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600cc implants removed!!- Newport Beach, CA

UPDATED FROM livinandlearnin
6 months post

6 mo. update implant removal!

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livinandlearnin
WORTH IT$2,600
Hi guys! Hope you're all doing well. I am back to my natural weight and I've gotten back into shape. My breasts have lost even more volume due to my 10 lb weightloss! The only lingering effects I have is slight numbness under my breasts which is not a big deal at all. I can do all upper body exercises now with no strange sharp nerve pain like I was having before. So all in all, everything is great. My implants were too big for me and I am in the process of saving up for another ba, this time going with silicone under the muscle and around 300cc. Or maybe a little smaller (will have to try on sizers!) I have the same insecurities I had before my ba and can't wait to have my breasts filled out again. This will be my last update, however, I will be creating a new review once I have my ba. I wish you all well on your journeys and happy healing :)!

livinandlearnin's provider

Lavinia K. Chong, MD

Lavinia K. Chong, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 21, 2015
why will you reimplant with such a nice result? You don't look like your "ols self", or this is exactly your problem?
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May 21, 2015
They just don't look perky like they did before I had kids.
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May 30, 2015
Wow, this is her review and her body. I hope you are not pushing your agenda on her. Her implants were too big and she now wants to go smaller -- good for her.
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May 30, 2015
Hi bailey_lou! Exactly. Thank you!
May 27, 2015
Oh wow! I've been on the fence about getting another BA too, for perkiness, but I went against it. I haven't had any kids yet and I don't think I'd be able to go through the recover process again. I got my nipples pierced instead. It helps with the appearance, at least that's what I tell myself. I wish you the best and support you with what ever decision you make. After all, it's your body and you're free to do as you please. :) Good luck! Q
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May 27, 2015
I thought about getting my nipples pierced instead, too! I've always wanted them pierced but was afraid of infection after I had gotten implants. I think I'm greatly influenced by the fact that my husband is a boob man, he really loved the implants. And I loved how my breasts were filled out with the implants. It's something I feel I should do again. I am much wiser now that I know not to go too big. I'm going to be starting another review this weekend, I already have a consult appointment. I appreciate your support and the fact that we can relate! :D Thank you!
May 28, 2015
Any time! Looking forward to the updates! :)
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July 24, 2015
Thank you for this post! Your results are wonderful! I am so motivated to get my implants out!!!!
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July 27, 2015
I'm glad my review was helpful! Good luck to you!
July 24, 2015
Exactly the way u feel about mine. Did u have to pay to get them taken out? I used to be more active too before mine. U get so much back and neck pain too. I was told I was going to be a D not closed to a double D I was very clear on what I wanted I requested a 400cc no bigger then that I got a 425cc thought which made me very angry. I'm still thinking what I really want to do I payed to get what someone else wanted. It's so frustrating :(
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July 27, 2015
I did have to pay. I did local anesthesia, though, so it was a little cheaper.
March 12, 2016
Hey lady, thanks for sharing. I am getting ready to explant, calling dr Chong monday. Just fyi - if I were you I would hold out and not redo implants. You look fabulous just as you are!!!! It's a lot of surgery under the muscle. So glad you shared your story, it gives me hope :)
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March 27, 2017
I agree! Remember, your body will be fighting off the foreign objects and it will cause you to be in a constant state of healing. Kind of like when you're sick. You will loose energy and could often feel a low grade sickness or more. I had my 600cc implants removed 2 yrs. ago. I forgot how big they were! I'm so happy to have them out, so much energy now and they keep looking better. They aren't as perky but even now they are still changing and perking up. I'm so happy to be free.
UPDATED FROM livinandlearnin
15 days post

2 weeks and 1 day.

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livinandlearnin
Hi all. I'm doing well and healing just fine. My right breast is a little more full than the left. It isn't that noticable in person but seems more noticable in pictures. I guess its always been that way. I just did not notice before. I bought a bra at target. Its cute. I'm waiting until I'm back down to my normal weight to splurge on some fancy bras. Overall I am extremely happy. I start exercising Monday. I was going to start yesterday after Dr. Chong said I could begin exercising however, after my appointment I got an aura migraine which I still have today. I get them once or twice a month but they have never lasted more than a day so this is a first. :/. Here are a few pictures. I'm happy and healthy ...also, I am too excited about them being squishy and jiggly. I'm very blessed. I'll update at the 6 week mark. I hope you all are well and I hope you all have a great Christmas. Happy healing.

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December 6, 2014
You are looking great. I'm glad you are healing so well and quickly.
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December 6, 2014
Thank you! Me too!
December 6, 2014
You look beautiful very happy for you xoxo
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December 6, 2014
Thanks lady! I think you look fantastic! Xx
December 6, 2014
Wow congratulations. You have a great result. I cannot even tell you have had implants! I am happy for you that you can live your life free of the toxic bags. Best wishes, Gram1
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December 6, 2014
Hi, Gram! Thank you very much!
December 6, 2014
They are beautiful. Have a great Christmas and thanks for sharing. God Bless.
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December 6, 2014
Thank you, twatson. Xx
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December 6, 2014
Meant to say I'll update at the 6 week mark if anything changes. Again, have a Merry Christmas and happy new year!
UPDATED FROM livinandlearnin
7 days post

One week down!

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livinandlearnin
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today marks one week post op and I'm feeling pretty good! I no longer have to wear the ace wrap. I had planned on wearing it for two weeks straight but, to be quite honest... I'm over it. Lol. My left breast was completely numb underneath my nipple and below after breast augmentation surgery and the right was slightly numb underneath my nipple and below. I can say I now have a little more sensation underneath my right breast but, my left breast remains pretty numb. I'll let you guys know if that changes. I feel like I have a little more sensation in both of my nipples now. My right is 99.1% and left went from 30% before explant to about 58.9% after. Overall I'm happy and so excited to be back to normal. Oh and plus... shaving my underarms is so much easier now! Heres a pic of how I look now at one week post op! They dont look like they did before but, I don't mind. I'm just happy the implants are out. I feel normal, whole, and like i lost 15 pounds. I've been asked if I've lost weight, too :). I see a huge improvement thus far. Y'all have a wonderful day and I'll update at 2 weeks post op.!

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November 30, 2014
Wow, you look fantastic already, and it's only been 1 week! Thank you so much for spending the enormous amount of time to share and educate the rest of us out here in what to expect when we have our implants removed. I have mine removed on 12/4, 4 more days! I'm pretty nervous because I had so much pain when they were replaced to saline about 4 years ago. I've been on methadone and morphine for other physical issues for about 15 years now so it takes a lot to keep surgical pain under control. My previous ps kept me overnight on iv meds but he has now retired and this current ps who bought the practice handles things differently. I'm relieved that the surgery will still be under general anesthesia though. I can't imagine how the rest of you brave souls out there managed with local anesthesia!
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December 2, 2014
Hello contended. Thank you! Not much longer for you at all. Oh bless you! You'll do just fine. You shouldn't have much pain. Happy healing to you!
December 2, 2014
You look great! I hope mine look as good as yours when they're out!! Worried mine will sag and I'll look flat. Had a good amount of breast tissue before and good cleavage. Hoping they will fluff up over time. Anyway, glad to hear you are doing good!
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December 6, 2014
Thank you, I really appreciate it! You sound like you'll do just fine. I had volume loss before and they look almost the same as before. Yours will bounce right back!
December 10, 2014
Hi. Did you have a lift after the explantation.?