42, Implant Removal After 9 Years Plastic Definately Not Fantastic! London GB

My boobies are doing great I only feel a slight tenderness if I lift heavier objects. I am able to sleep on my sides and tummy no problem. I have been having low light laser therapy on my boobs. It is supposed to stimulate healing of the cells/tissues and good for pain relief. I started having treatment 3 weeks ago. I was really sore in the beginning mainly my upper chest muscles. I decided to try this treatment out as its supposed to speed up healing. Also because I didn't have the capsule removed apparently it can take longer for the now empty breast pocket to collapse and seal itself which raises the risk of seromas, so I decided to give nature a helping hand with some light therapy.

They don't really look that different than when I saw them on day one post op. I did have the clamped look at the beginning from the side which has improved. They are still spongy but I kinda like that as feel soft and natural. My scars are healing nicely a thin red line which they say takes about a year to turn white. I am really happy with my results and am appreciating them like never before and so glad that I am back to me. I have less shoulder pain than I did before which is a bonus. I am still wearing my compression bra 24/7 only 6 weeks left to go...then bra shopping time yay!! Thanks again ladies this journey would not have been the same without you. To all of you thinking of having an explant I can say hand on heart, I am sooooooo glad they are out!! [RS bleep]

It has been awhile ladies.. I had to wait 2 weeks to remove the dressings and tape so thought I would wait until it was all off. I have never been so grateful to just soak in the bath and have a proper wash, heaven! I must admit it was a little nerve wracking waiting to see what they would look like with all the dressing off but I am unbelievably happy. At first they were a little soft but are firming up now and I think the swelling has gone down compared to the previous photos. I was in a quite a bit of pain for the first week, taking painkillers regulary for the first week. The first few nights were rough as kept waking up and then making me feel tired the next day. I thought because I just had it done under local that I would be fine the next day but the reality was that I was feeling pretty awful. My levels of triedness have steadily improved and for the past 4 days have been feeling good. I am now 16 days post op not taking painkillers anymore I stopped after the first week as don't really like to take medication so have been taking natural supplements to help reduce inflammation which causes pain. I have been taking tumeric, Bromelian (also found in pineapple), and flax seed. I am still in some pain mainly if I lie on my side my boobs get very sore so I try and stay on my back as much as I can but naturally turn on my side in the night and wake up a bit sore but nothing compared to how it was. They are still tender and feel very protective over them if I am out that nobody bumps into them. My right breast is almost pain free but the left one is still sore. I am estimating at the 1 month mark that I should be relatively back to normal soreness wise. My biggest gripe is wearing the compression bra 24/7. Since I have taken off the dressings the scars are a little sore so I wear a little crop top with the compression bra on top. I have to wear it for 3 months!!! I have been told that because I didn't have the capsule removed that the risk of getting a seroma is slightly higher. Apparently when the implant is removed the capsule can fill with fluid as the body likes to fill empty spaces. The bra is worn to put pressure on the boobs so fluid dosen't form and that the actual capusle sticks together and becomes sealed. I read on here that most surgeons reccommend 4-6 weeks compression but I think my surgeon is just being overly cautious, however I am going to follow what he says as is a small price to pay! I am so happy with my results, its the first time in my life I have felt happy with my boobs and realistically thought this day would never come. Partly because of the results and partly because I realised that natural beauty is not perfect and if your striving for perfection you are never going to be happy. Its wonderful not to feel self conscious and to just be me. This was one of the best decisions I have made and ladies who are thinking of having it done definately WORTH IT! I feel sexier and happier in my own skin. I can't wait to go bra shopping but that will have to wait awhile. Thanks again for all your support and sharing all your stories, couldn't have done it with my boob buddies. [RS bleep]

Very happy with the results and still early days!! I really didn't imagine that they would look this good going down 2 cups sizes. Uncomfortable wearing a compression bra squeezing my boobs and pressing on scars. I have to wear it for 3 months. PS said better for skin retraction, swelling and to stop seroma forming. I have to wait for 2 weeks until I can take the dressings off, so am curious to see them fully. I was too scared to look at them in the mirror at first but by day 2 I took the plunge and was pleasantly suprised!! Happy boobies Happy me..yay! [RS bleep]