Breast implants removal while nursing - Germany, DE

Hi! I just had implant removal without a lift. The pain was minimal and I'm recovering quickly. You can always go back later if you need a lift. But I am so happy! And like you I wish I had felt better about myself. How stupid I was to do this to my body! Hope this helps. Hang in there!

Hi Rachel, thanks you so much! Wow... You have done it! And you are looking great! For me, it somehow still feels so far away (16th of Jan 2014), but also so close..... Pretty scared.... And one day I really looking forward to have them out and the other day I have doubts (specially after talking to doctors who are asking 'but why'? I can not explain to them, because they do not understand. I want to have them out because they are not mine, they do not belong in my body! Luckily my PS understands it)..... My husband is supporting me, and I am thankful for that! Also this website helps...Yeah, I feel also so stupid that I did this to my body... But I think I feel will feel somehow 'free' once they are out.... Well done you! Many thanks again! All the best!!

Hi there hope u fine don't worry I just read ur all story I think it's good u can do ur explant as soon as possible bcoz it's difficult to having implant with a small baby this is a full time job .i m sure u will happy nd feel free after ur removal I already removed my implant only in 11 days bcoz of discomfort well best of luck thanx byee

Hi Bloem. I consulted with 5 different PS's in the Los Angeles area before choosing my surgeon, and all of them suggested that I wait to see whether or not I really need a lift about 6+ months after the surgery. I think in the past they used to recommend doing the explant and lift at the same time, but the skin contracts so much in the months following removal that it's considered better to wait and see if they lift on their own. As you can see from many of the posts on here, breasts look pretty deflated and sad immediately after surgery, but photos from months later show them looking much more perky and firm. Lifts are both costly and painful, and I believe the general consensus these days is to wait and see if you really need one before putting you through that. As for your gyno's comments, you never know what she was really thinking. She may have thought she was complimenting you by expressing surprise and saying they look great. If I were in her shoes, I may have said the same thing simply because I didn't want to hurt the patient's feelings and make them feel like they had a bad boob job. She may not have realized the impact of her words. Your implants are bigger than mine, and mine get in the way constantly, they're very uncomfortable, I always hope for cool days so I can hide them under clothes, and I have no doubts whatsoever about wanting them out. But I can understand your concerns. If the docs say breastfeeding can continue post-removal, I think that would be a big incentive to go ahead and do it and get back to being yourself again and feeling more comfortable in your own body. When I was getting my breast implants (in 1996), I was focused entirely on how they would look, not how it would feel to walk around in them every day, pulling on my skin and limiting my physical activities. Don't let other people's opinions about how your breasts look affect your ultimate decision. With the awesome push-up bras that are around today, almost anyone can have great cleavage, and what's most important is your health and how you feel. You'll be more attractive if you feel good about yourself and have small breasts than if you feel uncomfortable with yourself and have big breasts. But in the end, do it for you. And no, you are not selfish for wanting them out when you still need to breastfeed. The fact that you even have that concern demonstrates that you're the opposite of selfish, willing to sacrifice your own comfort and health for your child(ren). You're a good mom to your son, but don't forget to be good to yourself, too. Whatever you decide, good luck! I hope you keep us updated.

The most important thing to do is what you feel is in your best interest. If you don't like your implants and are worried about whether they are leaching chemicals that could harm your infant while breastfeeding (valid concerns) than get them out. You have to feel comfortable in your skin and it sounds like you don't right now because of the implants. Don't pay attention to anyone's opinion on this....this is your body and decision to make. I bet you'll great without the implants and feel great knowing for sure that there is nothing causing harm to your body or your child's. I wish you the best!

I understand you wanting your implants out. I had mine removed 8 months ago I breastfed my (now 26!!) child for 16 months. (whilst I had implants) I had no issues breastfeeding but was amazed that I still could after having implants. The implants had been in for about 4 years. Discuss it with your doctor, but I'd say that if you have no problems breastfeeding, then wait until you would have weaned your child. Weaning is best done slowly, it is easier on your body and easier on the child. If your breasts are engorged after sudden weaning, you'll have to wait anyhow, for them to settle for a while, as I am sure that that would not be the ideal time to remove the implants. However, mine is only an opinion based on my own experience. .

Thanks Pink56... Good you could breastfeed also.... In that case I think we are so lucky somehow! Yes, I fully agree with you, weaning is best done slowly.... This all makes it so confusing..... My PS mentioned that the breasts do not really need to settle, just only a few weeks of rest. He will not touch that part as my implants are behind the muscle... Also because I do not want a lift there is not need to wait..... Except my little one need to be weaned.... So far I am not forcing it at all and notice that only bedtime weaning is wished.... A little during the night also..... That makes it all so cinfusing, as I am unhappy with my breasts (and breastfeeding is very confronting), I wished I could enjoy it more often..... But because of the implants I find it sometimes difficult.... There is something between me and my child! Something so unnatural.... I just really want to hold my kid close..... But as you mentioned, weaning slowly is the best for the child...... Feels like my head is spinning.... but thank you so much for your comment and sharing your experience.... You are looking so great!