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40 Years Old, Explanted 17 year old saline unders Yesterday and Thrilled! - Port Jefferson, NY

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I am writing this review to pay it forward. This...

jdoh
WORTH IT$3,500
I am writing this review to pay it forward. This site was an invaluable tool in helping me make this decision more comfortably. Being able to see real before and after pics helped give me a realistic idea of what my outcome could be. Overall, I had no real problems with my implants. They just never felt right. The plastic surgeon went larger than ee had discussed and i always felt they were just too big. They also didn't feel like breasts. After 2 pregnancies, breastfeeding and gaining some weight they got even larger. They always felt in the way of daily life and exercise. For years I contemplated removing them and decided at 40 it was time. I am so happy to be me again.

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Gregory Diehl, MD, FACS (retired)

Gregory Diehl, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (9)

January 24, 2015
Hi nice breast congratulation! what size was before BA? Was the capsule removed?
January 24, 2015
34 A pre BA...did not remove capsule.
January 24, 2015
Congratulations what a great result.
January 24, 2015
Thank you
January 24, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS! How are you doing? I am still thrilled everyday!
January 24, 2015
Thank you. I am happy with result. I am sore but not too bad. Looking forward to beginning this new chapter of being me!
January 24, 2015
You look great... It took me a good week to really feel good.
January 30, 2015
Congratulations! I really appreciate you sharing your experience! Your story is similar to mine. Your outcome appears very good, especially so soon after surgery. How long were your implants in? Would you say you are back to being a size 34A or did time add a little more breast tissue? I ask because I was 27 yrs old pre-BA. I'm 54 now and hoping that after 2 kids and trying to breastfeed, perhaps my natural breasts did some "late blooming" in my 30's that I am unaware of. My weight has fluctuated up and down. Right now it's UP and one of the questions I will have for my surgeon is "should I lose the weight before or after explant surgery?"
January 30, 2015
I got my implants 17 years ago. I think I am still an A cup but fuller. I don't think the weight matters much. Your natural breasts will be larger if you are heavier. I think you should do whenever you are ready. Best of luck to you!
UPDATED FROM jdoh
2 days post

Day 3 post explant and feeling happy!

jdoh
Loving my outcome so far...nervous about going back into the real world because there is an obvious difference. I just keep reminding myself that worrying about what other people think is part of what got me into this mess to begin with. Will continue to post progress....

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January 24, 2015
Yes you are absolutely right it only matters what you think!!;-) and how you feel...;-)
January 24, 2015
:)
January 26, 2015
I'm going to have mine taken out too. Thank you.
January 28, 2015
Best of luck...I think it was worth it!
UPDATED FROM jdoh
2 days post

day 3

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January 24, 2015
You look great !!! I just had mine removed on the 13th so happy to have them gone but hoping for lots of skin tightening or I will get a lift ( maybe ) : )
January 24, 2015
Thank you. I saw your pics, you look great..give your body a chance...sometimes time is all it needs..best of luck!
January 24, 2015
Happy for you. I'm thinking about it too. May I ask the name of the dr that did the first ones. Not to discourage you by any means but as far as the symmetry, placement and no scars or contracture, the dr seems to have done an excellent job. Except of course for the most important part, that you didn't want them that big. I feel the same way with me. I used the word "conservative." I wanted a little more but my 350 ccs in a size 34a-b chest just makes me feel too self conscious. I can't carry that off. I told the dr I am very conservative and prefer to be more subtle. So I fully understand wanting to go back to what you had before.
January 24, 2015
I forgot to add, the reason why is because I will probably get an implant again. It will be saline again. And maybe under the muscle. Yours seem to have been under the muscle because you retained a good shape. Were they completely under the muscle? You can tell when you weight lift if only that top of the implant is under the muscle vs the WHOLE implant covered by the muscle because it forces the implant and contorts it during exertion.
January 24, 2015
The doc that did the was Dr. Barek in Great Neck, NY...he did a great job..the scars were good too, just too big and not right for me. They were under muscle completely I believe but did contort when i worked out. Good luck whatever you decide.
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January 25, 2015

Beautiful, natural breasts! Thank you immensely for paying it forward and sharing your experience. What has been the most difficult part of this recovery for you?

January 28, 2015
Recovery has not been difficult at all. Sore for the first couple of days. I was unable to rest much due to having 2 young children and am still doing well. I think the hardest part is yet to come..facing the world and all the questions that come with it. But that is all part of the journey of self acceptance!