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Breast Implant removal & Lift (34D-32A)
ORIGINAL POST
Feel So Lucky to Have Found This Surgeon....BII is Real and I Was Cared for and Validated and LOVE my Results!
MissHMFebruary 16, 2022
WORTH IT$12,000
In 2002, like many 20-somethings with tiny breasts I got breast implants. Since then, minor health occurrences occurred but I never connected the dots until I found a FB page called, "Breast Implant Illness Rejuvenation and Education With Christina". There are many FB support groups out there but not all are safe (feel free to message me if you are going down this road, some pages are sponsored). Anyhow, I consulted with 5 surgeons, 3 in Portland and 2 nationally that were "the best of the best". After all of my research, Dr. Lee was still at the top of the list and local, so I went with him. He was SO PATIENT with me. At my second consult (yes, I made him consult with me twice b/c I had so many questions), he even suggested that maybe he couldn't meet my expectations (I'm in healthcare, so I know that sometimes patients want perfection and it's not always attainable). I proceeded to elaborate that I was only sharing my preferences and expectations "just in case" there were aesthetic options during the surgery... that I wanted him to know what I liked but that I knew he would do well no matter what (just the OCD in me). He agreed to do the surgery. This was very telling to me that he is not motivated by money, but by outcome. I was an AA 20 years ago before implants, C-D after implants, breastfed 2 boys. He recommended an explant/lift and did a full capsule removal (also he clarified what "en bloc" vs. "capsulectomy" is and basically (and I am in healthcare so I know how to discern the information) if all of the scar tissue is removed, that's paramount, and he absolutely does this!). I was sure I'd be skin and nipples and he didn't over promise anything but said he would do his very very best to give me symmetry. You can decide for yourself after seeing the pictures. Personally, regarding bedside manner and skill, he is the best in the nation. I have another friend who explanted/lifted with him as well and she has results just as beautiful. He has a gentle and engaged bedside manner, he listens and he cares. I truly couldn't say more about this surgeon.
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UPDATED FROM MissHM
2 months post
7 weeks Post op Update
MissHMApril 3, 2022
Hey all! Sharing a quick photo I just took since you all have been asking! I will add more later! All is well! I am doing myofascial release with a great local physical therapist as well to keep from any scar tissue or adhesions forming to thick etc. LOVING my itty bitties! I have a 2 month post op apt in May and will update again then!
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April 3, 2022
Thank you so much for sharing. The skin is healing well. Did he indicate how visible the scarring with be with time, or how long it takes to fade?
Who is the local myofascial therapist? Can you describe what that therapy is like? What do they have you do, how often, and how soon do you start that therapy after surgery?
Who is the local myofascial therapist? Can you describe what that therapy is like? What do they have you do, how often, and how soon do you start that therapy after surgery?
April 3, 2022
Yes, it fades more and more. My friend had her explant/lift with him over a year ago and I can barely see her incision's, they looked like teeny tiny pieces of white thread when I looked close. He has a great scar cream he sells which I have been using. For 7 weeks out I'm REALLY impressed with his precision with everything.
So myofacial release is where a SKILLED practitioner uses their hands and expertise to keep the fascia of your body healthy and soft (everything in our body, organs, muscle, nerves is "wrapped" in a spiderweb of fascia, it's all connected. When we have trauma or are using our bodies in a way that encourages the fascia to "stick to itself" we get lumps and bumps, "knots" in our muscle etc which can "pull" on other structures and cause pain or dysfunction). I believe that the fascia of my body created my heart palpitations b/c of the capsule around my implants pulling up on the fascia surrounding my heart. My poor heart was stressed and constricted, once I explanted all my palpitations stopped!). Post surgery, when the space that the implant was in re-adheres to the rib cage, scar tissue can form and (only sometimes) create indentations or adhesions that pull on the internal fascia of the body.
I see Corrie at Portland Myofascial Release. There is an emotional component too in their treatment as we are not just our bodies! Sometimes there is trapped trauma that blocks our ability to heal. Probably the best in Portland. She is a doctor physical therapist. They will give you a superbill for insurance but they don't spend their time dealing with insurance (patient care is #1!) so that's something you'll have to do for your own reimbursement. Here is the link: https://www.portlandmfr.com/
Hope that helped!
So myofacial release is where a SKILLED practitioner uses their hands and expertise to keep the fascia of your body healthy and soft (everything in our body, organs, muscle, nerves is "wrapped" in a spiderweb of fascia, it's all connected. When we have trauma or are using our bodies in a way that encourages the fascia to "stick to itself" we get lumps and bumps, "knots" in our muscle etc which can "pull" on other structures and cause pain or dysfunction). I believe that the fascia of my body created my heart palpitations b/c of the capsule around my implants pulling up on the fascia surrounding my heart. My poor heart was stressed and constricted, once I explanted all my palpitations stopped!). Post surgery, when the space that the implant was in re-adheres to the rib cage, scar tissue can form and (only sometimes) create indentations or adhesions that pull on the internal fascia of the body.
I see Corrie at Portland Myofascial Release. There is an emotional component too in their treatment as we are not just our bodies! Sometimes there is trapped trauma that blocks our ability to heal. Probably the best in Portland. She is a doctor physical therapist. They will give you a superbill for insurance but they don't spend their time dealing with insurance (patient care is #1!) so that's something you'll have to do for your own reimbursement. Here is the link: https://www.portlandmfr.com/
Hope that helped!
April 3, 2022
The therapy is calming. The rooms are like a spa/massage room and Corrie's presence is very calming. She uses her hands to find where your energy is blocked and also pinpoints where there are "knots" or adhesions then uses her hands to release the fascia.
April 8, 2022
Thank you for posting. I’m looking to explant soon and I’m a similar before/after size
April 8, 2022
That's awesome!! I would definitely say though to do a lift at the same time if you think that you might have ANY "sag". Are you getting a lift?
April 11, 2022
Thank you for sharing! Looks SO MUCH BETTER than with implants.
April 11, 2022
I KNOW, I am so thrilled! I feel so good in my own skin right now!! I LOVE wearing shirts with no bra too lol. It's just so comfortable and I feel so proud of my own natural body at this point.
UPDATED FROM MissHM
5 months post
5 1/2 months post Op 34A-34C, now 34 A (345 CC saline in 2002, 475 replacements 2016, Explant 2/2022 w/Lift)
MissHMJuly 26, 2022
Here are my update pics. I know how scary and hard it is to decide to explant, what you might end up with, it's scary. My biggest recommendation, get a lift if it's been 20+ years and you've also breastfed babies AND find a myofacial release therapist for post surgery. My result is better than most b/c I got a lift AND one of my good friends from college is a doctor of myofacial release (Doctor of physical therapy, happy to share her info if you are in Portland) and has released fascia (adhesions, where the tissue adheres to the body and causes "indents") 2 and 5 months post surgery with her body work. It's all worth it ladies, it's a work in progress. I feel like me. Close to perfect, but I was never perfect even with implants. THESE imperfections I love, because they are me.
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August 7, 2022
I’m sorry if I missed this but what doctor did you go to? I’m getting this done & I saw the amount you paid…I was afraid it’d be 12k+ man do they make a killing off of us. To remove an implant & lift the tissue…so expensive! I think my lift & implant was $5000 when I had it done lol.
November 26, 2022
I saw Dr John Lee. It is expensive but doctors spend A LOT of money on their education and also the surgery center, anesthesiology etc. You get what you pay for!
August 19, 2022
Hi, thank you so much for sharing your story and pics. Your results turned out great. I'm also in the Portland Metro area and have seen information on Dr. Lee that looks promising (he was your surgeon?). Can you please share who your Myofacial release therapist was? I have scarring now and imagine I will have even more if I have another surgery. Thank you.
August 20, 2022
Of course! Her name is Corrie Rofinot and she is a doctor of physical therapy and is an associate at This clinic: https://www.portlandmfr.com/
She has gently released a couple painful adhesions, she is amazing.
She has gently released a couple painful adhesions, she is amazing.
September 7, 2022
It was probably about six weeks, but she didn’t do any work directly on my breasts just the other fascia in my body until about 8 weeks.
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