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Lighter and free! -Boston, MA
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I was only 24 when I decided to have a breast...
Please help....June 10, 2013
$2,920
I was only 24 when I decided to have a breast augmentation. I have had my breast implants for almost 20 years and have never once had a problem with them. I was never told by my doctor back in the 90's that I would eventually have to have them removed or replaced and now my right breast feels like an apple. I've decided to remove them. Originally I was probably a 34B and now I'm a 36 D or larger depending on where I buy my bra. After two children and breast feeding them both for only a couple of months they look exactly the same as they did 20 years ago.
I am going today for an ultrasound and mammogram to rule out any other problems but my PCP believes that it's the implant. Does anyone know of a good doctor here in Boston. I have them under my muscle and the incision was made under my armpit. I was wondering if anyone has had them removed through the armpit? Do you think I will need to have a lift since I've had them for so long or do they bounce back even after all this time??
I am going today for an ultrasound and mammogram to rule out any other problems but my PCP believes that it's the implant. Does anyone know of a good doctor here in Boston. I have them under my muscle and the incision was made under my armpit. I was wondering if anyone has had them removed through the armpit? Do you think I will need to have a lift since I've had them for so long or do they bounce back even after all this time??
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13 days pre
Explant scheduled
Please help....June 13, 2013
Today I had my consultation with my PS and I have to say he put me at ease. He explained that the incision will be small and under my breast. He will put in some sutures to try to lift my breast from the inside instead of a full breast lift. My surgery is scheduled for July 2nd..... I'm not nervous about the surgery itself more than what I will look like after its all over. Will add pictures soon.... Has anyone out there had them sutured inside??
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June 13, 2013
Hi please help--my PS used internal stitches to do an internal lift.
June 14, 2013
Sure--you can see my review. Either click on my screen name and then select Review, OR you can do a search on the RealSelf site for 2B Healthy which is what I titled my review.
June 14, 2013
Who is your PS? I have a consult with Dr Darrow in Boston on June 25th!
June 15, 2013
I've been reading a lot about "en bloc" and it seems like Dr. Darrow is an expert at it! I'm calling my doctor on Monday to make sure that he will perform an en bloc explant! Otherwise I will be calling Dr. Darrow as well.
June 18, 2013
Hi cindyrella415! How long did you have to wait for your consult with Dr. Darrow???? Please let me know how your consult goes on the 25th!!!!!!
June 18, 2013
About 2 weeks.. but that was due to my schedule. I could have gone the week after I called, but decided to wait until I had a day off. I'll save my time since I'll be needing a week or so for the explant!! I will definitely let you know. Have you seen Dr Volpe yet?
June 18, 2013
OOPS just read that you already saw Dr Volpe and have your explant scheduled! Did you find out if he does the en bloc?
June 19, 2013
I'm not sure... I e-mailed his secretary and specifically said that I wanted an en bloc and he will see me this coming week to go over everything. What do I do if he wont do the en bloc????
June 19, 2013
Yes.... having second thoughts now.... I want him to take them out with the capsule and I'm in pain from the CC. If I cancel then I have to wait longer and I have a trip planned for the end of July :-(!!!!!!!!
June 19, 2013
I think I will call Dr. Darrow tomorrow and try to get in this week for a consult..... So confused....
June 26, 2013
So I went today and he said I do not need en bloc! He said because I have saline and the capsule is paper thin and will dissolve on its own. Small suture under each breast, then he'll deflate the implant and remove the shell through the suture. $1500 and the recovery this way will be next to nothing. I didn't schedule anything because I need to research this! I was so sure I needed en bloc from what I've been reading. Now I don't know what I'm doing ahhhhhh
June 26, 2013
Sounds exactly like what my PS said, only he's not deflating them. Another PS told me the exact same procedure your having though! I would trust him! He examined you so he knows best! I'm getting explanted this Thursday!
UPDATED FROM Please help....
12 days pre
"En Bloc"
Please help....June 15, 2013
How important is having an en bloc explantation?? If I remember correctly my doctor said that he would leave the scar tissue in because it dissolves????
I'm afraid to leave anything behind.... After researching for over a week now I believe that my implants have caused my brain fog, tinnitus, vertigo and memory loss. OH NO! What if he just takes the implants out and nothing else???? Losing my mind...............
I'm afraid to leave anything behind.... After researching for over a week now I believe that my implants have caused my brain fog, tinnitus, vertigo and memory loss. OH NO! What if he just takes the implants out and nothing else???? Losing my mind...............
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Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! It looks like you're getting some great feedback from the other ladies in the community. I hope you'll keep us updated on your progress throughout this journey.