Regret Getting Breast Implants

The concern is not offending your surgeon but what you want for you for the long term. As a plastic surgeon I would wonder what happened in the informed consent process that didn't pick up any uncertainty on your part. I am not sure what your plastic surgeon's situation is but there may very well be fees he/she asks you to cover such as OR and anesthesia to remove your implants. You mentioned that you were thinking clearer now so you may consider if you might decide you like the implants after all, it does take some adjusting to. Talk with your plastic surgeon and share your concerns. I'm sure they will guide you to a resolution of some type. I wish you well
Dr. Edwards

Dr. Edwards,

I too want to have them removed...and am only 1 week post op. they do look amazing, I had almost zero down time, I was off pain medication 2 1/2 days after surgery, healing perfectly with no bruising, 330ccs - perfect for my frame. I'm talking with my surgeon tomorrow to explore the option of having them removed sooner rather than later. I need to know the cons of surgery soon after and also the pros to removing them now rather than in 10 years. I was emotional a few days ago but am thinking clearer now and just feel that implants aren't for me. I don't want to offend my surgeon, but how do I communicate clearly that I feel they truly just aren't for me? And yes, I'm aware that i'll have scars to deal with as well as my size A (if that!) chest. At 5'6" 120lbs and clear bill of health, I hope I'm a good candidate to have these removed!

This is a very important conversation to have with the plastic surgeon who performed your surgery and is taking care of you. In general the less time your tissues have stretched the better the chance you will have closer to your pre-operative size. This is an no way a promise or guarantee as to what your breasts will look like but I would have this conversation as soon as possible. I know that you know but you have not allowed enough time to see what your result will look like. Your implants certainly aren't overly large so you may consider waiting for at least 3 months before removing the implants. I hope this helps.
Dr. Edwards

I also regret getting my implants. I got them 7 days ago, and I was originally a 32aa and now I am not sure as I am swollen and have the silicone 225's in. I am wondering if it would be a bad decision to get them taken out? I don't like the way they feel on my body. Also, if I got them out sooner than later would my original breast shape come back to normal?

I have researched breast augmentation for about four years now. Now, finally I have contacted a doctor. I have tubular breast disorder. Even though I am not going for a bigger breast. I just want to fix the disorder, probably with a lift and areola reduction. I think people with normal looking breasts who go under surgery just to get huge breasts are crazy and they will never be happy with their bodies. They need to change their brains, not their breasts.

I'm planning to have BA in Feb 2011 and reading these postings kinda freaking me out. But... what I noticed is that the major issue seem to be the huge step from A to D or DD or those who are already blessed with a natural C cup instead of a simple lift , if necessary they jump to the implant option. As for example,..i'm an AA-A size and wouldn't go anywhere above a full B or in extremes for a regular C cup. If in time I see that I'm not happy with the results and unlikely,..but I decide to have bigger ones I still have the chance to replace them. Girls alike me always dream of nice breasts that we see and never had,..but that doesn't mean we have to ignore the fact that each body is different and not everybody looks good or natural with DDs. On the other hand...a bad communication with the surgeon. Lack of explaining things,.. of being realistic can lead to serious after effects. As for example. A body with a natural A cup will be shocked by a D cup post op result and back pain is almost inevitable. I heard cases where the patient got to an agreement with the surgeon and few weeks later she finds out that during the procedure a larger amount of saline was injected than the discussed one. Read reviews and be careful of how you choose your doc. Yes,.. mistakes, regrets and disappointments can be facts still,..but the chances for a pleasing result are much better if we know indeed what we desire, measure the consequences look and health wise and make that crystal clear to our surgeon.
Well,.. I shared my opinion,might be right or wrong.. guess we'll have to wait till my BA is done, I heal,.. and see if I come back laughing or crying :)
Hope ya'll find a way to be happy with yourselves.

I had breast implants on 2-17-2010, I paid $5,500. I was so depressed, my back used to hurt a lot, it was the biggest mistake I've made!!! I wanted the implants out so bad. I went to see different doctors but all they did was charge me and wouldn't do anything about it. Until I found a great surgeon and he took them out on 3/11/2010. Now I'm so happy without those implants!!! I love myself, I don't need fake stuff in my body!!!!

Hi. Ive been doing a lot of researching on breast augmentation and implants. I am a 34A and very unhappy with my body. I have always been against implants and being fake. All of a sudden recently, I have been thinking a lot about getting Implants. I really think this is going to be the only thing that will make me happy with myself. Any thoughts? So far the research I have done seems pretty positive. Not a lot of bad things, but I just really want to make sure this is the right thing. Would love to hear any suggestions, comments, stories... Thanks

I usually just sleep on my back or sides.

you can feel the implant and it does take some time to get use to but it gets better.

How do the breast implants feel when sleeping on your stomach?

I had breast implants about 11 years ago. It included a lift. To do the lift, the doctor had to go through my nipples. I did not know, or was told, that my breast would now be numb and have no sensation. If I do feel something, it is like needles going through my skin. I also cannot sleep on my stomach, which I used to. I was a 36AA, now a 36DD. I did it so I would not be so flat. Today I would rather be flat then have no feeling. Although my husband supported me and I looked better in clothes, it was not worth it. I should have just been grateful for the body God blessed me with. If someday they cause me a problem, they can go. I won't miss them.

I had mine done three weeks ago. I hate them. My left was droopy when i took my bandages off two days after surgery. My doc said it has dropped already!!! I thought this took months. I look deformed. My right is nice, round, high. My left looks saggy and just bigger than what it was before i had them done. I had a donut lift with aug. 250 in left and 280 in right. I also feel they are too big. I have expressed how unhappy I am to my surgeon and he wants me to give it time. My areola are still at the bottom of my breast. I wanted just an uplift but he said i would be flat. I liked my B cups just wanted some volume. I believe i do want them out but if he keeps telling me to give it time and the longer i wait I am afraid the worse they will look afterward. It took me 5 years to save up for this surgery and a week after my surgery I got laid off work. I'm having the worst time with this. Very depressed.

Great. I'm glad to hear it. Dr Edwards

The decision to undergo breast surgery is a very personal one. When and how you tell your daughters, if you do, varies from woman to woman. You are early in your recovery and there will be changes as time passes. The moderate profile implants are wider than high profile with your smaller frame but give it time and stay in close touch with your plastic surgeon. Dr Edwards

I am 6 days post-op, and cried my eyes out for the first time today. I wore a 34B bra, even though I measured an A cup, and got 329 cc's in the right and 371 cc's in the left to even them out. WHY did I do this? I have two young daughters and I feel guilty about the message I am sending to them. I'm only 5'2 and I feel fat with these big things on my chest. I was fine before, and don't suffer from low self esteem, I just wanted to fill out some of the cute tops in the stores. I didn't think it through enough. I know they are supposed to settle with time, but right now, I feel foolish.