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I Did It, and Well Worth It! - Minneapolis, MN

Name: I Did It, and Well Worth It! - Minneapolis, MN
Item: Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Rating: 5
Author: jodi64

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I had a breast revision to downsize my implant...

jodi64April 8, 2015

WORTH IT$2,400

I had a breast revision to downsize my implant size. I'm 5'3" tall, 115 lbs. and 50 years old. I had saline implants places in 1998, with a revision due to capsular contracture in 2003, to silicone. At the time, silicone wasn't approved by the FDA, but because it was a revision, I was able to get them . I had my revision surgery yesterday, going down from 500cc to 400cc. My right implant was ruptured,and I had capsular contracture in my left breast, I'm so happy to have decided to go smaller. I now feel like they fit my body shape and size. Thank you, Dr. Tholen, from Minneapolis Plastic Surgery for making my breasts "pretty" again.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Lucy's Grace

April 8, 2015

Welcome news to know surgery is sucessful!I also had a revision and went from 500 cc silicone then 23 yrs later had them removed due to rupture on the right implant,these implants are the better newer silicone than I had in 1988 and I got 435 ccs HP Sientra round smooth implants.love them!Hey I am very glad for you and keep us posted on how you do post operatively.Good Luck!

Richard Tholen MD

April 9, 2015

Thanks for your review and kind words. Just a brief correction--the side that had contracted (left) was the implant that was ruptured. This was an implant from 2003 that appeared to be an "old style" non-cohesive implant. Glad we were there to fix the problem. Thanks again for taking the time to write a review. Cheers!

jodi64

April 9, 2015

Thank you for correcting me. Obviously, I was still waking up from surgery, and that's why I was wrong about which side was ruptured. I think my breasts are very pretty, and thank you again!!!

Richard Tholen MD

April 10, 2015

You're welcome:) Just wanted you to have accurate information if it was conveyed to you incorrectly. Best regards--see you soon! Dr. T

Sheila S

April 9, 2015

Hi there, and welcome! So glad you chose to share your story with us. I'm glad you are happy with your results!

UPDATED FROM jodi64

1 day post

Before and after photos

jodi64April 8, 2015

Here are the before and after pictures. The left breast should drop more, the pocket was lowered. I'll post an updated pictures as well they settle into their new beautiful shape.

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