12 Year Breast Implant Removal 350cc

So this review is 12 years to the date that I had my breast augmentation. I had them done at another hospital but I had them explanted at Spire, Hull on 26th Jan 2020. 12 years ago I was a size 10, 9st 7lb and wore a 32b bra. I had 2 children, never successfully breastfed and lost my baby weight at a healthy gradual rate. But I also hated the way my boobs looked - stretch marks and loss of volume. I THOUGHT they looked terrible. In fact, looking back there was absolutely nothing wrong with them. I saved up £4000 and had the op. I struggled to recover from the anesthetic and it kicked me sideways but I went from a B cup straight into an E cup and I loved them ! Holidays, dresses and t-shirt all looked more shapely and my confidence climbed. There was never a point where I didn't regret having them done...until the beginning of 2019. I didn't like them like I used to and I'd also been getting pain and different sensations that I wasn't used to. And they became uncomfortable alien sacks under my skin. I went to my doctor twice and had scans that showed the implants were intact and no capsular contracture, no damage no problem so to speak . I still worried terribly. But there was other things - masses of hair loss, lathargy, brain fog , always cold. Yes, I could put those symptoms down to something else but since I've explanted those symptoms have dissipated, moreso the hair loss.
I made the decision that I would have them removed as soon as I'd saved up, no new ones and no lift. I contacted Spire Hull and hoped that I'd be able to get booked in within the year for an explant. I thought a year would be a good timescale given that 1, Covid and 2, private hospitals are also taking the weight off the NHS by stepping in. 3 Mr Platt had limited availability for his private operations when he wasn't working with the NHS . I got an operation date for the 26th January 2021 ! I was so excited but I knew there was a possibility that it could get cancelled due to the reasons above. It didn't and I had my operation on that date. Prior to my op , I had to self isolate for 2 weeks. 3 days before my op I had to take a Covid test at Spire and then I had another one when I arrived on my operation day. I had to be there at 6.30am and I was incredibly scared. I had a lovely chat with Izzy, a student nurse who was the first person outside of my family that I'd had a conversation with in 2 weeks due to isolating. So that was a welcome conversation and it took my racing mind off the day ahead. I was so so scared. I hated the last Anesthetic I had with my breast augmentation and hated not being fully in control and in immense pain when I'd come round , so this time because I knew what to expect I was really scared. The Anesthetist, Puresh was most settling for me and he explained how he would proceed. He also gave me a tablet that I can't remember the name of but, it gave me a sense of calmness and I felt as if I was on the cusp of sleep. Puresh was brilliant. Mr Platt also came in to speak to me to go over the course of the day and how he expected the operation to go. He took before photos and said I shouldn't be waiting too long. Around 12.30 the theatre staff came to collect me, again they were so lovely and I felt at ease. I walked into theatre and I was asked to get up on the bed , one of the theatre staff ( all male at that point , not that it matters ) asked me to remove my gown and then cover myself up as they turned away as not to look. Now, I know this seems odd as they're going to see my boobs anyway but it was the way they gave me dignity and respect. I hadn't had this on my last BA and I was undressed with my chest on show fir everyone to see and I felt really vulnerable and exposed for a good 5 minutes. This time they were so respectful and I loved that. Im now on the bed and in quick succession they're strapping and attaching things to me in a way were it was done with such skill and quickness I hardly knew or had time to contemplate what they were doing let alone feel any needles going in. The last I remember was being asked to take a few breaths from the mask and then I was out. They were like a well oiled machine. Hats off to those guys, they were fabulous for me. Next I knew was my name being said and again very quickly the tube was removed from my throat by 2 lovely theatre ladies who I had a lengthy chat with. Although I can't remember what I was chatting about. They put on my compression bra and held a glass of water for me to drink from. They were so attentative. Back in my room I had the same care and attention given throughout , they were excellent and I can only imagine how this past 12 months has taken its toll on them yet they get up and deliver their profession every single time. Amazing humans!. I ate, drank and used the toilet within the hour after my op and by 2 hours later I was up and dressed . Puresh tbe Anesthetist came in to check on me and talked me through how the Anesthetic would wear off. I felt absolutely fine albeit just needing some sleep . I wasn't in any pain, didn't have any painkillers , no sickness or dizziness ..nothing . A few hours later I was fit and well enough to go home. I was given what I'd call a wellbeing pack which was filled with lots of information, contact numbers , emergency numbers and extra compression tights . I was given a box of Codine, Paracetamol and a laxative mix for managing my pain at home . They're still unopened and I've never had to take any painkillers for pain from the operation as I had absolutely no pain at all , even now 3 weeks later . Mr Platt thought that I might be a B cup once all is healed and I think so too. In some ways I didn't have any expectation of what my boobs would look like, I was just glad to have them out. 3 weeks later and by no means am I healed up, but I'm so happy with my results. A year is the timescale of full results but as its only 3 weeks it's fair to say I'm pleased with my recovery and results so far. I'm seeing changes all the time . While I loved my implants for the best part of 12 years I also couldn't wait to get them removed. When I got them put in, there was no big social push on self love, body acceptance and being empowered to love and accept our bodies imperfections . Had that been a big movement then like it is now I wouldn't of had them put in. We're all perfectly imperfect. On a side note, when you get implants remember it's a lifelong investment. You either change them throughout your life or have them removed. Either way consider if you can always be able to afford further procedures because if the last 12 months has taught us anything its circumstances can change in the blink of an eye. I will update as time goes on but for me, I will say I feel so much better having my real, natural boobs back. I'm heading to 40 and I would say if you're younger or even older and thinking of implants - give yourself a chance, whatever that may be for you . Lastly I would highly recommend Mr Platt, he's given, Me back.