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Lighter and free! -Boston, MA

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7 days post

One week post op

$2,920
I'm feeling amazing! I've been wearing a compression bra even when I shower to ensure the internal lift (stitches) stay in place as everything heals. I also bought some gel implants (chicken cutlets) to fill out my bras so that I can still wear certain outfits. The doctor said the breast should be tightly compressed and lifted for two months so the gel implants actually are helping! I am so happy and although I wish I had never put my body through this in the first place I feel that I can be an advocate on how terrible these toxic bags are! I have told everyone that asks me my story because i feel freer in telling the truth! In the last week I've only had one vertigo episode, my tinnitus is gone and the hearing loss in my left ear has been restored. I will schedule a hearing test at Mass Eye and Ear within the next six months to have the physical results n writing. The specialist told me three years ago that my hearing would never be restored and that I would grow to live with the constant ringing in my ear!! I thought because of all the loud noise I had been subjected to (I'm a professional singer) had damaged my hearing but after reading how the implants can wreak havoc on our endocrine system I had hoped that removing them would make me feel better. In only one short week it's already performed a miracle!!!!
I hope that anyone out there that has even an inkling of a doubt about taking this huge step can read my words and feel safe and secure with their decision!
Happy and healthy fourth everybody! Thank you god for this forum and thank you for pouring your hearts out to help me and all of the other ladies that need your wisdom, experience and support! I'm glad that I've found you all and god bless!

Please help....'s provider

George Volpe, MD

George Volpe, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 62 Reviews
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He was very informative and caring. He didn't try to talk me out of my decision but gave me all his knowledge on what to expect and what my options are. He did say that he would leave the capsule in so I requested another consult to make sure he takes them out.

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You are looking GREAT !!! so happy for you, you are healing beautifully, good to know everything went well.
I was told by the PS that originally put my implants in that he had placed them under the muscle but my PS who performed the explant said that there was absolutely no way they were sub-muscular.
So they were over the muscle right ? for what purpose your original PS told you that ?
I don't know?? Really shocked and confused by it! I wouldn't of cared either way since I would of let him do as he pleased, he was the surgeon after all!
so glad your procedure went well. Your results look wonderful! Glad to hear the tinnitus is gone and your hearing is better. Wow!! Simply amazing. Did you do an en bloc removal? Did you have a general? I'm having mine out 7/19 with local and IV and no capsule removal since I've only had them 3 months. Thanks for sharing your story, very motivating!
Hi Mommy2Two! I had general anesthesia without an en bloc removal. My doctor said that the only time to remove the capsule is if it looks contaminated. Otherwise it's better to leave it! Good luck! You will do fine!
Thanks! I'm actually looking forward to surgery, which is a weird thing to say. I just want this over with! Glad you are doing well.
I'm so happy things went well and you are looking so great already! Did you end up calling Dr Darrow or did you go with Dr Volpe? Did you have twilight or just local? I've been obsessing about not having the en bloc.. so happy to hear you didn't and are doing so well!!
OOPS I need to read better.. you had general! That sounds good to me. I'm nervous about local.
I never called Dr. Darrow.... I really liked Dr. Volpe from the second I met him and his secretary, Marcela, was a doll and so helpful. I do feel pain/ or the pulling of the internal stitches more on the left side but he said it's normal and that it would take a couple of months.
I sent him an online info req from his site and he emailed me back. Mentioned Marcela, I will call her today for a 2nd opinion. Hope your pain is better today!!
Great! I loved him and I'm happy with my results! He will do what is best for you! I had a small incision under my breast, no en-bloc, no drains and I had dinner with my kids the night of the surgery.... I took it easy for a whole week but it wasn't anywhere near how it felt when we had them put in.
Oh good to know! Did you see him in Newton or Boston? And do you mind me asking what he charged?
I saw him at st Elizabeth hospital and it was a little over 3,000
Thanks.. I scheduled a consult, but its not til the end of August! busy guy!!
Hi - I would like to know if anyone has had "SILICONE" implants removed under "LOCAL" anesthesia? My 1st consult with a PS said he would only do the explant under Local anesthesia for saline implants but silicone had to be done with general anesthesia.
Mine were silicone. My surgeon never said anything about anesthesia having to be different because of the type of implants. I chose local, which to him meant light IV sedation and local. I remember nearly all the procedure and was talking while they were taking them out. So glad I didn't need general again, yuk.
Thank you Mommy2Two-- sounds like I'm having a lot of the same symptom you had & just want these things out asap before it gets any worse *I've have them 5 years. My main dilemma is trying to find someone competent that will use local-- as the time I had general it seemed to give me some jaw issues being intubated. Would you mind telling me where your surgeon is located & the cost (I may even get the mini TT you spoke of)???
....Actually my symptoms are more similar to "Please Help...." with the tinnitus I'm hoping goes away after removal. My "brain fog" keeps getting me kinda confused. Sorry.
@ Please Help... so your whole capsule was left in? I really am considering Dr. Volpe even though it would be a long distance of travel for me.
I didn't get the mini, I ended up with the full. I was in the "go big or go home space". My surgeon is Dr. Mabourakh in Folsom, CA. I think the removal was $2500 or so, but not exactly sure.
Ok it will be some traveling for me, but I really want someone skilled & confident taking out silicone with local & Iv.. Thanks so much Mommy2 !
I just this done under local only, no sedation this last Monday. I had sub glandular implants for 26 years. It took about 40 mins in it's entirety to remove both implants. It was easy and quick. I cannot believe how much better I feel already. I think I look better without them. I look slimmer and the implants had sort of shifted and just didn't look good at all anymore. Kat771 Feel free to message me or write back if you have more questions. I think the local was the way to go, no hangover from drugs. Even though I didn't, I could have driven myself home. Also, they were removed by a board certified plastic surgeon who teaches at Stanford University here in California
Were you able to find someone?
You r so brave to post. Just because of u and some research, I am scheduled for a consult and am positive I'll have an explant. I can't believe, after all these years...it's these STUPID implants. Boy, what we will go through...all for different reasons I'm sure but WOW. Now, after all these years (36) I'm comfortable with the fact that ... Hey! This is me. Why was I stopping to all those shallow minds in my youth!!! There really should be some kind of forward motion to tell the young girls about the stupid, judge mental people (usually guys they want to impress because of low self esteem ... Me ) that if this is what you have to do to your body...that's not who u should be with...for me it was a last ditch effort to save a very abusive marriage...how stupid was I ? Sorry for the long .... I'm just glad I'm not alone in the regret for what ever reason and I'll be sending lots of prayers and positive energy your way... I hope to be rid of my past within the next few months ... Whew!
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1 day post

First day post-op

Feeling sore but have been up and around. Will see the doctor on Monday and he asked me to stay wrapped until then. Will post pictures soon!

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My best advise is: sleep and fluids! Can't go wrong with that. I am so glad you made it through surgery ok and are home resting. I wish you a happy, healthy recovery. X hugs X
Thank you!!! You really helped me through this! I'm forever grateful!
Feel better and congrats! Can't wait to see your photos? I explant on Monday. How's the pain. Did you do it under local?
I had general anesthesia and the pain isn't so bad. Since Thursday I've only taken 4 Percocet. I'm not a fan of roughing it out so I'm all for the pain meds. Today I feel sore but haven't needed a pill yet. I'm just glad it's over.
Can´t wait to see your pics !!! hope everything is great for you.
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Day of treatment

Just a few more hours

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Hope it went well today!!
It did! I'm home resting now. I feel very sore but nothing I can't handle. Home resting now will post pictures soon.
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