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Nervous, but Counting the Days . London, GB
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As you can see from the horrendous photos ( I've...
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As you can see from the horrendous photos ( I've never taken pics before and I'm shocked at the state of them) these 6 yr old implants have got to be removed. I realise they look hiddious. I have a nasty rash that has developed on left boob and encapsulation. I've had implants since my late 20s. 20 years with previous ones, they went hard after a while but I lived with them. It was my husband that suggested I have them replaced. So opted for teardrop and also had an uplift by an eminent Harley St surgeon- that was 6 yrs ago and was happy. The surgeon said the 20yr old implants were in very good condition- no leakage thank god. Anyway, last year I started to feel my left boob get that hot feeling and go hard. I knew straightaway it was not good then when I got the rash I went to see a wonderful PS that I had used for a lower face and neck lift last year and was recommended to me by friends who just sing this Professors praises.
Luckily, I had had an MRI scan of my chest done a few months ago ( for something else that thankfully was fine in the end) so took the disc with me to show him. He showed me that the left implant had actually rotated!
I couldn't believe it. Anyway, he assured me that although the rash was to do with the body rejecting the implant, it wasn't cancerous, and they were not leaking either. He agreed with me they needed to come out and totally understood why I'm done with having them replaced.
My worry is (I have always been of a petit frame and after having 2 children and very small boobs anyway, they went to nothing.) What on earth will I have left? He has said I have very little of my own tissue and I won't be happy with the look of them at first and I must wait at least 3 months for them to settle before doing anything although he said I have very little fat on me to transfer anyway. I'm so sorry my post is so long, but I ve been reading everyone's story's and this really is the first time I ever really spoken about the disaster that is of my own making over all these years!
I will be relived to have rid of them, but at the same time will miss having a figure that actually looks nice in clothes. not to mention the expense of buying all new bras, bikinis, and having to get my seamstress to alter all my frocks etc.
anyway, enough of my self pity, I'm a healthy woman who has a good supportive husband and family so I realise I'm very lucky.
My question is- is there anyone else out there that had s similar story with regard to the rash developing. and has anyone previously had a lift then had removal- did it make a difference to the result or would I need another lift?
Luckily, I had had an MRI scan of my chest done a few months ago ( for something else that thankfully was fine in the end) so took the disc with me to show him. He showed me that the left implant had actually rotated!
I couldn't believe it. Anyway, he assured me that although the rash was to do with the body rejecting the implant, it wasn't cancerous, and they were not leaking either. He agreed with me they needed to come out and totally understood why I'm done with having them replaced.
My worry is (I have always been of a petit frame and after having 2 children and very small boobs anyway, they went to nothing.) What on earth will I have left? He has said I have very little of my own tissue and I won't be happy with the look of them at first and I must wait at least 3 months for them to settle before doing anything although he said I have very little fat on me to transfer anyway. I'm so sorry my post is so long, but I ve been reading everyone's story's and this really is the first time I ever really spoken about the disaster that is of my own making over all these years!
I will be relived to have rid of them, but at the same time will miss having a figure that actually looks nice in clothes. not to mention the expense of buying all new bras, bikinis, and having to get my seamstress to alter all my frocks etc.
anyway, enough of my self pity, I'm a healthy woman who has a good supportive husband and family so I realise I'm very lucky.
My question is- is there anyone else out there that had s similar story with regard to the rash developing. and has anyone previously had a lift then had removal- did it make a difference to the result or would I need another lift?
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June 7, 2016
Hi Georgina!
I have no idea about rash but I give you best wishes!
I follow you! ;)
Welcome!
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I have no idea about rash but I give you best wishes!
I follow you! ;)
Welcome!
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June 7, 2016
Thank you Solet. This is all very new to me - there is so much to learn and take in.
I have read your post with interest and it resonated so much with me because you speak of not having enough fat of your own. Which is exactly the same as me. I can't bare the thought of my having very saggy boobs with no fat in them but I know this is what I'll end up with.
I have read your post with interest and it resonated so much with me because you speak of not having enough fat of your own. Which is exactly the same as me. I can't bare the thought of my having very saggy boobs with no fat in them but I know this is what I'll end up with.
June 8, 2016
Neither do I have enough fat of my own... Fat transfer is not a possibility :/
If willing to have more children a lift might also be out of question. It could harm mammary glands.
Best wishes to you!
If willing to have more children a lift might also be out of question. It could harm mammary glands.
Best wishes to you!
June 8, 2016
Yoyo5 hola!
At the begining I thought as you, I can't imagine myself flat as a wall, I needed time to weight up the situation.
Obviously all of us wanted to have more breasts because in our opinion our natural breasts were small, tiny, ugly, flaccid etc. Time passed and problems began or we just realized they are not comfortable, they are horrible or they have a tremendously unnatural aspect etc etc
We did not want to accept ourself in the past and life put in front of us the same problem but even bigger!
Now I have a difficult task, we have to accept us flat, more saggy and besides with scars.
It's a personal task.
We must start to reduce importance to our appearance.
We have just accept our real selves and live with who we really are and love ourselves, that's all.
It's only a matter of time!
Nowadays the feeling of being free of implants is bigger than anything!! I will love my breast are as they are. And I hope as some of women over here I love them more than before even, curiously!
Finally all of this is a big lesson for all of us, I think ;)
Step by step!
A big hug! <3
At the begining I thought as you, I can't imagine myself flat as a wall, I needed time to weight up the situation.
Obviously all of us wanted to have more breasts because in our opinion our natural breasts were small, tiny, ugly, flaccid etc. Time passed and problems began or we just realized they are not comfortable, they are horrible or they have a tremendously unnatural aspect etc etc
We did not want to accept ourself in the past and life put in front of us the same problem but even bigger!
Now I have a difficult task, we have to accept us flat, more saggy and besides with scars.
It's a personal task.
We must start to reduce importance to our appearance.
We have just accept our real selves and live with who we really are and love ourselves, that's all.
It's only a matter of time!
Nowadays the feeling of being free of implants is bigger than anything!! I will love my breast are as they are. And I hope as some of women over here I love them more than before even, curiously!
Finally all of this is a big lesson for all of us, I think ;)
Step by step!
A big hug! <3
June 8, 2016
Solet, you are so right. I know when they are out I'm sure I'll comes to terms with the loss of any shape. I realised though that I actually had implanted boobs longer than I had natural!!! So it will take a little time to get used to it I assume.
Thanks for your positive posts. You are very wise
Thanks for your positive posts. You are very wise
June 7, 2016
Hi there! I have a very similar situation and my breasts look a lot like yours... the veins also, which I've been wondering about. Are they because of having so little breast tissue or what? I am about to take these out, the sooner the better! I have had no problems, just not like them. Too fake etc. The result might not bee too pretty, I know. Occasionally I'm having second thoughts and considering if I should get smaller implants instead. But then... I would not want any future surgeries.
Sorry for my English.
Sorry for my English.
June 7, 2016
Hi goldenblonde, I have always been a bit veiny, but in the case of my chest it's because of the implants that have stretched the skin. I also know I have very little of my own breast tissue. I asked the PS at the time of having my implants changed if he would put smaller in. He said no because I would be unhappy with the results! I told him I never ever wanted to be big, just normal. I've never been the type to flaunt my chest and because I have a very wide sturnum I've never had any cleavage. Anyway, 6 years after I've had those last implants in, I'm coming to tens with the idea of no implants. I sometimes wish I had never gone down that road.
June 7, 2016
So the veins could fade out a bit after explantation and the skin contracting. Hope so. I think though that my skin is quite thin anyway.. and I am very pale also. I had my first pair of implants in 1999. The seconds ten years after. Like you, my surgeon thought "bigger is better" even if I was asking for more natural look. A bit sagging would not have been a problem for me! I was very disappointed with the revision surgery and the "fully look". Recently, after having a child and having that all milk supply, I started to read about implant removal.
June 7, 2016
Hello there...... Whilst my explanation was for different reasons I just wanted to offer some reassurance around how good it feels to be natural again. I was a 34aa when I had the implants and I am now in a 34a - like you I was unsure about how clothes would look but I am thrilled!! I look slimmer, I can have a cleavage if I want one as my breasts now actually move and they feel amazing. The joy of sleeping on my tummy, lying flat and them moving along with excitement that when I go on holiday people won't be looking at 'the lady with the fake boobies'. I hope all goes well for you and that you come out the other side embracing the change - take care xx
June 9, 2016
Hi Bubbles24
I've just read your history and seen your photos. If my boobs end up like yours I'll be more than happy. I can't imagine for 1 minute they will though. I had no boobs before even though i brought 32a bras- hardly filled them out!
Anyway. I await with trepidation and hope. X
I've just read your history and seen your photos. If my boobs end up like yours I'll be more than happy. I can't imagine for 1 minute they will though. I had no boobs before even though i brought 32a bras- hardly filled them out!
Anyway. I await with trepidation and hope. X
June 7, 2016
Hi Yoyo, I understand your concerns. I had implants for 36 years, just explanted two weeks ago. I did not experience any rash or any autoimmune symptoms, but I just knew instinctively that it was time to be done with them. I am 64 years old, and had two sets of saline above the muscle. The jury is still out on the aesthetics of my results, but I am very glad to no longer have implants. I do have a size able dent in my right breast, but my PS says it may improve with time, gravity and massage, so I remain hopeful that it will improve. May consider a correction down the road, but for now, I know it was the right thing for me to have them out now. BTW, I had chronic neck and shoulder pain that has completely disappeared with the explant, a very unexpected surprise. Trust your instincts:-). And good luck!
June 9, 2016
Thank you for your reply
34years later. Just keep telling myself I'm doing the right thing. They have to go anyway, I really have no choice. I have through the years had many aches and pains in my joints ( weirdly not so much now) but I do now think these things may have been part of the cause, especially as both sets have been capsulated. My body obviously doesn't like having them in it! :-/ X
34years later. Just keep telling myself I'm doing the right thing. They have to go anyway, I really have no choice. I have through the years had many aches and pains in my joints ( weirdly not so much now) but I do now think these things may have been part of the cause, especially as both sets have been capsulated. My body obviously doesn't like having them in it! :-/ X
July 1, 2016
I agree.. I am 67 and had mine out a week ago with fat transfer at the same time. I am thrilled with the results even with the flattened area in the center. The Dr gave me a cleavage which I have never had and I had forgotten how soft breasts feel! The best decision I ever made.
UPDATED FROM yoyo5
1 month pre
6 weeks to go
Hi everyone, I know 6 weeks seems a long time off but today I had to fill out the online form for the anesthetic and it hit home it's really going to happen.
I have been reading as much as I can on this forum of all the members story's and lookng at most of the after photos and realised that a lot of ladies haven't had their implants as long as me and most are so young that their skin is that much more elastic!
If I say I'm actually getting more nervous I suppose that sounds a bit wet. However I'm actually finding my left breast now feels much tighter and I can't stretch my arm fully over my head as its very uncomfortable. ( I've stopped going to yoga class) On that basis I can't wait for 29th of July.
I know by now I'd be 1 week post op if I'd not postponed it but as we are going away in a couple of weeks I was worried how I would feel only weeks after my op, not just because of having fresh surgery but about getting used to having no bust.
On a positive note I did read one lady saying she brought water filled gel pads. I googled them and they have them in Selfridges. Yey! At least I have those to use to fill out with then- ha ha
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June 17, 2016
Hi there ... I had a very nasty infection (I understand it was cellulitis) after having mentor saline implants for 17 years. If you look at my story you will see a picture of it. The dr said it could end up leading to scepticaemia and possibly necrosis so after four lots of strong antibiotics it would not shift so had to go with explant 10 days ago. I'm left probably no more than a AA cup and it's hard getting my head around it all but I am relieved they are out as the infection had infiltrated my underarm lymph nodes which was pretty painful and dangerous. I have just bought some 'chicken fillets' but they are 'whole breast' with nipples and these fill out my clothes and my old 34c bras. As I say I'm still trying to get used to what I'm now seeing in the mirror and I'm hoping I will accept it soon, but I feel I am lucky to have got away so lightly and I am very grateful for that. I'm just so annoyed with myself for having this done in the first place but I know that none of us on this site really had all the data put before us... We did not necessarily make an 'informed' decision. Also my dr said my right implant had totally disintegrated inside the capsule and there was a lot of puss in there. I do believe that the infection was caused by mould and bacteria which had accrued when the saline contents of the implant leaked into my body.... There is no such thing as a "safe" implant for sure!!! I wish you all the very best.... X
June 19, 2016
Hi. alisonbunny thanks for your reply.
You've obviously been through the mill. Thankfully now though you are on the mend and if you feel brave enough I'd be very interested in seeing your post op pics. This forum has been a godsend to me. Through people such as yourself sharing their story's has really calmed me and is giving me the strength to go through with the explant ( not that I have much choice ) I too will be hot footing it to Selfridges to purchase some water filled pads although I think I will be ditching the bras and go buy the smaller sizes. All the best and look forward to hearing about your progress. Xx
June 20, 2016
Hi there
When I get home from work I will upload my current pics.... thinking of you!
When I get home from work I will upload my current pics.... thinking of you!
June 20, 2016
Ok thank you alisonbunny x
June 20, 2016
Hi there. I have updated my profile with up to date pics... Hope they help..: keep us posted and wishing all the best!!!
August 10, 2016
I had mine done in 1975 then replaced by a Harley St Doctor in 1994.i was never happy with them and over the next 20 years I became uncomfortable with them. I used to itch a lot on one breast that was rock hard. I ex planted on June 24 and had a little fat transfer at the same time. I feel so much better since I did this . A lot of the fat has been reabsorbed but at 67 years of age I look normal again. Put your image aside as your future health is far more important than a bra size.Wishing you a speedy recovery .
August 24, 2016
Looks like they out the textured ones in..... I read that those are the worst type... Glad you removed them... Wish you all the best:)
UPDATED FROM yoyo5
28 days pre
Memory lane
Found some old photos today that are 25-30 odd years old. When I said I used to be as flat as a board you can see I wasn't joking :-/ now you know how nervous I am about he explant.
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July 5, 2016
You look fantastic there!!! I just explanted on Fri and already loving my new sporty look. I've not been dressed up yet bit loving how they look in casual wear. I'm so glad to be rid of them. Have you been on the breast implant illness fb page? I've had a lot of sickness and dizziness over the past 3yrs and am hoping this goes away now. Best of luck and don't worry there's loads of women looking great with no boobs. Cameron Diaz ect. You'll be great ps I look like I've lost a stone overnight x
July 6, 2016
I've had my implants for 2 years now, and I so regret it! Hubby loves them of course, but to me, they are a horrible pain and nuisance. Good luck with your explant.
July 7, 2016
Thank you very much BooBoobs.
I'm on holiday right now and am wistfully wearing my bikini's for the last time. I have found this holiday I can no longer lay on my front as the left boob is now too hard so I must admit I will be glad to have this all over with in a couple of weeks time. X
July 6, 2016
You look great in these pictures! I'm having an explant with lift on the 18th of July. I can't wait to have small boobs again
July 6, 2016
Hello you..... I'm over 3 months explant and am currently on holiday and am so relieved that I had my implants removed - I feel so natural and comfortable something I never did with my false 34dd's.....We all have implants for good reason and likewise we all know when is the right time to remove them..... I wouldn't think of trying to be anything other than what I am now, although they are significantly smaller than the last photo I posted my partner and I think it's been a completely the right thing for me and I wish you all the best with your explant xx take care
July 7, 2016
Thank you for your encouragement Mobby120, Lola181 and Bubbles24
I really need to get the hang of this forum as I replied to BooBoobs thinking it would go straight under her post then I saw you other lovely people had replied to my post as well, and my post went somewhere in the middle!
Anyway, I am seeing the positive in what you all say and actually we went to a club last night where the amazing dancers all were refreshingly small boobed! They looked great so I take heart in that. Xx
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