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Implants making me sick. Many symptoms gone first day after explant, no lift or new implants! Dr. Feng is the best.
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2 years post
Over 2 1/2 years after surgery. Still happy.
healthynewmeJuly 5, 2017
WORTH IT$7,650
I am still very happy that I had my implants removed. I love Dr. Feng. My health is much improved. I am pain free! I feel amazing!
My nipples still cave in and there isn't much tissue behind them, especially when I raise my arms or lie down. I may consider options to make my nipple smaller or see what the RS doctors recommend. I am glad that I waited to see what my body would do. I can live with the way they are, but I might see if there is a simple solution to the nipple issue. (other than more implants!)
My nipples still cave in and there isn't much tissue behind them, especially when I raise my arms or lie down. I may consider options to make my nipple smaller or see what the RS doctors recommend. I am glad that I waited to see what my body would do. I can live with the way they are, but I might see if there is a simple solution to the nipple issue. (other than more implants!)
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2 months post
Try again. Updated pictures.
healthynewmeApril 6, 2015
these are just a little more accurate. they did NOT download for some reason, so I am posting again.
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April 18, 2015
I am explanting at the end of April. Saline, over the muscle, 285 implants 13 years. I am considering a lift at time of surgery but am conflicted with resulting scars from lift. I see you lifting your skin to show how the fold goes away. Did you consider a lift at the time of your surgery? Would you want one now? Thanks for your thoughts.
April 18, 2015
I did not need a "lift", I was told, because it is about where the areola sits in relation to the mammary fold. The nipple caving in is because there is little tissue in the place where the implant used to sit. A fat transfer would have helped with that, but I think they should fluff out enough to my satisfaction. I will be starting collagen supplements soon and they will help. I am just keeping them taped up, in the mean time, so that they fill in without a crease.
I would not have done anything differently, like get a lift or fat transfer. I think they are starting to fill in nicely.
Take a picture of your breasts and ask the doctors on here if they think you will need a lift. 285 is not too large and you may be a candidate for "no lift".
Good luck to you.
I hope that helps.
You will be glad you had them taken out, no matter what result you get.
That is my belief.
June 12, 2015
Thanks so much for your reply - I'm 6 weeks post explant. Your breasts are beautiful and you have lots of natural tissue! I opted for a straight explant (capsules removed) with no lift and no fat transfer. I wanted to do the least invasive procedure and hope for the best. My outcome isn't as nice as yours as I have very little breast tissue - especially at and under the nipples. I am waiting it out to see if my breasts will fill in. I hope you continue to heal and enjoy your real breasts. You look wonderful. Your posts is so informative and incredibly helpful!! All the best to you.
June 17, 2015
So happy for you. Give it time. I am 3 1/2 months post op and they are really just now starting to fill in. This tissue is so thin in the center from the implant.
June 19, 2015
Thank you for all your posts. Very helpful. I have chosen Dr Feng and need to pick the time for my procedure. I will be flying from Tampa to Ohio. How do you think I will feel to fly home? A friend told me to have them meet me with a wheel chair and push me through the airport, onto the plane ect, on the way home. I am a little embarrassed to do that, but if I feel bad, maybe that would be best. Would love to see new pictures of how you are doing? It gives me hope.
June 23, 2015
What percent of your health issues/ symptoms have improved or gone away since you had the explant? Are you currently on any type of detox program?
June 23, 2015
thank you so much for sharing your journey. this is very good information that i will keep close should i develop concerns
June 23, 2015
Thank you so much for your experience. As mentioned earlier, it's good to know incase I develop any issues.
June 23, 2015
Your so awesome for posting all of this info!!!! I hope your doing well.
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2 months post
Better pictures 5 weeks post op
healthynewmeApril 6, 2015
Okay, I noticed that the selfies I took made my breasts look bigger than they are. Don't get me wrong, I love my small boobs but try to show accurate images of what you might expect. I did have some tissue of my own left but the center of my breats are mushy and caved in where the implant thinned out the tissue and basically left a crater that my body has to now fill in. I am totally so okay with exactly what they are even at this point. It was worth it a million times over and I think they will only get better. I am using tape to see if it will help keep my nipples from folding in. If not, oh well. I love my body and now it loves me back. : )
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September 29, 2015
At how many weeks post-op were you back to 100% (being able to do everything you did prior to surgery)? What about lifting heavy things like you were able to do before surgery? Also, did you have any nipple pain after surgery? I have pain in that area and it hurts even if my shirt brushes over it.
October 1, 2015
I didn't have nipple pain. I was able to do most thing at 2 weeks. Except body surfing, ouch. We went on vacation at 2 weeks and I felt so good that I went in the ocean and couldn't resist riding a wave. That felt like my chest was being sheared off by the wave I was riding.
Everything else was pretty easy to do at 2 weeks.
Everything else was pretty easy to do at 2 weeks.
December 22, 2015
Wow, this was a very informative review. I am so glad y are happy with your results, surgeon and are now feeling better. Let's hope this is the case for us all. I have been through a lot and still kept rei planting because of my low self esteem (also I had no natural breast tissue) and insecurity. I am now planning to take them out and get healthy both physically and mentally. I hope I find a good doc, too.
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