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Breast Implant Removal No Replacement - Las Vegas, NV

Name: Breast Implant Removal No Replacement - Las Vegas, NV
Item: Lane Smith, MD
Rating: 5
Author: BHard

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I'm scheduled for explant on Feb 4! My right...

BHardJanuary 17, 2013

WORTH IT$5,000

I'm scheduled for explant on Feb 4! My right breast always hurt and feels like they're straining my neck and back. I have 400 silicone Mentor implants, over the muscle. I'm so excited to get my normal breast back! I'm 5'7" and 130 pounds. Breast size 34 D-DD I'll post the before pic now and after when the procedure is over. I can honestly say if it wasn't for this site I don't think I would have the balls to do this! Thank you!!

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Replies (7)

Marie Heggedal

January 19, 2013

Good luck om the 4th. I have the same experience as you, if it wasnt for this site I dont think that I would have the explant.

BHard

January 21, 2013

Thank you!! Good luck to you!! Can't wait to see how it goes for both of us :)

cma2000

January 20, 2013

I wish u luck! I bet you are very excited! I am in your shoes I am waiting to get mine out....hopefully next month too. I have had mine in for 3 years...550 silicone over the muscle. I went from a 36b to a 36dd, way bigger than I ever wanted to be in the first place, but my surgeon didn't listen to me very well. I have developed a CC on one side which is causing discomfort and I have also come down sick and have been diagnosed with Lupus in the last 2 years. I know my implant didn' t cause my Lupus but I am hoping that not having a foreign object in my body will help me to do better. What size where you before your implants? Are you going to have a lift or just a removal? Has your PS given you a approximate size you will be afterwards? I can not wait to get mine out. I have done 1 consult and still have another one scheduled. I had a real bad expierence with my PS who put them in and just want to make sure I have a good one to take them out. Having them put is was what I thought I wanted so bad....and now I believe its the worst decision I ever made. I am in Vegas too, would you mind telling me how much you are being charged? Would love to see how everything turns out for you!

BHard

January 20, 2013

Hi, I was a 34 B before implants. Dr Smith is charging me 5k. He was the only doc to not pressure me into getting more implants or a lift. Love him so far!!!

Breast Explant april 2013

March 24, 2013

I am in NYC. My doctor wrote insurance that the leaky implant contributes to my Lyme (cousin of Lupus) It got 100% covered. $3800 is what he would have charged. Have you had an breast mri? that is the only thing to tell if silent rupture. I have chronic fatigue, burnings, vivid dreams , bloating, hypothyroid like readings, -- all my PS said will disappear after surgery. My PS is Dr Ginsberg. Hope you find a good PS wherever you decide to have procedure.

777love

January 20, 2013

I did just explant last November only after having implants for just over a month. Gosh, I hated them, I knew I didnt want to live with them. They were so uncomfortable. Plus, I felt to big. Anyways, Explant surgery was easy and now its been 2 months and everything, beside having the scars looks the same as before, I had a few strech marks which coco butter has helped already. Good Luck ladies:)

pickleb

August 8, 2017

How long did you have the implants in For? I'm due to explant 2nd Oct and so scared

UPDATED FROM BHard

14 days pre

So update to my story... I'm going to wait about...

BHardJanuary 21, 2013

So update to my story...
I'm going to wait about 2 months to save up more money. It's $5,000! My advice to
Anyone getting a boob job, start saving money after the first surgery because you're gonna need
It!!

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Melonsdcup

January 22, 2013

Hi You never think about the next time they need replacing when u have your first BA but it soon comes round, having mine out tomorro and although very nervous I can't wait

BHard

January 29, 2013

Good luck!

newlife40

January 23, 2013

Are you having any other procedures done, such as breast lift? I think that I may need a lift after explant because of extra skin and sagging. I was hoping to stay within $5000 with that as well. I may not be being realistic!

BHard

January 29, 2013

No just the removal. Hoping for the best. Anything is better than these heavy bags on my chest!! Good luck

newlife40

January 23, 2013

I forgot to say- I am also going to ask my doctor about a capsulectomy. Do you know if you will have that done as well?

BHard

January 27, 2013

Yes , they are doing a capsulectomy on the right for sure but maybe not on the left.

NervousGirlie

February 5, 2013

hope your surgery went well bhard! wishing you an easy recovery!

NervousGirlie

February 5, 2013

oh, just saw it is postponed! good luck when you do get the bags out!

Amanda from Canada

August 7, 2017

Thank you for the sage advice. I was considering BA but it seems that there are so many extra costs and procedures along the with most people opting to take them out. Thank you for sharing your story, you've made an impact on my decision.

UPDATED FROM BHard

3 days post

So my new explant date is March 4th! I'm excited...

BHardFebruary 7, 2013

So my new explant date is March 4th! I'm excited and nervous. Hope everything goes well. I look at this site everyday for inspiration! I'm also calling Mentor, the implant makers to see about a 1,200 dollar compensation for my possibly ruptured right implant. Read your paperwork! Either way I'm so excited to get these bags out of my body. Thanks all!

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cma2000

February 8, 2013

Im glad you have your date. I have mine set for Feb 20 and am counting the days! I hope yours go well!