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51 Yrs Old, Ex Plant and Upper/lower Eyelid Lift - Dallas, TX
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I had silicone/over the muscle implants plus...
robinmcbrideFebruary 9, 2016
$10,000
I had silicone/over the muscle implants plus mastopexy 26 yrs ago. Even at 25 yrs old I had very saggy breasts, I looked as if I'd nursed many children before I'd had one! My implants have never given me a moment of problem. I think I have the best surgeon ever! They have always felt completely natural and soft. I've sometimes wished they were smaller, but the style trends that many yrs ago was different than it is today. I'm just now starting to get the smallest amount of encapsulation on my rt breast. Nothing that anyone would notice. I've talked to my surgeon about it and he said that it is something he could fix at anytime that it became noticeable or bothersome to me. I've decided it's time to get something done to my eyes and he said he could fix both at the same time. I always assumed that if I was having them replaced that I would go to a smaller implant, but now my PS says he thinks I might not need another implant at all. Because I've already had a lift, he says he will go in thru the original incisions for the lift and that might preclude needing another lift. I'm currently a 36DD, he says I will drop 2 bra sizes to a 36C which is perfect for me! I get a little concerned about not doing another lift or putting small implants back in because of some of the pics I've seen on this site where ex plant surgery has left very droopy saggy breast. Has anyone ever had implants removed after having had a lift MANY yrs ago? I'm at work as I'm starting to write about my surgery, I'll post current pics later!
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UPDATED FROM robinmcbride
9 days pre
10 days and counting until surgery.
robinmcbrideFebruary 17, 2016
Had pre-op appt with PS yesterday. I talked about my concerns that I would be too saggy after my ex plant and that maybe he should plan on a lift at the same time. Like I've heard many times on these boards, he confirmed that he will not do them both at the same time because there was just no way to guarantee the best results doing the explant and lift together. So I may have to go back and get the lift at a later date. Not what I wanted to hear, but I appreciate that he knows and wants what is best for me! I'll add before pics of my eyes next.
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February 17, 2016
Oh wow! We are booked for our explants on the same day. My implants are almost 25 years old. I am currently a 36DDD/ E or F. I am not having a lift, but may need one in the future. Less than 10 days!!!
February 17, 2016
My implants are as old as yours!! Wow!! Did your PS give you an idea of what size you'd be after surgery? I was told I'd go from a DD to a C. I'm fine with that, but still fear they will look like hanging pancakes that have to be rolled up into a bra
February 17, 2016
I had an MRI and it looks like I will have a reasonable amount of breast tissue. I posted the MRI on my review. I am tall so I don't really want too much. I would be thrilled with a full B cup. I also wonder about whether I will rolling them up like sushi into a bra! But if its like that I will consider a lift far down the track. I am really hoping to avoid a lift though. Argh the waiting is the worst! I'm 100% certain about getting these things out, but I am nervous of going under General.
February 18, 2016
We can compare how well our new boobs roll up :-))((!! I'm not really nervous about the surgery/anesthesia, just really hope I don't look horrible coming out. My PS says he wants me to wait at least 3 months before even considering doing the lift and I completely trust him. It's the same PS that did my original lift and implants 26 yrs ago. He has always been known for doing the most beautiful breast work. But it's really hard for me to take time off work, so it might be longer before I get around to fixing them if they look bad. Well, I'm sending lots of positive thoughts your way! It's kinda of nice to share this experience with someone else going thru the exact same thing on the exact same day! We will be "explant sisters"
UPDATED FROM robinmcbride
2 days post
Some more pics eye lift
robinmcbrideFebruary 28, 2016
Pre surgery pics
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I'm glad your implants have been virtually trouble free all these years. I hope some other ladies who've had lifts a while ago and are now explanting will comment here. Looking forward to following your journey!