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500cc Silicone Submuscular Breast Implant Removal
booboo133November 19, 2019
I got implants ten years ago and I have regretted it ever since! I was a 34-b cup before surgery and ended up a 34-dd after (500cc high profile silicone under the muscle). I have “bottomed out” on both sides and have recurrent pain in the left breast that seems to involve intercostal nerves. I find the implants are way too big, I am very self conscious of them and try to hide them. I also find them uncomfortable in general, and cannot run or lay on my stomach without them being in the way. They grew even bigger and got saggy after my son was born. I am having them removed under local anaesthetic in the near future! Surgeon recommended leaving the capsules in and did not think I would need a lift...I am so excited to get rid of these implants, but am scared for the procedure and what they will look like after...will post updates!
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January 24, 2020
When you say intercostal nerves? How did it feel? I believe I am going through the same thing. I’ve had mine in 3 years and I constantly have pain under my left breast like burning pain and it hurts to push on it. One of mine has a dent in it on the bottom and when I brought that up to him he said that its Normal. I won’t have the money to take mine out for another year or 2 it’s 7,000 here for me to take out. I want them out and I regret getting them. I remember the first year I got them I was so happy with them and they looked all perky now they aren’t and I constantly have back issues. And they just sag now. To bad they aren’t cheaper to get removed
January 25, 2020
Luckily to have mine removed it was only $1850 butttt that being said I do need a separate surgery to get rid of this muscle deformity/strange feeling in my pec muscle...implants are a Hefty bill long term, it seems like the surgeries never end! The intercostal nerve pain was horrible, my surgeon explained that because my implants had bottomed out that most likely the implant was irritating a nerve or something...the pain was horrible was would radiate to my ribcage muscles and back and it literally hurt to breathe or move for weeks at a time. I have not had it once since removing them! Having breast implants is my biggest regret in life, I ruined a perfectly perky set of boobs and ruined perfect pec muscles :(
UPDATED FROM booboo133
Removal date booked
booboo133November 19, 2019
Booked for removal December 16 under local anaesthetic, wish me luck! I will be given a sedative to take before the appointment and am told it is a fairly fast procedure. Nervous for the procedure itself and also how they will look once removed...I am excited for the future with no boulders on my chest weighing me down
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November 19, 2019
Good luck:) I also just booked mine for Dec. 2nd. It will be done in 2 appts. I feel exactly the same way as you!
November 20, 2019
Good luck!! Are you having it done under local as well? You will have to give me an honest update—I am only taking 2 weeks off work so hope that is enough time
November 20, 2019
Yep, my first appt will be to aspirate the saline. She said I'd only need a couple days off for this. But then after 2 to 3 weeks of letting things settle, she will see if the implants are in a favourable position and we can take em out under local. But there's a chance it could go the general anaesthesia route if the implants are not in a good position. My doc said 2 to 3 weeks off work if and no chest exercises or anything like that! I'll definitely update though!
November 23, 2019
I had large breast and hated them because they drew too much attention. Had a reduction once and loved it because my back pain disappeared and my frame looked smaller and I could wear button-up shirts. Good luck to you and a happier future.
November 23, 2019
Three months ago I had my 18 year implants removed. They were round saline placed completely under the muscle and I never had any complications whatsoever. Problem is menopause caused me to go from a 34 C to a 34 E (34 DD in US brand bras were a bit small). I was self-conscious because I felt they made me look matronly and it was very difficult to find flattering clothing. I opted for an explant with a full lift and am delighted with the results. I am now a 34 C and a perky one at that. I do not think I would have been happy with my results without the lift. With the size of your implants I'm surprised your surgeon didn't recommend you have a lift at the time of removal.
October 28, 2020
Did you only have a lift or small implants put in? I had a C before my implants, but had huge 450cc's put in. It's been about 13yrs and I want them out, I don't know if I just want a lift or small gummy implants.
November 27, 2019
me to I thought for sure they would recommend a lift but every surgeon I saw said I won’t need one because I have enough breast tissue and my skin should bounce back...I am preparing for the worst and hoping for the best!! I’m super nervous about how they will look but excited to not be weighed down by these anymore, I fully agree implants actually made me self conscious and I wasn’t before —go figure
UPDATED FROM booboo133
Implants Removed
booboo133December 17, 2019
I had my removal procedure under local about two hours ago. The procedure was fairly simple and painless...I just the odd thing and was given more freezing, having the implants removed was a tugging feeling but it was all over relatively fast. My breasts look terrible, and sadly I still have the muscle distortion when I flex my chest muscle (which I thought would go away after)...follow up Friday so I will ask about that...here are some post-op photos (So far have not had any pain killers)
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December 19, 2019
It's so rare to see someone have submuscular implants removed with local- that's what I want!
I don't think they look bad at all! Give it time to let everything start settling!
I glad it was an easy procedure for you and I hope your follow up visit goes well!
I don't think they look bad at all! Give it time to let everything start settling!
I glad it was an easy procedure for you and I hope your follow up visit goes well!
December 20, 2019
They look like breasts look like after taking out implants! It takes time for the tissue to re organize and re fluff! Be gentle on yourself.
Mine took almost a year to fill out. Once you restart your normal activities you will see them start taking shape. Good luck!!!
Now they are noty hard and my natural breasts are hanging. This will be my 4th operation and total cost of $30,000.00 I wish I never had them done in the first place