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Hi ladies, thanks to everyone who has posted a...
Hi ladies, thanks to everyone who has posted a review on implant removal, this site is nothing less than inspirational. I've been scouring through all the implant removal reviews and they are really helping my journey so far, so it's my turn now to share my story.
I'm living in Sydney now, but had my Implants 13 years ago in South Africa when I was 27. At the time I thought it was what I wanted, my breasts were small, but not insignificant. Slightly uneven, one an A and one a small B cup. Very modest implants 160/175cc to correct the size difference, above the muscle saline. I was athletic and actually smaller breasts probably suited me just fine, but a few comments from ignorant boys around me made me feel self conscious and that I wasn't enough. I'm kicking myself now. Inevitably my priorities have changed, as have for many of the women who have posted on this site. In truth I've never really adjusted to having implants, I never really loved the way they looked (and they're not even that big). I just kind of got on with it and put them to the back of my mind until recently. 13 years has gone by quickly, I get twinges every now and then around my breasts, but went in for a mammogram and an ultrasound recently to check a lump which turned out to be a cyst and everything seems to still be intact. Now I just want to be healthy for my son , I wish I never got them ... I'm angry at myself for doing it. I don't want to undergo another surgery and I certainly don't want these things in me any longer. I feel like I wouldn't care if it leaves a bump, a dimple, a little sag in my breast. I have a beautiful son to care for and my health is the most important thing.
My husband, knew me before I had them. In all honesty he is probably a lot of the reason why I got them, subsequently he married me and even though says "if that's what you want, go for it", I know he is a little bit hesitant about the results of an explant, and has even suggested I consider a lift or fat graft. He fell in love with me before I got the implants, so I'm fairly sure he will stay in love with me after they are removed regardless!! It's a journey for both of us though, so I won't be too hard on him.
So, the very first surgeon I have contacted here in Sydney, when I mentioned I wanted explant without replacement or lift, his first comment was 'Most women are unhappy with their breast appearance afterwards so he said I would need to seriously consider a lift or skin tightening at the time of removal'. I thought it might be an option to have fat transfer down the track if I wasn't happy and he said that fat transfer down the track would only work if the pocket is tight otherwise it would bottom out. Another reason to consider a lift or skin tightening at time of removal. What does everyone think about that?
My theory was that the less I have done surgery wise, the less problems I am likely to incur. Now I am scared and wonder, if I don't have a lift, am I going to really regret it later on?
My other concern is that I'm not sure what to say about it to my 6 year old. I'd love to hear how others have approached the subject with their children.
Does anyone have any recommendations for good explant surgeons in Sydney?
I'm living in Sydney now, but had my Implants 13 years ago in South Africa when I was 27. At the time I thought it was what I wanted, my breasts were small, but not insignificant. Slightly uneven, one an A and one a small B cup. Very modest implants 160/175cc to correct the size difference, above the muscle saline. I was athletic and actually smaller breasts probably suited me just fine, but a few comments from ignorant boys around me made me feel self conscious and that I wasn't enough. I'm kicking myself now. Inevitably my priorities have changed, as have for many of the women who have posted on this site. In truth I've never really adjusted to having implants, I never really loved the way they looked (and they're not even that big). I just kind of got on with it and put them to the back of my mind until recently. 13 years has gone by quickly, I get twinges every now and then around my breasts, but went in for a mammogram and an ultrasound recently to check a lump which turned out to be a cyst and everything seems to still be intact. Now I just want to be healthy for my son , I wish I never got them ... I'm angry at myself for doing it. I don't want to undergo another surgery and I certainly don't want these things in me any longer. I feel like I wouldn't care if it leaves a bump, a dimple, a little sag in my breast. I have a beautiful son to care for and my health is the most important thing.
My husband, knew me before I had them. In all honesty he is probably a lot of the reason why I got them, subsequently he married me and even though says "if that's what you want, go for it", I know he is a little bit hesitant about the results of an explant, and has even suggested I consider a lift or fat graft. He fell in love with me before I got the implants, so I'm fairly sure he will stay in love with me after they are removed regardless!! It's a journey for both of us though, so I won't be too hard on him.
So, the very first surgeon I have contacted here in Sydney, when I mentioned I wanted explant without replacement or lift, his first comment was 'Most women are unhappy with their breast appearance afterwards so he said I would need to seriously consider a lift or skin tightening at the time of removal'. I thought it might be an option to have fat transfer down the track if I wasn't happy and he said that fat transfer down the track would only work if the pocket is tight otherwise it would bottom out. Another reason to consider a lift or skin tightening at time of removal. What does everyone think about that?
My theory was that the less I have done surgery wise, the less problems I am likely to incur. Now I am scared and wonder, if I don't have a lift, am I going to really regret it later on?
My other concern is that I'm not sure what to say about it to my 6 year old. I'd love to hear how others have approached the subject with their children.
Does anyone have any recommendations for good explant surgeons in Sydney?