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310 CC Removed on 04/08/12 Under LA - Kent, United Kingdom
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I had my implants done 7 years ago when I was 37...
WORTH IT$1,773
I had my implants done 7 years ago when I was 37 and although I happy afterwards and they looked good I think I was just too old to adjust to such a drastic change in body shape. My partner at the time was happy I was happy and he thought I looked great so for a long time I didn't admit to my disappointment.
Then one day about 2 years ago I realised that if I didn't like them I could have them removed which I had never thought was an option. There wasn't much to read on the internet at first because it was just before the PIP scandal but over the past year I have been so grateful for all the posts and photos uploaded and very encouraged by some really good results, without a doubt this helped with my decision to go ahead with the removal.
So a very big thank you to everyone’s posts and photos and I will post my photos soon!
Removal was 6 days ago(04/08/12) and I can't believe how quickly I have adjusted and have absolutely no regret. The day after they did look a bit strange with two big dents in the upper and sides. The dents are becoming less visible but until the swelling has died down and any fluid gone then I won't know for sure. They are definitely a completely different shape from before with a lot more volume in the bottom half but very flat above. Still I think they look good and maybe even bigger than before (but then after 7 years I am a bit bigger too)
I must mention that I was completely awake during the surgery because I opted for local anaesthetic. Mainly because I wanted a quicker recovery and because I was intrigued to know what the surgeon was doing. It was quick surgery with little to no pain but it was the compete awareness and rush of adrenaline which was not easy to cope with so I wouldn't recommend it unless you really sure.
I had 310cc silicone moderate profile above muscle which took me from 34A to 32D/32DD although they were supposed to be 34C. I had no CC and no rupture just a change of mind.
I hope this is helpful to whoever finds this post and I'm happy to help with any queries.
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Replies (46)
August 15, 2012
Hi Kent5606 :) How did you decide whether to have local or general? Was thius a surgeon's suggestion? What did it feel like? (sorry for all the q's!!). How is your healing today?
August 31, 2012
Hi. I also went from an A size to a D size with 300 cc. I didn't a rupture or a cc...but I had trouble breathing. After 2.5 months I had them removed. I know yours have been out since April. How are you doing now? Are your brests a little firmer than when you first had them removed?
September 20, 2012
Hi louloubear and verdeluz34
I'm a bit embarrassed that it's taken me so long to reply to you both but never mind I am always late for everything!
The surgeon didn't mention about local till the end of the consultation when I asked if I needed to stay overnight and be driven home and he said I could have it done under local if I wanted and drive myself home the same day - which I did. Also I quite liked the idea of being awake during the surgey and finding out what it was like to have surgery.
But it was a lot harder than I thought it would be so I think you have to be sure it's what you want to do but it was quick and recovery was easy. He put 2 injections under each breast and although I could feel the scalpel and tugging from the stitches there was no pain except when he was pulling the implants out - that hurt a fair bit and on the second one I had to ask for more anaesthetic.
The first few days I felt a bit sore and dopey from the anaesthetic but after that it was just the stitches that were uncomfortable.
It has been 6 weeks now and I'm very happy with the results and feel amazing. They were a bit quashed and had bit dents in the upper half and sides for the first week or so and felt a bit deformed being hard in some parts and empty in others but that has all changed now and they feel very normal and are definitely fluffing up. My surgeon said it should all have settled down by 6 months.
I hope this helps answer some of your questions :))
I'm a bit embarrassed that it's taken me so long to reply to you both but never mind I am always late for everything!
The surgeon didn't mention about local till the end of the consultation when I asked if I needed to stay overnight and be driven home and he said I could have it done under local if I wanted and drive myself home the same day - which I did. Also I quite liked the idea of being awake during the surgey and finding out what it was like to have surgery.
But it was a lot harder than I thought it would be so I think you have to be sure it's what you want to do but it was quick and recovery was easy. He put 2 injections under each breast and although I could feel the scalpel and tugging from the stitches there was no pain except when he was pulling the implants out - that hurt a fair bit and on the second one I had to ask for more anaesthetic.
The first few days I felt a bit sore and dopey from the anaesthetic but after that it was just the stitches that were uncomfortable.
It has been 6 weeks now and I'm very happy with the results and feel amazing. They were a bit quashed and had bit dents in the upper half and sides for the first week or so and felt a bit deformed being hard in some parts and empty in others but that has all changed now and they feel very normal and are definitely fluffing up. My surgeon said it should all have settled down by 6 months.
I hope this helps answer some of your questions :))
September 21, 2012
yes they do look really good, is that £1700 that it cost all in? in in Brighton east sussex. Just waiting to see if i can have explant on NHS if not then i would go Local as its a lot cheaper.xx
September 23, 2012
Hi there
Yes that was the price to have it under local (day case) but it was only £230 more to have it under general (day case) so not a big saving to have under local but more of a personal choice really. Good luck with the NHS x
Yes that was the price to have it under local (day case) but it was only £230 more to have it under general (day case) so not a big saving to have under local but more of a personal choice really. Good luck with the NHS x
Thank you for sharing your story! I'm so glad the wonderful ladies in this community helped you make up your mind. What was it you didn't like about your implants that made you want them removed?