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"350cc Sientra Textured Anatomical Submuscular Implant, 25 yrs old, No Kids, Athletic" - La Jolla, CA
UPDATED FROM Xoxo411
3 years post
Regretting textured implants
$7,500
Currently researching next steps for my second surgery. I want to remove my textured implants. I am either going to do an explant + Fat transfer in two separate operations, or new implants + fat transfer, or just explant. I hate textured implants. They don't move, and I have chest pains. They definitely ripple. I also think mine weren't placed properly. My nipples are too high.
If anyone has suggestions or has experienced a similar problem, please comment or dm me!!
If anyone has suggestions or has experienced a similar problem, please comment or dm me!!
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UPDATED FROM Xoxo411
1 year post
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From the side view, and frontal view, this is an an example of what my implant is starting to look like. This one is way worse than mine, but I'm noticing the beginning stages of this. I REALLY hope this doesn't happen.
I read that breast tissue sometimes wont fully drape over the implant. Plastic surgery is such a gamble because you never know, and neither does the doctor, how its going to turn out. My issue is one of three things (if not all 3)..
1- my anatomy
2- chose the wrong implant
3- doctor did a poor job
Im not sure which one it is yet. I havent gone to Dr.G for a follow up about this yet. And better yet, I pointed out this ripple from week 3 post-op, and he said not to worry. I read back through my posts, and i mentioned this. :-(....
I had such little breast tissue to work with from the beginning, but isn't that WHY we get breast augmentations is to get fuller breasts. I feel like my surgeon maybe put me in an implant that was too big and my tissue isn't draping over it well, or the wrong shape. or too low?...
I really didn't want to focus on this in my life right now. I got these, was super excited, and didn't want to look back. I don't want to pay thousands for another procedure. Im 26, no kids. At this point, I feel like I need to see how this develops over time and try to forget its there. Once I actually have a stable career and a couple of kids, my breasts will probably have changed and Ill have the money to get these redone. But sincerely, just so sad about this.
I read that breast tissue sometimes wont fully drape over the implant. Plastic surgery is such a gamble because you never know, and neither does the doctor, how its going to turn out. My issue is one of three things (if not all 3)..
1- my anatomy
2- chose the wrong implant
3- doctor did a poor job
Im not sure which one it is yet. I havent gone to Dr.G for a follow up about this yet. And better yet, I pointed out this ripple from week 3 post-op, and he said not to worry. I read back through my posts, and i mentioned this. :-(....
I had such little breast tissue to work with from the beginning, but isn't that WHY we get breast augmentations is to get fuller breasts. I feel like my surgeon maybe put me in an implant that was too big and my tissue isn't draping over it well, or the wrong shape. or too low?...
I really didn't want to focus on this in my life right now. I got these, was super excited, and didn't want to look back. I don't want to pay thousands for another procedure. Im 26, no kids. At this point, I feel like I need to see how this develops over time and try to forget its there. Once I actually have a stable career and a couple of kids, my breasts will probably have changed and Ill have the money to get these redone. But sincerely, just so sad about this.
Replies (5)
September 21, 2016
Hey girl! So sorry to hear that you are now less happy with your implants. They looked so great in your after photos. Your review was one of the reasons I chose Dr. G! Are you having trouble seeing him for a follow up? Please keep us posted. I hope you are able to resolve your issues so that you are happy with your breasts. I am guessing you feel they look fine in clothes. Good luck.
September 26, 2016
Hey!! I haven't been in San Diego to go see him yet. Once he found out I was having this dilemma he reached out right away and was very empathetic. You and I definitely picked the right guy. I'm sure what I might need is a fat transfer since I'm just so lean up top. I carry most of my weight in " mah butt". Lol. I look totally great in clothes. I think we also tend to be our worst critics, and I'm analyzing my implants from every angle which most people aren't doing. I'll keep you updated. Once I find a solution I'm sure it will be resolved :)
December 21, 2016
ugh so sorry to hear about this. CAn you update where you are at with this?? Obviously You were so pumped about your [RS bleep] it sucks reading this negative post! Hpw are things going? are you still waiting?
December 19, 2017
Sucks girl :( I went to him but I found out he’s not board certified by the American board of PLASTIC surgery. Plus Eva was so unprofessional... and they World not show me before and afters no matter how much I asked for them so I walked away from surgery. He is a cool and nice guy but not very skilled. So sorry :( I live in San Diego if you ever wanna talk im here. I can imagine how bad you feel. Xo
October 31, 2018
I just checked on the ABP website and he's board certified. I know better than that girl! lol
October 31, 2018
Wow! I am just seeing this. I only interview board certified surgeons. At the time of my surgery, I double checked his name on the official website. When did you go to see him?
UPDATED FROM Xoxo411
1 year post
Starting to not be happy at all
Was really hoping this didn't happen. I am at my 1.5 year mark.
I told Dr.G that if I chose to lose weight in the future, I didn't want it to effect my implant and he told me that it would not.
A few months after my surgery, I was concerned from a couple of comments on here and I went to see him. He reassured me that my nipples were not too high, and my implants were placed perfectly for my frame.
I am now 7-8 pounds lighter,
And I can see ripples in my implant. Actually, from the early days I could feel it on the sides of my implants. I kept expressing my concern about it and he said not to worry.
I am am not sure what to do so I'm going to schedule a follow up with him to see what he suggests. I had very little Breast tissue to start with, so I'm not sure if a fat transfer would help. The last thing I wanted was to be another client that ends up having multiple surgeries and spending thousand of dollars. I have a girlfriend who had less breast tissue than I have an doesn't have this problem with her implants. So either we picked the wrong ones, Dr.G placed them poorly, or my anatomy just isn't doing it. Could be a combo of all 3.
Sincerely sincerely disappointed right now. I want to be able to be lean and in shape and enjoy my implants.
I told Dr.G that if I chose to lose weight in the future, I didn't want it to effect my implant and he told me that it would not.
A few months after my surgery, I was concerned from a couple of comments on here and I went to see him. He reassured me that my nipples were not too high, and my implants were placed perfectly for my frame.
I am now 7-8 pounds lighter,
And I can see ripples in my implant. Actually, from the early days I could feel it on the sides of my implants. I kept expressing my concern about it and he said not to worry.
I am am not sure what to do so I'm going to schedule a follow up with him to see what he suggests. I had very little Breast tissue to start with, so I'm not sure if a fat transfer would help. The last thing I wanted was to be another client that ends up having multiple surgeries and spending thousand of dollars. I have a girlfriend who had less breast tissue than I have an doesn't have this problem with her implants. So either we picked the wrong ones, Dr.G placed them poorly, or my anatomy just isn't doing it. Could be a combo of all 3.
Sincerely sincerely disappointed right now. I want to be able to be lean and in shape and enjoy my implants.
I mean, I love having them! I think for a lot of women it's so worth it. Its definitely a risk though just like any surgery. I would check out the new implant called "The Ideal Implant". I was just reading up about it. It's a saline filled, silicone double shelled implant. Apparently it holds its shape better, and if it WERE to rupture, the body absorbs saline unlike silicone. But i personally would have never gotten Saline before this implant. Ive seen too many of my friends get Saline and they warp over time.