Explant 29 yr old silicone implants
Remove 29 yr old implants
I’m hoping since I didn’t have large implants that my breasts will be ok after removal. I’ve read many of the stories here and they have made me hopeful. I’ll be glad to get these painful things out. Oct 22 is surgery
48 hours later
Dr said I did have a small silicone leak on R side but he was able to clean out all capsular contracture with implants. Implants will be sent to Pathological lab for testing. I’ve had some pain but I expected that. On October 30 I see PS so hopefully my drains can be removed.
Sorry I removed my before photo and deleted from phone.
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Wrap and drains
Today removed wrap and was able to shower and put on sports bra. I was anxious about today but I didn’t need to be. Shower felt great and putting on sports bra was easy.
I’m ok with how I look, since I originally had very little breast tissue and implants were 280 cc I’m assuming my skin wasn’t stretched too much Once my drains come out and suction of drains stop on October 30 I’ll start to see “fluffing”. I know not to expect more than I had to begin with. My husband told me I seem happy with how I look and actually I am. I feel like I look lean and athletic again. I’m 5’6” and weigh 129 lbs. age 62.
I’d like to say I don’t agree that explant is less painful than implant. I had CC so needed a Capsulectomy I believe it’s called
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