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46 Year Old Mother-of-five, Breast Implant Removal and Lift

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After 16 years of having breast implants, I began...

jodyjarvis
WORTH IT$4,800
After 16 years of having breast implants, I began to suffer from breast implant illness. My thyroid got out of whack, my hair fell out, I had chronic fatigue, my eyebrows fell out and a host of other problems. I decided to have them removed with a full capsulectomy and lift. After breastfeeding five children I thought that I wouldn't have much breast tissue left over to work with. However, I was pleasantly surprised to have my toxic implants removed, and breasts lifted to a healthy c-cup! The recovery was way less painful than I thought. I didn't experience much pain at all. At 5 weeks my breasts have settled and the scars are beginning to fade.

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Madhukar G. Chhatre, MD

Madhukar G. Chhatre, MD

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (3)

July 9, 2017
Sounds like you made an excellent decision! I had breast implant removal with mastopexy 12 days ago. I had very little breast tissue at all, so my breasts are now very small (A-A+) again, after having the implants for 30 years. I'm having a hard time psychologically, which I think I will overcome, but I can hardly stand the tight feeling. I am wondering how long I should expect that to last?? It feels like I am wearing a bra that's too small. I'm hoping things will loosen up a lot with time?!
July 9, 2017
Did your implant illness symptoms subsided?
August 3, 2017
I too just had my implants removed a week ago. I underwent a breast lift without implants and some fat grafting. My implants were awesome and served their purpose. But as I got older and my kids became young adults, I realized I felt out of place with big boobs and I'll fitting tops. I'm thrilled with the results and happy with my small boobs. Can't wait to start the next chapter of my life.