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5 weeks post op
5 weeks post op.
So my concern with the previous update was that I thought my boobs will shrink as the post op swelling goes down. Great news, they did not! If anything, they filled out more on top and look even bigger, although they are not, you can tell from profile view they're still pretty small. I remain mystified by the fact my own boobs grew so much between the age of 21 and 26. Second puberty? I used to be completely flat pre implants, and I mean literally completely flat. There was no volume change between where my ribs ended and my boobs started type of flat. So to discover all this soft perky tissue post explant was incredible.
Physically they are healing up well. I feel pretty much 100% back to normal. The only problem that has appeared so far was the scar on the left boob where it looks kind of flat. My surgeon called it a tethered scar, which he explained means the scar got kind of stuck to the internal tissue. He is certain that will resolve over time and recommended scar massage to help with that process. Visually, this does not bother me at all and I could care less if it remained that way, but if it does resolve, great.
Overall I am over the moon with my results and have not regretted my decision to explant for even 1 second. I wish I would've done it much sooner so I now don't have to look at 4 years of beach photos of coconuts stuck to my chest.
Please don't hesitate to comment if you have any questions!
So my concern with the previous update was that I thought my boobs will shrink as the post op swelling goes down. Great news, they did not! If anything, they filled out more on top and look even bigger, although they are not, you can tell from profile view they're still pretty small. I remain mystified by the fact my own boobs grew so much between the age of 21 and 26. Second puberty? I used to be completely flat pre implants, and I mean literally completely flat. There was no volume change between where my ribs ended and my boobs started type of flat. So to discover all this soft perky tissue post explant was incredible.
Physically they are healing up well. I feel pretty much 100% back to normal. The only problem that has appeared so far was the scar on the left boob where it looks kind of flat. My surgeon called it a tethered scar, which he explained means the scar got kind of stuck to the internal tissue. He is certain that will resolve over time and recommended scar massage to help with that process. Visually, this does not bother me at all and I could care less if it remained that way, but if it does resolve, great.
Overall I am over the moon with my results and have not regretted my decision to explant for even 1 second. I wish I would've done it much sooner so I now don't have to look at 4 years of beach photos of coconuts stuck to my chest.
Please don't hesitate to comment if you have any questions!
Amazing Experience with Dr. Daniel Ness and His Team
Dr. Ness is absolutely wonderful. I could not have made a better choice for my procedure. From the day I met him, I could tell he was incredibly experienced in breast surgery. He answered my questions confidently and without hesitation, he was always one step ahead of all of my concerns. The results have also exceeded all of my expectations. I love the outcome already, and it's only been a week since I had the explant. The staff at the Piedmont office are also so responsive and kind. The price was so reasonable too compared to other doctors in the Charlotte region. I feel happy and healthy, Dr. Ness gave me my sense of self back and I will be eternally grateful.
6 days post op
Uh... Can I keep these forever?
Not sure what happened but my boobs post explant are 3x the size they were before I had implants put in. Maybe that is the reason I suddenly started not to like them and they seemed too big because my own tissue developed? A girl can hope. It is also possible that this is still swelling and fluid retention from the surgery itself.
As you can see there is not much sagging or loose skin/wrinkles and I am only 6 days post op. I hope they firm up a bit, but the natural hang as it is right now is beautiful and I love the results already. They are so soft and move so naturally and beautifully as I walk around. Ugh I could kiss them lol.
The operation went so smooth and all my worries were for nothing. I am going to update the provider info now, but in case it doesn't populate, I got my implants taken out by Dr. Daniel Ness in Gastonia, NC. He's a very confident doctor and answered all my questions without hesitation, you could tell he's been successfully performing these surgeries for many years which helped put me at ease. His team are also highly responsive and helpful.
Af far as recovery goes it's been a breeze. A stark difference between when I had the implants put in (bed ridden for 2 weeks, then sulking around for another 2, not fully recovered for months). And now, 3 days after explant I went to a bachelorette weekend getaway and completely forgot I even had a surgery. 6 days post op, I am fully functional and feel wonderful, aside from following the few obvious post op instructions like no lifting heavy things, etc. Haven't felt the need to take one pain killer. The only unpleasant thing I experienced the entire time was the drains and the removal, it wasn't painful but it surely wasn't pleasant and the drains kind of weirded me out. Only had those for a day though.
One thing I can't stop thinking about and it could be in my head or it could be totally real. I remember when I first woke up from anesthesia after having them put in, I kept saying "I can't breathe" and everyone kept saying you're breathing fine, relax. I think what I meant was, I can't fully inhale.
The first thing I thought when I woke up from anesthesia post explant is "I can finally breathe!". I honestly think I was unable to take a full chest breath in 4 years and it makes me want to cry of stupidity and embarrassment for my own dumb decisions. But all is well that ends well right?
This forum has helped me tremendously through this process, so this is my way of paying it back I guess. I will try to be as active as I can with updates and please don't hesitate to ask me questions, I will do my best to respond promptly.
Not sure what happened but my boobs post explant are 3x the size they were before I had implants put in. Maybe that is the reason I suddenly started not to like them and they seemed too big because my own tissue developed? A girl can hope. It is also possible that this is still swelling and fluid retention from the surgery itself.
As you can see there is not much sagging or loose skin/wrinkles and I am only 6 days post op. I hope they firm up a bit, but the natural hang as it is right now is beautiful and I love the results already. They are so soft and move so naturally and beautifully as I walk around. Ugh I could kiss them lol.
The operation went so smooth and all my worries were for nothing. I am going to update the provider info now, but in case it doesn't populate, I got my implants taken out by Dr. Daniel Ness in Gastonia, NC. He's a very confident doctor and answered all my questions without hesitation, you could tell he's been successfully performing these surgeries for many years which helped put me at ease. His team are also highly responsive and helpful.
Af far as recovery goes it's been a breeze. A stark difference between when I had the implants put in (bed ridden for 2 weeks, then sulking around for another 2, not fully recovered for months). And now, 3 days after explant I went to a bachelorette weekend getaway and completely forgot I even had a surgery. 6 days post op, I am fully functional and feel wonderful, aside from following the few obvious post op instructions like no lifting heavy things, etc. Haven't felt the need to take one pain killer. The only unpleasant thing I experienced the entire time was the drains and the removal, it wasn't painful but it surely wasn't pleasant and the drains kind of weirded me out. Only had those for a day though.
One thing I can't stop thinking about and it could be in my head or it could be totally real. I remember when I first woke up from anesthesia after having them put in, I kept saying "I can't breathe" and everyone kept saying you're breathing fine, relax. I think what I meant was, I can't fully inhale.
The first thing I thought when I woke up from anesthesia post explant is "I can finally breathe!". I honestly think I was unable to take a full chest breath in 4 years and it makes me want to cry of stupidity and embarrassment for my own dumb decisions. But all is well that ends well right?
This forum has helped me tremendously through this process, so this is my way of paying it back I guess. I will try to be as active as I can with updates and please don't hesitate to ask me questions, I will do my best to respond promptly.
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