47 Yo - implant free and happy

Hi, I know exactly how you are feeling & am trying to find a PS for my own explant. I did have a consult with one PS and have one with another later this week. The PS I consulted with wanted to remove my implants thru my areola as that's where I'd had them put in. His way of thinking was why put yourself thru more scars if you don't have to, which I totally understand & appreciated him thinking like that. However, there seems to be few explants done this way & the women who have had it that way, some have less than pleasing results. The stories & questions I have found about areola explant seem to tell of nipple cave in, and the pictures tell the story of what could happen. Now...am I willing to accept my boobs might look less than perfect after an explant? Yes. But am I also willing to possibly have my nipple "cave in" (maybe permanently?) because I went there & not under the breast? I really don't think so. Of course this could totally not happen at all and I could end up with a perfectly fine nipple. And I'm sure there's plenty of stories not told on here where it also ended up fine. But I'm just very unsure about doing it that way after seeing what I have. That's just my opinion though, and why I'd prefer to not have it done that way.

I've only had my implants for a year (295cc silicon unders), am 5'4 and about 125lbs. I currently wear a 34c/32d and am also looking at explanting within the next few months - simply because I want to feel like me again! I had mine put in through the breast crease and will explant through the same incision (old scar will be removed so I have a neater scar). I really don't mind that it's there as it will be hidden in the breast crease and will fade to nothing over time. Maybe it's a good idea to look at other reviews on here for women who have explanted through the nipple? Good luck with everything

Hi there! I totally can relate when you say that you feel uncomfortable when you work out etc. I'm 5'2" 110lbs and I have 34D breast or 32DD depending on the br, and I wish mine were smaller. So when I work out I get self consious. However, I think you should know that I think your breast are super pretty and very natural looking. Good luck with your decision!

Hi! I'm explanting in July with a lift and am going through all the things that you are at the moment. I am 46 with 250 cohesive silicone implants. I feel matronly in clothes and just want to be me again - nobody seems to get this and I've even had 2 PS refuse to explant as they think I will be unhappy with result! I wish you all the best for your surgery and let us know how you get on.

I feel the exact same way as you. Mine look great and haven't caused any big problems...just don't want them. We have to do what is right for us. It's not their body.

Meeee i feel the same

Funny you mention how their opinions have affected you. I was the same. I'm a pretty open person so I had shared the fact that I got a BA with a few close friends. Then when I was unhappy and depressed for a month after the surgery and seeking explanation, I made the mistake of asking and consulting with those close friends again. Over And over again people would say to wait and see, they look great, they balance your figure out, etc... There well-meaning comments left me more confused than ever. I finally had to seek counseling and talk to someone who was totally unbiased and didn't know me. When I sat and talked to her about my situation she said, "it sounds like in your heart you want them out." But she didn't tell me what to do. I went home and I thought about it and basically thought about what was inside and tuned out everyone's voices outside. And then I knew that the right decision for me was going to be to explant anyway, so I went ahead and did it only six weeks after my original surgery. With no complications people thought it was crazy but I totally dismissed their opinions at this point and I'm so happy as a result. And now everyone is happy for me. Plus, youll instantly look thinner and feel lighter. Good luck :)

I totally understand this! I have just decided that I need to go with what's good for me - I'm the only one who has to live with this body so im going to make sure that I feel comfortable in my own skin, and that means explanting in my case. I also think my implants look great, but when I did a list of reasons to keep vs reasons to explant I only had 3 reasons to keep them: they balance my body out, look great in a swimsuit and they look nice naked.....but I had a LOT of reasons on the other side: they often feel sore and uncomfortable, I don't go running as much because of how they feel when I run, increased neck pain, emotional distress, being uncomfortable knowing that I have silicon inside me, plus a million more reasons. Doing this helped me to block out what other people thought and said so that the decision really was my own. One of my best friends who also has implants just said that I need to do whatever makes me happy and that I'm the only person who really knows what's best for my body. She knows that she will have implants for life - and she loves them; it really was the best thing for her and she's very happy with them (despite having cc in one breast) - I guess you could say that we are polar opposites in that respect!! Live the life you want to and do what's best for you as you're the one who has to live with whatever you decide x

Yes I understand perfectly. Just had my silicone implants removed today and I am thrilled. I did it for the same reason. I just want to be me again and that is exactly how I feel! Had them for 26 years.

I'm no expert by any means, but I think you'll be ok. You had breast tissue BA. Your breasts adjusted nicely from a larger size implant, to a smaller size. And given you didn't go too big with 250cc's, you'll probably be ok. I keep telling myself I hadn't went too big at 300cc's, did have something before so I am really hopeful for myself that I'll look good without these things! I found trying not to think about it & just being at peace with it all and staying optimistic about the outcome has really helped me keep calm.

We're a few years older and hopefully wiser.hopefully we'll be less worried about our body image in that defining an attractive person does not mean having large boobs!! Look in the shops at bra sizes ....we are the exception with big boobs and look how many beautiful women are out there - with little boobs. So glad to see you have an explant date.still waiting for mine :-( x

Hang in there.. You'll be relieved after surgery & you'll forget about all the worry before you know it

You will be so much happier without them! I am very active also and I don't have neck/back pain anymore and I'm 125 lbs and my daughter says it makes me look so much leaner without those heavy things. You'll love the lightness and wearing cute tops again!

I know how you feel, I hope I look ok after my implants are out...