Elle Anderson

I whole-heartedly agree I was just saying who I went with in my case, which was a straight-forward BA. I see why that recommendation may not have been helpful.

A surgeon in Auckland, David Crabb. He appears to be one of the pioneers for breast augmentation via fat grafting here, mainly for breast reconstruction. Also seems fairly educated in BII and keeping up with the research on it. https://www.northlandplasticsurgery.co.nz/

Ah, thank you that is good to know! I was thinking the same. The surgeon even told me that in my case he thinks it is best to wait and heal before doing the grafting. And that sometimes scars can form inside after removal, knots I think he called them, and also dents, which is a bit worrying! Because of the submuscular placement and the fact they are polyurethane-coated and textured, he says they may be quite 'stuck' in there, and attached firmly to my rib cage. In fact if they are attached that firmly, he says he won't be able to remove the capsule completely, and instead will have to 's

That's fine. I understand why you are not inclined to trust the title of 'cosmetic surgeon', and I am well aware of the unscrupulous people out there calling themselves that and botching their patients. Because my procedure did not involve a reconstructive element, it was purely cosmetic, I didn't feel I needed a plastic surgeon in that particular case, not that I was selecting against them. There definitely needs to be tightening of the regulations surrounding cosmetic surgery and who can perform it, if that means the title of 'cosmetic surgeon' is banned then so be it. I would be much

There is no need to be rude Dr Harwood actually gave me an excellent result, he certainly wasn't untrained. I know a few ladies here also went with him including @pink butterfly and @BreastsToBe. I'm not saying there is no difference between the two. I think it is you that needs to do your research before stating that cosmetic surgeons are to be completely dismissed: https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/patient-resources/cosmetic-surgery-vs-plastic-surgery/ A plastic surgeon is technically also known as a reconstructive surgeon. They can treat burn victims and those wi

Hi everyone, For the last few weeks I have strongly been considering removing my polyurethane implants that I had almost 4 years ago. I don't have much breast tissue naturally (small A cup) so I would like to be able to replace my implants with fat so I can at least have a little something there! I remember back when I was researching augmentation and came across fat grafting, it looked ideal but I thought that being so skinny, I wouldn't have enough fat to use so I dismissed it as an option. I am having a consult with a surgeon on Monday, who I believe is the only one in my country

Hi Mannie, I am so sorry to hear about your experience. I was a flat A and I when to a full C cup with 225cc low profile conical implants, they deliver as much volume as around 250cc anatomical. I am also a small frame, being 5"2, and you have more to work with at the moment than I had. I just hope Dr Chinsee is able to correct the asymmetry. As for a plastic vs cosmetic surgeon, one is not necessarily 'better' than the other, it really depends what they chose as their specialty area and how many breast augmentations they have performed. I personally went with a cosmetic surge

Hi devibear, I have to say, I go back and forth. Yes they are a part of me, but I am always aware that they are 'fake' boobs, I also lost sensation on the outer third of my breast and most of the sensation in my nipples, so that also makes them feel like they aren't mine. When I tense my chest muscles any time throughout the day I am reminded of the implants. To me lately more and more I feel like I no longer want them inside me and want to go back to my natural breasts because I worry they are affecting my health also. Sorry, I hope this doesn't dissuade you, everyone has a differen

Oh interesting! I'm not sure I can afford to get them done together at this stage, having the implants out would be a huge relief by itself! Will let you know what he says as I have a consult on Monday

Ahhh my gosh that is horrible having to remove quite a bit of your breast tissue along with them. I remember my surgeon saying the surface of the poly-coated is like velcro, it latches on to the surrounding tissue. I am a bit worried what will have to come out as there wasn't much there to start with! Can I ask what your recovery was like after having them removed, did you have the new implants put in straight away? x

Hi ladies, I have had my implants for almost 4 years now and lately more and more I have been thinking about getting them removed. I have health issues that have been worsening and I think the implants may be partly to blame. I was especially shocked to learn about one of my favorite YouTubers having hers removed recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdrnkhiNF6M and all the health issues that having breast implants caused for her. BII (Breast Implant Illness) is denied to exist by the medical community, but it does seem very real and there are plenty of women who can vouch for it.

Hi Mona76, I know this reply is a little late but I too have been thinking about an explant. Especially after seeing Karissa Puka's recent video on her experience with BII, having her implants removed, and how it dramatically improved her health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdrnkhiNF6M I have been looking into fat grafting and am planning on having a consultation with a surgeon who specializes in this. I have quite a small frame with not much excess fat so it will be interesting to see if a fat graft is even possible for me, though he does state on his website that even slimmer f

Hi knightworker, I agree with @cosmetic in that there does appear to be a lot of nostril showing. It may be a good idea to look into alarplasty. Also, the possibility of using filler in the cartilage at the tip of the nose, where it is quite flat at the front, to help balance out the bridge. This shouldn't affect your frontal appearance too much. Filler can be temporary or permanent, so it is a good option if you want to do a 'test-run' of your results before making them permanent. Obviously, it is best to get the opinion of a qualified surgeon! Filler does carry risks too along wit

Scary stuff It doesn't happen often, that we know of, but yes, people need to be wary of who is performing these procedures and know that there are definitely risks involved. This article is interesting, and terrifying: Prof Ashton said blindness from filler can occur following an injection anywhere on the face, not just around the delicate eye area. Even lip injections, which are hugely popular among young women, can cause blindness. “If you get inadvertent injection of filler in any part of the facial artery, that can travel along the artery all the way up to the corner o

Thanks @I HaveBoobs! ? I took a little break - been so busy with work. Can't wait to start posting more frequently again xx