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**UPDATE** Not worth it, I am so unhappy - Kinston, NC
UPDATED FROM runnergirl82
11 months post
I want new implants!
$6,000
I must be crazy... I went to the PS to see if he thought he could repair the implant falling laterally and, muscle distortion, and the pain I have in my breast. We talked a lot and he mentioned getting the new Sientra HP implants. Now I want them super bad!I currently have 410 and 440 moderate profile. The 440 is 13.4cm wide and 4.2cm in projection, and the 410 is 13.0cm wide and 4.1cm projection. I want the 565cc which is 14.0cm wide, and 5.5cm projection. I want them and he said he could do the whole revision with the new implants for $4k. My husband doesn't want me to go bigger at all so convincing him to spend $4k on it is probably going to be impossible. Plus, I am still worried about my other issues. The PS said he can release more of the muscle medially and it may or may not solve my issues. And, if I just want the revision without new implants it would cost me $2k for OR and anesthesia fees. Plus, I am hesitant to even let him cut into me again. Ugh, I don't know what to do.
I have an appointment for a consultation with another PS for just a revision. The consult has been approved by my insurance, but I am not guaranteed that if he can do a revision that my insurance would cover it. Plus, this PS is through the insurance and doesn't have a lot of info and reviews out there on him. Idk what to do. Arg.
I have an appointment for a consultation with another PS for just a revision. The consult has been approved by my insurance, but I am not guaranteed that if he can do a revision that my insurance would cover it. Plus, this PS is through the insurance and doesn't have a lot of info and reviews out there on him. Idk what to do. Arg.
UPDATED FROM runnergirl82
8 months post
UPDATE! I am not happy
I am upset and think I need a revision. My doctor is not taking my concerns seriously AT ALL and seems to think that because the asymmetry is improved that everything is fine. Here are my concerns...
I am concerned about my right breast still, the implant is not centered on my breast and sits quite laterally on my chest. Because of this my breasts sit far apart and my right implant seems to be continually dropping laterally. I now have somewhat of a double bubble, but where my natural breast tissue bubble is medial and the implant bubble is lateral. I also have significant animation deformity on the right to the point where it is quite uncomfortable to use my pectoral muscle and when I do the implant becomes distorted and moves even more laterally. I'm not an expert by any means, but it feels like there is part of the muscle keeping it from being more medial. It just seems to be getting worse. My breasts look great in a bra, but without one my right is all messed up. It feels like the implant isn't in my lower medial pole at all. I feel ugly naked and have to constantly think about what my breasts might look like while having sex with my husband. This is probably TMI, but if I am on top propped up on my hands my right breast with distort making it look ridiculous. So, the entire time I need to concentrate on only using my left arm to prop my body up so it looks somewhat "normal" The concerns have taken over my thoughts and I feel like something wasn't done right in the first place. I let my PS know my concerns and he blew them off and didn't even address the issues I am having. Basically "When compared with the pre-op photos the result is acceptable. WTF!?! So, now I have spent $6,000 to hate myself even more.
I am concerned about my right breast still, the implant is not centered on my breast and sits quite laterally on my chest. Because of this my breasts sit far apart and my right implant seems to be continually dropping laterally. I now have somewhat of a double bubble, but where my natural breast tissue bubble is medial and the implant bubble is lateral. I also have significant animation deformity on the right to the point where it is quite uncomfortable to use my pectoral muscle and when I do the implant becomes distorted and moves even more laterally. I'm not an expert by any means, but it feels like there is part of the muscle keeping it from being more medial. It just seems to be getting worse. My breasts look great in a bra, but without one my right is all messed up. It feels like the implant isn't in my lower medial pole at all. I feel ugly naked and have to constantly think about what my breasts might look like while having sex with my husband. This is probably TMI, but if I am on top propped up on my hands my right breast with distort making it look ridiculous. So, the entire time I need to concentrate on only using my left arm to prop my body up so it looks somewhat "normal" The concerns have taken over my thoughts and I feel like something wasn't done right in the first place. I let my PS know my concerns and he blew them off and didn't even address the issues I am having. Basically "When compared with the pre-op photos the result is acceptable. WTF!?! So, now I have spent $6,000 to hate myself even more.
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Well I am in the same boat as you don't feel like you are the only one! We got them done about the same time and I am having just about the same issues! Only difference is my Dr is very understanding and sees I am very in happy! I have already had a partial lift after the implants and still feel like it wasn't enough! I go back in 2 weeks for another evaluation then going to schedule a apt to swap the implants out for bigger ones.... My skin is just too saggy and the implants aren't filling my skin they sit in one place and my skin drips down over it... I hate it!!! I am also thinking I am going to go with High Profile instead of Mod Plus... I feel like the Mod Plus are just too wide and don't project enough.... What a pain!!! Hopefully it will work out!
I am so so sorry you aren't happy. I guess I would just tell him you want it fixed. If it's effecting your sex life that's not okay. You're unhappy and he should want you happy I would think. Sending good vibes your way.
I personally think they look great and would be happy with your results.. The problem with asymmetry is that when you get your boobs enlarged, it enlarges the "flaw"... In this case I think they actually look much better. That is of course, only my opinion. In the end of it, If you aren't happy then you need to tell your surgeon and make him listen. I would be concerned too about any double bubbles and especially If you can feel the implant moving to the side.. It's only going to keep bothering you otherwise. I hope you get it fixed :) But take it from another lady, from what I can see in the pictures.. I think they look great!
Hello girl
I write this message to you and want to hug you. I have had a similar situation with myself and my doc. My right implant was placed off centre too and is laterally displaced. It matters to me...just like it does you!!
I got tired of being shoved off by my doc to the point where I finally saw 3 other docs and got online consults. They ALL said my implant is off and that my pocket was poorly disected. Like you...it sits out in my armpit...it even annoys me when I brush my arm over it. It will probably keep heading out further until I get it fixed. One doc told me its because I have strong pec muscles and because the muscle was disected incorrectly it will continue to push it out. You look just like me. I'm over it being told by my stupid surgeon that I should be happy with what I've got. ....f..k that!! They're my boobs and I'm not happy and I'm going to get them fixed one day Dr. Revis in Florida is a doc who may be fantastic to send your pics to to get some advice. He can fix me for sure. Bring my implants together and perform an internal bra technique which stops bottoming out and displacement out to the side.
Like yours...my surgeon here in Australia is completely unwilling to help me...what an [RS bleep].
I feel for you...I'm saving money for a revision and I'm going to someone who knows what he is doing next time hugs shelly xoxo
UPDATED FROM runnergirl82
2 months post
Good/bad boob days?!?
Am I the only one that has good and bad boob days?! Lol. I swear one day I hate them (because of my right one) and other days I like them and think one day I could love them. Today seems to be a good boob day. Idk why but some days they seem better and more symmetrical other days my right one seems awful.
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Hi, I came across you review while searching for answer to my own worry of boobies slow dropping. At 5 weeks and mine still look like someone flopped them on top of my chest.
Your story is very encouraging. I personally think they look beautiful and wish mine will end up like yours.
Would you be so kind to write more review? Has your right boob dropped further?
Thank you for sharing your story! I too have Frankenboob right now, eight days post op. Seeing your photos and reading your updates have really helped me!
Hi runnergirl, Did your issue with half your nipple not becoming erect ever go back to normal? My right nipple does something like that, half of it has no feeling, it doesn't react to cold by getting erect, but if I pinch it, I can make it scrunch up entirely, so I am having sensation issue, as well as nipple functioning issues, apparently they are different nerves that effect each issue. I'm 5.5 weeks post ba saline 300cc unders with tuba incision.
What is your status right now? I am going though the almost exact thing and I am about to start looking at new PS to get some opinions.
Your progress seemed slower than most but judging by your most recent pictures, they look fantastic! You look so amazingly natural! I would take that any day over ppl who look like they have two bowling balls attached to their body. We're always our own worst critics.
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Glad you're not rushing into anything. As you continue to research, I'm hoping an answer will be more clear to you. Are you in any discomfort? I know this might not help much, but I think you look great. Your before and after pictures are amazing. One other thing to think about is that in 10 years or so, there is a strong chance you'll need a revision of some sort anyway. So much to think about. Hang in there!
Oh shoot, sorry to hear this. Keep us posted!