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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

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kdiane966January 30, 2016
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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RobinRedBreast
January 30, 2016
They look great! What cut size have you ended up - when you choose to wear a bra ;)
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kdiane966
January 30, 2016
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! :-)
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RobinRedBreast
January 30, 2016
I dream of stretchy comfort bras! Can't wait :)
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kdiane966
February 1, 2016
It's pretty awesome! :-)
Lolita1112
January 30, 2016
Looks amazing!
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kdiane966
February 1, 2016
Thank you!
HockeyLover
January 31, 2016
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 :)
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kdiane966
February 1, 2016
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!
dobdone
February 3, 2016
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. ❤️
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kdiane966
February 15, 2016
Thank you!
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NorCal72
March 20, 2016
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!
roxie70
March 20, 2016
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.
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kdiane966
March 23, 2016
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!!!!
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NorCal72
March 23, 2016
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

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kdiane966December 25, 2015
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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BeYOUty
December 25, 2015
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!!
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kdiane966
December 25, 2015
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.
BeYOUty
December 25, 2015
Yeah that's gotta be uncomfortable!! But should last long I hope?!
BeYOUty
December 26, 2015
Shouldn't *
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Overandout8
December 28, 2015
Amazing, you're looking fabulous ! :)
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kdiane966
December 28, 2015
Thank you!
Remley27
December 28, 2015
you have awesome results! So happy for you:)
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kdiane966
December 28, 2015
Thank you! It gets better daily. I'm pretty happy.
anon49501
January 10, 2016
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
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sandiegobeach
January 11, 2016
Looking fabulous
UPDATED FROM kdiane966
4 months post

8 days post BL

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kdiane966December 23, 2015
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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BeYOUty
December 23, 2015
They are going to look great!!!
BeYOUty
December 23, 2015
The shape is beautiful and perky :) the Frankenstein thing won't last long! :)
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kdiane966
December 23, 2015
Lol thank you for the kind words!
yella_0711
December 24, 2015
Put aloe Vera plant juice on them, you won't regret it, I promise.
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kdiane966
December 24, 2015
Hadn't thought of that. I have aloe Vera growing everywhere, too. Thanks!
Muito
December 24, 2015
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. :)
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kdiane966
December 24, 2015
Thank you Muito!
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