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There Are Now Better Ways to Do This Than Implants - California, CA
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Years ago, I had small saggy breasts after I had...
LAM1950August 2, 2016
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Years ago, I had small saggy breasts after I had my first 2 children. So after my divorce I figured if I wanted to find someone I'd better fix myself up a little and I got small saline and silicone implants over the muscle. It filled up the sagging a little and looked better, but the weight just made me sag again with time. I remarried and when I had more children I couldn't breast feed. Then after 10 years they broke and I also had developed large calcium deposits that had to be removed (cancer scare at first!). Anyway, I replaced the broken ones with straight saline under the muscle and had my nipples lifted and breasts made smaller & the painful calcium deposits removed. I selected about 350cc implants and the surgeon decided he wanted them bigger while I was knocked out and upped them to 450cc. I am tall and he placed them down by the bottom of my sternum instead of up in my chest so they hang down over my waist when I stand up. After 17 years the scarring under my breasts and from my nipple down to my incision still stands out as well as stupid little dots where the stitches were made around my nipples. They look okay in a bra but the whole thing just annoys me and it is a lot of weight which makes it very hard to find a bra that will support me and not ride up in the back. Add to that the discomfort from painful nipples all the time and the rest of my breasts being numb for all these years. I am always worried they will break from the weight of my husband when we have sex. I am really sick of the whole thing. Instead of implants, now they can use your own body fat to make your breasts look larger or more symmetrical. I would much rather do that. But I can't even afford to take them out let alone do another procedure. Taking them out now costs more than when they were put in. So there are lots of things to consider besides just the procedure. I would advise everyone to be sure the doctor places them in the right position on your chest. And remember mammograms are going to hurt more and be less reliable for cancer screening. Nipples and breasts may be numb forever. Removing them in the future will be expensive. You may not be able to breast feed your babies. Bras may be hard to find that support larger breasts because they begin to sag with time. It is much more than "Look I got new boobs!"
Replies (9)
December 21, 2016
Wise words! We didn't know all of this back in the day - and the internet didn't exist. The truth of what we were getting when we thought we needed bigger and perkier boob's wasn't about fingertips. It is now I hope our stories help a few. Have you decided whether you'll have them removed?
December 21, 2016
I actually have an appointment tomorrow for a consult but the freedom from the weight will be wonderful if I can do this. I don't think I will look very good though and cant afford a repair, just a removal. I am sure my husband will be disappointed.
December 21, 2016
You might be surprised. Mine is over the top in live with them and mine are a bit of a hot mess - lol picture baby elephant legs. He won't leave them alone. Hey - they make the cutest little lacy bralettes. So any ways to dress them up. I bet you will look so good and the way you feel will definitely shine through your eyes! I can't wait to hear how your journey goes!
December 22, 2016
I have an appointment for next month to get them out... but he says it isn't a big surgery like most have had on this site... he said local anesthetic and a small incision and they will be gone in less than an hour and only $600. I am confused why he says it is no big deal to remove them and others have had such major surgery and some complications?
December 22, 2016
So he is just pulling the implants out and not removing the capsules. Some doctors do that. Recovery sure is quicker. There are risks both ways but make sure you know the risks associated with not taking the capsules out. After 17 years I'm surprised he wants to leave them in.
December 22, 2016
It's said your body will absorb the scar tissue over time. The risk is seroma (fluid in pocket) that has to be drained or that there could be remaining silicone in the scar tissue that wouldn't be absorbed. I wanted mine out just to have the peace of kind that I'd likely have no more issues, sickness or complications. That said many women here have it done that way and have no issues and great outcomes. Believe me it sounds way less painful and has a much shorter down time requirement.
December 22, 2016
He is supposed to be the most raved about PS in this part of the state... I have no idea why he thinks of this removal in such a simplistic way since so many have major surgeries and even complications. He kept trying to reassure me it would be no big deal because of the way they are situated, and I would heal easily and quickly. I guess we will see. Of course he will be happy to re-ivent them if I don't like the result!
December 23, 2016
Well if you haven't had any symptoms of illness it doesn't seem like a bad way to go. A lot of women don't become ill. I was one who did and I didn't know how bad I felt until they were out. I literally feel 20 something on the inside again. I had awful symptoms of joint swelling and pain - completely gone. I was constantly tired - I'm IP before the sun with no alarm - my eyes are brighter - breathing is easier. I hope removal improves your life this way too! <3
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support in the community.