POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation Reviews
5"3 400cc HP Silicone Under the Muscle Crease Incision
UPDATED FROM petite400cc
6 months post
Mini update
petite400ccFebruary 28, 2016
Heres a mini update my PS doesn't think meds will be of any benefit at this stage. He does suggest I keep massaging. Which is what Ive been doing, will see him again in a couple months I believe I will be at 9 months post by then. Left is still higher but again no discomfort or hardness.
UPDATED FROM petite400cc
6 months post
Capsular Contracture
petite400ccFebruary 10, 2016
So I was contemplating whether or not I wanted to share this but as you can see from the title of this post I got some not so good news. If you have read my previous posts my left side has always been stubborn and was sitting higher than my right. Currently I am at 5 months post op and during my last visit my PS says that this is probably due to Capsular Contracture on my left breast. Now I had asymmetry before my BA so I was pretty shocked that he told me I had CC, I thought that my left side needed more time to catch up, I am also not in any pain and both my breasts are soft so it did not occur to me that I had CC.
I'm pretty overwhelmed/ sad/ upset because as many of you here can imagine this totally sucks. I am at a loss right now. He explained to me that he can perform a revision where he would remove and replace my left implant. I did explain that I would prefer to wait. At this moment in time, I'm not financially ready to spend more money or emotionally ready to go through surgery again and so soon.
I have been reading a bit on CC and having a revision does not guarantee it won't happen again. CC is actually more common to occur during revision surgery rather than primary surgery. I'm very scared of what will happen in a few months from now if I will start feeling pain or if my breast will change in shape and become distorted. I will have no choice but to have a revision done by then. I understand CC is primarily an aesthetic issue but of course there's no way to predict if things will stay the same or get worse and when more complications can arise.
Since I am holding off on another surgery, any ladies reading who have had CC and delayed treatment/ surgery how was your experience? Or if anyone has any advice for me I would appreciate it.
Wanted to share this for anyone out there who may be going through something similar, you're not alone!
I'm pretty overwhelmed/ sad/ upset because as many of you here can imagine this totally sucks. I am at a loss right now. He explained to me that he can perform a revision where he would remove and replace my left implant. I did explain that I would prefer to wait. At this moment in time, I'm not financially ready to spend more money or emotionally ready to go through surgery again and so soon.
I have been reading a bit on CC and having a revision does not guarantee it won't happen again. CC is actually more common to occur during revision surgery rather than primary surgery. I'm very scared of what will happen in a few months from now if I will start feeling pain or if my breast will change in shape and become distorted. I will have no choice but to have a revision done by then. I understand CC is primarily an aesthetic issue but of course there's no way to predict if things will stay the same or get worse and when more complications can arise.
Since I am holding off on another surgery, any ladies reading who have had CC and delayed treatment/ surgery how was your experience? Or if anyone has any advice for me I would appreciate it.
Wanted to share this for anyone out there who may be going through something similar, you're not alone!
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February 10, 2016
Pettie400 , it's make me sad to know you have CC. I didn't know CC could happen at 5 months or later.
I remember I have read about implants warranty but can't remember excactly if they would cover the cost for you. I will be thinking of you !!!
I remember I have read about implants warranty but can't remember excactly if they would cover the cost for you. I will be thinking of you !!!
February 11, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this :-(. It's good that you aren't experiencing any pain at least. I think you are doing the right thing by not rushing into another surgery.. maybe some vigorous massage and some type of medication could help? I have seen ladies here mention that their surgeons prescribed Singulair or Accolate at the onset of CC, and it seems to help a lot! Maybe you could look into it a little or mention it to Dr. Pugash.
Wishing the best for you, please keep us posted.
xo
Wishing the best for you, please keep us posted.
xo
February 11, 2016
Thank you Anna. I did mention medication to Simone but Dr. Pugash didn't really give me an answer whether or not I have that option. I will ask again. Im still massaging and kinda just hoping for the best. I have seen reviews on here of girls with very similar results as me and they don't have CC just asymmetry and many chose not to undergo a revision right away and they look fine after 1-3 years post op.
February 12, 2016
Petite400cc, I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. I hope that with your continued massage that things will start to get better. I too am looking at getting my breasts done with Dr. Pugash. I have a consult booked for January 2017! Such a long wait!! I live in Victoria but have read so many good things about him that I am willing to come over to Vsncouver to see him. How does Dr. Pugash deal with revisions? Are you responsible for the full cost?
February 13, 2016
Thank you Isabella. Wow January 2017 crazy! His waitlist seems to get longer each year. But with good reason he's definitely the top surgeon for breast augmentation in Vancouver As for revision he does touch a bit on this during your consultation. For CC revision there is no charge for surgeons fee and cost of the replacement of implants, I am charged for the surgical facility fee, anesthesiologist and any meds prescribed. So no, not the full cost. I believe it's case by case too, I know of someone who also went to Dr. Pugash and had bottomed out and I think if you choose to exchange your implant size for a complication like that you are required to pay the cost of implants. I'm not 100% sure on that though or if that has changed. Hope that made sense haha. Good luck to you on your surgery and recovery, wish you all the best! : )
UPDATED FROM petite400cc
6 months post
5 month post op
petite400ccFebruary 2, 2016
Haven't updated in ages! I got an email about Realself being breached and I freaked out and deleted all my photos immediately and changed my password. I will reupload them soon.
I'm currently 5 months post op. Still doing super well. No complications whatsoever. I see my PS in a few days.
Boobs have dropped and evened out more since my last update. And I absolutely love them! I feel so much more confident and clothes fit more flattering on me. Hope everyone else is doing well too on here. Happy New Year everybody (I know so late, I'm posting this in February! aha)
I'm currently 5 months post op. Still doing super well. No complications whatsoever. I see my PS in a few days.
Boobs have dropped and evened out more since my last update. And I absolutely love them! I feel so much more confident and clothes fit more flattering on me. Hope everyone else is doing well too on here. Happy New Year everybody (I know so late, I'm posting this in February! aha)
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