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31 Yrs Old, No Children, Implants Removed After 9 Years - Pittsburgh, PA
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Hi! Well I am excited to report that after 9 yrs I...
BalloonsbegoneJune 12, 2016
WORTH IT$3,300
Hi! Well I am excited to report that after 9 yrs I am finally removing my silicone under the muscle implants. I first had implants put in during my last year of college, I chose saline implants through the underarm area that took me from about a 34 b to a 34 c bra size. I was very happy with them until around 5 yrs later when I lost around 15 lbs due to exercising and changes in my diet. It almost appeared that I didn't have implants at all and the ridges of the implants were showing through my skin giving almost a double chin effect:) so I ended up getting even larger implants taking me to a full 34 d bra size. This time I chose silicone as I was informed that it was less likely to produce the double chin effect. Also I was unable to talk the ps into going through under the arm as he insisted he needed to insert under the breast for the best placement. I was happy at first with my large implants but after a year or two the old ridge appeared again, no amount of massaging seemed to help. I also disliked the under breast scars. Now I am just over them and find myself trying to hide them under voluminous tshirts, etc and envying petite girls with skimpy shirts who look perfectly comfortable and cute. I just want to be natural again and I hope it isn't too late and my natural breast tissue hasn't been destroyed by these plastic balloons... My surgery is tomorrow, the plan is to remove the implants through my underarm and then perform a lift (around nipple only). I hope this will be enough. I am excited to be soft and natural and small again but I don't think I'll be able to deal with results that are significantly uneven or misshapen. I'm taking strength and courage from all the lovely ladies on this here who have gone before me. Wish me luck!!
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UPDATED FROM Balloonsbegone
Day of treatment
They're out! Feeling fine
BalloonsbegoneJune 13, 2016
Well it's all done, they're out and I feel fine. So far the only thing that hurts is my throat from the breathing tube. I'm all wrapped up and just resting up at home now. Dr. Clavijo felt at this time I didn't need the periareolar lift so just implant out. He removed them under the breast using my original implant scars so hopefully that all heals up nicely. I feel so much lighter! Posted a pic of my mummy torso above. Thanks to all you for posting such nice comments and for sharing your stories, I'll keep you all updated !
Replies (5)
June 14, 2016
glad you are doing well. My surgery is Thursday. I can't wait to have this behind me. Best wishes for happy healing.
June 21, 2016
I hope your surgery went well and you are well on your way to recovery at this point!
June 14, 2016
Congrats! Take good care of yourself and just rest and relax :-) looking forward to your pics, I'm sure your result will be great. Just remember all in time...
June 21, 2016
Thanks all for the comments! You really helped put my mind at ease. I'm grateful for this site and for all of you!
UPDATED FROM Balloonsbegone
2 days post
Day three - so far so good
BalloonsbegoneJune 15, 2016
Hi, nothing much has changed. I'm not in any pain, mostly my incisions are just itchy. My post op is next Thursday, that's when I'll actually get to see the girls. I snuck a little peek from the top but can't see much yet. Any minor discomfort I've had has been controlled with just ibuprofen and Tylenol so that's a plus. Waiting is the hardest part!
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June 21, 2016
Thanks for the reassurance ladies! It was tough to wait a week to see them but now it's all fine and while I have to adjust to not having that overfilled fake boob look I think overall they're just normal small boobs and I can live with with that. They really feel soft as baby bottoms though! Ha
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