Silicone Implants Removed Under Local Anesthesia

I had mine removed under local and left the capsules in. The capsules were extremely thin which tends to be the case with saline implants. I feel great! I didn’t think that I had Bill symptoms but since having my implants removed my anxiety is gone and I no longer get a numb tingling feeling in my hand. It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself. Photos are on my profile along with my journey.

Great to hear.Mayball continue well with you. I just had mine removed under local as well. Had them for 7 months but was already experiencing joint pain and inflammation. Dr. said capsules were thin. Hoping just removing implants resolves my issues & won’t have to return for more invasive procedure.

How are you feeling after removal? Mine will be removed 4/6! Local as well. Leaving capsule per surgeon . I've only had them since Nov 2021

Interestingly enough so many symptoms went away immediately after explant. Shoulder & neck pain which I had associated with getting back to longer bike riding and upper body strength training and not my implants left my body within the hour after explant. My energy returned (I was pushing myself to get up and go prior to) and feel more alert. Inflammation went down also immediately but my hands and hand joints had a flare up about 3 days later and now just starting to sloowly get better again where that’s concerned & hoping to see continued improvement with that. Feeling better overall and no regrets!

That's awesome!!!! My main complaint has been anxiety and how heavy they are. Occasionally my pinky finger goes numb....no other troubles this far. How has recovery been?

I am currently recovering from explant surgery - enbloc total capsulectomy and muscle repair (Sept.2 2022). I had my implants ( under muscle - through underarm)for 32 years and just began having issues with the right side. Please do more research!! - I was not wanting to do enbloc and was also concerned about recovery, because my health had deteriorated drastically over the last year (multiple BII and auto immune symptoms), but on investigation I realized cutting open the capsule was to risky. I did not want the possibility of releasing cancer cells ( had the possibility of textured surface silicon implants)or leaked silicon into my chest cavity/body. I also did not want the toxic capsule left in my body. That being said I did the enbloc with Dr. Lu Jean Feng in Cleveland, Ohio and I can honestly say, so far recovery has been much better than I was expecting. Yes, I have a ways to go and it is a process, but I feel like it was the right choice for me. Leaving them in, just wasn't an option for me once I educated myself on implants. It was not an easy decision. I had my implants my whole life - they were very much "my breasts" and they still felt and looked good - BUT they had begun making me sick. Not being able to live my life and feeling horrible all the time, just was not a way I was willing to live my life. I am looking forward to getting back to the gym and my outdoor activities, eventually. I have already noticed less symptoms and am starting to feel more like myself again. I have begun researching detoxing from heavy metals, etc. I do wish I had moved faster in making my decision, but like you I was scared. I know this is a big decision and a difficult one. I hope you find your way and are able to get your life back!! You can call Dr. Feng's office at (216)831-7007 press 1 for her offices - they will give you helpful information. Also, you can try calling Dr. Amy DeRosa in Michigan at (248)688-7597 and ask if they can also provide information on Enbloc for you. I will be hoping for the best for you . Be sure to go to www.healingbreastimplantillness.com - all woman going through want you are - beyond helpful!!