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Tummy tuck worth it! Droopy boobie Implants now explanted. Lift first for best results.
UPDATED FROM yogamomx5
6 months post
Pictures posted. Happy to have the implants gone...
WORTH IT$15,500
Pictures posted. Happy to have the implants gone and my mind off of all the issues related to them. Can't stress enough how I wish I would have done the lift first, heal then decide on implants. The truth is yes it may cost you up to 2,000$ more that way, but most plastic surgeons give you a reasonably deep discount on any additional procedures. Just my opinion. Very happy with how TT and lipo turned out and feels great to have perky(ish) boobs. Peace:)
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UPDATED FROM yogamomx5
6 months post
I had my implants explanted yesterday under local...
I had my implants explanted yesterday under local anesthesia. Everything went smooth. I like my flat chested look. Breasts are very small, not as saggy as I thought they would be. I suppose having a lift and only having the implants in for 4 1/2 months helped that matter. My weight is stable at 143. I feel more in control of my body at this point and I am doubtful I will have the lift touched up in a few months as I originally thought. I'm very sore. Before and after explant pics should be posted in a day or so.
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UPDATED FROM yogamomx5
6 months post
So now after 2 more visits w/my ps to discuss...
So now after 2 more visits w/my ps to discuss options, I have decided to remove the implants next week. I am not happy. On his reccomendation (and some serious internal debating) I have decided not to touch up the lift right away. I am going to give my breast tissue and skin a few months to "contract" and then decide how to proceed. The left breast implant continues to "drop" and the right is exactly where it was since the beginning. Basically I have 4 options, 1)remove implants see where things fall 2)live w/one droopy boob 3)replace small saline implants w/larger gel implants and have a mesh holding them in place 4) remove implants and have touch up lift at same time (very high probably of asymmetry due to unequal skin stretching at present).
I'm trying to get my head around not loving my (or looking) at my breasts for a few months. I know they will look flat, uneven and saggy. I'm so fixated and emoitional over this. I just want my old breasts back. Which I know is not a possibility. This will not be a quick fix, it is going to take months. Other than not wanting my boobs to fall out of my shirts I didn't give my breasts much thought before. So my advice is get breast lift first, get that even, let it heal then decide on implants.
How do I not be upset about this?
I'm getting hubby to take pics to show the difference.
I just want to move on.... I feel stuck on this.
I'm trying to get my head around not loving my (or looking) at my breasts for a few months. I know they will look flat, uneven and saggy. I'm so fixated and emoitional over this. I just want my old breasts back. Which I know is not a possibility. This will not be a quick fix, it is going to take months. Other than not wanting my boobs to fall out of my shirts I didn't give my breasts much thought before. So my advice is get breast lift first, get that even, let it heal then decide on implants.
How do I not be upset about this?
I'm getting hubby to take pics to show the difference.
I just want to move on.... I feel stuck on this.
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N
August 16, 2012
wow...hard to read that without posting how bad I feel for you. We must be similar tissue types as my tt was "easy" and the BL has been challenging. while I do love how I look in clotthes, my scars are very red and itchy and my breasts have biting type pains from time to time. I think it is good for you to talk about it on this site! Are we only supposed to say the good stuff and ignore the reality that this is hard and not always perfection? Gripe away...you have good reason to!!
Y
August 16, 2012
I'm just trying to get my head around all of this. I want to set realistic expectations for the outcome. My scars are red as well. Huge red scars! So now basically I'll have the same, most likely flatter, lower boobs than before but now I have these huge scars. Thank you for taking the time to care and understand. Frustrating to be this fixated on my boobs! How's everything else? Tummy? Do you like the look?
N
August 16, 2012
It's hard to not focus on something that is hanging off your chest! The scars can be covered but the pain and itch that larger scars cause is hard to ignore. That said, I love how I look. I have lost almost 30 pounds during his adventure.. For me it isn't about being sexy or skinny but about being strong. I wanted to get the most from this whole event and I believe that I have. I quit smoking, quit drinking all soda, exercise daily and have learned to cook healthy food. I love all of it...the look, the clothes, the lifestyle....ok, I miss the Marlboro's from time to time- Persevere until you are happy with it all.
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