Explant and Lift (22 Yr Old Implants)

It's been two years since my surgery and thought I would add a few pictures.
This will probably be my last post since not much will change from this point on.
My scars did continue to mature and change a bit in the last year and are even harder to see than at my last update.

It's been one year now since my explant with lift surgery.
Just to recap for those that don't want to read my whole journey: I had over 22 year old saline implants, under the muscle, 325cc implants overfilled to 360 on each side. I was 45 at the time of my surgery. I had both procedures done at once, all dissolving stitches. I asked the doctor to remove as much capsule as possible and leave areolas as they are and not resize. I had a great doctor and no complications afterwards.
I am still grateful every day that I am not carrying that extra weight on my chest, pulling at my shoulders, neck, etc. I am still so happy that I don't have to worry about rupture, BII, or spending money on replacements. This was totally the right choice for me.
It doesn't mean it was easy, physically or mentally and don't want to sugar coat it for those considering this surgery. For me, it was all worth it, still the right choice.
Scars:
Even though my pictures look about the same, I can tell you the scars have significantly continued to improve. In person, they really aren't very noticeable, just a few areas. All very soft. I continue to moisturize and lightly massage scars after each shower with my face moisturizer, nothing special. I was afraid of how the scars would look, especially because my body and skin are sooo sensitive. I have no worries about the scars anymore.
If you are thinking about explant, if you feel it is the right choice for you but are scared, this is my experience. I hope if you read through my whole journey it will give you hope and a better idea of what to expect.
A few things I wish I was better prepared for (remember I have a super sensitive body):
1. Even though my doctor told me I had to take 6 weeks off work, and couldn't drive for at least 2 weeks, I kind of minimized it and thought I would heal faster than that. Nope. My doctor's wisdom was correct. It hurt to drive for even longer than 2 weeks. I have a physical job and it was uncomfortable and painful at times at work when I first went back. I am very sensitive and should not have expected to heal quicker than average. When you have the capsule removed too, it really adds to the healing time. I actually slept semi-upright for 2 months because it was just not comfortable for me to go back to sleeping in my bed till then. I couldn't sit up for long periods of time without pain and discomfort for over 5 weeks. Listen to your body, rest as much as you need to.
2. The old feelings that brought me to decide to implant reared their ugly head. You go back to a look and/or size close to what you were before. For me it was more the look than the size. I had totally forgotten what I looked like and how I felt over 22 years ago. I had to address those old feelings and work through them this time. I implanted solely for cosmetic purposes, and felt I had to really face my vanity and deal with it for once and for all so I don't go running back for more surgery. I now believe any surgery done in the frame of mind I had 22 years ago, and temporarily this past year, will never bring peace or happiness. Perfection is not real. There will always be something that needs tweaking to match what we think is ideal. For me, finding acceptance in what I have brings peace that cannot be achieved with endless surgeries. Not easy but sooo worth it. I am waaay more than a pair of breasts.
3. I don't think I prepared my kids enough. I didn't realize how it could make them feel to see me unable to drive them to school for so long, or not sleep in my bed for so long, be off work for so long, etc. As I said in point 1, I really underestimated my healing speed and therefore underestimated how much to prepare my family.
Everyone has their own unique journey. I thank those that posted before me to help me prepare. I hope my experiences can help others too. Choose a really good surgeon who has experience. Cheers to health and acceptance!

Healing of the scars continues. More areas are white/silvery. I don't think you can feel the scars underneath the breast at all. There remains sections around the areola and vertical scar that are slightly raised. These sections are still pink, so they still may fade over time.
I'm still up a few pounds since the surgery and got a bit of sun in my backyard, so slight tan lines are present.
Since about the 8th month, I can have a shower as before without having to be careful about the spray directly on my breasts/nipples. All tenderness/sensitivity has been resolved and I feel back to normal.
I still haven't gone bra shopping and am not sure what size I am.