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Explant with Full Capsulectomy Non-replacement. Scared to Death of End Result - Leeds, GB

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Had silicone implants in 2002. prior to the Op was...

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Had silicone implants in 2002. prior to the Op was a 34A, went up to 34C. I was happy with the result. I felt more feminine and didn't feel like i had the breasts of a twelve yr old, i now could wear clothes i would not have worn previously.


After 7 years with the implants in place, noted my breasts becoming a little firmer and discomfort in my left breast. Went to mt GP who confirmed CC, told me that this was a side effect to the implants. Although my PS did mention this prior to the BA, he said its small percentage, thinking back he appeared to 'sugar coat' these risks. My GP referred me to the breast clinic has i also found a small pea shaped lump in left breast. Had a scan which confirmed i had 4 cysts in the left breast, Doctor unwilling to take biopsy due to rupturing the implant just told me to monitor. Over the next few years my breasts continued to firm up and it became harder to check myself, also the discomfort in my elft breast increased. Must admit kept these implants longer than i should have as i'm terrified of what i will look like after removal ( totally stupid thing to do). Finally plucked up courage to see a PS who booked me for a consultation on the 22nd November 2012. Told him i wanted to explant has my implants felt hard and was concerned i could not feel the cysts in my left breast. He did ask if i wanted a small replacement but i told him no. He also advised a capsulectomy to remove the scare tissue has this could give false diagnostic readings in the future. he said he would have to cut underneath my breasts which i wasn't happy about, had the implants through the nipple and didn't really want further scarring. He did state that my nipples could fold inwards if explanted this way. Having researched this site have noticed that's whats happened to some girls who have had explants via nipple.
In a couple of hours time will be getting ready for my OP. Must admit i'm terrified of the result has I've seen on this site, women who have explanted with hardly no breast tissue left or some kind of deformity. Really glad i found this site though has it has given me insight has to what can happen and the reality of explantation which i felt my previous PS forgot to mention.

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Replies (3)

December 5, 2012
Wishing you luck! I am 2weeks post op and I understand the anxiety and worry you must be going through. Take it one day at a time. I tell myself this everyday. Stay strong!!! :)
December 5, 2012
Thanks for your support afairman. do breasts start to look better with time or worse? I'm worried, am really flat. my breasts at the mo look more like men's pecs than breasts, having said this I'm still glad I explanted. x
December 6, 2012
Glad your surgery is done and now you can heal! My first 3-4 days I didn't look at my breasts much due to the pain. At 7 days, I started to get down on myself thinking my breasts were hideous (at least one is-- the right). And I know that everyone says to give it time... Healing takes a lot longer than we think..... But in reality... When you see yourself in the mirror, the fear creeps up and makes you forget that your body hasn't fully recovered. What you see at 7 days post op is not what you will look like even a week later. I'm now 16 days post op, and my right breast is still very sad.... But I can tell its changed a little in the last week. So if it helps, what you see this week will continue to improve. Just rest, and remind yourself,( as I try) what a relief it is to no longer have the CC and now you can move forward. Talking helps.... Thank goodness for this website!!! Take care!
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1 day post

All done! no more implants or CC, however 'shock...

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All done! no more implants or CC, however 'shock horror' at seeing what remains of my breasts, hardly anything. My left breast appears slightly deformed compared to the right. My PS did state he had to take some breast tissue has the scarring was thick and full of green cysts which he has sent to be analysed. Thought the worry was over...doesn't appear to be yet! worried that my breasts will shrink even further due to post op swelling. Topped up on pain relief at the mo and very sore, Lot more painful than putting them in. will post pic's when i can load them up

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December 5, 2012
Good for you! You are rid of the hard unnatural plastic bags! Hopefully the cysts are just fluid accumulation and nothing further... Happy recovery : )
December 7, 2012
Yes! Got the bags out! I sure hope you keep us posted about the results of the cysts. I think flat chests are beautiful. To me they mean you aren't afraid of what the world thinks. Someone posted on my review to look for 'flat chested beauties' on Pinterest and there were some striking styles. I have no breast tissue left, but somehow I feel sexier. I look slimmer now that my 'D's are gone - do you feel this way yet? I wish society wouldn't cram giant boobies in our faces (magazines, actresses, blahblahblah). It is all a big lie - and for what, so our men will like us? Because we look deformed with our own smaller boobies? It makes me mad that I fell for 'the big lie'. I hope you grow to love your chest, your warm soft boobs!
December 7, 2012
Hi their. Yeah I'm really glad I've got rid of those hard diseased bags. I know once I've healed i won't mind being flat chested, there's plenty of good push up and padded bra's out there these days. I lived with a small chest for 32 yrs before the implants, just could kick myself for doing this to my body don't know what i was thinking about. I agree with you in your review about these PS, I think they should be more honest with their answers and stop 'sugar coating' everything. I will keep you posted on the results of these 'cysts' which i had removed, just hope there's nothing else going on! going to see my GP next week and get checked out through NHS. xx
December 16, 2012
Right On!!!! I am So with you on that one NoMoreDsplease!!! I'll check out that website too.
June 22, 2013
I just had mine removed 2 days ago. Haven't taken off the sports bra they had me bring in with me yet, but just looking at my profile I look soooo much slimmer and younger even, without the 34D's. The PS said he didn't think I would need a lift either, we will see. I had a lift before the implants and felt I had lost volume, and then made the (bad) decision to have them implanted. I've been sick ever since, with horrible fatigue and mental fogginess, and anxiety. I have hated the way they look since I got them but consults with PS's always left me confused. Everyone said they look great, why take them out? Why? Because I want a life free from illness and I don't want huge boobs. I'm only 5'1'' and looked disproportional. Very happy I did it, just anxious to heal and move on with life!
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3 days post

4 days post op. Remain a little sore but pain down...

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4 days post op. Remain a little sore but pain down to minimum now. Not much change to shape of breasts. Just bought a genie bra has my sports bra was really uncomfortable.

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December 7, 2012
mcal42, I had mine out also in the 4th. I was 31 when I had them put in and went from an A to a B and am worried what I will look like after totally healed. One of mine had ruptured and I needed to have them out after 25 years. One side looks a little deformed but I hope that will even out. Good luck to you and I wish you well.
December 7, 2012
Rhondarae. My left breast looks slightly deformed, I'm hoping this will rectify itself with time. If it doesn't then i will just have to live with it cos their's no way I'm having implants put back. My breasts appear smaller than they where prior to the implants and feel quite deflated. Having said that....their's good bra's out there these days so hopefully they will make my breasts look something like. Good luck to you too. Hope everything works out for you.
December 17, 2012
hello..I'm considering breast augmentation; based on your experience, would you recommend a woman to have this surgery?! Thanks..I hope your better soon!!
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December 17, 2012
Daph, definetly not worth it! You will regret it sooner or later but you will!! Therecare options to look fuller instead of inserting ticking bombs in your body. This site is FULL of horror stories. Take your time and research . You will find yourself saving money, heartaches and body distortions!
December 18, 2012
Daph430. Totally agree with Health1st. Stick with what you have hun because there's always a chance something could go wrong. Prior to the BA i didn't have much, but wish i'd found this site then cos i would have defo thought twice about having implants and wouldn't be sat here with a couple of distorted fried eggs stuck to my chest.