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Explant .. Best decision of my life! August 21, 2013 - Newport Beach, CA
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Hi, First of all I want to thank all whom have...
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Hi, First of all I want to thank all whom have shared their stories on here. I have been researching this procedure for almost 6 months and am counting down the days until surgery. I am 46 years old, and have 360cc saline, over the muscle, implants for almost 20 years. After much research and 3 consultations, I have chosen a doctor in Southern California. I am having an explant, en bloc, mastopexy and fat grafting, on August 21, 2013. My right breast is encapsulated and has been causing much pain for many years. I have also recently been diagnosed with an auto immune disorder (which I believe is a result of my implants). I teach swim lessons, therefore, I am unable to do the surgery any sooner. I am not as concerned about the way my breasts look after surgery, as I am with how I feel. I will post before and after and welcome any comments.
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UPDATED FROM mamakas6
3 months pre
I have decided to NOT do the fat grafting!.
Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful stories. I welcome any comments, especially if you have had explant, en bloc, mastopexy and fat grafting. The more stories I read on here, the more I am convinced that the grafting is unnecessary. I am ready to embrace the smallness and "real-ness" of my breasts!
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May 30, 2013
I met a women who had the same procedure (minus the fat grafting) with your PS several years back. She looked perfect and her scars are PENCIL-THIN. I had to get my eyes about 6 inches from her boobies so I could see them. lol.
May 30, 2013
I wish I had her contact info. She would be more than happy to share her experience and probably some photos as well! She has some health issues and did get some relief, although not as much as she had hoped. But she feels good that her body no longer has to 'fight' a foreign object. All the best of luck to you! Small, sporty boobs are so in right now!
May 30, 2013
Oh how I would love to ask her why she chose Dr. Chun and would she have done anything differently? Yay for small, sporty boobs!
May 30, 2013
I'm so glad you found this site, mamakas. Like you, I quickly found it to be an excellent source of information and, more importantly, a wonderful source of support. The women here helped me move from a position of doubt to one of feeling empowered. Welcome!
May 30, 2013
Thank you ET, I feel exactly the same way! I truly believe God led me to this site:)
June 1, 2013
I can't agree more with Texan! This site is what finally sold me into the procedure. The site is a place to find information, women that speak from experience and best of all...support.
May 30, 2013
Welcome to RealSelf and thank you for starting your story! Reading through the comments the other ladies have posted almost brought me to tears. I truly LOVE managing the implant removal community and am so happy it's brought so many of you wonderful women peace, support, and information.
I love your attitude, mamakas, and look forward to following your journey. Viva la small breasts! I have them too and wouldn't change a thing!
June 6, 2013
You will have a great result with what you have decided to do. You have lovely young skin that will bounce back nicely - you will look better and most of all FEEL BETTER!
June 6, 2013
hi Mamakas..congratulations on your decision to get rid of the old bags!! I too had mine out ,en bloc with mastopexy and was surprized at how much tissue i had.. i think you will be too! Just having the implants out along with the mastopexy is going to reshape your breasts into small and more impotant 'perky'!! I wish years ago i had just done a lift instead of the implants but never too late!! xx
June 6, 2013
Shoulda, coulda, woulda, lol! Thank God we are doing it now, and have such a wonderful support system with Real Self:)
UPDATED FROM mamakas6
1 month pre
6 weeks to go and counting down the days!!
It has been several weeks since my last update and eventhough I have not had my surgery yet, I thought I would just send a quick update. My right breast (the most encapsulated) is so sore and seems to getting harder and more painful every day. My MD, who is mainly a natural doc is not convinced, however, that having the implants removed is going to take the pain away and make all my symptoms go away. She is concerned that opening me up is too risky..."let them be". I say NO WAY. The more stories I read on RS convinces me that getting them out will be far less harmful to my body, in the long run. I understand that anytime you have surgery, you are inviting infection and disease into your body. But, I feel that with a proper diet and loading up on supplements, I will be okay. I am SO glad I did not have my surgery months ago, as originally planned. I would have done the fat grafting and I have since changed my mind. I am SO excited to have little one's again!! I don't care if I end up a double A cup. I never thought I would miss sleeping on my stomach so much. But, the more it is mentioned here on RS, the more I can't wait!! So much to look forward to....or should I say, so LITTLE to look forward to, hehe ;-)
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July 11, 2013
So glad you had time to be sure of your decision, there is always so much to consider, and often many different opinions as well. Good luck with your surgery, hope all goes the absolute best for you!
July 11, 2013
I too did the research on here and had an explant by Dr. Kamal Sawan a month ago. He is in Oklahoma City. He is an amazing PS and is so compassionate, kind and knowledgeable! He is chief of staff of cosmetic surgery at OU Health Science Center. He has international accreditation and just is the most incredible man! I can't say enough good. I had the capsules out also ad am so pleased with the results. I have had implants since I was 27 and am not 65! I am so happy with the results. Due to weight gain I have so much more breast tissue than I did when I first had BA so am thrilled with the results. All in all, even if I was much smaller, the natural part is the absolute BEST! I had many chest pains, pulls and unexplained discomfort before explanting. Since the explant, no pain of any kind. I am so happy! It was the best move I could have made!
July 12, 2013
Thanks for sharing your story. I look forward to following your progress. I hope your symptoms improve, as many others has, once you explant. Mine are coming out next tuesday the 19th, can't wait!
August 1, 2013
I have a consultation with Dr. Chun in early September. I have also been dealing with autoimmune issues for the last 1 1/2 years and believe that if the implants are not the cause...they're certainly not helping. I hope by removing your implants your symptoms improve and you get some relief.
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