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Biggest Mistake of my Life. I Want These Implants Out - Columbus, OH

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Dexter Blome, MD, PhD

Dexter Blome, MD, PhD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 22, 2013
You're right. The R looks bottomed out. The L will probably be fine eventually, as it clearly hasn't settled yet. BUT you don't want it to settle.
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November 22, 2013
we're here for you whatever you decide!
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November 23, 2013
So sorry to hear you're going through this. Since you just got your implants you shouldn't have too much scar tissue developing making explant a very straight forward procedure. Also, your breast tissue should bounce back quickly since you haven't had the implants long. I wish you all the best and hope you're able to get things done quickly as it's causing you a lot of anxiety.
November 23, 2013
It does look like you have CC, I had it twice and it started both times just weeks after my implants. I was afraid of not having any tissue and being deformed, I'm very happy, my breasts are pretty perky! Take a look at my pics, I'm only a bit over 2 weeks out and I had mine for over 27 years!! You didn't have them long and your body will bounce back very well! Hang in there.
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Third opinion

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Hubby wanted another opinion( I wanted to find a ps who would take these out raise fold where bottoming out). This ps said same thing as the second opinion. Wait. Ugh!! May not be capsular contracture. But I don't care I Want Them Out. Ps you spent all this money because I wasn't happy with size. Which I wasn't but I've been small all my life. This was a spur of the moment disision. Original surgeon was so you'll love them feel great be back to physical job in a few days. What lies!!! Third opinion won't raise fold just wants to take out see how it goes. To make matters worse just realized May not be able to take off from work to recuperate. Lost so many days from BA and looking for surgeon to Explant. I can't stand emotionally what I've become. I Need Surgeon in Columbus Ohio to get these Out!! Please Help!! I

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November 22, 2013
Thank you ladies so much I truly couldn't get through this without you.
November 24, 2013
I wish you well in deciding on who and where to go. I know my daughter just wants them out and is heading towards Doctor Fiollio in N.Y. You know the celebrity doctor. After all she's been through she wants the best. I feel the most important part of this whole experience is just to heal, emotionally and physically. Please don't rush into anything. It looks like you have plenty of support out here. There is so much information on the website but the scary part is who can you trust to really take out the time to care about you and I'm talking about the procedure. I just hope my daughter can recover from this.
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November 22, 2013
can you post pix? it will be easier to give you advice. good luck!!!
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Second opinion

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Just left different ps. He said he recommends waiting a month may not be capsular contracture. Now I'm so more freaking out. He said waiting won't make a difference in outcome of Explant. My original ps said get out as soon as possible if that's what I want. My husband doesn't want them out afraid I what I'll look like. I'm afraid of what I'll look like too. I was ready for them to come out too. I am driving myself crazy. My family can't stand to be around me.

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November 20, 2013
Bravesgirl, I know what you are going through, making yourself crazy. Try to focus on a bigger picture, that you are going through this now, and you will get through it. You are alive and young and healthy, and this is a blip in your life. The shape and size of your breasts does not define who you are. Try to stay positive through this tough time in your life.
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November 21, 2013
I know we have been corresponding with private messages, but just wanted you to know that I saw your pics and read your story. Please try not to worry. Your tissue will go back to how it was. I too am in my 40's. I had 320's under the muscle. Hated them immediately. PS took them out at 3 months, made me wait until then. I had about a week where they felt really mushy, then back to normal. I also went through a 35 pound weight loss a couple of years ago and boobs felt flat. Well, now they seem a little fuller than before. Weight hasn't changed. Maybe is scarring? I don't know. It's been 4 months since explant and it was the single best decision I ever made. To correct the single worst decision I ever made by getting them in the first place. Explant was super simple. IV sedation, local and they were out. PS scored the pockets so they would heal down and not get fluid collection, but did not remove all of the scar tissue (capsule) said it was not necessary since it was so thin anyway. Felt great after. Never took a pain pill. Cooked dinner that night and haven't looked back. Regret ever having it done. Pec muscles are forever damaged, but I'm dealing with it. Starting to feel more normal again and getting my strength back to what it was. I'm VERY active and am back to running, cycling and doing cross training and taekwondo. So, I'm getting there. Good luck to you. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have.
June 11, 2017
Hi. Just read your story, very similiar to mine. Why did you not like your implants?