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Super Happy 35 Yr Old!! Removal Without Revision of 9 Year Old Silicone Implants, Above the Muscle. Asheville, NC

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Hello!! So, I did it! I had my 9 year old implants...

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Hello!! So, I did it! I had my 9 year old implants removed almost 2 weeks ago and I can't be happier!! I wanted to share with all you lovely ladies as I got inspiration and courage from all of your stories.

I got implants for reasons I'm sure many of us can relate to... years of insecurity + a jerk of a boyfriend who put me down for having small breasts instead of just loving me. Funny thing is I left him less than a year later and met the love of my life a few years after that. I'm now happily engaged and my fiance supported any decision I made, he just wanted me to be happy :)
(any man who doesn't mind emptying drains of my body fluids is a real keeper for sure!! )

In any case, I was active with them in for the 9 year, competing in triathlons and marathons and they didn't give me much trouble. However, over the years they got firmer and I felt silly and embarrassed about them. They became uncomfortable to run with and made me look heavier. I'd been thinking about removing for awhile and when I found this site, it became a reality.

I called many PMs and was not happy with even the phone service of most. I finally found one i LOVED!! Her name is Dr. Stern in Asheville, NC and she was so friendly, understanding and really took her time to answer all of my questions. She never gave me the ol "are you sure about this?" question and the office and staff was top notch. I'm in the health care field so I'm very very picky.

I had an explant without lift and the capsule was left in. I had it done on a Friday and was back to office work on Monday (drains were taken out Tuesday morning) I can't explain how happy I am, how free I feel!! Its like a weight has been lifted from me! I can't wait to hug my niece and nephew and not have them ask why my breasts are so hard :( I can reach across my body without two balloons getting in the way. AND, my breasts are bigger now than before ( I had slight tuberous breasts and it was corrected during the BA) I have cleavage, they are so soft and squishy and i LOVE them!!

Please feel free to ask any questions, I'd love to help and share my joy!
good luck to you all! you are all beautiful

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Colette Stern, MD

Colette Stern, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (14)

September 24, 2015
I'm so happy for you. You look really great and sound so happy! I love hearing how people change over the years and realize implants aren't really that important anymore. I'm loving my small size now. I can't believe how heavy the implants made me look and feel. Happy healing to you!
September 24, 2015
thank you so much! :)
September 24, 2015
Yay, thanks for sharing pictures! Every time I start to doubt my decision, I get on here to read stories and 99% of women don't regret it for a moment. I was really second-guessing myself this morning and your review just pulled me back off the ledge. I can't wait for my consultation with Dr Stern in a couple of weeks! You look great!
September 24, 2015
once I decided to do this, I tried not to thing about it too much, just because it is a big decision and I wanted to stick with it. My only regret is not getting it done sooner!! hang in there! and I hope you like Dr. Stern as much as I do :)
September 24, 2015
Oh, and the caption of "boobs should not sit like that" make me
Crack up. That's exactly why I rarely wear v-necks anymore, which used to be so flattering on me.
September 24, 2015
I know right?! I didn't wear that kind of neck line often, for that reason
September 25, 2015
Thank you for sharing, I am so glad that I found RS and every one of you beautiful ladies that have shared your stories. I can't even explain how much your stories have helped me overcome anxiety, depression and fears.
September 25, 2015
I read your post, I'm so sorry things have been so hard!! what a nightmare! Hang in there, it will get better :)
September 25, 2015
Hi I'm so happy for you and I'm 1 day post op. Although I'm very happy with results I'm a little bit worried about a kind of flattened dint in my righ breast. Did/do you have any dinting? Good luck with your recovery. X
September 25, 2015
good morning! I kept my wrap on for 2 days without removing it so only saw my cleavage. They were def oddly shaped after taking off the wrap and I think it took about a week for them to start un-denting. But, I figured I'd had implants there for 9 years, I'm sure it will take a little bit of time for them to readjust.

good luck!! keep us posted :)