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Had my first implants in 1999. I was part of a...

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Wannabeeme
Had my first implants in 1999. I was part of a case study and while breast feeding my eight month old third child (born in 2004), my left breast implant deflated. I had to stop breastfeeding and two weeks later implants were replaced at no cost to me. (I was glad it happened for the fact that I was able to replace with a much smaller implant but upset I didn't return to nursing my sweet angel).
I still have the 11 year old mentor implants,, and can not stress enough how happy I am to have stumbled across this amazing website to find so many women feeling the way I do. It is so comforting knowing you are not alone.
A few months ago, I consulted with my ps to discuss implant removal and he convinced my otherwise. I consulted with another ps outside of my city and was somewhat discouraged because he wasn't completely on board with deflating and them removing. I did find a Dr that is experienced with the procedure and is also caught my interest in fat transfer. I am looking for any suggestions, comments, help from my realself friends. My consultation and possible deflation is scheduled for Apr 28. So nervous and excited.

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April 1, 2016
Congratulations on taking the first steps! My explant is Monday and I never would have considered it or even known what was available to me if it hadn't been for this site. It's a godsend! Good luck to you! !
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April 1, 2016
Woohoo! Happy for you!... I'm explanting due to rupture and health issues so won't be reimplanting... Even my surgeon admitted some ladies bodies reject them... Wish mine had now! ;) anyway... Suggestions from what I've learnt..get the capsules out too, that's the scar tissue around the implant that your body forms to protect you, not so crucial with salines but if over five yes even those silicone cases break down n leave stuff in the capsule... I'm wishing I'd got saline!!!... :/ Hey I'm sure you'll have great natural results, they weren't more enormous than feeding made you really and you're premenopausal so will have better collagen and even have some tissue addition they menopause usually! ;) if only we'd been patient... Lol... ;) well, hope that helps?!.. Love sent to you for your exciting journey! Enjoy meeting the lovely ladies from around the world!!! Including lil Ol me in NZ down here! ;D [RS bleep]
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April 1, 2016
Oh added to that fat transfers have to be done carefully or increase risks of Breast cancer, the have nothing!!... I'm not risking it I've decided, just gonna live what I'm left with! ;)
May 5, 2016
I'm not aware of any studies showing any increase in cancer risk from fat transfers. You may be referring to fat transfers possibly resulting in some lumps that can be mistaken for cancer on imaging. There has been some concern about fat transfers making mammography more challenging to interpret. Fat transfer is frequently used in breast reconstruction following mastectomy because it is considered the safest option for augmentation.
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May 5, 2016
Oh ok!.. Cool! You might convince me to get some! Lol [RS bleep] I'm thrilled for you!... :)
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April 7, 2016
hi!
Congratulations!
I am new here, although I discover this site some years ago it has been now when I am more convinced and I have been reading a lot of reviews. I am really happy! Without all of you I don't know if I would have be able to take the decision of removing my implants, the truth is that they have always been my big mistake, my shame, my worry :(. But now the great moment is arriving, I am feel very determined and something that I used to see very dificult, even imposible, or I would say unthinkable is becoming real and even easy!
I have a date with my surgeon on14th and I will try to get the operación date as soon as posible, I wish in May. So we are as we say over here, in Spain.. We are at the same train! ;)
Take care and be in touch!
(Excuse my English ;))
April 27, 2016
Who is the doctor?
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April 27, 2016
I'm consulting with Dr Khoobehi in Metairie. Keeping my fingers crossed that he can help me rid these things.
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FOUND old pics and docs -

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Wannabeeme
1st implants were done Oct 30, 1998.

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April 1, 2016
Wow you looked incredible beforehand!... You should get great results! :)
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Me today...

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Wannabeeme
Thought these pics would help me through this journey.

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April 1, 2016
Yea they look heavy and stretched! :/ you'll have great relief! :)
April 5, 2016
They look heavy! Your natural breasts were beautiful, and you have lost of tissue so you will be just fine! Looking forward to seeing an update once you're on the other side :) xx
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April 7, 2016
You'll have great results!...you ad gorgeous Breast beforehand and will have lots of tissue left!...hope you're .... Joining us on Explant Island! ;) [RS bleep]