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45 Yo - Breast Reduction - Two Sets of Breast Implants - Now Can't Wait for Explant - Oakville, ON
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6 months post
6 Months Post Op
tr360June 1, 2015
WORTH IT$3,500
I can't believe I am already 6 months post op. I am so glad to have my implants out. I feel lighter and free. I can hug people lighter and closer without worrying they will know I have implants. When looking at my pics, I didn't realize how much bigger one boob is over the other!! You can't really tell in a bra. I don't mind though!!
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1 month post
8 Weeks
tr360January 27, 2015
Huge difference in two months. Especially the side profile. Not as pointy. I am so happy and absolutely love my new old boobies!! Back at the gym. Not embarrassed anymore. Life can't get any better!!!
Replies (3)
January 27, 2015
You are one of the truly Blessed ladies. They are sooo beautiful. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.
January 31, 2015
Thanks for documenting your journey. It's very helpful to people like me who are trying to figure out what to do. I suspect I will need a lift after my explant but I don't want the scars associated with it. Do you have any info on how they do the internal lift?
February 2, 2015
They use the existing pocket from the implant to do the lift. They either slide or roll the front muscle and then stitch it to the back part of the muscle. I had existing scars from a previous reduction. I know that the scar underneath the breast fold ends up being a little bit bigger than when they initially put them in. Hope that helps. There is not much on the internal life on the internet.
February 25, 2015
You look great! Thank you for your post. I am wanting explant as well. Dr khana was my original surgeon 9 years ago. My question is did she remove your implant through your original scars? How long was the surgery? We're you under general? How was your experience with the drains?
February 25, 2015
Hi!! I am 12 weeks post op now so I will update my pics.
Yes, she went through the original scars. They are slightly bigger as she does a lift too, but nothing larger than the crease. I remember looking at the clock and I think the surgery was about an hour and then I was in recover for about an hour and then I went home. Yes, she does it under a general. I asked if she would do it under a local and she said she does not like to do that incase she needs to do more or she tugs too much, because the person is not truly relaxed. I was hoping to not have drains, but I did! It was fine and only a slight pinch taking them out. Again, she said she never knows if she will put drains in until she is in there. I was actually surprised by the amount of swelling. I wasn't sure she took the implants out!!! My breasts have changed a lot in 12 weeks. I love them more and more each day. I have not regretted my decision once. Hope that helps...let me know if you need any more info.
March 20, 2015
Thank you so so much for sharing your story and answering my questions!
I cannot describe how reassuring it is to find you, a patient of the same PS who went through the same procedure I am after.
You look AMAZING. I hope I can look like you but I didn't have that much original breast tissues.
I Was a very flat 34a when I got my cohesive gel implants (300cc) over the muscle.
I have finally scheduled an appointment with Dr khana for May to review my ultrasound and discuss explant options! So excited!
Did she suggest the internal lift to you? I think I would want that as I've breast fed 2 kids and had the implant for 9 years! I'm wondering if she discussed fat transfer to the breast? I don't know if it's sometthing that is safe or if I will just regret it (like I do the implants!) the receptionist mentioned it during our phone call. Any thoughts? I want this to be my absolute last surgery!!
I'm also wondering if I should wait until I'm finished having kids (1 more to come we hope) before having the explant. I'm just so anxious to get them out!!!
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