POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision REVIEWS
after disappointment w my first surgery decided to upgrade to Silicone and a higher profile implant-not a good idea...
ORIGINAL POST
June 24th 2015 I had mentor saline moderate...
$5,750
June 24th 2015 I had mentor saline moderate profile implants put in. 475 on both sides filled to L525/R500 through the armpit incision and I have been trying to be patient however they just look flat and wide with no projection even from day one I wasn't happy with them.
I went in for a consult last Thursday and have decided to move forward with the revision with a completely different dr (not happy with my previous dr) we discussed sticking with saline to give me the upper pole and projection I need for my body frame. We discussed going with high profile allergan natrelle implants in the size range of 650 to 750.
Terry the patient coordinator said she would order several sizes around there and the dr would places sizers in during surgery to see what best fits me and my goals. So I will need to find some good wish pix to show my new surgeon! Just need to save money for it!
I went in for a consult last Thursday and have decided to move forward with the revision with a completely different dr (not happy with my previous dr) we discussed sticking with saline to give me the upper pole and projection I need for my body frame. We discussed going with high profile allergan natrelle implants in the size range of 650 to 750.
Terry the patient coordinator said she would order several sizes around there and the dr would places sizers in during surgery to see what best fits me and my goals. So I will need to find some good wish pix to show my new surgeon! Just need to save money for it!
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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. :)
Replies (11)
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!
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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