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Implant removal 4yr old 425cc 28 no kids

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I'm wanting to remove my four year old 425cc...

TheTiny87
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I'm wanting to remove my four year old 425cc mentor silicon implants. I got them at the age 24, right after having lost a pregnancy at five months justation. My BF at the time (not anymore) was heavily judgmental of my decrease in breast volume after losing the baby. Being over emotional and extremely insecure at the time, I sprung for a BA and locked down the first doc I met with. I loved them at first and enjoyed being full again, but as time has gone by, I have been experiencing tons of sporadic nerve pain, back and neck pain and soreness and tenderness throughout my breasts, and the most pain in my right breast. I am ready for these things to be gone ASAP, be back to my natural self.. I'm currently going to consultations and trying to find a surgeon. Looking to have this done before fall. I'm so on the fence about whether or not to get a lift. I want to be a 32C, I think that's perfect for my tiny frame but I do have quite a bit of breast tissue, and am afraid they won't go back to that size without a lift to remove the skin. I really want to split the procedures apart but the cost is outrageous to do it that way. Struggling with what to do.

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Tina Smith, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 23, 2016
Your implants looked like mine. I had implants 17 years ago, above the muscle with saline. Got 500 cc's. 3 years ago, I decided to get them replaced and go under the muscle to get a more natural looking breasts. Because the old implants were old and hard, not to mention saggy, I had a lift as well as new implants. Not an easy journey for me as I have thin tissue and thin skin as well. Long story short, I have had 5 surgeries on my left breast, then I went and had the new " gummy bear" implants put in 3 months ago. LOVE the way they looked but I had to have them removed. ( my story is in these posts) So now I have to wait to get them re implanted and in the meantime, not happy with my little boobies. If I knew now what I new then, I would of not gotten a lift, I would of gone a little smaller implant and went with the new tear-drop implants, WAY more natural looking and the best type of implant for thin tissue. Not sure your age but you look young enough that in my opinion, you wouldn't need a lift, just a nicer more natural looking implant.
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July 25, 2016
I really don't think you will need a lift. You are very young and have not had them in that long. I have read that if they are not over 800cc a person can expect reasonably the skin retracting back to pre BA. I have done a lot of research and seen a lot of pictures and most woman go back to the way they were before and they look fine. I live in Santa Fe, had a consult there in ABQ with Dr. Chen, I liked him, but the price was going to $5,300 something. So I am going back to Scottsdale, AZ where I got them 18 years ago. I will be getting them out on August 3rd and I cannot wait!!!!
Good luck with everything!
July 30, 2016
He should have appreciated you. You are beautiful and always have been. You are going to look great after. You are young and haven't had them in long, they should bounce back. Sorry that you had to have this hard time. Much love and happiness is ahead of you.
August 1, 2016
Dont lift! You are beautyful just beeing the natural you.
August 11, 2016
$5,000 for explant in Portland OR
UPDATED FROM TheTiny87
13 days pre

Explant surgery scheduled!!!

TheTiny87
I have decided to have just the explant procedure and see how the healing goes and whether or not i will need a lift after a year or more. My health insurance is covering the removal, and I cannot wait to be back to my whole, natural self.

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July 27, 2016
I'm sooo happy to hear this and know your health will be better for it, yes you are actually saving yourself so much extra stress, pain and loss of income in the long run!... Yay another one getting out of the net of self persecution to fit a wrong cultural "norm"... You'll be absolutely beautiful in your natural skin! :) xxxx all the best and just read tons about scar capsule removal where the poisons leach to, and detox, then all the best with becoming a healthy happy Mum one day... Love and hugs sweetness! Xxxx
July 28, 2016
Thank you so much for the support!!
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July 29, 2016
And I'm so sorry for your loss luvy... So sad, I'm sure you'll make a wonderful loving Mum one day... Xxxx Totally here for you if you ever want to message me! Xxxx
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July 29, 2016
Ps, keep us updated?!... :) [RS bleep]
July 29, 2016
Lucky you that Insurace covers ex plant- mine does not-
I'm voting for equal health care for ALL
My surgery is in few days
February 27, 2019
How did you get it to cover?
UPDATED FROM TheTiny87
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Counting down the hours...

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It's almost 4am and I haven't slept a wink. Not a single position is comfortable as I feel these huge implants squishing into all corners of my breast pocket. I was so annoyed earlier tonight when I tried to cuddle with my BF and be the big spoon. I couldn't get close to him without my implants hurting me and being in the way. 8 days and it cannot come soon enough. I find it so mind boggling that I wanted to look like this and didn't get my implants a second thought until the last year and a half. Funny how life works out and your mind and outlook matures. I wish I had never done this to begin with, but I'll be so glad when it's over. I really have a good feeling about the results post explant. I'm also reading a lot about women finding sensitivity back in their breast after removal. I know nothing is guaranteed, but I'm crossing my fingers big time for that kind of result. Anyone else notice sensation coming back after explant/removal? Any hope would be awesome. Wishing I could fall asleep even for just an hour or so.....

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August 2, 2016
Good luck!! I am in the same position as you, had mine 4 years and getting them out Aug 23rd! I also am hoping for the sensation to return. And know exactly what you mean about implants getting in the way :( look forward to hearing how it goes for you :)
August 2, 2016
Scheduled August 31 24 years old 690 CCs
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August 3, 2016
So sorry to hear you're losing sleep!... And so happy to know your day of freedom is nearly here!.. :) all the best for regaining you!, and we looked similar so if you've got more tissue, and obviously you do, you'll look wonderful I bet! [RS bleep] :)
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August 3, 2016
Ps, I seem to have more sensation than with implants in the right which before BA had the most... So yes, some can be pressure related, some cut thru nerves etc... Hoping yours is pressure!!! :) [RS bleep]
August 4, 2016
Good luck! I'm having mine out tomorrow! I keep going from anxious to excited, back and forth. I cannot wait to have them out but feeling very worried about the surgery itself. In 24 hrs I will be implant free!
August 6, 2016
Good luck to you! I have 425cc as well and am scheduled for September 28th. Can't wait to get these toxic bags out. I got autoimmune disease within a year of getting mine. Hope recovery goes smoothly for you.
August 6, 2016
Ok so this is weird. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colities / Crohn's disease almost exactly one year after implanting. Is this a coincidence??
August 6, 2016
After everything I've read on implants and autoimmune disease, I don't think it is just a consequence. If you haven't read up on it, you should.
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August 7, 2016
I think blaming implants for certain serious diseases can be more harmful than anything, this is a platform for well wishes to others in their situation, not to be diagnosing someone that has other medical issues, no need to scare someone if you are not an expert.
August 7, 2016
Cards2009- This platform is to support the people going thru these processes in many forms. The fact that I am finding out more and more people have been diagnosed with autoimmune disease after implantation does not scare me and I am thankful and grateful to have learned this while going thru my explant. I will actually read up on it because it can't hurt.