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Old 04-10-2003, 12:17 PM   #1
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Hoping someone might be able to offer some feedback on a complication with my saline implants. I had an augmantation in January, and the implant (under the muscle) in my left breast has dropped down to the point that a considerable portion of it can be easily seen, and easily felt, when I lift my arm. My surgeon has confirmed that it is indeed the implant moving, but much to my surprise said that she wanted to wait six weeks and have a look at its position then. She advised me to wear an underwire bra in the meantime, however, I am experiencing some pain (especially when I put pressure on the left side or bend over) around the breast, and underwires can be uncomfortable. It seems to me that another surgery is inevitable at this point to corect the problem, and I am very dissapointed. My surgeon also mentioned that she is uncomfortable with the thought putting another scare in a different position, and almost seems reluctant to correct the problem, but I don't think it can remain as it is. It is painful and unattractive. I wonder if anyone else has had this experience? Thanks.

 
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Old 04-10-2003, 01:10 PM   #2
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Read my entry (Sugarplum)under'....please stand up'. It appears that some of us are just unlucky. I have quite a lot of pain which has been explained as scarring. Yes, you will need a repair but the surgeon can go through the previous opening to reduce scarring. Use vitamin E cream once it has healed to make the scar fade. I have an appointment this coming tuesday to discuss yet another repair - but I still never regret having them done and would be devastated if I ever had to have them removed.

 
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sounds like you could be bottoming out in that breast. If your surgeon doesn't give you the answers or solutions you want, go to another surgeon for a second opinion. Sorry you have to go through this.

 
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Thanks to both of you for your input. Do you happen to know why this occurs? My doctor also said that "if it drops any lower we'll have to fix it". I feel like it needs to be fixed regardless. I would think that if an implant can be seen at all it is a condition worthy of repair - wouldn't you?

 
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Hi J Weaver,

I'm sorry you have to go through such a bad experience . Can you tell me, when did you first notice that your breast was bottoming out? Were there any signs at the beginning?



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