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I had my implants done in 2003 by Dr. Kofkoff. We...

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I had my implants done in 2003 by Dr. Kofkoff. We went with 300cc o/f to 330cc under the muscle with a periareolar incision. 9 years and a second pregnancy later, its time for a revision. I had my original surgery after my first child but in 2007 we decided to have a second child. Several months after giving birth I noticed changes in the symmetry of my breast. I was able to live with the changes for a while until about a year ago when the unevenness was noticeable thru my clothing. I dont have any significant pain but you can feel that the right breast is much firmer than the left. My left also seems to have a larger pocket as it moves more freely. So I have seem 3 different surgeons including Dr. K as I was not 100% sure whether the right had Capsular Contracture or if the left was Bottoming out. Dr. K is leaning towards the right having CC although I was told by the doctors it could be a little of both, CC on the right and slight Bottoming out on the left. In the end, I trust Dr. K and have scheduled the revision for this Friday. My nerves are getting the best of me as I am obsessively researching and reading and flipping through 100's of before & after photos searching for peace of mind.

As for the revision surgery, we are switching from the 300cc smooth round salines to Mentor 350-375ish smooth round silicone gel. Dr. K said he would go with Moderate or Moderate Plus profile. I am excited to have silicone but nervous as to how even they will look when all is said and done.

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Richard Kofkoff, MD, FACS (retired)

Richard Kofkoff, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 14, 2012

Fingers crossed for symmetry for you. Thanks for sharing and please do let us know how it goes!

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Only a hours left before my revision. I a...

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Only a hours left before my revision. I a scheduled to arrive at the surgical center at 9am with the procedure scheduled for 10:30. I'm a bit nervous, but more ready to get it over with. Keeping my fingers crossed everything goes smooth and the contracture doesn't return. :)

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November 17, 2012
Good luck tomorrow !!!
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Good morning ladies. My surgery went smooth...

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Good morning ladies. My surgery went smooth yesterday. Dr. K ended going with 375cc (he was thinking either 350 or 375) smooth round silicone. I can't remember what profile he chose. I will some pics this afternoon. He didn't put me in a bra as he wants the right breast to settle. I do have a drain coming out from each underarm. As for pain, I haven't busted into the pain pills. Tylenol has kept everything manageable plus the little pain have keeps me from over doing it, lol. My throat is also very sore and OMG the bitter taste i had in my mouth was unbearable! Recovery was a bit rough as I ended up puking a couple of time. The moment I worke up I was bombarded with instant pain. The nurse gave me a Morphine shop which worked great. Because Im not in a bra, I can see the bottom crease of each breast and so far they are even.

Thanks all for your kind words. Although this was my second surgery, it wasn't any less nerve racking or easier, lol.

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