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62 Years Old. Silicone Implant Removal and Lift. Perky and Perfect and Happy - Melbourne, FL

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2 months post

5 weeks-still thrilled.

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Ter
WORTH IT$10,000
I am still thrilled and I do mean THRILLED with my result so don't take this wrong when I say that I'm calling them "frankenboobs". I know all the incisions still will fade. thankfully I am finally spitting the final stitches. They were annoying. at 2 weeks they clipped the long ends of what looked like fine fishing line but the little pieces that stuck out were quite irritating. I'm also finding that I'm happy to put on a bra in the morning to feel some support but by late afternoon it's annoying. Today I lasted until nearly 5pm before the new girls screamed to take it off. So, it's getting better.
One of the things I've learned is that with the lift, my skin was tight and stretching early on was imperative. I'm anxious now for clearance next week to go back to playing tennis and being fully active.
I ended up a 34 B. I probably would have been bigger had I not totally ruptured righty 12 years ago and had to lose tissue to get rid of the silicone but I didn't want lefty and righty to be differenct sizes so I opted for the lift on lefty with a reduction. That also may contribute to the longer time that I've remained a bit tender. But all in all it's been worth it.

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Amy Simon, MD, FACS

Amy Simon, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (2)

September 2, 2015
You look amazingly good! So glad it turned out so nice for you. I go in on the 10th... Yay!!!
September 2, 2015
Ha,ha...I agree with you. I had explant and lift 6 wks ago and I am happy with my results as well, however I feel like I have frankenboobs as well. I am just trying to tell myself to be patient and the scars will improve eventually. I sorry you didn't have dissolvable stitches, having pieces stick out must have been so irritating. Hope you are released to be fully active soon.
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September 2, 2015
they are suppose to be dissolveable. I still have some little pieces sticking out. are you still sore at all?
UPDATED FROM Ter
13 days post

2 weeks tomorrow

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Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since my surgery. I am still tender in places and have some hard areas around the lower incision which are tender. I see the surgeon Weds. and am planning to ask about that. I'm hopeful she will remove all the stitches that poke out. They are very annoying. I also have some hypersensitivity in lefty. I'm went through that with righty 12 years ago when I had the revision following my implant rupture. I know it will get better and I have to desensitize it.
The bruises are fading and nearly gone. I will post more photos after I see the surgeon.

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August 11, 2015
Congratulation! Your natural breast looks amazing. Now at least you are back to live a healthy life without worries. Hope you have a smooth recovery.
August 19, 2015
I got my courage up and called Dr. Ortega and have approintment
August 19, 2015
Sent before I could correct! My appointment is tomorrow. Anything you wish you had done differently? Do you have more current pics?
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7 days post

1 week out Drains are out and a fun discovery

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I had the last drain pulled today. Goodbye pus pot! I had felt a couple of lumps near my armpit and was so worried I was developing more scar tissue/granulomas. I was feeling the ends of the drain tube under my skin. So, bye bye lumpies with the drain.
Here's the fun thing: I let my husband feel my 'new' breasts last night- how soft and squishy they are. You know what he said? "They are warm!" I'd dealt with the ice cold [RS bleep] for so long I had forgotten that real breasts are warm.
Im posting a few new photos taken today. One so you can see my new Bali Bra in a medium size. Extremely comfortable. There are some strange bruises. One up near my armpit and another crescent shape just outside my nipple.
My next milestone will be when I work the steristrips off this week. I don't know what the right decision is for anyone else but this was the right one for me.

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August 8, 2015
Congrats doll!!! You look great!!! Praying for a healthy, safe recovery. My explant date is Aug. 11.
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August 9, 2015
You will be so happy. Feel free to ask any questions.
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August 9, 2015
Thank u, I sure hope so. I had a breast reduction 17yrs ago, implants 10yrs ago...explant in 2 days.
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August 10, 2015
Wow you look fantastic! Your boobs are defying gravity!!!! Now you got me thinking, maybe next year I'll get a lift. At least it's an option.
August 10, 2015
You look fantastic! I think your surgeon did a fantastic job. If you don't mind my asking, how was your lift done? Were your nipples "reattached"? How were your old implants removed - through the armpit or...? I envy you your beautiful, small breasts!
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August 11, 2015
I had an anchor lift. The nipples were cut around and then moved further up. So I have stitches around the nipples and then there's a stitch line straight down to the underside of what would be my breast crease. The stitch line under my breasts goes from about the center of my underarm line to not quite the inner curve of my breast so I could easily wear a low cut top. I imagine the surgeon took out the implants through the long incision under my breasts. Everything was done in this last surgery and I think I was on the table for several hours.
August 11, 2015
Thank you for your reply - I appreciate it. You really do look great! If I was in Florida, I'd go to your surgeon. Best wishes!! :)
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August 13, 2015
That Bali bra is my new favorite. I have it in every color and plan to never wear an under wire again!!!