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29yrs Old, Implants Much Too Large... Can't Wait to Explant! San Diego, CA
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Hi ladies! I am 29... and I had my first BA in...
MissmylittleboobiesAugust 3, 2014
Hi ladies! I am 29... and I had my first BA in 2012 with Dr. Pousti in San Diego Ca. I had nice breasts before (32 C with a tad bit of sagging due to my love of bodybuilding which had caused me to lose some volume on top) I wanted to have perkier rounder breasts and I knew at the time after doing extensive research that I would need a BA with a lift. I wanted to be a full D cup. Dr Pousti assured me that he could achieve these results with BA alone and that I would not need a lift. I trusted his opinion. Post surgery I could already tell there was a problem. My breasts were already drooping and sagging to the side. I was 500cc silicone - a 32DD. I waited six months to see if they would change before letting Dr Pousti know that I was unhappy. Six months go by and they are sagging more to the side.
I consulted with Dr Pousti about a revision and he agreed I absolutely needed one - which he would perform at no cost ( only anesthesia/OR fees which came out to be 3,000.00). After an extensive talk- he assured me that a revision with saline implants instead of silicone and a capsulorraphy would fix the problem. I trusted him again- of course this time it would be right. Fast forward to post op- I woke up with 700cc saline implants/size 32F. I was shocked by the size but they looked perky so I was happier... I knew swelling had to go down but I was still shocked about having 700cc's ...... I am only 5'5 115 pounds. After the implants I was/am 121 pounds. These things weigh 6 pounds! I am sad and frustrated to say that 8 months later, they are sagging to the side even more due to the size. I am such an easy going happy girl- and I have been nothing but positive and understanding through this whole process but now I am fed up. I just want these balls OUT. I have not only lost 9,000.00 but I really hope I haven't stretched out my skin too much. I hope my breasts will return to their original size and I will eventually get a lift when I am done paying off this debt from these large sacks on my chest. It has only been a year so I think I will be ok.... sigh! Anyway I have a consult on Aug 21 with Dr P to discuss having them removed under local anesthesia ASAP. They have got to come out. They seem to sag more every month. After less than a year, its a joke. I really hope Dr. P can make this right for me and help me. I have placed all of my trust in him before and he is a sweet caring person from what I see. I just don't know what happened. I knew I needed the lift but he swore he could get me the results I wanted without one. He stated my breasts were too beautiful to put scars on. Lesson learned? Get a second and third opinion and trust your gut! I sure hope this all turns out well for me. I am so over this whole process and I want to be able to work out hard again! I can't do anything with these sacks of water. XOXO
I consulted with Dr Pousti about a revision and he agreed I absolutely needed one - which he would perform at no cost ( only anesthesia/OR fees which came out to be 3,000.00). After an extensive talk- he assured me that a revision with saline implants instead of silicone and a capsulorraphy would fix the problem. I trusted him again- of course this time it would be right. Fast forward to post op- I woke up with 700cc saline implants/size 32F. I was shocked by the size but they looked perky so I was happier... I knew swelling had to go down but I was still shocked about having 700cc's ...... I am only 5'5 115 pounds. After the implants I was/am 121 pounds. These things weigh 6 pounds! I am sad and frustrated to say that 8 months later, they are sagging to the side even more due to the size. I am such an easy going happy girl- and I have been nothing but positive and understanding through this whole process but now I am fed up. I just want these balls OUT. I have not only lost 9,000.00 but I really hope I haven't stretched out my skin too much. I hope my breasts will return to their original size and I will eventually get a lift when I am done paying off this debt from these large sacks on my chest. It has only been a year so I think I will be ok.... sigh! Anyway I have a consult on Aug 21 with Dr P to discuss having them removed under local anesthesia ASAP. They have got to come out. They seem to sag more every month. After less than a year, its a joke. I really hope Dr. P can make this right for me and help me. I have placed all of my trust in him before and he is a sweet caring person from what I see. I just don't know what happened. I knew I needed the lift but he swore he could get me the results I wanted without one. He stated my breasts were too beautiful to put scars on. Lesson learned? Get a second and third opinion and trust your gut! I sure hope this all turns out well for me. I am so over this whole process and I want to be able to work out hard again! I can't do anything with these sacks of water. XOXO
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UPDATED FROM Missmylittleboobies
New appointment .... Doc personally called me today!
MissmylittleboobiesAugust 4, 2014
My doc called me personally and scheduled for me to come in August 14th ! I am very happy about that. We are going to discuss my options of explanting. I am pretty sure I will be the perfect candidate to have them taken out under local anesthesia in as soon as a month! Can't wait. I will keep everyone updated!
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August 4, 2014
That's awesome that he called you!
August 4, 2014
Totally. He's a really nice guy and is helpful. He's got wonderful reviews and I believe he's a great doctor. He wants to make it right. I just hope he helps me out on the financial side and removes them for no cost. Sucks to have to pay off these implants even when I won't have them anymore ! Haha
August 5, 2014
I bet you won't need a lift at all. You are very young, fit and a great candidate for the skin to heal and the boobs to fluff. Thank you for sharing your story!
August 5, 2014
Thanks! I could only hope .. But I had quite a bit of sagging before (I think) and gravity will only make it worse every year haha we will see! I know I will need to have my areolas reduced because they were stretched with the implants. I'm really curious to see how the girls are going to look with these huge things out. Haha
My doc asked if I wanted to have them deflated in office but I really don't like that idea. I just want it all done at one time.
August 5, 2014
I look forward to seeing what the PS says - remember, there's a ton of people here supporting you! :o)
August 5, 2014
thanks for your review.
From the pre op photo, it appears to me that the doc was right, that your breasts were too beautiful to put scars on them for a lift. In my opinion, they didn't need a lift at all. But you are in your body, not me, so if when these balls are out, and after your skin has retracted (because this may take time, more or less), if you still feel you need a lift, then that is totally your decision. At least you will know not to put any balls inside of you again. I hope your surgery goes great. If you have the saline balls drained before removal, it should help so that the incisions to remove them won't have to be so big.
August 5, 2014
Thank you for the kind words :-) Do you know if they can they be drained at the time of removal into an external drain instead of just deflating them and having my body absorb the saline over time ?
August 6, 2014
If you are conserned about any saline getting into your body, then draining is not a good option. because some, even if a minute amount, will get into your body. the saline in your implants is not at this point expire, however, and is probably not bacteria ladden. I dont assume it would affect your health.
so, if you decide to get them drained, you have a several options:
you can get them drained plenty of time before removal, so that your skin and tissue has the time "refluff" showing you whether you will want a lift or not and how much of a lift, and therefore enabling you to do the explant and lift at the same time.
or you can drain at time of explant, at which point some doctors will do a lift or not.
But you don't have to drain them at all.. Maybe, according to your surgeon, scarring would be the same whether drained or not.
it would be very good to talk to the surgeon about this, if you feel the need to.
August 7, 2014
Thanks ! That's what I thought. There are so many options. I will probably have them drained in the office then do the lift later on when I can afford it. I don't want them to drain "over time" because it just seems super weird to watch them get smaller every couple days. . . Haha freaky. So I guess we will see on the 14th :-)
August 7, 2014
Oh, no that's not what happens... when they get drained, you can see the process right before your eyes... it doesnt look like an overtime thing.. lol.... that's funny...
but actually, it was kindda funny to watch my breasts deflate like tires, right before my eyes, one at a time. It was really weird. If any fluid is left in the implants... it is a teenie-tiny amount.. a minute amount.
yes, there are so many options.. so its great to able to talk to your surgeon and make decisions you are both comfortable with.
You are gonna look so great. And you look great now anyhow.
August 7, 2014
Oh ok hahaha good! That is funny. I can't wait to see what its like...
thanks so much for the compliment. :-)
August 7, 2014
You are welcome... it's very true. You look great now and you certainly looked great before you had any procedures.
UPDATED FROM Missmylittleboobies
So I had my appointment yesterday!
MissmylittleboobiesAugust 15, 2014
I had my appointment with Dr Pousti to discuss implant removal yesterday. It went great. He informed me that it will be best to do the removal under general anesthesia because he will be removing a portion of the capsule and then inserting drains. This is the safest way for me and I am happy with this conclusion. He doesn't think I will need a lift at all and wants me to wait a few months before I make any decision about a lift.
I feel completely comfortable and I am so excited to have these out! Dr Pousti was very sweet and understanding as he always is and once again I feel like I am in great hands. My surgery date is Sept 16 - I will keep everyone updated !
I feel completely comfortable and I am so excited to have these out! Dr Pousti was very sweet and understanding as he always is and once again I feel like I am in great hands. My surgery date is Sept 16 - I will keep everyone updated !
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August 15, 2014
I'm so happy for you! September 16th will be here before you know it. Looking forward to reading your updates :)
August 15, 2014
Congrats brittannykayy on scheduling your explant! Your surgery date is one day after mine. Your boobs looked phenomenal prior to your BA and because you have youth and health on your side I'm sure your skin will retract beautifully!
September 4, 2014
Good luck with your surgery! Sending positive vibes your way. Dr. Pousti performed my explant, and I am very happy with the results. Feel free to read my review. You are in good hands. :)
September 4, 2014
Thank you so much !!!! Yeah I do really like Dr Pousti and am really excited for the 16th !! I will keep everyone posted! :-) :-) :-) That's wonderful that your so happy with your results ! Congrats!
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