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Late 30s, Single Mom - Salt Lake City, UT
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I had 3 breast augmentations in my 20s. In 2005, I...
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I had 3 breast augmentations in my 20s. In 2005, I decided to remove my last BA & it was horrible. My Dr. Also did a lift which I think has something to do with the pain, due to where the lift was, I now have servere scar tissue. It feels like my skin is constantly pulling. As you can see my boobs are almost M shaped. I've had this issue for about 10 yes. At first,I was so depressed & would not even leave out the house. I ended up finally seeking some help: going to therapy & taking antidepressants. I now am able to take off my shirt w/o crying. I now just want to get the scar tissue removed. Or some type of surgery to release the pain under my breast. Any advice?
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May 12, 2014
Hi and thanks for sharing your story... You poor thing you really have been through a lot and shouldn't have to just accept and live like this...!
There is lots of advice on here and maybe the surgeons can give you some help if you post up a question.... I do hope you get some advice and get sorted.... Sending prayers and hugs xx
May 13, 2014
Hello Slbaxter2, I'm definitely going to search the site some more. I'm certain I have the most UNIQUE looking breast here though (I have 2 find humor or I'll cry). Thank U for the prayers & hugs ;)
May 12, 2014
I agree with what Angie had to say. Posting your photos in the Doctor Q & A section is a great idea. And be sure to search RealSelf for other women in Utah who have very good experiences with a board certified plastic surgeon so you ca get a decent evaluation. There is no reason for you to have to suffer this way--you're young and your skin is also young. Please let us know what you find out and we are all here for you!
May 13, 2014
Hello Explanting Texan, I did post a question in Q & A, I haven't got a response yet though. I got the surgery in Utah but I live in Cali. I'm praying I can find a doctor who would even want to try to fix my issue. Thank U for responding.
May 14, 2014
I saw that you received a few responses from surgeons, one of whom is in L.A. If you're in that part of California. He sounded more optimistic about your potential surgical outcome!
January 19, 2015
Have you consulted with someone? This appears it may be a bad lift but of course I have no idea. Do you think that is what the problem is? I was searching for complications/bad reviews for removal and saw your review. Thank you for sharing your story.
November 27, 2015
Hi, my apologies for delayed response. I had a lift on my 2nd pair of implants & this is after my 3rd set when I finally removed them.
September 20, 2021
Wow it almost looks like the implants are still in there, I have had multiple surgeries for symmastia and I know what it feels like to be botched, I was even go to apply to be on the Show. Don't give up there is a skilled Dr. out there that can help.
UPDATED FROM Servere scar tissue
8 years post
when I'm laying down....
One + to my deformed breast is they look Great in clothes & bcuz I basically have no lower breast tissue I never need a bra. I try to focus on the positive now.
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May 13, 2014
Your surgeon did not perform the surgery correctly and there is nothing wrong with exposing that doctor. Unfortunately, when a doctor messes up that badly I would be afraid to have him or her fix the problem. Only a surgeon can answer your question because they are experts in that field. They would know if anything can be done.
May 13, 2014
Thank you for sharing your story. It is so unfair you have been put into this situation by someone who is board certified. I hope and pray one of the surgeons on this site can give you some helpful information. Keep us posted and hold your head up. You are a beautiful person. Hugs and prayers!
May 15, 2014
Thanks for sharing your story. It's awful that you have had to go through this but I'm sure you can find a doctor to make it better. Plus I noticed that a couple of doctors in your area answered your questions so maybe one of them is just the guy to help you. Keep us posted and you can always find lots of support on here.
UPDATED FROM Servere scar tissue
8 years post
If I Could Go Back in Time....
Dr. Young did 3 BA = Breast Augmentation for me. The first was perfect. He went in under my underarms. I went back to him 4 years later and switched from saline to silicon. After about two months I noticed one breast was now much bigger than the other. I called & made another appointment. He then switched my implants back to saline and did a lift. I trusted him because he did my first surgery well. I should have researched him on his work for breast lifts because he Clearly did Not do correct work on me. The below photo is what I now deal with everyday. Constant pain due to no longer having any lower breast tissue. I would Not recommend Dr. Russell V. Young to anyone!
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May 15, 2014
Thank you for sharing your story. People need to know what they can possible walk into.
May 15, 2014
Hello. Just thought I would let you know. Russell young the Salt Lake City board certed ps has deceased. I believe it was 2012.
May 20, 2014
So sorry your having this issue with scar tissue. I wish I could point you in the right direction, but I wouldn't be giving you qualified or even experiential advice. -- Although easier said than done, I will say that boobs are not everything, and they're such a small insignificant part of what makes a woman. Your still you, and I'm sure that means your still awesome!! -- Hope your able to make peace with all this emotionally, to heck with all the physical stuff!! :)
June 5, 2014
Do you have a primary care provider? Can you have them recommend a plastic surgeon? You would benefit from a consult from a breast specialist and might do better with one affiliated with a medical school/teaching hospital. It looks like you have tethering and scar tissue and I wonder if there is a way to "release" some of that. As painful as your story is, you help educate women to the downsides of BA-something I think most of us tuned out at the consults. When I first joined this website over a year ago, there was only 450+ women writing their stories and now it is over 800. Keep us posted on your progress...you have sisterhood here :)
August 30, 2014
I am so sorry for what you have been through and that you are in pain. :( what the "doctor" did to you was not right! Have you looked into breast reconstruction specialists? There are doctors who specialize in reconstructing breasts for women that have had breast cancer and undergone major mastectomies. You look like you have lots of healthy breast tissue to work with, surely there is a skilled surgeon who can help relieve your pain and fix the problem. Dr. Lisa Cassileth in LA specializes in breast reconstruction and her work looks pretty amazing. Have you heard of her? I'm planning to schedule a consult with her for my implant removal in the near future. Sending big (((hugs))) your way.
Look for a skilled, board certified plastic surgeon who has done a lot of breast work. You don't have to live like this! You may also want to post a question (with photos)Â in the Doctor Q&A community to get some professional feedback on what can be done.
Please keep us posted and (((hugs))))\ to you.