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32 Yo, 2 Kids, 400cc Implants Under the Muscle for 9 Yrs, Just REMOVED! Ladera Ranch, CA
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Hi all! I just had 400cc sub pec memory gel...
hapanurseMarch 26, 2016
WORTH IT$1,700
Hi all! I just had 400cc sub pec memory gel implants removed on 3/24/16. Been meaning to post for the past month but never got around to it. So I'll start with a lil history. Had implants placed 9 yrs ago, kind of on a whim. I was never into implants but decided I wanted them and a month later they were in. Went from a B to a full C. They looked pretty cute but after having 2 kids and breastfeeding, they went to a DDD/F and I felt so insecure. So after 4 yrs of disliking them, they're out! I'll post next about the actual procedure.
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March 28, 2016
Wow I'd be so encouraged to see your results!... Thanks for sharing your story! Each one helps us getting explanted! [RS bleep]

March 28, 2016
Wow you look gorgeous!, it's so true that real is the best!... You look beautiful n curvy, yes I'm glad you've got those awful things out! [RS bleep] hope things just get great to even better for you! Take care! [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM hapanurse
3 days post
Explant day 1 pics/procedure
hapanurseMarch 28, 2016
Ok, so here's an update on the actual procedure along with some pics as promised. I read some positive reviews about Dr. Doezie on this site so decided to schedule a consult with him in early March. I knew immediately after meeting him that I was going to have my explant done with him. He didn't try to persuade me to get smaller implants or a lift. He offered the option of local anesthesia in his office or general at a surgery site or hospital. He had great bedside manner and we spent quite awhile chatting, he never made me feel rushed. Before leaving the consultation, I had booked my explant date for March 24th with just local anesthesia. That's how sure I was!
Fast forward to March 24th, I showed up at 10:30 as scheduled. (I was told I didn't need to do or bring anything to prep). They took me right back to a small procedure room and got started. I didn't take any pre meds, I will say though, if you're at all queasy you may want an anti-anxiety med beforehand. I'm an RN and work quite a bit in the OR so I was fine without it, but I could some people having a hard time dealing with being wide awake without any meds. Anyhow, it was just the PS and his assistants in the room. I laid on a table and they put drapes around my breasts and cleaned them with betadine. Then I received the local anesthesia, which was just a bit uncomfortable but not bad at all. Then they started making the incision (he also used a cauterizer) to make a small incision under the breast fold, then a few squeezes and out came the implant! He mentioned stitching up the capsule as something he always does to prevent a seroma, then stitched up the incision. He then did the other side. I would say it took an hour max? His assistant wrapped me up in gauze and I was on my way! No drains, which he said he rarely uses. He also said I could shower right away since he covered the stitches with tegaderm. He also said I could get back to normal activities right away.
The first night the incisions felt sore so I took some Tylenol. Hubby was around to help with the kiddos (1 &3) Second & third day it was more of a muscle soreness, so I also took Tylenol. Today is day 4 and I feel great! No pain meds needed, just some itching around the stitches. Tomorrow is my first day back to work and I feel more than ready. Let me know if there are any details I'm missing in my update. I'll post some pics. I am super happy with my results so far! I have follow up in a week. Oh and I've been keeping the ace compression on basically 24/7. During the day I wear a sports bra on top of it as well.
Fast forward to March 24th, I showed up at 10:30 as scheduled. (I was told I didn't need to do or bring anything to prep). They took me right back to a small procedure room and got started. I didn't take any pre meds, I will say though, if you're at all queasy you may want an anti-anxiety med beforehand. I'm an RN and work quite a bit in the OR so I was fine without it, but I could some people having a hard time dealing with being wide awake without any meds. Anyhow, it was just the PS and his assistants in the room. I laid on a table and they put drapes around my breasts and cleaned them with betadine. Then I received the local anesthesia, which was just a bit uncomfortable but not bad at all. Then they started making the incision (he also used a cauterizer) to make a small incision under the breast fold, then a few squeezes and out came the implant! He mentioned stitching up the capsule as something he always does to prevent a seroma, then stitched up the incision. He then did the other side. I would say it took an hour max? His assistant wrapped me up in gauze and I was on my way! No drains, which he said he rarely uses. He also said I could shower right away since he covered the stitches with tegaderm. He also said I could get back to normal activities right away.
The first night the incisions felt sore so I took some Tylenol. Hubby was around to help with the kiddos (1 &3) Second & third day it was more of a muscle soreness, so I also took Tylenol. Today is day 4 and I feel great! No pain meds needed, just some itching around the stitches. Tomorrow is my first day back to work and I feel more than ready. Let me know if there are any details I'm missing in my update. I'll post some pics. I am super happy with my results so far! I have follow up in a week. Oh and I've been keeping the ace compression on basically 24/7. During the day I wear a sports bra on top of it as well.
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March 28, 2016
I didn't mean to say I was wrapped up in gauze after the procedure...I mean an ace type compression bandage :)

March 28, 2016
Wow if only we all went like your case! And had your results! ;) [RS bleep] thanks for sharing another great happy ending story! :)

March 30, 2016
Awesome! My explant is tomorrow with Dr Doezie as well! :)
Looking forward to being on the other side!
Congrats on being eau natural again! :)
March 31, 2016
So exciting! Take some earphones and music to help take your mind off of it! Good luck! Can't wait to see your after pics!
UPDATED FROM hapanurse
8 days post
8 days post explant!
hapanurseApril 2, 2016
Here are some pics from today. Just 8 days post explant and I've already noticed some slight retraction. Sooo happy I went through with the procedure!
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April 2, 2016
Wow that's incredible! You look great! :) so happy for you! Keep taking care tho... Xxxxx

March 22, 2017
Hey! It's been 12 months since your procedure. How are you doing now? We'd love to hear from you again :)
March 29, 2017
You look amazing. So you did this in the office under local??? I have 8 year old gummies that I want out asap. I'm a nurse as well!!! I might look into consulting with your doc.
Welcome to the community, and thanks for sharing your story with us. How are you feeling? Can't wait for your next update! I hope you'll feel confident enough to share some 'after' photos.