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POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision REVIEWS

36 Years Old, 5'10" , 158 Pounds, Replaced 16 Year Old Implants, from Saline over to Silicone Under - Jacksonville, FL

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When I was 21 I had had my first breast...

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When I was 21 I had had my first breast augmentation and went with saline implant and the surgeon put them over the muscle. I was never happy with them but I was young and thought I was stuck with what I got. I woke up during surgery and I feel like the doctor hurried to get the left one in and the corner of the implant stuck out under my left breast and I had an indention in my left cleavage, if you could really call it cleavage because they were pretty far apart. Ultimately I wasn't pleased with the fact that the implant stuck out, the lack of cleavage and the fact they were as hard as softballs. Fast forward, I am now 36 with two children and happy to say my family is complete. I felt like now was the perfect time so decided to get the look I've always wanted. I went from 390 cc on the left side to 695 cc and from 430 on the right to 745 cc. I was really worried about that size as it sounded so large but my surgeon was great at easing my fears and said he would try a few sizes and wouldn't over do it. They are perfect for my frame as I am 5'10" and 158 pounds. I ended up having a lot more difficult case than initially thought as I had capsular contracture in my left breast which had caused it to harden and look deformed and in order to achieve the cleavage I wanted he had to do a new pocket on the right one to push it more together. You will see in the before photos the hardened left breast and in my bikini laying down how the right went to the side. It is only two weeks out and I couldn't be more pleased. Of course they are still a little swollen and it will take them a while to settle but I got the natural feel and great cleavage I was going for. I will post updates to see progress as I go. Dr. Erez Sternberg at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery is fantastic!

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Erez Sternberg, MD

Erez Sternberg, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 19, 2015
Your results look great!!! Did you have drains? Any complications going from above muscle for so many years to below muscle? I've been above muscle 16plys years and getting a revision in Jan. my surgeon said I would have too many complications if I moved them below the muscle... After seeing your review I'm really curious about your recovery and any complications you may have had. Thanks!:)
September 19, 2015
Thank you! Yes,I did end up having drains for a week and three days due to all the internal stitching that had to be done. I think he thought he would just repair the capsule but turns out it needed to all be removed. Then on the right side he did extra stitching to push it in and give me the cleavage I wanted. The drains weren't terrible, really just more of an inconvenience, but in the end I'd much rather have those fluids out than in and cause infection. I also think it helped me not swell as much and reduce post recovery pain. My recovery is longer as far as not lifting my kids up, but at 6 weeks I will be fine and it will be worth it to not mess up the results. My surgeon was fantastic and had the expertise to do what needed to be done. His name is Dr. Erez Sternberg if you want to reach out to him on here with your concerns. Good luck!
May 4, 2016
Just wanted to check back. 8 months post op and couldn't be happier! See updated photos.
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27 days post

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9 weeks post op update

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i am very pleased with replaing my saline over with silicone under. They feel so much more natural and i feel loik great at this point. Looking forward to seeing what they look like at 6 months.

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