48 Yr Old Mom, Explanting 24 Yr Old 275cc Sub Peck Saline Implants - Atlanta, GA

I had 3 consults including a re-check from my regular breast care doctor after my PS consults. I did a consult with my regular breast doctor after 1 PS wanted to take my lympth nodes out. After more diagonstics fr my reg breast dr, lynoth nodes were found healthy no removal needed. It scared me not to mention that PS also found "debris" in 1 implant via ultra sound diagnostics. That was also unfounded both by my regular breast Dr imaging, and my explant photos of my implants showing no debris. I had my explant done with Dr. Ghazi. I highly recommend him. Again, get multiple opinions, don't rush this decision of WHO will explant you. I think the conflict arises when a PS is trying to rush you. That's a red flag. I hope this helps someone! I am thankful I didn't rush WHO did my explant.

Hi atno1,
Did I answer your consult question ? I'm trying to avoid saying anything directly negative about any PS, because I may have had a negative experience or perhaps my situation wasn't aligned with a particular PS, others may need that typen of PS. In my case, I was only experiencing mild symptoms to my saline implants ( fatigue, memory loss, mild, that could be chalked up to another cause) so I felt a Dr. Kolb was just too aggressive of an approach for me. Out of respect to those that are ill from implants , her drastic approach may be what they need.
Are you currently experiencing illness that may be linked to your implants?
Hope this helps! Let me know I'm happy to try and help.

It sounds like you are right about Dr. Kolb being to aggressive. I've done some research and had a few consults and my PS is going to remove my implants along with most of the capsule. He said he does not want to destroy my breast tissue. My feeling, and I could be completely wrong, is that, once the foreign object, the implant, is removed, the body will resorb the implant and fight of the remaining infection (if there is any). The other thing is, how can a doctor push for such an aggressive surgery without actually seeing what's inside, as far as capsule, etc. Why not just try for minimal and, if needed, you can always have a more aggressive surgery later but can't take back damage done. Also, a lot of the symptoms (which I have been experiencing as well), are also linked to many other illnesses (adrenals, etc.).I trust my surgeon very much, as he cares for me like family and I can't imagine that he would not do the very best for me. Anyways, I just happened to come across your comment about that one website... and I agree! Seems like maybe a money making scam, but I could be totally wrong (just my theory).

Hi sakedrop 10,
Thx you for your comment! We are truly speaking the same language on so many levels! I drove myslef (hubbie & kids) crazy for a month AGNOZING over the best procedure , approach and plastic surgeon! It's so conflicted regarding enbloc or not??. To lift or not during explant??? There is very limited research and data to support drastic explant surgery if you only have minor symptoms as I have (mild memory loss, mild fatigue, minor hair loss, low libdo, poor vision). I did exactly what you said, I did minimal explant ( only explanted with drains, no capsulectomy no lift no lympth nodes out) and if I need to later I will get more done. I'm thrilled with my results 10 days post explant!!!!!
Before I even had a consult with Dr. Kolb she had diagonsed me with needing a drastic explant, lift, detoxification etc. Then when I had my consult she said I needed my lympth nodes out (only after skimming the records I brought), capsulectomy, drains, and a lift ( before I had even taken my dress off, there was NO gown\smock just lifted my dress over my head ) then proceeded to do sydo applied kinesiology to determine what supplements I needed ( there was like 17 checked off her paper). Mind you this psydo applied kinesiology was literally her saying hold a piece of paper on my chest and having me repeat what she was saying to determine if I needed that supplement or detoxification product. For real! Still shaking my head.
Since I've had numerous biopsies and aspirations of my breast, I went back to my regular breast doctor to get her opinion on lympth nodes and her interpretation of the ultra sound I got done the day I saw Dr. Kolb at the imaging center across the street from her office that she had me go to prior to my appointment. Diagnostics at my regular breast doctor show NO ISSUES with my lympth nodes that would warrant taking them out! It also showed NO DEBRIS in my implant as Dr. Kolb
'S imaging center showed FURTHERMORE my implants that were removed showed NO DEBRIS after surgery!!!!!!!!
So, I went to the plastic surgeon my breast doctor recommended, Dr. Ghazi and have been nothing but over the moon satisfied with ALL interactions, professionalism, surgery and et all!
Again, I apologize to anyone who perceived my words as anything other than what there meant to be, simply my journey!
Then her office saying there was cancellations and I should schedule surgery sooner. All the while NO real studies to determine exactly what I needed. So stressful!!
I am truly not trying to discourage anyone who feels this is the type of surgeon they need. There are lots of reviews of people who say she saved their lives! It just wasn't a good fit for me and was too unsettling . this is only an account of my experience , and what was best for me.

I think im happy thus far. It's hard to tell how they look with the drains, swelling and ace bandage wrap. I was fortunate that the left one had deflated already a few months ago. So I was able to get a good feel of what they will look like. Small a cup.
I will post photos Monday when I get these drains out. I hope that they will just be small and not deformed from having a sub peck implants for 24 years.
Thx for your comment!
Appreciate the support!

Hi 2448, well done for ex planting. I had mine done yesterday and am coming to terms with the changes. My left is quite indented as the capsule was thick and PS said there was a fair bit of scar tissue. I've got drains also. Considering all they have been through the results aren't anything I didn't expect really.

Hope you are healing well. Please keep us posted with your progress .

Did you have the scar tissue removed? I am trying to decide what way to go. Do you need the drains?

Also did you have children in those 24 years?

Yes, it is $6,000.00. Explant with drains, no lift, no replacement no capsulectomy.

I do feel better! I highly recommend Dr. Ghazi. He and his office staff/facility were amazing! Pls get multiple opinions esp if you're considering a drastic surgery (beyond just explain ting with drains).
I'm happy to answer any questions, it can be very stressful finding the right dr.
Good luck!