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Anatomical implant capsular contracture

UPDATED FROM flowermama
7 months post

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flowermama
$15,250
Dr. Beck called yesterday after receiving my email. I felt much better after our talk because he was super supportive and helpful. I'm so happy I picked him to be my surgeon. We discussed what's going on and will watch it for more change. At this point, I think I'll end up getting a revision in a few months. I've heard strattice or alloderm can help but they are expensive. If I get a new set, I may spring for that stuff because the cost of another revision after that would be even more expensive. I'm also considering just taking them out. It would be so hard to go back to my small breasts after being so happy with the size I have now. I'm extremely happy with my tummy tuck results though! I'll post some pics of that soon. So nice not having a pouch to adjust in jeans and looking like I'm 5 months pregnant half the time! ????

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Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS

Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS

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N
February 2, 2017
So sorry this happened to you. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you that you won't need a revision and the medicine helps. Your tummy looks amazing! Hoping for the best for you!
M
December 14, 2017
I saw your pics, I think your boobs look fabulous! I'm not seeing it, I know textured and anatomical are hard for months, give it time. I got sientra smooth round and mine have ripples and he didn't open pocket enough on bottom, looks like frankenboob! So if it's any concellation, yours look way better than mine! I have been working hard on opening pocket and I think Its working. Don't stop, there's someone on here who got rid of cc with major massage and pushing and singular. Is one breast soft?
UPDATED FROM flowermama
7 months post

Does this look any better?

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flowermama
I thought they did until I looked at the pictures. The mirror didn't look as bad. ???? Started singulair 2 days ago and upped vitamin e. Using ace bandage to apply pressure to top of implant to try to stretch pocket down. Will any of this even work? Lol. Who knows! Was really looking forward to wearing a bikini this summer...

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M
April 11, 2017
It actually does look better than the last picture you posted. This is 2 months ago now, have things settled more? I hope so!
UPDATED FROM flowermama
7 months post

Starting singulair

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flowermama
Saw dr wheeler in Spokane and he has me taking 2,000 iu vitamin e and 10mg singulair daily. He says my implant was/is rotated possibly due to capsular contracture. It has improved since the pics I posted in my last post and I could actually live with them the way they are right now if they don't get worse again. I am concerned that maybe the right one isn't attached to the capsule and it could just continue to rotate. Also, the singulair makes me very tired! I will check back in with dr wheeler in 2 months to see if I might need to have another surgery. He mentioned that a lot of times going back to the original surgeon who did the surgery can be beneficial. Considering getting smooth round silicone if I do decide to have them replaced. Keeping my fingers crossed I won't need another surgery for years to come!

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