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Hi all. I have been reading reviews on this...
MySelfAgain13February 11, 2013
$1,800
Hi all. I have been reading reviews on this website for over a year now. I haven't been able to seriously consider breast implant removal until now. I got my implants 7 years ago. They are saline under the muscle. I was a small A before and looking back, they were perfect. I always thought they were too small and wanted implants as soon as I realized I wasn't getting any bigger. I was embarrassed by them and society lead me to believe that I had to have big breasts. I do have to say though that I don't necessarily regret getting them because honestly they look nice and I have enjoyed them (and so does my husband haha). I think I have just grown up and realized the old me wasn't so bad and it's important to me to not have anything artificial in my body. I also don't want to worry about future surgeries since eventually I would need to get them replaced. I am 31 years old and am now confident in myself and what God has given me. In my 20's I didn't feel that way.
I go back and forth on my final decision because I am worried I will miss them and I worry they will be really saggy, wrinkled or deformed in some way. I worry it will then affect my sex life with my husband if they look really bad. He is very supportive of my decisions and I know he will still love me no matter what but I still want him to find me sexy like he does now. He honestly loves my breasts but told me he would love them if I got them removed too. I had a baby 8 months ago and was able to nurse just fine. I nursed for 2 months. I am worried something will happen during surgery that will affect breastfeeding future children as that is very important to me. I am sure these are all normal legit worries, but they are really holding me back.
It's very encouraging reading your reviews and seeing the before and after pictures. Almost all of you say it was worth it no matter what the outcome was.
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I finally decided to get them out. I just got off...
MySelfAgain13February 27, 2013
I finally decided to get them out. I just got off the phone with the office of my original plastic surgeon. She told me I needed a lift and it would cost $7,500. WOW. I told her I didn't want a lift and asked what the cost would be without it, she hesitated, acted really shocked that I didn't want a lift and told me I'd be left with a saggy breast, then told me it would cost $6,000 without a lift. WOW again. I think I need to contact another surgeon. I have seen results on here and they are not always saggy. I think it's possible for me to get good results since my implants are not that large.
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February 27, 2013
NOBODY can make that kind of prediction over a phone with out seeing you. Definitely find another surgeon! You're so tiny, I don't see what they could possibly lift, right now the implant is just bulging over.. with that out things can relax and take shape. Please find a good PS that is reasonably priced, most explants are in the 2k-4k range. Good luck!
February 27, 2013
I know I couldn't believe how rude she was. She made me feel stupid for even asking what the cost would be without the lift. I even told her I was tiny. I called another surgeon that can't see me until beginning of April, but she was much nicer and understanding. Hopefully the surgeon is the same way. Guess this process will take a bit longer then I expected ;-)
February 27, 2013
Hi, gliese163c is right and I don't think you'll need a life either. I had this too over the phone when I made initial enquiries but as soon as I said I wanted to breastfeed again in the future, they backed off. I'm getting mine out in summer as I'm having to wait post-nursing. I'm just trying to find a good and supportive surgeon too. I see one next thurs. Best of luck to you. Keep us updated x
February 27, 2013
Hi, thank you. I didn't even think to tell them about wanting to breastfeed again until after I got off the phone but she made me feel so stupid for wanting removal without the lift that I don't even want to consider going back there. Plus that is way too expensive. How long do you have to wait post-nursing? It's been 6 months since I stopped. It seems very difficult to find a supportive surgeon for an explant.
February 27, 2013
Its between 4 to 6 months I think. But I have to wait till July anyways as my hubbys more flexible with work then. I've found its best if you mention you want to breastfeed in future. I just really don't want any tissue cut away unless absolutely necessary. Really hope you find a good one soon x
March 1, 2013
Keep calling PS offices and doing consultations until you find someone with experience. I called TONS of places, and didn't even bother having consultations at most of them because just by speaking to the receptionist and asking a few questions about the surgeon's experience with explant I knew they didn't do them often... On to calling the next place. I spoke to about 20 boob PS offices, and scheduled consultations with only 3. One tip, all 3 I found who were experienced/confident explant surgeons are board certified Plastic Surgeons (not just cosmetic surgeons) and also are specialized in other types of non-cosmetic breast surgery (such as mastectomy, lumpectomy, etc). I am no Dr but I can tell you just from your picture you don't have ptosis. How your original Surgeon could tell you by phone that you a lift for sure? Absurd... She probably just doesn't have much experience or confidence in her own skill in doing explant without lift or replacement. Keep researching and calling Drs until you find one who does. Find the right surgeon who makes you feel comfortable, and who has confidence in their own ability to give you a good outcome, and who does explant without replacement regularly! Not every great implant surgeon is a great explant surgeon. There are something like 300,000 implant surgeries each year in the US compared to about 40,000 explant without replacement surgeries. Some surgeons who put a lot of implants into boobs rarely if ever take them out without further fiddling around (putting in replacement implants or doing surgical lift), but there are great explant Drs available all over the country so hold out until you find yours.
March 1, 2013
Thank you so much!!! I will definitely take your advice. I can tell already there are many PS that think it's absurd to not get a lift after explant. After being on this site I realize it is totally possible :)
March 2, 2013
I explanted without a lift, and totally understand how PS's make you feel like it's "implants for life." My explant surgeon at University of Virginia hospital is a board certified plastic surgeon and specializes in breast cancer reconstruction. Although he did want to do a lift, I declined and am so glad I did! He knew exactly how to close everything up and remove just enough capsule to leave some volume/shape. Go with your heart, it is your body that you want back. I have learned that the plastic surgery field pushes an idea of beautiful instead of allowing patients to decide what suits them. From most of us getting bigger implants than we wanted with not much warning, to being pushed for more implants when we've had enough, we just have to learn to say NO to their ideal body/breast type. I hope you find a dr you are comfortable with, good luck!! =)
April 4, 2013
I think No Lift is a better idea....and conservative..most women go for straight explant and are very happy! The skin heals so nice and retracts too
March 1, 2013
Hi Myselfagain! First of all, you won't be saggy. You are not saggy now, and that won't change. If you have looked at the pics, you will notice that you basically end up with a smaller, flatter version of what you currently have. I had all the same worries you did, except I knew I would be droopy because I was sagging with the implants. I am okay with it, and am just relieved that they still look like boobs! If you called a surgeon who told you, sight unseen, that you would be saggy, then she probably hasn't done too many explants and I would keep searching. You are fortunate that your implants seem to be small, and I am sure you will look beautiful without them! Good luck!
March 4, 2013
Thank you so much, I have a couple consultations set up for the end of this month. I can't wait.
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1 month pre
I have contacted a few other surgeons whose names...
MySelfAgain13March 4, 2013
I have contacted a few other surgeons whose names I actually got off of this website and feel more confident in them already. I have a couple consultations set up for the end of this month. When I contacted one of them the lady who sets up consults told me I have come to the right place for breast implant removal. That made me feel really good because no other place has told me that or even seemed all that familiar with removal. I have an appt with him on March 26th. It can't come fast enough :)
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March 4, 2013
Keep checking with other doctors. I had my saline implants out under local anesthesia for less than $1000! I was a small A before and had them for 15 years. I explanted exactly two weeks ago and can say that I definitely don't need a lift. They are small and a little saggy but not terrible. I am still hoping the "fluff" fairy will show up but that hasn't happened yet. I don't know what size I am now as I haven't been bra shopping yet but I am guessing I am back to an A cup if not even a little smaller. You look similar to me with implants so I am guessing you will have good results without a lift. Best wishes!
March 4, 2013
Thank you. I have to say I have a weak stomach especially when it comes to blood and medical things so I am not sure I can do it under local, it makes me really nervous. But I think $6,000 even under general is way too much. I have a couple consultations set up for the end of the month that I am really looking forward to. :)
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