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Saline Implants Removed Under Local - Houston, TX
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7 months post
7 months post implant removal
EternalOptimistJanuary 13, 2015
WORTH IT$1,500
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4 months post
4 months post op!!
EternalOptimistOctober 15, 2014
I'm so happy with my decision to remove my implants. Here's an update on the look of my breasts.
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October 15, 2014
You look so much better! Thank you for sharing!! I have only had them for 1 year as well & your story gives me hope :)
October 16, 2014
Good for at going with what you wanted. I've had mine in 2yrs gone June and always though they were just too big. I feel like I'm fatter than what I actually am and lately feel so tired all the time and have no energy.I recently had to go to the doctors about anxiety attacks and have had councilling for it. The point I'm making is until inmlooked on this site and read up about implant extraction I didn't realise that there were so many other people who also had anxiety attacks and were felling lethargic since having implants. I was a 34c flat chest after having a baby 13yrs ago felt I needed a breast augmentation to be me again and feel good but in fact I should have realised and accepted that there wasn't anything wrong with my breasts. I had 410cc overseas and right now the more I read everyone's story the more I just want them out, like now. I worry about complications getting them out such as fluid build up and if I need the capsule out or if it can stay in ? Yousou d as though yours went really well and give me hope the when I do get them out (because I know I will at some point when I can afford it) itvbwill all go fine. I also would like it under local anaesthetic but worry about pain and discomfort? Any advice would be greatly appreciated and well done to you!
October 24, 2014
Thank you for sharing your story. I won't lie and say I felt virtually NO pain during the procedure. I felt discomfort, but my PS was talking to me about other things to distract me from the noise and minor pain. It was scary, especially because I went by myself. I had a friend pick me up afterwards but I was dropped off and I felt very scared. I'm happy with my decision, though. If I could go back and UNDO ever going under the knife in the first place, I would in a heart beat, but such is life. I've lived and learned.
If you are getting anxiety attacks, I think the best option is to remove them. The longer you wait, the saggier your breast may look afterwards. Mine are saggy but I'm totally OK with that. I'm just thankful that when I look in the mirror, I see myself again. The cost of explanting under local was less than $2K and I paid it with a CC and then paid it off in less than 3 months.
Good luck with whatever decision you make. Put yourself first and most importantly be honest with yourself. Life is too short to spend it miserable, that's for sure. :)
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1 month post
Four weeks post-op
EternalOptimistJuly 28, 2014
I went to see my surgeon this week for my 4 week post-op and she cleared me to resume my exercise routine. So excited!! I have attached some pics of what they look like now. I feel great. My breasts look almost like they did prior to the surgery. I don't feel any pain and I'm happy I did this!! I'm retrospective, implants were never the right decision for me and glad to be natural again.
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July 29, 2014
YOu look great! You have such tiny incisions, mine look so large next to yours. Im surprised you were only taking tylenol. Your PS didnt give you anything stronger?
July 31, 2014
I am booked to remove mine after 14 months on the 18th August. I'm really scared. But your story and pictures give me hope that they will look ok. What sz were you before implants? And what sz are you now? If you don't mind me asking. He is taking my original crease up as it's too low and my nipples are too high. That's the part in most scared about.
August 6, 2014
I was a 34B prior to surgery and went up to a 34D (sometimes DD)... I was very scared too but mostly about having to have additional surgery to remove any fluid. Thankfully, my surgeon said I'm in the clear! (Fingers still crossed). I didn't do a lift because I'm afraid of additional scaring or messing with the nipple. My breasts sag slightly now but I'm overall happy with the results of my natural breasts. They are a constant reminder of my stupidity but also I appreciate them now more than ever!
October 4, 2014
You look perfect. May I ask did you wear compression bras, sports bras? Both. And when, night? Day? Or nothing? Thank you!
October 15, 2014
Thank you! I wore two sports bras 24/7 for the first 4 weeks after removing them. I slowly started wearing just one sports bra even during sleep. After 8-10 weeks I started sleeping without a bra. Now I wear sports bras as my everyday and sometimes I put on a regular bra.
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