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I had my implants put in under the muscle 20 years...
carokoferMarch 4, 2012
WORTH IT$3,000
I had my implants put in under the muscle 20 years ago. They were silicone. 5 years ago I noticed a lump in my left boob. Went to the plastic surgeon who did the op and he said everything was fine. Had a scan. Had a biopsy. Everything was apparently fine. In the meantime the pain got worse and the lump got bigger. I had a routine mammogram 4 weeks ago and they picked up a possible rupture. Went to see a PS who confirmed it and also said we need to get the lump out although he did suspect a siliconoma. I had my implants removed last wed, 29 Feb. The left implant was ruptured. My PS removed half of the left capsule but had to leave the posterior part of it as it was stuck to my ribs. He left the capsule on the right side in. He removed the lump and sent it away for a biopsy and it came back negative and confirmed his suspicion of siliconoma. I am very relieved to have the implants out. No more constant burning nagging pain and I will get used to how they look over time.
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It's been seven days since my op. I've been...
carokoferMarch 5, 2012
It's been seven days since my op. I've been sleeping a lot and trying to heal properly before I go back to work in two days. I had my drains out on Friday and will have the plasters taken off tomorrow. The cuts are itching and besides the odd twinge of sharp pain now and then I am pain free. I have kept my boobs well supported with a gym bra so haven't looked at them much lately. It will take a bit of getting used to having little boobies again. One thing I can say - I do not miss my implants at all. The sense of relief I feel that they are gone is wonderful.
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March 5, 2012
Hi carokofer,
Wow I think u look so much better without than with implants. Well done. Keep healing n keep updating.
Wow I think u look so much better without than with implants. Well done. Keep healing n keep updating.
March 5, 2012
Thanks Honey. I'm not sure I agree right now but I know I will in time. Me and the new boobs are still getting acquainted :-)
March 5, 2012
congrats your breast look beautiful after 20 year of implants and they look so pretty you have very good skin!!!
March 6, 2012
Thank you so much. I apparently have good skin tone so that's what's on my side I think. 20 years is such a long time. Wow. When I think about it I get shivers. Why do us women put ourselves through things like this. Anyhoo, no use crying over spilt milk. I am feeling better each day and am happy to be "free". [RS bleep]
March 5, 2012
OMG you look fabulous. Your shape is amazing and your skin great. Yu'd never know you'd even had implants in especially for that length of time. Welcome to the club x x
March 6, 2012
Thanks Honey. I love the compliements from everyone. It amazes me how wonderfully supportive women are with one another, even complete strangers. I feel so encouraged by all those I have come into contact with on this site. Thanks to all of you. Hugs [RS bleep]
March 5, 2012
Hi carokofer. You look wonderful and I'm glad your surgery has gone well. Be sure to be kind to yourself. You'll feel much better once you're used to them. x
March 6, 2012
Thank you. Yes I am sure I will and as the days go by I do feel better. I am going to have my plasters off today so one more thing to tick off the list. Feeling great and not taking anymore pain killers. I'm happy. Hugs [RS bleep]
March 6, 2012
You look beautiful. Your skin looks great and so much nicer without the implants. I wish mine looked that good. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted
March 6, 2012
Thanks so much. I still look at them and think they look strange but it's still early days and the bottom line is whether they looked better or worse, I would still be happy with my decision. No regrets whatsoever. I'm off to the doc today to have the plasters off. Yay,
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Day 7- Went to the doc today to have my plasters...
carokoferMarch 6, 2012
Day 7- Went to the doc today to have my plasters removed. Was really excited. He had to drain about 100 ml of blood from my left boob and I left his surgery with both plasters still on. I am so bummed. He said I must keep an eye out for redness or a hot feeling which would indicate an infection. I have to go back in a week for him to check if any more fluid has collected. Oh well. I suppose nothing always goes according to plan. I'll just have to be patient. Starting work again tomorrow but I will still take it easy. I really don't want anything to jeopardise my recovery. He was surprised to hear that I didn't have as much pain as I expected because he said when he was scraping the capsule from inside it looks really nasty and sore. Yuk. Imagine?!!!! Anyway, all's well for now. Wishing you all a good week and healthy recoveries. Hugs [RS bleep]
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March 6, 2012
Cant believe how great your boobs look have just found out I have the pip implants and have had my ones in for ten years keep wondering what they will look like out but I have to say if they look anything like your I will be over the moon good for you, can't wait to get these things out does anybody know a good explantation surgeon in the uk don't really want it done on NHS. Hope you love your new boobs I think they look great.
March 6, 2012
Hi just wondered did you have an uplift or were the implants just removed, I'm not sure whether to just have them out or also an uplift kind of feel since I will never have implants again I would like to try and get the best result I can thanks.
March 6, 2012
Hi there. Thank you for the compliment. Wow. That really encourages me. I only had the implants out. No lift. My PS advised me to have them out and just let them settle and see how they look after a year. The way they look now I am quite happy and do not plan to do anything more to them. It is so amazing that after twenty years they didn't look worse but I have been told that I do have good skin tone so that's obviously to my advantage. I see there is some good advice for you by isalou. Let me know how you progress. Don't be afraid and don't be too critical of yourself. If you want them out, get them out and give yourself time to adjust before you do anything else. Give your body a chance. It deserves it. Take care. Hugs [RS bleep]
March 6, 2012
Mum 1 are you having to pay?
Listen my advice for you is to go nhs, but privately. I had an nhs reconstruction surgeon but paid. There was no own room, nice food etc but...
He found me a slot quickly, and it was local, also I've had a build up of fluid so I rang the hospital on the Saturday night to speak to the ward. They told me to come into see them on the Sunday morning, first thing and my surgeon sorted me out, in his usual clinic and ward rounds.
So basically, although I paid privately, I just kind of slotted over, if that makes sense. No waiting for weeks for appointment to go back and see surgeon etc.
The Nuffiled do a good deal, they use nhs surgeons but they are putting together decent price packages for pip paitents. Don't know if you have one near you.
I asked my GP for a docs name and that's how I got in touch with my ps. I did have to pay £150 to see him initially and the op was £3300.
I have heard that some people are getting them out for free with Transform, but, if there is any further treatment needed ie; draining; you have to pay! So double check, whoever you see.
I asked about an uplift when taken out, but I'm suren many will tell yu on this site, your breast tissue is very fluid like and flat at first, unless you have a lot of breast tissue, I can imagine you wouldn't get the result you desired.
I too wanted a lift, I'm glad I haven't. I think it may surprise you when you see them. Obviously everyone is different, bu the same if that makes sense. Empty and flat. Mind you "worth it" above is an exception. They are amazing. I don't think I'd have had surgery with boobs that good ha ha
Tell you what mum1, you'll never look at so many boobs ha ;) x x Be kind to yourself lovely lady. x
Listen my advice for you is to go nhs, but privately. I had an nhs reconstruction surgeon but paid. There was no own room, nice food etc but...
He found me a slot quickly, and it was local, also I've had a build up of fluid so I rang the hospital on the Saturday night to speak to the ward. They told me to come into see them on the Sunday morning, first thing and my surgeon sorted me out, in his usual clinic and ward rounds.
So basically, although I paid privately, I just kind of slotted over, if that makes sense. No waiting for weeks for appointment to go back and see surgeon etc.
The Nuffiled do a good deal, they use nhs surgeons but they are putting together decent price packages for pip paitents. Don't know if you have one near you.
I asked my GP for a docs name and that's how I got in touch with my ps. I did have to pay £150 to see him initially and the op was £3300.
I have heard that some people are getting them out for free with Transform, but, if there is any further treatment needed ie; draining; you have to pay! So double check, whoever you see.
I asked about an uplift when taken out, but I'm suren many will tell yu on this site, your breast tissue is very fluid like and flat at first, unless you have a lot of breast tissue, I can imagine you wouldn't get the result you desired.
I too wanted a lift, I'm glad I haven't. I think it may surprise you when you see them. Obviously everyone is different, bu the same if that makes sense. Empty and flat. Mind you "worth it" above is an exception. They are amazing. I don't think I'd have had surgery with boobs that good ha ha
Tell you what mum1, you'll never look at so many boobs ha ;) x x Be kind to yourself lovely lady. x
March 6, 2012
Hi mum1,
As Lisalou said, I got them out for free by Transform, but only b'cos I got them in thru Transform!
I was told at first that there will be extra cost for CC removal by the patient coordinator, but then the doc must have told her that CC removal was a part of removal as per his style. So every docs are different too.
I also heard that some docs have a style of putting drains and some dont, its the way they work and therefore you dont bear extra cost ontop cos thats how they operate.
My ps using technique that doesnt leave much fluid after surgery and minimum bleeding so he doesnt use drains but another doc at transform uses drains on his patients, so maybe you want to learn a little about individual docs style of operating as well before you book further.
You will be surprised how well our breasts apply to natural shape in no time and you may never need a lift.
I didnt get a lift either and woudnt want to torture my breasts anymore with surgeries etc, i love them the way they r.
So dont worry, they will bounce back sooner, keep faith.
As Lisalou said, I got them out for free by Transform, but only b'cos I got them in thru Transform!
I was told at first that there will be extra cost for CC removal by the patient coordinator, but then the doc must have told her that CC removal was a part of removal as per his style. So every docs are different too.
I also heard that some docs have a style of putting drains and some dont, its the way they work and therefore you dont bear extra cost ontop cos thats how they operate.
My ps using technique that doesnt leave much fluid after surgery and minimum bleeding so he doesnt use drains but another doc at transform uses drains on his patients, so maybe you want to learn a little about individual docs style of operating as well before you book further.
You will be surprised how well our breasts apply to natural shape in no time and you may never need a lift.
I didnt get a lift either and woudnt want to torture my breasts anymore with surgeries etc, i love them the way they r.
So dont worry, they will bounce back sooner, keep faith.
March 6, 2012
I have heard that Aurora Clinic is offering pip victims a fair deal for removal. Dr Adrain is real good, his style of working is like my ps's. He uses technique that involves minimum bleeding and minimum fliud rentention.
When I last read I think they dont charge more thn £3000 for pip removals. Try calling them.
Or call Transform and get a quote for removal from there too. Mr Khan was my ps and although he doesnt spend much time with you and comes and goes like a breeze, but i liked his work and professionalism cos he actually did do what i wanted without me getting time to even tell him before surgery!
Mr Khan has performed over 7000 breast surgeries.
No harm in calling and getting quotes from them both and do what you feel is good for you.
We are all here to help eachother but one dr might have been a blessing for one woman but a nightmare of the other.
These two docs got good review for their work and outcomes.
When I last read I think they dont charge more thn £3000 for pip removals. Try calling them.
Or call Transform and get a quote for removal from there too. Mr Khan was my ps and although he doesnt spend much time with you and comes and goes like a breeze, but i liked his work and professionalism cos he actually did do what i wanted without me getting time to even tell him before surgery!
Mr Khan has performed over 7000 breast surgeries.
No harm in calling and getting quotes from them both and do what you feel is good for you.
We are all here to help eachother but one dr might have been a blessing for one woman but a nightmare of the other.
These two docs got good review for their work and outcomes.
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