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*6 Months Post-Op* 23, 34A to a 34D, Wellesley, MA
UPDATED FROM Minkie
7 years post
4 years post-revision and VERY happy
WORTH IT$7,500
Just realized it has been four years since my revision and seven years since my original surgery and I wanted to post an update to clarify that post-revision I have been very happy with the results. My breasts are what I have always wanted and I think that the size is absolutely perfect. Dr. Davidson did a great job and I would strongly recommend. Although I needed to undergo a revision, I do think it had a lot to do with my anatomy and with the capsular contracture -- Dr. Davidson did not charge his fee for my revision and the implants were covered, so I just had to pay fees associated with the surgery (anesthesia and facility).
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UPDATED FROM Minkie
6 months post
Bad news for me...
I saw Dr. Davidson today and he has retracted his offer to perform muscle release under local anesthesia. He doesn't think that would help me much and actually told me that he thinks I have achieved a great result given my anatomy. I'm beyond frustrated with this response to my dissatisfaction. Also when I explained that I was still experiencing burning muscle pain he suggested a muscle relaxer. The last thing I want is to be medicated for this. I understand his explanation as to why my nipple is still so low, but if this was the expected outcome, I wish he would have told me that before I spent $7500 and let him cut me open. The whole point of me doing this was to improve the shape of my breasts. He gave me a few options (all which would cost $2000+) but still insisted that this was a good result and that he wouldn't advise me to do anything else. I'm so upset that I've been waiting for a revision for the past three months and now there will be no resolution. Also, despite his insistence that this was a good outcome appearance-wise, I still don't understand why my muscles are so tight. He acknowledged that they were firm, but offered no solution to that issue. I'm very disappointed. I requested copies of my medical records so that I can make decisions as far as next steps.
Replies (2)
January 29, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear that it has been such a rough run for you:( Have you gotten any second opinions in person since? It doesn't sound like he is really addressing the obvious here which is they are not what you signed up for and it doesn't sound like he gave you much reason. Mine are slightly different and I am still coming to terms with it but I realize now that that's not the surgeons mistake but the way my breast are. If you look at my before and after you can kind of see it, and I also think we have a similar starting place. Not to say yours should look like mine, but maybe see what other surgeons have to say about the before and after. I can tell you that mine are still dropping little by little so I think they will look different even in 3 months but they have been very soft and bouncy for a while and if yours really are not I'd insist he address it more than just in agreement since that is clearly part of the BA package. I wish you luck, I'm sorry that it has been such a struggle up until now. Persist and you will get what you wanted, I'm sure! It's just unfortunate that you had to have this experience first:(
February 20, 2015
sorry you were not happy with your results!I can see what you mean by wanting some lower poll fullness--I know you don't want to spend anymore money but getting a second opinion is probably your best bet. Dr.Seckel in Boston and concord has decades of experience and is compassionate.
January 29, 2017
It's so crazy I just read this review bc I was about to have surgery w Dr. Davidson and a week before, both his office and I, realized it wasn't a good match. I felt I didn't have much knowledge there or guidance and they were annoyed when asked questions and wanting more clarification. It felt like I was just another paycheck!! They kept being like this is just what we use and how we do it. After things falling thru w Dr. Davidson's office I met w Dr. Seckel and it was like night and day! I'm so excited for my BA next week while before I was so nervous. Not how it should be!!!
UPDATED FROM Minkie
6 months post
6 Months out and finally ready for a revision!
Well, as of January 1st, it has been six months since my BA. Implants still haven't dropped but that's not surprising since they hadn't after three months. I'm still having burning muscle pain in the middle of the night so I just want to get this over with. The muscle flex deformity at this point is really getting difficult to ignore so I hope that the revision helps that as well. I have an appointment with by PS next week to discuss the revision. He offered to muscle release under local at no cost to me but from what I've heard on realself, local really isn't the way to go. I'm still very frustrated but I'm hoping that I'm finally nearing the end of this roller coaster.
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January 22, 2015
It's been six months for me too since my BA and mine have not dropped either. I also have that flex distortion, especially on one side, that is really annoying. I'm having a revision done on the 27th. I'm not looking forward to the procedure or spending additional money but I am looking forward to natural looking breasts. My implants are currently under the muscle and will be placed above the muscle this time. I wish you the best.
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