35 year implants

Hi. I’m 61. Go with what YOU want. I was told that same line six years ago when I had experienced a rupture in my 25-year old implants. I just wanted them out at that point. But the PS made it sound like I’d be so undersirable and unhappy with the results if I didn’t re-implant and lift! I so wish I would have stood my ground. Now, wanting to explant, hoping to do this soon, but needing to get funds together. Quoted between $10k to $15k...no lift, just removal! I’m so ready to be rid of these things. It’s about you. About your health. Your comfort. Not to be another trophy patient for the PS. Do you have the option of shopping around for another PS? Embrace your decision. Stand firm. Pray about it. Praying for the best for you. <>

Don't be scared. What exactly is scaring you? Fears are just your emotions. Realize that. It's your body so whatever you do decide, it should be what you want. i have implants also. I'm 56 years old and I've had them for about 12 years. I love mine but only because I have not had any problems at all. Im in the medical field myself. Doctors tend to push what they think is best, but they won't be living with your body. Absolutely nothing to be afraid of. Your body will heal some and probably look a lot better than the 2 baseballs. Many blessings. If you are still really scared then you have not come to your right decision yet. You will have more peace when you reach it. Many blessings.

HI, I can empathize with your fears. I'm 64 with 20 yr old saline implants looking to remove as well ....real soon. Still searching for the right surgeon. 1st one told me removal then lift with another implant!! Are you kidding? I want these 350 CFCs out. Good luck, from what I keep reading, they'll fluff back the wa you used to be, if not, there's nice padded bras now. Keep us all posted.

Rest assured you truely have nothing to worry about it’s only the fear of the unknown which is perfectly natural I speak from experience as I’m 10 weeks post explant with nothing else. I found myself a very good surgeon who I felt I could trust because he was very honest about the outcome with realistic expectations so I’m going to tell you the truth as it happened to me so you may have a better idea as to what to expect. As far as the operation goes I experienced no pain post op. I had no drains. I was on paracetamol for 4 days mainly to ensure a good nights sleep. To give myself the best chance to heal and encourage my body to heal with the best outcome longterm I followed my PS advice by wearing a compression bra for 1 month. I was too terrified to look at my natural breasts until day 10 when I had my post op check re the dissolvable stitches. Like you I was very flat chested prior to my 30 year old over the muscle silicon side 210 cc implants. I was desperate to have them removed I don’t ever remember them being soft or feeling comfort with them. I was embossed to hug anyone and like you I knew I would never want replacements. I just wanted to rejoice in being natural and feeling healthier again. So I was prepared and accepted that my breasts would look horribly disfigured and totally flat chested. I could put up with that because my need to be rid of them was so great. What I was not prepared for was my reaction once explanted; I felt joy and ‘uplifted’ (excuse the pun) like so many ladies report post op. I instantly loved my little boobs which I knew would need at least 4 months to fully heal in which time they would ‘fluff up to their natural size. I was lucky that my op was done in November so I could wear baggy tops to disguise my flat chest. Such was my joy that I told all my family and friends who were all very kind and supportive. They totally understood why I had them done and were pleased I was now rid of them! I bought myself 3 ‘comfort’ bras which were a great find. At 8 weeks My breasts started growing a tiny bit each day I am now wearing a 36b u/w bra. My breasts are stil concave and if I’m honest they don’t look attractive but it’s early days. I know they will continue to improve for at least another 6 weeks in which time I’m still hoping they will look much better and not concave any more - fingers crossed. I’m just delighted that at 10 weeks post op I look normal with small breasts in keeping with my 61 yrs and 55 kilos. I’m so pleased and relieved to have got this far and I’m glad I declined having a lift or replacements. Whilst researching for a PS I was warned by many that my boobs would be saggy and look horribly disfigured well they were wrong. I love my new small boobs and I feel great, i’m Sure you will too. Good luck and try not to worry. I would advise you to tell your friends at the church prior to seeing them after your op they will send you so much love and support which is what you need. Hold your head up and be proud there is nothing to be embarrassed about. It will only be a shock for them (if at all) the first time they see you, then they will forget what you looked like before ha ha. I wish you all the very best of everything and have a wonderful life God Bless you!

I explanted at 60 years old. I had saline implants for 16 years. One was encapsulated and painful. I can tell you that I feel so comfortable without them. Every doctor assumed I wanted them replaced, and when I said no, they told me they wouldn't be responsible for any psychological impact, etc. Well, the psychological impact was positive for me. I didn't tell anyone and no one has noticed. Don't let anyone talk you out of what you really want. Good luck.

Happy for you. You won’t regret and your tissue will plump up and settle. Had mine done last May and overjoyed.

I am having my 38 yrs old saline over the muscle implants removed Feb 21, 2018. Mine are falling to the side also. We will see what I end up with. I see you didn't need much pain meds, that is great. Prayerfully I will do as well with the discomfort. I have no idea what size they are. I was so young and flat as a board so who knows. I was a padded 32A then and I am a 36DD now so we will see what happens.

mine are being removed on Tuesday. I hope to not have a lot of pain as well

how are you doing now on Feb 10th?

Glad to hear you are doing well. your breasts before explant look like mine. That's amazing that you had the same pair for over 30 years. My doc said they usually need to be replaced every 10-20 years. I hope to have mine explanted later this year. If you are comfortable with it, could you please post some pictures as you heal? Thanks!

How many days before you could go back to work? I am wondering if a week is enough time off. Thanks

I had mine out on the 12th and my recovery sounds similar to yours. it wasn’t as bad as I had prepared myself for thank goodness.

It is so helpful reading your story both before you had the procedure and after. I am booked for explant on June 13th. I've had saline over the muscle for 29 years, I'm 57 years old now. I've wanted them out for years but it never occurred to me it was an option. Finding this site has been life changing. It gave me the courage to move forward. I know I want them out, but I have fears about the outcome. I worry what I'll look like and then I realize I am unhappy with how I look now - so time to make the change. thanks for sharing your story.