Breast Revision Disaster- Staph Epidermis- 38 Years Old, 5'7, 112 Lbs, Nursed 2 Babies, Utah

3.5 Years Post Op Update

My surgery was 2 weeks ago today. I used the Hibiclense all 4 days prior to my surgery. My surgeon recommended 2. I wasn't taking any chances this time. My first surgeon didn't ever have his patients use Hibiclense. The day of surgery I was allowed to take a Valium with a tiny bit of water to calm my nerves. What a completely different experience. I tend to get very nervous, although I should be a pro by now, I still get wound up. I arrived at 7am. My surgeon met with me, my husband & his assistant to 'Map' my chest by making markings with a pen. I had only ever seen this done on TV. Once he had answered all my questions, and walked me through his surgical plan, my husband & I felt confident & said our good-byes. I was introduced to my anesthesiologist. He was very kind and compassionate as I explained how I ended up with exposure keratitis after my 12-29-14 initial revision surgery. He assured me I would be in good hands. My surgeon had 3 different styles & sized implants available to choose from. During the surgery he used sizers to determine which style/size to go with. NONE of the other surgeons I met with in Utah use this method. He also uses the Keller Funnel method which allows implantation of silicone gel breast implants via a no-touch technique. My surgeon selected Allergan Natrelle 410 FF 595cc's. He used Strattice to create an internal bra. And also placed a drain on both sides which I would have for 7-10 days. After my surgery I woke up feeling pretty comfortable & alert. I was impressed with the simplicity of the drains. The drain my former surgeon placed after my surgery on 1-16-15 was hanging out of the end of the breast crease incision. Which is extremely painful & constantly tugging on that delicate incision tissue. My drains this time were exiting out of my rib cage below the breast, neatly tacked to my body with tape to prevent the painful tugging I expirenced before. I was able to get home, into bed, have lots of water, some crackers & start my medications. My follow up was 2 days later. My surgeon explained how he found sutures left behind from my from my former surgeon. They were NOT a suture typically used or left behind in a patient with a known infection. My left breast was scarred down & proved to be achallenging task. However my surgeon felt confident I would have a "very pretty result" after all heals. My drains were removed 9 days later during a very simple in office procedure. I was able to discontinue my heavy pain mess that day. My surgeon explained it may take up to 3 months for the left implant to relax. So now we wai & heal.

I would love to see some before & afters of Natrelle 410 XF implants. Evidently this particular model of implant is relatively new. I have been unsuccessful in finding any before & after photos of women that have this implant style. Help! I really want to have a visual of this implant prior to my surgery.