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Implant Removal, Breast Lift and Fat Graft - South Africa, ZA
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First implants were done in 1983. I'm 5'10" and...
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First implants were done in 1983. I'm 5'10" and always felt out of proportion because of my flat chest. Pencil test? No idea where to put the pencil! Happy with the results. Had baby in 1987 , I nursed for 14 months. My implants were on top of the muscle. I went for an abdominal scar revision in 2000, the PS pointed out that implants have a shelflife and recommended replacing them. They were replaced and all was fine until 2007 , the implants were "up" but my breasts had dropped down. Also noticed a funny lumpy bit every time I flexed my pictorial muscles. Consulted 4 doctors in total over the next few years. The original PS who said they needed to come out, 2nd PS who recommended a lift around the nipple only and to leave the existing implants alone. 3rd PS recommended replacement with saline, PS 4 recommended lift ( nipples) and new implants. Revisited the PS who had replaced my implants in 2000, he felt that Capsular contracture is caused by bio film infections, and recommended removal, "clean up" and a lollipop lift and fat grafting which would be facilitated by lipo from legs. Had the procedure done in march. Glad to be rid of the lumpy implants, the lift was done nicely, but I feel that my breasts are too small in spite of the fat graft. I don't want to be as big as I was, but I "need" more than I have ended up with. Am considering either additional fat grafting or smaller implants. I'm put off by potential implant trouble again, but not sure whether more fat grafting will "stay" as some of it does get rue absorbed by the body
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September 30, 2013
I think they look great. So perky! I wouldn't mess with them. Just think you are all natural, nothing foreign in your body. If I could have done that I would have chosen what you did, but i didn't have enough breast tissue to even think about it. I'm hoping I'm still not too big. I wouldn't mind your size at all!
September 30, 2013
I agree...your breasts look really great as is. Your before pics look like mine right now. I can only hope to have as good as an outcome as you without replacing my implants.
October 1, 2013
Hi Fixit, just read your story, you will be happy once they are out. Great that you are doing the lift at the same time. I'm happy I with my decision to remove them and happy with the lift but feel that they should be slightly bigger for me to be in proportion. My bust measures 91cm , my waist 75 cm and my hips 106. I'm 176cm (5.10. ") and 155 lbs. I'm not keen to have more implants and am leaning towards more fat grafting to add 1/2 cup size. But don't want to o through ll that if the fat graft gets re-absorbed. Meeting my PS next week to discuss what procedure to go for on 6 nov, same date as your surgery!
October 1, 2013
I can totally understand your fear about not wanting to deal with the additional problems that new implants might bring and your desire for more proportion. I initially wanted to do fat transfer but was told most would get reabsorbed so I decided against it, but this was back when I got my implants (over 6yrs ago). I was told this time the method of isolating the fat is much better....I guess the technology is better now. In any event, I wish you all the best on your upcoming decision.
October 2, 2013
Thank you. I'm researching a lot about fat grafting and the long term results. It's really neat to have this forum and get feedback and support from ladies having had same or similar issues.
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