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Three capsules on right breast lead me to implant removal….what a roller coaster. - Newport Beach, CA

UPDATED FROM mhill585
21 days post

22 days after surgery

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mhill585January 7, 2014
$2,100
Still sad that I have a strange right breast with so much tissue gone and an indent. uhhhhhhggg

mhill585's provider

Lavinia K. Chong, MD

Lavinia K. Chong, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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augemented
January 8, 2014
Thanks so much for the encouragement you posted on my post! Looking at your review, I feel more secure in my decision! You look great! I can only hope mine will look as good when the implants come out.
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mhill585
January 8, 2014
Thank you so much! I'm still healing (emotional and physical) its not an easy process, but I have no regrets taking them out!
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IndyB33
January 8, 2014
Hey :) have you tried using transparent tape to help your breast go where you need it? They will continue to heal :) do You have scar tissue under the right one?
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mhill585
January 8, 2014
No I asked my PS if I should use tape and she said no…..? I think I may have to just try it anyways though at some point if I can't get that crease to smooth out with only massaging. On my right breast I had 3 capsules removed total since 2009 and the second time I went under the knife she added cadaver on the under part of my breast because my tissue was so thinned out. I think this is why it is smaller and misshapen. I knew that it would look different than my other breast because of all the trauma the right side got over the years, but my goal is to just smooth out the crease under my nipple (that a lot of women on here say they get) The size and shape of my right side will always be smaller and different- but In a bra no one will know :) I'm actually two different cup sizes. my left boob is a C and my right side is a B haha. I told my husband its like he gets to be with two different women every time I take my shirt off :)) jk
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IndyB33
January 8, 2014
You poor thing! What an incredibly strong woman you are though!! Love love your attitude! The tape definitely helped me out.. I never asked my PS if I should use it though
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mhill585
January 8, 2014
hmmm I may take ur lead. Did you wear the tape all day long, or just for small periods of time? and…..thank you. Yea my body was never a fan of those fake boobs. U would think after one capsule formed I would have thrown in the towel- but sometimes I learn things the hard way.
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IndyB33
January 9, 2014
I wore it all day, took it off at night :)
tiggerousity
January 8, 2014
Did your doctor tell you to massage? Sending you healing vibes!
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mhill585
January 8, 2014
Yes she did. she said to massage the incision scars and all over my breasts- but especially on the crease under my right nipple.
JCastel
January 10, 2014
Hey :) I'm glad to see you are doing good !!! Hey I recommend to go to a sauna ... It helps the trauma side get better :) it is working for me
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mhill585
January 13, 2014
OHH thank you for the tip! I'll maybe go this Tuesday. Im almost a month post op. and am still sore on my right side. My PS must have done some serious cutting away at that stupid capsule because I am a little swollen on my right side too in one spot. I feel good other than that though. Sauna here I come!
znikie
April 10, 2014
Hi Lady... How are you doing?? I wanted to let you know that I had my explant and my right breast is doing the exact same thing as yours is doing!! Did yours ever resolve? How are you healing now? Im very interested... xoxo
UPDATED FROM mhill585
15 days post

New Bras?!

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mhill585January 2, 2014
have I mentioned how excited I am to go buy some cute and sexy new bras! I have not been able to wear a "normal" bra in soooo long!!!! I think I threw out over 6 worn out sport bras that I've been living in since 2009 (YUCK!) I walked through Victoria Secret yesterday just to get inspired haha. Ladies, I can't wait for the day that I ONLY pull out a sports bra when I'm planning on working out, not because I'm getting dressed for an ordinary day in the morning. It bothered my capsulated breast to be in normal bras before, and I also felt like I looked like a stripper when they showed, or I felt my fake breasts made me look heavier than I really am. Today I looked in the mirror at my slender body and petite chest and actually said out loud, "I've missed me!" Even though I have moments of frustration and dislike towards the results…..I think this whole process of healing has been a beautiful and needed experience for me.

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Outtahere
January 2, 2014
Congrats, I think that one is going to drop & fluff up. Just give it time. Try to keep the sports bra on for another month though, to help you heal, shrink back up. I just started experimenting with bras myself. Lately. Check out my pics of how big I was :-0. I'm getting compliments left & right about how slim I look. LOL!
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mhill585
January 2, 2014
Holy smokes lady! Your natural breasts look beautiful!! I think they fit your body so much nicer than those implants. It does make you look thinner! Thank you also for your words of encouragement. I'll be in a sports bra for at least two more weeks (doctors orders ) :) In the mean time, I can live vicariously through your shopping sprees on bras! Happy shopping! :)
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Unsure2013
January 2, 2014
Yep the adhesions keeping your breast puckered will let go and you'll be even and loving it
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IndyB33
January 2, 2014
Love love your update!!! I feel the same as you... I'm so over sports bras! I'm so happy you're happy ;))))))
znikie
January 2, 2014
Uggh.. the sports bra issue... Yes, I am so excited to get rid of mine too... so happy everything is going well and cant wait for more amazing updates.. Keep them coming.. It gives me hope every time I read them... My consult is coming up with Dr. Chong and I cant wait. :)
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mhill585
January 6, 2014
So excited for you and can't wait to hear how your consult goes with her. You're in good hands :)
znikie
January 6, 2014
I know... me too. I just hope I can afford her if I decide to use her. :/
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mhill585
January 6, 2014
For all the capsule removals she did on me before taking them out- I always borrowed from friends and family, and used credit cards (all paid off now thank God). It seemed crazy at the time, and agains what I would have wanted to do- but I always made it work…..:U can do it girl!
UPDATED FROM mhill585
15 days post

2 weeks post op

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mhill585January 1, 2014
Saw my doctor today. Everything seems to be going well. No infections, no fluid build up and my incisions are healed. I still have bruising, swelling and mild pain on my right breast but Dr. Chong said that she expected that with how gnarly my capsule was. I was given the green light to start massaging my incisions with oil and massaging my crease under my right nipple to try and smooth it out. I feel like all the news she gave me was positive and my Doc has been so gentle with me, but for some reason I got in my car and balled my eyes out. I feel hopeful and am in a much better place with how I feel about my results, but then I still have moments where I feel like Im grieving my "idealized version of myself" and trying to find acceptance that I am just as valuable and loved with boobs or with no boobs- This whole process has really made me look head on at how I perceive myself, and to see how fragile yet magnificent our bodies are in how they heal and change. Even though I had a break down and moments of self pity earlier today…..Tonight I'm full of gratitude and looking forward to 2014. Happy New Year all you beautiful ladies, and thank you for all the support and love. Its been a blessing. God bless all you xoxo

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IndyB33
January 1, 2014
Awww your update gave me the chills! I totally get you lady. Keep your chin up! Xx
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mhill585
January 1, 2014
xoxo thank you! U've been my #1 cheer leader on here for sure. Thank you so much. I know I've said it a few times now, but I'm very thankful for you.
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