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“Breast Implant Removal August 2011 - Ridgewood, NY”

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Spent: $1,000 in Ridgewood, NY (Queens)

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Posted 8 Feb 2012

Before my augumentation surgery I was a 34B and after implanting with saline proxys in 2006 I was enhanced to a full 36C... Although, I did have many pros with my implants the cons definitely did a number on me.

Symptons ranged from chronic back pains, to joint pain, causing depression and being self conscious about appearance, and more. I recall the moment I had the surgery I wanted them out. My doctor at the time persuaded me in giving it some time... I gave the implants 6 years and I couldn't take it anymore.

Last year I decided that I was going to explant, a doctor friend of mine referred me to one of his colleagues and my explant date was set. I was beyond excited and have been thrilled with my decision ever since.

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golden1234 9 Feb 2012
Hi henata,

Congrats on your decision. Wow..I think u look so good without implants... Very natural.
If you don't mind sharing then what size implants did you have and what size are you now after the explant?
Henata 9 Feb 2012
Thank-you.. The implants were 375CC and I am now 34B.
backtonormal 10 Feb 2012
Hi Henata. You look lovely! Congratulations on making such a wise choice and going natural.
naturalagain 13 Feb 2012
goodness - you look so much better, natural and gorgeous - i have booked to have mine removed to next week and looking at your pictures has made me feel so sure I have made the right decision, thank you for sharing xx
ELY25 14 Feb 2012
you look beautiful!!!!
Lady1979 16 Feb 2012
u look great! congratulation!
newproblem 20 Feb 2012
HI. YOu look wonderful, congratulations. I have mine out Wed. May I ask if yours were above the muscle, or under? And if you had any scar tissue removal? Capsulectomy? How was the recovery? Thank you for sharing - this site is very helpful.
carokofer 3 Mar 2012
Hi there. I had mine out on Wed, 29 Feb. Partial capsulectomy was done on the left side because the posterior part of the capsule was stuck to my ribs. the right side capsule was left in. I had drains for three days and drained about 450 mls of blood/fluid. I feel very relieved that it's over and that I have chosen not to replace them. The pain is not as bad as I thought it would be. Good luck and thinking of you. Caro
G51 4 Mar 2012
Hi Caro,

Sorry to hear that the posterior part of the capsule was stuck to your ribs; what does the doctor say about that? I am almost 90% positive that mine are stuck to the ribs (on the left side) because I have rib pain when breathing.

Good luck, I hope you continue to recover nicely.
Thank you!
carokofer 4 Mar 2012
The doc didn't seem too concerned about the part of the capsule left behind and stuck on my ribs. He did a good clean out and said that in time it would be absorbed by the body like the capsule on the right.
G51 20 Feb 2012
Did you have a capsulectomy?
carokofer 4 Apr 2012
He removed past of the capsule on the left side and left the capsule on the right side in. Have you had your explant surgery yet?
Lady1979 21 Feb 2012
Did you have a capsulectomy? yes I did. the breast hurts from inside. but only if you touch it. so you feel that it is injured from inside.
but it is all not really very painful, specially in comparision with puting the implants!
I was 2 days mostly in my bed, and than I was able to move normally. I just didn't pull heavy things for 2 weeks.

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