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Explant Surgery...So Glad I Did It!

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I had breast implants for almost 9 years and much...

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I had breast implants for almost 9 years and much like a lot, not all...but a lot of women. I started to have symptoms and get sick from my implants. You may ask how do I know? After doing yoga, dancing and just into a lot of healthy things for years, I am really in tune with my body. And I just knew. So from the time I figured it out until I had the surgery may have been a period of 6 months. I went to a few different doctors here in Austin. But I was referred to real self and Dr. Whitfield by a friend who was also having her implants removed. I am so glad that I had them removed. I have been constantly detoxing and a lot of my symptoms have left and I have been feeling better and better everyday.

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Robert Whitfield, MD

Robert Whitfield, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 16, 2017
I'm considering 300cc implants but want to think 10 years ahead. I'm very healthy and am wondering what types of symptoms were you having???
February 15, 2017
Hi NattyDiva, sorry I'm just seeing this. I had a plethora of symptoms that at first I didn't contribute to my implants. Blurred vision, skin rashes, hives, joint pain, back pain, vertigo, sore throats, bronchitis, thick mucus in the back of my throat. And these are just off the top of my head.
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January 17, 2017

Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll enjoy being part of this awesome, supportive community. Congratulations on your successful result! How long was your downtime?

February 15, 2017
Hi how much did he charge for the procedure? Also was it done local or general anesthesia?
February 15, 2017
Hey there, my cost may differ from yours because I also had a lift. But it was somewhere around 9-10k. Also, it was general anesthesia.
March 4, 2017
Congrats on your explant. can't wait for mine! did he do en bloc/total capsulectomy?
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August 4, 2017
Hi, did Dr Whitfield do a lollipop vertical lift, or a full anchor lift on you? I'm so glad you're happy with your results. I too had implant explantation which was one of the best things I've ever done (getting implants in the first place being one of the dumbest).