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My story with implants and extrusion scarring and implant removal

UPDATED FROM Jane's Addiction 22
2 months pre

My story continues on the next review please read and see pics

$6,800
I am scheduled surgery in less than six weeks my story with pics continues in the second review please follow me there......

Jane's Addiction 22's provider

Michael Nagy, MD, FACS

Michael Nagy, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Did not share a plan on how he would address my very rare situation of repairing a breast extrusion scar. Being a man of few words left me feeling scared of what my possible out come would be. His straight forward implant procedure left me wondering how this could possibly correct my problem. To me it seemed my problems would be magnified. My questions and concern lead me to this site and to a physician who seems more qualified and experience in my very rare situation. So I am grateful for Dr. Nagy's consultation because it ultimately steered me in the right direction. I am sure he is a wonderful surgeon. But not the right one for me.

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omg reading this is making me not want to consider it. May I ask what the first infection was caused by...was it caused by an inexperienced surgeon or was it just the reaction that ur body had to the implant? I really want to do it but after reading this is really horrifies me. I really hope everything works out for you. You deserve to have the boobs that you want.
Hi. Thank you for reading my story. It's not here to scar anyone out of surgery. It here to educate. So that being said, I'm not really sure why. But I signed a bunch of papers that I'm pretty sure everyone signs that says infection is a normal complication and can happen to anyone for any reason pretty much. So I chalk it up to luck of the draw.
I read your review, girl, and I just want to remind you that you are beautiful! Don't be so hard on yourself. Everything happens for a reason, and you still look amazing. I am sorry you had a hard time with your BA journey, but it can only get better. We are here for you! :)
my reduction did not go well.  20+ years ago...plus he did not file with the correct ins.  i almost had to sue....but he paid everyone out.  so i know our breast is the most identifying item of womanhood.  but everything will be fine take your time love your self with good health and research...
HUGS!
How are you doing?
Very good thank you!
UPDATED FROM Jane's Addiction 22
3 months pre

Made the call.....

I made the call to my original Plastic Surgeon' s office to cancel my appointment. I have mixed emotions. I want to cry. They asked if I wanted to reschedule I told them no and why. As the words came out I felt confident this was the absolute right thing to do. But sad that I could possibly be waiting a very long time to save double the amount I had expected and travel expenses on top. Honestly, I think I want to cry so much because I know I can't go have an affordable straight forward augmentation because I will probably look worse and continue to have problems with implants. I now must save more money......so much that I may never be able to have the corrective surgery done. So the feeling is I may NEVER EVER be fixed again. My job is commission based. We introduced a very new service that is amazing. So far in my slowest time of year I have seen a rise in my income due to this service. My busy time will start very soon. I am hopeful I can get a few good checks and be caught up on my bills when I get them. Maybe my husband will gift me some money too. But I think he may be angry if he finds out I plan on saving the money for my self since we have a house that needs repairs and two kids.

I'm gonna try. Try to be positive and save. Or come to terms with it in the mean time. It's been almost 15 years since the exposure of my implant and removal of my boobs. I haven't come to terms with my appearance yet....... If I continue to post it will be under a new review with Dr. Prichard .

Thanks to anyone who read my story and if you are like me and have scarring from
breast extrusion and want to fix them it's best to find a Plastic Surgeon who has experience fixing them. Don't settle on a Plastic surgeon and HOPE for a good out come like I almost did. Pay the money if you can so you can truly be fixed. What I
came to understand is yes it can be done with the right surgeon. Thank god I found Real Self.

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I'm so touched by your story... I truly hope you are able to get your surgery... My best wishes!
Thank you so much for reading my story. The support on this site has been wonderful and up lifting.
Good Luck love on your journey I pray one day it will happen for ya!! Muah
I'm determined to look and feel better. It's gonna happen.
I said it before girl, I'll say it again, your boobs are just fine!! They are nice, and would be even nicer in some pretty bras! Don't be so hard on yourself, if "re-implanting" is what you truly want I support you, but don't get upset over something like this. Your soo lucky to even have cute boobies after what you've been through lol :)
What she said! :) You are beautiful.
Thank you for your support. I am looking into fat grafting based on a Dr. s recommendation. God bless your soul for saying my breasts are cute
Thank you, Free To Be Me! Your story was incredible! You are awesome for sharing your empowering story. Thank you so much for having the courage to share! I wish you the best of luck with Dr. Prichard! Keep posting and chin up :)
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM Jane's Addiction 22
3 months pre

$$$$$$$ !

Ugh. I got my price quote in an email very soon after speaking with the P.S. it is a lot of money. I understand that I am not a straight forward case. It's just enough to not be able to justify spending that much on myself. I will need to put off my date and continue saving money. I emailed the office back about trying to reduce the price since its out of my range and hope they can work with me. Also I will be coming out of state and will also have the expense of my trip. Hopefully they can work with me. I cried a little last night. I was so close to fixing them. I Can Not go to my original P.S. after speaking with Dr. Prichard. I have had implants and several surgeries. I pretty much know what to expect. If I do straight forward implants I will still have several issues to deal with like not being symmetrical . That's a big problem for me, I now know that the symmetry issue in my case CAN be fixed so there is no settling for lopsided boobies. I could also wind up with a " double bubble"! So I am waiting for the office to send me a new price quote then go from there. Wish me luck I will think happy thoughts instead of the sad ones! It's just all part of the process that will lead me down the right path.

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...I know it's a lot of $$$$ as moms we can always find better uses then on "us". BUT you are sooo worth it!!! you need to be able to love yourself completely. And I agree once you find the right dr stay with them. I hope you get a better quote... crossing my fingers and toes for you!
Thank you so much!