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31 y/o with Saline Implants for 8 Years... Ready to Be Me Again! - VA
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Hi, I've been reading all of your reviews for...
NaturalBeauty77March 13, 2014
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Hi, I've been reading all of your reviews for months and have finally made my decision to explant! You are all such brave, strong women - thank you for sharing your stories. You help so many of us lurking out here!
I had my boob job when I was 23 - young and insecure. As long as I can remember I drempt of one day having boobs. I just wish someone had told me that although implants make you LOOK like you have boobs, they never really feel like YOUR boobs. Since having them done, I've been constantly aware of the fact that I have fake boobs. They don't feel like me, and I can't say I'm all that happy with how they look either. Though in all honesty, I'm not all that unhappy with the look either.
My husband and I are thinking about having children soon, and a big part of why I want to remove my implants now is that I don't want my future daughter to look at her mother and wonder when her body will start to look like mine, and have body issue because of it. I want to set a natural example for her, that being you is beautiful, no matter the size or shape of your breasts.
One question I have for you ladies is regarding the incision. I originally had them put in through the aerola, but since I would like to breastfeed my doctor recommended explanting through the fold. However, I'm worried that bras and swim suits will rub, and that the scar will possibly show (I swim a lot). Have any of you nursed after explanting through the aerola? Have any of you had trouble with an incision in the fold (below the breast)?
Thanks for your advice!
I had my boob job when I was 23 - young and insecure. As long as I can remember I drempt of one day having boobs. I just wish someone had told me that although implants make you LOOK like you have boobs, they never really feel like YOUR boobs. Since having them done, I've been constantly aware of the fact that I have fake boobs. They don't feel like me, and I can't say I'm all that happy with how they look either. Though in all honesty, I'm not all that unhappy with the look either.
My husband and I are thinking about having children soon, and a big part of why I want to remove my implants now is that I don't want my future daughter to look at her mother and wonder when her body will start to look like mine, and have body issue because of it. I want to set a natural example for her, that being you is beautiful, no matter the size or shape of your breasts.
One question I have for you ladies is regarding the incision. I originally had them put in through the aerola, but since I would like to breastfeed my doctor recommended explanting through the fold. However, I'm worried that bras and swim suits will rub, and that the scar will possibly show (I swim a lot). Have any of you nursed after explanting through the aerola? Have any of you had trouble with an incision in the fold (below the breast)?
Thanks for your advice!
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UPDATED FROM NaturalBeauty77
2 months pre
Pre-op surprises :-(
NaturalBeauty77March 17, 2014
I had my pre-op appointment on Friday, and got a little surprise... my surgeon is recommending a full capsulectomy and drains along with my implant removal. At my first consultation, I thought he had said I wouldn't need a capsulectomy. Honestly, this news scares me enough to make me re-think having them removed right now. Mainly because when I had my implants put in, I lost about 80% of the feeling in my right breast, and lost about 60% in my left (I'm talking whole breasts, not just the nipple). I regained feeling in my left breast more quickly, but it took 6 years to regain almost all of the feeling in my right (which may have to do with my right one being filled more than my left during my original procedure but I'll save that gripe for another night). I'm really worried that doing a capsulectomy will re-damage those nerves, and I just don't think I can do that to myself again.
Sensation is like love - you don't always know when it is there, but you certainly know when it has gone! I don't think I adequately expressed my concern about the capsulectomy during my appointment, and now that I've had some doctors reply that a capsulectomy isn't necessairly necessary (which is an awesome feature of this site, by the way), I'm going to give my doctor a call tomorrow to see if he'll bend on that.
Those of you who didn't have a capsulectomy, how was your healing? Can you tell that your capsules are still there?
I'm attaching some photos, just because I found those helped me while I was doing my research. In every day life, you really can hardly tell my right one is bigger, but these photos really enhance that difference. My original doc filled my right one about 50cc more than my left - I will never understand why! I can't wait to get these things out!
Sensation is like love - you don't always know when it is there, but you certainly know when it has gone! I don't think I adequately expressed my concern about the capsulectomy during my appointment, and now that I've had some doctors reply that a capsulectomy isn't necessairly necessary (which is an awesome feature of this site, by the way), I'm going to give my doctor a call tomorrow to see if he'll bend on that.
Those of you who didn't have a capsulectomy, how was your healing? Can you tell that your capsules are still there?
I'm attaching some photos, just because I found those helped me while I was doing my research. In every day life, you really can hardly tell my right one is bigger, but these photos really enhance that difference. My original doc filled my right one about 50cc more than my left - I will never understand why! I can't wait to get these things out!
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March 17, 2014
Just curious, what is the reason your surgeon insists on having the capsule removed? I am keeping mine in as we suspect it's pretty thin and transparent because my breasts are very soft, I can actually feel my saline bag, gross! After reading a lot of stories here and doing some research, I prefer to leave my capsule in. I specifically searched for a surgeon that would allow me to keep it in. I was worried about losing breast tissue and having my nipples caving in. From what I see, unless you have capsular contracture or a leak there is no real reason to remove them, I'm no Doctor, but that's what I'm getting from what I read. As for the nipple, I had my BA done through the nipple and lost all (besides painful sensitivity) feeling and wasn't able to breast feed my son as the milk ducts were severed and the milk just wouldn't come out :( I'm getting mine removed on the 22nd of this month and doing the incision through the breast crease, I didn't want to go through the nipple again eeek! I also ready that a LOT of women had returned sensation to their nipples and lower breasts after the implants were removed, it was pushing on nerves and that's why there was no sensation and breast numbness, which I also have. I would ask your surgeon exactly why you must have your capsules removed. Good luck! and congrats on your decision to be implant free! :)
March 17, 2014
Honestly, I would find a new doc. I've seen more complications post removal with capsulectomy & "reconstruction" type work than with people who just have a straight forward removal. As far as I know, you don't have CC, which means your capsule should be soft and therefore have NO reason to be removed. I would avoid a capsulectomy at all costs if you can. It can be VERY aggressive, and damage your healthy existing tissue. I only say this because I want you to have the BEST possible outcome!!!
Also -- another avenue for removal could be the armpit, you don't have to have it in the fold. BUT if you do choose the fold -- I would deflate your implants before removal, that way you can see where your "natural" fold is in relation to the "fold" your implant has created. -- Meaning that if you decide to remove via the fold, your surgeon can pick the best possible most hidden spot!
Additionally... although there are no guarantees, from my understanding most women don't lose sensitivity post removal, some in fact actually regain a little that was once lost. Keep in mind everyone is different, but I've read hundreds of removal stories, on RS and other sites, and more sensitivity if anything seems to be the trend post removal.
Best of luck on your journey back to being all you!! :)
March 17, 2014
Hi there. I had mine removed "en bloc" last week. No lift, no replacement. My concern was silicone leakage. I met more surgeons who did NOT want to remove the capsule, let alone remove it it one piece (en bloc) . For me, I just couldn't understand the benefit of slicing open a capsule to retrieve a possibly leaking bag of silicone while it was still in my body, and THEN trying to scrape all the silicone off of my breast tissue. If I'm not mistaken, this is when some of your breast tissue would be compromised.Turns out they were both ruptured, so I feel I made the right decision. I did however pay more, and my recovery seems to be taking a little more time and effort. They were removed under the fold as opposed to through my nipple (they were placed through the nipple) for fear of the nipples collapsing like you mentioned. The incisions rub on EVERYTHING! It's been my biggest gripe, but my ONLY complaint. Well, not true, the drains were a huge pain in the ass but they are gone, so.. The incisions will be totally healed though soon, will stop rubbing, and I don't think anyone would be able to see them in a suit unless I walked around with my arms way up in the air, and even then, someone would have to look very, very closely. I'm pretty sure though, that if I had saline implants, I would have, almost definitely, opted to have them removed under local in the office! These girls seem to bounce right back in all aspects. And it's so much less expensive. This is a huge decision and you just have to pick what's right for you. Best of luck to you!
March 30, 2014
Hi Jsamiam, how is your recovery going? Congratulations on having yours out! That sounds like a scary procedure, but like the right decision! I'm sure it gives you peace of mind knowing they were both ruptured! You probably saved yourself a lot of future pain! Thanks for your thoughts on this!
UPDATED FROM NaturalBeauty77
2 months pre
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NaturalBeauty77March 17, 2014
Oops - adding photos again.
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March 17, 2014
You girls are amazing - thank you so much for your comments and advice. I don't have cc or any problems with the capsules. My doctor said that capsulectomy is simply necessary with all implant removal, otherwise it won't heal properly and increases the risk of seroma.
March 18, 2014
Mine stayed in & no complications. I've been told the opposite. However if it makes you feel better,then by all means have it done.
March 18, 2014
I kept mine too. Dr said walls will seal. There is more going on with capsulectomy, bleeding and other issues with that. I had absolutely no issues leaving pocket and if it seals over time I'm fine with it so essentially it won't be a pocket overtime. I'm glad I didn't remove mine. I was recommended not to by ps.
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