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Spent: $1,000 in New York, NY

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Updated 23 Jan 2012

Posted 9 Oct 2011

I am 27 y/o had 325cc b/l silicone mentor gel placed in. There are pictures of me with them in my other posting. I removed them because I had constant right chest pain and increases with activity. Now I am pain free. I am happy they are out after making a careful decision. I just have to say money well spent for me. I know how it feels now to have big boobs and how It feels to appreciate my smaller boobs.

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 10 Oct 2011

Thank you immensely for posting your experience here! I'm sure this was a very big decision for you, and it sounds like you did what was right for you and your lifestyle. You look just lovely.

nikigirl 25 Oct 2011
I live in the NYC area and when you say you spent $1000.00 does that include all the cost i.e., anesthesia, etc.? My implant is ruptured on the left side and need to have removed but don't have the money for it. It's funny how I saved so much to have the implants put in, and now I can't afford to have them taken out! Sad. I'd never do implants again, I just want them out. Thanks!
boobies128 13 Nov 2011
By the way if they are ruptured your insurance should cover it. Check out Christina anh from ny medical
missy360 12 Nov 2011
I am having my implants removed this Thursday. 10 years, I am ready. Thank you for your candidness.
boobies128 13 Nov 2011
Niki -1000.00 for anesthesia and operating room time. I got them placed in by the same physician. I'm sorry to hear that you had a rupture it might be a little more complicated for just taking it put since it's not intact. Do you have the memory gel? I'm from NYC also I saw dr. Rosenblatt, William he was charging 3-4k. A few dr. I spoke to charged around the same range. You can try to check out laser Cosmetica. Good luck

Missy - how are you feeling?
missy360 11 Dec 2011
I feel great!! It has been 3 weeks and I am pleased with the results. I have taken pictures every step along the way. I will post them around 6-8 weeks to show full progress. I am so happy they are out!
Jk718 1 Jan 2012
Hi! Thank you so much for this info. I will call his office immediately for a consult.
Vipin 7 Jan 2012
This is so helpful! I have implants put in 2010 but I cannot stand them any more. Plus they are PIP, to add to the pain. Thanks for posting your pictures. Did you have a lift after removal?
boobies128 13 Jan 2012
no i did not get a lift after removal but i will post a picture tomorrow afternoon to show you guys what it looks like.
Jada0 11 Jan 2012
You look amazing!! You really didn't need them in the first place!!
boobies128 13 Jan 2012
thanks.. im happy they are out ... i can go jogging =)
nikigirl 13 Jan 2012
Ok, I'm ready to take these implants out, can anyone with experience getting them out tell me if the skin is all stretched out and awful looking? Sorry to ask but I just have enough $ to get them out, not have a lift too. Please reply! The after photos above look awesome but I wonder if we'll all be that lucky!
boobies128 13 Jan 2012
all this depends on how long you have the implant in for and how big did you get them. your age also plays a factor. you should post your before picture and after up and people can give you a better idea. I do suggest wearing a sports bra everyday.
nivo 14 Jan 2012
u look great boobies i just wanna ask did u remove ur capsule ??
boobies128 4 Mar 2012
He didn't remove the capsule.
backtonormal 24 Jan 2012
Hi boobies, you look lovely! I can so relate, I'm so thankful for what I have now, and can't stop looking at them every chance I get. Never again will I take them for granted.

Nikigirl, have a peek at my pics if you haven't already. I was a very skinny lass when I had mine put in back in 2004, almost flat chested, and the implants were very large, I think about 450cc. I have put on a bit of weight since then, so I was worried about sagging. I had none, and the skin bounced right back. I'm 36 and have had no kids. I've worn a thin sports bra at night ever since I had them in, so I'm pretty sure that helped. My surgeon was right when he said I wouldn't need a lift.

Anyway, all the best, and sorry to boobies for hogging the thread a bit! ;0)
nikigirl 25 Jan 2012
backtonormal, where do I find your pictures? I'm going to get mine removed in mid February, excited. I can't wait to wear pretty dresses and look regular again.
backtonormal 25 Jan 2012
Click on my username on this post and my experience is on that page. The pics are on there. X
Felisa 29 Jan 2012
I am having the same problems more or less as you with it looking deformed and not fitting in the pocket properly. I also have terrible scars and discomfort. Why was the removal so cheap? Did you have a breast lift as well? Did he encourage a lift? How did you treat the scar removal? Do your breasts feel like the used to?
boobies128 3 May 2012
I did not get any lift. I just removal the implant. It was cheap because he was the same doctor who put them in. My breast feel the same. I wear a sports bra everyday to keep them in place and to prevent gravity to take its course faster. Also I am looking into fat transfer but I have to do further research perhaps after having kids. In regards to the scar I have a scar but I haven't been really compliant on putting the medication on because my mom was suffering from cancer at the same time so I wasn't able to be on top of it.
heegs 7 Feb 2012
I am a 32 year old woman who had implants put in at 16!!! dumbest decision I have ever made in my life. Now 16 years later, having my breast implants removed is something that I have to do! I have struggled with this decision basically since I got them put in. It was a huge mistake, and I hate them! I have not had the chance to live in my own natural skin for my entire life of being an adult. Of course Im scared @#$!less and have so many worries and concerns about the surgery. I want to know if there are any other women on this site that have had implants in as long as I have and have had them removed??? Im so scared they are going to be ugly sagging flaps of skin!!! afterall, breasts in todays society are so much a part of our womanhood.
suzie2012 11 Mar 2012
Hi beets, I see your surgery is on the 14th. Wish you all the best. X mines was the 8th march and I was so anxious but it's not bad at all. I know mine were only I 6 years but I think after a couple of years we are all in the same boat asvthe skin has stretched to accommodate the implants by then. Mines are small but def not disformed. Im only day 3 and they have started to fluff up already. If u read most reviews on here they all say the same, they are pleased they made the decision. Best decision I have ever made. O for it as u will feel the same. Let me know how u get on. Xx
ELY25 13 Feb 2012
HEY CAN YOU POST PIC OF YOU WITH THE IMPLANTS IN THANKS!
boobies128 9 Mar 2012
if you look up my user ID you will be able to see my other post with the implants
Josey 22 Feb 2012
I just called that Dr. to make an appt. they quoted me 3-4k for removal. What's the deal?

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