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30 year old implants finally out!
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30 year old implants finally out!
Celebrated1302February 26, 2020
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Excellent!!! After searching for the doctor to remove my 30-year-old ruptured, textured, double-lumen silicone implants; I felt confident choosing Dr. Mussat. Being a health care provider myself (my expectations are pretty high), I knew my surgery would be difficult due to the type of implant placed and grade IV capsule with rupture diagnosed on MRI. Dr. Mussat was amazing. She performed total en block capsulotomy with the removal of implants (220cc left/260cc right), breast lift with underarm liposuction. I am 5 days post-op, drains removed yesterday and I feel and look terrific! Mentally and physically, Dr. Mussat has changed my life. I will be forever grateful. BTW, these implants came out just in the nic of time. My right breast developed an open non-healing sore from the rupture 2 weeks ago and my left breast developed a skin rash noted the morning of surgery. I can not say enough about Dr. Mussat and her accommodating staff. My pre, intra, and post-op care was top notch. Her genuine concern for her patients is obvious. Dr. Mussat is knowledgeable, talented and kind. Trust her guidance, I am SO blessed to have found her! (will try to post pics soon)
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Replies (11)
February 29, 2020
I too am looking to have my silicon implants for 36 years, None of my 3-D mammograms have shown anything, but of course we know they can't see behind the implant. I delighted to know you are so pleased with your experience. What size were you and what do you think you will be once the swelling goes down?
March 5, 2020
Dr. showed me a video and photos of the explanted capsule and implant. Both implants had issues,...I can't believe these disgusting implants were in my body. Obviously the rupture was there, but the other was dry and cracked ready to rupture shortly. As far as my size, I would squeeze into a Soma 38DD, (but I think my dr. measured me at a F!); I am still in a sports bra and only two weeks out, but I think I will be a full C. I look so much younger and thinner. So far, I am very happy with the results and relieved it is done!
February 29, 2020
I just can't believe the implants last 30 yrs. Who knew !?
March 1, 2020
They don’t last 30 years... hence why they were ruptured. They need to be replaced every 10-12 years.
March 5, 2020
Not sure of the lingo used today, however, 30 years ago.... it was "one day you will need them replaced". My implants overall looked great through the years, however, I am glad to see the recommendations are changing. Every 10 years?,......at 30,40,50,60,70 years old having them replaced, I would have certainly thought differently about getting them in the first place.
April 7, 2020
I am in the same boat but worse! 30 years ago, I had the implant combo of silicon/saline. The Dr. made a mistake and implanted the wrong size too big, 460 cc's on my tiny body! They encapsulated IMMEDIATELY and now they have caused me SEVERE spinal problems! I now have scoliosis, thoracic spondyleothesis, kyphosis and lordosis! They MUST come out for me to walk, as Tate's by he Osteo Drs., and I can't find a Plastic Surgeon Dr. to do this accepting my Blue Cross Health Insurance, nor are they being cooperative in paying for it. I live on Social Security and of course can't afford the operation OR the fat replacement absolutely necessary to not leave me looking like a 1940 breast cancer victim without insurance and if they're not removed I'll be in a wheelchair. I guess I could cut them out with a razor then the Drs would HAVE to step in!!!. HELP!!!
Congratulations on your successful removal and thank you for sharing your experience! Do you have any before and after photos?