on average..when should one expect a re-do

Lulu · 10-10-2007, 06:06 PM

reading a lot of stories here and becoming more and more aware of all the factors one should take into consideration. I also noticed one thing which kinda scares me... A LOT!

I've noticed that many of the ladies have had to go for re-do's (for different reasons of course) within 2 yrs on average of their 1st surgery.

I've never been through any type of surgery before, it defnitely scares me and I really wasn't expecting I'd have to go in for any re-dos before atleast 5 years (sans complications that is).

am I being too hopefull

? I

I know implanst don't last a lifetime, and I know a re-do is inevitable (im only 30yrs old so...) but it sounds a bit too dramatic to go in for sugery every 2 years on average

should I re-evaluate my expectaions of this whole thing...

I'm really worrying about this

anybody here who's had thiers for longer that 2 yrs and counting?

xxx

Giggles · 10-10-2007, 06:12 PM

This would be good to know for me, as well. I was actually thinking I wouldn't need a re-do for 5-10 years@!!!!

flat2fab · 10-10-2007, 06:27 PM

This is an excellent question!! I have been wondering this too!
I will definetly be watching this thread

Nanny66 · 10-10-2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lulu

reading a lot of stories here and becoming more and more aware of all the factors one should take into consideration. I also noticed one thing which kinda scares me... A LOT!

I've noticed that many of the ladies have had to go for re-do's (for different reasons of course) within 2 yrs on average of their 1st surgery.

I've never been through any type of surgery before, it defnitely scares me and I really wasn't expecting I'd have to go in for any re-dos before atleast 5 years (sans complications that is).

am I being too hopefull

? I

I know implanst don't last a lifetime, and I know a re-do is inevitable (im only 30yrs old so...) but it sounds a bit too dramatic to go in for sugery every 2 years on average

should I re-evaluate my expectaions of this whole thing...

I'm really worrying about this

anybody here who's had thiers for longer that 2 yrs and counting?

xxx

I haven't had mine 2 yrs, just one year, but to be honest Lulu, yes, I have thought that , complications aside, I may need maybe one redo in my lifetime, but, you know, if I don't need it, I'm not having it...I've heard they can last years and years, it's once again, down to who's lucky and who's not...sad but realistic I think...I don't actually think about redo's, I'm going to cross that bridge as/when/if I come to it xxx

Slinky · 10-10-2007, 08:01 PM

Two years between re-dos?! Yikes! I've never heard that. With no complications, or no re-do for size issues, 10-20 years is not unusual for the lifetime of implants. Possibly even longer with the quality of implants and their shells these days. I do think it is best to go into a breast augmentation knowing that you'll probably need more than one in your lifetime. Even at my age, I am not assuming I'll never need a re-do. It'd be nice, but I would rather expect one and NOT need it, that the opposite.
Not something I think about too often. If it happens, I'll deal with it then.

Slinky

TrekChick · 10-10-2007, 08:22 PM

I hadn't planned on a re-do for at least 10-years... What changed my mind was that the way they looked after they dropped (at about 2 months post-op) wasn't what I was hoping for. I wanted to go a little bit bigger to get to where I wanted to be in the first place. I told my husband I would go through the whole summer before I made any decisions about scheduling another surgery, though. But then, at 4-months post-op I noticed my right implant was shifting towards my armpit. My PS confirmed it at 6-mo post, and we scheduled the repair/re-do a month later. Doing it within 12-months of my original surgery is saving me about $2,500 on the re-do, and the repair is not costing me anything. All that being said, I am still not planning any more surgeries unless I need one 10 or 15 or 20 years down the road. I'm confident that once I achieve the look I was hoping for initially, I'll be one satisfied customer!

veronika · 10-10-2007, 08:22 PM

many women get re-dos simply for size, which is fine, but also remember that just because many women get re-do's for size, it doesn't mean that you most likely will too...some people are never satisfied with anything (and i don't mean that offensively, despite how it reads). Just have realistic expectations and be true to what you want for your breasts.

i do not plan to have a re-do unless I medically had to and am thrilled with my results.

crevette · 10-10-2007, 09:02 PM

just to give you a hint my mother had her sugery early in the 80's...she came with me at my pre op appointment and ask the PS how she will know if something is wrong with her implants...he simply told her that if it is leaking...it will be obvious...

i certainly hope i will dont need a re-do...it is my first operation and i am so scared....

good luck

kikidoll · 10-10-2007, 09:11 PM

i think it all depends on the person and how they accept implants. my first set were 4 1/2 yrs old and in perfect shape when i exchanged them for bigger. some peoples last 20 yrs and some for 1 yr. its a gamble for sure. good luck

moondance · 10-10-2007, 09:59 PM

I actually e-mailed my PS this very question about a month ago...following is my question and her answer.

Q: Why does there tend to be such a high re-operation rate? I've read stats anywhere from 10-20% within the first four years. Is this primarily due to aesthetics (bigger/smaller, change from saline to silicone) or is it truly due to complications?

A: Both, breast augmentations are not all done by board certified plastic surgeons, unfortunately. I quote 15% at 10 years, not at 4 years.

Her answer made me feel a LOT better!!

Lulu · 10-10-2007, 10:15 PM

thanks, moondance

thats very encouraging x

Lulu · 10-10-2007, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrekChick

All that being said, I am still not planning any more surgeries unless I need one 10 or 15 or 20 years down the road. I'm confident that once I achieve the look I was hoping for initially, I'll be one satisfied customer!

I really hope you get what you were hoping for and are one happy bird as a result!

Lulu · 10-10-2007, 10:27 PM

Crevette I wish you the best. The responses so far have been encouraging.

keep strong x

sxydancer · 10-11-2007, 12:18 AM

alotof these threads are scary to read in my opinion because i did not think that anything really bad could happen! i guess i was very wrong... i just got my breast augmentation done Monday though so perhaps it is tooo soon to judge anything .. eeeek!!!

Dragonomine · 10-11-2007, 07:25 AM

I think the norm for a re-do is between 6 months to a year. And that's for those who want to go larger/smaller or who had some complications like CC, bottoming out double bubble. But you have to understand that most people don't have any problems. It just seems that way because those that do come on the internet and this forum for support.

As for re-dos down the road, you MAY want to have one if you begin to sag, but that would be several years from now. And again, that's not the norm.

Implants nowadays can last a very long time. I've seen women have theirs for 20+ years before they need a redo. It's odds I was willing to live with.

mzmommy06 · 10-12-2007, 12:38 AM

yes most go up to 12 years..a lot go even more years before a re-do

10-10-2007, 06:06 PM	#1
Lulu Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 110 Thanks: 83 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	on average..when should one expect a re-do reading a lot of stories here and becoming more and more aware of all the factors one should take into consideration. I also noticed one thing which kinda scares me... A LOT! I've noticed that many of the ladies have had to go for re-do's (for different reasons of course) within 2 yrs on average of their 1st surgery. I've never been through any type of surgery before, it defnitely scares me and I really wasn't expecting I'd have to go in for any re-dos before atleast 5 years (sans complications that is). am I being too hopefull ? I I know implanst don't last a lifetime, and I know a re-do is inevitable (im only 30yrs old so...) but it sounds a bit too dramatic to go in for sugery every 2 years on average should I re-evaluate my expectaions of this whole thing... I'm really worrying about this anybody here who's had thiers for longer that 2 yrs and counting? xxx __________________ Pre-breast augmentation: full B/small C Post-breast augmentation: baby D's 5,5 124lbs silicone unders, 260-280cc

10-10-2007, 08:01 PM	#5
Slinky Winter - GO AWAY! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 4,882 Thanks: 770 Thanked 2,822 Times in 2,215 Posts	Two years between re-dos?! Yikes! I've never heard that. With no complications, or no re-do for size issues, 10-20 years is not unusual for the lifetime of implants. Possibly even longer with the quality of implants and their shells these days. I do think it is best to go into a breast augmentation knowing that you'll probably need more than one in your lifetime. Even at my age, I am not assuming I'll never need a re-do. It'd be nice, but I would rather expect one and NOT need it, that the opposite. Not something I think about too often. If it happens, I'll deal with it then. Slinky __________________

10-10-2007, 08:22 PM	#6
TrekChick Third Time's A Charm! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 1,059 Thanks: 400 Thanked 404 Times in 371 Posts	I hadn't planned on a re-do for at least 10-years... What changed my mind was that the way they looked after they dropped (at about 2 months post-op) wasn't what I was hoping for. I wanted to go a little bit bigger to get to where I wanted to be in the first place. I told my husband I would go through the whole summer before I made any decisions about scheduling another surgery, though. But then, at 4-months post-op I noticed my right implant was shifting towards my armpit. My PS confirmed it at 6-mo post, and we scheduled the repair/re-do a month later. Doing it within 12-months of my original surgery is saving me about $2,500 on the re-do, and the repair is not costing me anything. All that being said, I am still not planning any more surgeries unless I need one 10 or 15 or 20 years down the road. I'm confident that once I achieve the look I was hoping for initially, I'll be one satisfied customer! __________________ *~~~TrekChick~~~* 5'-6" / 136 lbs / 30" Ribcage / 36A Pre-breast augmentation 1st breast augmentation 12/12/2006 420cc HP Saline Unders ~ Small 36D 2nd breast augmentation 10/18/2007 Pocket Revision/Repair to Rightie & Size Increase ~ 560cc HP Saline Unders ~ Very Full 36D 3rd (and hopefully Final!) breast augmentation 01/21/2009 Second Pocket Revision/Repair to Rightie ~ Now have 560ccL/590ccR HP Saline Unders

10-10-2007, 08:22 PM	#7
veronika Newlywed Bliss! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 207 Thanked 428 Times in 350 Posts	many women get re-dos simply for size, which is fine, but also remember that just because many women get re-do's for size, it doesn't mean that you most likely will too...some people are never satisfied with anything (and i don't mean that offensively, despite how it reads). Just have realistic expectations and be true to what you want for your breasts. i do not plan to have a re-do unless I medically had to and am thrilled with my results. __________________ Read my Beauty & Fashion Blog!

10-10-2007, 10:15 PM	#11
Lulu Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 110 Thanks: 83 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	thanks, moondance thats very encouraging x __________________ Pre-breast augmentation: full B/small C Post-breast augmentation: baby D's 5,5 124lbs silicone unders, 260-280cc

10-10-2007, 06:12 PM	#2
Giggles Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 166 Thanks: 82 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts	This would be good to know for me, as well. I was actually thinking I wouldn't need a re-do for 5-10 years@!!!!

10-10-2007, 06:27 PM	#3
flat2fab Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 144 Thanks: 87 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	This is an excellent question!! I have been wondering this too! I will definetly be watching this thread

10-10-2007, 09:02 PM	#8
crevette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal, Québec Posts: 112 Thanks: 26 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	just to give you a hint my mother had her sugery early in the 80's...she came with me at my pre op appointment and ask the PS how she will know if something is wrong with her implants...he simply told her that if it is leaking...it will be obvious... i certainly hope i will dont need a re-do...it is my first operation and i am so scared.... good luck

10-10-2007, 09:11 PM	#9
kikidoll Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 157 Thanks: 8 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts	i think it all depends on the person and how they accept implants. my first set were 4 1/2 yrs old and in perfect shape when i exchanged them for bigger. some peoples last 20 yrs and some for 1 yr. its a gamble for sure. good luck

10-10-2007, 09:59 PM	#10
moondance Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois Posts: 148 Thanks: 31 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	I actually e-mailed my PS this very question about a month ago...following is my question and her answer. Q: Why does there tend to be such a high re-operation rate? I've read stats anywhere from 10-20% within the first four years. Is this primarily due to aesthetics (bigger/smaller, change from saline to silicone) or is it truly due to complications? A: Both, breast augmentations are not all done by board certified plastic surgeons, unfortunately. I quote 15% at 10 years, not at 4 years. Her answer made me feel a LOT better!!

10-10-2007, 10:27 PM	#13
Lulu Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 110 Thanks: 83 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	Crevette I wish you the best. The responses so far have been encouraging. keep strong x __________________ Pre-breast augmentation: full B/small C Post-breast augmentation: baby D's 5,5 124lbs silicone unders, 260-280cc

10-11-2007, 12:18 AM	#14
sxydancer texanheart<3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Irving Texas Posts: 78 Thanks: 69 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	alotof these threads are scary to read in my opinion because i did not think that anything really bad could happen! i guess i was very wrong... i just got my breast augmentation done Monday though so perhaps it is tooo soon to judge anything .. eeeek!!!

10-11-2007, 07:25 AM	#15
Dragonomine Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 156 Thanked 458 Times in 415 Posts	I think the norm for a re-do is between 6 months to a year. And that's for those who want to go larger/smaller or who had some complications like CC, bottoming out double bubble. But you have to understand that most people don't have any problems. It just seems that way because those that do come on the internet and this forum for support. As for re-dos down the road, you MAY want to have one if you begin to sag, but that would be several years from now. And again, that's not the norm. Implants nowadays can last a very long time. I've seen women have theirs for 20+ years before they need a redo. It's odds I was willing to live with.

10-12-2007, 12:38 AM	#16
mzmommy06 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario California Posts: 491 Thanks: 134 Thanked 131 Times in 126 Posts	yes most go up to 12 years..a lot go even more years before a re-do

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