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Implant Removal with Lift (no new implants) 51 yo active mother of 3 - Chesterfield, MO (Before and After Pictures)

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I considered removing my 350cc saline high profile...

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I considered removing my 350cc saline high profile implants after 9 years. My once perky breasts were turning heavy and droopy requiring me to strap them in heavily when working out. My once 34d breasts evoled
Into a 36 DDD/F size on my 5'5 small frame. They were becoming so cumbersome and all I wanted to do was cover them up. I had my surgery yesterday and feel pretty good. I haven't peeked behind the bandages yet so I have no opinion of how they look!

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William H. Huffaker, MD (retired)

William H. Huffaker, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 10, 2016
Day 1 went well. I got aroubd 35cc of drainage on both sides. By the end of the day the drainage had really slowed down. I did take 1 pain pill before bed so I wouldn't wake from discomfort. I took iteasy during the day. My ribs hurt if I move too quickly. Unfortunately our bed is really high off the floor so my husband has to help me get in and out. I will get a few pictures of my lovely wrap/drainage tubes and post.
February 10, 2016
Hope everything went well. Did you have a lift along with the explant? Were the capsules removed? Please keep us posted. I am having my implants removed on March 2, 2016, getting extremely anxious. I had them since 1996 with replacement on 2006. I remember being a 32AA but I am hoping to have 32 A-B. Get well soon. Best of luck.
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February 10, 2016
Yes, I had a Vertical Mastopexy anchor incision. When I first got implants I had a lift done but it was around the nipple. Since I did not want more implants I decided on getting a more aggressive lift. I have drains in right now so that the capsule would not fill with fluid and would collapse in I suppose. My surgery lasted about 2 1/2 hours without any complications. Peeking in everything looks good and tidy AND smaller which is what I wanted. I will post more pics when I finally get all the surgery gauze off. Thanks for asking. :)
February 10, 2016
Did you have a lift as well?
February 15, 2016
You are close to my age and your pre surgery pic's look so much like mine. I am so excited for you! I'm 52, have had my implants for 20 years and I'm so ready to get these things OUT. Your post pic's are so encouraging!! Yaaay you!
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February 16, 2016
Well I wish you well. It really is freeing. I couldn't imagine lugging around implants for the rest of my life. Keep me posted on your journey and if you have any questions at all about my experience I will be happy to share.
February 16, 2016
Thank you, I definitely will!
February 19, 2016
Better every day! Your T-Shirt photo made me giggle because the clothing issue is sooo REAL. Loving your progress!
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February 23, 2016
It is a big deal to wear a plain old t-shirt without feeling like my chest is the center of attention! :)
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2 days post

Day 2 Post-Op

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I woke up this morning feeling pretty good. I took 1 pain pill before going to bed just to make sure I would sleep through the night. I am mostly sore around my rib cage and a feel twinge pains around my nipples. I don't have much drainage and hoping I will get the drains out sooner than later. They are a bit annoying since there is really no good way to disguise them. I have taken a peek downward and they look pretty good. I am really excited to see how they look with the gauze off. I already feel lighter. I am just taking extra strength tylenol to keep any pain away and it seems to be working. I am not big on pain pills. ugh I put a call into my PS office to find out if I can shower yet. My husband said they told him it would be ok on Wednesday but I would have to find a way to keep the drain tubes/bottles attached to me somehow. I certainly don't want to impede my healing so I will just wait for them to call me back. So far so good though! NO REGRETS!

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February 10, 2016
You might try a mesh bag attached to a lanyard you can hang around your neck :)
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February 10, 2016
Great idea! I think the drains are the worst part!
February 10, 2016
Congrats! So happy for you and I can't wait to see more pics! I get my 350cc's out on Friday.
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February 10, 2016
I am very happy that I made the decision. I put on a zipped hoodie today and it zipped up perfectly without having to stretch over my huge tatas. Are you getting a lift done as well?
Make sure you bring a button up shirt to wear home after your surgery. I brought my husband's comfy flannel shirt which was perfect.
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February 16, 2016
Did you have your surgery? How are your doing?
February 17, 2016
I had them out with no lift last Friday. I am feeling pretty good and really happy with my decision. Your results look great! How are you feeling?
February 11, 2016
Thank u for your post. I am thinking about Explant. Please keep posting your journey.
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February 16, 2016
You are welcome! I am attempting to update every day and honestly tell my own journey and recovery. :)
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2 days post

Obsessed

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I am becoming obsessed with wanting to see the final results. What a weird feeling to feel almost giddy about looking at my incisions. Maybe later today I will be able to reveal. Crossing my fingers!

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February 10, 2016
Congratulations and I'm so happy you are doing well! I'm scheduled for my explant on Feb 29. Thank you so much for sharing, it helps so much.
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February 10, 2016
You're welcome! I read through so many posts on this site for information. Good results, bad results - I wanted to see them all.
February 10, 2016
Please show final results. I want to have mine removed. I'm just so over them. I have put on weight and they have gotten even larger.
February 10, 2016
I pray for you they are perfect! My email is aglee64@gmail.Com I am not for sure if this will let me know when you post back. Thanks
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February 10, 2016
Mine seemed to grow as well and they really started to become very cumbersome. Do you plan on having a lift?
February 10, 2016
Congrats!! Make sure to not overdo it. I can't wait for my surgery