POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
Age 37 capsular contracture again, ready to remove 420 mentor silicone implants without lift
UPDATED FROM Claudiavbs
24 days post
3 weeks post op... feeling ????
ClaudiavbsJanuary 4, 2018
WORTH IT$40
I had a few ladies ask if I had my capsules removed. I did not have the capsules removed my doctor said everything looked clean inside and capsules were thin, so far I'm not having any of my old symptoms, my hair is growing like crazy, my skin has cleared up, I can eat cheese and not have a reaction. I'm three weeks post op and notice I have a lot more energy. I haven't felt that mental fog since I had my implants removed, and I've lost 7lbs. Being around family and crowds in the last few weeks over the holidays I noticed I didn't have any anxiety, I was so relaxed That my family noticed it too. Everyday I notice something that used to bother me is non existent. I took a break from this site to just let my body heal not only physically but mentally, I was so stressed out before my surgery, constantly questioning if I was making the right desicion like everyone before their explant. This was the best decision I could've made for my health. I'm very happy and have no regrets I've actually adjusted to my new size and love how I look in my clothes.
My right breast has more fluid than the left if it doesn't heal itself within the next few weeks then my surgeon may have to remove the fluid, I'm not experiencing any pain only if I over do it. But again I have to remind myself that I need to be patient with my body. It's still healing. My scars are healing my right scar under nipple had a slight indention but that is improving everyday I don't think it will stay that way it's hardly noticeable now than before. My right I never had problems its healing fast. My only complaint is I'm tired of sleeping on my back, and I miss working out and running but that will come.
First thing I do when I wake up in the morning is look down at my breast and notice an improvement and smile and thank God. Everyday I inhale positive thoughts and exhale the negative.
My right breast has more fluid than the left if it doesn't heal itself within the next few weeks then my surgeon may have to remove the fluid, I'm not experiencing any pain only if I over do it. But again I have to remind myself that I need to be patient with my body. It's still healing. My scars are healing my right scar under nipple had a slight indention but that is improving everyday I don't think it will stay that way it's hardly noticeable now than before. My right I never had problems its healing fast. My only complaint is I'm tired of sleeping on my back, and I miss working out and running but that will come.
First thing I do when I wake up in the morning is look down at my breast and notice an improvement and smile and thank God. Everyday I inhale positive thoughts and exhale the negative.
UPDATED FROM Claudiavbs
6 days post
Day 5 Post-Op they keep shrinking
ClaudiavbsDecember 17, 2017
Reality kicked in last night. I did some Christmas shopping noticed how different I looked in the mirror. I look so flat chested! I was emotional last night, this is harder than I expected, some of my symptoms have gone away which is great! But, I have my old body back, now I remember why I got Breast Implants in the first place. But then I remembered I have 6 months to let my body heal not 6 days. I have to be positive that my beasties will fluff and form in the next 5 1/2 months. Ladies this takes so much patience. I don't regret my desicion to explant, for my health it was the right thing to do, now I need to mentally adjust to my new body, learn how to dress and workout! As soon as my stitches heal I'm going bra shopping.
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December 23, 2017
Congratulations. Did you have capsulectomy too (removal of scar tissue build around the implants)? I´ asking because you wrote that your health symptoms have gone away. According to what I´m reading on Breast Implants Ilness it ´s necessary to remove it as well in order to get rid all the toxins and to heal. I´ve noticed you have incision on nipple area. This is exactly where I want to have because the scar from BA is already there. But I think capsulectomy requires under breast incision of 9cm!! Can you, please, keep updating on your health symptoms? I ´d be relieved to know that simply explanting with capsule removal is enough to get better. Congrats again, great results.
December 23, 2017
I meant: I ´d be relieved to know that simply explanting withOUT capsule removal is enough to get better.
December 23, 2017
hi there, I had a capsulectomy and definitely don’t have a 9cm scar. They are slightly bigger than the original scar but not by much at all. My surgeon told me he wouldn’t remove my implants without the capsules as cold cause further health risks. I know it’s a very worrying time. good luck x
December 24, 2017
You don't have to have the capsules removed unless they're thick and hard, otherwise it's best to leave them in, the body absorbs the thin scare tissue and it makes for a much easier healing. I did not have mine removed and I had zero pain.
January 4, 2018
My surgeon did not remove my capsules he said they were very thin, and so far I have been having positive results.
January 5, 2018
The capsules need to be removed and drains placed. The drains are NOT fun but are necessary! ALL my BII symptoms of the last FOUR years are gone completely. My incision is under my breast and are already fading after only 5 months. Best wishes yvonne0910 and to all other ladies on their Journey back to ME!! LOL
December 24, 2017
You won't look fake anymore, and that's what you need to get use too. The natural you (us) is slim trim and healthy for what we put into our bodies, why we would ever think putting plastic bags in our breasts is 'better' is insane.
January 4, 2018
Thank you, I'm feeling so much better now and adjusting to my natural size. I can't believe I had implants what was I thinking. Lol
January 5, 2018
I can so understand what you are going through. I had my implants removed my an AWESOME Dr. in Jupiter. Capsules are removed as well and drains were placed to remove ALL fluid. NO MORE SURGERY EVER!! :) I had a hard time on certain days as well but I am fine now and the skin will do what it is supposed to do...DONT WORRY! I wish you the best!
UPDATED FROM Claudiavbs
1 day post
18 hours after explant and Feeling Good!
ClaudiavbsDecember 12, 2017
Here I am 18hours after explant, I feel so good, I'm only taking Tylenol, didn't have any problems when I came home no nausea, have been drinking a lot of water, homemade chicken vegie soup. And urinating often which is good getting rid of anesthesia and toxins in my body. I'm so happy with my desicion to explant, I'm happy with my results so far, I have Faith that they will only look better with time and healing.
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December 15, 2017
Did you use local anesthesia? Any drains? You look great btw! I hope I get the same results.
December 17, 2017
Nikki Thank you, I had General anesthesia, no drains. So far the recovery has been good. My breast are changing everyday, they keep getting smaller, not what I hoped for but,I guess I forgot how small they were before BA. Its going to take time to adjust. I pray you get better results than me :) Good luck with your sugery
December 15, 2017
I had drains....I felt well after.... but having some issues... implants were in for so long.... I'm glad you made that decision....your health is more important
December 17, 2017
Mine has been in for 43 Years. U said something about being in to long!!! What happen because of that. I am having explant in few month. I want capcel and scar tissue removed. Mine ruptured. Health is terrible. Any input I would love,,,,,
December 17, 2017
your results are fantastic!! I can’t bring myself to look at mine just yet. Feeling ‘empty’.
January 5, 2018
I decided not to do the lift either and to give my body a chance and I can honestly say I am THANKFUL I did......less pain, quicker recovery and less anesthesia.
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