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Fit 40 year old explanting 22 year old saline under muscle implants

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Fit 40 year old explanting 22 year old saline under muscle impkants

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Just had my consultation with Dr. Straka and now have my surgery scheduled to have these bags removed from my body! I’m so excited!!! My surgery is scheduled for August 6, 2019 and it cannot get here soon enough!!!
Now that I m 40 with two children, my priorities have significantly changed and I have no desire whatsoever to have these stupid bags on my chest. I am so over these foreign objects being in my body, I want them out!!!
Dr. Straka did not recommend a lift in my case due to my nipple placement and minimal natural breast tissue. I have gained about 5 pounds since my implant surgery 22 years ago. Currently, I’m 5’8” and weigh about 122 pounds. I was a barely there 32a cup at 18 when I had these stupid things put in and at 40 with the implants, I am a small 34c cup.
I have about 11 weeks until my surgery and during this 11 weeks, I plan to get in the best possible shape that I can. Eating healthy, drinking only water and working out.

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Philip J. Straka, MD, FACS

Philip J. Straka, MD, FACS

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May 25, 2019
Will be following your journey my surgery is in 17 weeks
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July 11, 2019
Thank you! I’m a little less than 4 weeks from the big day. I’ll post updates when things happen. So ready!
May 25, 2019
I am almost 41 and have had my implants for 20 years. I am ready to get these things out!! I am excited to see your results and hear about your journey.
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July 11, 2019
I’ll post updates as things happen. My pre-op is July 22nd and I’m less than 4 weeks out from having these things removed. I’m so ready to be all natural again and to love me for me.
July 11, 2019
Hi, goodluck on your journey, you are absolutely making the right choice. I am 38 yeard old and I have had my silicone implants under the muscle for 19 years! Ironically my surgery date is also 06th August 2019! I am literally counting down the seconds ha. I just want it done already. These toxic bags have made me so ill. I have recently found out I have rheumatoid arthritis! I am certain it's the implants making me ill, my immune system cannot cope and now I will be on meds for the rest of my life. Anyway I hope you keep us posted on your journey. Goodluck :-) x
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July 11, 2019
Less than 4 weeks and counting! I have hypothyroidism and know these toxic bags are to blame. I just want them gone and I’m ready to heal and be my natural self, flaws and all. Having boobs does not define he woman I am!
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July 16, 2019
you're gonna be SO happy without them! I'm 2.5 months post already, and there is no looking back or missing those fake things. Nothing beats real. Good luck to you! :)
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July 23, 2019
14 days until surgery day. Thank you for the kind comments!
3 months pre

Pre-implant pics from 22 years ago

This was me at 18 years old in 1997. I was just a baby! My breasts had trouble holding down a triangle bathing suit because hey were so small. I was barely a 32A cup before implants.
I would give anything to go back in time and tell my 18 year old self, “DON’T DO IT!!! You don’t need the implants!!! You are beautiful just the way you are!!!”

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May 24, 2019
Spot on. I was barely 18 when I thought I needed those ridiculous bags in order to feel feminine and have self esteem. I’ve been very self conscious about my appearance for the last 10 years and hide them whenever and wherever I can. Time for them to go! I’m hoping all turns out well for you, you must be countinv the days!
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July 11, 2019
Yes I am counting down the days! Pre-op Odin 2 weeks and now les than 4 weeks from surgery. I’ll post more updates as things start to happen. Pray for no complications!
July 11, 2019
My surgery is on August 5!!! After 24 years I will be my humble zelf again.
May 27, 2019
Same for me. I'm scheduled for June 28,2019...removal, lift an very small implants. My present over the muscle silicone implants are 450cc and I hate them.
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July 11, 2019
Hope and pray all goes well for you and no complications!
June 13, 2019
Explant and get fat injection. Forget implants they only last 10 years and are bad for your health
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July 11, 2019
Explanting with no lift and nothing else. Mine have been in for 22 years. Really have had no problems with them other than hypothyroidism and you can see the ripples in the bags when I lean over due to my thin skin. It is time these things leave my body forever!
July 12, 2021
You and I could be twin in the boob department, my story is so similar to yours… got implants in 1999 saline under the muscle. … 22 years later here I am googling “explant”, 34D to 34A cup after pictures” :) Thank you so much for sharing this because now I feel hopeful. You look great!
July 12, 2021
One other thing I’m curious about, did you get a capsulectomy?
13 days pre

Pre-op appt completed!

Just left Dr. Straka's office from having my pre-op appointment. He and his office staff were very nice and professional. Extremely informative and helpful, ready to answer all of my questions and explained the process and procedures in great detail. I really can't say enough good things about my experience today. My surgery is in two weeks on August 6. I have the utmost confidence that he and his staff will take good care of me and restore me back to my natural self. Very excited!

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July 24, 2019
Sending positive vibes your way as you prepare for your surgery next month. I'm seriously considering explant myself, and have similar implant size, age, type and location (under muscle) as you. Wish I NEVER had these implants : (
August 7, 2019
How are you doing? All went well?