49yo, 510cc Implants to Be Removed, No Lift, No Replacement :-( - Fontana, CA

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7 weeks post breast lift, 5 months implant free

  • 30 Jan 2016
  • 5 months post
I'm so pleased with the breast lift. Was not at all painful, and the tiny vertical scar is so skinny, I know it will fade quickly. I love my tiny, perky boobies! All healed up and loving the lightness of being implant free.

Breast lift post explant day 10

  • 25 Dec 2015
  • 4 months post
They improve daily. I just love them. I'm told the little bit of puckering will smooth out in time. I think they are fabulous. Dr. Hardesty had his work cut out for him--- I think my breasts were "worst case scenario " post explant. He made them beautiful. Can't wait for the last sutures to be removed. My husband is laughing at me because I am constantly staring at my new breasts!! Haha love them!

8 days post BL

  • 23 Dec 2015
  • 4 months post
Wow these pics are hard to look at-- " Frankenboob ". The yellow color of fading bruises make it look even worse. I have a lot of stitches and can't wait for them to be removed as they snag in the gauze dressing and itch like heck. I have an appointment in 5 days and even then, they said they most likely won't take them all out. There is probably a lot of tension on the incisions because my skin is stretched pretty tight. I think it will be a month before they start to look less creepy. I am pleased with the shape though. They feel really perky.

Provider Review

Dr. Charlotte Resch M.D.
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  • 24 Jul 2015

Dr. Resch is Chief of Staff of Plastic Surgery at Kaiser in Fontana/Ontario and she is fantastic! She gave me a realistic explanation of what I could expect, and I am so grateful that she spelled out the risks for me regarding doing the lift at the same time as the explant. She encouraged me to seek second opinions, and was so positive with me. Her staff is also amazing. Brittani Filek, the RN in the department, was so encouraging and super proactive in getting my drains out. I didn't even have an appointment with her to get them out, but showed up and she squeezed me in immediately and got the ok to remove them. Thank you!!!! Debra West, the medical assistant, was so kind to me and answered my calls quickly. It is obvious that the staff at Kaiser really cares about their patients. Also, I was very impressed with their commitment to pain management. The On-Q catheter to the incision site was amazing and I was able to get off the narcotics quickly thanks to the catheter. I have not seen others on this site who had the benefit of this for pain management. It was a godsend, which I know for sure because when the pump was empty it was very obvious. It really helped get me through those first few days post op. All in all, I can't recommend this team enough. Love the conservative and thorough approach to explanting. Love their kindness and prompt response to my needs. And of course, having a co-pay of $15 was wonderful. The last thing we need at this time is financial stress and worry. I highly encourage anyone with implant issues to seek explanting using medical insurance coverage. If you are lucky enough to have Kaiser, go with Dr. Resch if at all possible!!!!!