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27 Year Old Implants Removed Due to Leakage (60 Y/o) - Sarasota, FL
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I am a young looking 60 year old. I had breast...
Jamie579November 1, 2009
WORTH IT$15,000
I am a young looking 60 year old. I had breast implants 27yrs ago. There was apparently a rupture with slow leakage over a period of time. I finally had to have the old implants removed & replaced at the same time I also had a breast lift.
I am very happly with my results & now wish I would have had the surgery a year ago.
One factor of having the surgery was money. I am just glad I still had a balance left on my home equity loan.
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Replies (39)
July 10, 2010
Jamie....when you say the 2nd surgery was easier than the first....did you get your implants replaced or taken out and left out?
August 27, 2010
Had original implants installed in 1976. Had them removed and replaced Tuesday of this week. The pain from this time was nothing compared to 1976. So go for it chick. I put it off because of funds and scared of the pain. I haven't had a pain pill since Wednesday. Today I wish I'd have borrowed the money and done it 10 years ago.
August 31, 2011
I am 63 and had my 25 year old silicone implants removed in May 2011 and replaced them with smaller ones (a full C cup, down to a B-cup). I've always felt they looked too large for my body size and as I aged, I felt they looked even more inappropriate. Plus they were just plain uncomfortable. I don't think the hardness necessarily means a leak. What happens is that over time they become "encapsulated" as the muscle tightens around them...and once hardened they really need to be replaced. They have newer techniques now that are far better at keeping that from happening. I was terrified because I had so much pain before, I swore I would never again have any kind of plastic surgery. So I mentally prepared myself for the worst. Amazingly, I had almost no pain this time. I was so surprised. I did take the pain meds as prescribed immediately afterwards,anticipating a horrific few weeks ahead. But I barely needed them...and stopped after only a few days. They were "sensitive" and should be careful about lifting, etc and be sure you are wearing a tight, supportive bra. I even showered in a bra because I was afraid to move without one on LOL! But it wasn't actually painful. Perhaps its because I chose to go smaller, so you might want to consider that if you are concerned about pain. I am really happy now that I had it done. They look great, I feel better about myself, and I actually look a lot thinner too. Go for it!
November 4, 2011
Mine hurt all the time now. I am 71 & had them over 30 yrs. Some leak. You do encourage me. I live with someone who would broadcast my condition. It makes me sad.
November 4, 2011
Jasmine...so let him/her broadcast. Don't let it bother you. Since I had mine made smaller, I go around modeling my new "ta-tas" for everyone...with a big smile. If you make it "no big deal" then no one else will. I can't tell you how much better you will feel. I don't think I realized just how MUCH pain I was in until I had them taken out. Find yourself a good "reconstructive" surgeon and go for it. I'm only sorry I waited so long to do something about it. I could have been out of pain years ago. Good luck to you...
November 8, 2011
If they are bothering you, I think you should get them checked and then consider what your options are.
Breast implant removal can actually be done as an outpatient surgery under local anesthesia. If you have to, you could tell your housemate that you're having cysts removed. Nobody has to know.
Did you replace them now ? I have mine sinds 1980 en do not have pain and I am feeling ok. But I have all the question how many years can I keep them ..? Thanks in advance for the advice -:)))
I do not want to go back.
I asked for a sonagram and the hospital technician told me they do not do sonagram. Where do I go?