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Scaredy Cat
WORTH IT$2,700
So, how do I start this review?! Well let me just start by saying that I have scheduled my explant surgery for tomorrow. I was originally scheduled for November 3rd but when I went in for my preop appointment today, someone had just canceled for tomorrow so I took it. Sooo scared but excited! Now why am I getting my implants removed?It has been a very difficult decision for me because my PS did an amazing job. My boobs look great! But truthfully there are a few reasons why I want them out. First, they have become very uncomfortable. It is difficult for me to sleep because I find them to be in the way. I can never sleep on my stomach. I also feel top heavy, a look I never wanted. I have difficulty wearing certain tops and dresses. I either look fat (which I am not because I only weigh 118) or I look matronly.They have also been very painful lately. I get stabbing, shooting pains almost every day. I also have been trying to work out more but find it difficult with these balls attached to my chest. And lastly I just have become more aware of the fact that implants are toxic bags. Why did I put these inside my body in the first place? Yes, I have always had low self-esteem. And after breast-feeding they got a bit saggy.But I think I could’ve mustered through that. In reality it only boosted my self-esteem for a little while and then I was back to feeling the same way I was before. Actually now I cover them up because I don’t like the way I look with them. They are huge! Unproportionate in my opinion. Also I don’t want to be enslaved to having surgery every 10-15 years for the rest of my life. And lastly for the last 6 months I have had unexplained back muscular pain that has been crippling at times.I have been to all kinds of Drs to figure it out and all my tests come back normal. Do I think I have BII? No, I don’t think so but I rather just get these things out of me anyway just in case. So those are my reasons. Now what I am facing is fear and nervousness! Fear of how they will look afterwards.Yes, they were a little saggy before I got implants but they were not that bad. I could have lived with them that way. My PS says that I have enough breast tissue where I might not look too bad or need a lift after I explant. He suggests I take the implants out, wait a year and then decide if I want a lift. I think I am ok with doing just that. I really do not want all the scarring from a lift unless I just can’t live with the sagginess but I want to give my body a chance and see what it does on its own.The other thing I was worried about is leaving my capsules in or not. My doctor says he would feel comfortable leaving them in because they are very thin but that he would remove them if I really wanted to. He says it is up to me. Like I said before, I don’t think I have BII so I would not care leaving them in. But we decided today that he would remove as much of the capsules as he can without needing to scrape me too much. Basically he will get out as much as he can. I told him that I was ok with that.Anyway if you want to see my previous reviews on RealSelf you can look them up. I will be posting pictures soon!! Best wishes to everyone else going through this journey!

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David Nicholas Csikai, MD

David Nicholas Csikai, MD

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October 21, 2020
Girl I so understand the difficulty sleeping at night part. I either have to wear a bra or shove a pillow between my breasts! I was never a believer of BII until last year. Thanks for documenting your journey.
April 12, 2021
Can you sleep on your side with breast implants?
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April 12, 2021
Yes eventually. In the beginning I slept on my back as directed. I am a side sleeper. Once the Dr. gave me the go ahead, I started sleeping on my sides again. I just have to use pillows between my breasts to sleep comfortably.
November 17, 2020
Il vous a toute enlever les capsules? Ça a durer combien de temps la chirurgie? Votre cicatrice mesure combien de centimètre? Merci êtes-vous satisfaite à 100% du chirurgien?
January 17, 2021
I am explaining for all the same reasons. My pre-op is Jan.25th. Thanks for sharing!
April 12, 2021
Reading your story makes me think maybe I shouldn’t get implants. ? I really want to and I really think they will help me and my self esteem. I am afraid of the risks and worry about getting sick. Any advice ?
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April 12, 2021
Have you considered just a lift or fat transfer? Some days I wish I just did the lift others days I love my implants. I just recently learned of the popularity of FT. I never believed in BII but around 18-21 mpo I started gradually experiencing BII issues. Do your research! Not everyone reacts to the foreign objects inside them. Also know they are not lifetime devices and should be replaced every 10 years. Hope this helps a bit. Make sure if you decide to do it, use a double board certified PS and look through the b&a to see what kind of work they perform. Good luck.
April 12, 2021
Thank you for your reply. It helps I still feel so overwhelmed. May I ask another question... women who have bii experiences.. if they explanation for they get better?
I have read so much mixed information on bii.
I am not a candidate for fat transfer and I have read that it doesn’t always take. I also read implants are a lower risk procedure with long lasting results .. this is just stuff I read online not even sure of all sources :/
April 12, 2021
Explanat ** (not explanation)
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April 13, 2021
If you do a FT, go to someone who specializes in it like Dr. Bednar. Most ladies retain more than half if not all of the fat he transfers. As for implants, they "should" be replaced every 10 years but some people have gone much longer between sets. If you have symptoms of BII, and explant properly by removing capsules etc. most get better within 2 years if not sooner. Hope that helps.
April 13, 2021
Helps yes. Thank you for always answering me. I’m just really wanting to do this but terrified of the procedure post op and bii.
The % of bii seem low but I believe it’s real and I don’t want to put my health at potential risk but this would help my mental health and these days could really use that! It’s such a hard decision
April 21, 2021
I want them out for all of the same reasons. And since I have had them for 32 years and I am pushing 70 years old they are just going to sag more. I don’t want to end up tripping on them. LOL
May 13, 2021
Hi JDMcCune, I've had saline implants for 16 yrs now without any problems. I went small, thank goodness and the size has always suited my body and my mind well. When I read about BII it worries me although I've had no symptoms. However, because my implants are saline, there will be a time probably soon where I will be forced to replace them . That said, I'm on the fence about replacing or explanting.... I'm 64 and don't want to do this ever again in my lifetime after my decision this time. Question is... you've had your's 32 years, are they saline or silicon?
August 20, 2021
Hi, I am 65 with 24 year old saline,one side ruptured. My 300CC explant date is 9/28/21, no lift. Reading others journey on Real Self is the only way I keep from freaking out. Looking forward to being my natural self again, but also have a-lot of fear.
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So my surgery was at 9am. Right now it is 8pm and I am not feeling too bad. Dr said surgery went. He was able to remove all of the capsule no problem. No bleeding so no drains!! Yippee!!! I just looked at them and to be honest with y’all I thought they were going to look worse. They actually don’t look too bad. I’ll attach some pictures now.

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October 21, 2020
Wow I think you look great without the implants! How long did you have them in ? I've had mine 2 yrs and yes dread the replace every 10-15 yr requirement . Thanks for sharing
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October 21, 2020
Thanks!!! I had them in for almost 7 years. And my implants were pretty big. 450cc and 475cc.
October 21, 2020
You look great, how long did you have your implants for? Wishing you a speedy recovery :)
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October 21, 2020
Thanks!!! This December would have been 7 years to be exact.
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October 21, 2020
I think you look great with them out. Happy continued healing dear.
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October 21, 2020
Thank you!!
October 21, 2020
Wow - you move quickly! Happy for you - they do look great. I can't believe that's just a few hours post removal. Got to tell you it's making me think about just removal and waiting it out. The only thing stopping me or making me hesitate is the idea of going in for another procedure vs getting it all done and closing this chapter. I'll see what my doctor thinks / says. Happy healing to you and thanks for posting our comment / update.
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October 21, 2020
Thank you!! You need to decide what is best for you and your situation. Everyone is different. But def talk your PS about it. For me personally I didn’t mind waiting a year before I decide if I want a lift or not. Best wishes to you
October 14, 2021
Omg they I prefer the after!! They look so much better after! I’m so happy for you! I can’t wait I can’t wait for mine to be out, thank you for sharing
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I wanted to wait at least a week from surgery day to give an update but I am feeling so good I figure I let ya’ll know. Took a shower last night and washed my hair and it felt great. Then as instructed removed the gauze over incision area. Everything looked great!! I think my boobs look great for only 3 days post explant. Yes they are flat in the upper pole but that’s ok. I put a sports bra on today with a tank and I am soo happy on how I look. I just need to give it time for the fluffing to occur. I think its gonna be great in the long run. Nothing a push up bra can’t fix. Lol

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October 29, 2020
You look great! Congrats on your explant and wishing you speedy recovery. Did your back pain disappear?
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November 13, 2020
Thank you! Yes my back has not hurt me!!!
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November 8, 2020
I had mine removed 3 years ago, best decision ever. You look fantastic!!
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November 13, 2020
Thanks!! Yes i feel the same way. Best decision ever!
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January 5, 2021
I'm six weeks out and so glad I did it too. You look great!
January 16, 2021
What size where your implants? I’m looking at having mine removed too.
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May 20, 2021
I had 450 and 475