39 Year-old with 13 Year-old Saline Implants over Muscle--3 Days Until Explant!! - Dallas, TX

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new bra!

  • 1 Jan 2016
  • 1 year post
So, I have put on just a TAD bit of weight which has helped in the breast department but I love my new bra from Victoria's secret! Sexy plunge...I actually have cleavage!

One year anniversary today!!

  • 30 Oct 2015
  • 1 year post
So, today one year ago I explanted! What a journey to say the least. While I have improved in many ways, I am still having issues in some. For one, I have battled candida for most of this last year. Can't emphasize how important it is for saline implant explanters to get on some antifungals after explant. I did not. After having antibiotics for a simple infection in June I am still battling thrush. Anytime you have to be on antibiotics, take an antifungal with them!! better yet, don't take prescription antibiotics ever if you can keep from it. Use natural methods if possible. I'm slowing recovering my adrenals and sex hormones. Hair did start growing back about 6 mos after explant, but is falling out again (I believe due to DHT from hormone replacement therapy). I still have a lot of fatigue, but NO arm numbness at night anymore. No more back/shoulder pain!! I love being able to hug people, wear clothing that fits, and I get so many compliments from those who knew me with implants saying I look much more proportionate now. I still sag like a female dog that's had puppies when I bend over...HATE that part. I look ok standing. I haven't posted any new pics because honestly, nothing has changed much. I may even be a bit saggier than the last photo because I have lost a little more weight. I would love to look into getting another lift eventually. Wishing you all the best who have explanted or plan to!

4 months post-op--improving results!!

  • 5 Mar 2015
  • 5 months post
I haven't posted in awhile with holidays and everything. I wanted everyone to know I've seen since drastic changes in the last month. Swelling is finally all gone and breasts are starting to even out in size and shape. Looking more like real breasts all the time! I still look like a momma dog when I lean over (so I get not to if I can keep from it) but I'm happy with results standing up! No complications... Doing great! Here are some new pics.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Suite 210, Dallas, Texas
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  • 27 Oct 2014

Dr. Melmed is excellent! He is so kind and caring and very humorous which takes the edge off of nerves. He spent a lot of quality time with us making sure we understood everything! His bedside manner is beyond any doctor I've ever had! He is so knowledgeable and is the epitome of what a doctor should be! His office staff is the best I've ever worked with. Linda and Janet made sure I had all the information I needed and went above and beyond to retrieve insurance payment for me. The anesthesiologist and nurses in post-op and recovery were excellent... Very kind and made sure I was comfortable. This was the best medical/surgical experience I've ever had. Highly recommend Dr. Melmed for explanting!