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Age 56: Explant (Capsular Contracture), Anchor Breast Lift, No Implant Replacement - Chicago, IL
UPDATED FROM georgiodecorating
I Think They are Starting to Settle.
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One month post op and I am so very happy. I think most people think I've lost weight ... and I look like I have. Still have some purple surgery markings and glue residual around nipples because, for a long time (still now), did not want to touch them much around the incision marks. I am so happy I went forward with the surgery. They are so soft and settling nicely. There is some redness ... the bright red area is where the last scab came off today. Thanks to all checking in with me!!
UPDATED FROM georgiodecorating
Visually, I am a b cup, not a d cup.
Just a note: Despite my photo captions, visually, I am a b cup, not a d cup. This is more in line with my pre implant size "a" cup and reality. I'm very happy and I think my breasts look pretty good at this stage, but I'm looking at them right now and there is no way I am currently a d cup, which is the bra size I purchased yesterday (and I love the fit). Again, my breasts are looking and feeling nice (they look much larger in photos). but visually, from what I see in person, they are a medium b (which is fantastic!) so far for those of you familiar with traditional bra sizing. Just wanted to let you know.
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April 29, 2015
At 15 days out your breasts look fabulous! Like they are beginning to soften and settle already! :-)
April 29, 2015
Thanks so much. They are shrinking, but that's okay. I think they are starting to do what I have heard here as "settle," but still early. Feeling good and I think ... this is weird ... my dietary habits are changing for the better. I feel so much better than pre explant and lift!
May 7, 2015
It would be so nice if you could update with a picture. I am anxious about having mine explanted but you've given me hope. I have a similar situation to yours. Can you please post a current picture? Thanks!
May 4, 2015
Thanks for sharing your photos. I'm glad that you're happy with your results. Please continue to share updates.
May 5, 2015
Visually, I am a b cup, too. But I can wear 34D or 36C nicely. I think it is the extra weight, too. You look great! Don't you love how soft they are. Can't believe I waited so long to remove then once they started hardening so many years ago. I just didn't know.
May 6, 2015
Your breasts look amazing, congratulations!
May 13, 2015
Thank you so much. I am very pleased so far, which amazes me in that I did not expect such happy results. I knew I would be happy to get the implants out, but I did not expect it being easier than I thought and that, so far, I still have some volume with the lift.
May 13, 2015
Posted today for you. Your email reminded me to keep posting. So many people on this site helped me, happy to do the same for others. Find that is a frequent sentiment on this site. I was anxious too, but I am telling you, I don't think you have anything to worry about if you are in good general health. However, my anxiousness was greatly subsided by the fact I did not have general anesthesia. I highly recommend no general anesthesia with a highly qualified and credential surgeon, if possible. Best of luck to you!
UPDATED FROM georgiodecorating
15 Days Post Surgery and Feeling Grea
I'm 15 days post surgery. Contact dermatitis went away in a couple of days, thank goodness. PS office tells me I am healing well. Left breast a little more swollen, but in general swelling has gone done a lot. I am told the redness on left breast will subside. No pain or discomfort in either breast. Left breast also still a little numb. Everything going well.
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April 26, 2015
Looks GREAT! I was a 34B pre Aug, post explant, 36C!!! Yep, I think it's post menopausal and due to the old implant pockets???? My breasts cover more space but they still aren't that big really.
April 27, 2015
Your breasts look great!! I love the shape of them, even when you were only 6 days PO. Mine feel very boxy, which I specifically said I did not want. Natural, perky, rounded but not boxy! I'm hoping this fixes itself as they drop and settle and swelling goes down.
May 13, 2015
Hi there, They will drop and position beautifully, I am sure. Mine are just starting to take shape after a month.
May 6, 2015
Your Review title states "Anchor Breast Lift". It looks like a lollipop lift or do you have new breast fold scars, too? No matter, you look great!
May 13, 2015
Hey Saavy, I did have an anchor breast lift, but he somehow utilized the original bottom scare, which, by the way, what he did was much smaller on the bottom. New scare less than 2 inches versus 3+ inches from previous surgery. He did a great job.
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