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POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews

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

UPDATED FROM kdiane966
5 months post

7 weeks post breast lift, 5 months implant free

WORTH IT$15
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.

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Dr. Charlotte Resch M.D.

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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!!!!!

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They look great! What cut size have you ended up - when you choose to wear a bra ;)
Lol well, I wear about a B cup but I have just been wearing those stretchy comfort bras that don't really have a cup. I do go bra -less sometimes! :-)
I dream of stretchy comfort bras! Can't wait :)
It's pretty awesome! :-)
Looks amazing!
Thank you!
I'm grateful that you shared so much about your journey, the fear, concern, joy, sadness and back to joy. I'm doing my due diligence on this, and your pictures have helped me immensely because I was wavering on if I will want a lift. You look amazeballs and I am so looking forward to being able to run comfortably as well! I have two consults scheduled next week and I can't wait to be where you are. Thanks again :)
Thank you! Many here have opted for no lift and are happy. I needed a lift 25 years ago before I ever got implants, so it was pretty bad. Amazing how docs can fix that! I'm very happy! Good luck on your journey!
Thank you so much for sharing your lift experience with photos. You look fantastic. Your photos have helped me tremendously. Looking forward to your next post. Wishing you happy healing. ❤️
Thank you!
Just wanted to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Stories from beautiful ladies like you on this site are what convinced me to listen to the alarm bells going off in my head and cancel my BA surgery appt! I was scheduled for surgery 4/8 and cancelled 4 days ago. Your results are beautiful and I personally wanted to welcome you back to the itty bitty [RS bleep] committee! (I was teased with this slogan in my youth). Happy to say I'll be a proud lifelong member!
So glad you decided not to go through with it. I sure wish I hadn't and will be free from mine in two weeks.
Haha thank you! Yes I've endured teasing as well. Honestly now I look at my naturally endowed teacher friends who are easily GGG size in middle age, and I feel such pity. Such a heavy burden, sore neck and shoulders and etc. Itty bitty [RS bleep] committee is the best club for me!!!!
All the best to you! I feel blessed to have found such amazing women on this site.
UPDATED FROM kdiane966
4 months post

Breast lift post explant day 10

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!

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Wow I can't believe the incision improvement in just a few days! They keep looking better and better! You have perfect little boobies ;) congrats!!
Thank you so much for your kind words!!!! I am really pleased. I can't wait to go bra-less ( at home!) and not look gross. I'm cursing these sport bras right now. The elastic sits exactly on top of incision. I hate it.
Yeah that's gotta be uncomfortable!! But should last long I hope?!
Shouldn't *
Amazing, you're looking fabulous ! :)
Thank you!
you have awesome results! So happy for you:)
Thank you! It gets better daily. I'm pretty happy.
You look amazing and it's only just the beginning! They will get even better! I've had a lift before and the scars usually fade in about 9 months. Gosh how I wish I had something to lift now that I have my implants out! Hahaha!!! Trust me, you were not worse case scenario!! ;) Glad you are doing so well and are so happy with your results! xoxo
Looking fabulous
UPDATED FROM kdiane966
4 months post

8 days post BL

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.

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They are going to look great!!!
The shape is beautiful and perky :) the Frankenstein thing won't last long! :)
Lol thank you for the kind words!
Put aloe Vera plant juice on them, you won't regret it, I promise.
Hadn't thought of that. I have aloe Vera growing everywhere, too. Thanks!
Gorgeous! Sorry you have itching and discomfort with the stitches. Well, at least you can pull up your shirt in front of a mirror and revel in the perkiness of your new lovelies! They will look amazing once the scars heal. :)
Thank you Muito!
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