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Implant Removal Without Lift, Partial Capsule Removal - Seattle, WA
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My doctor is suggesting removing the capsule from...
sheathevikingMarch 14, 2012
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My doctor is suggesting removing the capsule from my left breast as it is thick and twisted. He says if he does not my breasts may look different sizes. Has anyone had this? Any comments?
I got my implants 10 years ago. I was 22 and in a different place in my life. I went from a 34 A to a 34 D. They have always stuck out from my body like torpedos, and when I am really fit they feel so hard and strange in my body. I have capsular contracture in my left breast, and it has twisted so it is looking somewhat deformed. I had one consultation to have them replaced, and thought about how I don't want to have to do this ever again. I want to be able to hug people without big rocks in my way, and do a push-up without my breasts pushing into my armpits, and wear a low cut shirt without looking slutty. I'm really hoping I can have the surgery next week, and can't wait until I can go shopping for a new swimsuit. Push-up bras, here I come!
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Had a second consultation with another doc. He...
sheathevikingMarch 18, 2012
Had a second consultation with another doc. He wanted to do a capsulectomy on both sides, which the first doctor thought was unneccessary. I've decided on Dr. Haeck in Seattle, I have my pre-op this week and am hopefully going to be scheduled for April 2nd. Thanks for your helpful comments!
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Had my pre op yesterday, surgery is scheduled for...
sheathevikingMarch 23, 2012
Had my pre op yesterday, surgery is scheduled for April 2nd. In the meantime, the capuslar contracture in my left breast has actually been changing the appearance of my breast week by week as the implant is sqeezed into new and unlovely shapes. I now have a lumpy looking breast. Soooo ready to get these out.
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March 26, 2012
Welcome to RealSelf! I hear similar stories from ladies who've had implants and feel like they're more comfortable with themselves several years later and ready to get implants out. Sorry you're dealing with capsular contracture, but it sounds like you're in good hands. Please keep us posted!
March 27, 2012
Good luck! I'm have a consultation next Thursday 4/5/12. You sound exactly like me! I had a 34A and got 400cc to become a 34D. I am embarrassed yo hug peoria because my breast feel like my knees or shoulders. I have to dig a hole at the beach so I can lay on my stomach! Haha! I'm so over the big boobs! I will check back to see how you are doing!
March 27, 2012
Good luck to you too! I will post pics after the drains come out. He said that will likely be April 4th. I'm excited to be naturally beautiful again!
March 31, 2012
Haha Corki! I thought I was the only one with "hole digging" jokes! I was seriously contemplating having holes cut into my bed mattress :-)
April 3, 2012
OMG! that is the funniest thing I have ever heard! It is hilarious because it's true. I have 650cc! They are huge! and if I wanted to lay face down in the sand I would have to dig holes lol hahahhahaah
April 7, 2012
I am scheduled for Thursday May 17! Yikes! I will be on a few Valium but not knocked out completely. I hope that I can act like an adult. Haha! I'm such a whimp! The Dr was a bit stand offish at first. But I believe that he knows his stuff. He thinks that I will be "very flat and the skin will be loose at first" I felt like saying "uh, yeah... Of course!". I will probably be back to an A maybe a small B. in 13 years I went from 107 lbs to 123lbs (i am 5'7") so I'm hopeing for the B! I will post pictures on my "blog" soon! :^)
April 7, 2012
I'm sure things will turn out great. Just remember that it will take some time for the skin to tighten up and the breast tissue to fluff up. My doc said that they will look totally different in a couple of weeks. My skin is a little loose, and they do have a little bit of an "empty" look, but that could just be my brain reacting to the change in how they look. They feel so strange without the big implants in them. So soft and tender! You must not have any capsular contracture if he isn't going to put you under. that's good, it should be an easy surgery and recovery for you. Good luck, I'm glad you are taking the plunge!
April 8, 2012
Ha! That be a great invention! My chiropractor had to order a special sponge thing so I could lay on my stomach! It looked like a big letter T!
August 6, 2015
OMG you make me laugh I have to do the same thing! Getting mine out August 31st. Can't wait to wear little t-shirts little bras etc....
March 27, 2012
I hear you! I have two girlfriends getting married this summer, and both of them chose bridesmaids dresses that will be cleavage city for me with these boobs. I would feel so tacky with my cleavage hanging out in front of a wedding. It will be nice to be able to put on a dress and not look like I'm trolling for men. I'm actually looking forward to small boobs for a change.
March 27, 2012
Haha! I'm now 38 and I say that most of my clOthes make me look like an old streetwalker! Plus I've been reading about the autoimmune diseases and OF course I have symptoms. Now I'm paranoid! It says with implants you can get the diseases. My eyes are ALWAYS red. First I thought it was old eyeliner and mascara doing it. My eyes are super sensitive to sunlight and I'm always extremely tired. Do all removal surges require drainage tubes? Yikes!
April 8, 2012
Another comment about the drains: my doctor says he uses drains because when you take the implants out there is a space left that your body will fill with fluid. He says in his opinion draining that fluid will result in faster healing times and a quicker trip to your final results. The drains were uncomfortable, but not horrible. If you do end up with drains just sit on the couch and watch tv for a day, no problem.
March 27, 2012
I think the drains are a case by case. I spoke to one girl who got her's removed by the same doctor that I am using and she didn't have drains. He is expecting to use a drain on my left side where he is doing a partial capsulectomy, because he says it is more likely to fill with fluid on that side, and more bleeding on that side as well. The other side he is just removing the implant, so I might only have one drain.
I had CC and I left it up to my ps to do what was necessary on the op bed as when he opened up my breast and saw it for himself.
He did at first say he will remove the CC, but after looking at them once i was open he only needed to do a partial removal.
Every case is different, hence u may want to speak to yur ps in advance.
Do u know what grade is yur CC?