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I Want These Implants Out! - Mesa, AZ

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I know I am atypical but I am grateful for an...

spiritualmomma
$1,500
I know I am atypical but I am grateful for an inspirational review I read that has helped me with my decision. I got a breast augmentation done in June of 2014 and I am done. I have had a lot of crazy things happen to me this last year and I am a different person. I began a journey of self love and respect. As I began to love myself more something seemed off. I'm quite modest and more so now after the implants. I have found myself to ALWAYS be covering up and wearing baggy shirts or scarfs to cover my breasts. They have served no real benefit to me other than a symbol of a lack of self love on my part, which has now been made whole. The only reason I THOUGHT I had small breasts is because I would compare myself to other women who have had this done. Don't get me wrong, my breasts were quite small ("barely"B) but the point is I would THINK about it in a negative way. When in fact, looking back they were flawless and beautiful. Now, they are 85% numb and without feeling, huge, and a with a shiny scar.
So, its time to go! I'm ready for my small natural boobs back and make right with my body. I can't believe I judged myself so harshly to the point of altering my body and cutting into it to place these foreign blobs to make me feel better about myself.
Submuscular 425cc silicone

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Karl B. Hiatt, MD (retired)

Karl B. Hiatt, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 13, 2015
I can really really identify with your story. You are young and your implants are new - and you will be fine. I'm on a self love journey too and I truly feel God guided me to do this. thanks for your story
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April 14, 2015
Thank you for sharing, you're lucky to do it so soon after too, I've had mine for 14 yrs and hide them daily, I cannot wait to have them removed. We shouldn't have to sew in our breasts, they do not define us. Keep us posted on your journey. Best wishes.
April 14, 2015
Where do you go to get them out?
April 15, 2015
I'm going back to the surgeon that did them
April 16, 2015
Isn't it funny how we always looked at bigger breasts and not the small ones. Now I'm looking at the small ones as well and there is nothing wrong with small breasts! I like my implant size and the convenience of being able to wear anything but psychologically I'm uncomfortable. Can't shake the worry. Good luck with explant x
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April 16, 2015
You're going to be so freaking thrilled with explant, it's impossible to articulate. Every dayi find another thing about it that makes me joyful. You'll rock this. Don't worry about tugging, you're more asleep than you think you'll be. Don't camp for while, just because you want to keep blood pressure down, low activity, for the best part of a month. That will guard against a bleed, seroma, or infection. I'm so tickled for you! Fly! Hug, Birdwoman
UPDATED FROM spiritualmomma
1 month pre

Consult ... check

spiritualmomma
My PS office gals were a little perplexed and one even asked me "you hate them that much, huh?" I just said I am ready for my body back. No need to explain myself to a damn soul, lady. (I didn't say that last part out loud;) After scheduling the procedure I left in tears of joy! My PS told me it'd be a quick recovery, like a few days and I could return to work. No general anesthesia required.
So I am getting this done on a Monday and that weekend I have a camping trip.. good idea???
5 days of recovery and I could go on a trip?? It wont be an incredibly active trip...

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April 14, 2015
I wouldn't do it right bf a canoe trip, you want to let your body heal first.
April 14, 2015
Can I ask how you are dealing and healing? I want to remove mine.
April 14, 2015
my big debut is in a month! but i'll keep ya posted;)
April 16, 2015
Having mine out May 6th! Had mine in for 32 years! Can't wait to scream for joy! Good luck on your surgery!
April 14, 2015
Yes thanks, I decided to switch it to the next week:) so I have 10 days of couch time if I need it:)
April 16, 2015
You will be ready for your trip, explant is way easier than implant
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April 16, 2015
With regard to the canoe trip so soon afterwards, I believe we are instructed to not take a bath for a month. What if you fall in and there is bacteria in the water? That could be very bad.
UPDATED FROM spiritualmomma
1 month pre

Ahhh the opinions start to roll in...

spiritualmomma
I've decided not to tell too many people.
But those I have told definitely have their opinions. But what I've also become aware of is that I'm not going to be buried w these suckers.. And if they're going to come out eventually, might as well be now before I have any other repercussions!
Anyway it's going to cost $1500 which I'm stoked about. Versed, local and ketamine is what he's planning on using. He said to expect some tugging. Sort of worries me that I might feel a lot of it but he was reassuring. Can't wait for my b cup again!!!!
So I don't have any pics of me but I am inspired by Victoria Beckham's explant photos so I'll share one.

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April 16, 2015
You are so smart to have them removed. You are young and will recover very quickly, I'm sure. God Bless you! I only wish I knew back when I was your age what I know now. As soon as mine were put in (silicone, under muscle at age 27), I was mortified. I too am very modest and have always tried to hide them. Now I'm 54 and will have them out on May 20th. After 27 years inside of me, it'll be a very difficult surgery but I can't wait for my poor breasts to be free once more. I love the photos of V. Beckham. She looks so much better without the fake boobs. It's amazing. Many happy wishes coming your way, spiritualmomma!
April 16, 2015
I just got mine out 2 days ago, & I feel absolutely wonderful! Not just because I am free of these things in my body, but because I know that they didn't make me more of a woman. I didn't need them. but, I guess through all of this I have learned to love myself as God made me. I only had mine for 6 weeks and 5 days. My PS was not happy that I wanted them out, but when he saw how upset I was, I think he decided to give me the benefit of the doubt. Apparently, there are a lot of women who get them and then want them out right away. Then after waiting 3 or 6 months they decide they're for them. Again, it was not the case for me. My breasts are really small and deflated now, but I don't care. My husband told me he likes my natural self better! Sending you good wishes for a successful surgery. You can do this!
May 10, 2015
I had mine taken out a little over a week ago and am thrilled. And oddly, I don't think anyone at work has even noticed!!! You don't have to say anything to anyone! Also, mine were removed under local and it was a piece of cake, don't worry, you won't feel a thing after the first shot - and that didn't even hurt me. Good luck am excited for you!!!!
May 16, 2015
I have had implants for 20 years and really hated them! I used to wear bikinis if I could find one to fit, always hanging out of it and looking vulgar....top heavy and nasty looking to me! but hallelujah I am going for my second consult Monday and hope to have the surgery scheduled for explant and a lift,( as my skin would hang past my waist if I didn't!) within two weeks! Yayy...let's be brave together and embrace ourselves!
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September 27, 2015
1500$ for Ketamine?!! Here in Europe it's only used by horses and cows as an anesthetic for big bodied animals. And a 1000mg vial costs about 50$ . Of course it's also consumed in discotheques as a party enhancer, however by the slightest overdose I always vomited an hour long. After that I slept like a baby. LOL
Yes I understood that your procedure costed that much, not the ketamine but still it's strange that overseas doctors using it on humans.