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POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews

26 Years Old Thinking About Explant, Have Questions! - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM andreathalia
3 months post

Before pics from the doctors office!

WORTH IT$2,000

andreathalia's provider

Michael D. Cohen, MD

Michael D. Cohen, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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You'll change so much over the next year. Congrats. You look so much better. Hugs!
UPDATED FROM andreathalia
10 days post

Fluff!

Wanted to share side boob photos 1 week, 3 days after surgery compared to second day after surgery.

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Meaning compare to prior side view photos ( these photos are left and right breast)
? No .i mean..... during your explant did he just take out the implants or did he do a full capsulectomy?
Yeah, no just take out the implants that's it
Did you just get implants removed or did you do the capsules also?
I only had the implants removed. Doctor said I didn't need to remove capsule
I'm 64 and in the process of finding a doctor I can trust to get my implants removed. I think you look terrific and your boobs look very very pretty. I'm so excited to get mine out. As I have aged, I have began to hate them and hate them, they hurt all the time, they're encapsulated, I can't sleep comfortably, and I feel horrible about how I look, in clothes and without clothes. I'm so happy to read all the stories here about women who have had their implants removed and about how happy they are afterward. Thank you for your story of encouragement for all of us who are going through the process to have our implants removed. Much love to you and thank you very much!
You look fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your story. I am 61 and have had implants since I was 24. First silicon for 10 years and then because they were encapsulated right from the start and there was a huge outcry about silicon at the time I had them replaced with saline which I have had for 26 years. Softer in the beginning but rippled and could feel the valve. At one point I told my GP I was thinking about removing them and her comment was they would look like flat pancakes. That was the end of that discussion and I decided to leave them as I wasn't having any problems. I have since gained some weight with menopause and no longer feel the ripping or valve but now am aware of how hard they have become. In July I had my first mammogram in 4 years and the technician had a difficult time pushing the implants back for the second set of pictures they need to take when you have implants. My left breast in particular was very difficult to manipulate. I am super aware of the girls when I hugs someone and always wonder if they feel my rocks. Funny how I was so concerned about my small breasts and now for 37 years I have been aware of being bigger and hard and unnatural. After my mammogram I discovered this site and I am now totally obsessed with the stories and reading each persons journey has me ready to have mine removed. I have made an appointment for a consultation in October which was as soon as I could get in. I am on the cancellation list and can't believe how badly I want to have this done. I feel the same way now as when I was in my twenties and wanted it done. LOL! I am deciding if I will post my story. This has always been a very personal journey for me and I feel the explant will be no different, however, this site has been such a huge factor in making my decision I may want to share.
Beautiful!! Congrats!
tiredoftheboobs here--Speaking for myself, think I'll probably have to get the capsules removed along with the implants. I wonder if that makes a difference in the results. My initial incisions were under the breast and I'd like to go with the same incision this time. I've had the implants for 20 years and they are extremely encapsulated. I want the biopsy done on the encapsulations to make sure I don't have breast-implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. The chances are slim, but I want peace of mind. Most of the time this type of breast-implant associated cancer occurs with textured implants and mine are smooth. But I have very strange blood work and a zillion autoimmune diseases, including the rare disease of Eosinophilic Fasciitis. I have an appointment soon in MX City for my first consult. I would so love to get local anesthesia because I react badly to general anesthesia and also to laryngeal mask anesthesia. Local sounds great, even if there is a chance of the pain "peeking" through. I don't care! I want them out! You look super terrific. I nursed 4 babies so I doubt I'll have much left, but I don't care at all. I am so so ready. Much love to you for sharing your story!
You can't get the capsules out under local hun.
UPDATED FROM andreathalia
10 days post

1 Week Post Op

it's been 1 week and two days post op and I am more than happy with my explant!

My breast have started to fluff up and I feel great.
About the procedure... 
I wasn't nervous every until it was time to get on the surgery table and it hit me that I would be awake for the procedure. I started to feel a little anxious and ready to get the show on the road! Dr. Cohen was very nice and made sure I felt comfortable, even joked around a bit which I appreciated. I was very nervous to receive the numbing shots and yes they were a little painful. My biggest fear occurred when he started to cut through and I could feel the pain! I thought I was going to faint! I needed more local anesthesia! But the doctor acted quickly and added more. After that it was okay although the sound of an electric blade cutting through my skin was kind of scary but altogether the procedure was quick and over before I knew it. The doctor said his goodbyes and the nurses cleaned me up. I intended to never look down because I was afraid of what my breast might look like but finally looked down and to my surprise they looked fine! Not wrinkly, no concaving then a sudden relief over came me and felt happy about going through with it. I had no soreness, only slight pinching after the numbing wore off. I could he probably got away without taking pain medicine. I only took it the second night "just because" but I barely needed it. Recovery ha been super easy, and I've already gone shopping. I instantly feel more confident and comfortable in my skin and know 100% made the right decision.

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