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3 years post explant update! Feels great to be me.. now implant free! Living life natural and happy! :)

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2 years post

Almost 3 Years!!

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WORTH IT$3,500
Still BEST decision to have had my implants removed! Couldn't be happier! :)

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Gwen Maxwell, MD

Gwen Maxwell, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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L
April 13, 2016
You look so good! Thank you so much for telling your story, the photos of the progress, and even the tips on bras and cream. Everything is so helpful! Im having my explant 1 july and I'm already scared. All of your stories help to calm my nerves. Thanku!
H
April 13, 2016
Thanks for updating! These long term reviews are very interesting I think, and Im glad youre still happy about your decision! :)
P
April 15, 2016
Thank you so much for your post! you look so good! I am so glad for you! where are your scars? I can't see them!! :)
S
September 21, 2016
Did Dr. Maxwell perform your explant?
C
March 12, 2018
Loved reading your whole journey! You look fantastic. I’m getting mine out next month( April, 2018). Im obsessed with this site, and never even thought about getting them out till I read about all these women and how much better they look and feel after they get them removed. Don’t think I’ve read about any one who wasn’t happy after removal.
A
September 2, 2018
hi I am curious did you take yours out already? thinking of taking mine out but worried how they will look after have had them for 19 years saline was a 34A before right now a 34C didn't go too big but have seen picture of removals that don't look good. I know everyone's skin is different. Any advice will help thanks
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1 year post

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Hi all! I decided to update since I have not been on here in awhile. I had a new baby in the beginning of the year, and my breasts are bigger now than they have been because of the pregnancy. I am also currently breastfeeding. My breasts feel better than ever and I cannot tell you how truly nice it is to have gone thru pregnancy and now to be breastfeeding implant free!! I have never been happier with my results. Hope all of you are as well :)

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April 18, 2015
P.S. Hoping to keep a lot of this "fluff" I have gotten from the pregnancy. I feel likes my breasts have grown a lot naturally. I think over time they have been able to fill out again and fluff up. (Pictures taken post feeding with both breasts emptied).
N
April 18, 2015
I had a baby 16 months ago and am still nursing implant free (removal was in 2012). I am with you about how nice it felt to go through pregnancy and to nurse without the implants! Congratulations on your baby!
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B
April 20, 2015
Aw thank u! I know.. Implant free is fabulous isn't it!! ;)
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M
April 19, 2015
Congratulations on the new baby!! How did your procedure go, local or general? was going to ask above but thank you for sharing, I'm just waiting to save the money for mine, can't wait to get them removed, had pain today after working outdoors all day:( TY again.
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April 20, 2015
Thank u!! Procedure went great! Was all done local.. No anesthesia!! Yay!! Best decision of my life!:)
V
April 19, 2015
what cc's did you have before explant and for how many years???
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April 20, 2015
350cc under the muscle (saline). Had them for 7 years before explanting.
V
April 19, 2015
you think you look a little different than before B/A because of implants or because of breastfeeding?
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April 20, 2015
Because of pregnancy and breastfeeding. They have helped fluff everything out again. :)
UPDATED FROM BecomingMeAgain
8 months post

7 months post!

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Just wanted to leave a quick update as I have not been on here on a while. I am doing well. I am loving my real breasts. They get better with time. I feel that a little bit of my skin has D-fluffed but that's okay. I looked a little bit more fluffy after surgery I'm assuming because of fluid and swelling. Overall I am ecstatic about my results. I love having my real..soft..warm..breasts back again! :) hoping everyone else is doing well!!!!

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CE
January 16, 2014
Great posts. Thank you for sharing. I have had issues with both sides leaking (already replaced one side now the other side has leaked) and have had my implants 4 years. I have three small children and work. Surgery scares the heck out of me. I have been considering explanation this time instead of replacing my currently deflated side. They are so uncomfortable and heavy. They look great but with all the troubles and limitations I have now it's just not worth it. I wish I would never have gotten them. Your time lapse was super helpful and I cannot wait to remove my implants. Thanks again.
Z
January 17, 2014
Wow you look great and how amazing the body and the way it heals. I am so happy for you! Thank you for sharing your story. I just finally found my Dr and can not wait to get mine out. Scared to see what they will look like when I am done but excited to be implant free. I am still breast feeding so it will be interesting to see if I will be able to continue once the explant is done :) We shall see. Thanks again.
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January 19, 2014
Yay, looking fantastic!!!
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W
February 3, 2014
You should be ecstatic! You look great. Do you think the boob tube cream helped you any?
G
April 28, 2014
You look wonderful! Your progress is amazing!