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36yrs Old 2 Kids Breast Implant Removal No Replacement or Lift - Allentown, PA

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Decided to have my breast implants removed after...

Joeygrldd
$2,800
Decided to have my breast implants removed after having implants since I was about 20yrs old. I had saline over the muscle but then at 25 had them replaced with silicone under the muscle (way better, more natural appearance and look). Developed an auto immune disease not long after getting my implants and never thought it was from my implants until my cousin who had silicone implants developed the same auto immune disorder, which got me thinking my implants could be a possible cause. At age 36 right after having my second and finally child. ( my 1st was bf my implants) my breasts were huge a 34ddd-e. They were way too big I felt for my tiny frame And I was also worried they may be contributing to my enlarged lymph nodes and joint pain from my auto immune disease. So I decided to remove my implants. Now that they have been out for almost 6 months. I'm a bit unhappy with the appearance but my joint pain does feel a lot better and my energy level has greatly improved. Wanted to share my story n a few pics so others can see what to expect from a removal of large implants without a replacement or lift. Prior to any of my implants my natural breasts were perfectly even and symetrical. Now my right nipple is very indented. My left is slightly indented. I was told Bc the Dr. That placed my silicone implants thru a nipple incision that even tho they were removed under neith the breast the old scar tissue on my nipple , and swelling was causing this and it would improve over time. It has not improved so far. And may even look a lot worse than it had right after my surgery. Btw I never had this problem bf my implants or with my implants. Only after the removal did it start.

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Johnny Chung, MD, FACS

Johnny Chung, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 12, 2015
Congratulations on taking care of your auto immune disease! I think you look fine after explant. I've had 360 saline, under the muscle since August 2006 and have a number of auto immune problems - just realized that all of my health problems started shortly afte the implants. Now I cannot wait to get the explant surgery - am even trying to schedule it smack in the middle of summer because my health is so bad. I was a very small A- cup prior to the implants and I think that I will look pretty awful after explant but don't care - just want to feel healthy again. Will try to post pre and post explant.
June 13, 2015
I think u will feel a lot better. My energy has increased a lot and my joint pain has gotten so much better. I still get some bad days but I feel 80% better than I did with the implants. I hope your health improves too
June 14, 2015
June 14, 2015
That is so rude. Not helping. And did you read what she was experiencing? Why are you here?
June 14, 2015
You're the one who needs psychotherapy you jerk! It's because her health meant more then her looks.
June 14, 2015
Ktrov. You are not a nice person........and that's not a nice way to live this one life you have.
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June 14, 2015
I believe the premise of this site is to offer advice, affirmation, compliments not criticism. Evidently your posting in the wrong place.
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June 14, 2015
I think you look really good. Soft. Implants don't offer that look. I also ex planted through the nipple and have asymmetry and a very minor nipple dent. I had saline under breast so they deflated them prior to removal and the incisions are small. Still, give it a year and see what you think. You look really wonderful either way, but I think the natural you is actually more sensual.
June 15, 2015
Thank you
June 14, 2015
What type of symptoms where you having
June 14, 2015
June 14, 2015
Lala, both your comments on this site are rude and unhelpful.
June 14, 2015
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June 14, 2015
How do you know what everyone else is thinking choliecat? Please speak for yourself and not others. Maybe you should go do some research on how implants can affect you before passing judgements.
June 14, 2015
I am actually shocked to see such a hurtful and insensitive comment on this page! When a woman makes the decision to reverse her decision to have bigger breasts it's a conflict we all know that we won't look the same after ex plant and hope for the best outcome as we try and adjust to our new look which differs greatly from having implants ! So to have you say something sooo harsh it just mean !! I think you look fine given the trauma and with massage they will settle xx happy healing xx
June 14, 2015
First comment out of the gate, choliecat (unless, of course, you're also lala). Guessing you are here to troll, not to help. Watch out for karma.
June 15, 2015
I'm sorry you feel you wouldn't be happy with the look of your breasts if they were like that. I'm glad I have the self confidence to be happy with my body even if my nipples don't improve further. I am going to improve the nipple indent that's caused by scar tissue pulling on that spot. But when you feel a lot better health wise you come to the realization that looks are not everything in this world. Of course I look better in the bf pic. I was lucky enough to have the stereotypical ideal body type. I'd love to see what your body looks like. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that prob wouldn't be happy with your current appearance. Hopefully you never have to deal with any cosmetic issues since it sounds like you wouldn't have the self confidence to live with it. Thank you for your post I respect all opinions and I think it's great that the real self community sees many view points
June 15, 2015
After reading all of lalas posts on this site you can tell she is unfortunately someone who is very unhappy with her appearance so she trolls on sites like this lashing out at others to try and feel better about herself. I feel bad for people like her. They will never be TRUELY happy.
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June 15, 2015

I agree, Happy, which is why I've hidden those comments. They totally violate the spirit of this community, which is choosing health and comfort over what society might deem "ideal". I won't have it, so please PM me if you see more these trolls.

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June 15, 2015
Thank you Angie!
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June 15, 2015

You are very welcome!

June 17, 2015
Thank you so much!
June 20, 2015
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I'm glad she wrote it to me since I am unfazed by her but I'd hate to see her upsetting anyone else that might be self conscious of their removal.
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June 20, 2015
Joeygrldd - perfect response above. Love it! Xoxo
UPDATED FROM Joeygrldd
9 months post

Update

Joeygrldd
Went back to the Dr to see if there was anything he could do about the indents right under my nipples that appeared after removing my implants. Dr. Chung let me know they were due to scar tissue from my old incisions. He said he can fix them by removing the old scar tissue and re- stitching the area that would then lie flat instead of being indented. I was happy he was able to correct this problem and even offered to do it at no charge to me other than the surgical room fee. I am having the procedure performed on 11/19/15 and will post photos of the results shortly after. Dr. Chung is a good surgeon and I'm confident we will reach a pleasing result. You know a Dr cares when he is willing to work with you to fix a problem even if it was caused by old scar tissue when my implants were placed from a prior Dr. I look forward to sharing my results with the real self community.
BTW. I am still happy with the decision I made to remove my implants. I feel lighter and confident in my new skin. My only regret Was feeling I needed to get the implants in the 1st place. As I've gotten older I realize what's important in life. And I really like the look of smaller breasts. Plus they are super slimming in clothing.

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October 28, 2015
That is great that he is willing to help. He should. I myself am a skeptic and would think that has was blaming it on my prior surgeries when it was something he caused. That is why he is willing to fix it. Not take responsibility for it happening, but look like the good guy for fixing it. See, I said I am a skeptic. :)
All that matters is he is going to fix it. I wish you the very best and just be glad they are out. I bet your Autoimmune disorders continue to get better.
I am 3 months since my Explant and my right breast, the nipple is stuck in. I am still very swollen on that side so the Dr said to give it more time, wait for,the swelling to fully go down, and since it does not hurt as much now, I am to pull the nipple out several times a day.
Best of luck to you and I hope you continue to feel better and better. :)
November 20, 2015
Yes mine was the left nipple that was indented. I was told to keep pulling it out and it would resolve on its own once the swelling went down but unfortunately for me it never went back to normal. I hope yours does but if not it can be corrected surgically.
UPDATED FROM Joeygrldd
10 months post

Post op update of nipple indent repair

Joeygrldd
Just had the surgery yesterday to remove the scar tissue that was causing my nipples (especially the left one) to look indented. So far it looks a lot better one day post op. I posted a few pics so anyone else that may be experiencing this after having large implants removed knows and can see it can be corrected. I'm happy the Dr was able to help :) ps the black looking scaring under my nipples is my stitches. They will remain in for awhile and I'm sure once out my results should look a lot better. I hope this helps anyone else that may be experiencing the same. I was lucky to have a wonderful Dr and he has a Great office/staff.

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November 21, 2015
Looking good! Your doc did a nice job.
November 23, 2015
Thank you. Yes he did. I'm really happy he was able to correct the nipple indentation I experienced after initially removing my implants. It's only been 3 days now since the surgery but I am already satisfied with the results. I will post more after pics after my stitches r out and I'm a bit more healed. :)
November 22, 2015
That's awesome girl. You look wonderful.
November 23, 2015
Thank you. It's been 3 days today n results r getting better and better.
November 23, 2015
So happy for you! You look fantastic! xoxo
November 26, 2015
Thank u