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Complete Capsulectomy and Implant Removal Without Replacing Implants or a Lift - Portland, OR

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In 2008 I had a moment of accute low self-esteem....

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firehorseoflove2002
WORTH IT$5,200

In 2008 I had a moment of accute low self-esteem. I was a 38DD and had implants put in over the muscle 700CC. As my son would say I looked abnormally huge and my husband would say I had monster boobies.. Not what I was looking for at all, as a matter of fact not really sure what I was looking for? :( Well, yes I do fuller breast on top to match everything on the bottom. I have spent the majority of my life having people ask me if I had fake boobs then after getting them I took greater offense to the question. Still not sure why. In 2010 I noticed my left breast feeling firm and asked my husband if he thought it felt different? He couldn't tell, so I just put it aside and thought it was because my breast were starting to regain feeling. I have always had lumpy breast that would swell and ache with my cycles and that went away after the surgery. Well, over the past two years both breast have become painfull and very firm. My left breast has been rated a #4 capsular contracture and my right #3. At this time I am scared of what Dr. Popowich will find when he gets in there, my breasts feel very hard and lumpy with areas that the implant can be bounced under the skin. When I have a bra on the left implant is about an inch from my colar bone. Did I mention it is very painfull? I am excited to be out of pain, I also have fibromyalgia and I truley beleive it has made the contracture worse although Dr. doesn't agree with me. I am not having a lift any time soon I will just package them in really pretty push-up bras, that I haven't been able to wear since 2008 because the girls have been to big. How in the world does Dolly or Pamala find cute/sexy bras? So, the biggest thing I have learned through this is that we really need to love ourselves and not compare with other women. I breast fed my son for one year, no bottles and he didn't even have food until he was six months old. He has never had an ear infection, strep throat, or anything worse than the common cold. I gave to him and really in the end I looked great never had a complaint from anyone (man). I think that our sosciety has really done women an injustus in thinking that one look or way is attractive. I will take some pictures tomorrow and then after the explant, at regular intervals throughout my recovery and hopefully all will be great.

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Yale S. Popowich, MD (license restricted)

Yale S. Popowich, MD (license restricted)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 20, 2012

I'm truly sorry for the pain you've been experiencing. I hope this explant brings you tons of relief. Imagine how light and free you'll feel after this! Looking forward to following your journey. Two more weeks!

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March 1, 2015
You look great!!! Did you have drains and all capsule out or just partial capsule out? I'm due for mine very soon. Going for consult tomorrow.
UPDATED FROM firehorseoflove2002
13 days pre

Well, another day closer and a bit more anxiety of...

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Well, another day closer and a bit more anxiety of the final result. My husband and I were at dinner last night and he asked how I felt about the surgery,I told him anxious but ok. He hasn't really shared any thoughts with me about how he feels mostly I think he feels like he might say something wrong or hurt my feelings. At this point I guess I am pretty numb on the subject and just want them out. I feel like I made a very bad choice and have no one to blame but me. I suppose that's how life goes and I am really grasping the concept of being healthy from the inside and thankful for what God gives us on the outside. I mean, really to not compare oneself to anyone else. We are all different for a reason and special in every regard. Thank you all for being there in the process of finding myself again.I hope my journey helps you in yours. Have a wonderful weekend :)

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UPDATED FROM firehorseoflove2002
13 days pre

Hello, Does anyone have recomendations for creams...

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Hello, Does anyone have recomendations for creams or magic jells ;) to apply to breasts after explant? something to help rebuild the breast tissue and firmness ect? Thank you

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July 28, 2016
I heard castor oil helps