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Finally implant free. Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM newmom87
1 year post
Had baby
newmom87August 30, 2014
WORTH IT$7,500
Well for those who were curious about being able to breast feed after explant with dr Melmed since he take them out thought the nipple. I am breastfeeding successfully. I'm a little over 2 weeks pp and little guy is gaining like crazy so I'm producing plenty of milk. Also haven't had mastitis yet. I got it right at 2 weeks with my daughter.
UPDATED FROM newmom87
1 year post
One year check in
newmom87May 3, 2014
I'm over a year after explant and 26 weeks pregnant so they have filled out nicely. Left is a lot bigger than right but that is ok. My left produced more milk than my right when I was breastfeeding my daughter so I'm hoping this is a good sign. Will let y'all know if I'm able to breastfeed successfully this August.
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May 3, 2014
Good luck. I really hope things go well with breastfeeding. I contacted Dr. Melmed pre pregnancy about explant, because he has such awesome results (like yours). I decided not to use him, because I didn't want to risk nursing problems and ended up getting pregnant shortly after that (before I could get them removed.) I had a lot of the same problems with plugged ducts and mastitis. It's crazy to me that plastic surgeons claim that implants are not the reason behind it. Anyway, I understand your feelings and am hoping for the best for you!
May 3, 2014
Thank you I am really scared now that I won't be able to produce milk. That is the reason I got them taken out in the first place and I know I will be so depressed if I can't. I am hoping for the best though. While I was still pumping for my daughter with the implants I found that taking a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar twice a day really helped. I also took lecithin supplements everyday too. After researching though the lecithin granules are much better than the pill supplements. I hope you have an easier time this go around with breast feeding :)
May 4, 2014
I was able to get my implants removed last week while still breastfeeding. So far, so good, although my supply is a little lower, I think. It feels so much better! I discovered sleeping on my right side was the main problem. I think the implant pressed on the ducts in that position. Have you tried castor oil packs for the scars? It's a remedy that's supposed to help with internal and external scarring. I think you're supposed to soak a piece of wool flannel with castor oil and leave it in place for a couple of hours. Maybe you could soak some old nursing pads with it and wear them in an old bra during the night? Good luck!
May 31, 2014
Did you have more problems with the stitching up around the nipple then when you had them put in? I did, it's been about a year and they're still pulled in like that. What upset me the most was the fact they cut muscles when they put the implants in and I didn't know that so now if I flex my chest muscles at all they look really weird. I think yours look great now, you have more now than you did before the implants. I do too, just wish they didn't cut the muscles.
May 31, 2014
I didn't have mine put in through the nipple only taken out that way do it was an extra scar I didn't want. As far as flexing I'm too scared to do any chest exercises at all but yes they look funny when I flex however I never looked to see what they looked like before I got the implants when I flexed haha. I also don't know if they cut my muscle or not. Sure they did but I never asked. I'm pregnant now and so they have filled out a lot and the pulling in is not nearly as bad. Hoping it doesn't come back once baby gets here.
June 1, 2014
Well, you look great. And I know I feel so free now that I'm rid of those DD's. I'm 5'4" and weigh about 117 and it was hard to carry those things around. And they have so many cute clothes that look so much better now that I'm smaller. It was a great decision!
UPDATED FROM newmom87
4 months post
3 months post op
newmom87July 20, 2013
I am very happy with the size and shape of my breasts however I am very upset right now with the scars on my nipples. The right side is caving in. I sent a photo to my surgeon and he said to massage every day which I have been doing and to check back with him in September. He said it will most likely flatten out but if it doesn't he will fix it.I don't know what "fix it" means but I in no way want to have another surgery ever. I am also upset that I let him convince me to let him take them out through the nipple when I still want to breast feed. He assured me all his other patients could still breast feed even though he took them out through the nipple. I am really hoping this will be the case with me but why give me even more scars? I have talk to some women that had no problem with breast feeding after having them out through the nipple but I am still very scared about it. We are going to start trying soon for the second one and I terrified I made the wrong decision in trusting another plastic surgeon. I am trying to be patient Really hope these scars flatten and fade soon I get upset every time I see them.
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July 21, 2013
I think your nipples look great!!
July 23, 2013
I think you look fantastic! I can relate to being upset about scars, but at least yours are in the proper place! :-) I think since you are only 3 months out that you are still far from your end result as far as scarring goes. I put pics up of my scar progress and one of mine was pretty disgusting, but you can see how much better it is now at 6.5 months. I think your areolas look really pretty- the lift took out the discoloration from the pump/mastitis. As far as being upset about areola incisions and breastfeeding, try not to get upset at something that hasn't proven to be a problem yet. One of the ladies on here had a full lift followed by implants and she was still able to breastfeed 3 or 4 kids afterwards. Doesn't it just feel so much better to have those heavy, awful things gone?! :-)
August 24, 2013
It does feel do much better without them in! Thank you for the kind words. I think I am much better now it is just very hard to see why he took them out through the nipple and now I have scar I did not have before. Anyway we will see in April if I will be able to breastfeed or not. Will keep in touch.
August 24, 2013
Hi Newmom87, I'm explanting with Dr. Melmed on sept 16th. After reading your review are you still not happy with your scarring? Do you feel the surgeon did a good job? I would like to have more children too and he told me I would to be able to breast feed. Why are you having seconds thoughts on that? Sorry, you just got me a little nervous now.
August 24, 2013
I am not very happy with the scarring still. I massage them everyday and they have softened a little. I wish I would have pushed to have them out through the previous underneath scar. I'm not sure if that would have affected the outcome of the shape or not. I know he can do it that way. I have seen women on here that he took it out that way. He also assured me I will be able to breastfeed. I'm am praying he is correct as I am now 6 weeks pregnant. I am accepting the scars as I know I can't go back now. He said he would fix them for me but I don't want to do anymore surgeries until I know if I can breastfeed or not. If I can I won't touch them until I am done having kids and hopefully by then I won't even notice the scars. If I can't breastfeed in April I will consider having them "fixed" If they still bother me. I really don't want to have any more surgeries. I'm trying really hard to realize that I made the best decision but if I can't breastfeed I will be absolutely devastated. I know there is nothing wrong with formula since I was a formula baby but that is something that has been very important to me. No since in getting upset until I know for sure. For Dr. Melmed he is great. I think that he did an amazing job on the shape of my breast. I could not be happier with that. I'm thinking maybe I just scarred funny since I have seen pictures of other women who had no noticeable scars at all. My regret is that I'm more worried about breastfeeding at this point. Seems silly to go through the nipple and risk that now that I'm on the other side. I would call him and ask him to explain how he won't impact the milk ducts. I wish I would have done that but everything went by so fast and its a huge decision I looked over a lot of questions during the consultation. The excitement from having them out probably clouded my too. I think if he would have explained the technical part to me I would feel better. Or maybe to talk to patients who have successfully breastfeed afterwards. I don't want to scare you just want to let you know my thoughts. As for having the implants out I love it. Its so wonderful to sleep on my stomach and have no back pain. My memory problems have gotten so much better. Anyway I feel like I have rambled for an hour (haha) Let me know if you have any other questions. I am happy to help! :)
June 30, 2016
I am very concerned about being able to breastfeed post explant/lift! This post was awhile ago, were you able to breastfeed?? I'm scheduled to explant with Melmed in 4 months but my biggest fear is not being able to breastfeed future children.
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