heel. My home remedies have probably helped but obviously after 3 months I need more help. Today I went to a Podiatrist. I'm in a boot and will have a MRI on Monday to see if it's only an over-stretched ligament, torn ligament or bone bruise. = /
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July 26, 2014
Hi 1lolo1. Thank you for sharing your review. I'm getting consultations for an arm lift. One doctor says no problem and the other is more cautious and doesn't feel the scar would be worth the slight change the surgery would give me. You look wonderful. Are you happy with the scar placement and has your scar become wider at one year post? I'm told with the scar completely hidden on the inside that surgeons cannot go as tight and complications are higher for nerve damage. I hope your foot gets better and it's nothing serious.
July 26, 2014
Hi Newmeaug13, Thank you! I feel really good about my arms and lower body lifts. It's been 1 1/2 years now and my scars are getting better and better. In fact, in some lighting (not the dark haha) they don't even show. I am very happy with the scar placement and they have not become wider. I am even working out with weights and have added muscle and they still are nice and narrow.
My PS took a lot off as you can see from my before pictures. In certain areas I only have slight numbness but it is not annoying at all. I looked at your profile and can't see what your arms look like. Only you can be the judge of the worthiness of doing that surgery. I don't understand the one PS saying tighter would equal the possibility of more nerve damage. Either way they go they are still cutting which does damage nerves. Pulling tighter wouldn't do that, I think. That is a question your PS would have to answer for you though.
My foot has gotten better. I have 5 more days in the boot and then I have a follow up appointment. Thanks!
July 28, 2014
I just found your review and so glad I did...We seem to have had all the same surgeries. I too am planning on having my implants removed and the pockets rebuilt, so it was nice to read a little about that. My first surgeon didn't do a very good job with the breast lift and implants so they must come out. I am 11 weeks out from having a lower body lift with a new PS. I had my arms done with the first surgeon and those are in need of a revision also. At that same time I also had a lower face/neck lift, that seems to be holding...Lol Did you have the butt lift also when you had your LBL? Please keep the pictures coming, it's so nice to see the incisions a year and beyond...Thanks,
July 28, 2014
Hi AZDee. I think we've spoken before but it was before your arms were done. I'm sorry you have to have those revised. And, the boobs...ugh...sorry about that too. I hope your LBL goes well!
I guess just the nature of the LBL lifted my rear initially but gravity does set in and I think it's back to where it was but it does look better. That's one thing about the LBL that no one really says. The lower half of us is just heavier and gravity will set in. So, no, I technically didn't have a butt lift.
One thing I've learned is that plastic surgery is an art not a science. It didn't make me perfect I just look better. Hopefully. It's been 1 1/2 years and I'm doing great!
Good luck to you!!
July 28, 2014
Thanks I had my LBL and BBL and inner groin thigh lift about 2 1/2 months ago with a new and great new surgeon, he will be doing the breast work. I'm just not up to doing that right now, after reading your account I know it's going to be a lot physically and mentally...ugh Turns out there were implanted wrong from day one, so I have lived with that for over a year now...The arms will be fixed when I maybe do my eyes or some other little fix...
July 30, 2014
I want to do an arm lift and implants. I'm afraid this will also happen to me. I'm small breasted and don't want to be huge. Maybe 375 or 350. Not more than that. Thank you for putting your story on here. It's been enlightening. Good and bad ! I really want to do my arms. How long are your scars? Is it really noticeable? I had a TT and a bbl, love the TT not so in love with the bbl. but it's only been a week.....
July 30, 2014
Hi, You are welcome. My arm scars run from my arm pit to elbow. When looking at me from front or back they are not seen at all. They have faded a lot and will continue to do so. I'm sorry, I don't know all the abbreviations and don't know what bbl is. If it's only been a week that is in no way a true picture of what the final outcome will be for anything, not scars or your body. I had swelling for months. So please give yourself time to heal. Taking some pictures along the way may help you to see how your swelling goes down. I think I took pictures monthly or every 3 months.
July 31, 2014
Bbl. is lipo with a fat transfer to the butt. Brazilian butt lift. I wanted the full body lift but he didnt want to do it. Hopefully it will get better. Thank you for responding! If you have time can u send pics of the scars?
UPDATED FROM 1LoLo1
1 year post
Waiting
Since my last update I have seen my PS a couple of times. I had my implants removed and because waiting at least 3 months or more will give me the best healing time and end result this is what I've decided to do. May was my 3 month and during that time between Feb and May I took that time to really think about what I want to do.
I signed up to run in the Las Vegas 1/2 marathon which will be in November. So, I need to train for it and I know that if I were to replace my implants before then I would not be able to. My decision is to wait until after the 1/2 marathon. That extra time to heal will only be to my benefit. My PS said that about a month before the time I would like to schedule I should come in to discuss options.
I feel good with this decision. Weight training is getting my arms in good form and I've been running and increasing my distance. I've had a slight setback. My heel has been hurting so I'm doing other forms of cardio while I let that heal.
I signed up to run in the Las Vegas 1/2 marathon which will be in November. So, I need to train for it and I know that if I were to replace my implants before then I would not be able to. My decision is to wait until after the 1/2 marathon. That extra time to heal will only be to my benefit. My PS said that about a month before the time I would like to schedule I should come in to discuss options.
I feel good with this decision. Weight training is getting my arms in good form and I've been running and increasing my distance. I've had a slight setback. My heel has been hurting so I'm doing other forms of cardio while I let that heal.
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June 11, 2014
WOW! You look amazing! What a wonderful transformation.
July 15, 2014
I like the transformation,you look incredible. I hope all is well and your heel is healing and you can run again.
Best Wishes
July 15, 2014
Hi Bella Besos. Thank you. I'm doing great. My heel, however isn't. = ( I'm going to call a Podiatrist today. I'm thinking I have a bone spur. Have a wonderful day!
July 16, 2014
OH NO! I recently had toe surgery may 22nd before my smart-lipo on arms. If you can definitely take care of that. I say this because i was BLESSED with such beautiful feet from my grandma,NOT!
I had bunionectomy on both feet when i was 25. This May i had exotosis which is a bone growing over bone. Not painful at all. I say My bunionectomy was the Worst compared to toe,arms and wisdom teeth pulled out. Ok wisdom teeth rank high up there too. lol
Hope all works out.
July 16, 2014
Oh dear! That sounds bad. LOL I'll let you know. At least I know it's not a bunion.
July 16, 2014
lol. It was but it was 18 year sago and toe is now healed since may. I was afraid of back problems as i get older so i took care of these feet issues asap!
Hope yours is NOT a bone spur,i hear that is painful.
Keep me posted
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