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Hello:) I'm 41 years old and I recently found this...
Bailey222September 23, 2013
WORTH IT$650
Hello:) I'm 41 years old and I recently found this site while researching breast implant removal without replacement and I'm so glad I did.
3 years ago I decided to get a BA/lift because I was unhappy not so much with the size but mostly because they were saggy. I wanted a full C to a small D cup but my doctor ended up using a smaller implant (he didnt want to risk going too big because of the lift) so after a year he replaced them for me and this time they were much bigger.
At first I liked them but then once the novelty wore off I realized I made a mistake. They are heavy and make me look top heavy. They are also very uncomfortable when i work out or lift weights. It took me a while to let my husband know how I was feeling because I knew he loved them but he actually was very supportive and said it was my boobs...my decision.
I have a consultation scheduled on Oct 4th with the doctor who did my initial surgery to discuss removal. I'm nervous about it. He did a great job with my surgery..they look great but I hate how they feel. Its like i cant be my authentic self with these huge boobs and I can't wait to feel like myself again.
I'm considering doing it under local anesthetic but I'm not sure if my doctor will do it that way. It should be a pretty easy removal since they haven't been in all that long. I'm hoping having had the lift before hand helps the overall appearance of my breasts after the removal. I see a lot of info about having the lift during the removal but I'm wondering if anyone here has had a lift prior and how that factored in? I'm really not too concerned either way since I'd rather be small, soft and a bit saggy than have these big hard balls on my chest.
I will report back after my consultation:)
3 years ago I decided to get a BA/lift because I was unhappy not so much with the size but mostly because they were saggy. I wanted a full C to a small D cup but my doctor ended up using a smaller implant (he didnt want to risk going too big because of the lift) so after a year he replaced them for me and this time they were much bigger.
At first I liked them but then once the novelty wore off I realized I made a mistake. They are heavy and make me look top heavy. They are also very uncomfortable when i work out or lift weights. It took me a while to let my husband know how I was feeling because I knew he loved them but he actually was very supportive and said it was my boobs...my decision.
I have a consultation scheduled on Oct 4th with the doctor who did my initial surgery to discuss removal. I'm nervous about it. He did a great job with my surgery..they look great but I hate how they feel. Its like i cant be my authentic self with these huge boobs and I can't wait to feel like myself again.
I'm considering doing it under local anesthetic but I'm not sure if my doctor will do it that way. It should be a pretty easy removal since they haven't been in all that long. I'm hoping having had the lift before hand helps the overall appearance of my breasts after the removal. I see a lot of info about having the lift during the removal but I'm wondering if anyone here has had a lift prior and how that factored in? I'm really not too concerned either way since I'd rather be small, soft and a bit saggy than have these big hard balls on my chest.
I will report back after my consultation:)
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February 11, 2015
Wow! You look amazing! Better without! I'm 600cc and getting explant in March! Your results are so encouraging! Congrats! Did you wear compression? My ps doesn't put you in bandages and says you don't need compression that tissue inside and collagen will give you the lift you get.
October 17, 2016
Thank you, thank you for posting your story and pictures. I am scheduled for explant 11/2. I am extremely nervous about how they will look afterwards! I'm single & really don't want to look gross! How long did it take for them to look normal? I am not having a lift because my insurance won't cover it and because my PS thinks it is better to wait to see what they look like once they are settled. I have had mine 10+ years so hope all goes smoothly.
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1 month pre
looking for support
Bailey222September 26, 2013
I am looking to explant without any more surgeries..lifts...fat replacement etc. I have large implants but I had a full lift 3 years ago so I'm thinking they should look ok after the explant but when I posed the question the doctors all said yes I would likely need a lift.....confused as I'm not saggy at all now I would think given enough time my skin should tighten no?
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29 days pre
a few quick pics...
Bailey222September 30, 2013
This is what I currently look like. I've had a BA plus a lift a few years ago..these are DD's. I wanna say they are in the 650 cc range..I actually don't remember the exact number and I can't find my card.
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September 30, 2013
Hi, I'm in a somewhat similar situation. I had a breast lift and augmentation almost 7yrs ago. However, since I had my procedure done I have had another child and more stretching of the skin. I have had many consultations and all of them said I would need a lift. Some people have great skin and everything will bounce back (not really my case), but it also depends on the type of lift you had originally, size of implants, amount of skin between the nipple and the fold etc. At the end of the day if you don't want another lift and you can live with a little sagging than it doesn't matter what any of the doctors think would look best. It's your decision. I wish you luck with everything....keep us posted.
October 1, 2013
Good luck at your consult. Are your implants saline or silicone? If they are saline you can get them deflated and see what your breasts will looks like in regards to needing a lift or not. I think after having such large implants a lift would help with volume, not necessarily the nipple placement. At least this is what I think in my case, although my right breast does have sagging. Your scars look great for having a lift, too. I can't even see any!
October 1, 2013
Thanks so much! I do have saline but not sure how I feel about deflating them beforehand. I've pretty much decided not to have anything else done except removal....at least at this point. I.think I'm going to remove and than wait and see what I think in 6 months.
I had really saggy boobs before the lift (gave birth and nursed 4 kids) and honestly looking back at old pics they still looked fine in bathing suits and clothing. Im hoping for the best:)
October 1, 2013
In my opinion, the best thing to do is to have a simple explant and see how things get during the following months. Your nipple is in a nice position, so it should stay that way after the explant. And the surgery is so more easy, you'll experience almost no pain and be ok in a few days. And also a little sagging is somewhat nice, I think. Anyway, there is always time for a lift. Best wishes for everything you'll choose to do, xx
October 1, 2013
Thank you for such a positive comment. I agree with you 100% I can always do the lift at a later date if I'm really unhappy with results but I have a feeling I'm going to be fine with them however it turns out:)
October 2, 2013
I think your lift looks like it went awesome. Even with the ginormous (I am guessing very heavy) implants, you are not sagging and don't have ptosis. In my opinion, you don't need a second lift. Just remove them, and let them settle. Simple implant removal lifted my boobs (just from relieving the weight). You are not hanging down past your crease, just liberate your natural breasts from those implants and let them surprise you, in a good way, because they will!
October 2, 2013
Do a search for the review of NoMoreDsplease
She is an inspiration! She has a bunch of kids (even nursed twins) had multiple revisions, a lift with smaller implants... Finally she had a simple explant and she looks AWESOME. Her lift looks amazing. If you are having some doubts due to your age/kids/prior lift/etc... Take a look at her review as she faced a very similar explant situation and came out gloriously wonderful! Don't let the PS scare you, fear = $ for them, they have no financial incentive to go minimally invasive.
October 2, 2013
Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement...I appreciate it so much. I will definitely look up nomoredsplease review and check it out:)
October 4, 2013
I hope your consult went well!
I'm so glad to hear your husband was supportive!
Though this Q&A doesn't talk specifically to the situation of having a lift before explanting, it does give some info on when a lift is needed after an explant, so perhaps it will be helpful in your info gathering:
Does Breast Implant Removal Require Breast Lift Surgery?