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3 months post surgery, caught capsular contracture

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3 months post

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Daisyyy
WORTH IT$9,000
Hello my realself friends, I'm sorry that i havent been updating my profile because i have been really stressed over this implant surgery.
so... I have decided that I'm only going for one implant (2200$) because increasing the size will costs me 5.5k. that's a lot of money! ;(

So i had a capsulotomy to pull down my implant to find out i have capsular contracture. i will be having a capsulectomy and insert a new implant on the 17th of Jan. I can't wait till all these are over =( so sad

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Nadia S. Afridi, MD

Nadia S. Afridi, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 17, 2013
Oh my goodness, honey, I'm so sorry. I worry that I'm in the same boat, too sometimes. I still feel that my breasts look a lot like the photo you just posted, even though I talk myself into thinking they look like they're improving... The only symptom I don't have is the pain. Anyway, I've been thinking of you and hoping for the best. This will all be behind you soon and you'll look amazing and be so happy!!
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December 17, 2013
Thank you dear! I'm going through a lot! :( I have no pain at at all, they weren't dropping & fluffy . She opened it up to pull it down & to find it filled w capsular contracture :(
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December 17, 2013
:-(. Big hug!!
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December 17, 2013
Oh I feel your pain. 4 months post I had to get a revision.. My implants never dropped. I paid $2,150 all together. Including the cost of the new implants. My friends told me I was dumb for paying the surgeon another dime, but I did it. I don't think its fair for you to pay another $5,000 for a implant swap. It's your surgeons fault that this happened... I'm sorry to be so blunt - I'm just looking out for you!
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December 17, 2013
It's ok Hun, she didnt charge me a fee. The 2k was for implant, facility fee and anesthesia
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December 17, 2013
Hang in there! January will be here soon enough. Sorry you are going through this. :(
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January 15, 2014
Good luck on the 17th! We'll be thinking of you. Update us when you're feeling up to it. 
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January 20, 2014
Hey girl, how are you? Healing from your surgery ok? I hear the second time goes a lot easier. How is your experience? xoxo.
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UPDATED FROM Daisyyy
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So stress over this capsular contracture

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Daisyyy
I have been really stressed over my right implant capsular contracture.
What should I do? can anyone share their experience with me please?

1. should i have a capsulectomy and put in a brand new implant for the right side?

2. should i have a capsulectomy on my right breast & replace both implants with a bigger size. from 280cc to 350cc?

3. should i consider strattice on my right implant after capsulectomy?

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December 9, 2013
Sorry you have the complication. I think the size looks cute on your since you are a slim and petite girl but if you were not happy with the size to begin with, then might as well increase the size.
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December 9, 2013
Thank you :(
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December 9, 2013
I agree with Yada. The size looks good on you. They fit perfect with your frame. =) Good luck.
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December 9, 2013
You have to pay for the pair anyway so you might as well replace both implants with the size you are more happier with!
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December 9, 2013
That's what I was thinking too. However I'm thinking my left side is good now, if I open it and replace another one, I'm risking for a cc on the left side as well
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December 9, 2013
If you have to pay, you might as well just go bigger and get new ones :)
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December 9, 2013
That's what I was thinking too. However I'm thinking my left side is good now, if I open it and replace another one, I'm risking for a cc on the left side as well
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December 9, 2013
Hi. I had CC as well and decided to get the capsulectomy and have my old implants replaced with silicone. I am so flag I did. If you have to go thru another surgery, you might as well get everything you want.
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December 9, 2013
hello, how did the surgery went? was it less painful compared to the first surgery? I'm sorry i have few questions to ask. I just took a look at your profile and your breast came out so pretty! how are you feeling now ?
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December 9, 2013
So many decisions-hoping you make the best one. Size looks great/natural on you but if you have the $ to go a little bigger and PS doesn't believe it will cause more harm then I might. If you have to finance the upgrade then or the risks of upgrading outweigh the pro then I wouldn't do it. Keep us posted!