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46 Yo. Breast Implant Removal Without Replacement. Portland, OR

UPDATED FROM mish2014
20 days post

2.5 Week Update

mish2014
WORTH IT$3,700
My energy levels are still low but that is not abnormal for me. Still keeping a positive outlook that I'm going to beat this.
The pain from the surgery and incisions went away about 5 days ago. I can sleep on my side now. It's great!
I had my 2.5 week post op and everything looks good. I'm happy with my incisions. I think my chest is a little smaller than from the first post op photos. Swelling must have gone down. I'm definitely smaller in a sports bra now than I was pre BA. I had a mini lift through my areola when I augmented but could never tell because the weight of the implants. I notice the mini lift now that they are out and think they will look fine once the fluff back into shape (at least I'm hoping!). I haven't sized myself for a regular bra yet. They are still changing so I'll wait. They are slightly indented in the morning but I 'lightly' rub coconut oil on them and they fluff out. My PS said that will happen for quite a few more mos.
I got the go ahead to use Vit E or mederma on my scars. I'm using Vit E. I heard it works great and don't want any more chemicals in my system.
My mood has been up and down. I'm so glad I finally removed the implants but it's hard to be up when I'm constantly exhausted.
**positive changes to note.
My feet and legs have not swelled since explant, I no longer have a weird dirty chemical scent coming from my armpits ( horrifying), and I've lost a few pounds and that's not just the 3lb weights I was carrying around on my chest. Total win.
I feel lighter and look thinner now. The implants made me look too heavy and I'm short waisted to most tops did not work for me with implants. Now I can wear just about anything except my old tops, funny.

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Richard C. Busby, MD (retired)

Richard C. Busby, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

March 18, 2016
It takes time. Be kind to yourself. I'm fighting thyroid disease so I feel a little of your pain. Exhaustion is exhausting! You are looking great!
March 26, 2016
Thank you for your encouragement.
March 18, 2016
They look amazing!! So happy for you! Mine are still in bandages so I don't want to look at them I know they are very bruised so I will wait for a little more healing to happen.
March 26, 2016
Thank you.
March 22, 2016
Do you have hard tissue around your scars like I do? It has been 2 weeks since my ex plant
March 26, 2016
How are you feeling since explant? Yes, my incisions have some thickness to them but I can feel it breaking down. I'm using Vit e oil still and prob will for quite a while.
March 26, 2016
Somewhere on this site I read not to use Vitamin E oil, but who knows. Some people use coconut oil. I am feeling better every week. For some reason I have a lot of sensitivity in the nipple of one breast. It is the one that I had him not remove the ceiling because I thought it was a ruptured implant but it turned out to be an intact saline implant. The left side I had him during the implant before removing, much easier
March 26, 2016
Check for Lyme as many people I know that have Lyme are also having thyroid problems now
March 26, 2016
Great to fit in your clothes better isn't it?
UPDATED FROM mish2014
9 days post

Day 8 - Emotional Breakdown

mish2014
Since I had such a painful day on day 7 that I decided to contact a ND sooner than I planned and set up a consult for a healing protocol. I got a next day appointment. After meeting the Dr. and being seated in the consult room the Dr. asked me what brought me to see her. I froze and stuttered. I could not pull any words out of my mouth. I started bawling. I had no idea this ball of emotion was going to come flowing out. I was so embarassed. The Dr.was awesome though and blamed it on the rooms "energy" to make me feel better. We laughed.
I realized after I left that I've been fighting this battle for such a long time. Its taken so much from me and here I am. I finally removed the horrible implants and I want to get well. I want to get well now! I know it's not as easy as that. I'm going to need to fight back and do all I can to regain my health. I also know it's not going to be a cake walk.
More emotion:
My biggest desire is to be able to run and work out again and make my weak body strong without getting sick or taking days to recouperate, that would be complete heaven, or is heaven to have more have good days than bad?
On the brighter side my pain was not as pronounced as day 6.

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March 6, 2016
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings... It's one of the hardest things you'll ever do, so why would you be smiling the whole time?... You're doing sooo well!... I'd be surprised if you didn't!... Just gotta keep remembering it's going to pass and you'll be all over it soon!... :) xxxxxx Hang in there lovely lady!...it's gonna be alright!... Xxxxxx
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March 6, 2016
Thinking of you as you continue to heal. Your story is very touching and I hope you continue to share your recovery process!
March 7, 2016
I'm sure you're emotions are all over the place considering what you have been through. You look fantastic and will start feeling fantastic soon!
March 9, 2016
I was in awful pain the evening of my surgery last night. I waited too long to get the Percoset prescription filled. I called 6 drugstores until I found a pharmacy that had them in stock. Due to the FDA comma they limit the amount of Percocet being sent to the pharmacies. Who would know? Apparently people stay on it constantly and then there is none left for people like us who are recovering from surgery! One more screwed up thing about this country now. Just wanted to let everybody know to get your medications a couple weeks ahead of time and not wait like I did and go through a lot of suffering and pain
UPDATED FROM mish2014
7 days post

Day 7 - Feeling a bit rough

mish2014
This is my first down day since explant. I woke up in the middle of the night overheated and my chest was sore. I ripped the binder off and opened the window and fell back asleep. Today my legs are weak and my hands, shoulders and neck are sore. Typical to what would happen prior to explant. My chest feels like it has been beaten. I know this is part of the process. Just want to document it for all of you who are researching.

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March 6, 2016
Feel better soon!!! Keep us posted! XX
March 6, 2016
Thank you
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March 6, 2016
Sorry to hear that, wishing you well ASAP!... Make sure you get checked if temperature persists?!... [RS bleep]
March 6, 2016
Thank you. I think it may have been my body pushing out anesthesia or something. Not sure but slept much better the next night. Did you get your surgery scheduled yet?
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March 6, 2016
aw I have my first consult tomoro morning... 12 hours to be exact!... :) aw sorry to see your next post tho bout emotional roller coaster taking a dip n dive for you... :(... It's all part of it aye darlin... Im sure I will feel like the sky's falling when it happens to me!... You're so brave and did the right thing seeing her again... Hang in there, it will pan out... You're an inspiration to me!... :) xxxxx
March 9, 2016
Muscle weakness and sweats or so common of the co-infection of lyme, babasia. Are you wearing a binder because they remove the whole capsule? I must say I am glad I left mine in and I have an excellent result now. Very happy with how I look and I am almost 60 years old
March 17, 2016
The binder is to help my tissue adhere where it should. Removal of the capsule was absolutely crucial for me due to how sick I have become.
March 22, 2016
How are you doing? I am OK after having a lo grade fever. Do you have hard Scar Tissue also like I do?
March 12, 2016
Sorry to hear of your plight, look forward to a bright and happy future, it's out there waiting for you. Sending positive thoughts from UK
March 17, 2016
Thank you!