POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
34, 525cc High Profile Implant Removal, No Lift, Under Local Anesthesia. Ladera Ranch, CA
UPDATED FROM GetOutaThere
3 months post
3 month update
WORTH IT$1,700
Well, I'm pretty happy with my results. I fail the "pencil test", which means I can't hold a pencil up with my under boob. So that's a huge plus, right? I have felt the muscles under where my implant was come back to sitting where they were originally before I got my implants, so that big concave hole is gone now. Overall, I'm extremely happy, and I don't think just yet I will be considering a lift.
Here are some pictures, please excuse me for the dirty mirror.
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UPDATED FROM GetOutaThere
21 days post
Three weeks today
They're bouncing back slowly. I still have a huge hole where my implants were for 13 years. The muscle feels like it was suppressed for so long, I'm sure it's just going to take some time.
Other than that, they're a little sensitive still.. Like when the shower water hits my nipples, it's a little uncomfortable, but they don't overall hurt or anything. The scars look great. Very small, but I can feel them, and how deep they feel. Not a big deal though. Looking at them on day one vs today, I can see a significant difference. I finally feel comfortable showing my closest friends.
I am a 36c. Was hoping to be a little smaller, but maybe with diet and exercise I can make that happen.
Lots of people tell me I look like I lost weight, but don't make mention of my boobs, and when I tell them, they say that had no idea and actually hadn't noticed. So, I guess that's good.
Anyways, very happy. Glad I did it. :)
Other than that, they're a little sensitive still.. Like when the shower water hits my nipples, it's a little uncomfortable, but they don't overall hurt or anything. The scars look great. Very small, but I can feel them, and how deep they feel. Not a big deal though. Looking at them on day one vs today, I can see a significant difference. I finally feel comfortable showing my closest friends.
I am a 36c. Was hoping to be a little smaller, but maybe with diet and exercise I can make that happen.
Lots of people tell me I look like I lost weight, but don't make mention of my boobs, and when I tell them, they say that had no idea and actually hadn't noticed. So, I guess that's good.
Anyways, very happy. Glad I did it. :)
Replies (5)
April 22, 2016
You look great! Thanks so much for sharing!
My implants are large and I'm also considering removal under a local and no lift. I hope I look as good as you!!! Xoxo
April 23, 2016
Hi! Thank you so much.
It's totally worth saving the money and doing it under local. It was such a quick surgery. As long as you don't mind feeling a little tugging, and smoke (from the cauterizer), it's really such an easy thing. I drove myself there, and home, no problems at all. :)
April 22, 2016
I'm so happy that you're happy! I have giant implants too. This is kinda inspiring me even more to get mine removed too!
April 23, 2016
You will be SO happy you did. :) I wish I had done it sooner. I feel better, my back hurts way less, and my friends are saying it just slims down my Appearance. I honestly am so happy I did it. You will be too!
April 22, 2016
You look great! I'm constantly amazed at the difference a few weeks makes.
April 23, 2016
Me too! I couldn't even imagine having the implants now. I feel and look so much better, mentally and physically! I feel like I'm seeing more of an improvement in the last week than the last 2 weeks!
April 22, 2016
I had my 500 cc's removed a little over a week ago and look a lot like you. Still droopy. I'm praying for some volume. I had mine in for 7 years. I guess it just all depends on our skin elasticity.
April 23, 2016
You might be surprised. The first 2 weeks I felt like the difference was minimal. I feel like I see more of a difference in the last couple days. Maybe I'm imagining it.
Do you feel like there's a spot where your implants sit on your chest where the muscle is pushed back? I definitely have that so I'm trying to massage that area and maybe encourage it to join the party. Haha
April 27, 2016
Hey there :) I've kinda been following you and asked you a good few weeks back about the doc who removed your implants. I live in San Diego and was really considering driving up to OC to perhaps see your PS.
By the way, you look really good! :)
Soooo.... I found a PS in San Diego, 5 miles from my home who removed mine under local for $1000 out the door! My removal date was Thurs. April 21st. I can't believe how simple and uneventful it was! I'm 5-6 days out and I have drains in still... ugh. HOWEVER, I think it's a good thing because I avoided the risk of fluid buildup, seroma,etc. Getting them out tomorrow or Thursday.
And about the chest muscle part feeling like it's pushed back or sunken in ... yes, I'm experiencing that, too.
I'm gently massaging it with Bio Oil to get it in gear as you said. I'm just so happy they're out and have ZERO regrets! Kinda really diggin how I look and I'm pleasantly delighted how they look, even this early on - esp having implants for 13 yrs.
A week ago tonight I still had implants and was STILL on this site reading and wondering about what it must feel like for all the ladies before me (including you) to already have them removed... and here I am - done and over, nearly a week later. It's awesome!
Cheers :D
By the way, you look really good! :)
Soooo.... I found a PS in San Diego, 5 miles from my home who removed mine under local for $1000 out the door! My removal date was Thurs. April 21st. I can't believe how simple and uneventful it was! I'm 5-6 days out and I have drains in still... ugh. HOWEVER, I think it's a good thing because I avoided the risk of fluid buildup, seroma,etc. Getting them out tomorrow or Thursday.
And about the chest muscle part feeling like it's pushed back or sunken in ... yes, I'm experiencing that, too.
I'm gently massaging it with Bio Oil to get it in gear as you said. I'm just so happy they're out and have ZERO regrets! Kinda really diggin how I look and I'm pleasantly delighted how they look, even this early on - esp having implants for 13 yrs.
A week ago tonight I still had implants and was STILL on this site reading and wondering about what it must feel like for all the ladies before me (including you) to already have them removed... and here I am - done and over, nearly a week later. It's awesome!
Cheers :D
April 27, 2016
Yes!! I feel that spot too! Didn't know massaging could help. I will try that. Thanks
April 29, 2016
I don't know that it helps, I just figured I'd give it a try! :) couldn't hurt, i think. Haha.
April 29, 2016
Oh my gosh! Congrats!! That's awesome! Isn't it the best? I feel so much better now, both physically and mentally! :)
April 23, 2016
So thrilled to hear you're over the worst and are happy with your fantastic end results! :) I'm still a bit tender when I do things so hearing this helps me know relief and normality is just around the corner!... ;) [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM GetOutaThere
14 days post
A question to the other girls with large explants over the muscle.
I have the big gaping empty spot where the implant used to sit, but do any of you also feel like your muscle was pushed back and flattened? I run my fingers down my chest, and where the implants sat, my muscle is pushed back, and really flat, thus making me more concave in that area. Is this the case with you as well, and did it eventually improve?
I know this is such a specific question to few girls. Just wanted to ask. I don't seem to see it in any forums.
Thanks! :)
I know this is such a specific question to few girls. Just wanted to ask. I don't seem to see it in any forums.
Thanks! :)
Replies (5)
April 14, 2016
My implants were really big too. 500cc. Mine were under the muscle though. I'm still concave at the top. With the size that we had I think that's typical. I think you terrific! You look young so maybe your will bounce back after awhile. I'm in my 50's so I'm super happy with my results. I'm hoping for more but not expecting it.
April 14, 2016
Mine were under the muscle, but I was pretty concave afterwards. They have really bounced back though. More so in the past week than before. I think you'll be surprised at how they heal. You look great.
April 15, 2016
My implants (425cc) were over the muscle but to be honest they were so saggy that I don't think they were anywhere near my pec muscles :)
I had a lift so not sure if they would be concave without... I can feel a clear muscle ridge if I did about though.
I had a lift so not sure if they would be concave without... I can feel a clear muscle ridge if I did about though.
April 25, 2016
Yes Hun, I had that. I'm 3 years post explant. Mine weren't quite as big (around 400cc) but were saline overs, and I had them a long time. I had horrible concave in the tissue, I guess pressure from the implants squishes the real tissue. After explant if I had wanted to lay on my back and eat cereal, I wouldn't have needed a bowl I could have poured cereal and milk into the little concave bowls on my chest! Also, over the 3 years since surgery, my chest wall is SO MUCH better. I think the implants also deformed my rib bones (yes, bones can move over time and constant pressure - think corsets back in the day women could have 16" waists mostly from rib cage being altered). I used to get slipped ribs, chiropractic work, my whole rib cage front and back was out of whack with implants. I do think besides slipping out of joint, that the ribs themselves were a bit indented where the implants sat for so long. The good news is, my back and ribcage problems (chiropractic) have resolved completely in the years since explant. Also, the dents in the front (combo tissue damage, maybe some rib denting, and stretched skin) resolved quite well also. But yes, I know what you mean, and it is a weird gross feeling to be able to stick your fingers "down into" a concave hole, where you should have convex boob! I have a lot of pics, from immediate post-op dreadful dents, to normal looking boobs (for a late 30s mother of 2 breastfed kids). Give yourself a lot of time before you consider your results final, the changes come for months!
June 15, 2016
Whether under or over these darn poison balls seem to erode and undermine the muscle... Yes the concave even if severe seems to grow out! A natural miracle like bone forming over a break, the body will fill in the difference as much as it can! ;) [RS bleep]
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LOL
You must be really pleased because you look so good and fortunate to have a great outcome!
I'm still extremely pleased with my outcome and I don't miss those dang implants at all!! I really need to post a 2 month update myself..
Again, you look so much better without your implants... I know I feel and look better without mine!
Cheers to you, girl :) xoxo