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Posted 14 Apr 2011

At 43 and a mom. Had 325cc saline implants done, under the muscle, along with a lift.

Unlike some other folks, I had no pain (went off pain meds the very next day) and no complications.

HATED the implants immediately after surgery, and that never went away. I was constantly aware of my boobs, and they felt HARD. They are so horribly unnatural.

I started wearing really loose clothing so they wouldn't show.

And worst of all, those foreign things in my chest freaked me out. They had to go.

Was never happy at my post-surgery check ups. After one month, I asked him to take them out. The surgeon, bless his heart, only charged me $700, the cost to use the surgery room at the hospital, and he did the anesthesia himself. I love him.

Getting the lift was awesome, though, which is all I should have done.

Getting implants was THE single biggest, stupidest mistake in my life.

Unless you're like a mastectomy patient, don't do it. Get a lift. That actually adds more volume, too. I'm still an A cup, but they're fuller and perky. And squishy and natural.

I HATED EVERYTHING ABOUT THOSE IMPLANTS.

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Eeka 3 Aug 2011
I could have wrote this same review. Got silicone 1 week ago and deeply depressed, HATE them. The PS is incredibly caring and offered to take them out as well for free. There is nothing natural about breast implants, u r NOT "buying boobies".. U r buying bags.. Full of whatever.. Pushing ur skin out. They are NOT boobs.
Single biggest mistake ive ever made.. And it's all my very own fault. Vanity is STUPID. I'm hoping to get them out ASAP, 1 month seems like so long to wait.
If I could do over again I would go on a fabulous vacation. Dark time for me.
GladThey'reOut 4 Aug 2011
There is Light! Take them out and move on.

You're right. Vanity IS stupid, which you and I and many others had to learn the hard way.

Who knows. Maybe someone considering implants has read our posts and decided against it. That's what I tell myself anyway. Best to you!

This is not irreversible!
Eeka 4 Aug 2011
Your quick reply really helps me wake up this morning, they weight on my chest so heavy, I am sad I did this to myself.
Going into the first surgery I honestly didn't think of it as suergery... non of what I was I was doing was deeply sinking in. Going into the explant.. I'm really nervous as I now know how hardcore surgery really is.
Kinda feel like no one should ever have surgery unless required. It's so stupid.
Short term, and more important long term, health are way more important than a life time of elective surgeries on your breasts.
GladThey'reOut 4 Aug 2011
You sound like you're getting yourself together! Explant of silicone is more complicated than saline, so it's good you're taking advantage of your PS offer to do it for free.

Don't feel bad. Doing stupid things is part if being human, and we all do it.

And this explant sugery will be quicker so the recovery should be a lot easier.

I hear there are women who are happy with them, but it's not for everyone. I sobbed for two days post surgery wondering what I'd done

As it is, all you (and I) did was blow a lot of money. No big deal. Lesson learned.

Breathe easy, girlfriend! It really is a relief the day they come out. Granted mine were only saline, but went to work that very afterenoon. I'm still thrilled that they're out!!!!
Eeka 4 Aug 2011
I've cried non stop till today.
Like huge vibrating rocks inside of me.
I hope someone out there that's thinking about doing this to themselves will read this too, and really, deeply, soulfully think about distorting their body in this way, it is not permanent YOU WILL NEED ANOTHER SURGERY AT ANY GIVEN TIME, and surgery is no joke.
I'm sure most women(moms especially) already have a full plate, this is unneccicary worry and grief.
As far as the money, if I had had that 7g in cash in front of me instead of on a credit card, I WOULD HAVE TOOK THE MONEY AND RAN. stupid girl....
GladThey'reOut 4 Aug 2011
Praying for you. It does get better once they're out. For me it was immediate relief. I've quit beating myself up about it, too, and do hope you will.

I do hope you're going get them out now, at no cost???
Eeka 4 Aug 2011
Cost of surgical center I believe.
Dr is very compassionate and caring as is her team.
I did not know that about the silicone, that the removal is more difficult. I will be so relieved when they are gone.
There's noting natural about them. They only look good in clothing, I'm taking 1 day at a time. Hopefully get them out at the end of aug or beginning of sept.
Xo
FreeofImplant 8 Aug 2011
I'm in the same boat as all of you. I had mine explanted after 5 weeks. I was not prepared for how I looked post explant. How long did it take your breasts to fill back in? I heard it could take weeks to months. I just want to be myself again.
lohidoy 14 Sep 2011
Hi, are you getting used to your true self? Are you happy with the results? Do you regret having the implants explanted?
I am about to schedule and explant mine, I can't stand anymore. I think I hate them, but I am so scared, terrified. Please, tell me and be honest, please
thanks
patty
GladThey'reOut 14 Sep 2011
Patty, I had them in Oct 2010, and had them out Dec 2010. Two months later. To this day, getting close to a year later, not a day goes by that I don't get out of the shower and be so happy with them. I'm still happy when I wear tighter sweaters. I'm an A cup, close it be, and I dint want to be one iota bigger. Yes, I'm still extremely happy!!!!!!!
fonho 15 Sep 2011
Hi Iohidoy, the thought of getting them out is eating me, but for many reasons this won't be possible for me in the near future. I'm also terrified so I have to work these fear of another surgery out. I'm really scared of going through general anesthesia again and worst, of having to undergo another lift, because the reason I did the surgery in first place was to remove excess skin tissue. It was removed, but the implant filled up most of it. After seven years I think the quality of my skin is going to be even worse. I didn't want any more scars...scars, the anesthesia, the pain, all this scares me, but I'm much more scared when confronted with the idea of having them inside me for a couple of years more...
Good luck!!!
GladThey'reOut 15 Sep 2011
Fonho, part of fear is just not knowing if you have saline, removal is fairly simple and short. They make about a 1 inch incision under the breast, where the other scars are. Then they will puncture the implant. Your body absorbs the saline. They pull out the shell of the implant, and colas you up. This takes them 10 minutes or so per breast.

Silicone obviously can't be done this way. Things are further complicated if you're having another
lift. Then there is the cost.

Hope you're able to come to a happy point, whatever you do. It's a roughy decision. Though worrying about the surgery itself would be on the very bottom of my list.
GladThey'reOut 8 Aug 2011
I hope that Eeka writes back to update us.

Freeofimplant, did your doc charge for remova?

I guess your bounce back (ha ha) would depend on your circumstances. But here is mine.

I had fairly small implants, 325cc, AND a lift. After explant, they looked great right away, and I went to work that afternoon. I think the lift may have helped with that. ?
FreeofImplant 8 Aug 2011
Yes, $1200. I had 350cc (thought was gonna be 300 cc) and a lift on one. I feel fine (alittle down at times). They don't look bad but not as tight as before. It's only been 4 days. The surgeon said before explant that they should go back to pre BA. My bras are too big now. I heard it takes time but some say they look the same right after explant. I'm nervous mine will not come back.
Eeka 8 Aug 2011
I have removal surgery scheduled, I'm sure they will look pretty bad after.. But so what. I mean I'd do anything to lay on my stomach again. I feel like I had an air matress sewn into my chest. It's like wearing a padded bra I cannot take off or a bullet proof vest.
Already I miss *really* hugging people.

My biggest worry is another round with the anesthesiologist. Days after the GA were like bn in a black hole:(
CCtakethem 9 Aug 2011
Oh, I feel the same way about sleeping on my stomach and hugging people. I can't wait to have this behind me and hope that the end result isn't as bad as we fear. Either way, I'm prepared, as it can't be worse than how I feel now.
Good luck and thanks for sharing!
beachgurl 3 Sep 2011
I am so happy for you, I had my saline implants removed after 10 years about 3 months ago. With the implants I was a DD and 115 pounds, I looked ridiculous and felt heavy and uncomfortable all the time. It only took a few weeks for my normal breasts to come back into shape...now they are a small C again and they are still perky. And yes, I am so happy I can sleep on my stomach again too. Good luck, I will be sending good vibes your way!
FreeofImplant 8 Aug 2011
What you say is true Eeka. I'm 48, 5'6" and 115 lbs, and I had silicone unders. No pain getting them out, just regret getting them in. I've read elsewhere that everyday after explant gets better, emotionally and physically. In my despair I lost weight and muscle ( from not working out) and hopefully all will come back with time. Did the surgeon say he would go through same incision and just remove the implant because of the short time they were in?
GladThey'reOut 8 Aug 2011
I really hope someone considering implants sees these posts.

Your surgery will be shorter,much shorter, so you shouldn't be under as long. Ask your surgeon.

So glad you got something scheduled, eeka. Please write back and let us know how you're doing. It's like this huge relief to get them out!!!!! I felt free! I still feel free, 9 month later!!!

Hang in there, girl! :)
FreeofImplant 9 Aug 2011
GladThey'reOut When the Dr removed your implant, did you discuss the capsule that was left behind. I hear different things about removing the capsule.
Eeka 8 Aug 2011
Being in limbo is the worst part. I haven't even made the first payment on the loan I took out to pay for all this. Impulsivity at it's finest ladies and gentlemen :( *sick2mystomach*
GladThey'reOut 9 Aug 2011
No I didn't have a capsule. I did some looking into that, but it didn't seem to be a problem for people. But I only had mine for two months. Talk to your doc.
CCtakethem 9 Aug 2011
Wow...I am so happy to stumble upon this site and trail of messages. I just came from my PS and he confirmed my second CC in the same breast. Against my better judgement, I agreed to try it again when I got the first CC and now that I have it again, I want them out. The dr said that it would be a shock to my system and that they "won't look pretty". I'm nervous about that, but like some Eeka posted..I want to sleep on my stomach again and be done with all of this "pretending". I never imagined I would go through with it the first time and ever since I had them put in, I have been in a weird place. They don't feel natural, I'm way to aware of them, and I feel like it's a health issue if I'm getting CCs. Wish me luck. Thanks to all of you for posting!
Eeka 9 Aug 2011
Ur body will prolly b happy to not have a man made tumor inside it.
I love ur comment about playing pretend btw :) exactly...
GladThey'reOut 9 Aug 2011
CC best of luck to you! I wish more women knew all this. I could have, but I turned s blind eye to everything I was reading because I though I wanted them so badly. Mistake mistake.

I, too, hated not sleeping on my stomach. And wearing loose and layered clothes. And thinking of them nearly 24/7.
Be sure to come back and let us know how things work out for you!!!

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