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Implant Removal Without Lift, Partial Capsule Removal - Seattle, WA
UPDATED FROM sheatheviking
Two years out, still happy!
sheathevikingJuly 29, 2015
WORTH IT$5,200
It's been over two years since my explant now. I am for the most part still really happy. However, I lost about 18 pounds for my wedding, and since breasts are made up of mostly fat.....well, he didn't marry me for my boobs, right? Most of the time I don't care, but since I am getting older and my skin isn't as elastic, when I bend over they look sad and wrinkly. Sigh. Still don't regret my choice, but I don't go without a bra ever now, except to shower. Gave up on push up bras, they are too uncomfortable. Since I lost weight I can't find a bra with underwire to fit me, so I just wear little lightly padded bralettes, which are super comfy.
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UPDATED FROM sheatheviking
Over 1 year out, still happy
sheathevikingJune 28, 2013
I went back to the Doc recently for my one year check up. I am really happy with my results. I'm little, but everyone tells me I look skinnier without the big boobs, so I will take that trade off! I also fit clothes better, no more gaping shirts or massive cleavage. I can wear low cut things without looking trashy. Plus, it is more comfortable to run and lift weights now without them. So, I'm still super happy with my choice. I don't even bother with push up bras or inserts anymore. I just don't need bigger boobs at this point in my life.
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June 28, 2013
Thank you so much! I'm having mine out July 2nd! I'm in a similar situation as you were, so I'm hoping I'll have a comparable outcome. I run and workout too, and it's been painful to say the least. Not to mention, I haven't been able to hug my husband or daughter since the CC kicked in. You look great! Thanks for sharing!!
July 1, 2013
Good luck with your surgery, I hope it goes smoothly. After a little downtime you should be happy with your results!
June 30, 2013
You look awesome! I am hoping my explant is a success. I haven't had it scheduled yet, but I am meeting with my PS tomorrow about it. I have only had my implants in for a little over 2 wks, and I realized they are just not for me. You can read more of my story if you 'd like under my explant review. I'm trying to reach out to as many women as I can who are going through, or have gone through, similar experiences. It's been very tough for me! I'm glad there are sites like these!
July 1, 2013
I'm sorry you had to have such a traumatic learning experience. I really hope it all goes well with you. This site is a blessing and helped me through my procedure.
July 16, 2013
Thank you! This site really has been such a blessing! I'm now 4 weeks with implants and hoping to remove soon! I visit my surgeon this week to discuss it. I am definitely going to take your advice and get a fitting done as soon as I'm physically able to after removal. I'm sure a bra that is the perfect fit will make all the difference. I was never able to find a bra that fit me right pre implants!
July 29, 2015
I just had my augmentation 2 weeks and 5 days ago and I'm already getting them taken out. My surgery is scheduled for Aug. 10th. I can't wait! It's unfortunate that I had to make this expensive mistake but we live and learn, right? :)
I'm slightly nervous about the explant procedure but for me it seems pretty simple. I will be awake, under a local anesthetic and they will cut along the same incision lines and pull them out.
The scariest part for me is being awake...but I'll just close my eyes tight and try to think of happy things lol. I was told by my PS that with prep, surgery and cleanup/bandaging the whole process will take 45 minutes and I can go right home.
These next 12 days are going to be killer :/
Thanks for sharing your stories, ladies!
I'm slightly nervous about the explant procedure but for me it seems pretty simple. I will be awake, under a local anesthetic and they will cut along the same incision lines and pull them out.
The scariest part for me is being awake...but I'll just close my eyes tight and try to think of happy things lol. I was told by my PS that with prep, surgery and cleanup/bandaging the whole process will take 45 minutes and I can go right home.
These next 12 days are going to be killer :/
Thanks for sharing your stories, ladies!
July 29, 2015
Prayers with you during your surgery and recovery! We all make choices we wish we hadn't, but I guess we would never learn otherwise!
Are they going to give you some Valium at least? I would be so tense! Yikes! Don't look down!
Are they going to give you some Valium at least? I would be so tense! Yikes! Don't look down!
UPDATED FROM sheatheviking
Wow, I forget that I had those things sometimes! I...
sheathevikingJuly 6, 2012
Wow, I forget that I had those things sometimes! I am very happy with my breasts now, and love not feeling freakish! The scars are healing, and while they still pucker when I bend over they are getting better. I am so happy with my choice to have the implants removed.
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July 10, 2012
You look beautiful!! You said that when you are bending over your scars pucker. What do you mean by this and what did your doctor said about that? Did he gave you some instructions to make it better? I have a similar problem even thoug my scars are on the crease not around the nipple. When I'm bending over my left breast is inverted and sunk in below the nipple like the skin is over attached to the tissue underneath or something. So the problem is not with the scars but the breast tissue below the nipple. Does anyone else has this problem? I'm two weeks post op so I hope things will improve when scar tissue in the breast matures. Feeling a little blue if this is permanent..:( (Sorry my english, I'm not a native speaker)
July 10, 2012
When I bend over the flesh around the scar looks inverted. My doctor says it is the scar tissue underneath. He has me place two fingers on the scar and press, massaging the scar tissue underneath. It seems to be getting better. If you are only two weeks out then I wouldn't dwell on it too much yet. My doctor gave me the go ahead to start massaging the tissue at 2 months, and said that it will take a couple of months of massaging to break up the scar tissue. So give it some time. Your body is amazing and can heal from just about anything!
July 10, 2012
HI! I have similar problem I think it is breast tissue or the stretched skin i have it on both breast when bending over, and when laying down nipples sink in with skin I don't know what would make it better. My incisions are under armpits. I'm giving it time, maybe it needs more time. :)
July 10, 2012
Mine are also puckering. My scar is in the crease, well... If I had a crease! Not anymore! It kind of looks like double chins! Haha! My Dr said that it's from the internal stitches and should go away in a few months!
July 10, 2012
Thank you so much for the answers! It means so much to get some calming information in this situation :) I read this forum daily and it helps so much to read other's experiences. I feel that I'm not alone with this, thank you again! I guess I just have to give it some time. I don't have that problem at all in other breast so that's why I'm also worried. And it is just that when I'm bending the flesh looks inverted and it is almost the whole breast below the nipple that goes inverted when bending, it is not a pretty sight, actually quite weird. It is hard to believe that it will improve but I try my best to stay positive :) It would be nice if all of you keep us updated how your situations improve and if the massaging helps.
October 27, 2012
You look fantastic! I also had removal and am so much happier having soft, natural breasts. I don't care if they're small! However, I am much older than you, had larger implants, and I may need a touch up since I've already had a lift before the implants (I know, I know.) so glad I had them out -- done with that awful implant look!
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