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12 Year Old Implants, Ready to Be Rid of Them, but Still Have Doubts :( - Chicago, IL
UPDATED FROM is40old
5 months post
Almost 5 months post-op
WORTH IT$800
Hello my real self friends,
I have decided to post a picture of the little ladies. As you can see, both nipples are like collapsed skin flaps; you can't even see the incision scar on the left breast because the flabby nipple is covering it. Ugh. I have continued massaging and the scar tissue is very thin, almost nonexistent now but I definitely will need scar revision to fix the horrible job that the PS did. I guess it is true that you get what you paid for, right? I'm still happy with my decision to explant and I try not to dwell on the appearance too much. Being implant free is all I hoped for. Much love to everyone else pre and post explantation!
Xoxoxo
I have decided to post a picture of the little ladies. As you can see, both nipples are like collapsed skin flaps; you can't even see the incision scar on the left breast because the flabby nipple is covering it. Ugh. I have continued massaging and the scar tissue is very thin, almost nonexistent now but I definitely will need scar revision to fix the horrible job that the PS did. I guess it is true that you get what you paid for, right? I'm still happy with my decision to explant and I try not to dwell on the appearance too much. Being implant free is all I hoped for. Much love to everyone else pre and post explantation!
Xoxoxo
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UPDATED FROM is40old
4 months post
3 months post op
Hello ladies,
I'm actually a little over 3 months but I haven't wanted to upload pictures :(
The scars are very thick and my left nipple hangs over the rest of the breast like a flap of skin, and I knew that would happen because of the way the PS stitched me up. I've also developed stretch marks on the upper poles, ugh. I massage daily with Bio Oil and the incision scars have considerably thinned out but I'm almost positive I will require revision on the left breast unless I want to walk around with a Frankenstein nipple. Thankfully I'm not in a hurry and that decision can wait, there is still the possibility that as I continue to massage the incision scar, the tissue will not be pulled so tightly anymore and I will at least look a little normal.
For the stretch marks, I had been massaging with pure organic Cocoa Butter but that seemed to do nothing other than make the skin really oily, so I started massaging with Bio Oil as well and that doesn't seem to be doing anything either. I'm just not sure what else I could use and also feel that since I'm already three months out, there is nothing to be done and the stretch marks are there to stay.
On the other hand, I feel more comfortable and I have been told that my chest now matches the rest of my body, and that is wonderful to hear! I haven't even gone shopping for bras so, no clue what size I would wear now. I bought bralettes from Wal-Mart and that is enough to keep the little ladies contained during the workday. I still only regret my choice of surgeon but feel extremely happy about my decision to explant.
I'm actually a little over 3 months but I haven't wanted to upload pictures :(
The scars are very thick and my left nipple hangs over the rest of the breast like a flap of skin, and I knew that would happen because of the way the PS stitched me up. I've also developed stretch marks on the upper poles, ugh. I massage daily with Bio Oil and the incision scars have considerably thinned out but I'm almost positive I will require revision on the left breast unless I want to walk around with a Frankenstein nipple. Thankfully I'm not in a hurry and that decision can wait, there is still the possibility that as I continue to massage the incision scar, the tissue will not be pulled so tightly anymore and I will at least look a little normal.
For the stretch marks, I had been massaging with pure organic Cocoa Butter but that seemed to do nothing other than make the skin really oily, so I started massaging with Bio Oil as well and that doesn't seem to be doing anything either. I'm just not sure what else I could use and also feel that since I'm already three months out, there is nothing to be done and the stretch marks are there to stay.
On the other hand, I feel more comfortable and I have been told that my chest now matches the rest of my body, and that is wonderful to hear! I haven't even gone shopping for bras so, no clue what size I would wear now. I bought bralettes from Wal-Mart and that is enough to keep the little ladies contained during the workday. I still only regret my choice of surgeon but feel extremely happy about my decision to explant.
Replies (3)
K
April 6, 2016
I'm sorry to hear you haven't gotten the results you'd hoped for yet. Have you tried Mederma for the scars? Also, my doc says regular old Vaseline has proven to work better than anything, despite selling a product that costs $100 a bottle. I know my doc removed the old scar tissue when I got explanted. Maybe you can have that done at a later date? Anyhow, glad to hear you're still finding positives about explanting. A good attitude goes a long way in healing. I hope you're pleasantly surprised as more time goes on.
I
April 7, 2016
Hi FBtAM,
My medical doctor said the same thing about Vaseline, that it thins out scars. I've had good results with Bio-Oil so far,
though. I have not tried Mederma for the stretch marks, but I will give it a try, thanks!
My medical doctor said the same thing about Vaseline, that it thins out scars. I've had good results with Bio-Oil so far,
though. I have not tried Mederma for the stretch marks, but I will give it a try, thanks!
H
April 6, 2016
Hey, I looked at your 8 weeks reviews and your breasts look very good !!! I wish I had the same ! I do have Frankestein boobs : anchor scars, super wide (up to 1 cm), and no breast tissue at all ! So if you have tips to shrink scars, I hear you ! :)
I
April 7, 2016
Thanks, Helene1. I'm sorry you didn't get the results you were hoping for. I guess some fare better than others. I will update if I find something that helps my stretch marks :)
4F
May 18, 2016
hey luvy I've just heard organic caster oil is fantastic at scar dissolving n fading?!...just thought I'd mention it?!... Xxxx looking good though!... :) xxxx
UPDATED FROM is40old
2 months post
8 weeks post op and pics
Hello ladies,
I am finally at peace because it took this long for my incisions to close, after a few trips to the doctor, one who prescribed pills for anxiety and countless calls to other PS who refused to see me because I had surgery elsewhere. The right breast was open until about a week ago, and now has a big scab on the side; the incisions have healed like regular cuts and the spots where I did have stitches are thick with scar tissue. I have made peace with the fact that my breasts are not beautiful anymore, I'm not really bothered by the size but very glad to be natural and free of implants. I'm hoping the look of the incisions improves over time or I might consider scar revision in a year or so. I never thought that this would be such an awful experience but such is life, at least I get to hide the hideous scars under clothing. I love my soft squishy boobies ?? And that's what matters for now.
I am finally at peace because it took this long for my incisions to close, after a few trips to the doctor, one who prescribed pills for anxiety and countless calls to other PS who refused to see me because I had surgery elsewhere. The right breast was open until about a week ago, and now has a big scab on the side; the incisions have healed like regular cuts and the spots where I did have stitches are thick with scar tissue. I have made peace with the fact that my breasts are not beautiful anymore, I'm not really bothered by the size but very glad to be natural and free of implants. I'm hoping the look of the incisions improves over time or I might consider scar revision in a year or so. I never thought that this would be such an awful experience but such is life, at least I get to hide the hideous scars under clothing. I love my soft squishy boobies ?? And that's what matters for now.
Replies (5)
J
February 21, 2016
I think you look beautiful in the pictures. I read your story and you have been through a lot. You really do look good though, just sorry it was such a bad experience for you.
R
February 22, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry that you had a bad experience with your surgeon. I think you look fantastic and your breasts will look even better with time. I have a similar story, I've got 12 yr old saline implants that I cannot stand anymore! I'm got a consult with a surgeon in 2 weeks and hope to get them removed as soon as possible. I've met with the surgeon before and she's done over 3000 explants. Best of luck to you! I'm looking forward to squishy boob too, instead of hard rocks lol.
I
February 23, 2016
Hi ready2bereal, thanks for your comment. I wish you the best in your explantation surgery, let me know if you have any questions, I would love to help. I think it's best that your surgeon is so experienced, I mistakenly thought this wasn't a complicated procedure so ANYONE could do a good job...live and learn I guess, but I'm moving on and hope you have a great experience.
B
February 22, 2016
You look fabulous!! So happy everything is finally healing for you!
I
February 23, 2016
Thank you, bugsbunny1; you're looking great too. Hooray for natural breasts!
N
February 22, 2016
You are looking fantastic. Your body looks young and healthy. Sorry to hear you had to go through so much with your PS. I am glad you are healing well.
I
O
February 22, 2016
You look so much better than the pics you posted 5 days post op. They are perking up. I'm sure it will get better and better and your scars will fade. You will also get used to looking at a natural breast instead of an implant, there is a big difference in what they look like. Your skin has been stretched over that implant for 12 years and in that time you have aged as well. I think you look great. I have seen other photos of explants on this website and you are one of the lucky ones. Feel good you are brave.
I
February 23, 2016
Thank you, overdone. I'm not too bent on the physical appearance after the complications; I am just grateful that I've turned a corner and finally able to go back to my routine.
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