POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
58 Yr. Old Explant of 29 Yr. Old Silicon Implants
UPDATED FROM red0916
8 months post
Update on healing
red0916December 1, 2017
WORTH IT$8,000
Well, I am sorry I have not been back sooner, but I have been adjust it to my new body. At first it was difficult but now I have accepted this is what God gave me and it is only a temporary vessel.
After 3 and a half months the nerve pain has finally subsided. Now I only have a slight pain in my right breast just on the outside of the nipple.
Thank goodness I found "Liquid Edge II" breast pads by Braza. They are my saving grace and help me feel feminine.
So ladies, just wanted to give you all an update. So here are my photos taken today.
After 3 and a half months the nerve pain has finally subsided. Now I only have a slight pain in my right breast just on the outside of the nipple.
Thank goodness I found "Liquid Edge II" breast pads by Braza. They are my saving grace and help me feel feminine.
So ladies, just wanted to give you all an update. So here are my photos taken today.
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After having had my implants for 29 years I...
red0916September 7, 2017
After having had my implants for 29 years I finally just decided it was time to get them removed. I got them implanted for all the wrong reasons, psychological abuse my mother damaged me with growing up. Among things, telling me I was flat chested and had fried eggs. Anyway had my first surgery in April, capsules were not removed. For the whole summer capsules would fill back up to implant size, were aspirated 4 times, then ps decided I needed capsulectomy.
August 15 th had my second surgery, capsules removed. First surgery was a cake walk. Capsule removal was very difficult, for the first week I had intense burning. I stayed on Vicodin for the first 5 days at intervals of every 4 hours. That and ice is what got me through the first week. My ps told me capsules were as thick as cardboard and previous ps had actually implanted completely under chest muscles. He managed to remove most of the capsules however a quarter sized piece of capsule remains connected to my chest wall on one side and a fifty cent piece on the other side. He was unable to remove those pieces in fear of entering chest cavity. I am 3 weeks post op now. I have nerve pain still, wearing my compression vest or a lose sports bra is irritating as can be. Even wearing nothing is uncomfortable. I am hoping this will all resolve in time. Will keep you ladies updated on progress.
August 15 th had my second surgery, capsules removed. First surgery was a cake walk. Capsule removal was very difficult, for the first week I had intense burning. I stayed on Vicodin for the first 5 days at intervals of every 4 hours. That and ice is what got me through the first week. My ps told me capsules were as thick as cardboard and previous ps had actually implanted completely under chest muscles. He managed to remove most of the capsules however a quarter sized piece of capsule remains connected to my chest wall on one side and a fifty cent piece on the other side. He was unable to remove those pieces in fear of entering chest cavity. I am 3 weeks post op now. I have nerve pain still, wearing my compression vest or a lose sports bra is irritating as can be. Even wearing nothing is uncomfortable. I am hoping this will all resolve in time. Will keep you ladies updated on progress.
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September 7, 2017
Just wanted to add to my review, my cost includes, surgical center, anesthealogist, surgeon...total cost for the 2 surgeries.
September 20, 2017
How are you doing? I had mine removed in May. Only part of capsule removed as rest attached to chest wall. I think an feel the remaining capsule as smallfiem lump. Do you notice the pieces left behind.
September 21, 2017
Hello Londontennis, thank you for asking how I am progressing. I am getting better, I am now over 4 weeks post-op. The nerve pain is residing slowly. I am very grateful for that. I am going to post updated pictures soon. Had a death in the family so everything has been chaos. I hope you are recovering well also.
September 21, 2017
PS, I have not noticed the remaining pieces of capsule left behind on my chest wall, then again I have not really felt around to much as of yet as I am still tender to the touch.
December 1, 2017
Dear Londontennis, sorry I had not gotten back to you sooner. So much went on after my surgery, family member killed in car crash, elderly parents diagnosed with dementia. All has kept me busy and off of the site. I do not notice the pieces that were left behind, fortunately. God bless and have a nice Christmas.
October 15, 2017
I'm sorry you had to hear those negative words from your mother, maybe if you forgive her you can forgive yourself for getting implants in the first place, and enjoy your healthy perfect implant free body. God Bless.
December 1, 2017
Thank you motorcity, I did forgive my mother before she passed away. I am at peace with everything now. Very happy to have implants gone. God bless you and have a nice Christmas.
October 15, 2017
You look great! You have no sagging at all. My saline implants are 25 years old and if I removed them and did not re-augment...i would just have two piles of loose skin sitting on my chest. My pockets are completely under the muscle as well. I will have to do an exchange instead of just an explantation. Consider yourself very lucky for having that amazing skin that retained It's shape after all of these years! Good luck with the nerve pain.
December 1, 2017
Dear lorntor, the pictures I posted above this post were pictures with my capsules filled with fluid (seroma) that were takes just before my surgery. I posted updated pictures of what I look like now. God bless and have a nice Christmas
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