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24 Yr Old 5' 9" Breast Implants W Lift 650 Cc's Silicone - Jacksonville, FL

UPDATED FROM cutie2014
2 months post

Tbh

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cutie2014
$7,325
I don't really know how to feel about my procedure at this point. I love my breasts the size and the shape that they are, but I am not happy that I have this issue with my left one of course. It is shaped differently than the other one, it sits up higher, it's not as soft and ultimately it's painful. I'm getting sharp pains inside my breast coming and going. I pray that nothing more serious is wrong with me :'-( it's been a week already since I found this out and my PS still has not told me anything. I pray that I did not make a mistake choosing him to be my PS. I hate to say that but I just want this to improve. Otherwise who knows what I will end up like later down the line. I'm so upset about this that I just don't want to think about it, but I can't help doing it. Did this happen to anyone else? Do you have any advice? I know Hos is with me through it all so I need to not worry.

cutie2014's provider

Timothy Fee, MD

Timothy Fee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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C
May 13, 2016
I am so sorry for the pain you are in. Sending prayers up for you.
C
May 13, 2016
Thank you so much love they are much appreciated!!
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P
May 13, 2016
How can your ps not be saying anything ? That seems wrong! I would call their office tomorrow and get this figured out. I am so sorry you're going through this.
C
May 13, 2016
I know right it doesn't make any sense, this was my first ever procedure and I haven't even had them 3 whole months yet. I am definitely going to call them today and see what they plan on doing about this. This did not happen because of something I did I'm sure. Thank you so much for your kind words!!
J
May 18, 2016
I'm sorry for what you're going through, did he not tell you about the risks of capsular contracture before your surgery? I am not happy with my results from him either but I don't think I have a contracture. A friend of my boyfriends went to a doctor out of town and loves her results but also has a developing contracture.
C
May 19, 2016
Thank you so much Hun. I don't remember if he told me about contracture before the surgery, but I knew about it from doing research. I just think it's crazy how it happened on one side and not the other. Somehow this went from blood needing to dissolve to let the breast settle (what I was initially told) to capsular contracture. What did they end up doing when you expressed your concerns with them? I first called them last Friday, someone was supposed to call me Monday and now it's almost Friday again and I've heard nothing. I don't know what to say except this is not right
J
May 20, 2016
I've only expressed my concerns at my 2 post op appointments. Each time I said I wasn't happy and he explained away my concerns and told me my breasts look great. I'm mostly upset because during my consult I told him what I wanted and that if I needed a lift I would probably wait to have the surgery as I don't have children and he assured me I didn't need to lift my nipples enough for a lift and that my results would look great. Here I am 6 months later and my breasts don't look like I spent over $5k. I could've just gone out of the country and had a vacation and better results with less money. I haven't called back since my post op a couple of months ago because I'm not 100% sure he'll be able to give me the result I want if he thinks the results I currently have are anything buy undesirable. My future sis in law went to him for a tummy tuck and had some concerns after her procedure and after the standard time most surgeons tell you to wait to see how things settle he addressed her concerns in another procedure for a very minor fee to pay the anesthesiologist/nurse.
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E
June 4, 2016
Hey hun. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and hope all is well!
C
June 9, 2016
Thank you so much hunny sorry I'm seeing this so late I definitely do appreciate it!! I just spoke with my Dr's office and they scheduled me to go in and see him in about 2 weeks. Glad I have been calling because otherwise they would have just continued to have me sitting here in limbo! Smdh just letting me slip right on through the cracks it's a shame.
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E
June 24, 2016
Its a shame that they treat people like this. I hope all is well and they have made things right!
C
June 24, 2016
Thanks lady I was able to see the dctr this past Wednesday, but it wasn't a lot of help. I thought they would get the manufacturer of the implants to cover the procedure but they're talking about charging me $ 1600 to fix it. The surgical coordinator told me to call back Tuesday if I don't hear anything by them but you know what that means smh. So I guess I'm going to have to figure this out and get it fixed when I can
8
June 26, 2016
Don't wait...likely the implant is being replaced and he is charging you surgical/anesthetic fees again. With it being so close, I would have a bit of a fit about that....mine came 4 years after surgery back in 03, and got charged a little less than that for those reasons....I read you had puckering too....you might want to check with the Dr. I mentioned in the other post....I know its a trip for you, but....
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E
July 27, 2016
Thinking of you breast friend. Hope all is well
8
June 26, 2016
I am sorry about your experience....that being said, I am very close to you geographically, and am heading to Dr. Krau in Miami.....maybe you have him take a look. The company would cover the implant cost with your JAX surgeon, or him, you can check out Mentor's site (if that is the brand) and see the warranty. I had a capsular contraction in 2003 that was replaced; unfortunately I was subglandular, and further unfortunately, I had a surgeon that replaced me with the same implant unbeknownst to me or Mentor....now Dr. Krau is fixing everything. I know it is far, but I don't care.... Also, it looks like maybe your implants are Moderate profile plus? you might want to find that out too... hope this helps, not hurts...hang in there, I have seen much worse...I have been much worse capsularlly contracted...it does get better.
C
June 27, 2016
Wow thank you Hunny and for your recommendations. That does make a lot of sense it probably is for the surgical fees etc. I have thought about contacting another dr and I have heard a lot about dr Krau on here and seen his work. He seems to be a good Dr. Idk of it would be best my aunt was like I should go back to the same Dr because he know what he did and he would be able to fix it best ect. I just know you're right when you pay so much money to have something done you expect it to be right. Thanks again for your advice and suggestions I think it is worth to ask another dr
C
June 27, 2016
And oh yeah on the mentor card that I had after surgery says I have 650 cc high profile as well
UPDATED FROM cutie2014
2 months post

A little scared

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cutie2014
So I went to my two month post op appmnt today & found out that I have capsular contracture in my left breast:-( I am going to have to be operated on again. My PS said he may be able to get it covered but they just said they will let me know :'(

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E
May 4, 2016
I was just looking at your post to see if you had any updates. I am so sorry to hear about you having to have surgery again. I pray that everything goes well and that you definitely don't have to come out of pocket. Please keep us updated. Sending my love Breast Friend!
C
May 4, 2016
Thank you so much love I really do appreciate it!! And I'm glad to see that you are healing up well, I hope best for you!!!
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E
May 4, 2016
Otherwise how are you feeling?
C
May 4, 2016
Other than that I feel the same. It's just I'm leaving my hometown for a cruise for my best friend's bday tomorrow only to find this out the day before
C
May 4, 2016
I thank God for me being here though. I know He is in control & He will see me through!
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E
May 4, 2016
Try to enjoy yourself hun all will work out! Leave it in His hands!
C
May 4, 2016
Yes love thank you much!!
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P
May 5, 2016
I'm so sorry to read that you are going through this. I really hope that you can enjoy your holiday and I know it will all be okay xoxo
C
May 5, 2016
Thank you so much I really appreciate it
J
May 6, 2016
Oh man, I hope you can get through this ok, but your bubbles are beautiful. ...this b is my kind of "wish" pic....can I ask how much everything g came put to for the lift and implants?
C
May 6, 2016
Thank you so much!!! It came up to ~$7000 for both. I hope that your procedure goes well
UPDATED FROM cutie2014
1 month post

1 month post op pics

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cutie2014
Here are a couple pics just to give you an idea of what I mean. This bra is a 34 H. The lady who fitted me at Dillard's said that the majority of women wear the wrong size bra. I'm like I know I would have been because before this surgery, I knew barely anything about bras lol. The wires in the bras gives the max support & keeps them in place.

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C
April 1, 2016
That breast that's still a bit high still has to do some catching up
Y
April 1, 2016
Like your result my doctor recomend 800 scared of that number lol
C
April 1, 2016
Yes I believe 800 is the largest that you can go in silicone?? I could be wrong but yes, I'm sure it will also depend on your frame, height, etc. I'm in love with my size I feel like it's just right for me. My doctor went with what he thought looked the best and that's what your PS should do as well
Y
April 2, 2016
I like your results to but i have now 450 saline plus my tissue they tell me that is like 650 silicon that if i want to see diferent 800
C
April 2, 2016
Thank you!!:-) So what you have now in saline is like equal to what 650 would look like in silicone, but you want a bit larger? I know what you mean about being weary of 800, but depending on how much of a difference you want it may be a good fit. I just know for me and where I started, I didn't have much breast tissue to start and for my height and breast plate width, 700 was way too big for me. The first PS I went to a consultation with put 700 and 750 sizers on me to see how I liked it & it just made me look huge on top, like top heavy. My PS I ended up having the surgery with said 750 is too large for me just getting implants. Maybe if this is your second time around there may be a difference? Have you gone to more than 1 PS to get multiple opinions? Cause if you go to like 3 instead of just one they may have a different opinion & you may get a better feel of what size will be best. That's what I did & I thank God that I got the Dr. I did, glad I did not go with the first one.
Y
April 10, 2016
Thanks mamita he is a great doctor if i want a smaller size he can do that is not problem yes i went to another one that tell 575 and i am 5,9 that to small on me thanks
S
April 4, 2016
Looks great! How have your scars progressed? I have sterile strip on my nipple I'm so scared to see how it's going to look.
C
April 10, 2016
Thank you hunny!!! They have gotten a lot better, they're actually not as noticeable but definitely still there, but they're healing nicely! That's good that you're using the strips though everyone on hear I've seen that used them said they made a difference
Y
April 10, 2016
Put more pics please
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P
April 11, 2016
Wow!looking great!!