POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
Very large 600cc implants must go !!! I'm 40 had implants for 18yrs
UPDATED FROM tigger5539
1 year post
22 months update
WORTH IT$3,150
My apologies for not being on here sooner. Since I've had my implants removed under local I've learned the importance of having your capsule scar tissue removed at the same time as you're implants.. I actually am learning the hard way because I'm needing to go back in to have another surgery done I'm scheduled for that surgery for August 9, 2017 which is next Wednesday. I'm going in and having this doctor remove my scar tissue capsules that were left behind with both my previous implants and also perform a lift . I recently found out how important it is to have your scar tissue removed at the same time as your implant . My first set of implants were textured Saline mentor I had them in from 1997 to 2009 I had them removed and had smooth cohesive silicone gel mentor replaced.
The textured implants or associated with this quote on quote rare lymphoma that occurs in textured implants call BIA ALCL
A lot of the plastic surgeons play it down but I have seen a few women who have been diagnosed with this horrible cancer. So I want to have my scar tissue removed and sent off to pathology. I'm praying that it all comes back negative and that I am fine. My heart and prayers go out to the women who have been diagnosed with this horrible unnecessary cancer. And my hopes that more plastic surgeons are going to take this particular cancer more serious and stop playing it down .
There are a few wonderful support groups on Facebook that are there for women who have that particular cancer and women who have breast implant illness.
I'm going to insert a recent photo that I took. And I will be updating the site with my results from my lift as well .
The textured implants or associated with this quote on quote rare lymphoma that occurs in textured implants call BIA ALCL
A lot of the plastic surgeons play it down but I have seen a few women who have been diagnosed with this horrible cancer. So I want to have my scar tissue removed and sent off to pathology. I'm praying that it all comes back negative and that I am fine. My heart and prayers go out to the women who have been diagnosed with this horrible unnecessary cancer. And my hopes that more plastic surgeons are going to take this particular cancer more serious and stop playing it down .
There are a few wonderful support groups on Facebook that are there for women who have that particular cancer and women who have breast implant illness.
I'm going to insert a recent photo that I took. And I will be updating the site with my results from my lift as well .
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UPDATED FROM tigger5539
1 month post
More 8 week pictures
I wanted to up load a few more pictures , I wasn't really happy with the ones I put up yesterday ! I really like the VS bra I have on, it's very comfortable ! I bought it in a few colors . I'm still hoping for fluff ! But they are firming up ! Over all I'm very pleased so far !
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O
November 30, 2015
Hi Tigger ,
You are looking better and better :) You won't need to have anything else done ever :)
I'm ok today, Day 5 post op...off with the hideous bandage yay ! I got fitted into sports bra at the doctors rooms, I have to wear one 24/7 for 6 weeks....my old sports bras are good too, done up on the tightest hook :) ....I took another photo, the nurse seems to think that it will all settle down eventually. I think it'll be ok...right side looks a little weird but it's still a bit swollen and very bruised ( had capsulectomy that side) I am confident that it will end up similar to the other one ! As the nurse said to me , "remember they are sisters, not twins " lol
12 weeks until I can go back to yoga ! 4 till I can walk my daily 4 ks ...I can do 1 ks in a week !!! I still can't lift, & have to 'be aware' ...back next Monday for another check up....but am at least driving myself now lol. No more supporting the taxi company ! I had the most wonderful shower and washed my hair when I got home today :) And I can sleep a bit lower now too , 45 degrees instead of 90 !
I think it'll be ok.. I am accepting of how things are and I am happy.
I will keep my smile, it's all I need to look ok lol
I am still 100% sure that I made the right decision, I do have more natural breast tissue than I remembered , just need 'em to even up, it's early days, patience not my strong suit. :)
I can't wait till I am 8 weeks post op Tigger !!!!! :)
You are looking better and better :) You won't need to have anything else done ever :)
I'm ok today, Day 5 post op...off with the hideous bandage yay ! I got fitted into sports bra at the doctors rooms, I have to wear one 24/7 for 6 weeks....my old sports bras are good too, done up on the tightest hook :) ....I took another photo, the nurse seems to think that it will all settle down eventually. I think it'll be ok...right side looks a little weird but it's still a bit swollen and very bruised ( had capsulectomy that side) I am confident that it will end up similar to the other one ! As the nurse said to me , "remember they are sisters, not twins " lol
12 weeks until I can go back to yoga ! 4 till I can walk my daily 4 ks ...I can do 1 ks in a week !!! I still can't lift, & have to 'be aware' ...back next Monday for another check up....but am at least driving myself now lol. No more supporting the taxi company ! I had the most wonderful shower and washed my hair when I got home today :) And I can sleep a bit lower now too , 45 degrees instead of 90 !
I think it'll be ok.. I am accepting of how things are and I am happy.
I will keep my smile, it's all I need to look ok lol
I am still 100% sure that I made the right decision, I do have more natural breast tissue than I remembered , just need 'em to even up, it's early days, patience not my strong suit. :)
I can't wait till I am 8 weeks post op Tigger !!!!! :)
T
November 30, 2015
Hi overandout8!
Oh I remember the beginning, I slept in a recliner for the first four weeks. It was so much easier than trying to pile up a bunch of pillows in bed . My doctor still wants me to take it easy at 8 weeks and has me wearing a supportive sports bra at night to sleep until at least 12 weeks out, that's when I see him again at 12 weeks. Every doctor is so different with how they go about the aftercare. My doctor let me shower the next day and just put the ace bandage wrap on after. I know how good it feels to be able to get in the shower and wash your hair and wash your body after surgery ! It's absolutely heavenly !
:-)
That is a really great statement that the nurse made , that our breast are sisters not twins, I really wish mine were more like twins , because my right one is having a little bit of a hard time catching up with my left one. But my left one is always been at least A half a cup size bigger on my left side ever since I was a teenager . My husband and I have been together for 23 years , and in his opinion he feels that I have more tissue now than when I did back in the day before i had implants . I am about 8 to 10 pounds heavier than I was when I was 22 years old . I weigh about 108 to about 110 now . I'm just wondering if the extra weight of the 8 to 10 pounds has anything to do with a little bit extra breast tissue that I have, or if I'm still maybe a little swollen. But my doctor says that I shouldn't have any more swelling or fluid at this point when, I went and seen him at six weeks post op , he said what my results are should be my breast size right now. I hope he is right because , I do like my size .. I'm just wanting a little bit more fluff and firming up he said what my results are should be my breast size right now. I hope he is right because I do like my size I'm just wanting a little bit more fluff and firming up ! I feel more sexier now then I have in a long time . My husband is really enjoying the natural me ! I was worried in the beginning he wouldn't find me attractive anymore . And he told me the truth of it is , is he hasn't liked the fake look for many years ! That he liked my last breast job but he likes the natural me way better he says it fits my body and makes me a lot more sexier . That he forgot how much he liked my natural breast . And that made me feel even more confident and sexy . Time goes by so fast I can't believe I'm already at eight weeks . I completely understand patience is not my strong suit either !
Big hugs my friend ! :-)
Oh I remember the beginning, I slept in a recliner for the first four weeks. It was so much easier than trying to pile up a bunch of pillows in bed . My doctor still wants me to take it easy at 8 weeks and has me wearing a supportive sports bra at night to sleep until at least 12 weeks out, that's when I see him again at 12 weeks. Every doctor is so different with how they go about the aftercare. My doctor let me shower the next day and just put the ace bandage wrap on after. I know how good it feels to be able to get in the shower and wash your hair and wash your body after surgery ! It's absolutely heavenly !
:-)
That is a really great statement that the nurse made , that our breast are sisters not twins, I really wish mine were more like twins , because my right one is having a little bit of a hard time catching up with my left one. But my left one is always been at least A half a cup size bigger on my left side ever since I was a teenager . My husband and I have been together for 23 years , and in his opinion he feels that I have more tissue now than when I did back in the day before i had implants . I am about 8 to 10 pounds heavier than I was when I was 22 years old . I weigh about 108 to about 110 now . I'm just wondering if the extra weight of the 8 to 10 pounds has anything to do with a little bit extra breast tissue that I have, or if I'm still maybe a little swollen. But my doctor says that I shouldn't have any more swelling or fluid at this point when, I went and seen him at six weeks post op , he said what my results are should be my breast size right now. I hope he is right because , I do like my size .. I'm just wanting a little bit more fluff and firming up he said what my results are should be my breast size right now. I hope he is right because I do like my size I'm just wanting a little bit more fluff and firming up ! I feel more sexier now then I have in a long time . My husband is really enjoying the natural me ! I was worried in the beginning he wouldn't find me attractive anymore . And he told me the truth of it is , is he hasn't liked the fake look for many years ! That he liked my last breast job but he likes the natural me way better he says it fits my body and makes me a lot more sexier . That he forgot how much he liked my natural breast . And that made me feel even more confident and sexy . Time goes by so fast I can't believe I'm already at eight weeks . I completely understand patience is not my strong suit either !
Big hugs my friend ! :-)
S
November 30, 2015
You look great! I'm so glad you're loving them!
T
A
November 30, 2015
Looking beautiful as ever my sweet friend! You're such an inspiration to everyone! Big love and hugs :) xoxo
T
November 30, 2015
Aww !! You are so sweet my beautiful friend ! Thank you he truly appreciate the compliment.
Big hugs and love back to you as well ! :-) xoxo
Big hugs and love back to you as well ! :-) xoxo
O
December 1, 2015
A recliner ! Must have been great, I propped with pillows...Bit better now :)
I took photos laying down today and they looked more even...does that count I wonder ! Still looks odd from front on view, I refuse to get down about it though. My positivity will keep me going and if they don't get any better than this, I will accept it....I won't like it but will accept !
I'd really like to know how long it takes for the swelling goes down, after a capsulectomy, ....it'll be day 7 tomorrow and right side is still swollen, there's not much improvement daily, just a little bit ,I can see when I compare my photos, but not much.
Yes it was a great statement, sisters :) made me smile...
I am a bit heavier now and do have more breast tissue than when I had a remove & replace in 2002 . Maybe even more than when I had the first implants a lifetime ago. I like the feel soft and natural...now just need 'em even !!!
Take care :)
I took photos laying down today and they looked more even...does that count I wonder ! Still looks odd from front on view, I refuse to get down about it though. My positivity will keep me going and if they don't get any better than this, I will accept it....I won't like it but will accept !
I'd really like to know how long it takes for the swelling goes down, after a capsulectomy, ....it'll be day 7 tomorrow and right side is still swollen, there's not much improvement daily, just a little bit ,I can see when I compare my photos, but not much.
Yes it was a great statement, sisters :) made me smile...
I am a bit heavier now and do have more breast tissue than when I had a remove & replace in 2002 . Maybe even more than when I had the first implants a lifetime ago. I like the feel soft and natural...now just need 'em even !!!
Take care :)
H
UPDATED FROM tigger5539
1 month post
8 week review
Hello ladies !
I just wanted to stop in and give an update. I notice between the six week and seven weeks my breast tissue started firming up and not being so Jell-O like. My right breast still has a little bit of a concaved indentation right underneath my nipple , my biggest suspicion for the reason why it does that, is it's the scar tissue that built up underneath, because that's where I originally went to have my implants inserted . I think my right breast looks a bit sad. But it's my breast and I love them very much. I know a lot changes happens from the time that you remove your breast implants and a year out. I can't expect my body to bounce right back to the way it used to look before I decided to stick huge implants in my body and stretch my skin out for the last 18 years. I feel very blessed with the outcome that I already have after just eight weeks. My left breast is coming along very nicely I'm very happy. I'm hoping my right breast will fluff a little bit because I noticed that there's about half of a cup size difference but it was always like that pre-implant . My left side was always bigger . I'm gonna wait maybe about six months postop and see how my fluffing is at that point because I'm considering doing fat transfer! I'm still doing a lot of research on it.
I just wanted to stop in and give an update. I notice between the six week and seven weeks my breast tissue started firming up and not being so Jell-O like. My right breast still has a little bit of a concaved indentation right underneath my nipple , my biggest suspicion for the reason why it does that, is it's the scar tissue that built up underneath, because that's where I originally went to have my implants inserted . I think my right breast looks a bit sad. But it's my breast and I love them very much. I know a lot changes happens from the time that you remove your breast implants and a year out. I can't expect my body to bounce right back to the way it used to look before I decided to stick huge implants in my body and stretch my skin out for the last 18 years. I feel very blessed with the outcome that I already have after just eight weeks. My left breast is coming along very nicely I'm very happy. I'm hoping my right breast will fluff a little bit because I noticed that there's about half of a cup size difference but it was always like that pre-implant . My left side was always bigger . I'm gonna wait maybe about six months postop and see how my fluffing is at that point because I'm considering doing fat transfer! I'm still doing a lot of research on it.
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R
November 29, 2015
you look great! You do not need a fat transfer. You have a great result and I would hate to see you go through all that time, money, and stress for a transfer. The results are not always good with that and I would hate to see that happen to you. I think you should stick to what you have. If you haven't read the"not worth it's" for fat transfer just so you know worst case scenario. Anyways, I'm so happy for you that you are happy, at peace, and optimistic. That's great to hear!
T
November 29, 2015
I truly want to thank you for your concern about me wanting to possibly do a fat transplant , you are very sweet . I've heard so many mixed reviews. The doctor that removed my breast implants told me that he likes to only transfer about 150 cc of fat and each breast at a time because there's a lot of fat that dies off if it doesn't have live tissue around it . And my doctors explaining that's why a lot of people have negative results because the doctors are harvesting too much fat when they transfer the fat has nothing to keep it alive because there's too much fat on top of fat with no live tissue around it . That's why my doctor only transfers just a little bit of fat that way , The fat will have the live breast tissue around it to help it stay alive and so you don't lose 60 to 80% of what is being transplanted . The reason why I want The fat transplant is to give my right breast a little bit more volume and have my breast even . But I'm still not sure if I'm gonna do it it's takes me a long time to make a decision. And after I made the wrong decision of having my breast implants I don't want to make a wrong decision on having a fat transplant. Thank you so much for taking your time out to read my journey and leave such a wonderful sweet comment !
Big hugs :-)
Big hugs :-)
H
November 29, 2015
I think you look fantastic! I can only hope to have a similar outcome!
T
November 29, 2015
Hi Honeybeefree !
I think you will have fantastic results as well even way better than me. I stretched my skin out so far with the 600 cc implants for so long.
Your explant is coming real soon are you getting excited ? It's the best decision I made having them removed. Thank you so much for your sweet complement.
Big hugs :-)
I think you will have fantastic results as well even way better than me. I stretched my skin out so far with the 600 cc implants for so long.
Your explant is coming real soon are you getting excited ? It's the best decision I made having them removed. Thank you so much for your sweet complement.
Big hugs :-)
H
November 29, 2015
Yes I'm excited and scared too! I'm mostly scared about the surgery itself. I'm doing mine under local and a lot of doctors think that's a terrible idea do that makes me feel conflicted. Many women have had it done this way and are fine so I don't understand why some say it's a bad idea and some don't. It's very confusing. I am kind of a baby when it comes to pain though. But I don't want to be put to sleep either. I have pain everyday from the deflated implant poking around so I definitely need them out. I'm glad your doing good! I don't think you need a fat transfer at all! You look great!
T
November 30, 2015
Hi honeybee free!
I had my breast implants removed under local and my implants were pretty large 600 cc and he remove them out of a 3 cm opening . I think thats the only painful part of the whole entire procedure really is the local numbing shots that they give you, the first couple shots feel like a bee stings an after the first initial shots you start getting numb and then you don't feel the shots anymore . I'm a big baby is well and in my opinion the shots are very tolerable! I think it's more painful to have shots done in your mouth when you go to the dentist then it is to actually have under local have your breast implants removed ! I highly recommend going under local instead of general anesthesia . I would do it 100 times over General !! You'll be fine I was extremely nervous as well and reached out to a few women that had it done under local and I would say every single one of them gave me a positive feedback on having their implants removed under local ! The whole procedure from the time that I walked into the operating room to the time I walked out was about 45 minutes to an hour the tops . I felt wonderful after I left I wasn't groggy or nauseous it was wonderful! You'll do fine I'm a big baby as well . I am here if you have anymore questions or concerns !
Big hugs :-)
I had my breast implants removed under local and my implants were pretty large 600 cc and he remove them out of a 3 cm opening . I think thats the only painful part of the whole entire procedure really is the local numbing shots that they give you, the first couple shots feel like a bee stings an after the first initial shots you start getting numb and then you don't feel the shots anymore . I'm a big baby is well and in my opinion the shots are very tolerable! I think it's more painful to have shots done in your mouth when you go to the dentist then it is to actually have under local have your breast implants removed ! I highly recommend going under local instead of general anesthesia . I would do it 100 times over General !! You'll be fine I was extremely nervous as well and reached out to a few women that had it done under local and I would say every single one of them gave me a positive feedback on having their implants removed under local ! The whole procedure from the time that I walked into the operating room to the time I walked out was about 45 minutes to an hour the tops . I felt wonderful after I left I wasn't groggy or nauseous it was wonderful! You'll do fine I'm a big baby as well . I am here if you have anymore questions or concerns !
Big hugs :-)
M
November 29, 2015
You look so lovely. Congratulations,
M
T
B
November 29, 2015
So happy for you! It has been 1 week for me and looks like I am following a simular path, which makes me happy!
V
November 29, 2015
Hi!! I love following your story and hope you are feeling healthy and happy. Hope this comment makes your night...
If you look at my boobs right now..next to yours...
You would think you had small perfect implants! Meaning that in the nicest way! No joke..you look the the perfect size I would pay for! I can't even fill an A cup. But yes..patience...time...and we got these things out of us. I can tell by your lean ness that you eat clean and healthy. You look mahhhhvelous real,y you do! I can't see any need for a fat transfer, but again it is your body. Do what brings you joy. Actually I just looked at my left boob...maybe he will fill an A cup down the line...the right one?...
If you look at my boobs right now..next to yours...
You would think you had small perfect implants! Meaning that in the nicest way! No joke..you look the the perfect size I would pay for! I can't even fill an A cup. But yes..patience...time...and we got these things out of us. I can tell by your lean ness that you eat clean and healthy. You look mahhhhvelous real,y you do! I can't see any need for a fat transfer, but again it is your body. Do what brings you joy. Actually I just looked at my left boob...maybe he will fill an A cup down the line...the right one?...
T
November 30, 2015
Oh you are super sweet, thank you so much for your compliment ! I wish I would've seen this last night but you know you made my Monday morning ! My breast have so much changing over these last eight weeks firming and a little bit of fluffing at this point , I am scared to do anything else with them , I am pretty happy with my natural results right now my doctor has me wearing a sports bra at night to keep them molding and supporting while I sleep . It's driving me nuts were in the sports bra at night but he feels that it's going to give me my best results on my skin firming back up and my breast taking its natural shape. So I'm not can argue with a professional I'm just going to do what he recommends.
Big hugs to you :-)
Big hugs to you :-)
V
November 30, 2015
And I was being completely sincere! You look perfect. I wear sports bra all the time, since I am single and my dog doesn't give a [RS bleep]! If I were you, I would leave perfection alone! We need to love our bodies. Believe me,, it is challenging. I may appear petite to others, but I feel flabby, see the bootie sagging as I age, chicken arms etc. I really try and workout daily, eat clean etc. but hey..we all age! Thanks for giving me hope that my boobs may fluff, grow, firm up anything would be sensational!!
Hugs!
Hugs!
T
November 30, 2015
I hear you! I think were the toughest critic on ourselves. You are right I really probably should just be happy with what I have and let nature just continue healing my body. I try very hard exercise and I do eat very clean. Thank you so much for the words of encouragement ! Sometimes you need to hear it over again to appreciate what nature gave us . Happy healing to both of us .. big hugs my friend :-)
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