Almost 4 Years Later, Opted for Removal of 400+cc Implants Rather Than Revision for Implant Malposition - Saint Petersburg, FL

I've always loved the look full breasts, and I hoped and prayed that some day that I would get boobs. I had been a 34B since I was 16 years old and pretty much stayed there until I got implants. When I had children, I loved the feel of my breasts when my milk came in, and I liked being curvy as I had been thin my entire life. So fast forward to my early 40's … I received a settlement and decided I wanted breast augmentation. I was happy for a while. The 421/457 implants put me in a 34DD, and I liked the way they looked initially. I had a different size implants to address asymmetry mostly likely caused by nursing on one side more than the other. I nursed both kids for a relatively short time since I struggled nursing having small and inverted nipples so other than the asymmetry, my natural breasts were in good shape.

So as I said, I liked the way my breasts looked with implants, but I felt the left one drop very early in my recovery process. I thought this was normal. Over time, the implant settled into a very low pocket, which I dealt with since I liked them overall. I tried several bras and bathing suits and could never feel quite comfortable. The band always pressed down on the front of my chest with the weight of the implants. Some days I couldn't even make it out the door before switching to a sport bra. Honestly, I liked the sports bra look better since it eliminated side boob and gave me more support. I researched different types of bras, and even thought about ordering some from a polish bra maker. I wondered if the low implant was causing the issue as I have friends with implants that don't seem to be have the same issues.

I finally decided to explore revision surgery since I got tired of the sports bras and the asymmetry was much worse. At this point, I don't even sleep without a bra, and many times I double up the sports bras for support. Revision surgery seemed very invasive to me. I needed mesh on the left side to provide support, and a lift if I wanted to go much smaller. I just wanted to go back to the beginning when I could wear a 34B and be comfortable. Sure, I'm not going to be able to wear a halter or a tube top, but on a day to day basis, I feel like I will gain back the freedom of feeling comfortable after a long day at work, and being able to buy cute little bathing suit tops. Additionally, I really think I look heavier and matronly with large breasts. I am 7 pounds heavier with the implants, but I feel like it's 20.

Obviously, my biggest concern is what I will look like post implant removal. After weighing all my options, I opted for implant removal altogether with no lift. I may get a lift later, but I am interested to see how my body will heal on it's own. I am obsessed about how I will look, and how much asymmetry I will have afterwards. I may end up getting some skin removed under my left breast or even fat transfer, but I'm not ready to make those decisions yet. My surgery is just two days away, and I am excited yet anxious to see the results. I already have photos under my profile as I posted my photos to obtain feedback from several plastic surgeons. I will post progression photos once I get to the other site of implant removal.

Thank you to everyone for posting your stories. It has been very helpful and encouraging. Good luck to everyone!!!

Pre BA Photos... These photos encourage me when I start feeling anxious about my implant removal. I'll post some after BA photos a little latter.

Post BA and more recent photos (last year). Over the years,my implants have dropped and now thy make me feel huge! I was 144 post BA and now I'm 151. Not a huge difference, but I feel like my implants have put 20 pounds on me. They will be out tomorrow. Can't wait!!!