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I think I want them removed! - Illinois

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I just wanted them lifted and filled out. They...

pinpinkMay 24, 2012
$10,000

I just wanted them lifted and filled out. They were deflated C/D breasts, because I lost weight. Very low and droopy, so I felt like I was an old granny. I didn't want huge [RS bleep] boobs! I didn't want anything noticeable that would draw attention from gawking men. I can't go anywhere without men staring, and I am very uncomfortable with that.
When I woke up from surgery, I knew I made a mistake. Very wide spread, way too big!
I have DDD'S! Yikes! I'm afraid to tell my PS that I am unhappy - he seems so proud of his work. Ugh. I shouldn't care, though, right? I also feel badly to tell my husband that I hate them beau
se I have been wanting this surgery for years, saving the money, done having kids, etc...and he thought I was fine the way I was. Now I feel guilty after spending $10,000 - what a waste! I have giant boobs that were supposedly lifted, but they are droopy oversized "beasts" that are more of a problem than ever. Was hoping to have firm little perky boobies that didn't need a bra! I can't even find bras in stores - have to special order - 32DDD is just not natural!
Sorry I am going on and on, but I just haven't expressed myself regarding this matter yet. I am 2 months post op, and I keep trying to talk myself into these, but now that it's warm and it's tank top season, I am really hating myself. This is exactly what I didn't want, and I made it clear to my doctor. I don't know what to do :(

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TCinIN
May 29, 2012
Do you mind sharing a little more information? Did you have silicon or saline implants? Over the muscle or under? Do you know what size cc and profile the implants are? Do you have any "before" pictures to compare to? I see that you did have a lift, but there is still a lack of upper pole fullness. I think that happens sometimes when we stress we want a "natural' look. Many times it the super-round upper pole fullness that gets the rap for looking fake. I imagine it is a very fine line for a PS to give a natural look to fill in the upper pole without it being too full and round. I would talk to my PS and ask what could be done, if anything. Most doctors really do want you to love the results.
pinpink
May 29, 2012
I have saline under the muscle, and I think they are 365 cc's (I don't have my cards on hand at the moment) I was very low prior to this....nipples were down to where the bottom of my breast lays now. I expressed that I didn't want to have that fake balloon look, and my PS said that my skin is very thin, so bringing them closer together wasn't working - too much rippling would show through at the cleavage. And I didn't want "lima bean" shape, so that is probably why he didn't fill in the upper area so much??? I will post "before" picture soon. Thanks!
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TCinIN
May 31, 2012
I'm still on pain meds, so I will try to make sense. I think your PS did a great job on the lift. From the research I've done, your nipple position is what would be considered Ideal. The nipple incision is about the best I've ever seen. You are very thin, and I don't know if you would have had the tissue to make over the muscle implants work. The only other different decision that could have been made would be silicon instead of saline. I don't think that would be a big difference in appearance and with someone as young as you, silicon is a lot more risk and maintenance. By all means, see your PS and see if there is anything he can do to make you happier. You may have to have the implants removed or have much smaller ones put in to get the perkier look you want. I hope things work out for you. Keep me posted.
pinpink
May 31, 2012
Thank you for your comments :)
I am very happy with the nipple placement....I do wish that I went smaller - you are right, it would probably be the only way to perk up. I just worry that I will have to be lifted again if I have a smaller implant put in. :/
Im not ready to go through this all over again, especially financially.
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Five months later and I'm depressed as ever. I...

pinpinkAugust 22, 2012
five months later and I'm depressed as ever. I just can't talk myself into these huge breasts. I feel fat. I'm tired of the looks. Tired of spending hours searching for bras that work. I've gone through almost $1000 worth of bras, and I'm still not satisfied! My clothes look stupid. I can't wear white. I only wear black so I appear smaller.
So I am contemplating having the implants removed. But I wonder if they will be sagging too much? I am hoping they will at least be a little better than what I looked like originally.
I would love to just have them removed, smaller implants put in, and lifted again. I really really really wish that I just had small, "full" breasts. C cup. That's it.
I'm so upset about the disappointment I feel. I was sooooo excited to do this, but just unbelievably depressed now. And all of the money spent!!!

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Moneypenny
August 22, 2012
Im still in the research phase, but from what I gather, most PS's have a revision policy.Maybe check that out. It's important to be very honest with your dr so give it a try and see. I hope it works out.
pinpink
August 23, 2012
Thank you, I will definitely check into that. Every time I go back for follow ups I chicken out because he seems so proud of his work. And he convinces me that the size is perfect for me! But triple D's??! Come on! Just doesn't seem normal. It's not! It's a pain in the neck!
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breastochangeo
August 23, 2012
Hi, Pinpink. I'm sorry you're so unhappy with your results. I agree with those who've told you to be honest with your surgeon. While it's great that he's proud of his work, what's important is that YOU can be proud. If you haven't already, I would also suggest posting your pics to the doctor Q/A section and ask for their opinions on the best course of action. That might help prepare you for a face-to-face with your own surgeon. Best of luck.
pinpink
August 23, 2012
Thanks so much for your comments! I think I will definitely do that before my next appt :)
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Angie_M
August 23, 2012

Hi there,

I'm sorry you're so unhappy with your results. You might also want to check out RealSelf's breast implant removal and breast implant revision communities to give you some insight and support into this process.

pinpink
August 23, 2012
THANK YOU, I WILL!
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These implants have got to go!

pinpinkJuly 10, 2013
16 months later, after somehow learning to love my dumb "big boobs", they have changed. They dropped or something? One day I woke up and my right nipple just looked funny. It is definitely lower. It seems like the implant shifted. I don't know. I'm back to hating these again because they just make me look fat, and they are in my way. Size 32 G bras are a pain to shop for (pretty much online only) and I'm tired of slouching to disguise my largeness. I'm so uncomfortable, I just want to get rid of them. I would love to be re-lifted after removal, but I don't want to spend the money.
I'm sure I will be happier as a B or C cup than a G cup though!

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Mommy2Two
July 10, 2013
oh my, I can't imagine being a G! I also just wanted a little something extra and went from 34B to 34DD and hate them. I've only had a them a few months, but knew right away I wanted them either smaller or out, so i'm opting for out. Surgery is next Tuesday the 16th. Local with IV and same crease incision. Can't wait. So tired of all the troubles these things have caused for me and now I have to work on trying to forgive myself about all the money and time I've wasted. It's just awful. I hope you are able to finally get the result you were wanting in the first place.
pinpink
July 11, 2013
Wow, good luck to you! I hope everything goes well for you. :) You're right - this is such an awful feeling going through this (especially because of the expense and the fact that it's all by choice!) I'm seeing my surgeon tomorrow about this. I have talked with him 3 times about how he made them too big, but he manages to convince me every time that they are perfect for me! So frustrating.
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Mommy2Two
July 18, 2013
How did things go after you met with your surgeon? I got mine out yesterday. Best decision ever...
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