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Getting my implants out tomorrow!!! 37 years old, 16 year old implants, saline, under muscle.
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I've never been more excited. Like many on this...
OiBoMay 26, 2016
WORTH IT$1,800
I've never been more excited. Like many on this forum, I had implants done too young (21 years old) because of my lack of self-esteem. I had NO boobs, none whatsoever, and just wanted to feel more feminine, more proportionate. I can honestly say that I've hated them since the first year I had them. I didn't go too big, just enough to fill out a C cup, but as years went by, I became more embarrassed about having them than before when I was completely flat.
I had saline, under the muscle and as you can see from the photo, they are now wide-set and hang off to the side. When I lie down they are almost in my armpit. Sleeping is uncomfortable, exercise, yoga, laying on my stomach for a massage, and I often get sharp unexplainable pains in the chest area.
Tomorrow is set. At 3pm, these toxic bags will be out of my body forever and I couldn't me more excited.
Will post updated photos.
I had saline, under the muscle and as you can see from the photo, they are now wide-set and hang off to the side. When I lie down they are almost in my armpit. Sleeping is uncomfortable, exercise, yoga, laying on my stomach for a massage, and I often get sharp unexplainable pains in the chest area.
Tomorrow is set. At 3pm, these toxic bags will be out of my body forever and I couldn't me more excited.
Will post updated photos.
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May 26, 2016
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Breast Implant Removal forum yet? Here's a great post to get you started. Hope you'll enjoy reading it, and maybe we'll see you posting in there soon :) Good luck, and please keep us posted!
Breast Implant Removal Tips (Pre-op, Surgery Day, and Post-op)
May 26, 2016
Hi, thanks for sharing. Are you doing it under local anesthesia? I had mine deflated four week ago and will wait two more weeks before removing. Good Luck, please keep us posted! It's a wonderful feeling to be small again.
May 26, 2016
Yes I did it under local. They deflated them and took the implant out all in about 30-45 minutes. Will post updated pics later.
May 27, 2016
I had mine done today! So happy to be rid of the fakeness and be back to me. Good luck!
May 27, 2016
Same here! I actually had my first consultation a few years after having them done! Didn't go through with it then, and had another one years later. Finally after 16 years it's done!
May 27, 2016
I called to ask for mine out the same week I got them in, lol. I've hated them from day 1! Mine are 15 yo , they were saline too under the muscle. My right developed a leak a few months ago....
UPDATED FROM OiBo
Day of treatment
They're out!
OiBoMay 27, 2016
It went quite well. I wasn't nervous at all, went into it very calm and confident. Local anesthesia, and I didn't even take the proposed Valium. The only sensation I felt was the warm saline that spilled down my chest and a slight tugging sensation. It was totally surreal. The first thing I immediately felt while lying there was how light my chest felt. The pressure was gone, I was able to breathe deeply. It was actually very liberating.
I highly recommend Dr. Caridi if you are in Austin. The staff was friendly and professional and I felt very comfortable.
It's admittedly scary to see yourself at first. I am hopeful however that they will shape up a bit. The nurse thinks my skin will retract nicely because I didn't have very big implants (probably around 270CC or so).
I'm going to have to wear a tight fitting sports bra for at least 3 weeks, making sure to place my areolas straight each time so they don't go all wonky on me.
It was definitely worth it.
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May 27, 2016
Interesting how different Drs are, mine said no compression and I don't even have a bra on now!
May 27, 2016
Where's your incision? Wow you look great! Have faith, thing will change from week to week.
May 27, 2016
Thanks! :-) Incision was under the breast, right on the scar from when I had them done. I think you can see it in one of the side shots.
May 27, 2016
I'm so glad you've decided to post about your experience! I just turned 38 and have 13 yr old saline, under muscle implants. I want them gone and I know I'll need a lift, as well. Pre implant, I was already a B/C, but very assymetrical. I'm hoping to have enough tissue or whatever to have a successful lift. Good luck with your recovery and keep up the positive attitude!!
May 27, 2016
Hello! Thank you for posting your pics. I am 40 years old. I had 450cc silicone implants removed yesterday. I had them in for 9 years. With implants I was a 34D, but my natural size is a 34A. My breasts post op, look very similar to yours. But I have faith that with time to heal the skin will retract and I'll begin to look and feel more normal.
I have drainage tubes in....I was surprised to see that you don't? Different doctors have different procedures I guess.
Thanks again for your cheery outlook and post!
I have drainage tubes in....I was surprised to see that you don't? Different doctors have different procedures I guess.
Thanks again for your cheery outlook and post!
May 28, 2016
Yes it seems the majority do drainage tubes and take the actual implant out later. Wonder why?
May 27, 2016
Congratulations!!
Your breasts have a good appearance and you have tissue, they will get very beautiful in a few weeks I am sure!
Take care and good healing!
Thanks a lot for share it, it's encouraugement for me.
Xoxo
Your breasts have a good appearance and you have tissue, they will get very beautiful in a few weeks I am sure!
Take care and good healing!
Thanks a lot for share it, it's encouraugement for me.
Xoxo
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OiBoMay 28, 2016
Don't see much of a change since yesterday. They are starting to itch. I went bra shopping today to find a nice tight sports bra and was so excited to be buying such small sizes!! I'm really hoping they start to fill in a little more soon!
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May 28, 2016
Hey Oibo, I'll keep an eye on you here, I'm hoping to explant in one month, my surgeon just wants me to wait and see if I can accept my new implants, but I'm done with them. I don't know how flat you were before, but I was very flat, and 17 years of implants. So your progress will be useful to me, as well as your strong, positive attitude. Judging by other women on here, our bodies will do for us what our surgeons and implants never could. Keep feeling good.xx
May 28, 2016
I was very very flat. All I really had were nipples. It feels wonderful having my real breasts back.
May 28, 2016
They will. The worst day for me was the third day. They looked rough compared to the 2nd day for some reason. Now they are looking fantastic...wearing the sports bra and compression bra 24/7 and only taking them off twice a day for massage with coconut oil. Also got some collagen, and drinking a lot of water and taking my vitamins. So far everything is great! Good advice for the nipples, mine have been looking a bit odd...but hopefully with your advice it works! Keep up the good work!
May 28, 2016
Coconut oil sounds like a good idea. I've been using an all natural plant based breast butter with olive oil, coco butter and Shea butter. I just had a look at your profile and they look really good. What does collagen do??
I think you made the best decision for your body :)
I will remove my implants too in a few weeks. And I am looking forward to begin to love my breasts as they are.
Take care and good luck for tomorrow! Xoxo
Good luck and good healing! :*