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Age 53, Remove Ruptured Silicone Implants. Don't Wait!
UPDATED FROM Friedeien
4 years post
Removed silicone breast implants 4+ years ago - still happy
FriedeienFebruary 3, 2020
WORTH IT$3,500
Still happy more than 4 years later. The Kryger's did a great job of removing my ruptured silicone implants along with the capsules and the silicone that had escaped and imbedded itself elsewhere in my chest.
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February 8, 2020
I have the indentions under the nipple like you do. Just in one breast thought. Did they say what caused it? My surgeon suggested a small implant, but there's no way I would do that again. I don't want anything foreign in my body anymore. He also suggested the fat transfer, but he only knew of one surgeon that has had good results, and he was in Florida (I'm in Southern California). I can relate to the bra riding up on the breast because there's nothing there to hold it down. I must admit, I feel maimed. I should have never had them put in in the first place.
March 16, 2020
I hear you. I've just decided that having a dent doesn't make a dent in my life.
July 22, 2020
That can be fixed if you get a lift..the dent will be gone and your nipples will be higher and more younger looking. I had the lift with explant and my results are grear.
August 5, 2020
The Kryger's did offer a lift, but I opted out. Can't recall why...maybe I thought they would have to relocate my aerolas and I didn't want to cut into them and possibly lose more nerve sensation.
March 16, 2020
I'm glad you are happy, and I'm sure you're relieved to have the silicone out of your body (mostly). That said, your result could be better..much better. I say this, as I had an explant a few years ago, and my breasts look better now than they did with the implants. My surgeon (Edward Melmed MD in Dallas) does an internal lift/reconstruction/sling with his explants. I'm not sure why your surgeon doesn't do this, but I'll assume if he knew how, he would. Not every plastic surgeon is trained in the internal sling reconstruction post explants. Most are not actually. This is why people are are so afraid to have their implants removed. If you want the "dent" repaired with your own tissue, look for a surgeon who does the internal sling.
August 24, 2022
I suspect Dr. Melmed is retired now. He was one of the very best. I have word and impression that the Kryger docs are tops in this procedure now
July 30, 2020
I wish my local surgeon here in CO told me to take them out “because they were 21 years old and more then likely ruptured“ is what he told me before he said “That they could stay in, they looked fine and they wouldn’t hurt me. What a mistake. Ugh
August 10, 2020
Kerry you should see another surgeon. No one should tell you to keep implants in if you want them out. I had my 4 the revision 7 months ago and I pray this will be my last
August 10, 2020
Oh honey, I have. This surgeon in Colorado that I regret so much going to squeezed silicone out my nipple incisions and exposed my chest to a complete mess. And then told me that he removed my capsules In full and intact and I just had a surgery this July with another surgeon that cleaned up his mess because I had a feeling he left stuff behind. He had zero Qualms about my implants being ruptured and decided to tell me what he told me and then take them out barbarically knowing they were ruptured. I’m still wrapping my head around this. I’d be in such a better place Health wise if it wasn’t for him. I’m sorry you are going through what you are going thru. Implants are awful, but the Docs are worse unless you get one that has a clue. Mine certainly didn’t. I’ll PM you his name so u have it.
UPDATED FROM Friedeien
4 years post
over 4 years later
FriedeienFebruary 3, 2020
Sorry I waited so long to show an updated photo. I am 58 years old and have gained a good 20 lbs since 2015. The only bothersome thing is not having enough breast to hold down the bra band. I've tried multiple brands and styles. It hard to find a large enough band with a smaller cup. I may consult with a plastic surgeon to see if there is any evening-up they can do without using implants.
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February 6, 2020
Thank you so much for the update, if you do consult there are options like a fat transfer, you said you gained weight so it might be a win win for you, keep us posted you look great! Hugs
August 23, 2020
Have you tried cupping? I have been doing it for about 1/2 hour each night (ordered set from amazon and use with vitamin e oil from Trader Joe’s). It’s been 3 months and indentation is much improved!
August 24, 2020
I do cupping for my nipples also, and it does help quite a bit. I bought mine through amazon, they were called nipple extenders. Don't leave them on too long though, like I did, because they will give you blisters.
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August 16, 2015
It is what it is. I feel good being "flat". Not happy with the appearance but more worried about the 40 lbs I've gained in the last 3 years. Gonna work on that first. Then I won't have any breast fat to get in my way at all! Haha. May look at prosthetic bras next.
August 17, 2015
Hi dear! Give your body the time it needs to complete the healing...I think you could consider fat transfer in the future...it's another surgery...but without plastic bags!!!
Xoxo
Xoxo
August 18, 2015
I admire you so much! And appreciate your courage for sharing and letting us be a part of your journey. And for not having to have a perfect outcome to be a happy person. A lot of us here ( those who are/were perfectionists) can learn from your magnanimous spirit. You are going to figure something great to do (besides using the sweaty silicone inserts.) I am sure of it!
August 18, 2015
I think you look great. We are more then just breasts.
I want to thank you for your posting. I am 2 weeks post Explant and had a deflated implant, Saline, Dr found a pinhole leak in it. Anyway, that side is messed up, still swollen, bruised, etc. dr had to dig to get it fully out and remove capsule. Other breast is much lower and droopy, jiggles when I walk like you said. I am hoping that one will retract and come up a bit and hope when the swelling goes down on other side it may drop a bit and maybe they will match! I can only hope! Like you very happy to have them out and feel so much better. I was very sick
last year and did not know why. Dr said the implant was slowly leaking all the chemicals into my body. Saline implants have saline and over 300 chemicals in them. 300!
Good luck to you and our bodies will heal themselves.
I want to thank you for your posting. I am 2 weeks post Explant and had a deflated implant, Saline, Dr found a pinhole leak in it. Anyway, that side is messed up, still swollen, bruised, etc. dr had to dig to get it fully out and remove capsule. Other breast is much lower and droopy, jiggles when I walk like you said. I am hoping that one will retract and come up a bit and hope when the swelling goes down on other side it may drop a bit and maybe they will match! I can only hope! Like you very happy to have them out and feel so much better. I was very sick
last year and did not know why. Dr said the implant was slowly leaking all the chemicals into my body. Saline implants have saline and over 300 chemicals in them. 300!
Good luck to you and our bodies will heal themselves.
August 18, 2015
Also meant to add Dr put internal stitches in the R side so that it would not be concave. She must have really had to dig a lot in that breast. My drain had to stay in for a week, first 24 hours had 130 ml of blood and clots in the drain. Clots all week and bright red and thick blood. Anyway, lot of trauma to that side and luckily the last few days some of the swelling is going down. Wonder what the breast will look like then? Oh well, better to be healthy! :)
September 6, 2015
What courage you have!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing! Just a suggestion... a beast lift with fat transfer for fill in, would help you. All depends on how YOU feel in the way you look! GOD BLESS:)
Thanks for your update!