POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision Reviews
450cc HP Mentor Memory Gel, 5'6" 115, Under muscle silicone from Over muscle anatomical saline
UPDATED FROM BKspray
1 year post
One year Update
$6,000
This will probably be my last one as I guess after a year there isnt much left to report. After my nightmare with my 450HP on my body (freak show status) I am happily living with my 300M+. Still plenty of attention when I want it, and many people are surprised when I tell them theyre fake. Thats all I ever wanted, to trick everyone:) I still think they are a wee bit high placed and would have liked them to drop a bit more, but it doesnt make me totally unhappy. I would have also have been satisfied going a little smaller but definitely would have been bummed at 350 or higher. Glad I went for the modest route, they look great on my frame. Lets be honest, this was a pic taken for my man, but its does the girls good justice. Size isnt everything...not when it comes to implants anyway:)
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UPDATED FROM BKspray
1 year post
Things are looking better
Hi all!Just an update as things move along. I am feeling happier about my BA and the asymmetry isnt bothering me as much. You can still see my right implant is higher but for the most part its not terribly noticeable to anyone but me. I still have the random shooting pain in the cleavage area but the attacks are less frequent. Hopefully that means that muscle is finally healing. Also have that weirdness when I push them together but I will say I do like them more esthetically now and they look good in clothes finally, more natural, and they are as soft as can be. Ironically I wish I went smaller, but live and learn. Dont mind my skinniness, I had food poisoning when I took these pics, aka the best and worst diet ever:)
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N
February 7, 2016
You look stunning. And I remember you were concerned about your nipples placement and folds. They are utterly perfect! Yay!!
B
February 12, 2016
Yea I would still take another centimeter but I am pretty happy:) Thanks so much for saying so!
N
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R
February 27, 2016
Your results look great! I'm impressed Krau did the revision free of charge most surgeons only waive the surgeons fee and still charges for the faculty and anesthesia fees!!! Do you still have muscle animation or has it gotten better?
B
February 29, 2016
Thank you!! I do still have some animation issues but it seems to have softened some. I didn't even know if it could get better over time, but seems a little less obvious now
F
February 28, 2016
You look fantastic. I'm so happy you got your life back. What a crazy journey you've been on. Thank you for sharing your story! You look lovely :)
B
UPDATED FROM BKspray
11 months post
Way too many problems to claim happiness with this surgery
I'm at the 5 month point of my second surgery with Dr Krau and almost at the 1 year point of my journey, and two surgeries with him. I like him, as a person, I do. However my results are all we are here to talk about, and I am open to changing this review if by some miracle there is a difference in a year. Which seems doubtful with what Im dealing with.
Lets just start with the obvious. My nipple position is still too low. It has moved some, I went from 5 cm to 6cm fold to nipple. That 1 cm made a difference but it could still afford another 1-2 cm for it to look balanced. They do look fine in clothing, though without a bra I still have that low droopy nipple look that Im not a fan of.
The not so obvious issues- Pain, still. Pain in my cleavage area where there was obviously cutting done. Also I am significantly weaker than I was before surgery, which has made a huge difference in performance in surfing, my passion. Its devastating to suffer weakness in that way. Also has made yoga and working out a more challenging endeavor, in the wrong way. Also a slight dent in my cleavage on my right side and that implant is still visibly in a different position. One day I flexed and saw just how bad that side was. Pictures can do better explaining. Its BAD. This was not something I had with my first 2 surgeries and thus happened on my 3rd. When I do a pushup, thats what my boob does. If I playfully push my boobs together, I look like a freak. If Im laying on my side in bed next to my lover and accidentally flex, it looks horrifying. This is what I live with now. I try not to obsess much over it but the idea of another surgery, I cant even fathom it. So I just live with a disfigurement, and oddly miss my old ripply saline implants that were ugly but at the very least not painful, and in a good bra could pass for real.
In hindsight I picked the wrong doctor for myself, and see that in speaking to some other RS members who have had the same problems with his work. Hopefully upon review he can find something in his technique that needs to be addressed or updated as its not a coincidence that it keeps happening. I hate leaving a bad review, but I hate being disfigured even more.
Lets just start with the obvious. My nipple position is still too low. It has moved some, I went from 5 cm to 6cm fold to nipple. That 1 cm made a difference but it could still afford another 1-2 cm for it to look balanced. They do look fine in clothing, though without a bra I still have that low droopy nipple look that Im not a fan of.
The not so obvious issues- Pain, still. Pain in my cleavage area where there was obviously cutting done. Also I am significantly weaker than I was before surgery, which has made a huge difference in performance in surfing, my passion. Its devastating to suffer weakness in that way. Also has made yoga and working out a more challenging endeavor, in the wrong way. Also a slight dent in my cleavage on my right side and that implant is still visibly in a different position. One day I flexed and saw just how bad that side was. Pictures can do better explaining. Its BAD. This was not something I had with my first 2 surgeries and thus happened on my 3rd. When I do a pushup, thats what my boob does. If I playfully push my boobs together, I look like a freak. If Im laying on my side in bed next to my lover and accidentally flex, it looks horrifying. This is what I live with now. I try not to obsess much over it but the idea of another surgery, I cant even fathom it. So I just live with a disfigurement, and oddly miss my old ripply saline implants that were ugly but at the very least not painful, and in a good bra could pass for real.
In hindsight I picked the wrong doctor for myself, and see that in speaking to some other RS members who have had the same problems with his work. Hopefully upon review he can find something in his technique that needs to be addressed or updated as its not a coincidence that it keeps happening. I hate leaving a bad review, but I hate being disfigured even more.
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M
December 6, 2015
Oh, im so sorry . I was deformed myself and at a certain point i almost went crazy. Having distorted implants was making me feel like my entire body was distorted. I explanted even though my surgeon said reimplantation is possible. In retrospect im really glad i did. Its not an easy ride ive been having im afraid , and i am reimplanting6 months after my removal, i wouldnt have changed my explant decision. Im sending warm thoughts your way hopeful youll receive insight into what to do next.
B
December 7, 2015
Thank you so much! Right now Im going to just live with things the way they are. I cant imagine going through another 6 months of recovery right now!
M
December 7, 2015
I totally understand you. I am really happy I explanted but it took me two months to get used to what happened. Besides, at month two I finally see my boobs heal and fluff ( I am A but tissues are becoming fuller anyway). And I have decided to put sizing off until a month or so later. In fact I believe 2 months later( end of feb, not end of Jan) will be just fine. What I want to avoid is this metal preoccupation with; what if the size is this or that , etc. Its inevitable but why plunge myself into it too early? Im prepared for at least half a year recovery too. Just like in your case. Who knows what outcome I will wind up with, besides.
Do take time and don't worry unnecesserily. i am sure you;; be receivng insight into what to do as time progresses.
xoxox
Do take time and don't worry unnecesserily. i am sure you;; be receivng insight into what to do as time progresses.
xoxox
N
December 6, 2015
I have a few things go to say.
A. Standing, without flexing, your breasts and nipples look more close to perfect than you think (the downsize looks gorgeous on you btw.).
B. That said, if the NOC bothers you enoigh, believe it or not a lift would solve that problem beautifully. BUT, it's is most definitely another surgery.
C. If you can be okay with your nipples, (which truly are not nearly as noticeable as you think), you may be able to go in for a quick corrective (slight) muscle release surgery. This procedure takes all of 30 minutes I had the same exact issue with flex deformity on only one side and had it corrected Sept. 4th and had no pain and now have ZERO flex deformity. The recovery was about one day. The discomfort and obvious deformity are both gone. I WILL tell you though the slight difference is that my breasts are busier together by a smidgen and unless your surgeon is VERY TALENTED, if he overdoes the release, the risk of symmastia is there.
That said he and I looked at how much space I had between them going in and decided the risk wasn't too high. You breasts currently when standing still seem to have enough room between them still that you may also be a good candidate for this mini procedure.
Even so, when I wear any bra that squished them together it looks as if I have a slight version of it..so your diligence with aftercare would be a huge deal.
I actually cut the centers out of a surgical bra (the part that covers your breasts) and wear that under my other bra so there is a strong barrier between my breasts. Now, three months later, it is helping train them so that they haven't gotten closer together.
The marked difference in my quality of life is huge, post muscle release on the side that was doing the flexing. All that being said, I don't know how much you need your pecs for surfing..BUT I have done yoga for YEARS and that isn't affected at all. My shoulder strength, arms strength and core can easily make up for the reduced strength in my pecs..and the biggest difference is I am not mortified while doing it , worrying about others seeing the dramatic deformation of my right breast that happened before my muscle release.
D. That brings me to this. You may want to ask for some refund and then, if you truly are happy with Dr. Krau's revision work, use it towards another doc.. (if you decide idea you want the whole shebang, and cannot live with your breasts ultimately and decide for another WHOLE surgery, my doc in Denver is renowned for his breast lifts. I am exactly like you in that I had a lift for reasons other than sagginess..and am so happy I chose to do so.
While doing that he could also do the slight muscle release.
If you think Dr. Krau could do just that small and very simple muscle release procedure, based on the fact that that you have spent quite a lot of money already with him, you might be able to get him to waive all fees. It really is in and out.
Food for thought. I pray you find some peace with your situation and can definitely relate to your frustrations. (Mine would flex and do the exact same things on only one side when I pushed them together like that as well, and even when I sneezed, etc. So I can see what you are talking about.)
However, just know that, of course (as with everything), nobody else but you probably notices it as much, and if you just posted that first picture, all would think you have perfectly stunning breasts.
Keep us posted.
Xoxo
A. Standing, without flexing, your breasts and nipples look more close to perfect than you think (the downsize looks gorgeous on you btw.).
B. That said, if the NOC bothers you enoigh, believe it or not a lift would solve that problem beautifully. BUT, it's is most definitely another surgery.
C. If you can be okay with your nipples, (which truly are not nearly as noticeable as you think), you may be able to go in for a quick corrective (slight) muscle release surgery. This procedure takes all of 30 minutes I had the same exact issue with flex deformity on only one side and had it corrected Sept. 4th and had no pain and now have ZERO flex deformity. The recovery was about one day. The discomfort and obvious deformity are both gone. I WILL tell you though the slight difference is that my breasts are busier together by a smidgen and unless your surgeon is VERY TALENTED, if he overdoes the release, the risk of symmastia is there.
That said he and I looked at how much space I had between them going in and decided the risk wasn't too high. You breasts currently when standing still seem to have enough room between them still that you may also be a good candidate for this mini procedure.
Even so, when I wear any bra that squished them together it looks as if I have a slight version of it..so your diligence with aftercare would be a huge deal.
I actually cut the centers out of a surgical bra (the part that covers your breasts) and wear that under my other bra so there is a strong barrier between my breasts. Now, three months later, it is helping train them so that they haven't gotten closer together.
The marked difference in my quality of life is huge, post muscle release on the side that was doing the flexing. All that being said, I don't know how much you need your pecs for surfing..BUT I have done yoga for YEARS and that isn't affected at all. My shoulder strength, arms strength and core can easily make up for the reduced strength in my pecs..and the biggest difference is I am not mortified while doing it , worrying about others seeing the dramatic deformation of my right breast that happened before my muscle release.
D. That brings me to this. You may want to ask for some refund and then, if you truly are happy with Dr. Krau's revision work, use it towards another doc.. (if you decide idea you want the whole shebang, and cannot live with your breasts ultimately and decide for another WHOLE surgery, my doc in Denver is renowned for his breast lifts. I am exactly like you in that I had a lift for reasons other than sagginess..and am so happy I chose to do so.
While doing that he could also do the slight muscle release.
If you think Dr. Krau could do just that small and very simple muscle release procedure, based on the fact that that you have spent quite a lot of money already with him, you might be able to get him to waive all fees. It really is in and out.
Food for thought. I pray you find some peace with your situation and can definitely relate to your frustrations. (Mine would flex and do the exact same things on only one side when I pushed them together like that as well, and even when I sneezed, etc. So I can see what you are talking about.)
However, just know that, of course (as with everything), nobody else but you probably notices it as much, and if you just posted that first picture, all would think you have perfectly stunning breasts.
Keep us posted.
Xoxo
B
December 7, 2015
Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply! As far as a lift goes, my nipple position was always great, pre surgery. After my first BA my nipples were way too high because my surgeon over released the tissue and everything bottomed out. Dr Krau had to do extensive stitching to the area but unfortunately did too much. I went from 12 cm to 5cm. That is a major major decrease in distance between nipple and fold. He could have been much more conservative, and even he agreed that he made my nipple position lower than it should have been. My natural fold actually sits below where my new made fold is. He agreed to lower my folds on my second surgery with him but I dont think it was done, for who knows what reason. We both explicitly agreed it was necessary.
He did do my second surgery free of charge because I was so unhappy with the implants he originally chose for me, AND because he put my fold too high up. So at this point there is really no more money to re-coup, and he is in another state. I would not do any out of town surgery again after two disappointing results. Besides all of that, thank you, I know they are decent looking when relaxed. I just hate that I had two surgeries to have my breasts look ok only in a certain position. Its emotionally very trying, but at this point I wouldnt consider surgery for years Im sure. I have spent an entire year recovering from 2 of them:/
He did do my second surgery free of charge because I was so unhappy with the implants he originally chose for me, AND because he put my fold too high up. So at this point there is really no more money to re-coup, and he is in another state. I would not do any out of town surgery again after two disappointing results. Besides all of that, thank you, I know they are decent looking when relaxed. I just hate that I had two surgeries to have my breasts look ok only in a certain position. Its emotionally very trying, but at this point I wouldnt consider surgery for years Im sure. I have spent an entire year recovering from 2 of them:/
N
December 7, 2015
Ahh hon..I didn't realize you had traveled out of state for the first two.
That said...regardless of his doing your revision for free..if you both "explicitly agreed" upon an action that was never taken, you have cause to ask for a full refund.
Please do this!!
Good Lord..You now have hundreds of thousands of people who noe know this. Surely Dr. Krau would want some good press on this end... result..
That said...regardless of his doing your revision for free..if you both "explicitly agreed" upon an action that was never taken, you have cause to ask for a full refund.
Please do this!!
Good Lord..You now have hundreds of thousands of people who noe know this. Surely Dr. Krau would want some good press on this end... result..
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As far as pain, yes, I still have a dull pain there and I'm sure I was over dissected as I also have an animation issue but usually only when I push them together. I'm back to yoga a few times a week and thankfully I am stronger, but it took awhile to not feel pain. It still feels odd, but not painful. Wish you the very best, the right surgeon will be brought to you in one way or another to heal you physically and emotionally. You must believe that. Xx
love the outcome, I am going in for a revisions as well.