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Goodbye 10 year old Saline implants; Overs 34A to 34C/D. CC and capsules removed.

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Hi Ladies, I have been looking at this website for...

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Hi Ladies, I have been looking at this website for the past 6 months and feel that I have become a stalker of boobs! I am 37, and I have saline implants over the muscle for the past 10 years.I am around a 34C - 34D. I had them done when back packing (don't ask!) as I was so embarrassed by my lack of any bust, esp in a bikini. I also looked very skinny as I was so flat (34 AA). My boobs were a laughing matter to my family and friends (not nasty but they used to take the mickey) and I used to do a boob collection for new boobs when we were out!

Anyhow, 10 years on and one child later I have had enough of feeling like I have rocks in my chest. I find it difficult to sleep as I wake up in pain if I lay on them and I've really just had enough of them and the pain. So far seen 3 surgeons, Mr Adrian Richards who was nice and told me I would be a 34A, but at £4,000's I feel it is too much money and I can't afford it I saw another one who said that I would be fine but he would lift my nipple and lastly I have seen Dr Rezai who initially thought I had come for an Augmentation and proceeded to measure me until told him!! He told me that I have no breast tissue and as I have no problems with my implants I would be having surgery unnecessarily and to wait for stem cell surgery. Despite this he has agreed to remove them if I wish and he did not pressure me into making a decision and I felt he was being honest and was not motivated by money. He is £2,600 and has very good reviews. I notice on here that a lot of people have used Dr Karidias and that they have had good results. I have an appointment with him mid November. I was jut wondering whether I should just go ahead with Dr Rezai as I have paid enough in consultations and I just want them out or should I wait and get a 4th opinion? Thanks in advance, I will update with photos etc.

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My PS, had been a star. The after care has been great. At my worse, when i asked him about new implants (as i hated my results after, he told me to wait six months to a year and then decide. He is genuine and put me at ease and I'm grateful I chose him. He's not a surgeon obsessed by the big boob look, in fact I came across him as he is known for the natural look. When researching surgeons he had brilliant reviews for implants. Hard to find a surgeon just for explant. He also has a good sense if humour which helps when you go from a C/D cup to an A! Also I panicked and changed dates etc, he called me direct to discuss with me. I can't fault him.

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November 5, 2012
Hi, I just read your post. I have my surgery booked for 24th Nov in Birmingham with Mrs cc Kat. She was recommended to me by someone on this site. I had to wait 8 weeks for an appointment so had 3 other consultations while I waited. As you said it is a lot of money, it has cost me £600.20 to see all 4 surgeons but knew as soon as I met Mrs Kat that she was the on lift and 3 x lymph node removal due to PIP silicone from previous implants that bled out. This will be my 8th surgery on my breasts in 12 years and I really do want it to be my last. Hope you find someone that you are happy with, keep us updated xx
November 5, 2012
Sorry I don't quite know what happened but some of my text just went missing from the middle section. It should read that at my first meeting with Mrs Kat, I knew that she would do her best for me, I am having implant removal, capsulectomy, lift and node removal x 3 at a cost of £6.784.00, this includes overnight stay a Spire hospital and lab tests on the nodes and capsules.xx
November 6, 2012
Hi, Thanks for your feedback. I'm pleased that you have found the right surgeon for you. It takes time and money and I think in the end you have to go with your instinct. I have one more consultation for next Wed then I am going to make my choice!! I just want these out now! It sounds like you have been through it and hopefully this will be the last time that you need surgery.Good luck with your operation and wishing you a healthy recovery. Keep us updated too x
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2 months pre

Hi, I have just returned from seeing Mr Karidis...

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Hi, I have just returned from seeing Mr Karidis and I'm more confused than ever. He was nice, slightly rushed though and informed me that I would be left with flat, empty boobs as I have no natural breast tissue (tell me something I didn't know!). We then discussed keeping mine in or replacing them. I left there thinking about having them replaced (WTF!!) how did that happen as he only said it as an option. Anyway, I'm so confused my head is spinning, he also said have them removed and if I am not happy I can have them replaced (i'm not rich!). But I suppose I was hoping for him to say ' yes you will look great!' after all he is in the business to make people look and feel better.

Ladies pleeeaaassse help me!!!!! I'm starting to chicken out.

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November 20, 2012
Hi, Mr Karidis is quite up front about how you will look, but basically you go back to pre op size, possibly slightly bigger if you breast fed. It's a long shot, but have you tried your gp? Given that you had them put in abroad it's possible you don't know the brand and they may be PiP's? In which case you get free removal on nhs.
November 29, 2012
Hi, They are saline so no NHS. I've gone for a diff surgeon and i'm booked for the 17th Dec. Hope you are feeling better, thinking of you x
November 21, 2012
Hi Plasticnation. I had a similar response with my consultation with Alex Karidis - as in 'you can get them removed for now then maybe have a replacement. - I nodded to this but my mind was made up not to EVER have them replaced. The reason I got them removed last month was to NEVER worry about future complications and replacement surgery/ies ever again and to be natural for the rest of my days regardless of my pre-op size. I am 5 week post op now and an A cup which I was before. I had no complications, in fact it was close to a walk in the park for me, so I hope this helps. My boobs are no longer an 'issue' and getting on with other things in my life now. If you can get this done for with a good surgeon for cheaper then go for it - if you want. He will probably ask 'are you sure' on the day as he did with me and admittedly there was 1% doubt but that was gone in the blink of an eye. Check out my review/profile. All the best. xx
November 21, 2012
ps...can't believe people are being charged for consultations! Ridonculous!!
November 29, 2012
Thanks. I've looked at your profile and you look great. I will be over the moon if that is the result I have. Doubt it though as I have no breast tissue, but who cares, you are so right that you can get on with your life. Thanks for your support xx
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2 months pre

Hi Ladies, Well I'm all booked in for the 17th Dec...

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Hi Ladies, Well I'm all booked in for the 17th Dec. I had a good 2nd consultation with Dr Rezai, who gave me a few options and left it to me to make a decision (no easy task!). I felt no pressure, and he has said that if I have them removed with no replacement to leave it for 6-12 moths to see how I feel, and how my breasts are. I did have the option of replacement and I have thought about this but I will still need further surgery and when does it end? I could leave the implants that I have in for a while longer, but they are going to have to be replaced again soon. So really it's a no brainer; My left breast is sore and I wake throughout the night in pain if I sleep on my front. I am terrified of what I am going to look like. Don't get me wrong I don't like implants but I have enjoyed having some shape. I am also worried about what people will say when my boobs have disappeared? I keep hunching over now trying to avoid people noticing that I have any - bit late now! Ironic, really when you think about it, I've spent my life trying not to look flat, then not to look like I have implants and then not to look flat again!!!

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November 30, 2012
Hi plasticnation, my surgery is on the tenth of Dec, will be following each others posts... Good luck!!
December 1, 2012
Def will, good luck and keep me updated as I am starting to change my mind!!
December 1, 2012
Hi, I just had a look at you profile and you look a very similar size to me. Mine are saggy though! How long have you had yours in for? Are the over or under the muscle? Thanks
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December 2, 2012
Hi plasticnation, ive had mine for six years and a half. They are under the muscle.
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November 30, 2012
Are you brave enough to post any pics? It may help in that ladies who had similar implants size wise will be able to direct you to their profiles for post explant photos. It may help you then to get a better idea of what you will look like. Implants are a life commitment. I'm so pleased mine are out ( I also had a lift) I love my new silhouette, and the lovely soft feel of my boobs. I wouldn't have implants back for all the money in the world!!
December 1, 2012
Thanks for the advise, I will put some up 2mor, I was going to wait until after the surgery but what you have said sounds a good idea. I'm glad you are feeling better and happy with your boobs. You are so right, st the time we have no idea what we are doing to our body. I know my decision to have them moved is the right one but I am still having doubts - they have not been painful for the past 2 days , I'm sure it's my body playing tricks on me!!
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December 1, 2012
I had so much doubt about what to do before my operation, and as much as this website helped me, it also hindered me as I lost sight of what was my ideal. So I stayed away for a while and got my head clear and made my decision based on what I wanted and what mattered to me. Then I came back. And for me that really worked. You have to do what is absolutely right for you hon. Be 100% sure that it is what you want. Xx
December 4, 2012
posted some, made me realise what a mess they actually are! Hope you're feeling better. thanks for your support x