Kel V
03-31-2003, 10:13 AM
Hi my name is Kelly. It's been about 2 years since I had my surgery. I had them done by Dr. Mascardo, and I was just interested to hear some feed back if they liked their results or not. After my surgrey she had me wear a bandage around the top of my implants and she told me not to wear an underwire bra. So as time went on I thought it would be OK to wear an underwire, good thing I did b/c she is blamming it on the fack that I didnt wear an underwire enough, but she never stressed the importance of it. If she told me I would deffinetly had worn it. Well my implants have bottomed out. Ive been talking to alot of people who have had implants and other doctors. Most of them say it is due to the pockets being made to large by the surgon or that the implants are too heavy for the persons frame and tissue. She actually was trying to convince me to go bigger. I went from a small B to a large D. At my consult. she said that we could go any size but now she is saying that I am so tiny and dont have much fat so of course the implants will fall. Its one thing for the implants to sag and a completly different thing for them to bottom out. It needs to be fixed by surgery. I would love everyones feed back. Maybe she is a good doctor and I am just a rare case but I want to make sure luv Kel
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BananaRep24
03-31-2003, 01:41 PM
Hi Kel,
So does it feel like to be "Bottomed Out"? Do the implants feel heavy? I am schedule to have my surgery by Dr. Mascardo early May 2003. I am also pretty tiny, 5'1, 105 lbs.... small B. I have not decided yet how big I want to go but from the looks of it, probably a FUll C. my first consult w/ her, she said that being anything bigger than a C, will make me top over. After the second consult, she said she could make me a D. I think a D would be too big for my frame but at the same time, I dont want to regret not going bigger. My friend had hers done in 2001, was a C-she went up to a D w/ 390 CC's.... shes going back b/c after having the baby, her boobs sag alot and getting her areolar reduced. We are going in on the same day. After hearing your story, I am a bit worried... how many CC's did she put in yours?
So does it feel like to be "Bottomed Out"? Do the implants feel heavy? I am schedule to have my surgery by Dr. Mascardo early May 2003. I am also pretty tiny, 5'1, 105 lbs.... small B. I have not decided yet how big I want to go but from the looks of it, probably a FUll C. my first consult w/ her, she said that being anything bigger than a C, will make me top over. After the second consult, she said she could make me a D. I think a D would be too big for my frame but at the same time, I dont want to regret not going bigger. My friend had hers done in 2001, was a C-she went up to a D w/ 390 CC's.... shes going back b/c after having the baby, her boobs sag alot and getting her areolar reduced. We are going in on the same day. After hearing your story, I am a bit worried... how many CC's did she put in yours?
Kel V
03-31-2003, 04:45 PM
She put 480cc in my right and 500cc in my left bacause there was a little difference before and I wanted it corrected. They dont really feel any heavier since they bottomed out. I just feel that they dont look as good. I feel like I always have to wear a bra other wise thay look smaller. I wish that she would have told me that this could happen b/c maybe I would not have gone so big. I understand what you mean that you dont want to regret not going big enough. Most of the time peple usually want to go bigger after they get used to them. After my surgery I wanted to go bigger. I would look at her before and after pictures again to see if many others had bottomed out. Ask her if she has to do a lot of redues and if so what is the most common redue. After I had them done I liked them alot. They wernt that swollen and the pain only lasted 1 week. I just feel that she should have told me about this. either she made the pockets too big or my implants are too big for my frame and tissue. She never stressed the importance of an underwire, maybe she thought that she told me but she didnt. Maybe that would have made a big difference. Also where are you going to have your insision. I had mine around the nipple and I kind of regret it b/c it is noticable. I would have either done it under the breast fold or under the arm. bottoming out is fixable but the best bay to fix it is through an insision under the breast b/c it easiest too see what your doing and more presice. That means I will have two insision scars. I may just be a rare case but I would speek to more of her patients to see how she did. kel
rlopez10460
03-31-2003, 10:19 PM
Hi Kelly
I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you. I am having surgery done this Friday by Mascardo. I didn't understand what you meant by "bottoming out" Could you please explain that to me?
I'm really nervous about surgery and I was wondering if you could please let me know if you had them implanted over the muscle or under. Just want to know if we have any parallels. I hope everything goes well for you and thank you for sharing such a personal experience.
Rochelle
I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you. I am having surgery done this Friday by Mascardo. I didn't understand what you meant by "bottoming out" Could you please explain that to me?
I'm really nervous about surgery and I was wondering if you could please let me know if you had them implanted over the muscle or under. Just want to know if we have any parallels. I hope everything goes well for you and thank you for sharing such a personal experience.
Rochelle
Kel V
04-01-2003, 08:15 AM
Hi Rochelle,
"bottoming out" is when the implants slip down. Its different then just sagging. the implant looks low like it has just slipped down, which maked the nipple look high, even as if it point up a little. I look fine in an underwire bra. Its just that if I dont wear one I feel that I look smaller because you cant tell how big I am unless they are pushed up. Everone I show like my friends thinks that I look great in a bra, but I also want to look great with out one. She did my implants under the muscle because I have a tiny fram and was just a small B. There is less of a chance to bottom out if you go under the muscle. I may just be a rare case. Also if you are going under the muscle, someone told me that there is such a thing as partial unders and full unders. Ask which she is doing. It may just be that I didnt wear an underwire bra enough after the surgery, but she never stessed the importance. Maybe she thought that she had told me. So far I havent heard any negative feedback about her. What size are you going to? and what insision site? So, this Friday is your surgery good luck, don't worrie. Your just going to fall a sleep and then wake up with boobs. I made sure to ask the anast. to really drug me up so that I wouldnt have alot of pain. The pain was not that bad when I woke up it was more pressure than everything. He was very good usually I feel sick when I wake up from anast., and I told him that. It was the first time that I didnt feel sick. If you have any questions be sure to ask her. Good luck and let me know how everything goes. I know after my surgery I was very happy, well after the first week. I also got mine done in April. Its the perfect time because then your all set for summer. All i did was try on close that I could have never worn before, it was great. I'll let you know how everything turns out. best wishes
Luv Kel
"bottoming out" is when the implants slip down. Its different then just sagging. the implant looks low like it has just slipped down, which maked the nipple look high, even as if it point up a little. I look fine in an underwire bra. Its just that if I dont wear one I feel that I look smaller because you cant tell how big I am unless they are pushed up. Everone I show like my friends thinks that I look great in a bra, but I also want to look great with out one. She did my implants under the muscle because I have a tiny fram and was just a small B. There is less of a chance to bottom out if you go under the muscle. I may just be a rare case. Also if you are going under the muscle, someone told me that there is such a thing as partial unders and full unders. Ask which she is doing. It may just be that I didnt wear an underwire bra enough after the surgery, but she never stessed the importance. Maybe she thought that she had told me. So far I havent heard any negative feedback about her. What size are you going to? and what insision site? So, this Friday is your surgery good luck, don't worrie. Your just going to fall a sleep and then wake up with boobs. I made sure to ask the anast. to really drug me up so that I wouldnt have alot of pain. The pain was not that bad when I woke up it was more pressure than everything. He was very good usually I feel sick when I wake up from anast., and I told him that. It was the first time that I didnt feel sick. If you have any questions be sure to ask her. Good luck and let me know how everything goes. I know after my surgery I was very happy, well after the first week. I also got mine done in April. Its the perfect time because then your all set for summer. All i did was try on close that I could have never worn before, it was great. I'll let you know how everything turns out. best wishes
Luv Kel
Tina2
04-01-2003, 07:30 PM
Hi Kelly,
A couple of years ago I got talking to two lady plastic surgeons in the 'John Lewis coffee shop' in London. It was most interesting but they were both specialists in breast augmentation and reconstruction.
It was the first time I had heard of 'bottoming out'.
Apparantly it is when the breast is not sufficiently supported after surgery. They were telling me that it takes time for tissue to heal and 'stick' and that if the breasts were not supported sufficiently during the post op period both during the day and night, and for quite some considerable time afterwards then there is a distinct possibility of 'bottoming out'. As you say it is where the implant slips down basically. The tissue around the implant needs time to heal and basically seal itself around the implant to keep it in that position. The best thing to do is ask as many surgeons as possible what they think causes 'bottoming out' and compare there comments.
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A couple of years ago I got talking to two lady plastic surgeons in the 'John Lewis coffee shop' in London. It was most interesting but they were both specialists in breast augmentation and reconstruction.
It was the first time I had heard of 'bottoming out'.
Apparantly it is when the breast is not sufficiently supported after surgery. They were telling me that it takes time for tissue to heal and 'stick' and that if the breasts were not supported sufficiently during the post op period both during the day and night, and for quite some considerable time afterwards then there is a distinct possibility of 'bottoming out'. As you say it is where the implant slips down basically. The tissue around the implant needs time to heal and basically seal itself around the implant to keep it in that position. The best thing to do is ask as many surgeons as possible what they think causes 'bottoming out' and compare there comments.
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rlopez10460
04-01-2003, 08:45 PM
Kelly
Thanks for explaining in such detail. I'm getting a full "C" 390-420 from a "B". The insision is going to be around the nipple. I'm really nervous about the surgery. I just hope I won't have to get a second surgery so soon. Especially one to correct something that has gone wrong. I'll keep you up to date once I'm recovered. Thanks for everything and good luck.
Rochelle
Thanks for explaining in such detail. I'm getting a full "C" 390-420 from a "B". The insision is going to be around the nipple. I'm really nervous about the surgery. I just hope I won't have to get a second surgery so soon. Especially one to correct something that has gone wrong. I'll keep you up to date once I'm recovered. Thanks for everything and good luck.
Rochelle
Kel V
04-02-2003, 04:27 PM
Thanks Tina2, I will do that. That probably is the reason that it occured b/c they were not supported enough during the important healing time. I will make appointments with other doctors to get their advice.
Thanks luv kel
Thanks luv kel
Kel V
04-02-2003, 04:35 PM
Rochelle,
I also had my insision around the nipple. I still have some scaring, but it can be fixed. From the implant stretching the skin the scar may look wider. Many surgons say this is common and can be fixed easily. My friend also got implants, she got them done in Florida. Her doctor did her insisions under her arm. You cant even see them. Is right where you shave. Also, you can have the insision under the breast fold. But its all on your prefrence. I wish you the best of luck, Let me know how everything turns out. Kel
I also had my insision around the nipple. I still have some scaring, but it can be fixed. From the implant stretching the skin the scar may look wider. Many surgons say this is common and can be fixed easily. My friend also got implants, she got them done in Florida. Her doctor did her insisions under her arm. You cant even see them. Is right where you shave. Also, you can have the insision under the breast fold. But its all on your prefrence. I wish you the best of luck, Let me know how everything turns out. Kel
rlopez10460
04-17-2003, 08:42 PM
Hi kel,
I had surgery on April 5, 2003. everything went well, but I am curious, can you tell me what were the signs when your implants started to bottom out. How does it look like when it first started to slip down. Because I want to watch out for mine, just in case.
I hope you took care of that matter.
Good luck to you
I had surgery on April 5, 2003. everything went well, but I am curious, can you tell me what were the signs when your implants started to bottom out. How does it look like when it first started to slip down. Because I want to watch out for mine, just in case.
I hope you took care of that matter.
Good luck to you
Kel V
04-18-2003, 04:12 PM
Im glad that everything went well for you. I didnt bottom out right away. She had me wear a bandage to push them down. I think that that might have made them bottom out. If you start to notice that your nipples look high or that they point up go back to her right away. It probably happened b/c I didnt wear an underwire bra enough. she may had thought that she told me but she didnt, I understand that she has many patients. If she had told me this could happen i would have worn an underwire every day during the critical period. Did you ask her what the most common risks were? I'm sure every thing will be fine with you. I just wanted to make sure no one else bottoms out. On monday I have an appointment with another doctor to see what he says. Dr. Mascardo told me to wear an underwire day and night for 3 months. so far 1 month has gone by and no improvement. It's probablt to late, and i'll need surgery. I let you know what the doctor says. Im glad everythink worked out keep me posted. luv kel
Myfaceisruined
04-23-2003, 06:41 PM
Kelly,
I know exactly how you feel, she did my nose and now im scarred for life. And, I used to work for her and she blames it on me. I am looking for a reconstructive surgeon who can revise an unbalanced nose with too much cartilage missing on the right side and a scar on the tip from skin necrosis (tissue death). She taped my nose too tight to where after a week puss started seeping through my nose. The tape cut through the skin and twisted my nose. Shes telling me nothing can be done and she wont fix it.I worked there for almost a year. Go figure.
I know exactly how you feel, she did my nose and now im scarred for life. And, I used to work for her and she blames it on me. I am looking for a reconstructive surgeon who can revise an unbalanced nose with too much cartilage missing on the right side and a scar on the tip from skin necrosis (tissue death). She taped my nose too tight to where after a week puss started seeping through my nose. The tape cut through the skin and twisted my nose. Shes telling me nothing can be done and she wont fix it.I worked there for almost a year. Go figure.
Kel V
04-24-2003, 01:22 PM
I'm so sorry to hear that. I cant believed that she blamed it on you, she is the one that messed up. Since i'v gooten my boobs done by her I have seen her go through a lot of staff. I wish that i could talk to the nurse or assistant that was there when i first got mine done. b/c right after the surgery she said to me that one looks a little lower than the other. That nurse also got them done by her, she had two insision marks one around the nipple and one at the crease. She also blamed it on me for the bottoming out. I went to another surgon and he said that bottoming out could have been expected due to the large size that she convinced me to go, and that the impants were smooth, thay have no where to ahear to. also ahe had me push them down with a bandage and not wear an underwire bra. I spent a lot of money on these to be dissatisfied. know i am looking into another surgon to fix them b/c I'm not sure if I trust her enough to go back. She said i would just have to pay foe anas. but what if she messes them up even worse. I've been wanting to get my nose done for a long time. I know a lot of peple that have had it done. They went to Dr. Newman in pennsylvania. unfortunatly he has retired. I should have done my nose first by him before he retired. I think that i'll try to get a hold of him so that he can refer me to someone. He is one of the best. I wounder if this can be concidered a malpractice issue. I think I may look into that. so far you are the only other person that I know is dissatisfied. do you know any others? I wish you the best, keep me posted and let me know if you find any good doctors. Luv Kel
Myfaceisruined
04-24-2003, 07:38 PM
Trust me you are not the only one. It was so hard to work there. I think it is because she is getting older. She does half jobs and sometimes will put implants over the muscle if you pay for under. People never really notice until soemthing goes wrong. I loved working there but I started feeling bad that i was encouraging people to let her operate on them b/c they always came back to me if they were upset.
Kel V
04-25-2003, 11:07 AM
Do you think that she may have put mine over the mussle instead of under. b/c I thought that bottoming out occured less with unders. Have you seen any other girls come back b/c of bottoming out and if so what did she do to fix it? I hear from talking to the girls on this forum that have had consultations with her, that she also is trying to convince them to go bigger. Why does she want to give every one huge boobs. I didnt even want to go this big but she convinced me. I wonder what the statut of limitations is. Do you know? Shes having me wear a bra for 3 months day and night before she does anything, maybe its to make some more time go by. If i just asked her for my records would she give me them. I regret going to her, and wish that i did more research. Maybe we can get our money back or she if she can be forced to pay for reconstructive surgery Kel
Snowkitten
04-25-2003, 01:41 PM
Myfaceisruined,
Since you worked with Dr. Mascardo, can you give me a little insight as to how well she does with liposuction? My appointment in tomorrow and all this talk about her doing things badly is making me very nervous. Can you please answer before Saturday, Thanks so much!
Shannon
Since you worked with Dr. Mascardo, can you give me a little insight as to how well she does with liposuction? My appointment in tomorrow and all this talk about her doing things badly is making me very nervous. Can you please answer before Saturday, Thanks so much!
Shannon
stilljustagirl
04-30-2003, 03:51 AM
For BananaRep-- You're 5 foot 1 with a B cup and you want to get implants? At your height they may look pretty silly. Why not just stay natural?
BananaRep24
04-30-2003, 10:35 AM
Justagirl,
I feel like this is something that I have wanted for a long time and like anyone can tell you, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I feel that I look great, I am in the best shape but I lack Boobs so why cant pay for something that I wasnt blessed w/. I have been told that I dont need it for my frame but this is something that I want to do for myself. No more padded bras and hiding under my clothes. Maybe you cant understand why I would want it but then again, maybe you dont need one like me.
I feel like this is something that I have wanted for a long time and like anyone can tell you, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I feel that I look great, I am in the best shape but I lack Boobs so why cant pay for something that I wasnt blessed w/. I have been told that I dont need it for my frame but this is something that I want to do for myself. No more padded bras and hiding under my clothes. Maybe you cant understand why I would want it but then again, maybe you dont need one like me.
BananaRep24
04-30-2003, 10:37 AM
Myfaceisruined,
I am very sorry to hear about your mishap. Hope you find a really good doctor who can fix it for you.
I am very sorry to hear about your mishap. Hope you find a really good doctor who can fix it for you.
stilljustagirl
05-01-2003, 12:44 AM
Bananarep-- being 5 foot 1 and a B cup , you have boobs! It's up to you of course, but natural breasts are beautiful. Fake ones in my opinion are really getting out of control. They are one of the silliest weirdest looking things I have seen.
good luck.
good luck.
jersey121
05-01-2003, 09:35 AM
If you want my opinion, I would not use Dr. Mascardo. I've been reading the message boards for a while now, seems to be many problems with her and her work. Where is she located? Is she in NYC?
Snowkitten
05-01-2003, 01:51 PM
Her center is in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Well, thats the one I went too...I hear she has other center's. No complaints about her from me, well not yet! ;)
<3 Shannon
<3 Shannon
BananaRep24
05-02-2003, 11:09 AM
Hi Shannon,
So how did it go? Was it painful? Well keep us informed, I hope you have a speedy recovery.... ;-D
So how did it go? Was it painful? Well keep us informed, I hope you have a speedy recovery.... ;-D
Snowkitten
05-05-2003, 03:02 PM
Hey Banana,
I wrote a new topic to the board a few days after my surgery, the title is something like "Post-op lipo." I explained alot there. I'm doing very well, thanks for asking. It was pretty painful but it was tolerable. For the first day I needed someone with me to care for me all the time. The few days afterwards I was still in alot of pain, but able to move around a bit. I went back to work 4 days after surgery. Today is a week and 2 days and I walk pretty normal. Still alot of bruising, swelling, and soreness, but it's improve TONS in the past week. Thanks again for your concern! :)
<3 Shannon
I wrote a new topic to the board a few days after my surgery, the title is something like "Post-op lipo." I explained alot there. I'm doing very well, thanks for asking. It was pretty painful but it was tolerable. For the first day I needed someone with me to care for me all the time. The few days afterwards I was still in alot of pain, but able to move around a bit. I went back to work 4 days after surgery. Today is a week and 2 days and I walk pretty normal. Still alot of bruising, swelling, and soreness, but it's improve TONS in the past week. Thanks again for your concern! :)
<3 Shannon
queenandking
05-06-2003, 12:40 AM
I have an appt. with Dr. Mascardo for breast augmentation consultation this week. What 3 ?'s should I ask her?? Annie http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif
Kel V
05-06-2003, 02:05 PM
Ask her what the most common problem she sees is and what she most repairs. Dont let her make you go bigger than you want. I wouln't go to her
Fac.FatTransferInRecovery
05-22-2003, 07:05 PM
Dr. Mascardo also has an office in Danbury, CT
I have mixed feelings about her.
I let her fix my 11 year old daughtrs broken nose last year.
Then afterwards, I had a customer(I sell homes)
This Woman had a multi million dollar law suit against her .
She has a breast reduction surgery.
Dr, mascardo apparently did not restore all nerves and blood vessels and this woman lost her breast because the tissues just died..and her breast could not be saved.
Dr. Mascardo did a great job on my daughters Simple fractured nose..
but the story that my real estate customer told me made my really think..
and for myself I am not using her..for me or any family member..
I have mixed feelings about her.
I let her fix my 11 year old daughtrs broken nose last year.
Then afterwards, I had a customer(I sell homes)
This Woman had a multi million dollar law suit against her .
She has a breast reduction surgery.
Dr, mascardo apparently did not restore all nerves and blood vessels and this woman lost her breast because the tissues just died..and her breast could not be saved.
Dr. Mascardo did a great job on my daughters Simple fractured nose..
but the story that my real estate customer told me made my really think..
and for myself I am not using her..for me or any family member..
WINTER3
05-27-2003, 09:00 PM
Hi Everyone,
My advise is to stay away from Dr Mascardo. I had a bad experience with her. After conslting a malpractice Attorney i discovered she in known for having bad surgical results. Although very personable and attractive she is one of the more contoversial Plastic Suregeons around.I hear good things about Dr Kirwan in Norwalk and Dr Fisher in Danbury.....Good Luck!!
My advise is to stay away from Dr Mascardo. I had a bad experience with her. After conslting a malpractice Attorney i discovered she in known for having bad surgical results. Although very personable and attractive she is one of the more contoversial Plastic Suregeons around.I hear good things about Dr Kirwan in Norwalk and Dr Fisher in Danbury.....Good Luck!!
Snowkitten
05-28-2003, 04:09 PM
Winter,
If you don't mind sharing, what happened to you? I had lipo done by her a little over amonth ago and I'm almost 100% pleased with her and her work so I'm just curious. I want other work done..but all this talk about her is making me think about not going to her again. Thanks!
<3 Shannon
If you don't mind sharing, what happened to you? I had lipo done by her a little over amonth ago and I'm almost 100% pleased with her and her work so I'm just curious. I want other work done..but all this talk about her is making me think about not going to her again. Thanks!
<3 Shannon
lynnwood42
06-01-2003, 08:17 PM
Hi, have also had breast implants and have had bottoming out twice already! I am thin...115lb, 5'7". I have had it fixed once and now they are bottoming out again!!! What do I do?? How do I know if the 3rd surgery will fix it/??? HELP!!
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Lynn
Summer Girl
06-01-2003, 09:16 PM
Lynn,
If you went to the same doctor to fix the bottoming out from the first two times, I would suggest to go to a different doctor. This doctor that your going to is is doing something wrong.
If you went to the same doctor to fix the bottoming out from the first two times, I would suggest to go to a different doctor. This doctor that your going to is is doing something wrong.
Kel V
06-03-2003, 05:02 PM
Winter, Did u also have BA. I really dont think that i will let her do my repair. I cant believe all of the things that I have heard about her. I thought that I was the only one. So, you consulted a malpractice attorney, did they say that you have a case and do you know what the statute of limitations is in CT. I am also thinking of speaking with a malpractice attorney. I paid alot of money and I am not satisfied. I hope that people are reconsidering going to her. I dont want anyone else to have to waste their money and have poor results.
moomoomama
10-15-2003, 01:29 PM
i was considering a consult with mascardo thru Be Your Best. fortunately, i did not shell out any money. read all these posts and deceded against it. anyhow, one of you heard Dr. Kirwan in Norwalk is good. what about Dr. Rosen who works in the same office? i have a consult with him next week. anyone know?