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30, 5'8.5", 125lbs, 32A (w Deflated Breasts, No Kids) - BA w 385HP Natrelle Inspira (& Rhinoplasty)

UPDATED FROM kbelle1248
9 months post

Surgery @ 7am!!

$10,000
Saying goodbye to the current boobies! T minus 11 hours and counting, OMG!! I've been in a great mood and a fantastic head space all day, so I hope this continues and bodes well for tomorrow =)
I've gotten a little used to the size, but the pain has become way more than an inconvenience. Plus ultimately I know this isn't the look I wanted, and know that going smaller will help with all aspects - medically and aesthetically. And they only look normal with a bra on anyway. So yeah, definitely for the best. Just hoping the 310's take me closer to the full C cup that I had before.
PLEASE NOTE~ I'll be chronicaling my post-op experience on my revision review, instead of here bc it makes more sense. Hopefully it'll help other women in a similar situation, as it was harder to find revision reviews - especially women going smaller, not larger.
Thanks so much for all the wonderful support! Wish me luck ladies!! Xoxo

kbelle1248's provider

Byron D. Poindexter, MD

Byron D. Poindexter, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

[Note: My original doctor's review was written prior to the operation, just after the initial consult]. While everyone I've encountered does have a great bedside manner, especially the doctors, I am not happy with the current situation. After continually voicing legitimate concerns with both my nose and breasts (beginning immediately following surgery) I was seen again for my three month check-up, wherein the doctor conceded that I will require a revision.

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Thank you! Dr said it went really well, just dealing with a lot of swelling in the sternum, plus water retention all over (almost 8 lbs!!). Super hopeful though!! Thanks again sweetie! Xoxo
Hi! I hope all is well! I don't know how to find your revision thread, so until I do I just want to say I really hope you are feeling well, and optimistic. I know it's early, and you're probably very swollen and sore. I'm wishing you the very, very best!! <3
Aww thank you so much!! I actually haven't been on all week during recovery, (hasn't been as horrible as last time, but I'm definitely more sore/achy due to extreme pocket reconstruction, however I'm very optimistic!!!) ~ But I have taken pics throughout the last week and will upload them to the revision review shortly, along with an update!

You can find the new revision review by clicking on my username (kbelle1248) at the top of this page - that takes you to my profile, then there will be two reviews listed (along with all doctor questions, and posted comments). Just click on the review titled "revision"
Hope that helps =)

Thanks again for all of your support!! xoxo
I just found your story. What an experience. I hope that your recovery will go quickly and without problems. Thank you for asking some tough questions and sharing your experience with all of us. I go for my BA in 12 days. I am excited to look proportioned to the rest of me.
Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm still *very* sore and have limited mobility/upper body movement, but I'll gladly take it easy to let everything heal & help ensure the best result possible. I will say that I'm totally in love with the new profile & size (moderate inspira 310)!! They're so much more proportionate &natural looking, as originally requested. See my reply below on how to reach my full revision review, for pics and updates with the new implants!

Best of luck to you with your surgery!! What size/type are you getting? I'm sure it'll be wonderful! I'm totally happy to be of any help, so please feel free to ask me Q's or anything!! And I'll check back to see how you're doing!

Thanks again! xoxo
I'm not 100% on the brand but they are the cohesive gel smooth round 500cc. I should go from my current 38A to a 38 D. My Dr. Told me to buy a bra that is a little bigger and he recommended a 38DD. 10 days and counting.
Hey doll! I hope your recovery is going well. Come back and let us know please! :)
UPDATED FROM kbelle1248
9 months post

Surgery in less than 2 days!!

Hi ladies!
Revision is scheduled for Thursday June 22nd. Must be at the surgery center at 7, and I'm the first one which is awesome! Hopefully I'll be home and settled by early afternoon at the latest. My mom will be there again, and my best friend is coming for the pre-op.

My main concerns are:
- The topical incision infection/"irritation" from last time (*see pics above) as they're using the same dissolvable sutures again. It was pretty nasty; no pus, but yellow oozing liquid, & caused neither incision to heal well at all. Thick, hard and numb
- Sternum muscle release ~ Dr Sigal mentioned this at the Consult, to help avoid any further lateral pressure. However, I've had surgical ITB & illiopsoas release for my hips and they caused a tremendous amt of instability - I've seen similar situations on here after the sternum release, and don't want to end up with add'l issues. Has anyone had this procedure as part of a revision?? PLEASE WRITE IN if you have!!! I'd love to hear a positive result, but still want all the facts regardless!

Thanks!! And I'll begin updating my revision review after Thursday's surgery. Eeesh praying for a wonderful result this time!!

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All the best babe [RS bleep]
Thank you!! I'm so ready to just get it over with!! I'm more nervous for the result tho, after this ordeal. Xoxo
You've got this! its a different surgeon right?
Yes! We came to an agreement with the original surgeon that I'd meet with one of the senior doctors in the practice and potentially allow him to do it - I liked his plan, it was in line with that of the other PS's that I met with, so I went with him. Very hopeful for a wonderful result this time!!
Good Luck! Keep us all posted :)
UPDATED FROM kbelle1248
9 months post

Revision Plan

Hi ladies~
So I met with multiple PS's around the area, all highly rated, and all unfortunately agreed that a major revision is necessary. They also all felt that the type (size & profile) of implant wasn't the best and definitely added to the severity of the issues. Again, this is not what I wanted but was left to make the choice on my own - they just gave me numbers and said pick one, when all I kept asking was what will restore the natural full C that I had before the medical issue? But was given no guidance regarding that. Anyway it is what it is now, so I'm awaiting another surgery to remedy things hopefully.

I came to an understanding with my previous PS - he sent me to one of the heads of the practice and agreed to let him do the revision. So after meeting with Dr Sigal, I found his plan to be a reasonable one, in line what that of the other plastic surgeons ~ capsulorraphy on both sides with restructuring of the pocket, especially on the outside of each breast to address the lateral over-dissection, and a release of the muscle along the sternum since it could be assisting in pushing the implants laterally. He asked about implant size and I jumped at the suggestion of going smaller with a flatter profile - he also concurred that doing so will likely positively affect the overall results and decrease the likelihood of issues returning (in combination with the pocket adjustments).

I like his demeanor, and his results - he also freely stated that he's not god (which I appreciate!) but has a 90% success rate for these kinds of revisions. They will cover the revision given the situation, so overall I think it's a very good compromise. Especially bc I'm still having the terrible deep, aching pain on both sides, but more pronounced on the RT, esp when I lay down without a bra, when someone hugs me, or when any pressure it applied - bc the implants push so far off the chest wall I guess it's constantly tugging on those nerves. He also stated that he thinks he can "free the nerve" when he closes off the pocket laterally.

Obviously I'm nervous, but also oddly at peace with this plan- even mildly excited to get things rectified and have a better, more proportionate, and most importantly, less painful result!

Side note: Id like to get back the implants they remove - does anyone know if they'll give them to me?! I just want to see them, maybe keep as a reminder of what I've been thru.

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Yes, they should have no problem giving you the implants you received first - because you paid for them. You should also have the ID cards from the implant manufacturer. Ask your new surgeon before the surgery, and repeat the request verbally to everyone in the OR. You could even provide a bucket with your name. Did you receive the usual plastic device ID cards with all ID info about each implant after your first BA? Keep those cards - and keep the explanted implants. You own them! Good luck sweetie! You will be happy!
Thank you!! That's what I was hoping. I'm assuming that if the RT is actually defective or ruptured that they would have to tell me? The pain has always had me concerned that something is wrong with that side. Thanks again for the support!! xoxo
Yes, your surgeon should tell you if there were defects in either device after removal. If defective, both you and the surgeon would want report it to the company. He should examine them first, them have no problem giving them to you. These are medical devices with warranties like a car! That's why I hope you were given the ID cards that look like credit cards for each device with their ID number, place where made, etc. I'm so glad you've come back to share your progress!
Thank u! makes sense, especially given the warranty- I'd forgotten about the guarantee against rupture. They gave me a card, but not until a month PO Bc the office couldn't find it, now I'm not sure where it is! But it's somewhere at least! Hopefully they need to keep a copy for records as well just in case. Thanks again!

I also just started a BA revision review that should link under my profile in the next few days. I'll keep updating here til that pops up! Thanks again for all of your advice and support!! =)
Yay! I'm glad to see you're making some head way with it all and have found a surgeon you're comfortable with. Do you know when you're planning the revision?
Yes! He wanted to do it as soon as possible, and I agreed given that the pain in the RT is becoming more constant. So it's schedule for this thurs, June 22nd. And we decided on 310 Moderate Inspira - that was as small as we could go given the parameters. Hoping that'll be more proportionate and in line with my original desired outcome. Thanks so much for checking in!!

How are you? Still loving them!! Yours looked great even last time you posted a few months post op!! Did u end up using the NightLift bra? If so did you like it? I'm debating if I should get one this time - my surgeon only uses the same surgical bra, and I really want to be extra careful and supportive after the revision. Thank again hun xoxo
Oops haha that was supposed to be a Q, not !! Are u still loving them? lol
Oh awesome!! That's great news it's happening so soon. You'll finally have some relief! I'm excited for you. I'll make sure to check in on you after Thursday. :) I'm great, the girls are beyond great lol. I feel very fortunate to have had the experience I had. The only thing I would change if I could is that I would have them be a little closer together when I'm not wearing a bra. But I knew going in that my anatomy wasn't like that so to accomplish that I would have had to go HP and like 500cc which i definitely didn't want... so I'm happy. I didn't end up getting the night lift bra. Although I do think about getting one still. I think long term it's probably a good idea. Just to help them last as long as possible. My surgeon said I didn't need to wear anything at night after the initial 6 weeks of wearing a sports bra all the time, but it does still seem like a good idea.
I'm glad you had such a great experience! And thank you! I'll update after the surgery thurs if I'm coherent lol

I agree about the long term benefit of the NightLift ~ I don't think anything would've prevented my current situation, as it started immediately post op, but I definitely want to do everything in my power to avoid problems. And I like the science behind it - makes a lot of sense to protect from gravity at night as well, especially for me Bc they're doing a lot of lateral pocket reconstruction. Thanks again for your comments!!
Oops sorry I hit the wrong reply apparently! - my reply to your comment popped up below the bottom comment instead!!
Nvm they're all populating the same place now. So thank u all for writing in!!

Beachlover7- thanks, I'm nervous/excited and ready to get it over with!!
Hahaha. I'm glad I'm not the only one that does things like that. :) Yes I think even just for lease of mind the nightlife bra would be good for you especially. Then t least you know you're doing everything in your power to take care of them.
Ooops. I meant peace of mind. Lol.
Haha I kept thinking replies are like Facebook, where they populate under a specific persons response!!

But yes, just wish I could buy one now to have it ready, but I know they'll be a size difference. Im happy to be downsizing actually - when I measured for the bra I realized my rib age is 28.5" & my bust is 37"!!! Proportionately that's just waaaay bigger than ever intended. So ready to be on the other side of this tho- just praying for a wonderful result!
Wow!! 28-37 is a HUGE difference. 9 inches of boob is definitely too much. Lol. Well I'm rooting for you. (Maybe no sex 9 days in this time. Lol :p ) to anyone reading this, that wasn't as inappropriate as it seems (read earlier posts ;) )
Some things to consider. You have a tall slim frame. Many physicians will recommend a moderate plus (mid range) profile implant that is round. The high and ultra high profile implants will have a tendency to look too round and fake. It will be more noticeable on a frame such as yours. The Anatomical (Teardrop shaped) may be something to consider as it offers a more natural looking breast, with appropriate fullness on the bottom and top while allowing for a nice projection around the nipple/areola. Something else to consider is lateral wall reinforcement with a resorbable mesh (Galaflex) or acellular dermal matrix. This can minimize and mitigate the movement of the new implants laterally and also ensuring for an appropriate cleavage to match your body. New meshes have demonstrated additional benefits of less drop post 1 year and may provide for a longer lasting result.
Hi! Thanks so much for your info! I asked two reconstructive PS's about the mesh and both said they didn't feel it was necessary it my case - it's expensive and extends the healing process and risks considerably. He's going to close off the pocket laterally though, and possibly do some release of the sternum muscle, though that makes me nervous.

You're right about the implants, though I think HP looks lovely on some people, it just wasn't what I wanted (and they're far too big) - so we chose 310 moderate Inspira. Revision is tomorrow morning!!

Thanks again!