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

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I had breast augmentation 5 weeks ago. Developed...

BravesgirlNovember 16, 2013
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I had breast augmentation 5 weeks ago. Developed cc at 4 weeks. I was an B cup then lost weight. at time of surgery An A cup. Had 421cc under muscle. Can anyone share with me there experience. I'm so afraid of being totally flat. Or concaved. Can someone recommend a ps in ohio who specializes in implant removal. I don't trust ps I just used. Please help I feel like I'm going nuts

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Dexter Blome, MD, PhD

Dexter Blome, MD, PhD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Unsure2013
November 18, 2013
Oh sweetheart.,.good luck. You will likely go right back to the way you were pre-implant. There are some OH ladies on here...
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Angie_M
November 18, 2013

I'm sorry you're so unhappy with your implants. :( You might want to reach out to this RealSelf member who had explantation in Ohio. And here's what some doctors say about breast implant removal surgeons in Ohio. Please keep us posted! I want you to be happy and healthy!

Bravesgirl
November 18, 2013
Thank you. I am so scarred. Made appointment with original doctor for tomorrow and another for second opinion. So worried about what I'll look like.
CountdownToFreedom
November 19, 2013
The PS wil will most likely say give it some time, but speaking from experience, I knew I had made a big mistake with my implants and I wish I had been in the position to have them taken out right away. I had them done out of the country so I felt like I was kind of stuck with what I got. 23 years later I am getting them out in 1 month. Don't waste your life being unhappy with big fake breasts! They will not get better.
FaithandHope11
November 19, 2013
Wow your first post seems exactly like mine, I felt that way at 2 weeks though, I knew I had made a horrible mistake specially after getting more informed on breast implants and the real dangers. Then I was developing CC on my right breast. You are welcome to read my story, and thousands of other stories, you will find out that you wont be flat so don't feel like explant is not an option. I can see you went under the crease so Ive seen really good results with that. I went through the nipple and that is a diff story. Whatever you decide to do know that we are here to support you. You also have to know what are your reasons for explanting. The surgeons will question you and wont want to do your explant if you are unsure about it. Will you tell us why do you feel this way besides the CC? Is it the pain? Is it that you feel different by having a foreign object in your body? Are you starting to have other physical symptoms? Also know that by explanting your breasts may or may not look alike right away. They can change over time, I am 1 mth and can tell you that I still see changes. So you have to very patient. I am here if you want to talk more about this, you can always message me if you dont want to write on here. Good luck with your appointment :)
Bravesgirl
November 19, 2013
Thank you Faithandhope. You ladies are wonderfull. I want to Explant because of the pain and I'm having trouble breathing. I lost all my muscles for being in so much pain. The doctor said I'm already at a bakers 3. I like to get them out as soon as possible hoping not to be left with nothing and sunk in is my biggest fear. The whole reason for getting implant was because I lost so much weight and breasts I went from a b cup to an a cup. I told ps I didn't want to be big wasn't going to tell anyone he put in 421cc I think that was way to big for my frame. My husband wants me to keep them. But I am in constant pain. I also feel like I'm having a nervous breakdown.
FaithandHope11
November 20, 2013
I understand exactly how you feel, my bf and family wanted me to keep them because they thought I was just going through the blues of normal post surgery but that wasnt the case for me, I just didn't feel right, I felt so extremely uncomfortable and so much in pain. I seeked for my therapist advice and she clearly can tell I was dead set on explanting, so I let my family know. I think if you tell your husband of your exact reasons he will be more supportive because right now he might be thinking that you will also be depressed after explant, which I can advice, it may happen but you have to have a much stronger will to remove the implants otherwise it won't work out for you. My bf didn't want me to take them out at first because of that reason but once I expressed how I really felt he was so supportive, more than I ever thought, it was funny because we would curse at the boobs, saying we didn't like them. Whatever u feel ur husband will feel. My bf told me that once he found out I hated the boobs he didn't like them anymore because he was interested in me being happy. I also lost weight so were on the same boat I had baker 2 but probably was 3 on the day of surgery. The pain subsides alot but the muscle discomfort is still there. I was told it can take up to 9mths for it to relax more on the chest wall. This is the only thing that I don't like after explant but other than that I'm very hapy that I don't feel pain on my neck and shoulders for carrying those huge things. Take a deep breath and relax watch comedy movies if you can to distract you until your explant date. Dont stress yourself so much about it, I understand the pain is there but what made me more comfortable was to lay down at an angle to not feel the heaviness and to not be short of breath. My hair was falling so much because I was overthinking things and didn't know where to begin to take them out but as you can see this site is so helpful. I was able to relax once I read more and more stories. So take it easy :)
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Doctor appointment

BravesgirlNovember 19, 2013
Just went to original ps he's only removed 3 implants before. He's says its a simple procedure he can do it. He says if ps does a lot that's not a good sign. I can't keep taking off work and spending money on consult. So freaking out. Have second opinion in couple of hours. If anyone knows of great ps in columbus Ohio please let me know!

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Second opinion

BravesgirlNovember 19, 2013
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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CountdownToFreedom
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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Mommy2Two
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.
Backtonormal 17
June 11, 2017
Hi. Just read your story, very similiar to mine. Why did you not like your implants?
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