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Breast Lift After Implant Removal

UPDATED FROM Sunshyne0714
1 year post

One year anniversary - totally worth ot

Sunshyne0714
WORTH IT$7,100
Feeling great and so happy I chose this surgeon. This surgery changed my life. For those of you afraid of lift scars - don't be.

Sunshyne0714's provider

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 14, 2018
I think you look FABULOUS!! I’m really glad your happy with your decision! ❤️❤️
May 14, 2018
Thank you for your comment. My giant implants left me so deformed and several surgeons wouldn't fix me without putting more implants in. This is what I wanted. Now if o don't stand up straight it's not pretty but we can all use a good posture reminder right?
May 14, 2018
Woo hoo!!! My anniversary is next month. Not looking as good as you but I’m just as happy. However did you gain any weight?? I felt thinner once implants come out.
May 14, 2018
Thank you. I believe I'm the same weight as I was WITH implants. Maybe a pound or two heavier but my legs are thicker from running now. I still feel a lot thinner though. I have days when I wish I had maybe just a little projection, but I used to fantasize about having a cups. Well now I have aa cups. Lol
May 14, 2018
You look amazing! He has done a fantastic job. I’ve no projection in mine but I’d rather have that than two hard balls on my chest!!! Still can’t believe I can sleep on my stomach :) you must be thrilled! xx
May 14, 2018
Ooohhh girl let's talk about stomach sleeping. I never get tired of it, but I do wake up occasionally and think OH NO!! Then I remember - you're good. Hugs - same thing. Glad to be on this journey with you!!
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May 15, 2018
Wow Lisa0714 you look great!!! I’m thinking about a lift myself. My implants were removed 5 months ago and were encapsulated for over 9 years! Im happy they’re out! But it has definitely been a rollercoaster of emotions. My nipples are sucked in and if I lift my arms they concave A LOT! Skin didn’t contract as much as I would have wanted to :( I literally can fold my breasts into a taco if it makes any sense. Please check my pics when you get a chance! I need some words of encouragement and hope! Xoxo
May 15, 2018
I looked very similar only emptier than you are if that makes sense. Now, if you're patient I've seen girls who have so much improvement one and even two years out. I didn't think my deformities were going to go away and I was tired of trying to rolll up skin to fit in a bra. I had enough skin for a c cup but enough tissue for a AA cup. So yes I totally relate to the taco reference - although I never thought of it that way. Smiles..... I used care credit with free interest for a year to pay for my lift. My plan was to pay it off in that time or roll any balance to a zero interest card ( a lot of times cards offer 0 percent on transfers). I figured it would get paid eventually and that my mental health was more important. I will tell you a lift - after explant just repackages your breast into a nice tighter envelope. So it gets rid of extra skin and hides the concave areas left by the implant. See how it goes for you for a while. I don't see any adhesions or deformities. If I were betting I'd think by one year you'd see a lot of change. I saw change for a whole year after my lift and for almost two years post explant now. It just happens slower so it's not as obvious Day to day like it was in the beginning. Hang in there sister! It will get better for you whether you decide to wait it out or find a way to finance a lift. The only difference really is time.

One of the things that was most helpful for me mentally was shopping. I swear to god I didn't buy clothes for 15 years at least, but with my new shape I found I could buy cute pj sets, sexy little bralette and panty sets and sundresses that don't need a bra. Hello??? They're awesome.


I also set a goal of getting healthier and in better shape. I started running a lot and making my own cold pressed juices. I guess you could say I threw my mental energy into the positive aspects and it was very helpful.

We are our own worst critics. When I see your pictures I think wow I would have been thrilled with that outcome. I think you look great. So focus on that and all the other positives. You've got this!!! You're beautiful. You're healthy. You're enough!!!
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May 15, 2018
Thank you soooo much for taking the time to look at my pics and respond back I really appreciate it. My breast do look better in pics than they do in person. Mental health is very important! And I have ups and downs like crazy! My husband has only seen me twice in 5 months I’m just embarrassed and how can I even expect him to like something i don’t even like looking at? It been hard. I also starting working out before my surgery and that’s actually what helped me want to move forward, I started seeing changes in my physical appearance and I was like “implants need to be gone” since my case was a little on the extreme side due to the encapsulation and the implants being ruptured (inside the capsules) my surgery lasted 4 hrs and recovery was slower than it should’ve been, so I had to hold off to my workout routine for 3 months which pretty much sent me back to the beginning Lol getting stronger again nd that’s one thing that keeps me motivated! I still have 7 months to my one year mark! I just don’t know how much patience my husband has left in him. I also wear 32 C but I feel the same way as you did! I have enough skin for a C cup but enough tissue for maybe a b probably a cup.. waiting 7 months seem too long for me especially feeling as uncomfortable as I do in my own skin. After looking at your picture it really makes me want to proceed with a breast lift! You have absolutely awesome results!!! Once again thank you so much for your time and support!!!
May 18, 2018
Hang in there.ive been where you are mentally. I bet your hisband likes your new look. Mine did and still does more than I do. Get some super sexy bralette and panty sets. That will help are you feel better. Nobody says you have to take it off. I still don't half the time. I let him do it. Lol.... A lift would repackage you but don't be in a rush. See what happens in a few months.
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May 15, 2018
You're looking fabulous Lisa!!! Can you believe its been a year for us, its gone so quick!! All the best :) x
UPDATED FROM Sunshyne0714
4 months post

For those worried about lift scars

Sunshyne0714
5 months .... full anchor lift. Scars are progressing

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September 29, 2017
You look wonderful. There isn't ONE SINGLE day in which I regret the explant. Lots of love from UK xx
October 3, 2017
Me either Mcnulty! Love to you!
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October 3, 2017
Wow your scars are looking great! Happy healing dear!
October 3, 2017
You look amazing, I'm booked in to have my implants removed and a lift October 19th, im really scared i wont like them as i had next to no boobs before my implants. (Im 32E now but they are so heavy ) but after seeing your post im more confident x
October 3, 2017
I'm glad it helps. I had a worst case scenario - having a petite frame, thin build and deteriorating tissue with 700 cc implants. I didn't know what I was going to end up with but like you I was done with the weight, the constant fatigue. I was sick constantly and couldn't think clearly - ever. I am happy to say the dramatic increase in energy and improvement in overall vitality have been remarkable. I seriously feel 20 years younger - inside and out.

It's coming up on anyone that I've had them out and almost six months after my lift and I can tell you it was like giving myself the best gift I could imagine. I wish you well! It's a good decision you've made!!
October 11, 2017
This time next week mine will be out x
October 11, 2017
Good luck. I had mine out Oct 19 2016!!!! We will share a boob removal anniversary
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October 5, 2017
Amazing! You can barely see any scars! Am hoping to be where you are in 5 months. You look wonderful, Lisa!
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October 10, 2017
Where do you purchase the scar treatment stuff your using?
October 10, 2017
Walgreens. There's a $5 coupon online. Serica scar treatment. It's remarkable.
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October 11, 2017
I know Walgreens has Scar Away, I used coupons and sales and got 2 boxes for $19.98. I think I asked you before, it’s $40 for the serica, right?
October 11, 2017
Sounds right. It seemed to do better than biocorneum and less messy.
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October 11, 2017
Thanks for the info. I have heard some products do get messy
UPDATED FROM Sunshyne0714
4 months post

Almost 5 months

Sunshyne0714
Wanted to post a quick update so you could see the progress of my scars and how they are fading nicely.

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September 22, 2017
Wow, they really are fading well Lisa, you must be really pleased with your progress! :) x
September 24, 2017
I can't complain. Everytime I feel like picking at them o go back and look at what I had post replant then I quit lol. When I want to feel a little sassy I put on my padded bra hahhahahaa I can throw my shoulders back and stick my chest out and nobody looks at my chest hahahah it's the best feeling in the world. How are you?
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September 25, 2017
I know what you mean, nothing quite like a reality check to stop the complaining, lol! I'm with you on that, its also good when people talk to your face instead of your chest hahaha! I'm really good thanks, I'm in a good place with it all right now. Take care :) x
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September 22, 2017
You look fabulous! Hoping mine will fade like that, too!
September 24, 2017
They will. I'm laying down so you can see the scars are pencil thin and flat. I was so scared they'd never flatten. Yours will too!
September 29, 2017
I'll try again ...