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Breast Implant Removal and Liposuction on Axillary Area - Mission Viejo, CA

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27 days post

3 weeks post op Bra size

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naturalmeck
Now I am almost 4weeks out, my swelling has gone down significantly. I am still in pain though. I am 32A now. At this rate, I'm afraid that I might even go down to AA range. Going through the areola was a good idea, so that I don't have another scar. Thanks, Dr. Kim.

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Daniel B. Kim, MD

Daniel B. Kim, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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QL
July 22, 2016
Naturalmeck, I am glad to hear you are recovering fine, I know what it is to be in bed for one month because of hematoma, except I didn't have drains or painkillers. I wonder about the size of your recently explanted implants, and how is it possible to get this big size through the areola? Why did you remove the capsule? I appreciate all this answers, I am supposed to explant and going for the 3rd surgery, but I am pretty well traumatized because too many complications with these things; though they are only 300 CC. Have not been able to take that step yet. Did the skin shrinked more? Updated photos please, thank you so much!
B
August 7, 2016
Thank you for posting! I was hit by a car and my implants ruptured and after numerous surgerys to correct with no success I have finally decided to take them out. Will you being doing any fat transfer?
H
February 20, 2018
Hi there, how are you doing now? Would like to see an update if you can! Hope you’re doing well and enjoying life without implants! Dr. Kim has been my fav consult so far:) He’s out of state though and it’s a tough choice, but I did really like him and he made me feel comfortable which no other surgeon has done!
UPDATED FROM naturalmeck
27 days post

Two weeks post op

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naturalmeck
Found a sports bra that fits me. So far My bra size has changed from 34D to 32B. Not bad

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UPDATED FROM naturalmeck
7 days post

A very first call from dr's office since the first consultation

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naturalmeck
Yeah, sounds odd right? I try to look at everything in life in a positive light. However, Dr. Kim's office has never called me since the reminder call for the first consultation. No phone call after the consultation( which I don't really care for,) no phone call prior to the pre-op appointment ( this I really care for and was expecting, but did not get, when I did ask about it, the nurse argued that someone did call. Hey, nowadays everything leaves a trace even a missed call! ) also no phone call before the surgery. NADA! Nothing! I felt like they really didn't want my "business." But, today dr. Kim's office called. Wow, I've paid for everything, so what do they want now? Nevertheless, I was pleasantly surprised for a common curtesy call. Lol
I have to say, it seems like Dr. Kim does Everything, I mean Everything from taking the appointments to answering questions. I think he is too nice like me, taking on someone else's job to be just nice. He has 4 other staff members their at his office, but Dr. Kim did personally called me up yesterday to set Up tomorrow's appointment which I didn't find out untill Tuesday. I say this with a big smile because in the middle of his tight surgery schedule on Tuesday, he offered twice, dos times to have me come to see him to help me remove my drains during his break. I politely declined the first time since it was during his lunch time. He needs his breaks just like all of us. but I really wanted him to do the drains since Lisa argued with me prior about the reminder calls, and asked if I can come in during his second break which was after his last surgery instead. He is a Kind, Gentle, Caring person and said yes. He was in surgery for a long time, but when I got to the hospital, everyone knew about me and took care of me even though I came in at the end of their shift. They were getting ready to go home you know. Gosh, I can't say enough good things about the hospital staff! I want to give the warmest hugs and heartfelt thank-yous to every single staff there! One of the staff even wrapped me up in a warm blanket while I was waiting for Dr. Kim to come out of surgery. Who has a sincerely kind and loving heart like that? My hospital staff does!!!! You will love Dr. Kim's staff at the New Port Surgery Center. Oh, by the way my left diehard facing nipple looks better today. Yippee!

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June 30, 2016
Oopsie..Typo:there
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June 30, 2016
My phone's auto-correct thing is driving me up the wall. The correct name of the surgery center is Newport Beach Surgery Center.