50 Y/o, Implants 12 Years Ago, Explant Was Successful - Yay Dr. Park!! - Oceanside, CA

I got my implants about 12 years ago. I liked them for a few years and then just got tired of them. They just seemed so BIG and I found myself always trying to cover them up. I was never the type to show them off and frankly felt they looked tacky and unprofessional (I'm a school teacher). I even had smaller implants put in about four years ago but they weren't much smaller and I immediately realized I really just wanted them gone. This year I finally knew I had to get them removed, I couldn't stand them any longer! I ended up here on Real Self and learned about Dr. Park right here in my home town. I scheduled consultations with him and the original surgeon. I knew right away he was the right surgeon and his price was much less than the other surgeon, which I chalk up to real estate. Low overhead Oceanside vs. high-rent La Jolla! I was worried I might need to have general anesthesia but both surgeons determined an in-office procedure would be alright, thank goodness! I was willing to accept any sort of outcome aesthetically. I honestly expected droopy sad pancakes but am super pleased to see I have a good amount of breast tissue, and while super soft my breasts really don't look too bad.
The procedure took less than 45 minutes. I think I talked the entire time. Chatty Cathy! I had very little discomfort post surgery. I took the pain meds a few times just to be proactive, and after about 3 days it was obvious I didn't need any pain meds. I enjoyed not being able to go to the gym for 4 weeks while I healed, lol! I like how I feel after working out but don't like the working out part.
It has been just over a month since my surgery and I'm so grateful it went so well. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. I feel terrific and I no longer spend a second of my time "hating" my implants and feeling sad about how ridiculous I look. I feel natural and much more at ease throughout my day. I'm completely 100% confident in Dr. Park and his lovely staff. I'm also so grateful to all of you who share here. Best of luck to you in your quests to look and feel your best!