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Getting them out after 8 years! 30 yrs old

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Explant

immersonnig
$500
November 3rd I finally got my explant. My surgery was in office, under local anesthesia, which saved me a lot of money. The surgeon didn't give me anything to relax, at all. I was very nervous, but every fearful thought was followed by "this has to happen".

The doctor injected me with a local and left for five minutes. He came back with the nurse and cut along my old incision. He then pulled out my implants. It felt very uncomfortable, but not painful. It felt like he was pulling two basketballs out of my chest! Again, I could only feel the weirdness of it, but no pain. He then stitched me up. It was over in under 30 minutes. I was given a script for pain medication, but I only used it for the first 48 hours.

Compared to implants, the recovery was nothing. I remember feeling like I had a truck parked on my chest when I got implants. This felt like instant relief of the weight and pressure of my implants. I was sore the first day and had to wake up periodically for more pain killers at night, but I was fine after that.

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November 10, 2015
Thank you so much for sharing your story and posting pre and post photos. This was very helpful. I too am interested in removingy implants after 10 yrs.
November 10, 2015
I never thought it was possible, because of the horror stories and the terrible images out there. But, this site helped me so much and even my plastic surgeon said that I would be right back to normal. I haven't even gotten my stitches out and I look pretty normal already. It's totally worth it.....and way cheaper in office under local.
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November 10, 2015
?? Hi, just wanted to ask, are you happy now not having boobs? Don't you regret removing them? I'm thinking to do BA and I'm 24) I feel myself like a boy with nipples )
November 10, 2015
After removal, my breasts have the same shape and size as before. I still need to heal, but I recognize myself for the first time in 8 years. I was obsessed with my small breasts and how they were lower and more triangular than other people's round perky boobs. But, I am one week post-op and I love myself every time I look in the mirror! I can't believe how much I love something that I hated so much before. No one could've talked me out of it, but on the other side of it, it made me appreciate myself so much. The biggest loss for all of those 8 years was that I couldn't feel it when my husband touched my breasts. They were numb or sensitive or just uncomfortable. They are just for show. They will never feel like a part of your body. Whether you care about that or not is up to you. A lot of people love them. I didn't.
November 11, 2015
Why don't you need drains? Why do some doctors suggest them and some don't ? Please answer:)
November 11, 2015
I'm not sure. I had absolutely no capsule. It was a very simple surgery. I think if you have a capsule and the doctor has to scrape out that scar tissue, you might need drains. I really don't know, though.
November 11, 2015
Wow you look fantastic!! Great results, congratulations! Can't wait until I can be natural again. Thx for sharing
November 11, 2015
Thank you!!!!! It's been one week and my husband still hasn't seen them. Your comment makes me feel brave!
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November 13, 2015
Ive been kinda sick since I had my implants in a couple years ago and I've been thinking of having them removed but I'm terrified of what they'll look like after and if the pain in my nipples and breast will go away once removed. Yours look great!
November 20, 2015
Thank you! I'm sorry to hear they are causing you pain. I hope you find out the cause.
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Pre-explant

immersonnig
I took a few photos the morning before my explant. My left breast was larger and lower than my right breast. No capsule. No medical reason to take them out I just want to be me again.

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New cost of removal $500 or maybe less

immersonnig
It took me a year to finally be able to take a trip home for the sole purpose of seeing my plastic surgeon. He said they look perfect and that I need to think about why I did them in the first place. That was really it, as far as negative comments. He then said that he's seen women bounce back so often that there was no doubt that they would like they used to. I had saved up $2000 in preparation and still worried that it would be more, but he said that he could do them under local anesthesia in the office. The billing receptionist said that the room fees could be $500, but she doesn't even think he'll make me pay that.

He did say that I should talk to my husband, because fake boobs are a visual stimulus. But, my husband was really supportive and even said that the removal might improve our sex life because of how fake the feel. All I have to do now is schedule my surgery.

Pictures to come. I'm just nervous about the whole boob pics thing! Even though, it's been so helpful that other people do it. I will pay it forward.

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June 20, 2016
Where did you get removed for $500?