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Surgery Date is Set.

Cheerful4082
In 2011 I decided to get breast implants and that was the worst decision ever. So now I’m getting them removed because not to long after getting them in I developed capsular contracture. Just a little information about the surgery, the implants are not that big 300cc, they were placed on top of the muscle first mistake and put in through the nipple second mistake. I was small to begin with barely a B cup 5’3” 117 . I always have to have my boobs supported with a bra or a sports bra or they ache. They are very uncomfortable and feel like they are 100lbs. I have been waiting to get them out now for quite awhile. I’m scared of the outcome and hoping that they end up looking ok. He has to go in and remove the implant and scar tissue and I’m not getting a lift. He said the risk of the nipple loosing blood supply is a high risk. So it could die actually. He told me it could take 6-9 months for complete recovery to see what they will look like. He doesn’t feel like I will need a lift and I visit this website often looking at photos and reading reviews. This will be my second surgery with Dr Rude. He’s amazing! The first one was a neck lower facelift. I have really good skin and scar well. So until surgery that’s all for now.

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Malcolm Rude, MD

Malcolm Rude, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 10, 2024
I can’t wait to follow your journey. Good luck.
February 11, 2024
Thank you so much for caring. Post op is March 11 and I know that point I feel I will be very nervous. I’ve been waiting along time for this.
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February 11, 2024
It will be here before you know it. And before long those implants will be a distant memory.
February 11, 2024
Sorry I meant my pre op will be the 11th… Thank you and I know it will be here and over soon. I know at first it’s going to be a shock since I have had these since October of 2011. I don’t expect to look perfect after healing but I hope to look ok.
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February 11, 2024
It may take a few months but our boobs will bounce back to normal. Keeping positive vibes for ya.
February 12, 2024
Thank you and I’m trying to stay positive
UPDATED FROM Cheerful4082
3 days pre

March 18 is right around the corner

Cheerful4082
Hi had my pre op done and now just a few more days and the implants come out. I’m nervous over the out come and I keep telling my husband to be prepared cause probably at first they won’t be pretty. I know I’m doing the right thing to get them out and will feel so much better. My doctor always reminds me that I could do fat graphing down the road. I think that’s how you spell it. I’m really hoping they don’t look much different than in the beginning before implants. He said for two weeks don’t do a thing and that’s so hard for me cause I always have nervous energy. My husband is going to have to take up the slack. I have already picked up my prescriptions and hopefully all goes well. If anyone has any pointers I would love to hear them. I will let everybody know how it went as soon as I can.

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UPDATED FROM Cheerful4082
5 days post

Living without implants

Cheerful4082
My husband and I arrived at the hospital early Monday morning big day. They took me back and got me ready. I was pretty calm cause my Doctor Had prescribed a few prescriptions to keep me relaxed. The next thing I knew I was awake and it was over. My implants were over the muscle and I had capsular contracture so my doctor took the scare tissue out too. He sent the scare tissue to pathology and a day after I was home they called me and things were normal and clear. The implants were intact and no leaking. So the nurse wrapped me up and I went home. I did pretty well my first night at home , my husband was very attentive. So far all I have taken is 4 pain pills , two the first day and one Tuesday and one Wednesday. I hate pain pills for a lot of reasons , one they make you not with it and it’s so hard to use the bathroom especially after surgery anyway. I did use Mirlax in my water each day once a day and this was magic. The incisions are under my breasts and they are not little since he had to remove scare tissue. He used internal stitches and on the outside used glue. Yes I guess they do that now. I’m very black and blue under my breasts but that’s normal for me. I’m trying to be kind to myself when I look at them but I sure hope they get better. They lost there passenger and I know I have been told fluffing will happen and be patient. They are soft and that’s sure different to feel after having my implants since October of 2011 and they were hard almost right away. I use to hate when people would hug me cause I would wonder if they felt how hard my boobs were. So I feel better they are gone!! I’m back to being little, probably a 32 b if I’m lucky. Thats from being a 32 DD for quite awhile. I feel the left breast is a tad lower then the right one but I’m trying not to get upset about it cause I just got them out and by body they say will mend itself. Way to early I guess to panic. I have taken a few showers already and as long as I’m not letting the water run on them it’s ok. I’m wearing a Care Fix surgical bra now after my doctor said it was ok. Got mine off of amazon and got a medium but kind of feel I need a small. I’m sleeping on my back and have since I got home. I get little twitches of the nerves in my boobs but nothing bad. It’s hard for me to sit still for along time but I’m trying to behave. My doctor doesn’t want me doing much. So this is 5 days right now and I will keep you informed. I would love to hear from anyone that has had it done and little about fluffing. If I missed something that someone wants to know please ask me.

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March 24, 2024
How large was your implant?
March 24, 2024
My implants were 300cc each. Mentor silicone. They were over the muscle and put in through the nipple. They were never comfortable ever. Always felt very heavy. I know my photos of my explant look sad but every day looks better.
March 28, 2024
I’m seriously considering explant very soon and your photos are very encouraging! I think they look great so soon post-op. Looking forward to more pics of your progress!
March 28, 2024
Thank you very much! They are even looking better now and I will take more photos soon. They say that they change so much from day to day and week to week. My husband saw me out of the shower yesterday and said honey you’re looking good. Very encouraging for me cause my very critical of myself. I live in my surgical bra from care fix got from Amazon. Making sure that there’s plenty of support for the little guys.
April 22, 2024
Hi please update I had under the muscle 400 cc 3 years ago and my slight contracture has mentally affected me so negatively I cannot wait to take these out but I would love to know after how you’ve felt emotionally and physically,
April 22, 2024
Emotionally I’m so happy to have them gone! Please don’t be afraid to remove them! I look better after 5 weeks then I did before the implants I feel.But it might be that I’m so happy to be back to normal.i had another appointment today to drain some fluid out of my left one but it was a small amount and my Doctor said see you in 6 weeks . Meaning finally I won’t have to go back and get the fluid out anymore. You asked how I was though with the whole thing, I was so scared and would look at pictures and wonder how I would be. I’m so pleased with the outcome and my doctor did an awesome job! By the way my clothes look so much better on me. I sure hope this helps you.