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Explanted and Breast Lift- New Pictures

  • 4 days after
  • 4 days after Rippling skin in the bottom is supposed to stick back to its place.
  • 4 days
  • 2 weeks Looking very weird.
  • 2 weeks
  • 3 weeks Looking strange.
  • 4 weeks getting better
  • 4 weeks scars lookin very red
  • 4 weeks side view
  • 6 weeks rippling skin that was in the bottom is going back to its place.
  • 6 weeks happy with results
  • Left side view 6 weeks need to get rid of fat on sides of breasts
  • Right side view 6 weeks scars getting better
  • 10 weeks after explant and lift
  • 10 weeks. Happy but scars are still red.
  • Left breast scar
  • Right breast scar

I am 33 years old and ive have my 360 cc saline...

  • 31 Jan 2013
  • 6 days pre

I am 33 years old and ive have my 360 cc saline implants for 7 1/2 years. I was a 34 B without implants and went up to a 34D after the implants. I was only 130 lbs at the time that I got them and now I am 165 36D. I also breastfed my baby about a year ago. So my breast have gone thru changes. I had a mommogram and 2 ultrasounds andt everything is normal. So I decided to go see a Plastic Surgeon and ask for his opinion. He said he could feel the implant where I have the pain and that I might have scar tissue. He is removing my implants and any scar tissue I may have. He suggested I get a lift or new implants but I would much rather wait. I want to see if my discomfort goes away by removing the implants. And as far as a lift I want to wait until I finish having kids. Im very worried of how my breast will look after. But making sure im healthy is the most important to me.

I ended up getting surgery yesterday, instead of...

  • 9 Feb 2013
  • 2 days post
I ended up getting surgery yesterday, instead of Thursday. I decided to get a lollipop breast lift. I just wanted to get over with this and avoid another surgery in the future. I'm all bandaged up I won't see what I look like until Tuesday. I feel sore in pain but tolerable. I will post pictures soon.

It's been 4 days since explant and breast lift. ...

  • 12 Feb 2013
  • 5 days post
It's been 4 days since explant and breast lift. My dressings were removed yesterday. Doctor says things look good. I see my breast dented but I was told it takes time for them to take their natural form. The bottom of my both breast needs to heel. The skin looks like it has a fold. It was to avoid cutting. We are hoping it sticks back to where it belongs. As far as pain I'm a bit sore. But feeling much better.

It's been 8 days since my surgery my left side...

  • 16 Feb 2013
  • 9 days post
It's been 8 days since my surgery my left side hurts more. I'm so worried about things not getting in place and now wondering if I made a good decision on the lift. How long does it take for breast to take their shape . I will post another picture without tapes on Monday.

It's been 11 day since explant and breast lift. I...

  • 19 Feb 2013
  • 12 days post
It's been 11 day since explant and breast lift. I will have my stitches removed on Thursday and will post new pics. I have mixed feelings about not having implants. I'm happy not to have a foreign object in me and I also miss the look of fullness. I'm hoping when I completely heel I will be happy to just be natural.

Today I seen my doctor and had my stitches removed...

  • 21 Feb 2013
  • 14 days post
Today I seen my doctor and had my stitches removed. But he put more tapes to avoid any openings. Things are changing slowly. But I miss the fullness. I'm so afraid of not being happy at the end and wanting implants again.

Today I seen my doctor and he removed all the...

  • 27 Feb 2013
  • 20 days post
Today I seen my doctor and he removed all the surgical tapes. He said things are looking a lot better. I'm happy with the changes and I know things will look great with time. I will post some pictures tomorrow.

Today its been 3 weeks since my explant and lift. ...

  • 1 Mar 2013
  • 22 days post
Today its been 3 weeks since my explant and lift. Things are changing everyday. My left breast doesnt look as great as my right. My doctor is hoping that with compression sports bras the bottom of my left breast will improve. If it doesnt within 3-4 months he will have to make an incision in the lower part to remove excess skin. I am also over weight so the fat on my sides are not making my breasts look that great. I will work on losing weight and see how that improves the appearance of my breasts. Overall Im happy to have them out I feel relieved, at times missing the fullness but hoping as things improve I will like them more.

Today I went in for my checkup at almost 4 weeks...

  • 6 Mar 2013
  • 27 days post
Today I went in for my checkup at almost 4 weeks after surgery. My doctor sais hes happy with the results and things will only get better. Besides missing the fullness on top , Im very happy with my results. I feel so much better physically and definately relieved that I dont have anything foreing in my body. I'm so glad I found Dr. Matthew Malamet hes such a great Plastic Surgeon and really shows he cares about his patients. I will post new pictures later.

Its been 4 weeks and things are getting better...

  • 10 Mar 2013
  • 1 month post
Its been 4 weeks and things are getting better slowly. I think ive just been too anxious for results. I posted new pictures of my progress.

HI its been 5 weeks since Explant and Lift. I...

  • 15 Mar 2013
  • 1 month post
HI its been 5 weeks since Explant and Lift. I will post new pictures. My scars are still red and the shape of my breasts are not changing. I had round shaped breast like pretty much everyone on this site. After my explant and lift my breast are not looking round to me. Im afraid that they might stay this shape i have and I dont like it. Sometimes I wonder if i made a mistake getting the lift, does it alter your breast shape?

Its been 6 weeks since my explant and lift. I...

  • 21 Mar 2013
  • 1 month post
Its been 6 weeks since my explant and lift. I must say that I'm happy with my results. Things are getting better everyday. I think my breasts are beggining to look more normal as time passes. I had a problem with my pictures they got deleted by the website not sure how. Im trying to put them back up. My befor pictures are gone I need to get them from my doctor.

It's been 2 months since my explant and lift. My...

  • 8 Apr 2013
  • 2 months post
It's been 2 months since my explant and lift. My husband seen my breasts for the first time and he said they look great. He says I exaggerate and they are great. I guess as women we are too hard on ourselves because I still look for all the imperfections. I'm happy I had them removed and I'm looking forward to buying a nice push up bra. My scars are softening up my right side is a bit harder but I'm massaging and also using Mederma for the scars.

Its been 10 weeks since my Explant and lift. ...

  • 19 Apr 2013
  • 2 months post
Its been 10 weeks since my Explant and lift. Overall Im happy with my results. My scars have softened up a lot. Im working on fading the scars they still look very red. I do miss the fullness on top, but Im happy.

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Dr. Malamet is a great plastic surgeon. He does great work, he's very patient and makes sure everything he does is the best he can do. I'm very happy with my results and things are looking better. I would definitely recommend him.

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Wow they really have turned out nice...my scars are starting to redden and they are also tender. xx
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So its normal for the scars to be reddish. My are still pink Im happy with my results just want to anxiously get rid of the scars.
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Looking Good
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Beautiful boobs! :-) You are healing nicely!
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You look Great!!! Really seeing how everything is smoothing out and looking super natural. Wonderful results. I'm sure you happy. :)
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Looking brilliant!!! Don't worry about the scars as you're still only 10 weeks and they'll continue to fade. Are you using anything on them? I've used Environ morning and night, then Bio Oil and now I'm using wheatgerm oil. Mine are still pink - more than they look in my photos as I had some fake tan on then. Give it time and use some oil when you can xxx
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great that your happy...i have a big hard mass in one of mine where it was so bruised ..its either that or scar tissue thats making one of my boobs looked pulled in..:(..do things change alot over time then?..it feels like if the hard rocks go the breast tissue might drop to give a more rounded shape...heres hoping anyway.xx
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Things have changed in a matter of 2 months. My doctor told me to massage to loosen it up. So Im working on it I would love it if that area where my scar is would soften up so then can drop more. How are your scars doing I was looking at your pictures.
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Im the same love, im 4 weeks post op today, some days i like them and think they look ok considering what she had to work with and other days i think they just look odd....ive still got one boob (the right one also) thats a big sucked in and square at the bottom, its like all my breast tissue is really hard and pinched in there where the other boob is all soft and squidgy!!!....i hope it changes...my scars are red but they look ok...they are neat...the boobs just dont drop correctly and symmetrical..that bit drives me mad...grrrrr!!!..xx
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Ah you're looking fabulous!!!!! So glad hubby likes them too! Sexy undies time! ;-) xxx
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Thank you!
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They look lovely and natural. Are you using anything on your scars? I've got through a bottle of Environ and a bottle of Bio oil. Your scars are settling down nicely x
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I haven't started using anything. I bought Mederma to try to fade the scars. I'll look up the ones your using.
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Looking brilliant sweetheart! Mine changed shape after about 6 weeks, when they started to resemble more of a boobie shape if that makes sense. I suspect its because the tissue has to adhere to the chest wall before they can let them fall in to their natural shape - but I'm not a Doctor Lol - I'm just guessing xxx
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Thank you, I guess it takes time to heal. I was afraid I was going to end up with cone looking boobs. Lol
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Thankyou...its so good to see someone a few weeks in front healing well....i am feeling loads of lumpiness at the mo...and tighness.xx
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You look great! Congrats
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You are progressing beautifully! Thanks for the photo updates! How are you feeling?
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I feel really good, I have no more pain on my left breast the lump I was feeling is gone. I feel almost normal now, the only thing is when I lay on my side I still feel a little pain but it should wear off in a few weeks.
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Great to hear! Yay for no more painful lumps! My 'side boob' was sore for a while, too. :)
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You look awesome...it's amazing how the body heals. The changes are remarkable. Thank you for coming back to post updates....it is so helpful for us waiting in the wings. Congrats and continued healthy recovery.
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Thanks you. I feel great, and I'm very happy with my results.
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I had the lift and explant done 2 weeks ago. He told me to wrap my breast and help support them and that also helps the cone shape go down. He gave a fat ace bandage with some stretch to it/ it's about 6 inches wide. Maybe you can ask your doctor if that will help your breast round out a bit. You really do look fine. Your body will bounce back. But talk to your doctor. xxxBirdie
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Thanks for the advice. Thats exactly what I meant " Cone Shape". I hate that look. Its been 5 weeks for me I hope its not too late for the compression. I will definately try that asap.
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Are you still using the ace bandage now? And what kind of compression bra are you using?
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