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3 years Post-Explant! Super Happy with my A-Cup Size!

Name: 3 years Post-Explant! Super Happy with my A-Cup Size!
Item: Lavinia K. Chong, MD
Rating: 5
Author: WantMyLittlesBack

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I've had Saline Implants, Under the muscle for 8...

WantMyLittlesBackDecember 28, 2012

WORTH IT$2,000

I've had Saline Implants, Under the muscle for 8 years. I used to be extremely active & compete in fitness. But, For the past year & 5 months I haven't been able to do much due to back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, chest tightness, hip pain, and shortness of breath. I want my implants out so I can be natural & FREE. I don't like the fact that I have PLASTIC in my body! I was only 20 when I got them in - young and stupid.

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Lavinia K. Chong, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (26)

Karen221

December 30, 2012

I say GO FOR IT! I just had my 11-year old implants removed and I have no regrets. I also had pain in my shoulder and neck with the implants - and that was one of the first things I noticed after surgery - NO MORE PAIN! I'm 9 days into my recovery and have no regrets!

WantMyLittlesBack

December 30, 2012

Wow that's great! Thank you!!!!

Dr. Pousti Plastic Surgeon

December 31, 2012

Hello. It may give you some piece of mind to know that you are not alone. We see several patients every year who, for physical and "psychological" reasons prefer to have their breast implants removed. This operation tends to be associated with minimal recovery, time and discomfort. You may find the attached link helpful to you. Best Wishes. Tom Pousti, M.D. http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/breast-implant-removal.htm

WantMyLittlesBack

December 31, 2012

Thank you Dr Pousti! I was actually going to call your office tomorrow to schedule a consult. So we might be meeting soon. Thank you so much for your message!

4kidslater619

December 18, 2015

Dr. Pousti - what do you mean when you say patients want them removed for "psychological" reasons?

Dr. Pousti Plastic Surgeon

December 18, 2015

I meant to say psychosocial reasons; sometimes women tire of unwanted attention to their chest walls.

Angie_M

December 31, 2012

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf. I hope you're able to get them removed soon. You sound like a lady who would enjoy being natural again.

Please keep us posted throughout this journey. You're going to do great!

WantMyLittlesBack

January 1, 2013

Thank you! I look forward to removing!! ;) I'm In a totally different place now. I wish that at 20 years old I was wise enough to not go under the knife but that's history and now I know ! I'm super excited to have these bags out of me!!

Health1st

January 3, 2013

When are the plastics coming out?

WantMyLittlesBack

January 4, 2013

Hi Health1st! I have a consult on January 15th and I'm so excited! I'm hoping that I can go ahead and book the surgery ASAP, if all goes well with the consult. It's crazy to me that I've had plastic bags In my body for EIGHT years! That's just nuts! Thank you for asking !! ;-)

Natural Me

January 5, 2013

I also had saline implants removed 12/26/12. Not even 2 weeks out I feel so free! All of my pain is gone, which included neck, back, shoulder, stabbing chest pains... you will feel amazing.

WantMyLittlesBack

January 5, 2013

Omg that was like last week! Your Christmas present! Congrats !! I hope that all of that discomfort goes away for me too!!! I'm going to check out your profile as I'm curious how long you had yours in for! ;-). Thank u!!

aftermath

January 5, 2013

Mine were in for ten years, and within days of explantation, my back, neck and shoulder pain were nearly COMPLETELY gone. It is amazing - even as someone who never had "real" problems with hers, I feel like a comPLETEly new person. Keep us posted!

WantMyLittlesBack

January 6, 2013

That's amazing!! I have been diagnosed with loss of curve of the neck, and reversal of the curve (my neck is going the wrong way!! ) plus a few mild disc dessications and mild stenosis! Those are bad!! I did get hit in the head very hard from a gameshow a went on (wipeout), and haven't been the same since but I feel that having implants is adding to the problem and preventing me from recovering fully! thank you so much for sharing your success with me !!

UPDATED FROM WantMyLittlesBack

17 days pre

I have a consult tomorrow (jan 8 2013) with...

WantMyLittlesBackJanuary 7, 2013

I have a consult tomorrow (jan 8 2013) with Lavinia Chong in Newport Beach! Very excited! Anyone Explant with Dr Chong?

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aftermath

January 8, 2013

Good luck!

WantMyLittlesBack

January 8, 2013

thank you!! I'm a little nervous reading about all of the things about drains/fluid building up in the pocket/ etc!! hopefully those are rare cases!

Happier

January 9, 2013

Just make sure to sleep elevated for the first week to minimize the risk of fluid buildup.

WantMyLittlesBack

January 9, 2013

Ok thank you!!

UPDATED FROM WantMyLittlesBack

16 days pre

Omg so I went today to my consultation and I'm...

WantMyLittlesBackJanuary 8, 2013

Omg so I went today to my consultation and I'm scheduled for Explant on 1/24/2013!! Under Local Anesthetic! Leaving the Capsule in as it is Thin.
I'm excited to feel natural and have this weight off my chest!!
A little nervous! But know I'm in good hands!
I will not have any drains!!
Looking forward to no more boobies!!

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returnoftheflatchest

January 9, 2013

Wow, congratulatons! I'm having my silicone implants out this Friday under local as well, and I won't have any drains put in either. I'll be writing all about it so feel free to follow story in the next few weeks :-)

WantMyLittlesBack

January 9, 2013

I definitely will follow!! Congrats!!!

susansusan

January 10, 2013

its good to feel normal once the implants are removed,you will appreciate your own boobies so much more no matter how droopy they are,i love my baggy boobs even though they poke out of the bottom of my tops ha ha only kidding .good luck to you and best wishes and dont change your mind or have replacements because ALL breast implants are toxic bombs not just some of them ALL OF THEM.take care susan x

WantMyLittlesBack

January 10, 2013

Thank you Susan!! I definitely don't plan on ever implanting again!! Ever! I already appreciate my natural body even though the implants aren't even out yet !!! ;-)

susansusan

January 10, 2013

good on you.xx

jaxchk

January 10, 2013

Hi - I am scheduled for the same surgery next Tuesday! Local, leaving capsule for 8 year old saline implants. I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am pretty nervous too, but this website has helped so much! I will post my pictures soon as well.

aftermath

January 10, 2013

Don't be nervous - this is going to be an incredible change in your life! Let us know how it goes!

WantMyLittlesBack

January 10, 2013

AWESOME!!! I can't wait either! This website is amazing !!!! ;-) I too will be posting tons of photos !!

aftermath

January 10, 2013

Start counting down to freedom! Keep us posted. =)

WantMyLittlesBack

January 10, 2013

I'm so counting down!!!! ;-) my mom is driving me there and back so I can take a Valium to be relaxed during the procedure. Afterward I plan on wrapping my new little babies in a tight bandage !

jeninediaz

January 10, 2013

Good luck today! Lots of explanters thinking of you! Show pictures and let us know how you feel afterwards.