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No Longer Waiting to Explant - I did it yaay!
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So glad I found this website! I have silicone 500...
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So glad I found this website! I have silicone 500 cc under muscle implants for 12 yrs. Sooo tired of them now, makes it really hard to work out, jog, horseback ride, anything active. I really want to explant completely... I'm gonna be 50 this year, and I'm just so over looking like [RS bleep] star boobs!
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March 15, 2015
So true, so true! Mine are silicone 600cc. Explanting next week. You look amazing! Great outcome for you. Perfect itty bitties.
July 28, 2016
Gosh I agree I can't wait to get these heavy bags out... Can't sleep well cause they are in the way. It's bin 8 yrs and they still feel like they are not part of me... Can't wait
April 25, 2017
Hi. I have 500cc in right now. But like you, I have a small frame and have neck shoulder and back issues. Also very tender lymph nodes which I'm sure is a whole other problem. Yours look so great after the explanation. Did you end up getting a life? Thanks
UPDATED FROM IttyBittiesAgain
2 months pre
So I have appt. with my original PS Feb. 8th. I...
So I have appt. with my original PS Feb. 8th. I already asked the office staff his surgery schedule & he could perform as early as Feb 21st, which I'm going to try and book. I've already made up my mind to explant, regardless of sagginess outcome. I'm so tired of these heavy things weighing me down, they are 500 cc unders. I'm only 5'4" around 115 lbs. & they look waayyyy too big for my frame. Plus they ache a lot, too, mostly my left one. I have to wear 2 bras to bed, my regular bra plus a sports bra. I feel like I'm suffocating with this huge weight on my chest. I had to give up jogging because of the back and hip pain. And now my back hurts most of the time, even just washing dishes...it's ridiculous.
My concerns are having to have the capsule removed, and using drains. I don't think I have cc, they are pretty soft and pliable. I want to do it with just local anethesia, and hope to use the original scar, areola. Trying to minimize down time.
I think this has been a journey in self acceptance. A hard lesson to learn, I feel ashamed sometimes for all the $$ I've spent. But chalk it up to older and wiser I guess.
Hoping to hurry things along and get back to the new and improved good ole' me!
My concerns are having to have the capsule removed, and using drains. I don't think I have cc, they are pretty soft and pliable. I want to do it with just local anethesia, and hope to use the original scar, areola. Trying to minimize down time.
I think this has been a journey in self acceptance. A hard lesson to learn, I feel ashamed sometimes for all the $$ I've spent. But chalk it up to older and wiser I guess.
Hoping to hurry things along and get back to the new and improved good ole' me!
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January 28, 2013
I had 400cc saline under the muscle for 13 years. They were explanted on Jan 16. I am still recovering but happy with the results. I had to drains in and it was hard, but it is all worth it to be back to the real me. As we get older , we realize I don't need big fake boobs to be happy, sexy and attractive. Confidence is what is sexy! Good luck in your journey.
January 28, 2013
Good luck :-) Check reviews (plenty on here) for being taken out via the nipple. This can cause the nipple can cave in after explant by taking the implant out this way.
January 29, 2013
I agree, you may want to consider taking them out under the crease to minimize the risk of that happening. And it looks like you have enough tissue so that the scar won't show at all that way.
January 29, 2013
My doctor said same thing - take out via the crease so nipple doesn't cave in or stay permanently numb. I never considered the nipple route for those two reasons.
January 29, 2013
Another good thing about removing at the crease is when the PS sews it closed, it can be moved up (my incision is kind of stitched higher up to my chest muscle which makes my breasts sit higher than they would have. No "lift" scars, and if your nipple scar has healed nicely over the years, the one under the crease doesn't show. I'll put up some better pictures showing my incision.
January 29, 2013
Thanks for the input ladies. Another question, can you do a crease removal with only local, or do you have to be put under? My nipple scars healed very well actually, so hopefully a crease removal will too. I read a lot of women that lost sensation going thru the nipple, however, mine had the opposite reaction....hyper sensitive. Actually to the point of feeling sick if the hubster would mess with them toooo much lol. Hopefully the hyper sensitity will go away after explant. Thanks again....it helps so much to hear from others to make the best decision possible.
January 29, 2013
I don't know about local, I was in between "twilight i.v." with almost no anesthesia gas. That also made me less nauseous than usual general anesthesia does to me and I woke up alert and happy. I had the same effect "hyper-sensitive" all 7 years! I freaked out if they were touched. It went away immediately after explant, normal sensation now :)
January 29, 2013
Hi, some surgeons will do local if they feel that the implants have not ruptured and there's no CC. Lots on here that have had it done under local and had a good experience, plus it's much cheaper recovery quicker ESP if anestetic does not agree with you. I felt really sick after mine which I don't normally get, the nurse injected me with some anti sickness jab and I was fine! However it did throw me for a few days.
February 26, 2013
confused....was yours under general anaesthesia? or MAC (twightlight?)
February 27, 2013
I have ruptured implants and they are considering using MAC anaesthesia.(twigh light) The upside is you wake up easier. Did they use local on you plasticnation or general?
February 27, 2013
I have ruptured implants and they are considering using MAC anaesthesia.(twigh light) The upside is you wake up easier. Did they use local on you plasticnation or general?
February 27, 2013
How did you find out your implants were ruptured? One PS told me absolutely yes One said More than likely and my ultrasound and mammogram said No, they are still intact. What source should I believe? It's crazy the varieties of answers I'm getting.
January 29, 2013
I'm short too and had a close size, 525cc under the muscle. My results aren't too bad as far as sagging goes. You will be so happy when you feel the "weight off your chest," I have actually enjoyed exercising again since explant with no pain! Good luck booking your appointment, keep us posted :)
January 29, 2013
Thanks, and yes I will! I read your profile and you have been thru heck! So glad things are better for you now. Everyone here has inspired me so much...I can do this too!!!
January 29, 2013
You won't regret it. I'm 47 and had my 24 year old silicone implants removed Jan 23rd. Exercising had become painful for me also so I ended up gaining weight. Can't wait to get back into the swing of life. Actually found that one had ruptured when he went in so had to have the capsule removed on one side. I never considered exchange because I also didn't want to be doing this at 70. :)
February 2, 2013
I hear ya....I never want to go through this again....get it over once and for all and move on. Back to jogging and being active again....I cannot wait!
February 10, 2013
it seems to be very common that an MRI doesn't always detect a rupture. what we dont know could harm us...my MRI only found one had ruptured but when I was having surgery ps found both had ruptured. and MRIs aren't able to detect calcification either. ps showed me a picture of what he removed and it was hard too look at. they were mishaped (shape of my breats looked fine on the outside), FULL of calcifications (I became a but queezy when I saw the pic). and you are definitely right, who wants to have another surgery during our golden yrs?!! thanks for your comment & enjoy your new active healthy life w/o implants & free of pain!
February 1, 2013
Good luck to you. I'm 51 and had mine in for 25 years!!! Just removed on Feb 4th and very happy. Small chest again and not too bad for 51 year old as far as sag. Mine became very hard and PS was shocked that they had not ruptured. They were silicone over the muscle.
February 2, 2013
How large were your implants? I fear the sag factor because mine were jumbo size (oh lordy....what was I thinking LOL). I hope my outcome won't be too wrinkly.
February 2, 2013
mine were 325cc lordy lordy what were we all thinking !!!! Wish you lots of luck
UPDATED FROM IttyBittiesAgain
21 days pre
Wellll.....had the consult with my PS today. He...
Wellll.....had the consult with my PS today. He tried to talk me out of it basically, and said my breasts are "absolutely perfect". I agree they turned out fine, no cc or anything. He gave no particular reason why I occasionally experience pain. He would use the original peri-areola incision, no drains, general anesthesia/twilight. He said everyone is disappointed with their results after explant. I don't think he's performed many. But he was kind, and said the decision is of course mine, but said he hopes I don't explant.
I told him I'm just tired of them....the weight, the neck and back pain, not being able to run, be as active, etc., told him I'm over going to the river & wearing pasties. So I'm discouraged. Left the office feeling very bummed.
I made a consultation with Dr. Pousti for Feb 19. Would like to see what he has to say.
Has anyone else used Dr. Pousti, or know someone who did? I see he reviews a lot on here, but the outside reviews/ratings were mixed.
Please help!
I told him I'm just tired of them....the weight, the neck and back pain, not being able to run, be as active, etc., told him I'm over going to the river & wearing pasties. So I'm discouraged. Left the office feeling very bummed.
I made a consultation with Dr. Pousti for Feb 19. Would like to see what he has to say.
Has anyone else used Dr. Pousti, or know someone who did? I see he reviews a lot on here, but the outside reviews/ratings were mixed.
Please help!
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February 8, 2013
Hi, I went for 3 consultations,( I,m in the uk ) and all of them told me I look perfect with implants in and if I did have them removed then I should have them replaced with smaller ones but I still had them out and not replaced ,3 weeks now and I have not regretted my decision , I actually like the look of my self with small boobs now, which I hated years ago,hence why I had implants in the first place, do what you feel is right for you ,
February 9, 2013
I had a consultation today too and left the office feeling bummed just as you did :( The PS I saw was nice enough and "easy going".. but he came off as unsupportive and just sort of "whatever" about everything I asked, though he didn't show much interest in my questions or concerns either. He was basically like "it's quick and simple, it's your choice." I don't know, but I want someone to go into the surgery with a brighter attitude. I already said I plan on getting a lift in a year, so that means more surgery, more money.. if that doesn't motivate a PS then I don't know what will lol. So yeah, I just got the vibe that this guy wasn't interested in doing my surgery, that he would do it, cause "whatever" lol, but he's not excited about it. Do PS's ever get excited about doing a surgery? I would think so lol.
So ANYWAYS, sorry to rant on there. I am seeing someone else next Thursday, hoping he shows more interest and enthusiasm for my surgery.
I hope things go well with Dr. Pousti, never seen him but have come across his website and he does good work. Good luck :)
February 9, 2013
So surgeons who discuss breast revision surgery, corrective breast surgery or breast implant removal surgery on their websites (if you live in a large metro area) will be the most supportive. I understand how you feel - it's as if they don't care to create a future patient for a breast lift, lipo or whatever or maintain you as a patient if they did the initial BA. I say if they aren't happy to help you as a patient, then move on to the next surgeon. You will find the right one. Stay with it - you won't regret having them removed.
February 9, 2013
Have you thought about Brian Eichenberg, M.D.? I've got a really close friend in San Diego who has a friend who went to him for her removal. She was very pleased. Said very caring and supportive and voted most caring one year.
February 11, 2013
All these doctors freak when ya want them off YOUR body! I'm getting mine out asap. I have seen the original PS plus two more PS. Shop the docs prices & adittudes are all over the place. Do what's right for YOU, good luck. I'm 49 and have had two sets ( do to failure ) 12 yrs. Total. Read & educate yourself this site rocks, do right by ur self.
And we're so glad you found us, too! Thanks so much for starting your story.
I hope you'll keep us posted on your progress through this journey. Here's a great post from Green Temple about her experience.