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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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I have stalked this website for a long time now...

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I have stalked this website for a long time now and decided to finally post. You ladies are amazing and I have found relief and peace with my decision to explant through your stories. So thank you. My entire story of my breasts has been a HUGE secret. Only a few people know, not even my parents. When I was 20 I had a breast reduction. I wasn't even that big...maybe a large C or small D, just at the time stick thin so they stood out. But I was embarrassed by them as there was this one particular boy (man) who every time he saw me would make a big production about my boobs. I remember being mortified. I wish I had of had more self esteem then. I took myself to the hospital had the procedure done (with literally no research) and drove myself home the next day. No one knew. Fast forward to when I was 39 and two kids later. I decided I wanted breast implants to fill out my upper pole. First set I had put in were anatomicals, which I immediately knew I did not like. They did not give me the upper fullness. So three months later I went back in to have silicone round textures put in. The left breast has only 280cc and the right has 400cc due to the major asymmetry that I was left with because of the reduction. I never showed my implants off and always struggled to find clothes and bathing suits to hide them. I was embarrassed by them. They are so fake and I never wanted to be known as the gal with the fake boobs, which so often happens when you get them. Its never "oh there is Sally she's so smart"...as soon as people find out you have implants its the first thing out of their mouth or how they reference you..."oh there is Sally the one with the implants". I am lucky in the sense that I have never had any problems with them. I do have the odd pain or more so "stitch" on my right scar. I could lay on my stomach without too much trouble. I actually find laying on my side worse. I just want them out so I can be free, healthy and who I actually am. So here I am today..45 years old...now divorced and a much happier and stronger person. I have an amazing and supportive bf. I have my preop tomorrow afternoon. I am planning on taking two weeks off work. I was thinking of trying to go away to Cuba the second week to relax and get some fresh air. Has anyone done that? I am going to talk to my surgeon about flying, salt water etc.

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Julie Khanna, MD, FRCSC

Julie Khanna, MD, FRCSC

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 18, 2014
Great decision to have the explant. I don't know that I would want to be that far away from my surgeon so soon after the surgery. About flying-I used to travel for my job and once when I had a terrible cold, I thought I was going to die due to the pressure on my nose and chest during the flight. Why take chances? You are smart to clear it with your surgeon. Years ago, we were told salt water cures everything. The physician is your best source for info since we all react differently to everything and he knows your physiology best. God Bless..
November 19, 2014
Thank you for your kind words.
November 18, 2014
Hi there and congratulations!!! I loved reading your story as it is quite the same as mine. I haven't read anybody else's story much like ours. I too had a breast reduction HOWEVER mine were BIG lol. I'm 5'1" and weighed 120, I'm pretty muscular as in very well developed quads and hamstrings so don't look 120. I had 34DDD/E Breasts at the age of 21 after having my only child. They NEVER went away as we all know large breasts that are natural that are that big sag. They didn't for my body, I couldn't wear proper clothes that fit my frame, they make you look fat, under boob sweat, can't exercise properly, the list goes on. So I eventually had a breast reductions. Somewhere in my late 20's don't remember exactly when. I was EXSTATIC!!!! I mean purely ECSTATIC, I cried after surgery I was soooo happy. Fast forward a few years I lost a few more pounds and everyone said they were too small blah, blah, blah. But secretly I LOVED them. So after seeing a friend who had a tummy tuck and breast implants. I figured I could do that, I only wanted the tummy tuck for stretched out skin but against better judgement decided on implants because it was a really good deal, I know STUPID!!!! I got high profile mentor saline implants 300cc of which I only wanted 200 but was told it wouldn't be enough I again decided against better judgment to go with the 300CC, I requested a full B small C and woke up a D. Don't get me wrong they are super nice and very well done and I enjoyed them for a few years but like a lot of women here the novelty wore of and all the problems of having big breasts I had before set back in. I can't even comfortably for into a bikini anymore. It's embarrassing!!!! They're too big for my frame. I can't wear my sun dresses, cute shirts, button up dresses and shirts. I retired them in my closet and sadly look at them thinking I wish. This year it became overwhelming to get them out. I inquired about costs in April but never went, then the strong urge to get them out reemerged this Sept. I called in Oct and now I have an appointment set for Jan 14 and I can NOT WAIT!!!!!! My beasts look a lot like yours post breast reduction however I had no assymetry. You can't see your assymetry when ur breasts were smaller at all. They were beautiful and waiting to be beautiful again:-). Also as far as salt water like advised I would ask your PS however many don't encourage it because of the other micro organisms that exist in the salt water other than the salt water. Anyway good luck and I'm super happy for you.
November 19, 2014
I enjoyed reading you personal story. Can you believe that we are go against our better judgement?....I always tell my teenage girls to be happy with who they are..and I want to be a good role model for them. You know, I didn't realize something about myself until you pointed it out...my asymmetry was not so bad before the implants. I remember one fitting better in a bra than the other, but they weren't that bad...thanks for pointing that out. I went to Victoria's Secret today, they have a Wireless Tee bra there that I can not wait to try on after. It looked so comfy. I definitely looked much more fit and thinner prior to my BA, I know how you feel!! I will keep you posted.
November 19, 2014
I can totally relate, we really tend to look more slender and for without these big ole boobs. Oh wow, I haven't heard of their tee shirt bra I'll definitely be on the lookout for that!!! And yes your asymmetry was hardly noticeable. I only looked once more cause you stated it, other than that is would've never noticed. We are out worst critics. We both went against our better judgement but we are now on track to our better selves. I'm definitely going to follow your story. I also posted pics if you want to take a peek.
November 19, 2014
I had a look at you pics. Thanks for posting. You will be much happier with them out. Especially if you are doing intense workouts. I was told initially by my doctor no push ups ever, because they are under the muscle and can end up pushing the implant down. I still work out often and love weights, but I have always had that in the back of my head. Before implants I was ripped!! (Wish I had of recognized that because at the time I didn't think it until I saw a picture of myself the other day). So I am looking forward to going back to push ups, chest presses, and pull ups. You are definitely too small framed for the size of your tahtahs Although they do look good in regards to your results with the reduction. Do you have any pictures pre BA?
November 19, 2014
You're quite welcome, I would like to be of help to as many women as possible. I honestly hate the way my chest feels when I do chest movements that you mentioned. It feels like the balloons are going to pop out and you can clearly see how they sit up with my muscle and my actual breast tissue is below. It's super weird. I actually look quite smaller in person. I took that pic when I was REALLY bloated but I wanted to get the pics up so I went ahead and posted them. They are absolutely too big for my frame and thanks for noticing that. I can't wait to be able to fit my dresses and shirts again, thank goodness I held onto them. I guess deep down I knew they had to go even though it wasn't a reality at the time. I have pics but they are hard copies after my reduction. I'll dig them out and post them and I'll get my pre BA photo from my PS when I go to my pre-op visit to get rid if these things.
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November 18, 2014

What a saga your breasts (and you) have been through! It sounds like you're at the place you need to be to get this done and feel at peace with being just you. I'm looking forward to following along on your journey.

November 19, 2014
Thank you!
January 27, 2015
Hi Angie, Could you tell me if there is a way to switch the "Not Sure" to "Worth It"? I have looked all over my profile and can't find how to do it?
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January 26, 2015
I know how you feel about having to sets of implants and then being over the whole thing. I am so happy I explanted. Good thing you did it while you still pretty young. I explanted at 50. Good for you!!!
January 27, 2015
Thanks!! Yes, I wish I knew then what I know now!!! 50 is the new 30!!
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12 days pre

I forgot a few details

tr360
I am 45
5'6"
155lbs..fairly athletic build, but currently about 10 lbs heavier than I would like to be.
My implants are under the muscle.
My surgeon is going to do an internal lift. So I will find out the details on how that is done.
I have my preop this afternoon so I will know more details.
I plan to ask to keep my implants...I might throw them at the wall just to see what happens!!

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November 18, 2014
Best of luck to you, I`m two weeks postop on Thursday, and I´m feeling great about my result so far. About travelling, I would not have been up to it, I´ve been quite tired and sore. Careful when throwing your implants at the wall, they might bounce right back at you...! All the best, please keep us updated :)
November 19, 2014
So I read your post in the doctor's office and literally laughed out loud at them bouncing back at me!!! Were you more sore with the removal then the initial BA? I have been reading that the explant is an easier recovery.
November 19, 2014
Hahaha...glad I made you laugh! Well, my implants were over the muscule, so I would say same same. I have done a lift in addition though, so I have some pain (discomfort) and stings and pulling in the internal stiching. So happy for you that you were ok to go to Cuba for your recovery. Please take me with you? LOL! So all you have to do now is count the days to your surgery, you will love having those things out of your body. I´ve posted some more pictures today, and I love my new small boobies. Can´t wait to go back to Bikram Yoga again...
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November 18, 2014
Good luck!
November 19, 2014
Thank you!
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12 days pre

Pre Op Info

tr360
I met with my Doctor today. She is the best! Highly recommend Dr. Khanna.
So it will be okay for me to recover the second week on a sunny beach! She said no problem and sounds perfect. Salt water is fine but no pools. Really all my bf and I want to do is relax, read, sleep, walk on the beach and breath the amazing air. So I was very happy about that. I am going to try to find a sport style bathing suit top.
She said she decides on the drains at the time of the procedure.
The funniest thing about the appointment was that I had asked her a question that she had NEVER been asked before....."could I keep my implants"? I was shocked that she had never been asked that before!! She said sure why not! I just have to remind her the day of surgery.
So now I just have to wait...12 more days!!

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February 4, 2016
Hi very interesting conversation. I m wondering why you chose dr khanna as apposed to some of the dr s in Toronto