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No Regrets After Removing Implants - Best Decision for Myself

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No Regrets After Removing Implants - Best Decision for Myself

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I’ve been hesitant to write on my experience but I knew that once I did I would impact so many women’s lives, and hopefully for the better. I ALWAYS wanted bigger boobs (or just boobs period) was flat all my life and hated my chest area for that reason. So when I finally made the decision at 28y.o. To get the implants I was so excited and thought it was the best decision. I worked hard and always knew I wanted to get them. The pain I experienced following the augmentation was indescribable- I wish this pain and discomfort upon no one. (I did get over it and it lasted a few weeks until I felt someone more comfortable). Then it took a bit over a year to feel “fully” comfortable with them in my skin. Granted I know everyone’s experience is different and this has nothing to do with my surgeon in specific - he was WONDERFUL. Very experienced and knowledgeable. FF A year into having the implants I developed a fibroadenoma in one breast and it was extremely uncomfortable at times painful. Had that removed... and then came another one. At this point I was already regretting the implants for many reasons other than the benign lumps that occurred. I was feeling guilt along with the discomfort. I always felt like they were not right for my body. Extremely heavy/ always felt had to protect the area (especially having a toddler who naturally loves to run and jump on their mama) ... could lay in certain ways or on my stomach.. overall felt there was something massive in my way all the time. I never wished so much for my flat chest back let alone feel so GRATEFUL for having had small boobs. 2 years after getting the implants I made the best decision to have them removed. I knew no matter what the outcome (physically/aesthetically) that I would be happen to have my body back. No more worry about all the potential risks that could happen at any moment. Or having to do extra mammograms or replacement after x amount of years. I WAS FREE!!!! And I am so happy. Dr Lombardi also did my explanation as well as implant. He was wonderful every step of the way. — I think that for those who love their implants and it made them feel better m, that’s great!! And for anyone who feels like they want them out, I say DO IT. don’t hesitate. Our bodies are for us to feel beautiful in. Nothing else should matter other than you feeling good in your own skin. It is unfortunate it took all of this for me to realize how grateful I was for having a small chest and not only that - it’s how god made me and I feel I shouldn’t have ever played with that. But I can’t dwell on the past. I’ve learned from my mistake and it has made me a better more appreciative person. I thank god I made it through all of this and I can be here to spread my message.

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Anthony S. Lombardi, Jr. MD

Anthony S. Lombardi, Jr. MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (10)

July 8, 2020
Thank you so so much for posting your story!!!! It helps me a lot to overcome all theese thoughts that i have now. I sceduled my removal appointment for 20. July. So i will be free very soon:) I have the implants for 5 years now and they are still healthy but it feels all the time so strange in my body and when i excersice my chest muscles hurt. I am a little scared though because i have a toddler as well and how I will manage the days after the explant. How long it took for you to be able to carry your baby after the removal? I am getting a simple removal and the capsule will not be removed, i trust my doc when he says that this is the best way for me. All the best to you!!!
April 11, 2021
I feel the same as you and I’m having the same surgery soon explant only under local I can’t wait to just be me and natural again ..so heavy and uncomfortable
April 11, 2021
Hey, I am now 8 months after explant and feeling so happy i did this. I am happy for you that you decided to make this great thing for you and be free again. My body feels so much better withought the implants and my breasts look almost the same as before, just the areolas are still too stretched and sinking in when i hold my arms up. This is also because of nursing with the implants and my doc said i should give them 6 more months to heal. If afterwards they are still looking stretched out, he can use a laser to schrink them with no scars.
It took me one week after surgery to feel good and strong and to be able to carry my at that time 1 year old baby.
I am sure you will be feeling great natural again and wish you all the best. Dont hesitate to write if you get any scarry thoughts, we have all been there and will be happy to help.
Take care!
April 15, 2021
Thank you!!
July 8, 2020
I am so happy for your making this decision!! I very much relate to how you feel. My implants were also perfectly in place and in tact nothing wrong w them other than how they felt inside of me and during exercise as well. I too only had implants come out - no capsule was necessary to be removed and I too trusted my surgeon very much. It was the best decision for me. I think (if possible) think of this as a resting period from picking up your toddler all the time. If he/she can walk. Then no need to pick them up .. let others help you if you can. I went almost two weeks without lifting my 3 year old. Not because of pain but mostly fear. It was very important to me that I heal as fast and best that I could. Lifting more than a glass of water is not recommended until at least few days after surgery. But I believe you have to listen to your body and see how you feel. Wishing you lots of luck and blessings. Please feel free to update after your surgery! Would love to know how your doing. Xoxo
April 15, 2021
If you leave the capsules in though isn’t that the part that melts into you and causes problems ?
April 15, 2021
They are saying our immune system and macrophages go ina JD breaks down the capsule which is basically scar tissue and supposedly no long term effects or issues
April 15, 2021
Oops go in and recognize the implant gone and break down the capsule and it’s eliminated via our liver and kidneys
April 11, 2021
Thanks for sharing I’m having the same surgery in a less than two months
April 26, 2021
hello do you have any before/after pics that you can share ?