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37 Yr Old, No Kids, Removal of 16 Yr Old Saline Implants, No Lift - WI

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I was always embarrassed of my body. I had a very...

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I was always embarrassed of my body. I had a very flat chest, with one small b cup and one barely an a cup. Growing up I was teased and made fun of a lot. I have an hour glass figure and was at least a full size bigger on bottom than top. My first duty station was in Las Vegas, where I happened to turn 21. The military doctors would do breast augmentation (I only paid for the materials) to keep their skills sharp for situations such as women with breast cancer. I only wanted to be a "happy" c cup, which is exactly what I got. My doctor did a great job, but I really never liked the implants. They feel so hard and foreign, they've never been "comfortable". They make me look more proportional, but that's about it. I wish instead of getting implants i had spent all the money on really good bras! Lol!

So fast forward 16 years... they are becoming increasingly uncomfortable, I hate having them, I hate the way they look and feel. My left breast has gotten saggy with age too. I'm having them removed September 1st without a lift. I decided against the lift because it is increased complications and more room for error. Plus, in all honesty, I'm just ready to be me and not have a bunch of extra scars. I'm so excited to have them out, but so nervous of how I'll look after. I know I'm small (my doctor reiterated this to me several times, lol), and I know my left one is bigger than my right one, but I just hope they don't look like wrinkly empty sacks the rest of my life. Not that I don't deserve it for getting them done in the first place. I do think the thing I'm most nervous about is people noticing.

I've attached current photos, I feel like all the photos that people have posted have helped my on my journey and in my decision so I plan to extend that same courtesy.
(As I selected them it looks like they will post upside down... I'm going to retake them tonight and put them on a separate post.)

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August 20, 2016
Yesterday I removed 20 year saline implants under a local and no lift. And I'm so happy I did. It was easy, fairly painless and my boobs are too saggy. Yes, you lose some volume but its NOT that bad. My husband and friends all say my breasts look healthy and nice and arent too saggy. They arent the breast I had at 18 but nothing is. Lol Overall, they look and feel good. Like you, I dont need any more scars with a lift. Just get the implants out!!! Happy I did and I am confident you will feel the same. Keep us updated, best of luck. :)
August 20, 2016
P.s. No one will notice, unless you show.them and point it out. Thata what I did. Besides, thats what a good bra is for!
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August 20, 2016
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am looking forward to them being gone. :)
August 21, 2016
Hi, I live in Mileaukee. And am going to E plant my 16 year old implants. What Doctor are you using? I had a consult with Dr Korkus and was able to get my insurance to cover it. I'm contemplating a lift but very nervous about the scars too. Are you going to do an en bloc procedure where the capsule is removed with the implant? Would love to hear who you are using. Thanks!
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August 21, 2016
I'm actually having mine removed at the VA. They are only removing the capsule if they have to. I don't believe the VA would do the lift because it is cosmetic, but I didn't want it anyway so it doesn't really matter. Good luck with your surgery, do you have a date yet?
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August 21, 2016

Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from this awesome community. Are you having a local or general anesthetic? Please keep us updated :)

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August 21, 2016
Hi, thank you! I'm having a general.
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August 21, 2016

Thanks for sharing :) Please update us, and let us know how it goes. Good luck!

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August 21, 2016
Thank you, I will!
October 16, 2016
Agree. Implants are like having an uncomfortable bra you can't take off.
October 16, 2016
Also thanks for explaining. I always wondered why they did implants in the military!
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These are current, before explant.

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August 20, 2016
After looking at your pictures, you have nice looking breasts. Once you have the implants removed, your breasts will look good. It takes times to heal etc. But you"ll be happy that you did!!
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August 20, 2016
Thank you! I think I will be!
August 23, 2016
Hey ! I'm going for explant on the 31st of August but mine are enbloc
I think you will be fine after you recover just buy really good bras that's what I'm going to do !!
Our bodies healing way is such a miracle I bet in a year we won't be so bad looking ! We have to be patient though
I'm glad I learned so much about this site
And I'm very well informed
I'm ready and I think you are too ! To embrace natural beauty and be ourselves again
Good luck please keep us posted
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August 23, 2016
Thanks, I definitely feel ready!
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Questioning the bras I ordered for post op

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I ordered four Carefix compression bras for after the surgery, thinking this would provide more support than a regular sports bra. After reading some of the Q&As, I'm wondering if I should not have gotten the compression type. Two of them have more compression, and two of them have less compression. Perhaps I should return them and just purchase some plain sports bras? I'd really appreciate any advise or guidance on this topic, my doctor did not say specifically what to buy. I only know I can't wear underwire for a while. Thank you in advance!!!

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August 21, 2016
I am using sports bra, no special order, nothing too fancy just a nice, new one. It is working great and fine. My doctor said that I didn't need to order any special type. Its day three after my surgery, I tried on an underwire bra just to see how it felt and looked. It looked good, but it hurt underneath given that the incision is under my breast. Back to my sports bra, no problem. Hope this helps.
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August 22, 2016
Thanks! I think I'll buy a couple sports bras too, I'll need them at some point either way! :)
August 22, 2016
The reason for compression is to prevent a seroma, which is fluid filling in the space where the implant was. My doctor insisted on a compression bra, but I found it to be very uncomfortable. I ended up first wrapping a gauze bandage just underneath my breasts, and then wearing a sports bra (with a wide band underneath the cups) over the bandage. My doctor was okay with this, and I was so much more comfortable. Good luck to you. I had my saline implants for 23 years, and had them removed in May. I also had a lift. I am so happy with my decision. It feels so good to be all natural again, and being able to sleep on my stomach again is amazing!!
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August 22, 2016
Thanks! I'm so excited! Everyone says that about sleeping on their stomach, but other than the first few months after i never stopped sleeping on mine. Lol Although my implants aren't super big, so maybe that helps. I posted a question for the doctors on the forum, and they said the bras i got should work well. I hope they are not too uncomfortable. If they are, I'll try what you suggested. Thanks for your response!
August 22, 2016
I need to correct myself. I said Gauze Bandage when I acutally meant ACE! Sorry about that. The Ace worked really well and added that extra compression.
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August 22, 2016
Hi there, I am having my explant on the same day as you, how exciting.
I was given a post operative bra but I feel like it won't be tight enough for post surgery. I think I will purchase a sports bra. They did however stress that I needed clips at the front so I'm not sure.
I will keep following your journey and we can compare notes [RS bleep]
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August 22, 2016
Oh wow! That's so great... it'll be nice to have someone to go through this with! One of the compression bras i bought from Carefix has loops to hold drains, and all of them are front closure. I also found several sports bras on Amazon that have front closure. I'm so happy you responded to my post! Good luck, I'll keep an eye out for you! :0)