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after disappointment w my first surgery decided to upgrade to Silicone and a higher profile implant-not a good idea...
UPDATED FROM BringOnTheBoobzz
9 months post
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$5,750
Just Incase I missed it or to help provide any useful info for others I thought I'd provide some extra info in an additional post.
I'm 5'4, 157 lbs currently (usually fluctuate between 147 and 160). I have had children and I am in my 30s. I was a VERY deflated 38 b before any surgery. After weightloss my band has gone down to 36 or 34, but most 34 fit best. After my first surgery I was a 36D. After dr bernsten stuffed these huge UHP (ultra high profile) implants in me I am currently wearing a 34DDD, which I think I may need a larger cup size. I did want to be full and have more projection but it went to the extreme and because he didn't do any reshaping of the breast (i.e. A lift) the shape isn't pretty and he tried to compensate with a larger implant. I thought that was the right decision and looked past the need for a larger cc volume implant but after much research that is not the RIGHT thing to do if you want your results to last.
My advice is do not try to avoid a lift.. You will be unhappy w the appearance and in the long run you will need one any way because the breast tissue will just hang off the implant anyway and will not be pretty. Which is why we all have this surgery to have boobs with volume but most importantly pretty boobs with volume. Don't be scared of the thought of scars, they will fade in time, just do it, you will be happy you did in the long run and your results will last longer.
As mentioned in my last post I am now a year and 3 months into this whole process since my first surgery and I am on my way to a 3rd surgery. I likely will be getting a full lift with implants (smaller than I have now). The lift does scare me, the thought of scars kind of scares me but I can look past that. I want nice results that LAST! So I can stop wasting all of my time, energy and money on this crap!! I swore to myself I wouldn't be the person this would happen to and avoided the "horror" stories but realize that it is real and it happened to me so it *could* happen to you. Not trying to scare anyone out of this surgery, but to put an awareness and stress the importance on your research and making sure you find a surgeon who is skilled, stands by their work (will offer surgery to fix problems/concerns at little to no cost) and who actually care about their patients. I can't imagine not having done this surgery, which is why I am trying to find a dr who can help me fix the problem. Just be careful in your decision ladies that's all...
I'm 5'4, 157 lbs currently (usually fluctuate between 147 and 160). I have had children and I am in my 30s. I was a VERY deflated 38 b before any surgery. After weightloss my band has gone down to 36 or 34, but most 34 fit best. After my first surgery I was a 36D. After dr bernsten stuffed these huge UHP (ultra high profile) implants in me I am currently wearing a 34DDD, which I think I may need a larger cup size. I did want to be full and have more projection but it went to the extreme and because he didn't do any reshaping of the breast (i.e. A lift) the shape isn't pretty and he tried to compensate with a larger implant. I thought that was the right decision and looked past the need for a larger cc volume implant but after much research that is not the RIGHT thing to do if you want your results to last.
My advice is do not try to avoid a lift.. You will be unhappy w the appearance and in the long run you will need one any way because the breast tissue will just hang off the implant anyway and will not be pretty. Which is why we all have this surgery to have boobs with volume but most importantly pretty boobs with volume. Don't be scared of the thought of scars, they will fade in time, just do it, you will be happy you did in the long run and your results will last longer.
As mentioned in my last post I am now a year and 3 months into this whole process since my first surgery and I am on my way to a 3rd surgery. I likely will be getting a full lift with implants (smaller than I have now). The lift does scare me, the thought of scars kind of scares me but I can look past that. I want nice results that LAST! So I can stop wasting all of my time, energy and money on this crap!! I swore to myself I wouldn't be the person this would happen to and avoided the "horror" stories but realize that it is real and it happened to me so it *could* happen to you. Not trying to scare anyone out of this surgery, but to put an awareness and stress the importance on your research and making sure you find a surgeon who is skilled, stands by their work (will offer surgery to fix problems/concerns at little to no cost) and who actually care about their patients. I can't imagine not having done this surgery, which is why I am trying to find a dr who can help me fix the problem. Just be careful in your decision ladies that's all...
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UPDATED FROM BringOnTheBoobzz
9 months post
9 month update
I have been updating my review under my original BA review and thought it would be a good idea to update here since its been a while and because I have been having complications and used two different surgeons for both surgeries.
At first the staff at MPS were really great and seemed helpful, unfortunately the kind helpfulness in the nurses and patient coordinator have to be looked past when the dr is lacking patient care. At first I was happy w my results w the revision. I ended up w a larger size than I hoped for but thought I could deal. Well little by little I started having discomfort that has worsened. Dr bernsten has failed to acknowledge my concerns for the last 6 months and has agreed to down size my implants at just the cost of new smaller implants however is uninterested in helping me figure out the root cause of my pain. Not to mention if I downsize I will be in the same boat I was before my revision--upset w the look, shape and size of my augmented breasts. He became very smug, rude and I started worrying about the results I would end up with and his lack of seeming like he had my best interest at heart and he really didn't seem to care about the look or long term results I ended up with.
Long story short.. (Or I'll try to be!) I had 3 kids, significant weight gain and loss up and down. I had very deflated breasts with NO upper pole. Nipples were pointing forward and not down, didn't have much breast tissue to think i needed a lift, but after much research the only way to achieve a good long lasting result would have been to get a full lift w implants which is why I'm unhappy w my results and instead of dr bartell or dr bernsten fixing this the RIGHT way they just stuffed larger implants in and I believe caused me more problems that I pray are fixable!
I am now consulting with other Drs in the area and potentially out of state to correct my concerns and problems of my breasts. Ladies.. Please do your research!! And do it good! Don't rush into the surgery and if something doesn't seem right, trust your gut. These online reviews are extremely important and helpful and I can honestly say I never thought I'd be the unfortunate one to have these complications but here I am at least $15,000 later in need of a 3rd surgery and looking at spending at minimum another $9,000 for a 3rd surgery! It sucks, it's so frustrating that I could cry most days, I'm so upset w myself and I shouldn't blame myself for the lack of care and skills of the surgeons I choose! Make sure the surgeon you are chosing for your initial BA is good at revision surgery also and 20+ years experience doesn't always mean they are a great dr.
Happy to answer any questions anyone has!
At first the staff at MPS were really great and seemed helpful, unfortunately the kind helpfulness in the nurses and patient coordinator have to be looked past when the dr is lacking patient care. At first I was happy w my results w the revision. I ended up w a larger size than I hoped for but thought I could deal. Well little by little I started having discomfort that has worsened. Dr bernsten has failed to acknowledge my concerns for the last 6 months and has agreed to down size my implants at just the cost of new smaller implants however is uninterested in helping me figure out the root cause of my pain. Not to mention if I downsize I will be in the same boat I was before my revision--upset w the look, shape and size of my augmented breasts. He became very smug, rude and I started worrying about the results I would end up with and his lack of seeming like he had my best interest at heart and he really didn't seem to care about the look or long term results I ended up with.
Long story short.. (Or I'll try to be!) I had 3 kids, significant weight gain and loss up and down. I had very deflated breasts with NO upper pole. Nipples were pointing forward and not down, didn't have much breast tissue to think i needed a lift, but after much research the only way to achieve a good long lasting result would have been to get a full lift w implants which is why I'm unhappy w my results and instead of dr bartell or dr bernsten fixing this the RIGHT way they just stuffed larger implants in and I believe caused me more problems that I pray are fixable!
I am now consulting with other Drs in the area and potentially out of state to correct my concerns and problems of my breasts. Ladies.. Please do your research!! And do it good! Don't rush into the surgery and if something doesn't seem right, trust your gut. These online reviews are extremely important and helpful and I can honestly say I never thought I'd be the unfortunate one to have these complications but here I am at least $15,000 later in need of a 3rd surgery and looking at spending at minimum another $9,000 for a 3rd surgery! It sucks, it's so frustrating that I could cry most days, I'm so upset w myself and I shouldn't blame myself for the lack of care and skills of the surgeons I choose! Make sure the surgeon you are chosing for your initial BA is good at revision surgery also and 20+ years experience doesn't always mean they are a great dr.
Happy to answer any questions anyone has!
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UPDATED FROM BringOnTheBoobzz
2 months pre
Just counting down the days!!
Counting down the days till my revision surgery! And trying not to get impatient! I feel like I have been on and off the roller coaster of emotions! Happy/scared/excited/guilt...etc! I know I want to go through with my revision! I just wish it were sooner! Last time I booked my surgery within a month but it will be here before you know it!! I have found some wish pix, and some "don't want" pix! Since I'm a little scared of going TOO big and having a fake or unnatural look. But I cannot wait, I need to find ways of keeping myself busy instead of obsessing over boobs! Lol I should work out or something and tone up my tummy with all the holiday eating around the corner lol!
They say revision is easier than the first time around and I hope this is true! The plan is to get around 700cc HP natrelle implants through the breast fold and I will be getting a crescent lift on my right boob. :)
They say revision is easier than the first time around and I hope this is true! The plan is to get around 700cc HP natrelle implants through the breast fold and I will be getting a crescent lift on my right boob. :)
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October 23, 2015
I am so excited for you!! It's less than two months away now - time is going to fly by sooo fast! I can't wait until you're past all this stress and can just relax and enjoy them:)
October 23, 2015
Meeeee tooooooo girl!! me too!! :) thanks for the support I'm super excited!!
October 24, 2015
I have 700 hp silicon I am 36dd I was pretty flat
October 24, 2015
Mentor or natrelle?? I don't see any review/pics for you to get a good idea of how they look :( are you happy with them?
October 26, 2015
yes i am still happy mentor silicone hp over the muscle it was probably 11 years ago. I had 450 cc but after breast feeding it was like a Ballon that had lost air. I asked the ps if I should go sub muscle and he said no I had some a small amount of breast tissue lol I told I was flat I stayed over the muscle it's been fine for me I am sure you will be happy
October 26, 2015
Good luck! They will be wonderful. I had a lift and augmentation in May then went larger with inspira srx by natrelle this past month to help with ripples. I'm super pleased. You deserve it!! Prayers!
November 15, 2015
I want to see your pics of your mod plus, did u take them down? My dr ordered both for me but I think I want to make sure I get hp
November 15, 2015
I had moderates, not mod plus, I actually wanted mentor mod plus and if I had them I am pretty positive I would be pleased with them over moderates!
I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through this and that you're headed for a 3rd surgery, but this post is so, so important and so on point!!
What you are describing was me to a T - I finally went for a consult after all my years of wanting to have this surgery only to have my PS recommend a lift. I was traumatized - a lift?? I was small breasted, so why did I need a lift?? Not to mention the dreaded scars...it seriously put a damper on the whole thing for me and I was crushed. I left there crying my eyes out that I couldn't be one of those women that just threw an implant in there and made my breasts beautiful - I had to be one of those that needed more work (and scars) than that?!?!
My PS explained much the same things that you wrote above - he was concerned and thinking of my long-term results - if I opted to not do the lift, I'd have ok results initially, but I'd be back between 12-18 months due to sagging and would have to do the lift anyway, that a BA cannot change the shape of your breasts - no matter how BIG of an implant you put in there! Whatever shape you are starting out with is the shape you will end up with - just a BIGGER version. A lift is the only thing that will change that for the better. He said that gravity gets us all in the end and the bigger the implant, the heavier that implant is and the sooner you begin to sag, etc...
I'm almost a year out and I can honestly say that I'm so happy I trusted my PS. Thankfully I only needed a benelli lift so the scars are only around my areolas. They still manage to upset me at times, because sometimes they still look red or puffy, but everyone heals different and I know that given more time, they'll fade more. I'm also very, very hard on myself - my hubby swears they're good lol
I agree with you - do your research and trust the surgeon that you choose if he tells you that you need a lift, chances are he's looking out for your long-term results! I've seen some women on this site that were saggier than I was to start with and they got quite a large implant with no lift. Almost a year later, I can promise you that their results are far from spectacular and I always think to myself that my PS was right when I see a situation like that.
I think it's so important for you to write this and like you said - to put an awareness out there that we all require something different to achieve the results that we're hoping for and that we'll hopefully be happy with :-)
I'm thinking of you beautiful girl and I'll be looking out to see what you decide and how you make out! xoxo
So thanks again for your support. I really feel like a loony tune, crazy, nut job and I really just want to move past this all and move on w life so I can stop the constant worry and for Christ sake stop spending money I don't have!!!
I agree with you - sometimes the more you know actually makes it more dangerous than being completely blind to all of it because you start over analyzing every little thing.
I'm so sorry to hear that you're in pain - that's horrible and for that reason alone, they have to try to fix this! Has your PS mentioned what is causing the pain?
Being that this would be your 3rd go round, I completely understand your hesitancy, but make sure you see multiple docs for opinions - don't just go with the 1st thing you hear, and most of all, trust your gut! I don't believe you'll end up with battle scars and nothing else - you just have to make sure that you end up in the right hands :-)
Please keep me posted with how you're doing!
I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness and support!
I feel for you and I hear what you're saying. Take your time to decide who you want to go with based on what feels right to you. I wish I had better advice or suggestions :-( If you were closer to NY, I'd recommend my PS in a heartbeat...