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10+ Year Old Saline Implants Happily Explanted
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10+ Year Old Saline Implants Happily Explanted
Anne_SdcaAugust 29, 2019
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Like most women here, I have resorted to this site and to other women here for answers and so it's my time to share my journey with everyone in the same hope that I can be of help to other and enlighten other women about explanting.
I had gone through two breast implant procedures, if I can recall one was in 2003 and 2005.
On 2003 went for a 34 C implant, not sure how many CC's was that but I developed capsular contracture right away and I wasn't happy with the outcome of my surgery! I felt like this Doctor from La Jolla did a notch job and he didn't really care much about giving his patients great results that they'll be happy with and can live with! I still remember my Surgeon's name but I'm not sure if I should mention his name here.
On 2005, I underwent a second implant revisions with another La Jolla Surgeon whom I still remember the name but not sure if ahold mention his name here either. But he did a better job than the first doctor. Overtime I did develop capsular contracture again even though I told this Surgeon that this was my main concern as why I did a revision. I don't remember being given a straight forward answer about CC and if and when I will get them again! Well I did, over a long period of time, my right side developed sever CC, it because so hard and painful and it just because unbearable over time.
I also noticed that I have developed a foggy mind, meaning I tend to forget things more.
I've also developed vertigo which I've never had experienced prior to getting implants. I can't concentrate well, I always feel fatigued or tired with lack of energy and interest over things. I started feeling depressed about everything for no reason.
I'm a very active person and I like to work out and this is also one of the reasons which led me to explant. There are times during my HIIT Classes at F45, I would feel like blacking out and fainting in the middle of my classes! Even when doing hot yoga classes I'd feel the same way. I always have to catch my breath and struggle with my exercises and I've just had enough!
I'm 5'4", 115-118 lbs prior to explant.
I had gone through two breast implant procedures, if I can recall one was in 2003 and 2005.
On 2003 went for a 34 C implant, not sure how many CC's was that but I developed capsular contracture right away and I wasn't happy with the outcome of my surgery! I felt like this Doctor from La Jolla did a notch job and he didn't really care much about giving his patients great results that they'll be happy with and can live with! I still remember my Surgeon's name but I'm not sure if I should mention his name here.
On 2005, I underwent a second implant revisions with another La Jolla Surgeon whom I still remember the name but not sure if ahold mention his name here either. But he did a better job than the first doctor. Overtime I did develop capsular contracture again even though I told this Surgeon that this was my main concern as why I did a revision. I don't remember being given a straight forward answer about CC and if and when I will get them again! Well I did, over a long period of time, my right side developed sever CC, it because so hard and painful and it just because unbearable over time.
I also noticed that I have developed a foggy mind, meaning I tend to forget things more.
I've also developed vertigo which I've never had experienced prior to getting implants. I can't concentrate well, I always feel fatigued or tired with lack of energy and interest over things. I started feeling depressed about everything for no reason.
I'm a very active person and I like to work out and this is also one of the reasons which led me to explant. There are times during my HIIT Classes at F45, I would feel like blacking out and fainting in the middle of my classes! Even when doing hot yoga classes I'd feel the same way. I always have to catch my breath and struggle with my exercises and I've just had enough!
I'm 5'4", 115-118 lbs prior to explant.
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UPDATED FROM Anne_Sdca
3 days post
Post-Op Appointment went well today
Anne_SdcaAugust 31, 2019
My explant surgeon is Dr. Jae Chun. I’m very happy with my decision choosing him. I feel so confident in his work that I didn’t even bother consulting with any other explant surgeons after meeting with him. I also came across an Insider Article that he was featured on July 2019 & that really made me feel safe about my choice.
Also, Dr. Chun only does explant so that’s another factor I considered heavily. Actually, I consulted with another Surgeon in La Jolla but he recommended to deflate first my implant and then insisted that I get a smaller implant because he said I will not be happy with my results if I’m going from a 34D to a small A. I had 375cc saline implants on both. I told this Doctor about my concerns with BII and Capsular Contracture but he dismissed them all and still insisted of deflating my implants first then doing another breast augmentation with smaller implants.
I really don’t want anymore implants, they just hurt my back, too heavy to carry as you get older especially when you’re an active person. Plus I don’t want to be in my 50’s or 60’s having to worry about explanting. And who knows what health condition you’ll be in over time, I want to be in a healthy condition and still be able to have the surgery before it’s too late.
I’m not sure if I have BII but I do feel depressed at times and show lack of interest on things when I don’t remember being this kind of person at all. Also, I never used to vertigo and didn’t know what that was until I’ve been getting them after my implants.
On RS I didn’t really see much reviews from women with my same physical attributes, I mean from being a 34A Pre-implant to a 34D Post-implant. Of course I achieved this through two surgeries. First was back in 2002 or 2003 with 325-350 cc saline implants, I got to 36C. Second was in 2005, I went to a 34D with 375 saline implants on both.
Plus I’m doing an explant, I want it be done right and have the all capsules taken out because they might harbor “unknown” things that who know what it will do to my body later on. These capsules form because your body is protecting it from foreign objects and what ever else it’s protecting your body from. This is just my opinion and what I’ve gathered researching medical write ups. I have severe capsular contracture which happened on both of my surgeries so it’s best that the capsules are removed.
Here’s my boobies prior to my Surgery on August 27, 2018.
I got so busy with work that I’m jut posting these now while resting after my surgery.
Also, Dr. Chun only does explant so that’s another factor I considered heavily. Actually, I consulted with another Surgeon in La Jolla but he recommended to deflate first my implant and then insisted that I get a smaller implant because he said I will not be happy with my results if I’m going from a 34D to a small A. I had 375cc saline implants on both. I told this Doctor about my concerns with BII and Capsular Contracture but he dismissed them all and still insisted of deflating my implants first then doing another breast augmentation with smaller implants.
I really don’t want anymore implants, they just hurt my back, too heavy to carry as you get older especially when you’re an active person. Plus I don’t want to be in my 50’s or 60’s having to worry about explanting. And who knows what health condition you’ll be in over time, I want to be in a healthy condition and still be able to have the surgery before it’s too late.
I’m not sure if I have BII but I do feel depressed at times and show lack of interest on things when I don’t remember being this kind of person at all. Also, I never used to vertigo and didn’t know what that was until I’ve been getting them after my implants.
On RS I didn’t really see much reviews from women with my same physical attributes, I mean from being a 34A Pre-implant to a 34D Post-implant. Of course I achieved this through two surgeries. First was back in 2002 or 2003 with 325-350 cc saline implants, I got to 36C. Second was in 2005, I went to a 34D with 375 saline implants on both.
Plus I’m doing an explant, I want it be done right and have the all capsules taken out because they might harbor “unknown” things that who know what it will do to my body later on. These capsules form because your body is protecting it from foreign objects and what ever else it’s protecting your body from. This is just my opinion and what I’ve gathered researching medical write ups. I have severe capsular contracture which happened on both of my surgeries so it’s best that the capsules are removed.
Here’s my boobies prior to my Surgery on August 27, 2018.
I got so busy with work that I’m jut posting these now while resting after my surgery.
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UPDATED FROM Anne_Sdca
3 days post
Explant Surgery went well on 8/27/19
Anne_SdcaAugust 31, 2019
My surgery went well and Dr. Chun and his staff were amazing! The nurses and anesthesiologist were all wonderful and they made me feel comfortable the entire time.
Dr. Chun made sure that I felt comfortable during the surgery and he answered all my last minute questions and just took all my fear and nervousness away!
Although Dr. Chun said that he’s never seen any worst rib cage deformity as my implant capsules have severely sunken to my rib cage, my capsules got so hard and thick that they started digging into my rib cage! Which makes sense because I’ve been having a hard time breathing when doing my HIIT classes or even hot yoga classes! Sometimes I’d almost black out or faint during my classes but I tried so hard for that not to happen cause I’d didn’t want to be embarrassed or cause a scene so I’ll just moderate the exercises or slow down during my workouts...but it’s been hard! And I can feel my chest tighten up every time I try to breath hard/deep and catch my breath. My rib cage marking are even obvious on my capsules! This was one of the main reasons why I wanted to explant on top of the health reasons and very severe capsular contracture!
Dr. Chun made sure that I felt comfortable during the surgery and he answered all my last minute questions and just took all my fear and nervousness away!
Although Dr. Chun said that he’s never seen any worst rib cage deformity as my implant capsules have severely sunken to my rib cage, my capsules got so hard and thick that they started digging into my rib cage! Which makes sense because I’ve been having a hard time breathing when doing my HIIT classes or even hot yoga classes! Sometimes I’d almost black out or faint during my classes but I tried so hard for that not to happen cause I’d didn’t want to be embarrassed or cause a scene so I’ll just moderate the exercises or slow down during my workouts...but it’s been hard! And I can feel my chest tighten up every time I try to breath hard/deep and catch my breath. My rib cage marking are even obvious on my capsules! This was one of the main reasons why I wanted to explant on top of the health reasons and very severe capsular contracture!
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September 2, 2019
I hope you are feeling great .... my surgery is next week ..... happy healing
September 3, 2019
Thank you Roses4life77! It's going to be almost a week now by tomorrow since I've had my explant surgery and I'm recovering pretty good and feeling much better every day. I'm so happy with Dr. Chun's work and his staff at the surgery center were awesome! I wish you good luck with your surgery next week. In my opinion, I think the pain and recovery is more bearable this time compared to the breast augmentation surgery.
If you have any question, please feel free to message me.
I will update my review this week and post some pics.
September 7, 2019
I am so happy to hear you are feeling great .... I am super nervous and excited for next Friday .... anxiety thru the roof .... thank you for sharing your journey
September 7, 2019
Hi Roses4life77,
I'm feeling much better, thank you! I feel I like the pain and recovery from the explant surgery is much bearable than the breast augmentation.
I wish you the best for your surgery next week. Make sure you are stocked up on some good bone broth and saltine crackers and other light "hospital" food while you recover until your post op check up. Also, the compression bra helps a lot, I'm still wearing them 24/7.
I will keep you in my prayers & I wish you well.
If you have any questions or just need to talk, don't hesitate to message me anytime :)
September 7, 2019
Thank you for the heads up ... I appreciate you ... you are in my prayers as well ... thank you for your well wishes ... happy healing
September 17, 2019
Hey so I am recovering great ... have not had my reveal yet ... I see them on Friday can’t wait .. have no drains just compression wrap and feeling sensation like they are tender to touch other than that no pain ... how are you feeling ?
September 18, 2019
That's great news! I'm glad you're not in pain at least. I still have tingling sensation every now and then but nothing painful at least. I'm 3 weeks post op today but my breasts are still not 100% recovered, still tender as well and patiently waiting for my breasts to look better. Still being careful in my every move & activities. But health wise, I'm feeling much better & I can tell the difference so I hope you are too :) Still wearing my compression bra 24/7, I think it helps. Good luck this Friday, I'm excited for you too!
Xoxo,
Anne
September 18, 2019
What compression bra you are wearing ? I had an allergic reaction to the tape and I am itch on Benadryl .. Friday they take out drains and hopefully the itch will be gone by then .. happy healing
September 18, 2019
Oh sorry to hear that, maybe switch to a paper white tape vs the clear one or vice versa. I just bought them on Amazon. I bought 2 kinds but ended up returning the other kind since it didn't offer me support on my sides, it had a lower cut by the armpit so it wasn't really helping (it actually had tons of reviews & was an Amazon Choice product) & didn't work out for me. I suggest getting something with a high cut on the sides.
Yeah it will be a itchy for a few days I think even after they take off your bandages but it won't be bad. Been putting Neosporin on my stitches until now even after the bandages are gone just to be safe :) Happy Healing
September 4, 2019
I'm literally 2 days behind you, just got my drains out yesterday surgery was 8/29. I still hasn't looked at them. I to had a full a small b before surgery and now there is less then that. But I hated my implants and this is what I did for my health, I'm praying we both bounce back better then ever
September 7, 2019
I so can relate with you Olive391 .... I am praying for you both to heal inside and out ... this is a real journey for us woman.. mentally... physically and emotionally.... I am battling with my self every day ... haunting my dreams .. nightmares it’s so bad ladies .... but I know I am doing this for me ... I can’t not preach to my daughter self love when I am made of plastic .... I want to look in the mirror and love my self ... and I am ready to embrace the real me ... but the struggle is real my ladies ... I will be right there with you all next week Friday .... prayers to you all ...
September 7, 2019
Hope your doing okay? I’m a week ahead of you so know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. My boobs are improving and I’m physically and mentally improving on a daily
Day 3-6 were hard for me so just know when that hits you are in the thick of it and it improves
Best of luck!
Day 3-6 were hard for me so just know when that hits you are in the thick of it and it improves
Best of luck!
September 7, 2019
Hi! I'm doing much better, everything is finally just sinking in, in a good way. I think there's a shock factor to begin with when we go through this procedure, but it's a process & a work in progress everyday. Yeah the first few days were hard, maybe the first week was even hard for me.
I'm glad to hear your boobies and yourself are improving on a daily basis, yay!
By the way, yesterday I experimented and wore a T-shirt bra over my compression bra & worked wonders - I didn't have to look so flat with my compression bra & I had some shape. It was even actually comfortable, as long as you don't wear the bra too tight. :)
Take care & cheers to us getting better everyday :)
September 8, 2019
So glad. I don’t even know if I have a bra that would work just gonna wear these compressed beauties and deal with the transformation on the daily lol
September 14, 2019
Hi! I hope your explant surgery went well today. Praying for your fast recovery & healing. Xoxo
September 4, 2019
Hi Olive, nice to meet you! I was a small A when I did my initial implant, I'm guessing my first saline implants were either 300-350 cc since I wanted a full C. I had capsular contracture right away within a few months so I opted for an exchange within 2 years or so not knowing what caused capsular contracture, thinking it was the Plastic Surgeon's fault! Of course none of the Plastic Surgeons explained thoroughly or truthfully what causes capsular contracture. So second surgery I went a bit bigger since I wanted smaller D's, what a mistake! So I've had 375 cc saline implants for over 10 years and had to live with capsular contracture for years which was horrible but didn't want to face reality back then!
I'm just upset that Plastic Surgeons are not upfront about the consequences you have to deal with when you remove your implants permanently! I mean for women like myself who has small A Breasts to start with, seems like you will loose more breast tissue than what you started with if you had capsular contracture. Plus the incisions you end up with when you get your implants removed is bigger than the original incision you started with and they are most likely will never be in the same area since they will be under the breast fold if you want your implants removed correctly, the right and the healthy way!
I guess I'm worst than you, small A compared to your small B.
I understand how you're feeling, the mixed feeling of when will you be ready to finally look at your breasts. My drains were removed during my post-op, which was two days after my surgery. I showered the next day and there I saw my boobies for the first time. Dr. Jae Chun did a great job with the incision specifically where to place them since one boobie was higher than the other due to capsular contracture and he wanted to make sure that the incisions were done symmetrically, which he did! My stitches were nicely done which was a relief!
How are you feeling so far? The first shower will feel great, lol! I understand how you're feeling, I was actually scared to look at my boobies for the first time after my first shower but eventually we will see our own boobies :)
I'm now exactly one week and a day post-op from my surgery today. My boobies now are at least not sagging since they are small, I guess that's one of the positives of having small breasts.
They are fluffing up little by little everyday. But my only problem is are my nipples, they are pointing downwards which makes me sad. Although I see them fluffing up a tiny bit, they are still obviously pointing downwards- the part where the original implant incisions were made by the areola, it's now sunken & that's why my nipples are pointing downwards now.
It maybe a longer recovery for my nipples but at least I'm happy with my breasts shape.
I just wish I have never gotten implants only to have to deal with this explant surgery after many years!
I'm sorry to write to you this long but it helps to be able to open up with someone and be able to relate.
I hope your road to recovery will be smooth. I appreciate the prayers and I also pray that we both will heal well, physically, mentally and emotionally. From what I read, it will take upto 6 months before we can see the final results of our breasts so we just have to be patient and be positive about it.
My breasts are really small now from a 34D to an A cup. I still don't know what size I really am now, haven't gone bra shopping yet. I'm still wearing post surgical bra which is ok.
If you need someone to talk to Olive, I'm here for you :) Feel free to ask me anything and message me anytime. Happy Healing to both of us! :)
November 18, 2019
Thank you for sharing your story! How are you feeling now? I'm thinking about removal too, have had them for more than 7 years. My boobs were very small, not even A size. Worry how they will look after the explant. And what will happen with my ribs.
How much did it cost with Dr. Chun? Did he perform a lift too? I heard that he has a long waiting list...
Sorry for so many questions and thank you in advance!
And congratulations :)
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