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Small Boobs Please! - Houston tx
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I'm planning to have my implants removed finally....
$6,700
I'm planning to have my implants removed finally. I feel like I've been through hell already. I had my first set 23 yrs ago. Saline 325cc above the muscle. They were perfect for about 15 yrs. I started developing ripples so as soon as I saved enough money I went for a revision. The doc said I need to switch to silicone and go under the muscle. I did and the ripples became way worse and my boob wrinkled when I am on my side. I saved more money and went to a different doctor 1 1/2 yrs later. The new doc said they weren't positioned correctly and all he needed to do was re-position them. On surgery day he decided that we would go with a different implant after all. Now my wrinkles and rippling in even worse than before. I've spent so much money and so much time in recovery mode that I am just exhausted. My breast hurt everyday. I can't do push ups or jumping jacks when I'm in my exercise class. I am ready to just get them out of my body! I had a consult with Dr. Melmed yesterday and I have a consult with Dr. Khouri in 3 weeks. I will schedule my surgery for December when school is out so that I have time to recover.
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July 25, 2013
There is a lot of valuable information on this site, and the women here tell the real story. Reading their reviews, learning from their experiences with their explant helps to prepare you. It is pretty hard to find a woman on here who regrets her explant, and the majority of them just regret not doing it sooner.
July 25, 2013
Thank you littlehugger. I wouldn't even be considering it if it weren't for this site. I can't say that I'm not scared though. I'm sure everyone was though.
July 27, 2013
Have you spoken to Dr. Ramkin in Ft Lauderdale?? He's chief of PS at St Marys Medical Center so I suppose that means he's a decent doc ;)
March 2, 2015
Did you explant and remove cc or just explant?
UPDATED FROM ltan70
3 months pre
My explant surgery is scheduled for Dec 9th with Melmed
Since my last surgery I've gotten CC in my right breast and now feel more urgency about removal. I'm so over these boobs! I consulted with Dr. Khouri in Aug and was planning to consult with Dr. Bednar in Dec.about fat transfer but decided that there is too much risk involved. I can't afford to do a second surgery if it doesn't turn out right. I'v opted to just remove them.
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November 2, 2013
You're going to look great after explanting, the implants look so big on your petite body. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM ltan70
15 days pre
New explant date Jan 3rd!
I had to change the date due to final exams at my school being on the same day. I'm now scheduled for explant on Jan 3rd. I'm starting to get cold feet but I know these implants need to come out.
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December 19, 2013
No DONT chicken out! You WILL feel & look MUCH better! Good luck on your exam & Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2013
I've definitely had second thoughts and even thought about a capsulectomy but I know I need to take them out and see how I feel without them. Can't wait to sign up for yoga classes!
December 19, 2013
Lol I can't wait for the yoga
Classes too. No need for the capsules to be removed. Your body will dissolve them & you don't want to risk loosing good breast tissue with it.
December 19, 2013
You and I are of similar tales. Not so good. Having no choice I ex'd out. I have a lot of old ass skin that is very slowly evening out. OMG
I remember how unomfortable I was then. First time at 25 80's...big big big big big...then of course that was problematic and required busting loose...downsized. ya to 525's...but at 51? Really...fret now? I don't think so! So here we are peaceful inside woth a whole lot of work to do on the outside. But - nothings gettin on my way now:-)) what a trip
December 19, 2013
Good luck! Getting my implants out was the best thing ever! You will do fabulous and feel amazing... And the best thing? Look incredible!
It sounds like you're at peace with your decision to remove your implants. Please keep us posted on your journey! You might want to check out this great post by Green Temple about her explantation.