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36 Years Old...2 kids, 2 BAs and 1 Revision and now drained - Jenkintown, PA
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Hi ladies you were my inspiration! Got my first...
TiredofimplantsFebruary 12, 2015
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Hi ladies you were my inspiration! Got my first set of saline unders in Aug 2008. Capsular contracture on right so went in for revision. Still looked horrible so went to new doc and got a new set of saline unders. They were too big and I've been thinking of taking them out for a year. I went today and had them drained in the office. We wait 6 weeks to see if I need a lift then go into surgery to remove bags and do lift. I'm deformed. Trying to keep it together but it's horrific.
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So depressed
TiredofimplantsFebruary 13, 2015
I swear I have the worst luck. I've been looking at so many pics on here and everyone looks so good after Explant. My right breast looks like it has significant tissue loss...probably from trying to fix capsular contracture and/or double bubble. My poor breast is mutilated. The bags are still in there but I can tell there's much less tissue in my right breast. The edge of the implant is literally sticking out in my cleavage area. I'm going back to PS on Tuesday and scrapping the plan to wait 6 weeks. I need these out ASAP. Wondering if I should have fat transfer to my right breast. I do not want more implants. I'm so done with surgeries! I found a very padded sports bra that I look okay in. I'm feeling like I never want my husband to see me naked again :(. Here are pics from today.
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February 13, 2015
I just want to say I am sorry the you are feeling discouraged by what your breasts look like after explant. does your Dr. think that a lift might help?
February 13, 2015
The key here is most women look good after explant. You haven't had explant, you had drained. So right now that empty shell inside of you is probably adding to the distortion of your breast. It's also why you see it sticking out in your cleavage area as well. When you leave the shell in there, the results are VERY different from straight explant as your breast is now conturing around the shell.
If you've really decided to get them totally out, without replacement, then make another appt. Don't wait. Once totally out, time will do wonders in tightening your skin and making your breast look far better than it does now. Don't think what you are seeing now mean this is the final outcome. It's not. Please have hope as your final appearance will look so much better & different with the shell totally out.
February 13, 2015
Thank you for responding and giving support, I really appreciate it. I wish I could take these things out myself right now!!!
February 13, 2015
I agree completely with "GoingToBeMe". Take a deep breath...have faith...be patient! they were in there for some time...you had complications with both your surgeries...and having the bag removed is a big factor. Even then....most of the ladies on here will tell you that it takes time for your breast to tighten back up. I know it is hard right now. But time will do wonders!!!
February 13, 2015
I was just flipping back & forth between yesterday's photo & today's. If you look closely, you can actually see a difference in your breast! Under the nipple yesterday, your skin was a bit wrinkled. Now today it's smoothed out a significant amount, with no wrinkling at all that I can see. As time goes on, the rest of the skin will do it's job. But with the shell still in there, it's hurting the healing process as the breast is adhering to it. It may not look different to you in person, but just alternate with the photo's & you'll see a difference already.
February 13, 2015
You really have to give it time AFTER explant. Bodies heal. They really do. It's hard now, but first step is to get the shell removed. Deep breaths.
February 14, 2015
Oof, I know this is a hard time. Like the other ladies have said, try not to judge yourself or your breasts right now. They are in transition. Hang in there and keep us updated!
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Light and free...
TiredofimplantsFebruary 14, 2015
Even though I am totally disfigured under my shirt and bra, I feel so light and free and I have new respect/love for my body. I can't beat myself up anymore for what I've done to myself...just have to accept it and move on. Here's Day 3...pretty sure my right breast will need fat transfer to match left. Wondering if he can take what little I have in my left breast and share with my right? Lots of questions when I go on Tuesday. I pushed the edge of the implant in so it's not sticking out as much. I think if I compiled all my pics including my horrific contracture pics I could have a new career speaking at high schools to scare them away from implants and to love their bodies as they are perfect just the way they are...
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February 14, 2015
Nicely said :) I've been trying to stay positive too! both of my breast at first looked just like your one but after day 6 it has completely gotten better in my left breast and my right is definitely improving slowly but it is :D I think we will both be fine in the end and come out of this even stronger than we were before! :)
February 14, 2015
Boy, do I remember trying to keep the edge of the implant from showing through my skin. It was painful and uncomfortable not to mention I wanted to go into hiding forever! I am so sorry you are going through this.
I must say though, your skin is already tightening compared to the first photo and in my opinion you will look beautiful once the shells are out and you breast and muscle wall heals properly. This is just my opinion but I truly do not think that you will need a lift at all!
February 14, 2015
Definitely discuss your right breast with your doctor. She'll be able to release the distorted part during the explant.
February 16, 2015
I'm looking into ft to help one side as well, such a shame that these types of outcomes aren't more freely discussed at ba appointments :( wish I could go back to my pre augmented boobs.
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