Explanted and Happy! - Houston, TX

Just to throw in so you don't think I'm weird- I am 29 and have had my implants for 10 years. They are under the muscle, and I went from a 32/34B to a D cup. I did have a child when I was 22, and didn't gain too much weight or breastfeed. My weight has stayed between 115-125 lbs. for the last 10 years, but my breasts have "dropped" a little. Actually, they look like real breasts except for when I bend over and move to the side (if that makes any sense), they kind of ripple, you know? Anyhow, I want them out! I just want to be natural, I was way too young to have that done, and am finally ready to do this. I know I will probably need a lift too, and am hoping an internal lift is an option, cause I'd really like to avoid a huge "lollipop" scar. That' my story- I thought I'd share so you know you are not alone. Seeing your story makes me feel less nervous about going through with this finally :)

I too am looking to have mine taken out, and am also very nervous about the aftermath. I also had a child.....2 years after I got them. I didnt gain much in the pregnancy and my weight has been pretty consistent but I know they have stretched quite a bit. I know that reconstruction is an option but I most likely will notbe able to afford that right away and I am curious how the post-op results may look, given my situation. Leigh it is very comforting to know there are others in this same situation. Any info from anyone is appreciated. Thank you..

No problem:) I am hoping to meet with a couple of doctors for consults in the next month or so. I plan on financing this- there's no way I can afford it either. I seriously wish a lift wasn't necessary, but it just seems to weird to go 2 sizes up and not have to get a lift. There's someone else who just posted that seems to have gotten great results.

Wow- that's really cool that you have such great results! So you didn't have a lift right? Just the removal?

Exactly just had them taken out. I did not have any complicating factors such as capsular contraction and my accumulated scar tissue was minimal.
I didn't need a lift because my breasts are very small and the sag was primarily caused by the giant water balloons!

Hi Jgrey! So pleased you feel well and happy with the results. Im having mine out under local anaesthetic in two days. Im anxious about how they will look afterwards. What advice have you been given regarding the aftercare and types of bras to wear??

that is so awesome. I went through the same burning sensation for the last 5 years. I think the removal when the implants are under the muscle is a bit more painful than when they are in front of the muscle because they cut throught the muscle to get to them. So great that you didn't have much pain. The anaesthetic affected me worse too. Drowsy and woozy a lot of the time. Enjoy your new sense of freedom and celebrate your health. It's great. I only had mine out 5 days ago but I feel really good already, Hugs [RS bleep]

I'm embarrassed because I actually am in LA and just happened to have stumbled upon this thread.
Here's the real deal on removal w/o replacing or lift: because of pain, I had them removed at Kaiser by a wonderful PS. However, I believe that the procedure on me was so straightforward that any competent surgeon could have done it as it is not the kind of thing that requires an "eye for beauty" like when you get them put in. Does this make sense? Last summer I had a consult with a very reknowned PS who quoted me almost $10k for removal. Mind you, no capsular contraction, over the muscle, and saline. I knew he was just trying to fleece me! But one thing he did do which was helpful was to allay my fears about needing reconstruction or a lift. I felt very confidant that they would recover well.
Sorry too long :(

Aww well I'm glad you did stumble across this. I appreciate your input. Its comforting although my situation is a bit different. I have silicone, under the muscle, and I've also recently had a child, so I most likely will need a lift. But the good thing is, I don't have any complications, I also just want them out and to feel natural again. I'm a very active person, and play on an indoor soccer league and always fear something terrible will happen and cause a rupture. I rather not live with this burden. Plus Im sure it would also make me look 20lbs lighter too like you had mentioned about yourself in your earlier post! Lol. I went from a 34B to 34D. Anyhow, thank you for sharing!

Have you had any children? For some reason, even if you do and don't breastfeed they act like it's a big deal as far as your breast tissue goes. Also, did you have any rippling? One really rude doctor told me that because I had some rippling (like when I bend over) it meant the skin was stretched and required a lift. The doctor who put my implants in told me over the phone he thought at my young age it would be unlikely to need a lift. Ahhhh! I'm so confused.

I got pregnant two years after I got them. I've only had them for four. I don't have any rippling but I am almost positive I will need a lift. My doctor, the one who put them in, said I could have used a slight lift plus the implants but we didn't. I also have a child from before the implants so I really lost alot of elasticity. And I'm only 29, btw. I am looking to get a removal and a lift because I remember what i had before the implants and it wasn't pretty!