62 Years Old. Implant Removal, Replacement and Uplift - Birmingham, GB

I had silicone breast implants 20+ years ago. I loved them and have had no problems until recently the right one started feeling harder, and looking a bit misshapen. I went for a consultation and have been advised, due to the capsule which has formed, I should have the implants removed, replaced with new, safer ones. After discussion I have chosen to have the new ones placed under the muscle, and an uplift.

Getting nervous now, as this is a more complex procedure, than the simple implants I had originally. I have confidence in my surgeon, Mr Mayo. he has done over 1000 of these operations and has good patient feedback.....so fingers crossed!!

I hope to have nice shaped and natural feeling breasts, but accept with the uplift I will have some scars to show. I have been told these should not be too obvious once healing has taken place, and after one year should be very pale.

I am keeping my current size of 34 B

Had my op 7th Feb. No serious problems, but the right, misshapen breast had capsular contracture as suspected. The implant had ruptured and lumps of silicone gel were outside the implant. All this had to be removed and washed out, before the new implants were put in, sub-muscular.

The PS could not remove all of the capsule, but most of it is out, and he tells me the small amount left behind should not be a problem . I needed a drain in the right breast for two days because of the amount of surgery I had on that side.

Spent two nights in the clinic and glad to be home now. Feeling tired, as sleeping in an elevated position, wearing a tight bra is not easy. I was amazed to find I gained 5lbs in two days! I thoughtlessly had skinny jeans to go home in. My whole body seemed puffed up, even my face! Water retention I am guessing, as it's dropping off now.

Pain has not been anywhere near as bad as expected. I am just taking 2xTylex 30mg at bed time, as the codeine in it makes me nice and drowsy. Had some mad dreams on it!

Breasts feel quite hard and unnatural right now. I am hoping that since I have quite strong pectoral muscles from going to the gym, that this won't mean they sort of flatten the implants. At the minute they look quite wide and flatter than when I had my last implants over the muscle.

I really don't want to end up with unnaturally firm, high breasts. They fit perfectly in a 34C bra, which is what I asked for. Only time will tell now.

Have my post op check tomorrow am.

Susie

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Finally got these pics to load. Not too uncomfortable but sooooo itchy under the dressings, and feeling very tired. Have my post op check tomorrow.