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Explant of 421cc Sub-muscular Silicone Gel Implants - Transaxillary incision - After 8 Years
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I originally got my 420cc silicone gel implants...
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I originally got my 420cc silicone gel implants when I was 24 years old, most likely out of some type of insecurity. After many life changes, and personal growth. I felt that I had outgrown my implants. I also didn't like how they moved around under my skin, and make me feel tight in the chest (sometimes I felt it contributed to not allowing me to fully expand my chest & lungs). At only 5'-3" and 110 lbs, I also felt that the size of them make me look/feel heavier than I actually am. I had them removed two days ago, and I am having mixed feelings about it. I guess it is just a bit of a shock, and I am hoping that My skin will retract adequately. However, overall, I believe I have made the right decision. I can't wait to see the final result after healing.
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August 3, 2016
I think you look great! I am 5'4" too. I went in for the smallest implant on the market and left with 325 cc! The doctor made the choice on the operating table! He said he knew "what would like best on " me! I ran 6 miles per day and was very fit. I have the tightness in my chest that you describe. I am looking for the right doctor to take these 10 ten pounds off my chest. Again, you look very good. It just takes a while to get used to the change.
UPDATED FROM CS_O1
4 days post
Feeling Better About It
4 days post-op, and this week has been full of emotional ups and downs, from having feelings that I have made a horrible mistake, to feelings of greater self worth and inner strength. Right now, I am feeling like this was absolutely the right choice. The first time I took off my surgical garnment, I cried at the sight of my bare chest. Now I am feeling really good about it. I really wish I had never decided to get implants in the first place, but I am happy to have them out of my body. Now instead of feeling like a comical cartoon, I feel like a beautiful artist rendering. My breasts are a little smaller than they were before my ba, and not as firm, but I'm hoping that will improve with time. I still feel a little sore, though I have stopped taking the pain meds. And my upper inner right arm, underarm and right breast are still feeling numb. And it feels like I have a pinched or pulled nerve when I straighten my right arm, but I am hoping that is temporary.
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May 20, 2016
I had mine taking out 5/16/16 after 20 years. 38ddd to a full b small c. I was really nervous because huge boobs is all I knew and everyone knew me with. I was scared to death. Was hoping I would still feel like a woman. I have to say I'm so HAPPY!!! Everytime pull up my surgical bra I get so excited! I hated not being able to wear cute clothes! So far everything is perfect. Still have sensation in nipples. I love that I have small nipples again! Hope your healing continues to be awesome! Congrats on a whole new life!
May 21, 2016
I'm compelled to say how stunning your results are! You look just perfect. It sounds like you are able to see that for yourself based on your review, once you got over the initial shock of the change. Really, you are so lucky! I appreciate you sharing your story.
UPDATED FROM CS_O1
7 days post
1 week post
1 week post op, and I have to say trying on clothes has been kind of sad. None of my clothes seem to be fitting or looking good on. But I'm hoping that will change once I get out of my compression garnment, and can wear a bra with a little padding. Upside, my chest looks much more symmetrical in a bikini top. I am also looking forward to trying on some new clothes that I could never pull off with big boobs (plunging necklines!)
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May 24, 2016
Hey you look good! Tell me, are you wearing the compression all the time? I am after explant last week for 425 cc and trying to keep up hope they will retract. But I'm with you I like this better than everyone staring at me like a [RS bleep] star.
May 24, 2016
Yes, I was told to wear the compression garnment for 2 weeks. It is driving me nuts.
May 24, 2016
Driving me nuts too! I think I'm gonna wear it longer than 2 weeks just to see if results happen faster...but let's see if that lasts past 2 weeks lol
May 25, 2016
I just want to be able dress normally when I go out. My compression garnment is like a giant elastic band, and looks very awkward under clothing.
May 24, 2016
I pray to God, the universe or whatever you believe in to get the same result as yours, you look fav!! Yes to natural!!
May 25, 2016
My implants were originally put in through the armpit, so I had them taken out the same way.
May 25, 2016
I think you look great!
I'm scheduled for explant on June 30, and I've had so many emotions. I am terrified I will be deformed so seeing your pics make me feel much better. I hope to have as good results as you have!
Thank you for sharing!
I'm scheduled for explant on June 30, and I've had so many emotions. I am terrified I will be deformed so seeing your pics make me feel much better. I hope to have as good results as you have!
Thank you for sharing!
May 25, 2016
I felt the same way. I especially freaked out the day before surgery. I questioned if I was making the right decision. But now I feel so much better, relieved!
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