46, 3 Kids and I'm Done with Implants - Bellevue, WA

Hi All! I went in for my 3 month follow up yesterday (a couple of weeks late). Everything is healing nicely, PS still thinks the scars will fade and I'll see more fluffing. I am not sure, but even if everything stayed the same I'd be satisfied. I'm still not 100% used to seeing myself without implants -- I do like my new shape and am so glad to have the silicone OUT of my body -- I'm just not sure I look very good. I was able to get all of my photos from the PS -- it was fascinating to see where I started 14 years ago (when all I wanted was a LIFT!) and then the journey through two sets of implants and finally removal. It made me emotional to look at the progression. Ultimately, I am glad to be on the other side -- I just wish it wasn't such a long, expensive and painful journey.

Hello All! I finally am seeing some reduction in swelling and wanted to post some current photos. I was given the go-ahead to ditch the post-surgical compression bra last week and am allowed to wear "normal" bras (no wire, soft cup) now. I'm still a little tender so I didn't want to get professionally fitted yet. Plus, I know my final size will probably change as things continue to settle. I found some soft, wire-free Warners bras at Target that are fine for now (34A fits best).

I've had the steri strips off for two weeks and all my incisions are nicely closed up. I am now wearing silicone scar treatment strips for 20 hrs/day -- I will let you know how effective they are in a few weeks. This treatment is for 3 months. I'm actually very happy with my shape - I think they're pretty cute and perky :) And my overall body shape seems to make more sense now -- I look more athletic and proportionate (ironic because I was told the implants would create a better proportion and "balance out" my hips...HA!)

All in all, I'm feeling pretty good. Still getting used to the new figure -- it's so nice to wear normal clothes, like t-shirts, and not feel like I'm putting the girls on display. I definitely feel more like myself! I have not yet started back to my workout routine but hope to get that going in a week or so.

Overall -- GREAT decision, never doubted explant/lift were the right choice for me. I'd do it again in a heartbeat! Wishing you all a wonderful October and lots of peace & happiness.

It's amazing what a shower and some normal clothes can do to lift your spirits! I also really appreciate the kind words here - it is such a blessing to have the support of other women going through the same things.

I actually bought this sundress pre-explant knowing it would be a nice, light outfit for after surgery and it fits great!