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explanted and horrifed
UPDATED FROM tinaesp
No progress post explant AND after scar removal surgery
$10,000
I thought I'd share where I'm at. After 2nd about with CC, I explanted in Dec. 2012, and due to tethering, I again had surgery in November 2013 to release my nipples from the scar tissue. Well, you can see the results - no progress. It's heartbreaking because I didn't have the implants for more than a year. The first implants were in July 2011, and replaced in March 2012 due to CC. I got CC again, and these 2nd implants were removed in December 2012.
I've massaged, had the surgeon inject each breast (post scar tissue surgery) with collagen for months - no avail. He believes I'll need yet another surgery to release the nipples, but my luck has been so bad, I just don't know what to do.
Aside from the expense, which you all know is depressing, I've had four miserable years.
What should I do?
I've massaged, had the surgeon inject each breast (post scar tissue surgery) with collagen for months - no avail. He believes I'll need yet another surgery to release the nipples, but my luck has been so bad, I just don't know what to do.
Aside from the expense, which you all know is depressing, I've had four miserable years.
What should I do?
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UPDATED FROM tinaesp
It's been 5 weeks since my Saline Implants were...
It's been 5 weeks since my Saline Implants were explanted due to very severe capsular contracture. I cry every night - not because the implants are out - for that I'm grateful as I'm pain free. I cry because now I am Frankenstein. Not only am I flat chested again, but my breasts have collapsed inside themselves.
My surgeron has asked me to massage massage massage - but I'm so scared I'm permanently disgusting.
My surgeron has asked me to massage massage massage - but I'm so scared I'm permanently disgusting.
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February 8, 2015
I am so sorry. I can't begin to imagine your pain. I know that my words cannot do much to ease your suffering or change how you view yourself but please know that you are NOT disgusting. Your breasts do not solely make up who you are as a person. I'm sure you are beautiful in so many ways. For one, you are very brave to share your experience and I'm confident many women will learn from it and others who share the same problem will feel less alone.. I wish I could convey how much my heart goes out to you but words can only do so much. I will keep you in my heart and prayers...
February 27, 2015
Hi, I am so sorry this has happened. I wish it could be undone. I am sending the best of health and recovery to you which is most important of all. You are brave, generous and amazing for sharing your story with us. I am not getting implants now because of your story and others. You have helped me and probably many, many other women see that it is not worth it to put our health and bodies at risk to have bigger boobs to be what we think might be more attractive to men (which is usually not the case). Most men actually don't like really big and fake breasts. Most important is what we do in our lives and how we help others. Thank you and bless you.
UPDATED FROM tinaesp
Actually, January 30th is six weeks since my...
Actually, January 30th is six weeks since my explant, not 5 weeks. After 4 weeks I thought things would get better (see the photos) but not.
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January 31, 2013
I was happy too,when all the pain went away ,i hud the doctor and said thank-you ,he knew i was in pain .the implant was to my side so bad that i wore a bra for over a year .night and day i couldnt take it off it hurt so bad .when the surgery was over .i cry because i had no breast and i had breast all my life.and they were big .but since i was getting older i wanted then fuller .and because of dr foster i have no breast .sometimes i am really sad i know my husband dont find be as sexy anymore ,but i know he loves me so much .but i wont stop until i get breast again ,so i can feel good not only in my heart but my mind.so dont give up after you heel .youll make it thought all the bad wish you well .i will wait to see how your doing .
March 25, 2013
I just want to get hit by a truck. I hate myself, I hate my body, I hate my stupid mind for making this decision for implants in the first place.
I'm tired of crying every day and am sick to my stomach whenever I look in the mirror - and believe me - I divert my eyes at every opportunity.
I have lived looking like a freak for nearly 2 years, I'm sick and I'm tired and I just cannot see anything positive. It's just not there.
March 27, 2013
Tina, I am very sorry this happened to you. Have you read the "fat transfer" section on real self? There are a few ladies who had your situation and had several fat transfers to the breast to fix the cc. We also have several ladies who used to have implants and have done the fat transfer to the breast. I am trying to think if maybe this could help your situation? Kind regards.
April 23, 2013
Every time I see one of these explant pictures, I think they look better after the explant, and you are no exception. We place way too much importance on boobs. I watched "girl with the pearl earring" last night and in that movie, covering hair was considered the height of modesty, and that's what boobs are in our culture--just a made-up sex thing. Try to love your body, including your boobs. They're part of you, and it's all part of the journey. I'm being explanted in 3 weeks, so I understand the feelings, but I'm just not giving my boobs any more of my mental energy. They've cost me enough.
April 23, 2013
Hi..I see your response to this young woman is kind. She has not posted in a long time and I am concerned about her. Have you read the fat transfer section on real self? Alot of women were explanted and then did a fat transfer to the breast. It is an option if you are not happy with your explant. Thought I'd mention it.
Amelia
April 23, 2013
Thank you Amelia for your kind words. I have read about the fat transfer and thankfully there is a light in my heart that keeps me going daily (my son). I still cannot bear to look at myself naked - I cannot allow the love of my life to look at me - not for fear of judgment, but for the absolute horror and shame I have at my body.
Look, I'm 50 years old - so it's a tough age as the body changes - am hanging in there. I know what 'whatwasithinking' means by saying we should just love our bodies - but having breasts that are inside out make it really really hard to love.
I wish you peace and happiness all.
April 23, 2013
Your welcome Tina. I agree it is hard to love yourself when you are dealing with what you are dealing with. Do you think the fat transfer is something that could work for you or something you would consider? Did you see Beagle Baby's blog and the other woman that had breasts as yours look now? I am glad to hear from you and know that you are okay. I am glad you have your son & husband who love you very much. 50 is young..I am 46 so close to you! But seriously, I agree 50 & near 50 is VERY hard. I hate it! Everyday I consider getting a facelift. It is especially hard for women because we are so judged by society for our looks. Best to do as you say, focus on your light that keeps you going.
March 27, 2013
p.s. You obviously have reason to feel very sad. Please see a counselor and seek help if you are suicidal. We care about you and want you to feel well again. I am hoping maybe the fat transfer to the breast could help you. I know Lauren Greenburg is a plastic surgeon in California ( Palo Alto) who does fat transfers to the breast. I actually live in Maryland and I did a phone interview with her and she seemed really caring but straight forward about how much she would be able to help. There was no charge for the phone interview. Also, see Beagle Baby's blog in the fat transfer section. She was explanted and her one breast was completely caved in. SHe & I have both used the Brava Bra system. I think it could help suction your breasts out. See her photos and research the Brava Bra and Dr. Khouri (in Miami) who created it.
April 24, 2013
Thank you so much for being so brave to share your story and your pictures! It is good to see the negative effects this elective surgery can do. With all the great outcomes it becomes so easy to overlook what could go wrong. Thanks for opening my eyes to what can happen! Hope everything gets better for you!
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