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700 cc Breast Implants Removed After 35 Years

UPDATED FROM Seroma
5 months post

4 month post op update I came through Hell and survived!

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I am a recent explanter ( new word:) 11/29/2019 and the last 8+ weeks were really hard. My Dr. had to leave some paper thin scar tissue inside because it was in places that too remove it could have caused serious injury or death. I read that if that is the case that it is important to detox after wards. I am still detoxing. Most of the ailments i had pre explant went away after explant, no more neck pain, at all, zero, zilch. Still was getting rashes and when I began my detox I got the worst rash of my life all over my shoulders and under breasts and back. I thought I was in Hell. I treated it with western, natural holistic, and homeopathic medicine. the homeopathic medicine seemed to make it worse for me. but the combo of western (steroids) and natural, i.e. dead sea salt baths, essential oils, and ointments and bleach baths, and good old benzol peroxide foaming cleanser, along with goat kefir, Green Algae, Quercetin, vitamin D, have cleared it up about 90% so far. Also using Pau D'arco tea, wormwood tea, and herbal day and nighttime teas. It's been a truly healing journey. I feel like had toxic bags in me for 35 years ( not the same bags, I switched them out 3 times) I feel like my breasts were assaulted for 35 years. I feel sad that I did that to myself and that I felt I needed to. I also did enjoy them when I was younger so it wasn't all bad, I definitely felt more desirable with them, but at the end of the day it isn't really what I want to be desired for. Now, if someone doesn't like me because I don't have large breasts, well it just sounds silly to even contemplate. lol I too sent- straight explant no lift. my Dr. is making me wait a year though I have heard other Drs. perform a lift 6 months after explant. I think because I've had so many surgeries on my breasts already hee u.s concerned about tissue health and not losing my nipples which is a concern with lifts, tissue death and necrosis. I am pretty happy with them. they are a small D cup, not as high as i'd like but the nipples aren't facing the floor so i'm ok so far and glad I don't have the scars that come with a lift. in a bra, in clothes they are popping, so I couldn't be happier and if i'm ever naked in front of a man again he will already love me and will love me no matter what anyway so it won't matter. why didn't I know that back when I got them done to begin with? Anyway, I am really happy I got the toxic bags out and am on the road to recovery. Here are my most recent photos taken today.

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December 14, 2018 You can't find a better surgeon anywhere. He is a triple board certified Plastic surgeon and always will put your health and safety above all else. He is meticulous in what he does and has a great passion for his work. He is thorough, detailed in every aspect of your procedure. His staff is well educated, informed, and caring. His work speaks for itself and his safety record is 100%. he affiliated with two hospitals as well. He has performed both an implant exchange with capsulectomy in 2009 and an breast explant with capsulectomy in 2018. I never had any capsular contraction or any known problems with my implants but I was ready to be a small natural breast size and he was able to safely remove my implants without a lift after having various implant sizes beginning in 1983. I am thrilled with my results. I know you will be treated with kindness, compassion and with your wellbeing first and foremost in mind in the skilled hands of Dr. Alexander and his staff.

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April 6, 2019
Fabulous update Seroma and you look amazing! Glad that the rash is finally clearing up for you and that your detox has been so effective. Your experience with that pesky nipple is a testament to the patience and self love we explanters need to practice while things settle and change over the weeks and months post surgery:)
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April 6, 2019
Omg yes yes yes It's a SLOW process, at least for me it certainly has been. I used the niplette device, which in case anyone has never heard of it before is for women that have flat nipples, or inverted that wish to breast feed their babies. However it definitely helped me. I think I even had a slight seroma at one point in the same breast as the inverted nipple. it was small and deep but if I squished my breast just right I could get the fluid to move to where I could poke at it and make it wave like a water wave. I didn't point it out to my Dr. because it was too small and deep to aspirate so why tell him. I tended it with the red light therapy, massage, detox and it is gone I have a lot of seroma experience grin a bad surgery I got in 2008 in my throat. it was the worst. so I don't recommend not telling your Dr. if you suspect seroma but in my particular case I was confident in my self diagnosis and care. Had it been larger and in a place you could aspirate I would have told him but I knew I didn't want him to try and if I told him then the obligation to diagnose and treat would fall on his shoulders. Then the horrible rash kicked in and my seroma and boobs took a back seat to the rash Hell I was in. by the time I got through rash Hell the seroma was gone and my nipple came back. still detoxing but my skin rash is almost completely gone. I have been reading and learning a lot about candida rash and heavy metals in the body. the yeast fungus actually surrounds the heavy metals protecting your body from them but then you can't rid yourself of the over growth of yeasts so you have to detox both heavy metals and candida. to get balanced I should make clear. yeast isn't a bad thing, too much yeasts are a bad thing. sorry I digress. it's been such a journey and it isn't over yet! anyway, thank you for all of your support. You were so thoughtful I thought you worked for Ral Self!
April 6, 2019
Still following your journey. Thank you for all the information you report. My surgery in February was postponed due to my blood pressure being too high. My conscientious doctor was concerned that I may have problems with bleeding 'after' surgery at home. He left it up to me, but I went with his suggestion and even though I had IV , etc. literally ready to be moved into the surgery room, I decided to wait. After working with my primary doctor and getting my blood pressure under control, I am more then ready to proceed, but nowI have to wait until June for a surgery date to open up.... ugh! Anyway, I continue following your progress and really appreciate your posts as well as those who leave comments for you.
April 7, 2019
thanks for sharingyour story. you look absolutely great now.
I am having my implants out as.soon as possible.
can't stand them any longer
I have got them for two.months because of asymmetry, so regretted of augmentation.
April 8, 2019
You look great. I had my implants out four weeks ago with a lift. I am very happy with everything. Just wearing a bra constantly is becoming annoying. I hope only for two more weeks.
UPDATED FROM Seroma
3 months post

8.5 weeks post op update

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So I have been massaging my breasts with the coconut oil, vitamin E, Contains Clarins Bust Lift lotion, and using red light and near infrared light treatments and the left nipple is really improving. Not fully out yet but huge improvement. My breasts are still pulling up weirdly when I flex my muscles but hopefully that will improve as time goes by. Still have some remaining skin rash but I am detoxing too so that is some what expected. over all I feel really good and I am glad I got the implants that were too big for me, out. They are doing ok considering everything I have put them through the last 35 years. i'm hoping I won't need or want a lift but I decided to front to give it a year to decide. i'm adding the photos I just took today. My next appointment to see my PS is in two months so I'll wait to post my next update till then. Good luck ladies with your PS journey! it can be like a roller coaster sometimes!

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February 5, 2019
I'm so glad you posted again! you are looking really good in my opinion. I just saw a second PS for a second opinion. This one says he will not do a remove and a lift at the same time because it's risky. He asks his pts to wait 3 months from the first surgery before getting a lift. If I could be guaranteed that I would look as good as you after just removing, I would not get a lift. I'm 61 and we are similar build and I'd be pretty pumped to look that good. Please keep updating. So glad you are feeling better about everything.
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February 6, 2019
Thanks Tweenser, I am feeling better, I never felt bad and expected to go through the frustration of waiting it out to set the outcome. I want to avoid another surgery if at all possible, at least on my breasts, but I may need to if the left nipple doesn't pop out. I wanted to wait and see on the lift too it takes nearly a year to really see how they are going to look. Currently, my nipple is starting to come back so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Over all though even if I have to get my nipple corrected i'm really happy I got the large implants out. They were too big for my frame and uncomfortable plus I don't want to be dealing with breast implant surgery in my 70's! lol update us on your journey too! Good Luck!
February 6, 2019
You look great!

Thank you for posting your story and photos. The pictures are important to me because they help me know what to expect.
My physical stats are different than yours, but I'm near your age. I began following the ex-plant stories because at 63, I want my 32 year old implants removed en bloc. Thank you again
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February 6, 2019
Great news Seroma, so happy that you are seeing some improvement with the nipple - all in good time... :) At three weeks post op I am having some weird pulling when I raise or flex my arms as well...patience and crossed fingers. Xo
March 5, 2019
I think you look fabulous! So natural. Forgot to mention that I am 64 yrs old and explanting 27 year olds. I do not want more implants or a lift so your journey is very encouraging to me.
March 27, 2019
I am glad I came across your post. I have been having a hard time trying to decide what to do. I my am 53 years old and my implants are 28 years old. I want them out due to health issue and well it just about that time. Some of the surgeons I spoke to keep telling me I am not going to happy and to put another in bc I don't have much breast tissue. I know I Have at least a full B to C so I am ok with that. My biggest fear is loose skin so I need to find a surgeon that is experienced with doing all at one... 2nd fear is that aside from twilight I dont want full anesthesia ...... By your review I do know that I am going to feel the same way.. However I think you look amazing but at least you have breast and I know it will take time.... Me though I dont think I will be that lucky
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April 4, 2019
Everyone is unique so I can only speak from my experience. After doing a lot of research, at least 80 hours, I felt that perhaps the not feeling healthy feeling I was experiencing could very well be caused by my implants. At my age they just are not as important to me as they once were as far as aesthetics go, but more important to me as far as my health is concerned. I dreaded the scars from a lift and opted to go the conservative route. Get em out, detox, reassess in a year. I would not do it under a local because the most important part is getting the scar tissue out, en bloc if possible, if not, get as much out as you can. This is where the Anaplastic Large Cell lymphoma comes from. the heavy metals in silicon leach into the scar tissue. At any rate, get the scar tissue out. Many plastic surgeons ignore 50,000 women's anecdotal stories. I didn't. Neither does the Anaplastic large cell lymphoma. There is actual evidence that women are getting this disease and that it comes from the scar tissue, the other symptoms, rashes, fatigue etc are anecdotal at this point but that's not to say it's not true, or real. Just unproven which makes sense since we are all unique with our own genes, biome, etc. So, if a PS is offering to remove your implants under a local, I would bet the farm they plan on removing the implants and leaving the scar tissue. It doesn't absorb into your body, don't let them tell you it's ok to leave it in you. That's my humble opinion. oh and be patient. it's been 4 months for me now and they are looking pretty ok. not bad. not as good as the implants but not gross either. i'm thrilled. I feel better. no more pain in my neck which was becoming unbearable. Rash is nearly completely resolved! as far as brain fog I can't really speak to that because marijuana used legal here. nuff said. :-) Let me know how it goes eh? Good luck!!
April 5, 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience with me as I completely agree with everything you said. I found a surgeon that was listed on breastplantsillness.com located in Jupiter FL, he understands everything has to come out and that’s what he specializes in. He is going to use TIVA so I’ll be sedated ... I have wait till July bc he is so busy. I’m hoping for the best results and to be free of the pain an other symptoms updates to follow
UPDATED FROM Seroma
2 months post

why bother updating when no one sees it?

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I have been updating to try and help other women going through this but it seems no one sees my updates. no comments, nothing. I see other women's journey of explant and they have tons of comments and support mine hardly nothing. Its more like a private diary. guess you have to know someone to get your review seen idk.... Anyway, talking to the void here lol...

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January 14, 2019
I see your posts and appreciate them! I’m in the process of interviewing doctors for explant with no replacement and possible lift but that part scares me. Keep posting I just don’t always comment!
January 14, 2019
Same as above!your posts have been really helpful,thanks for sharing.You have really helped me make my decision [RS bleep]
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January 15, 2019
Hi Seroma - I have been following your journey faithfully too and truly appreciate your updates xo Sorry that you aren’t quite satisfied with lefty, try to remember that you are still in very early stages and the healing is still on going for several months. I know you will be there to remind me of this when it’s my turn too wink wink. Hang in there, you are healthier for it and a role model for all the women thinking about or undergoing explant! Hugs xo
January 15, 2019
I’ve found your posts helpful too! Thank you for posting! I’m explanting in March after 22 years.
January 15, 2019
Yes, please keep updating-it's a brave thing to do!
January 16, 2019
Hi there, I am reading them..... please keep updating. My explant surgery is scheduled to be February 19. Have had implants since 1986. Three surgeries. Went from 34A to 34DD. MRI shows a ruptured implant 'again'. I want these 600 - above the muscle implants out and No More Implants. Your journal helps me so please continue. I am now 67 years old and as you said I also expect some sagging. If my results are like yours I will be fine. Both surgeons said I had very little breast tissue and would not like the way I look. I will be very flat and droopy with lose skin, etc, etc. Your results don't look as bad as I am dreading, so please continue updating. Good luck to future healing.