Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal REVIEWS

40 and Ready to Explant. - Omaha, NE

ORIGINAL POST

I got implants 8 years ago at 32. I have always...

boobies456
WORTH IT$3,600
I got implants 8 years ago at 32. I have always been very flat chested and made fun of my whole life not just for being skinny but for not having boobs. Always being compared to other girls. Which led up to me searching the Internet for 6 years for breast implants. I wish in my searches I had come across sites like this, if I had I never would have had implants. Thinking back I can't believe I put myself through an unnecessary surgery with a young child. Now with another young child I'm thinking of doing it again but this time to remove them and move on. I have not been a functioning person since deciding this is what I'm doing. I realized I wasn't going to replace them later and I would rather do it now while my skin is still able to bounce back better. However I haven't been able to eat or sleep right for a month and my PS was unavailable but the nurses did their best to answer questions and curb my anxiety. I have never in my life had an anxiety attack for a month like this in my life. I am terrified about the outcome. My PS is Dr. Montag and she did a great job on my implants. I have never had a problem with them. I go to see her tonight to talk about removal. Nervous as to what she will say. I already booked a date for surgery next Monday but its dependent on what she says tonight thats how determined I am to do this, I just want it over with and it can't happen soon enough. My husband is supportive and keeps telling me it will all be ok and he loves me no matter what. I can't help but fear the outcome. I don't know my measurements from before, I just always assumed I was a 32-34a after breast feeding smaller. I can't find my implant paper work but after I was a 34 B maybe c. Mentor saline round smooth under the muscle. Looking at others on here and reading stories has helped. I can only hope to end up like some of the ladies on here. I won't mind being small again just afraid of looking deformed I guess.

boobies456's provider

Marie E. Montag, MD

Marie E. Montag, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 83 Reviews
PROFILE

boobies456 rating for Dr. Montag:

Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Phone or email responsiveness
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Payment process
Wait times

Replies (1)

User Avatar
June 18, 2015

So sorry about your anxiety! We are here for you, so reach out when needed. :)

UPDATED FROM boobies456
6 days pre

Consultation

boobies456
Went to consultation. My PS already knew what I was coming in for. I think her nurses told her how much I was freaking out, calling everyday and having bad anxiety. She didnt try to talk me out of it. She just explained the procedure. I asked her opinion on what I may look like after. Given I haven't had problems and no other surgeries and given i don't appear to have a thick capsule she expects me to go back to my pre augmentation shape just a little saggier. Which having had them in for 8 years and breast fed one baby with them I expect that. So surgery is the 22nd. I will see how comfortable I am posting pics for others.

I plan on as soon as I can after this to finish working with my personal trainer to not only improve myself physically but to keep my mind off of my breasts while they are reshaping these next few months.

Also to redo my wardrobe to get clothes that are flattering to small boobs. I plan on embracing myself more and just being happy no matter what.

Replies (2)

User Avatar
June 16, 2015
I think we're all in a similar boat here, I'm also really worried and can't wait to have my explant done but also wishing I had a bit more time to do a little research into alternative options. My surgeon doesn't plan to remove the capsules or use drains and as I've had my implants for 21 years this worries me a bit:( I'm so confused and don't know what to do. I want them out asap as I think they are poisoning me but GPs and consultants in the UK all seem to be of the opinion that implants are safe and inert within the body. I feel like I'm swimming against the tide.... little me against all the supposedly well qualified medical professionals... I don't stand much chance really. When I started this journey I was focussed mainly on what my body image would be after explant, and if I could cope with this psychologically. However, now my focus of concern seems to be on the medical aspect as the more I read, the more connections I am making between my implants and ill health. It's such a worry, maybe I should stop reading!!!
This website is great for all the practical and emotional support from other ladies who are in the same situation. I wish you lots of luck with your explant I hope it goes well. I think the general consensus on here is that having the explant done is a no-brainer, I think the 'Worth-It' percentage is something like 97 or 98 so it speaks for itself that you are definitely doing the right thing xx
June 16, 2015
Thanks. I think back to when I got them and I know I was self concious but I can't remember now why I was so set on getting these. My husband always said I don't want you to get a tattoo so I never did. Even though he said time and again I looked fine I wished he would have said no to implants lol. I wish I would have thought it through better. I guess Live and learn. I'm scared of the outcome cause you just don't know. I keep going over in my head why did I even put myself through this. I'm hoping after Monday that's it and to just move on. That's always easier said then done. I will say that for the most part they did help me with self esteem and confidence and did change me for the better. But now I see I could have done so many other things for myself and gotten the same effect.

So after this I'm going to do those things I should have done the first time. Going to work hard with my personal trainer, going to change my clothe choices to fit me not change me to fit clothes. Throw myself into charity work and just enjoy my family.

I wish you the best in your journey and hope you find the help you need.
UPDATED FROM boobies456
5 days pre

Why I want to explant.

boobies456
1. I don't want future surgeries. (Wish I would have thought that one out better.) At 32 I thought I was invincible and that these were a must to be accepted.
2. Health. I haven't had problems from them that I know of but want to avoid future problems.
3. I notice them all the time. It's like carrying to bags of water around. Doesn't feel right or natural.
4. This should have been number one cause its actually was my first thought when considering removal was if there is ever a zombie apocalypse. I don't think there will be very many PS around working if that happens.

Replies (2)

June 20, 2015
ahahah #4 is great :)).. this is kind of thing I was thinking about as well: If any world collapse happens one day what would I do with my implants in??
User Avatar
January 7, 2024
Oh my gosh!! Literally ALL my reasons too!!!! I explanted in October of 2023, and I just cannot believe you said the "Zombie Apocalypse" LOL!! Literally SAME!!!!