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Explanting with Possible Lift 3 to 6 Months Later - California

Name: Explanting with Possible Lift 3 to 6 Months Later - California
Item: Daniel Thomas, MD
Author: Backtobeingme

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I'm very nervous, scared of what I will look like....

BacktobeingmeDecember 30, 2014

WORTH IT$850

I'm very nervous, scared of what I will look like...but I am also looking forward to being back to me.... I had and breastfeed 4 kids... So as you can imagine I had saggy socks : /
I always wanted implants and decided at age 47 to get them, now that I have turned 50 I'm getting rid of them... I feel fat and heavy with them... I have NOT gotten use to them and after 2yrs and 4 months I don't think I ever will.... I still try to hide them and feel embarrassed about getting them.....
I am 5'6 and 138 lbs I went from a mid / full B to a DDD way to big for me...
I have silicone 400cc and 390cc under the muscle and have NO idea of what to expect after explanting....

Backtobeingme's provider

Daniel Thomas, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (16)

explanthappy

December 30, 2014

Congrats on your decision! I am 26 days post op and so happy I had them out. The size difference is definitely an adjustment; I'm probably a 32A after being a 32D for 28 years, but it feels great. I know it's hard waiting, but it will be here before you know it.

NikiDtoAorB

December 30, 2014

Congratulations on your upcoming explant. My surgery is Jan 14 so you're right before me. I feel very much the way you do about lookjbg heavier and just don't like them although I'm a little shorter which makes it look worse as I have a smaller torso lol. Did you purchase a post-op bra and supplies yet??

sadwithimplants5911

December 30, 2014

I did not purchase any supplies really, I am taking mega doses of vitamin c, I have quite a few sports bras, so hopefully i won't need any more. I did buy some Bio oil for massage after and some Hydrolyzed collagen, just to see. Let me know if you find anything different that may help. Good luck to you as your surgery is coming

NikiDtoAorB

December 31, 2014

Thank you so much:-) I can't wait. As far as supplements I'm taking Vit C 1000mg/day, bromelian and arnica is for post op bruising. Also Vita A 25,000IU should be started 1 week prior to surgery. The Vit A And VitC is for post-op healing. Where did you purchase your bio-oil??

sadwithimplants5911

December 31, 2014

I actually found my bio oil at walmart, it was near the mederma.

sadwithimplants5911

December 30, 2014

I just got mine on 12/2/2014 and I am explanting on 1/8/2015 only 1 month of implants and I don't like them. I have always wanted them and now I hate them. I can't wait until I get them out and even I am concerned about how I am going to look afterwards. I am hoping and praying for a good outcome though. I know it will take some time to heal. Good luck to you and let us know how you are doing

Backtobeingme

December 30, 2014

Thank you... I'm going through a roller coaster of emotions right now : / I keep thinking maybe I just need a lift ( PS said it would make them smaller) maybe I need to down size.... I was saggy before I got them but had a lollipop lift at the same time so I really don't know what to expect.... I hope everything goes well for you too : )

NikiDtoAorB

December 30, 2014

I am so sure you will bounce right back. Luckily You have given your body a chance to really stretch itself out like I did. I'm interested to see how you do after but I'm sure you will be just fine. We have pretty much the same stats however you are 1/2 inch taller than myself. What size were you pre-augmentation? Also you're pretty fortunate that you don't have to go through the summer with those big boobs then you couldn't hide them and let's not talk about bikinis. I have literally watched men's eye pop out of their heads looking at my boobs. I just smh if I was the bashful type in would've been mortified lol. I do wish you lots of luck and a speedy recovery.

sadwithimplants5911

December 30, 2014

Hey, NikiDtoAorB, yes i am very glad I do have to go through the summer, that would be horrible. hopefully by the time summer gets here, I will back to my pre-augment size and shape. I was a good 34B before, I could wear 32C from victoria secret. I regret that I ever did this to myself, but I am moving on and reversing it. Hoping I will feel less quilty as the months go by. Thanks for your kind words.

sadwithimplants5911

December 30, 2014

It is hard waiting. I am hoping that since my current size really bothers me. My anxiety got the better of me after surgery. Most say it is a body image issue, which is probably true. But I am hoping that once I return to my before size that things will get better. I was more comfortable then with myself, than now. I know that sounds weird but it is truthful, which makes me sad for myself. I have wasted a lot of time, energy, and money on this...ugh!!

Backtobeingme

December 31, 2014

Sadwithimplants5911 I know EXACTLY what you mean... I had more self confidence before I got implants.... I have had mine for 2 1/2 yrs now and I'm still not comfortable having them... My PS did an excellent job they are soft and look like they could be natural... I guess I have just always been a little bit of a prude.... LOL

sadwithimplants5911

December 31, 2014

That funny, I never really thought I was a prude, but I really am!! Maybe one day I will explore the other side

Backtobeingme

December 31, 2014

LOL... I didn't realize I was until after I got my implants,....while my friends are wearing low cut shirts showing theirs off and loving it....I'm wearing camis to hide mine......haha

Life_Journey

December 31, 2014

Congrats to all of you women! If the implants weren't causing you health problems, they probably would have at some point. I had mine for 20 years and back then they assured us they were safe. 2 months later the whole Dowell Corning lawsuit became public. My surgeon assured me that I was safe. 20 years later I had a series of unexplained health issues and like magic, almost all was gone after explant. So...long story...the size will take some time to get use to but nothing beats a natural feeling body. Mine continued to fill out after surgery and i'm almost the same size as before, which I didn't want. I did look and feel heavier before. People kept asking me if I lost weight. :-) I did decide to get a lift as mine would have been super saggy if I didn't. I'm now 2 years post and LOVING LIFE and appreciating being healthy again.

UPDATED FROM Backtobeingme

13 days pre

Emotional

BacktobeingmeDecember 30, 2014

I'm going through a roller coaster of emotions right now : / I keep thinking maybe I just need a lift
( PS said it would make them smaller) maybe I need to down size.... I was saggy before I got them but had a lollipop lift at the same time so I really don't know what to expect....
I don't know which is worse trying to fill out a bikini / bra with saggy boobs / skin or overflowing with implants ????

Replies (3)

sadwithimplants5911

December 30, 2014

I use to think I would be more confident and sexy with implants, but I find myself trying to cover them up as much as possible since I have gotten them. I am sure you will be fine. I have actually learned a lot about myself during this past month, oddly enough one of those is that your boobs don't make you who you are. I think as long as you love your self, everything else will work out, and you will be able to decide if you won't them out for down size. Don't beat yourself up, no matter what decision you make.

roxie70

August 20, 2015

Right on!

Angie_M

December 31, 2014

I love sadwithimplants's comment. Life is learning curve and you'd never know you didn't like them if you hadn't tried. Please keep us posted on what you decide.

UPDATED FROM Backtobeingme

3 days pre

Pre Op

BacktobeingmeJanuary 9, 2015

I had my pre op on 1/7…... I'm SO nervous, but SO excited... I will be having them removed under local…. My PS recommends waiting for 4 months before deciding on whether or not to lift again…( I had a lollipop lift with augmentation) I have to say after talking with him again and finalizing the time I HAVE butterflies, he has in NO way pushed me in any dirrection and just wants ME to be happy in whatever I choose….. Come on 1/13 I'm ready : )