Breast implant removal and lift (Mastopexy)

To continue on with my recovery journey these are my breasts 9 weeks post implant removal and breast lift (mastoplexy).
I’m slowly regaining nipple activation and sensitivity but it’s understandable that they are not as reactive to temperature or stimulation as pre surgery given what they have been through. I’ve been told that they will over time gain greater reaction and sensitivity as my healing continues and have been encouraged to massage them with an oil they provided and use an inverted nipple aspirator on them every night for 5 minutes to help improve blood flow to the area.
I’ve had a few people ask if I’ve had implants out back in and no this is all my natural breast tissue which feels really nice after living with implants for 13 years.
Scars are healing nicely but to be honest I found the wound/scars confronting when first getting the tapes removed but I can really see now how they are going to settle in nicely over time.
I’ve be commencing my first fractal laser treatment in a few weeks time to help reduce the redness of the scar and will continue to post photos of my recovery.

My anxiety building up to surgery day was quite high but the whole process on the day couldn't be on gone better! Craig and his surgical teams communication and interpersonal skills where some of the the best I’ve ever experienced in a medical setting and really helped to ease my nerves about the anesthetic and procedure. Craig spent 45 minutes drawing the pre surgery markings on me just perfect (He even got a laser leveler out for added precision!). During the mapping out process you could really that he was really tapping into the creative zone making sure he was properly mapping things out meticulously.
Surgery was expected to go 1.5 hours but ended up going for 3 hours in total as he learnt that I needed a capsulectomy when removing my old implants. Craig also removed moles around my chest and a bit of lipo around the armpit to improve contour which really showed his commitment to crafting a beautiful work.
When I woke up I had minimal side effects from the anesthetic and when in the recovery ward after surgery, Craig his Anesthesiologist and theatre nurse Trish all warmly came in together check in on me and wish me a good recovery before the finished for the day. A really lovely a human touch. The recovery goodie bag filled with healing supplants and treats to help reduce bruising and aid in recovery which was a lovely treat and really motivated me to take good care of myself while recovering.
I exited the hospital with drainage tubes in and on the 17/05 had them removed by one of the nurses in Craig’s office which to be fair was a painful experience... but a joy to have them removed to increase my mobility. I also had a HEALITE II session and was given some extra wound care instructions.
So far I’m really pleased with the experience and outcome. There is definitely some pain still but nothing that can’t be managed by appropriate pain medication. I’m wearing my recovery compression garment at all times except while showering which basically feels like a sports bra and just being easy on myself while I recover! What a relief having all the pre surgery nerves out of the way!

Dr Craig Rubinstein will be removing my 13-14 year old silicone breast implants and doing a breast lift (mastopexy) along with some liposuction at the arm/chest area.
Surgery date scheduled is: 12/05/2021
My silicone breast implants where done back in 2007 by a different surgeon and placed under the muscle. After learning in January 2021 that the left one had ruptured I made the decision to have them removed and a lift done.
I thought I'd post my journey here as it might help other women on their breast implant removal and or lift journey.