Disappointed after Exchange Surgery

The nurse probably just wants you to go away. I would think either larger implants or fat grafting. It has been 4 years since my DIEP and I need to get a tweak by fat grafting. Maybe this winter.

If you are willing to have another reconstruction procedure, getting PrePectoral implant reconstruction is another way to go and not have any animation defect issues. I have a Thread going about OVER Pectoral reconstruction, I had it done that way myself and I have no ripples and can't see the implant edges. I am pretty active, and recently did a Rowing Class. It is considerably more comfortable Over Pectoral, also known as Prepectoral in the current research. Long story, but had it both ways, a TE under my pectoral, hated that, just hated it. It was so very tight. Lots more comfortable after had implant moved to PrePectoral. Also a faster recovery. Look us up. There is at least one MI plastic surgeon who does the PrePectoral implant reconstruction in a list I have of PS's who do that method.

Good luck and hope it gets better, one way or another

You are only about six months out from your exchange and only at the start of the process of what the final appearance of your implants will be. It does take time for the implants to "drop and fluff" to their final shape. I found the process continued for several years after my exchange (I am now almost six years out). At this point, my bilateral implants look natural. People think I am just wear a "really good bra" and do not realize they are implants unless I tell them. My husband (the expert) says they feel natural.

You said you work out. In addition to strengthening the chest muscles, it is important to regain flexibility by stretching them. The strong and flexible muscles will support and allow the implants to come out. Like you I work out. I have actually regained some jiggle and a slight mammary crease under each.

I also have a party trick where I can contract the muscles to move the breasts up and down. Never fails to turn the men red.

What size were you before your mastectomies? I was over endowed and wanted to be much smaller. I did go smaller, but now that my distorted view of my pre-mastectomy breast size has become normal, I realize that I am actually still "busty." It took time to adjust to the new me.

Give yourself some time.

Jenn - As one who has broken down in many a doctor's office, I completely understand the embarrassment! Trust me - they get that a lot.

When was your surgery and what type did you have? I ask because I was pretty unhappy with my results in the beginning and now things are so much better - without any further surgery.