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Breast Implants for 27 Years Removed!

UPDATED FROM Salmonclark
8 years post

It’s 2023

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Salmonclark
WORTH IT$7,500
I’m glad I had them removed. I do miss the volume that the implants filled in to my breast feeding flat breast. I only had B implants because I already was a B and wasn’t going for that Hollywood sexpot look. As a result my breast didn’t look that bad after they were removed. I was on social security and Medicare paid for mine being removed. My health is great!

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Brad R. Nanigian, MD

Brad R. Nanigian, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 1, 2023
Thank you for this post. Can you tell me more about Medicare coverage for explant surgery? I don't even know where to begin.
UPDATED FROM Salmonclark
1 year post

15 months post op

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My health is much better and my bones, joints and muscles don't hurt or ache or swell anymore! But since my implementation I have indentations the size and length of my finger on both breast at the cleavage area. It really is noticeable and gross! I bought a breast pump to message them vigorously to break up the underlying scar tissue but they're still very noticeable.

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May 7, 2016
So glad to hear your health has returned which is the most important. Were your implants above or below muscle? How long did it take after your surgery to feel like your normal self again? I have had rocks in my chest for 36 years and would live to have them removed.
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2 months post

Finally Photos!

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I'm hanging in there. I hope my little boobies are going to look better. I have so much energy now!

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March 31, 2015
Hi, congratulations on feeling so much better! I also have mine in for 27 years and can't wait to have them removed. I'm searching for the right surgeon. How were yours removed, under the breast fold? They are looking very good! Were yours under the muscle and silicone? Mine are both of those lovely features. I'm very scared of the whole thing.
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March 31, 2015
Mine were over the muscle and were silicone. Thank you for for the nice compliment. I see a difference already but it's a slow process. I don't see very many photos like mine. I think a lot more women have photos similar to mine. I think they are afraid to come forward and afraid they may scare people off from getting them removed. I do miss my full breast on bad days. But my health is more important than the breast. Good luck with your decision. It took me several months before I decided. My family is so supportive. Especially my husband.
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April 3, 2015
Thank you for responding. I'm glad you feel happy with your decision. No matter what, I'm having mine out. but since they are under the muscle, I don't think they'll look good at all. Sigh. As to family, do you have children? I do and I'm not sure how to tell them. They are 14 and 19 years old. Ugh.
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April 3, 2015
Mine are grown and men. They are so supportive, happy and proud of momma!
March 31, 2015
Hey there, you have plenty of breast tissue and you're nice and high and...symmetrical! It looks like there might be some tethering going on. I think with massage all of that will correct in time, my PS said I could begin massage right away...been using coconut oil but only since yesterday (my 4th day out). Patience sister!
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March 31, 2015
Thank you so much for your supportive comments. I am shocked at how much breast tissue I actually have. I honestly should not have gotten the implants. I feel like I mutilated my body. Yes, massage is helping very much. I bought Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion For Stretch Marks and Advanced Clinic Green Coffee Bean Oil Thermo-Firming Cream and massage with both at least once a day. I also bought a Hai Sun Fong Beauty Server suction device. It really massages, pulls and stimulates the breast. I am trying everything. It can't hurt!
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April 19, 2015
I recently told my 19 year old son that I'm having my implants removed and he said "Oh I forgot you had those". Lol! He was planning on coming with me but I rather not. It was really nice that he effort to help. You'll be surprised how well kids nowadays accept these type of situations.
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April 19, 2015
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May 4, 2015
Paradise, I just saw this post of yours! I think I'm missing a lot of posts... it's hard to find them all. But thanks for telling me this. So he knew when you originally got the implants?
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May 13, 2015
Yes.
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May 13, 2015
I don't remember telling him when I had my BA. He was 8 yrs old but I'm sure he heard someone commenting on it. Maybe one of my sisters since they can be loud and indiscreet. Ha..ha..got to love them. But yes he knew.
May 5, 2015
I don't think your boobies look little. You have lots of wonderful breast tissue left. I can see a difference in your shaping too. I know its a change, but its a good change. I am 12 days out and feel wonderful. I am still bruised and my breasts are different sizes at the moment but I am just thrilled to have those rocks off my chest! Happy healing to you!
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May 13, 2015
Thank you!