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Explantation, new implants and explantation again..
UPDATED FROM Marie Heggedal
5 years post
Explant yet again
WORTH IT$2,500
April 2016 I decided to have new implants. The main reason was the "saggy" nipples. I asked my doctor if there was any way to fix this without new implants, but he said that this was the only way to help my problem. I had new smaller implants that was supposed to be more natural and reduce the risk of capsular contraction.1,5 year later I had mastitis and capsular contracion in both breasts, even without breastfeading. I was devastated. Not only was I going through tough times at my job and in private, but I was dealing with this as well. April 2018 I had my implants removed again, I cried at the operating table. It was too much to handle at once. This was my fourth operation in only 11 years.
Now, I'm again implant free and all natural. Even though I imagined myself being sad over the loss of the implants, I'm at peace and feel confident in my body. I gained a few pounds and started yoga. I needed to stop the focus on being perfect and start looking at what really matters. I feel blessed for having a healthy body and I think my breasts are beautiful just the way they are.
Now, I'm again implant free and all natural. Even though I imagined myself being sad over the loss of the implants, I'm at peace and feel confident in my body. I gained a few pounds and started yoga. I needed to stop the focus on being perfect and start looking at what really matters. I feel blessed for having a healthy body and I think my breasts are beautiful just the way they are.
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You are so right Marie, I am still in the ‘terrified’ stage of this journey but am hopeful and prayerful that once it’s behind me, I too will have peace and acceptance. Thank you for your support, it means a lot xo
Thank you for your review. How are you feeling after your second explant?
I feel great. Still natural and I have no plan of getting new implants.
UPDATED FROM Marie Heggedal
3 years post
3 years post operation update
Hi!
So it's been three years since the explantation. I have given birth to a second daughter and breastfed successfully for nine months this time around. Very happy with that.
In terms of my breasts, there have been ups and downs. I love that they are small and soft, but the appearance of the breasts is a bit wrinkly and the nipples are some what deformed. I went back to the clinic that have operated me before, and the surgeon told me there wasn't much to do besides new implants (or gain weight). Since I absolutely don't want any more implants in me, I'm going to accept myself as I am. With two daughters that I hope will love their bodys, I know it starts with me. I can't expect them to love themselfs, if I don't.
I do not regret taking the implants out. I love just being me, and having small boobs. My husband loves them as well! :)
Love from me
So it's been three years since the explantation. I have given birth to a second daughter and breastfed successfully for nine months this time around. Very happy with that.
In terms of my breasts, there have been ups and downs. I love that they are small and soft, but the appearance of the breasts is a bit wrinkly and the nipples are some what deformed. I went back to the clinic that have operated me before, and the surgeon told me there wasn't much to do besides new implants (or gain weight). Since I absolutely don't want any more implants in me, I'm going to accept myself as I am. With two daughters that I hope will love their bodys, I know it starts with me. I can't expect them to love themselfs, if I don't.
I do not regret taking the implants out. I love just being me, and having small boobs. My husband loves them as well! :)
Love from me
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You look amazing!how are your scars Now? Could you give some advice of creams or something to help the tissue? How was the post ? Thanks for share your Story
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Thank you! :)
My scars have healed perfectly and are thin and light. I did have some problems with one of the scars, it was irritated and swollen, but as soon as I switched to non wired bra for a while it healed just fine.
I don't think any creams will do any big changes to the skin, but keeping mositurized is always good. I have used a dermaroller for a while to improve some of the skin quality, but haven't seen any changes.
The post op (if that's what you mean) was fine and even though I was sore for a week or so, it was much easier to get the implants out, than in.
Are you planning an explant?
My scars have healed perfectly and are thin and light. I did have some problems with one of the scars, it was irritated and swollen, but as soon as I switched to non wired bra for a while it healed just fine.
I don't think any creams will do any big changes to the skin, but keeping mositurized is always good. I have used a dermaroller for a while to improve some of the skin quality, but haven't seen any changes.
The post op (if that's what you mean) was fine and even though I was sore for a week or so, it was much easier to get the implants out, than in.
Are you planning an explant?
Thank you for your answer :) I think you look pretty well.
Yes I am 2 months post BA and I live a nightmare since then. I cry all days and feel really bad for put my body in this situation and I realize that I was fine before. I hate the way the implants feel inside my body, although the results are good I don't like them. I also worry about future complications, I think it's not woth it. It's better to love yourself and I have to learn that. I will have them removal this saturday and I am really afraid because of undergo again in a surgery ( I know there isn't other option) and also because the whole procedure I am afraid of not being the same as before and not forgive myself for doing that. It's so complicated for me. I feel I made the worst mistake of my life. Thank you for your advices, I think I will use some creams to mositurized at least :)
Sorry for some mistakes I have to improve my english :)
Yes I am 2 months post BA and I live a nightmare since then. I cry all days and feel really bad for put my body in this situation and I realize that I was fine before. I hate the way the implants feel inside my body, although the results are good I don't like them. I also worry about future complications, I think it's not woth it. It's better to love yourself and I have to learn that. I will have them removal this saturday and I am really afraid because of undergo again in a surgery ( I know there isn't other option) and also because the whole procedure I am afraid of not being the same as before and not forgive myself for doing that. It's so complicated for me. I feel I made the worst mistake of my life. Thank you for your advices, I think I will use some creams to mositurized at least :)
Sorry for some mistakes I have to improve my english :)
I can relate to your feelings, but I don't think you will have any big issues after the explant since the implants have been in for only two months. The skin will remember it's normal placement, and go back to the way it was. For me, and other women who have had implants for years and also had babies and breastfeed on top of that will have skin deformation after an explant because the tissue has settled over several years. I wish I was as smart as you and realize after a short time that the implants were a bad idea. As you say, it is better to love yourself the way you are, and implants alway lead to further complications. The implants in it self can last a lifetime, but you body changes and the implants don't. Somewhere in the future, they have to be replaced or taken out.
I sincerely hope your operation goes well. Best wishes from me
I sincerely hope your operation goes well. Best wishes from me
I am 5 days post removal, my tissue is loose and I am worry about the lower part of my breast. I always have A round breast, similar than yours, but the incision seems to be dtrange and my breast look different.I am so depressed, do you think I could have my round form in the lower pole? Thank you for your answer I really need it
Hi!
You are only 5 days post op. It will take months until you see the final result. Try not to worry too much, the skin will in time go back to the way it was (mostly). Hope your feeling well.
Best of luck!
You are only 5 days post op. It will take months until you see the final result. Try not to worry too much, the skin will in time go back to the way it was (mostly). Hope your feeling well.
Best of luck!
Thanks for your answer and you positive vibes. I think it could be maybe a muscular distortion or adherencia from the scar. I don't know, I Will ask my surgeon Next week :(
You look awesome !
Thank you for your words and your wishes, I really need positive thoughts.
I hope you are right and my skin could remember it's normal placement. I feel really bad with worries and repentance. I am feel really nervous as well.
What time pass until you feel normal again? I mean, without any pain or something. I really look up you that have 2 daughters and want to show them a good example of really love :)
I hope you are right and my skin could remember it's normal placement. I feel really bad with worries and repentance. I am feel really nervous as well.
What time pass until you feel normal again? I mean, without any pain or something. I really look up you that have 2 daughters and want to show them a good example of really love :)
UPDATED FROM Marie Heggedal
1 month post
So, one month have past. The breast are looking...
So, one month have past. The breast are looking better each week. At one point I was feeling a bit low, I like the size of my breasts but the shape of the nipples look a bit strange because the nipples are sagging over the areola (you cant tell on the pics). Fortunatly I have the most wonderfull husband, and he told me that to him I look so sexy and my breasts are so soft and delightfull, and that he couldnt see what I was feeling low about. And, of course, he is right. I cant expect my breasts to look flawless when they have gone from a size 32DD to 32B with breastfeeding and mastitis on top of that.
In general I do not, at any point, regret this operation, I would have done it before if I could. And, something I didnt expect, I feel less tired and have more energy. Two thumps up and a cheezy smile from me :)
In general I do not, at any point, regret this operation, I would have done it before if I could. And, something I didnt expect, I feel less tired and have more energy. Two thumps up and a cheezy smile from me :)
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You look amazing! My fingers are crossed, hoping mine look as good as yours, I'd be ecstatic!
Thank you
Great news, and looking beautifully natural too!! How sweet of your husband :)
Thank you, so sweet of you to say that. Yes, he is always so supportive and loves me no matter what. Its good to know that someone always will be there:)
that white lacy bra is too pretty!
Yay! I love looking at all your pictures and reading your stories. Gives me so much hope that my constant boob,back and neck pain will go away soon! In the meantime I'm saving up for the surgery. Hope ill be able to schedule it in March. Thank you!
I'm very happy for you. I explanted on January 16 after 13 years of 400cc saline and four babies. I hope my breasts end up looking as nice as yours. I'm glad you have a supportive husband. Mine doesn't seem too thrilled with my change. Enjoy being a Mama! Children grow up so fast. :)
I hope your operation goes well. I will be checking in to see your updates :)