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Pocket Repaid/Implant Removal and Replacement - Minneapolis, MN

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I had a prior BA done 3 years ago by a different...

buge0901
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I had a prior BA done 3 years ago by a different doctor and had 320cc saline implants filled to 350cc I came out with 32DD. About 6months after the surgery my implants looked much different then I felt they should. It turns out they had bottomed out and ruptured through the pocket. My nipples ended up being up too high and my scars were very visible instead of hidden in the crease. Also when I laid down they created a very large gap on my chest and went running for the armpits. Needless to say I didn't feel like a very sexy confident woman in a bikini as I had hoped I would be.
So when I had the money ready for a second surgery I looked hard to find the best doctor out there and I came across Dr. Tholen on Real Self and the things he had written about women and breast implants sold me immediately that he was the one I wanted to fix my breasts. I now have 650cc silicone implants which have given me size 32DDD for a bra. I am only 5 weeks from surgery but they look so amazing already. The feel is so much better than saline, they look beautiful and natural and even though 650 may sound really big it looks just perfect on my 5'5'' 120lb frame.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 11, 2015

Hi there, and welcome :) Thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from other community members.

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Pocket Repair/Implant Removal and Replacement

buge0901
I had a prior BA done 3 years ago by a different doctor and had 320cc saline implants filled to 350cc I came out with 32DD. About 6months after the surgery my implants looked much different then I felt they should. It turns out they had bottomed out and ruptured through the pocket. My nipples ended up being up too high and my scars were very visible instead of hidden in the crease. Also when I laid down they created a very large gap on my chest and went running for the armpits. Needless to say I didn't feel like a very sexy confident woman in a bikini as I had hoped I would be.
So when I had the money ready for a second surgery I looked hard to find the best doctor out there and I came across Dr. Tholen on Real Self and the things he had written about women and breast implants sold me immediately that he was the one I wanted to fix my breasts. I now have 650cc silicone implants which have given me size 32DDD for a bra. I am only 5 weeks from surgery but they look so amazing already. The feel is so much better than saline, they look beautiful and natural and even though 650 may sound really big it looks just perfect on my 5'5'' 120lb frame.

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April 10, 2015
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and for sharing your experience here on RealSelf! I'm happy you like your new look, and appreciate your confidence in our care. Cheers! Dr. Tholen