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Who all had a local removal????
I'm trying to make up my mind about getting the local removal of saline is there anyone else who has had it done??? I wanted to read some more reviews from you guys before making a final decision. I'm definitely not screwing with the areola incision and hoping the boob deformity isn't a problem once they are out I want this to be my last breast surgery. Thanks everyone!!!
Consult #2 results!
Today was consult two. My doc was very friendly and realistic he started with telling me that removing them was my decision and wanted to know why I wanted them out. I basically told him they were toobig I never really liked them all that much and also said they had there usefulness filling out bras and shirts and stuff , loosing sensation in my nipples, then I said "but I'm kinda over them" ...I loved when that popped out my mouth! That felt 100% truthfully accurate!! :)
So he gave me the discussion on swapping them for smaller, which I'm thinking is pretty standard to discuss. Then we discussed the rest. He recommended incision in the fold, Explained skin elasticity, Said my fraken boob would probably go away after explant, said sensitivity coming back is a crap shoot since mine have been in so long but not impossible, and get this...He said I could get a local with no drains and be in and out!!!!! He looked at my skin and said I would have a GREAT result no need for a lift and skin would retract just fine. He also told me we would pop them in the office prior to removal so I could get a look in case I changed my mind and wanted new saline....that confused me a bit so I blurt out you can do saline implants as a local wouldn't that hurt like hell??? LOL. Then I regained my composure and remembered that didn't matter these puppies are coming out . :-D
So after that I saw the coordinator price was $1,500 out the door no taxes no extras or fees and I can drive myself to and from. So she checked dates and drumroll.....nothing until May...@#$*!?
LOL I will take it as a sign that I need time to prepare and nothing more. So I told her I would call back tomorrow to schedule after checking leave dates at work.
Pros:
This doc sounded much more neutral about removing them and disagreed with me having any skin issues.
He was also honest about the reimplant but optimistic
He said the franken boob may not require anything and why have additional cutting if not needed. ( plus I'm optimistic it may be remedied with massage)
Price is excellent
Cons
The coordinator wouldn't give me a set time for explant said since it was a local it could be anytime the day I schedule. Explained how far away I lived and she said to call....WTF? Since the doc has nothing to do with that I guess it's more or less not a huge con versus minor annoyance. If I'm paying money I want a set time just because it's a 30 minute slot for a local doesn't mean I don't require dedicated time....coordinator said a few things opposite of the doc so... whatever....
So weigh in has anyone else had a local explant.... Please provide feedback what should I expect??? What should I ask? Do I need a preop?
So he gave me the discussion on swapping them for smaller, which I'm thinking is pretty standard to discuss. Then we discussed the rest. He recommended incision in the fold, Explained skin elasticity, Said my fraken boob would probably go away after explant, said sensitivity coming back is a crap shoot since mine have been in so long but not impossible, and get this...He said I could get a local with no drains and be in and out!!!!! He looked at my skin and said I would have a GREAT result no need for a lift and skin would retract just fine. He also told me we would pop them in the office prior to removal so I could get a look in case I changed my mind and wanted new saline....that confused me a bit so I blurt out you can do saline implants as a local wouldn't that hurt like hell??? LOL. Then I regained my composure and remembered that didn't matter these puppies are coming out . :-D
So after that I saw the coordinator price was $1,500 out the door no taxes no extras or fees and I can drive myself to and from. So she checked dates and drumroll.....nothing until May...@#$*!?
LOL I will take it as a sign that I need time to prepare and nothing more. So I told her I would call back tomorrow to schedule after checking leave dates at work.
Pros:
This doc sounded much more neutral about removing them and disagreed with me having any skin issues.
He was also honest about the reimplant but optimistic
He said the franken boob may not require anything and why have additional cutting if not needed. ( plus I'm optimistic it may be remedied with massage)
Price is excellent
Cons
The coordinator wouldn't give me a set time for explant said since it was a local it could be anytime the day I schedule. Explained how far away I lived and she said to call....WTF? Since the doc has nothing to do with that I guess it's more or less not a huge con versus minor annoyance. If I'm paying money I want a set time just because it's a 30 minute slot for a local doesn't mean I don't require dedicated time....coordinator said a few things opposite of the doc so... whatever....
So weigh in has anyone else had a local explant.... Please provide feedback what should I expect??? What should I ask? Do I need a preop?
Consult number 2 is tomorrow yaaaaay!!
Tomorrow is consult number two!!! It seemed like forever getting to this appointment but its finally here!! I have been reading as each new brave explanter steps up to the plate and I'm nervously anticipative for my turn!!!! I have stayed reminded from my encounter with my neighbor what matters and My faith is bigger than my fear now. I found myself recently admiring smaller bras at the store and dreaming of size small shirts again.
So my questions for tomorrow are:
How will he remove them in the crease or the original nipple incision?
How will the adhesion on my nipples be addressed? ( I have that franken boob thing where if I make a muscle my nipple folds downward)( see pic)
Will sensation return?
Does he use drains?
Is my skin quality good to retract?
How soon can I get this done?
Those and anything else that pops up....Good thing is this appointment is in the morning so no waiting around wondering. I'm hoping all is a go I would love to get these out next month! Okay wish me luck!!! Prayer and positive vibes!!!
So my questions for tomorrow are:
How will he remove them in the crease or the original nipple incision?
How will the adhesion on my nipples be addressed? ( I have that franken boob thing where if I make a muscle my nipple folds downward)( see pic)
Will sensation return?
Does he use drains?
Is my skin quality good to retract?
How soon can I get this done?
Those and anything else that pops up....Good thing is this appointment is in the morning so no waiting around wondering. I'm hoping all is a go I would love to get these out next month! Okay wish me luck!!! Prayer and positive vibes!!!