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Breast Implant Revision via Percutaneous Implant Deflation
UPDATED FROM Ohitx
1 month post
Implant exchange to smaller size with NO LIFT, ladies, it can be done!
OhitxJuly 26, 2015
WORTH IT
Hello Realselfers, sorry it's been a while since my last post. Been traveling again and am back in Europe for a week, before we head back out to the West Coast! What a summer this has been. Ladies, I know there are many of you out there who want to downsize your current implants but are afraid of also having to have a breast lift. I was right there with you, just know that this can be done, and there are many women out there getting it done, just like me by deflating first, and some are opting to do it in two procedures, taking out the implants, giving your body time to adjust and shrink, and then going back in and having no implants put it. However you choose, just know that there are options, you don't always have to have the breast lift!!! I was told by 3 different doctors that it could not be done. Went to a PS in Germany, emailed a consult in South Africa, and saw a doctor in the Netherlands, everyone of them told me it couldn't be done. Well, it's done and I am thrilled with the results. I'll be posting some more pics tonight, jet lagging and 11 days post op, so I'm not as well rested I should be, but I'll continue to keep you ladies posted. Thank you to all who have been following my journey, and those of you who have decided to go forward with yours, keep me updated! Sending love, and prayers, and good luck to you all!!!
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UPDATED FROM Ohitx
27 days post
4 day post op
OhitxJuly 21, 2015
Ladies, here are the pics I've been promising, my breasts look larger in the pics than they are in person. I am thrilled about the size, the position of my nipples, and SO grateful I was able to exchange to a smaller size with NO lift. I believe that they look very natural this early on, and know they will continue to settle. I'm pretty happy with my breasts, not do much with my weight, yikes!
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July 21, 2015
Oh wow!!! So glad you posted these. I'm so happy. They look great!!! Definitely look natural. You should be pleased with the outcome for sure. Your doc is the man!! Nor did you need to have a lift!!
July 21, 2015
Atkins thank you so much! My husband is waiting for me to finish this trip and head home, lol, he can't wait to see them, I haven't been brave enough to show him the pics, maybe I'll send him these!
July 21, 2015
Round 6, thank you! I feel so much sexier and definitely lighter than I did previously. Sad to know that I didn't enjoy my bigger breasts these past five years, but I am so happy now and loving how I look in tops.
July 21, 2015
They look perfect! Very natural
July 21, 2015
Thank you Roseann2015, definitely worth going through the deflation process to avoid breast lift scars. Very pleased.
UPDATED FROM Ohitx
24 days post
Breast implant exchange NO breast lift!
OhitxJuly 17, 2015
Day 1 post op.
LOVE what I am seeing so far. Dr. Magic (Ciaravino) and I agreed that between that silicone size 325-375 would be a good size for me. I awoke to find that I have 350cc silicone and I am just so pleased! Have not taken off the compression bra and gauze bandage roll so I have't seen the end result, but I am including a pic of how they look today with a tank top on. I am loving my results so far, and am just so happy that I could downsize WITHOUT the breast lift scars. All of you who are sending me personal messages, thank you for your support and for taking this journey with me, and those of you that i have inspired to go the deflation route, I wish you luck and know from experience now, that it is a completely wonderful way to go. And again to those sending private messages, please don't hesitate to ask those questions on the board, I know there are many others with the same questions and everyone would benefit from the Q and A's. Have a wonderful day everyone, I will post again with more pics very soon!
LOVE what I am seeing so far. Dr. Magic (Ciaravino) and I agreed that between that silicone size 325-375 would be a good size for me. I awoke to find that I have 350cc silicone and I am just so pleased! Have not taken off the compression bra and gauze bandage roll so I have't seen the end result, but I am including a pic of how they look today with a tank top on. I am loving my results so far, and am just so happy that I could downsize WITHOUT the breast lift scars. All of you who are sending me personal messages, thank you for your support and for taking this journey with me, and those of you that i have inspired to go the deflation route, I wish you luck and know from experience now, that it is a completely wonderful way to go. And again to those sending private messages, please don't hesitate to ask those questions on the board, I know there are many others with the same questions and everyone would benefit from the Q and A's. Have a wonderful day everyone, I will post again with more pics very soon!
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July 17, 2015
Thanks for the update. I've never heard of this but Im very interested. Does the deflation and waiting period decrease the need for a possible lift?
July 17, 2015
Mommy-makeover5, yes that's exactly what it does! It gives your breast the time to shrink back, so that after a couple of weeks all that "extra skin" isn't "extra" anymore because most likely it has bounced back and then you can decide if 1-you like the way you look after the deflation and you might want to just explant, 2-decide to go ahead with implant exchange to smaller cc's, as for me I chose to go ahead and do an exchange with NO LIFT and I am so much happier one day post op, knowing that I made the best decision for me. And mommy_makeover 5, the best part about the deflation process was that you get to start over from a clean slate literally, and make your decision once your breast tissue/skin have bounced back and you can make an informed decision. Some people do it, and find that they cannot go forward without a breast lift, but the majority have been able to deflate and exchange with no breast lift, like myself. If you have any questions I am always here to answer, or you can call the girls in Dr. Ciaravino's office, they are so knowledgable and kind. And I know one of them had the same procedure, only she had silicone first, and had to have hers done a little differently. She had hers removed first, complete explant, and then waited over a month to exchange. Again, no lift! Hope this info helps and I hope you'll share your journey with us too!
July 18, 2015
Wow!!!! I can't wait to see what they look like now. I'm scheduled for downsizing on Wednesday and I'm super nervous. I was a 34B to start and had BA in 2007 filled with HP filled to 550cc saline. I REALLY want to downsize half of that, but I'm so scared that I'll get the granny [RS bleep] going then (nipples pointed down) my doc is planning to put in Mentor gel mod plus. Do you think this should give me a more natural look? That's what I'm aiming for. I don't want the fake look.
July 18, 2015
atkins06, I had mentor sm round mod plus profile saline 500 implant size filled to 575, look back at my pics and you can see how big they were. I actually thought they were beautiful (so did my husband, lol) but they were just too big for my body frame and didn't work with my lifestyle, thus the need for an exchange or explant. After a few weeks with deflated breasts I knew two things, ONE-no way shape or form was i going to have a breast lift and those scars, TWO I loved how it felt not carrying around those huge bags of saline! My new breasts are Mentor Memory gel smooth round high profile 350 Cc's. They feel so much lighter and I finally, FINALLY have the size that works for me. I snuck a peak under my bra today before showering, I was in a hurry so didn't have time to really check them out, but i was quite pleased! I didn't have time to really look at check out if they look fake or not, but at this time i think it's too soon to tell anyhow because they have to settle in etc, but so far, I love them and so happy I went this route! Posting pics tomorrow:) I promise, stay tuned!
July 18, 2015
Yes!! They are what I'm looking for. I want the nice droop on the bottom. Just a smaller version lol. That's why I'm downsizing. After 8 years they just don't fit my lifestyle anymore and to be honest in tired of them drawing so much attention. It's hard to cover them and it really does affect the clothing I can wear. So excited to see what your new looks like. I wanna see the shape and also size of 350cc. I'll be in the mentor memory gel mod plus. Also, how tall are you and how much do you weigh? I'm 5'2 and 137 lbs
July 18, 2015
Congrats on the new look. Hope you start feeling better ASAP!!
July 18, 2015
Thank you Dominican Princess, am feeling much better today and best of all, not feeling self conscience like I used to with my ginormous boobies, lol. Feeling GREAT and so satisfied with the exchange. THIS is what I was missing with the bigger breasts, the happiness and confidence that comes with having a nice pair of breasts to put it bluntly, lol!
July 18, 2015
Great news to hear! So happy for you. I'm still trying to find a PS for BA/BL. I need to post my horror pics soon. Lol. I hope I'm as happy as you!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
July 19, 2015
Waiting on new pics!!!
July 20, 2015
atkins06, I promise to post soon! I'm staying with relatives while visiting Texas and it's hard to find alone time where i can take the time to try and take photos, hoping to do so tonight:) once everyone is turned in for the night. I can tell you that I feel great, I can't believe I'm 3 days out and not even taking any more pain pills, first day was a rough because of the anaesthesia but last two days have been cake. Stay tuned!
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