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Implant FREE for 1 week! - Fredericksburg, VA

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I was young and immature when I first decided to...

ohnatural
WORTH IT$1,000

I was young and immature when I first decided to get implants. I went in literally a couple days after my 19th birthday and had 200cc silicone implants put in. I never had issues with my 34A chest before the surgery. I just wanted to do it just because. I have had them for almost 5 years now and I want them OUT!!! I hate the way they feel, I don't like the way they look on me, and I am now more self conscious than I have ever been in my whole entire life.

I want to feel like me again and feel beautiful in my own skin regardless the size of my chest. I don't have anything against implants, but they aren't for me. I do not like having foreign objects in my chest and I want them out for good. I have learned to embrace my inner and outer beauty!!!

I've been thinking about this for a while and have done a lot of research. A few tips for any other women considering this, make sure you go to several consults. I only had two different consults but they were both completely different! The first Dr. was going to charge me $5,800 for (in my case) a simple procedure, and after the consult he let me know that he has only done ONE explant once before... The second Dr. however was heaven sent! He was so polite and really cared about what I wanted. I'm now going to have surgery for removal on monday the 18th with Dr. Heppe under local anesthesia and it's only going to cost me $1,000!!! Also opting to do the procedure under local anesthesia, if it is okay in your situation, will lower the total cost by a lot.

I am counting down until monday and cannot wait to have these plastic balls taken out!

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Howard Heppe, MD

Howard Heppe, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (8)

February 15, 2013
Thanks for your reply :) Here in Canada if you go to the same PS who put them in,- he for free takes them out . Are you sure it's different in states ?
February 16, 2013
I'm unable to go to the same PS so I had to consult other Dr.'s.
February 15, 2013
You will bounce right back! From all the before and after photos I have obsessively looked at over the last few years since wanting to explant, I can already tell you will look great after! Good luck and update after they're out!
February 16, 2013
Thanks for the warm words , Dear :-) I really-really-really worry how they'll look after .... Before implants was 34B , after 34D....
February 16, 2013
Thanks! I'm hoping so, I didn't go very big to begin so I'm crossing my fingers! I will definitely post more pics, only two more days to go!!
February 18, 2013
Can you tell me how they turned out I just got my implants 2 weeks ago and I want them gone did you have drains or remove the capsule?
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August 4, 2015
Hi. I'm not sure if you're still on here but I just came upon your story. I'm having my implants removed on Monday under local and I'm kinda nervous. Was it really pretty easy to go through?
Thanks! And congrats on your explant. You sound so happy now :)
August 26, 2016
That's my problem I saw one doctor he's charging me 5k and 2 days ago different doctor tells me 3.5k SAMs procedure but big difference in price
UPDATED FROM ohnatural
Day of treatment

Well in about 2 hours I will be implant free!! I'm...

ohnatural
Well in about 2 hours I will be implant free!! I'm getting a little nervous about the local anesthesia but I'm sure it will be fine, I have experienced worse..I think! I'm going to post a few more pics before with a bra on. I'll update again when I'm all done and home. Wish me luck!

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UPDATED FROM ohnatural
Day of treatment

I just got home and already feel amazing! It took...

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I just got home and already feel amazing! It took maybe 20 minutes for Dr. Heppe to get the implants out. Injecting the local anesthesia was not bad at all and felt like any other shot you get for immunizations. I am a little shocked to see a flat chest but I'm hoping things will get fluffy soon and back to normal. I will post-op pics in a couple of days.

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February 18, 2013
I wish you luck. But I know you will be happy once they are out. I'm very happy with mine gone.
February 18, 2013
Thank you! I can't wait to buy little bras, I'm already ecstatic:D
February 18, 2013
I am the same way!! Cannot wait to buy cute little bras again!!!
February 18, 2013
Good luck!!! So excited for you!!!
February 18, 2013
Thank you so much!
February 18, 2013
Is he removing the capsule too? Sounds like a low price.
February 18, 2013
Nope, didn't have to remove capsule and no drains!
February 18, 2013
So happy for you that it was an easy explant. I have 28 year old silicone and will need the capsule removed and drains...can't wait to join you on the other side. Things will no doubt continue to get better.
February 18, 2013
I'm so thankful it was that easy! I'm sure when you have your surgery it will go great, just stay healthy and your body should heal nicely :) It's so nice having them out finally!
February 19, 2013
Thanks for saying that...I sure hope so. I've had the implants for 28 years and I'm now 56, so my age will no doubt be a factor in how my breast look after. I'm considering a lift as I'm saggy with the implants. I have a lot of my own breast tissue so not sure. Will decide when I consult with surgeon.
February 18, 2013
Yay! Glad it went well! I imagine there's an adjustment period to go through, big round implant to natural soft breast could take some getting used to. Have a speedy recovery!
February 18, 2013
Thank you! It's so nice having a little support system on here :) It will definitely take some time getting used to but I am so happy they're out.