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43yr Old with 13yr Old Under Muscle Implants - Its Time for Them to Go! - Brisbane, AU
UPDATED FROM LeeAnderson
8 months post
8 months post explant and lift
WORTH IT$10,000
Just a quick update... Both have recovered well, although for the first 6 months or so I had no real nipple sensations, that has come back - and sometimes it's similar to the feeling of lactating but I am getting used to it now :-) Sadly, my health hasn't really changed much which was one of the reasons I wanted to remove my implants, but as it was only 1 reason, I am still so glad I did it - one less thing to worry about, and my wardrobe is now so much more varied as I no longer feel I have 2 melons sitting on my chest ha ha ha... The lines underneath are yet to fade, and I know I have stretched to lower scars from it which has made them worse. In hindsight, I should have left the tape on for much longer... ho hum! Anyway, I am still glad it has been done. Implants were not for me!
UPDATED FROM LeeAnderson
2 months post
6 weeks and counting... :-)
A quick update on the state of my chest! The swelling has gone down significantly now, and looks like I will be an A cup as suspected, which I am completely fine with. The bruising has all gone, and apart from muscle/skin pain when stretching, and tenderness when they are poked in places, there is no pain anymore. The scar areas (particularly around the drain site) is still quite lumpy and hard, but have been told to start massaging these to break the scar tissue down. Have also been told to continue to use the micropore tape until 12 weeks for best results in scaring. I am pleased the scars are thin (still red) as I tend to get keloids quite easily! Hope all of you are going well on your journey :-) x
Replies (5)
C
July 1, 2016
You look great!..Congratulations!
I am going to have the same operation after summer. How many hours did it take to do the explant with lift? Thank you for sharing your story and photos.
I am going to have the same operation after summer. How many hours did it take to do the explant with lift? Thank you for sharing your story and photos.
C
L
July 1, 2016
Hi there, good luck with your operation :-) My explant (and capsulotomy and lift) took I think between 2 and 3 hours. When you think about it, it is fairly invasive surgery (particularly when the capsule is removed) so make sure you get enough downtime after to recover :-)
L
July 1, 2016
I just had my implants removed 3 days ago. Now my boobs are way up high on my chest. Did this happrn to you? I'm hoping they drop down some.
L
July 1, 2016
I am assuming you had a lift too? If so, yes they will :-) at 3 days you are still very swollen - mine looked so perky and now have flattened on top - if you see mine on side profile early on compared to now, the shape has changed a lot... I was a C after the op, and now a little A : -p Good luck on your recovery!
R
M
L
September 5, 2016
Your boobs look amazing!! I was considering Samuel Yang for my explant, and am now convinced by your great result. Congratulations on your freedom! xo
UPDATED FROM LeeAnderson
12 days post
Day 13 - Almost 2 weeks post explant and lift
OK, just a quick update and it seems all is going to plan - there is still some swelling and redness around where the drains were, but nothing too dramatic. Also the tape I am using seems to be doing its job (Micropore) - think I need a bra with more support as I find that the longer I am upright the more sore they are (makes sense really!) Most of the bruising is gone now which is great as they are starting to look more normal, even though I know they are still swollen... I must admit I thought it would be bruised and mangled looking for a lot longer so very happy with how they are both progressing!
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M
R
May 31, 2016
You look great. Beginning to wonder if I should have gone to your surgeon... I might have ended up with a better cleavage! :) x
L
May 31, 2016
Ha ha the grass is always greener - i think yours are looking great - I have to keep reminding myself that patience is my friend - I think once the year is up we will be in a much better position to either assess the damage or revel in the glory :-) I tried to find a more supportive bra today - but it seems i am currently in a 36C - never been that full and realised both under my arms and my breasts must still be quite swollen!. I was an a/b before, breastfed 2 babies and they cut a hunk of skin out so who knows.. !
R
June 1, 2016
I've ended up as a C width and a B projection. Structured bras don't work! The swelling will reduce - I am still 'shrinking' a bit. And yes - patience is needed. I'm giving them six months to settle before asking my PS to fix them :)
H
June 1, 2016
I think you look wonderful. So happy for you.
L
A
June 8, 2016
Looking amazing, you must be so happy isn't it strange that we ended up with more than we started with :) [RS bleep]
L
June 8, 2016
Sadly I think it is still swelling - takes at least 6 months, some times a year to find your stable side! Ouch! But better out than in I say
L
June 8, 2016
Sorry it cut off the last of my message! I think I will end up an a or aa - raisins on an ironing board ;-) but at lest they should be perky ha ha xx
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You could also try Kinesiology . Something will work :) Take care of yourself [RS bleep]