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Second Deflation, Can't Decide on Lift with or Without Implant? - Maryland, MD

UPDATED FROM Upside
1 year post

48 YO, with Saline Deflation, Saggy, Stretched out and in Need of Happy Breasts Back!

$10,000
I am so nervous to use the Dr in Miami I have chosen. Even though he has a good reputation, he has Napoleon complex and talks down to me as if I am stupid. I do not like that at all about him. I am contemplating cancelling due to my discomfort with his tone and cockiness. I feel like it is a sign.... Or am I just being nervous nelly....??? I need words of wisdom, please.

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Cancel cancel cancel! You need to be 100% comfortable with your dr. I explanted with a lift 9 months ago and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself.
No implant just a lift? Every doctor I went to for consult said I wouldnt be happy without an implant. I have really big hips and fuller breasts balance them out. I am 50/50 on cancelling...I have to give blood on the 5th at his office...if he is not nice then I will have choice words for him!
If you are already having such second thoughts I would call and cancel. There are too many amazing plasyic surgeons to go with one that you don't vibe with. And of course they are going to encourage new implants! They make more money when they need fixing or replaced. My ps in St. Petersburg was great and didn't even mention a new set of implants. She actually said she has been removing more and more implants. I'm probably bottom heavy but I don't care. They are perky, soft and feel amazing!!
My implant insurance is covering his fees and the implant fee..I have to see if they will still give it to me if I use someone else...The Miami dr. made finances easy...I think that is why I used him...other docs wouldnt hear of dealing with my insurance. Pros and Cons to everything I guess...
Oh that's sucks. I would definitely look for another ps. That can't be the only one that they will cover. I paid a little under 7000$ for my explant and lift and we are still recovering from it financially. It makes me feel way better to know that we are done though. If I had replaced the implants I would always be looking at more surgeries and more money.
Cancel! As someone that went against my instincts, I can tell you it's the biggest mistake I've ever made. Check out Dr. Song in Georgia. His reviews are great and there are pictures under one of the reviews. Her breast are perky. And he accepts insurance.
What did you ended up doing?
Hope you cancelled!
UPDATED FROM Upside
1 year post

Still cant decide even though my surgery is scheduled for Jan 15th!

I had a health setback otherwise known as a DVT in my brachial artery. So now it has been a year since I had to reschedule my surgery and I am still unsure about what to do. I think I chose the wrong surgeon...he is cocky, arrogant and rude to me...I am 90% sure I am going to cancel and try to find a nicer doctor. I chose this Miami guy for his reputation and his office was willing to work with my implant insurance which most doctors aren't. Hopefully, I will be able to decide this week.

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I am thinking about a breast lift with no implants in a few months. With implants there will come a time that you will have to have them removed, at least from what I have seen. Besides complications such as yours and worse. I feel that a lift only will accomplish what I am looking for without the risk of multiple complications. I am interested to see what you decide and see your outcome. I wish you clarity to choose the right procedure for you. Take care.
Thank you for your nice comment. I am totally unsure as to what to do and praying for clarity as well.
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2 deflation caused by mammograms. I know they say...

2 deflation caused by mammograms. I know they say that it rarely happens but I have had 2 deflated breasts within 3 days after a mammogram. 1997, my first implants, I felt were too big. The doctor said he had to fill the pocket otherwise I would have double boob. I am a 36DDD. In 2004, my left breast deflated after mammo, I talked to doctor about a lift but he talked me into just switching out the saline implants instead of dealing with the scars in my forties. Now that I am approaching fifty, I don't care about scars but am concerned about getting another implant. I think my body is trying to tell me something...my doctor wants to do a lift with small silicone implant. He doesn't think I will be happy without the fullness. I don't want another deflation...I don't know what to do??? Any input would be appreciated!

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With the experience you have had I would say do a lift no implants. Even with a small implant you coul get sagging again. Breast lift no implants no more surgery! Good Luck
With the right PS I think you would be happy with just a lift. If you weren't happy you could always go back for implants.
I think a lift would give you an awesome look. I think a small implant would ensure you had upper pole fullness. I chose silicone and had it inserted under the pec muscle. I am hoping this does not interfere with my mammos.
Sweetdream1 is right. No implants. Your body is trying to tell you something. You should listen ;)
No implants :)
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