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42 Year Old, Explanting 300cc Saline Implants After 7 Years

UPDATED FROM aindtgb
30 days post

One month post op

WORTH IT$2,810
Well, I’m one day shy of a month post op and am feeling really good. All the discomfort is gone, I think the majority of the swelling is gone as well. My left breast is a little bigger than my right, which is new. My breasts were the same size and shape before my augmentation. I’m not too worried about it. I love having my small breasts back. I feel slimmer and my clothes fit better. I can lay on my stomach. Hugging people is a delight...no more water bags between me and the ones I love. I have no regrets and and so grateful all of this is behind me!!

aindtgb's provider

Jed R. Bindrup, MD

Jed R. Bindrup, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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you look great! made capsulectomy? what size did you have before the implants?
to me the surgeon said that my breasts will be smaller than before :-(
Yes I had full capsulectomies. My breasts are larger than before my augmentation, but I’ve also gained weight, so I’m not sure how they really compare. They are a different shape, which is to be expected. I’m so relieved to have my implants out. I’m grateful everyday.
here in Italy they remove the capsules hardly, perhaps to make the intervention easier and faster. I hope not to stay completely flat, I'm thin enough and I do not have much glandular tissue
I am very happy that you finally feel free. I have more or less your age (40 years), I have silicone implants from 335 g since 2012. Before I had a breast size 34A (I think). I'm not sure of the American sizes
I had 300 cc implants and was a 34A before my implants as well. I wish you the best on your journey, if you’re like me, you will love being free of your implants, I couldn’t recommend it more!
if I send you the photo before the implants, so give me yours
however I hope to have a beautiful result like yours
if I send you the photo before the implants, so give me your advice
You look fantastic x
Great result and recovery ~ you look fantastic!
Thank you :)
Thank you for sharing your story! You results are amazing, and give me so much hope!
Our stories are pretty similar, my ex paid for my implants, which I deeply regret but have accepted it and taken this as a life lesson.
I have my consultation set with Dr. Bindrup in July.
What was the total cost of your surgery?
I am most likely going to need a lift since I have 500cc silicone implants and started out with a small B cup.
Sorry for the late response, I’ve not been on for quite a while. My surgery ended up costin $2810. Keep me posted on your progress!
UPDATED FROM aindtgb
10 days post

10 days post-op

I’m 10 days post-op today. My drains were removed post-op day 7, which was a HUGE relief. Recovery has definitely been more difficult than when I had my implants placed. My breasts continue to be quite sore and swollen. The incisions are healing nicely, the spots where the drains were pulled remain quite tender. I’m so relieved to have the surgery behind me and am looking forward to feeling 100% again. I like the way I look in clothes, the rest I’m getting used to. Overall, I have no regrets.

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You look beautiful! So happy for you! The things we do.....
That’s exactly what I keep thinking! I look at my implants sitting in their bag and am struck by the silliness of it all. What was I thinking?!?! So glad they’re out. So happy to be back to just me.
hey, good to see an update on our op. Really sorry your recovery has been painful but great that the drains are out so here’s to you healing well and remember to rest x
your....
You look great! Can't wait to join the club :)
you look amazing... well done xx
You look fantastic! I’m happy for you!! Are you posting any updates/photos. This is really helpful as I reserch my explant. Do you think drains are necessary? I saw you mentioned reading somewhere here about women having problems that went without. Continued healing & health!
UPDATED FROM aindtgb
3 days post

Post-op day 3

Here’s a photo of the ladies. Hard to believe these were stuck under my muscles just a few days ago. Glad they’re out! I think the next hurtle will be the drains. I’ll have to wait until the 2nd because of the holiday. Hoping the drainage will be low enough by then.

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congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you. I’m still in the process of finding the right doctor and debating weather or not I should remove my capsule too! wish you all the best for your recovery and happy new year <3
Congratulations on explanting! Aren't those drains just awful? However I'm very very glad I kept mine in for the appropriate amount of time especially when reading about the seromas other ladies experienced.
Yes, they’re awful! The only thing that sounds worse are seromas. How long did you have your drains in?
10 days on my left breast and 15 days on my right breast due to a hematoma. My doctor always keeps them in for at least a week.
Wow, I was hoping I could have them out in a week so I could go back to work. I’m thinking i underestimated recovery time.
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