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63 Years Old, 31-year Old Silicone Implants... - Ladera Ranch, CA

UPDATED FROM asrfree63
7 months post

6 days to 7 months post!

WORTH IT$4,300
Where to begin...I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL! I've read some of your great updates and my oh my, what a wonderful time it is ;)

As for myself, my breasts have changed very little, nevertheless, some changes ;) Feeling a bit more lighter and I LOVE it!!! I'm turning 64 years old next Saturday and I wanted to somehow let you ladies know, that I have you on my mind! Having explanted is one of the best thing I did for my physical and emotional health.

It was staged for me in my next journey in life...my doctor gave me an almost "clean bill of health" in my last physical last October, 2015 and gave me the reason for not acing it: my bone density test, an X-Ray done on my hips/lower spine came back with results of advanced osteoporosis! "I said, whaaaaat? Then, I smiled and thought, I got this, I have a great support system...God has my back on this too! I have discussed this news extensively with my doctor and husband (an RD/Cert.Health/Wellness/CPT) For me, with my healthy lifestyle, genetics came up to the top of the answer to our whys! The good part is that I have avoided fractures and now I am heavily researching and modifying my exercises and meal planning in high hopes, to improve my bone health. Informing my family, particularly my daughters and nieces of my diagnosis is of great family health data, if they choose, to include into their future healthy lifestyle choices/planning!

Now, moving on to photos update. As you can see, change is small. I forgot to take pictures of my incisions so I will include them on my next post! I will continue to read your reviews/updates and please know that you are all in my prayers and sending my sweet thoughts your way <3

asrfree63's provider

Allen M. Doezie, MD

Allen M. Doezie, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am planning my explant in April and I am 64. I can't stop thinking about how bad I might look but after seeing you is gives me hope. I think you look great.
I had my explant almost six months ago after having the same implants for 35 years. My breasts are not perfect. They might sag a mite but then at 64 it's probably natural. It's an adjustment for sure physically and psychologically to having small, real breasts again. I don't regret explanting at all and wish I had done it much earlier.
Thank you for your comments! It is with the help of so many ladies here at RS that helped me follow through with my explant that, BTW, have been in-and-out of my planning for over 20 years!!! Think how much lighter you will feel ;) Note: healing takes time. How you look on day-1 post will be nothing like 3 to 6 months after ;) April will be here before you know it. Take care and I can't wait to see your update! Sweet blessings to you ;)
Went for a second consultation today and the Dr said I would hate it if I only explanted. Said I should do a lift or replace implants at the same time. Since we are the same age what do you think. Do you wish you would have done it differently.
Wow, this is a personal choice! I know this much, I didn't want a replacement. My PS didn't want me to do anything else with the explant procedure. Reason being a risk for "necrosis", the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply after a surgery such as explantation. I googled this term and along with my PS and my husband's strong suggestions, I opted out of a lift. Albeit, so glad I did! I admit, I was considering a lift. Besides, the cost, I felt liberated and started to feel natural in my own breasts as they were healing. As you see, I don't have much in the upper areas of my breasts and at my age, I feel right with them! In fact, I don't look much different than when I first had my BA, 31 years ago ;)
Now, I have seen nice and beautiful results of breasts lifts here and they have all good experiences. The choice is yours to weigh out the pros and cons of a lift...but as for the implant replacement; well, think of it this way...if one lives long enough, one will have to think of a replacement is certain down the road, right! With all the problems I had with my by-lateral breast implants capsular contractures for 2 decades of suffering and emotional drain of not getting close to my loved ones, no more breasts implants for me. In fact, I specifically looked for a PS that will not push any more implants to me. But please, this is my personal choice and I am totally happy with the outcome. I hope that helped and wish you all the best!
I had the same discussion with my Dr. He really promoted getting new implants however I did not want them. I have no interest - I wanted to be rid of rocks in my chest and the pain. He then moved on saying that I would need a lift as I would have sagging. He drew a picture of where he would make the incisions and there is no way I wanted to subject myself to that surgery. I develop terrible scars with ridges so just didn't want to go there. Yes, I sag but I am fine with it. It's a personal choice. I just love having soft breasts that are light and are pain free. I don't regret my decisions.
So happy to see an update from you! So glad to hear you are doing so well!! xo :)
Thank you! And, I have to say: "I need to follow your lead" in wearing back those compression bras, you look great! Hope you continue with improvements...now where are my comp bras???
Thank you for the update. I am the same age and on March 4th I will six months post explant and will be doing an update then. Like you making the decision to explant was one of the best decisions I've made in my life.
Thank you for commenting. I can't wait to see your update...one has to experience where we've been and where we are now, to understand the relief we are both enjoying, yes? That is why I love this site, our "RealSelf" unleashed ;) Blessings to you!
I am 70 years old, have had silicone implants for over 30 years. I was involved with the class action suit against McGan. I had a neurological disorder from the silicone leaking into my system. Currently, I find myself with all the symptoms of lymphoma, to my horror. I am waiting to get accepted by a new doctor as my current one does not believe there is anything wrong with silicone leaking into my body. All the PS I have contacted want from 8,000.00-to 6,000.00 up front before they will explant me. I want the capsule removed intact. I have enlarged lymph nodes in my neck. I hope the lymphoma is only in the implant sac around the implants, if not it is probably systemic and who knows how long I will have to live. My lymph nodes are so enlarged I have severs shortness of breath, they are so large in my abdomen that I have difficulty eating, and mt liver is so swollen and tender, I am very uncomfortable. It may already be in my brain. Good news medicare will pay for the surgery if I have this cancer. I understand a doctor with the Mayo clinic works with women who are suffering from this disease. I waited too late, was too busy with work and family to look out for me. This disease crept up on me. I am waiting to be accepted by a new doctor to get diagnosed so I can try to get into the Mayo clinic. The silicone industry and my plastic surgeon lied to me and cost my probably 20 years of my life. My greatest regret is I will not see my great grandson graduate, he is almost 2 years old and love me as much as he does his mother.
Symptoms of lymphoma, increasing shortness of breath, lethergy, hot flashes and chills, weight loss, decreased appetite, rash,swollen abdomen. I have suffered with capsular contractures and had at least a dozen releases preformed by my surgeon. They were manual releases which involved a sharp twist applied to the surface of my breasts. I have suffered with frequent allergies to medications and food over the years, this is from the constant attack silicone has had on my immune system.
I will keep you posted about my journey to find medical help. Right now it seems pretty bleak. I really need prayer and encouragement.
Thank you for sharing ! Inspiring story, you look so good.
UPDATED FROM asrfree63
3 months post

3-months post...missed you ALL!

A great big HELLO to all my RS friends! I still read all your reviews ;) I owe a big gratitude to you who have come before my journey to explant, and have contributed so much in giving me the courage to do the same! So here I am, paying it forward with much prayers and hope that my experience would help someone out there who is battling the decision to explant!
An update: I am on a serious workout plan which now includes strengthening my bone health! My recent diagnosis of osteoporosis has only helped me to pursue and include exercises that would avoid any fractures. I am soooooo joyful that I am now implants free! Being free from all the pains and fears of having my implants have given me a focus on this next (my life's) journey of improving my overall health. We never know "what is next," right?
I am posting some pictures just taken today and sharing a bra and helpful scar treatments too!
I have been trying on some bras to no success, until, I went to Marshall's and found one for under $10, YAY! This BALI bra is sooooo comfy, I love it! It lifts and shapes my now size 34 A !!! What do you think?
The scar away gel is great! It is helping with the thinning of my scars, slow but working! As for my fave recent find; drum rolllllllllll...Melamin, skin bleaching/correcting creme. I actually started to use this creme on my face per my PS' assistant and I am totally in love with how my facial skin reacted so well with it ;) It has lighted my sun-damaged dark spots. My PS recommended this creme too for both my rash and incision scarring and it is working!!! Note: if you are interested, please check with your doctor/PS before using any of these treatments!
I will try and post an update next month...at the least, in my 6-months post ;)
Sweet blessings to YOU ;)

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So happy for you that you are enjoying life without implants and have explant worries behind you; you must be so relieved to have toxic bags out of you. You have a great result as well. I am 57 and it will be 36 years this coming February that i have had same implants.I long to have them removed and be free of rocks in my chest. Were your implants over or under muscle?
Once again, congratulations and thank you for sharing,
Gram1
Thank you, Gram1! I am soooooooo relieved, physically and emotionally to be free from those rocks!!! Be mindful of your longing, I had that feelings for so long. There is no price to one's freedom. Do your due diligence and research, ask and pursue with caution, but pursue what is in your heart! My implants were over the muscle and it made for a quicker recovery for me. I hope you get all the answers you need to make a quality decision for yourself. Take care and sweet blessings to you ;)
Thank you asrfree63. I believe this coming year i will be able to start my explant journey. Mine are over the muscle as well but i have been told a bakers 3; to me just rock hard and uncomfortable. I get burning pains in breast area and under arms. I have long suffered kneck and joint pain that comes and goes. I hope with explant all this will sonewhat subside. I know one thing for sure, i will be able to give a soft hug; not a lean in.
Gram1
Wow-wee! You look absolutely stunning! You're a beautiful lady inside and out! Huge thank you for posting your story and photos... You have no idea how much you have helped these lovely ladies on here. I know you helped me tremendously. I admire you so much! You're a true gift and inspiration and a whole lot of beautiful! I'm thrilled for you, friend! Nothing but love for you! Keep doing what you do and enjoy life to the fullest! You are blessed beyond words! :)
G xoxo
Thanks so much for your kind words! I honestly could not have done my explant if it weren't for the stories shared here at RS! Beyond thrilled that I was of help to you...it fills me up with overflowing happiness; you just made my day, friend ;) Sweet blessings to you!
I am going through the same thing I have a ruptured silicone implant I go see a PS Monday I have wanted them out for some time so I guess now is the time ;) I have had them 24 years!! I have to say tho I am scared!! Reading your post has given me a little courage ;) I am afraid to be put to sleep, Lol.....I am praying and leaving it in Gods hands, I just want them out!!
By the way you look awesome!!
Thanks, mistysue! I too, pulled some courage from so many women here at RS, glad to know that it is helping you. Being scared is normal, there are so many mixed feelings to consider, I know! And, in the end, you know deep down what you must and want to do. Tell me about it, I have an allergic reaction to general anesthesia, so I made sure that both my PS, Anesthesiologist and the nurse who was going to prep me, knew about it! Hahaha, I even reminded them again just a few minutes before surgery ;) In the end, it turned out as well as I envisioned everything to be. God is good! I pray that you find that courage from above and may He grant you wisdom in your journey to be implants free! Sweet blessings to you ;)
I will let you know what happens Monday after my visit :) I want these things out!!
You look great, so happy for you you've had such a positive outcome! Is the melamin a cream or lotion and do you just apply it to small areas ie. Skin ageing spots/patches? I've never heard of it before xx
Thank you so much! I am very happy and content with my outcome...it is how I my breasts were before implants, hmmmm, maybe a bit wrinkled ;) As for the melamin, it is a cream and i apply it all over my face, then apply sunscreen over and oh, how it has improved my brown spots. I was hesitant at first, but my PS assistants use the creme and I just love the way their facial skin look! So, I did and have been using it now for 2 months. I will try and post some pics of before and after...give me a few days (working on some projects right now ;-/) On my scars and dark spots caused by my allergic reaction to the ACE wrap ;( I only apply a small amount on the spots right after I shower and I try not to apply lotion on top. Please check with your PS for his/her input on this cream. Note: check out Amazon, I believe they have Melamin, ZO Medical by Zein Obagi, MD. Hope that helps. Have a great week-end!
UPDATED FROM asrfree63
2 months post

8+ weeks-post

Still pinching myself to make sure that I am really on this side of my journey; explanted! I have been back to ALL my old schedule with life, including work, house-repairs, exercising, church, family, and more of lovely times with the grand-kids ;) I do stop by everyday and read everybody's updates here my RS friends. And, my thoughts and prayers are all with you ;) It is my hope that my journey has helped you in your decision to explant. Now, to my update...I have lost some weight, hummmm about 6, maybe 7 pounds. I believe it is this weight loss that I have stop "fluffing." If I can only tell where my body fat could go, then, maybe my upper pole would fill in! Wishing on...here are some pics. I haven't had time to place my first week's post to these pics so that you could see the improvements! Hopefully, next time. Another pic of me in a skirt and tank. I love the slim-look of my chest. I seem to see myself looking a few years younger...hahaha, wishing on! Sweet thoughts to all who are here ;)

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congratulations!!!! you look so much better when implant free!!!!!
Thank you so much. I feel sooooo wonderfully free! Much prayers for you on your journey in less than a week ;)
in just 3 days and a night!!! Thank you!!!
You're looking wonderful, asrfree! And in that picture with the tank, skirt and cute shoes, you look ready to step out on a runway to model! I'm so glad you are looking and feeling so well post-surgery. I always enjoy reading your updates...thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I read your recent update and really glad to know that everything went well with your explant surgery! Your experience will surely help others who are considering breast implants removal, especially by Dr. Feng. I read so many great reviews of her and her staff ;) I wish you wellness into your healing and sweet thoughts blowing your way!
You look fabulous! So happy for you! :)
You look fabulous! Thank you for sharing your story!
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