2 Boob Jobs, 14 Years Later - Goodbye! - Seattle, WA

Thank you! I think that whenever implants are put in a capsule is created, to give room for the implant. Honestly I'm not 100% sure tho. I'd ask one of the docs on here. xx

I'd like to know too, as I too am in the Seattle area.

Mine were covered by insurance. Have you looked to see if insurance will cover yours? It's something to look into and if you go that route make sure to have your doc pre-certify the surgery.

Really? I've got to call my insurance tomorrow! I've been getting mixed messages from surgeons on this site who primarily say insurance doesn't cover it although some say it will.

I think it depends on the insurance company. What you can do is look at your insurance company's site and find the medical bulletin (that's what Aetna calls it anyway) regarding removing your implants. In my case I had a capsular contracture IV and was is severe pain. This met the criteria to have it reviewed by my Aetna. At that point they deemed it medically necessary and it was covered. Look on the bulletin and make sure to tell your doctor you'd like to pre-certify the surgery before you schedule it. :)

I will do just that! Thanks for the advice as I know I have capsular contracture, I just don't know how severe it is. And like you, I'd like to have the implants out then decide if I want a lift. I actually don't mind sagging as long as it's not severe. I just want to me natural again.

A lot of plastic surgeons aren't very helpful when it comes to insurance. Make sure you talk to your insurance company and know what is and isn't covered. Know your rights before you see the surgeon! I know exactly what you mean about taking them out. Implants do make wearing certain outfits easier. There's been times I wish I still had them. But overall I'm very happy with my decision. Getting them out is like taking a permanent push up bra off forever. I feel way more comfortable. The nights I want bigger boobs I just wear my big padded bra from VS. The main thing for me has been learning to love my body as I was built and not letting mainstream media get in my head. I hope that makes sense. Good luck!! XX

Exactly!

They were really small - As. But I also weighed like 30 pounds less then. Now they are Cs. Big Ds before I got them out. I'm surprised at the size. I thought I'd be a B. Not sure if it's swelling, fluid or just bigger because I gained weight. I'll post updates so you can see of they go down in size or what. :)

Thank you!! xx

Yes, I had the capsule removed. Very happy with my decision!! Xx

Thank u

That's how some surgeons operate. Knowing what I know now, I'd do armpit for sure. But the scaring isn't noticeable so not a huge concern for me.

Also, it didn't affect breastfeeding for me. I saw you asked that question to others on your profile and wanted to let you know. :) Good luck!

That's good! But I read a lot more reviews and have watched some recorded surgeries since my comment. The incision around the nipple was for the drains right? The implant should be removed the same route as it was inserted. But I have been reading the bad reviews on explantation. I feel so bad for the women. And I read two bad reviews and then realized it was the same doc!! He was removing the implant, sometimes with a very calcified capsule, through the nipple and the women ended up seriously deformed! I do understand surgeons are quick to cut the nipple which will sever the 4th intercostal nerve which is so important for nursing. They either don't know or don't care. Probably a little of both. They are not taught about breastfeeding at all. But, the should educate themselves for the sake of their patients. That would be the ethical thing to do. Thanks!

Mine were put in through the nipple and taken out the same way. The drains are for the fluid the can collect in the space where the implants were. I don't think it matters how they're taken out.