New to real self. I had breast augmentation done over 30 years ago at age 28. At the time I had almost no breast tissue. The implants used were silicone with an additional layer of saline placed on top of the muscle through the areola. I
don't recall the cc's, but I didn't want large breasts. Just wanted to
fill out my clothes. Dr. used my ribcage to guide him in the decision of
what size. The results were great. No encapsulation. Scar healed to almost invisible. Felt and looked natural.
Have enjoyed them. As I've aged the skin has relaxed and I continue to like the way
they look. But a recent MRI revealed that the saline pocket on one of
them had ruptured. Radiologist couldn't determine whether there was also
silicone rupture. I know they have a "time life" and was warned by my
original plastic surgeon they would need to be replaced someday. At 58
and reasonable good health I figure it's probably time. But frankly, I'm
scared and thus procrastinating. I visited a plastic
surgeon in The Woodlands, Texas for consultation on explant. I told her I just wanted them
removed, not replaced, because (a) I didn't expect at 58 I would have
the same healing result that I did at 28, (b) I feared what the result
might look like, and (c) I didn't want to have to revisit this again in
the future when I might not be as healthy. She warned me I wouldn't be
happy with the results if I didn't replace. And she insisted I needed a
lift as well which would include additional incisions. I've scanned the
photos on realself and knowing I can't anticipate the outcome, I'm
really anxious about this decision. I'm feeling kind of stuck and having
a hard time moving forward with doing anything much less making a
decision about whether to just explant or replace. Thinking I probably
need to get a second opinion from a different surgeon to either confirm
her analysis or see if there are other options. Help!