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35 Year Old Silicone Implants out - San Diego, CA
UPDATED FROM Softboobies
8 months post
New picture 7 months after straight explant and 6 weeks after second surgery
WORTH IT$4,000
Very happy to report that my left breast is healing very well. What a relief to have that huge cyst removed. Both breast are totally soft and pain free! My original PS had recommended a lift at the same time as the explant, but because of the knowledge I gained at this site, I was confident in declining his recommendations and going with a straight explant. I'm more than happy with my outcome and think I have the best boobs of my life at age 63! Sure can't ask for more than that.
UPDATED FROM Softboobies
6 months post
4 days after revision surgery to remove hematoma and free silicone and calcium
4 days ago I had surgery on my left breast to remove "debris" left over from explant of silicone implants 6 months ago. Implants had been in for 35 years - right ruptured and left broke during removal. After a fall 6 weeks after explant, I developed large hematoma. The cyst that was removed intact 4 days ago was about the shape and size of a good sized lemon. My poor left boob has been through the mill, but looking so much better today. Here is a pic taken after my first post surgery shower. As you can see, shape is different now, but improving and the outside of my breast is still very swollen. I sure hope I'm through with breast surgeries. I will feel as if I have done my job if just one person goes and gets their implants checked and hopefully removed and better yet if just one person decides to be happy just the way she is without setting herself up for multiple surgeries.
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P
September 21, 2016
You look great thank you for sharing your pictures. Do you mind sharing if you went back to your original size after explant and was it painful? Hope you heal quickly from your revision :)
S
September 21, 2016
I had my implants for 35 years so much had changed. Before my implants I was a AA and now after explant a full C cup. In my opinion, breast are nicer now than ever! A bonus for sure that I was not expecting. My explant surgery was done under a local and wasn't fun. Pretty much pain free after 3-4 days, but still tender of course. Turning over in bed has been the problem with both surgeries. Am now 5 days after revision surgery to remove cyst and feeling good, but surgeon wants me to really take it easy for 6 weeks and I agree - I don't want to have a third surgery in one year for sure.
P
September 22, 2016
That is a great outcome for you then you look fantastic.
Thank you for sharing your experience using a local as I was hoping to do this but now I think I will just go with the general anesthetic instead.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery :)
Thank you for sharing your experience using a local as I was hoping to do this but now I think I will just go with the general anesthetic instead.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery :)
G
September 21, 2016
Were your implants above or below muscle? Congratulations on explant. You have a great result. I have had mine above muscle implant for about same amount time.
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S
September 21, 2016
Mine were above muscle. I don't even know if they put them under back when I got mine.
UPDATED FROM Softboobies
6 months post
35 year old silicone implants out - San Diego, CA
Here are several photos of my breasts 6 months after explant and the day before I have revision surgery on left breast to remove large hematoma and free calcium and silicone from implant rupture during removal. As you can see, the left breast is now larger due to the large cyst which formed after I fell about 6 weeks after explant and bruised my breast. I so hope this surgery is the last and that my left breast looks close to what my right breast looks like now. I did not have a lift and happy without a lift.
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S
September 15, 2016
Your breasts look great. I could only hope mine will look that good after my explant!
S
September 16, 2016
Thank you. I'm so happy. It is a pleasure to sleep on my stomach and my breasts just feel so great. I would be happy if just one girl doesn't put these things in her body based on what she can learn from this site. Alot of brave women here. Pass the word - these implants are a health hazard hiding in plain sight to way too many women.
T
September 21, 2016
Did you have capsules taken out?
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S
September 22, 2016
IV Sedation. The cyst removal was done at UCSD Hosp. in Hillcrest with a general. Explant was done in Dr. Vecchione's surgery suite in his office.
T
G
September 22, 2016
Were your implants removed enbloc? Mine are classified as a Bakers 3. Have you noticed any changes in your health since implant removal? GRAM 1
S
September 23, 2016
My implants and capsules were removed, but not a clean nor easy removal. My implants had been in for 35 years and one was ruptured and other broke during removal. Part of the cyst I just had removed (6 months after explant) had free silicone and calcium pieces that had formed around capsule and then hematoma from unrelated fall I had last May. I'm healthy and don't have any health issues and just feel lighter and free of having those heavy big implants on my chest.
G
September 24, 2016
Thanks for answer. I have had my same implants since 1980, so I have same situation as you. I wish I could have all this behind me. I dread the surgery. I am scared as hell of it. How long was your surgery and how long did it take before you felt well enough to return to work. Thanks for all your help. I am happy for you that
you have this behind you. I am sorry you had to have another surgery. Gram1
Gram1
you have this behind you. I am sorry you had to have another surgery. Gram1
Gram1
S
September 24, 2016
Don't be afraid of the surgery - all in all a pretty quick recovery. I think my appt. was 9:00 am to check in and we were home shortly after lunch. Trying to lay flat in bed isn't easy and riding in the car the first couple days wasn't fun, but our streets here in San Diego are like a 3rd world country. I have found that one of those U shaped neck pillows placed on your chest between you and the seat belt is a life saver. I had my surgery on a Wed. and on Sun. or Monday - house
painters started on the exterior so you know how much peace and quiet I had. Ten days after the surgery we started a cross country car trip which I made ok, but a couple more days of rest would have been nice. This time with the cyst removal, I'll have 2 weeks before another 2000 mile car trip and I'm sure I'll be ok. I found that wearing a very old, thin cotton knit undershirt vest next to my skin and underneath my bra is more comfortable that just having the bra band next to the incision. Please write with any more questions or concerns. Just get it done, you'll be so happy to have them out of your body.
painters started on the exterior so you know how much peace and quiet I had. Ten days after the surgery we started a cross country car trip which I made ok, but a couple more days of rest would have been nice. This time with the cyst removal, I'll have 2 weeks before another 2000 mile car trip and I'm sure I'll be ok. I found that wearing a very old, thin cotton knit undershirt vest next to my skin and underneath my bra is more comfortable that just having the bra band next to the incision. Please write with any more questions or concerns. Just get it done, you'll be so happy to have them out of your body.
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