“27 Year Old Implants Removed Due to Leakage (60 Y/o)”

It's a tough question. I am planning on having mine removed, and yes, every surgery carries a risk. That's why I'm going to do it now instead of when I'm in my 70's or 80's because eventually they need to come out (most likely anyway) and I'd rather do this before I'm really up there in age. But mine aren't leaking. There are some sites about explantation by women who have had it done and had silicone leaking, too. You might want to check those sites out and find out what doctors they are using as well. Good luck. I would get lots of opinions to be on the safe side. Don't rush into anything. God bless.

Thanks for the reply. I am also terrified of the pain. It was so excruciating, and I am glad you said it wasn't as bad as the first one. That gives me a new outlook on it. Now of course the cost, which is a problem. Will have to work on that. I think you are right about now, rather than later. Thanks

hello,

Did you replace them now ? I have mine sinds 1980 en do not have pain and I am feeling ok. But I have all the question how many years can I keep them ..? Thanks in advance for the advice -:)))

Thank you for comments. I am wanting to replace them @ 71. I had a lower facelift in my 40yrs. It lasted a very long time. I am told all the time I look very young for my age. I am active with COPD. " Do not smoke", stopped at 27 start,47 stop. I remember 1 burst from accident, & it was replaced. So I am lucky with plastic surgeons. Thank goodness for them. My dentist also does reconstructive surgery

Messed up start at 27. Stopped at 47. From my experience as a Professional Speaker, we are youth oriented. I watch my diet, eath healthly, exercise and enjoy life. I do not know if I will be here a second time around. Ok got to go.

Have the same fear. I was to have a breast x ray. It hurt so bad I screamed out in pain from the pressure.
I do not want to go back.
I asked for a sonagram and the hospital technician told me they do not do sonagram. Where do I go?

Out with the old and in with the new! I am 70 yrs and thinking the old must come out and I want new ones at70yrs. sufergal Why not? I am beginning to think well, thease lasted this long & I don't see a huge reason not to have a go again.

Jasmine...so let him/her broadcast. Don't let it bother you. Since I had mine made smaller, I go around modeling my new "ta-tas" for everyone...with a big smile. If you make it "no big deal" then no one else will. I can't tell you how much better you will feel. I don't think I realized just how MUCH pain I was in until I had them taken out. Find yourself a good "reconstructive" surgeon and go for it. I'm only sorry I waited so long to do something about it. I could have been out of pain years ago. Good luck to you...

If they are bothering you, I think you should get them checked and then consider what your options are.

Breast implant removal can actually be done as an outpatient surgery under local anesthesia. If you have to, you could tell your housemate that you're having cysts removed. Nobody has to know.

I had mine removed under local anesthesia and drove myself home. You can do it. I didn't want to risk general anesthesia for a 20 minute surgery. It was no harder than having a root canal. Best wishes.

catelove...well that's pretty amazing. How long were your implants in prior to removal?

Hi Notsogood. Mine are 27 years old, with no issues 'till last May, when I noticed a change. Looks like encapsulation and possible leakeage, after all this time. May I ask why your removal took 6 hours? And did your surgeon expect this and was prepared for such a lengthy surgery? Also, do all removals end up with drainage tubes?

My implants had already been replaced a couple of times by the time I went in for that last revision. Each time implants are replaced, the surgeon removes some older tissue surrounding the implant (dead tissue caused by the encapsulation, I assume). It's just part of a normal revision. By the time I had the last implant, I had very little original breast tissue left (I was very flat when I started out the first time). In order to "support" the newest implant, they had to add tissue. I needed 4 pieces of new tissue, 2 thick ones underneath the implant and 2 thin near the nipples. Adding the tissue was what took so long...and he explained that to me going in. It is a complicated surgery. He initially anticipated 4 hours, but it ended up being longer than he expected once he got in there and saw how little tissue I had left. Hopefully, since you are going for your first revision, you won't have to deal with those problems and it will take far less time. But that said, after 27 years, it is likely they will have to remove some old dead tissue. It will likely depend on how big you were to begin with. If you weren't flat as a board, like me, you will likely not need any added tissue. I had the drainage tubes and everyone I know who has gone thru this has had them...but it really is not a big deal. And trust me, I am very squimish at the sight of blood. Ugh! After you empty the bulbs once...it won't bother you as much as you might expect. Hope that helps answer your questions. Feel free to contact me if you think of anything else you might want to know. You are so lucky they lasted 27 years without issue. I'm sure the revision will go smoothly for you. Take care.

That's great...you are very lucky. Unfortunately for me by the time I had them taken out and made smaller, I didn't have any of my own tissue left. I originally had them done in my early 20's (I'm 63 now) and they got hard 3 times and had to be replaced. Each time they were replaced, scar tissue had to be removed until ultimately I had little of my own tissue left. For this last removal, my surgeon actually had to add tissue so he had something to work with. He used a very small implant just big enough so the skin wouldn't look loose and the breast look deformed. So perhaps my situation was unique in that respect. The newer materials on current implants are supposed to be better at preventing encapsulation (aka hardening). That and the smaller size should last me for the next 20 years...if I live that long LOL! At least I hope so because this is my last time under the knife, regardless of what happens. I've abused my body enough for one lifetime. Enough already. Like you, I wish I never had it done to begin with. I really like how I look with the much smaller size. Suits my petite body frame and clothes seem to fit better too. So glad I finally had it done.

Happy for you! We do all have different situations, bodies, and tissues. I didn't mean to sound like a simple removal is right for everyone. Just that it could be right for someone else. Also, my breasts do not look "perfect," but I am fine with them as they are. Hugs!!! Isn't being smaller wonderful!? I love it, too.