53 Y.o. W/ 18 Y.o. Implants - Just Got Them out !!

I had 300cc saline under-muscle implants, which came out 2 days ago (with capsulectomy). I'm 5'9" and 130 lbs. I was originally an A-cup, and became a C-cup.
Quick journey: I've had 2 sets. First at 25, then at 35. After the last time (18 years in), I was getting painful problems after about 13 or so yrs having those...bizarre things like stabbing pains, tightness (which turned out to be contracture), and about 10 more for sure related symptoms. I'm otherwise very healthy and athletic, so I knew it was a sign to say goodbye to them for good.
It was only after obsessively reading/viewing this site, did I gain the courage to explant, so a huge THANK YOU to all who've posted on here.
FWIW, I think about 98% of everyone on here who's explanted looks BETTER than when they had their implants! I think it's more beautiful to have a flatter upper pole / slope, and most implants sit too high...the tell-tale sign that they're not real. My implants sat kind of high up and although looked alright in clothes, I knew they didn't look or feel very real. I always wondered if anyone who hugged me felt the difference. Most boyfriends knew. Ironically, I was just as self-conscious about them as I was with my real A-cup ones. I also garnered the wrong kind of attn from men when I had them, too. On the plus side, I did make some $ from having them (I used to do a little modelling).
Anyhow, on to the surgery: I wasn't nervous about the operation until about 1/2 hour before...and then I fainted right after I got the "cocktail" IV. Super scary to wake up not knowing where I was! After what seemed like 10 seconds, I woke up and the operation was over. My biggest fears were 'going under', wondering if I would be misshapen/wrinkled, and how flat I'd be after. It's only been 2 days now, and I look a lot like I did 28 yrs ago, except that now they have that nice womanly slope that I wanted (bonus!), and a bit of bottom crease (yea!). My left is bigger than the right, but I'm hopeful that the fluff fairy will fix that over time. I had CC on the right side, so I think the doc had to cut out more tissue. Will post pics after drains are out (in a week).
Overall feeling pretty good, and super glad I did this. The recovery is actually easier than I thought, and far easier than getting them in. I'm able to do more things than I thought I could, even from Day 1. I just have to be a patient patient. ; )

The first 3 days post-op I was feeling better than I anticipated, but rather zoned out from the meds, and slept a lot. Now my body's detoxing from the anesthesia. Woke up at 3am to a wicked headache & restlessness. Along with arnica, I'm taking phosphorus homeopathics to help with detox, but I'm feeling extra sluggish today. No big deal but just thought I'd give a heads-up to others, that I think this is a natural reaction.
I can really sense the drains poking me now, too... ouch. Doc says if fluid drops down to 15ml/day, I can get drains out early. I've been averaging about 25ml/day.
Pre-op, I had made a long list of all of my implant-related illnesses/annoyances, and will be curious to see how many things clear up over time. That stabbing/burning feeling is almost gone, so that's a good start! Will post any other improvements over time.
Aesthetically, I think I look ok. I'm an A-cup and the shape looks pretty good, just praying they get a little bigger. I'm using calendula on the scars, and traumeel + arnica on the entire breast area. As a result, I have zero bruising on my chest. I've been using an almond/olive oil salve all over my chest, which has probably reduced the chances of any stretch marks.

Q: how long until I can start to do the massage thing? I know that the tissue is trying to heal & re-attach to the chest wall, so I don't wanna mess that up!
Q: has anyone tried that Noogleberry device (supposed to help w/ growth)? I know I'm supposed to feel grateful that I'm healthy, and I DO....however, just wishing for a bit more.
Q: between swelling reduction and fluffing over time, what are the typical results over, say, a year's time?
Appreciate any advice!!

Doc only removed one drain yest, b/c my right side (the troubled side) is still a pink color fluid : / He said better to play it safe, since it could create those nasty fluid pockets, which could also get infected. When you explant w/o replacing, you're basically left with a large open area (where the implants once took residence), which is prone to lots of fluid accumulation, which is why you need drains.

I'm kind of antsy, b/c those drains make it hard to sleep...it's like sleeping with 2 pencils at the sides of your boobs. Anyhow, at least I can sleep on one side now. Don't mean to whine, just letting you know what can possibly happen.

Will post pics after last drain is out. Everything still looks the same, though!