POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
Explant of 7 yr implants with lift and armpit lipo
UPDATED FROM ByeSoma
9 months post
Day 52!
WORTH IT$10,000
Today is the first day I have noticed my boobs "dropping", which is a good thing. They are starting to look like normal boobs. I am still tender in the incision areas, but it's getting better. My armpits where I had the lipo done is STILL sore! It doesn't appear that it worked either. I go to my doc this Thursday and I'm hoping he says there's still a chance for that fat to disappear or the swelling to go down. I still haven't exercised. I am such a wimp through all this healing process. I just want to be sure I am absolutely sewn together and not going to hurt myself. Haha! I love the way I look in clothes and I don't dread getting dressed. Here are some pics from days 40ish until now. Happy healing to all!
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Replies (5)
J
November 14, 2017
They totally did drop down in those few days! And your scars are not even visible! You look great!
B
S
November 14, 2017
Your breasts really are looking beautiful! I think they’re dropping too! Yay! And like the other person said, your scars look fabulous! Your implants were put in thru the armpit area, right? I wonder if that lil pocket of skin will ever change? I assume it goes thru a lot of stretching to place an implant thru there? My two cents on that, prob wrong though. I’m curious of what the PS will say about that area though. Keep us posted. I love that bra, looks super comfy!!
B
November 14, 2017
I used to secretly blame my first surgeon for the armpit fat/skin since implants went in through the armpit, but when I looked at my before pictures I noticed I had it then! It's so weird, because I've always been thin and worked out, but for some reason I have stubborn fat there? I don't really worry about it now. It was probably silly to even try the lipo. I am just so happy with how I feel and look now I could care less about some armpit fat! How are you doing?
S
December 9, 2017
Hey how ya been? Haven’t heard from ya in awhile. Just wanted to stop by and say hello!
E
UPDATED FROM ByeSoma
8 months post
Day 26 post!
This past week has been a big turn around for me. I'm still very tender and barely touch my boobs unless I'm putting on coconut oil which is about 2-3 times a day when I'm switching bras. I haven't raised my arms all the way up but that is from my armpit lipo. I don't see any changes in that area so hopefully it wasn't a waste of $2500. It still hurts so hoping it's also still swollen and will slim down. If not it is what it is. I'm happy that my lefty is finally starting to "fall" into place. It has been so cross eyed because it was the more stretched boob. It's close period time and they have swollen like crazy as you can see in the pics. Lord I hope those go back down because I liked my little boobies. These things are massive. Why did I ever get implants before?! AND... the biggest things I've noticed since getting the toxic bags out: I don't have an uncontrollable urge to pee every 5 minutes. Which means I'm sleeping better. I don't feel like near as tired and hardly nap ever! The anxiety has seemed to mellow a bit and I hope that continues. I think that's all for now!
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S
October 20, 2017
Oh wow they are super swollen. Yr right, they look HUGE! Def opposite of what you wanted. Glad things are turning around. Did you ask the PS when you should see your results from the lipo?
B
October 20, 2017
I haven't asked him about the lipo. I haven't even seen him since surgery. Both of my appointments have been with the nurse. I will call next week and ask because I'm getting a little concerned. However I am liking the boobies more and more. I hope you are doing ok. I looked to see if you had any updates today haha!
M
October 21, 2017
Hi there... I absolutely love your results!!! Which doctor did you end up going with? I am interested in having my implants removed, with a lift and I would be so happy to have results like yours they are so full and perky. I didn't realize that kind of result would be possible after removing such large implants. Mine are large as well and that has been a concern. I want to go to the doctor you went with his work on you is phenomenal!! Did you end up going with Carl Price?
B
October 21, 2017
I used Carl for my implants 7 years ago. This time around I went with Bharat Shah. Do your research and read reviews. I'm very happy so far. Recovery is longer than they tell you so make sure you give yourself time!
M
October 22, 2017
Thank you so much for your response!! I will look into him. You look lovely
J
October 20, 2017
You're looking amazing! So happy for you:)
B
October 20, 2017
Thanks Jen! How are you doing? I noticed my underside kind of looks like yours. I got my first stich coming through too in the same place. I think they're starting to look better every day, but I just can't believe how sore and tender I am. Are you still like that?
J
October 21, 2017
I am still super sore too, especially by the end of the day...I am going for a follow up on Tuesday and I am going to ask about the shape issues I am having because I am not real thrilled with that part of it! Have an awesome weekend:) hope we both get back to normal soon
S
October 21, 2017
I couldn't touch mine without serious tenderness for 5/6 weeks and then no impact exercises for a few after that
B
October 21, 2017
Ok that makes me feel more normal. I'm not even thinking about working out yet.
J
October 21, 2017
I tried to pull my garden plants that are finished for the season and can't even do that...it is really frustrating to not be able to do anything even remotely physical! Hopefully two more weeks will do it...
K
October 22, 2017
Do you think it's all your period because I'm wondering if your breast lift is just settling? Is it common to drop and fluff like that after a lift? I think you look really good!! I'm 10 days out from explant and lift and I'm wondering what to expect!
B
October 22, 2017
You mean 10 more days until surgery or you're 10 days post op? Either way you will love having your implants out. My swelling has gone down. I'm sure it was from my period. They used to do that too. I'm on day 30 today and I'm starting to feel much better!
S
October 22, 2017
Did you get checked for seroma? Seems counterintuitive they'd get bigger after surgery from anything else. Mine ended up being much smaller than post surgery. Might want to ask your dr.
B
October 22, 2017
I think they were just swollen from my period. It seems to have gone back down now. When I had implants before they'd swell so huge. I had so many different bra sizes.
S
October 23, 2017
Wow. I notice changes now too but only a tiny bit of fullness. I suppose it's all proportional. It's just that you look larger in pictures now than with the implants. You should be able to subtract a cup size for every 150/175 c removed. It looks like you stayed the same ... but hey good for you - I just worry it may be fluid.
B
October 23, 2017
They've went down over the last few days. I'm keeping an eye on it. I plan to post some more pics later today too. I hope it wasn't fluid?!
UPDATED FROM ByeSoma
8 months post
Day 20 post op
Some have said how fast the time has gone by but for me it's slowly going by. No big updates other than I can most things now within reason. I don't lift my arms all the way yet. I think a lot of my resistance is due to the lipo I had done in my underarm. It's very painful and tight feeling. I still have lots of dry blood that doesn't want to budge. Lots of tingles and stinging so I've been taking Tylenol again. I'm very happy with the size. Pictures are kind of misleading because they look pretty big but they're not? They also look like they still are looking down but I don't feel like that when I look in the mirror? Everything still feels unnatural and tight. I'm so ready for that to go away. Maybe I'm not moving as much as I should be?? I stay home so maybe I'm not doing enough... any thoughts?
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F
October 12, 2017
looking great!! we need to be patient...it's a long process..I too feel a little worried about certain things like folds and wrinkles under my breasts...I only had the lollipop lift so now I'm worried about things smoothing out and hoping I don't need a revision...I went to follow up yesterday and doctor said not to worry about that that it should resolve...it's so hard to wait!! be well...blessings
B
October 12, 2017
Patience is a virtue for sure! I decided to coconut oil a little more and I can tell some scabs are coming off a lot easier. My poor left boob has always been a mess but I'm really not too concerned what they look like naked because in clothes i already love them! So tiny and UP on my chest where they belong! It's reassuring to hear your surgeon say it's all gonna be ok. Haha. I only see my docs nurse but she was reassuring as well. We are gonna get through this!
F
October 12, 2017
yes!! we are going to get through this...I also feel the same about the size and look with clothes...just worried about the creases and folds underneath...I just hope I don't need revision...I don't want more surgeries...that was the whole point of getting rid of those implants!! We are going to be fine!! :)
S
October 13, 2017
Don't worry about the blood. I picked a tiny scab several weeks after my surgery and blood literally came shooting out of the hole. It's there because it needs to be. Just keep it moist. Coconut oil is good. Aquaphor is amazing too. Im still using it on my areolas as they've remained pretty dry post surgery. Im six months out! You look great. Focus on improving health and enjoying feeling lighter. Shop for pretty Lacey bras and bra letters and you can leave those on to help morale while the healing process is ongoing. You're so early in the game and you are doing super. No infections! Your nipples lived! You might notice a spitting stitch or two in the weeks to come. Seems most of us get them. My surgeon was so funny. We had the best conversations while he was fishing around trying to remove unresolved sutures, I have one now too..... but I moved seven weeks after surgery ( cross country). I figure it'll go away eventually.
Take solace in knowing your healing will progress. You didn't have cancer. You aren't going to be permanently deformed. The time is coming when you won't even think about it anymore. Enjoy life and enjoy shopping to dress up the new you!
Take solace in knowing your healing will progress. You didn't have cancer. You aren't going to be permanently deformed. The time is coming when you won't even think about it anymore. Enjoy life and enjoy shopping to dress up the new you!
B
October 13, 2017
Thank you for such a nice comment! My biggest fear is am open incision. All of my stitches are internal. I have overly babied myself in fear of ripping something open. I have been using coconut oil and it really helps. A lot of the hurting was scabs sticking to my bra so now when I lube them up it doesn't hurt near as bad. I am so thankful to have those toxic bags out! I can breathe so much easier. I still feel heavy but looking in the mirror I can't believe I look like ME again. Today I went to the store and wore a real shirt and my boobs were UP and not taking all the attention. It's so nice!
I will NOT pick at the dry blood. I'm surprised my nurse didn't tell me that. She just said you can wash like normal now. To me that means get all the blood off but I am still scared of myself. I do let running water go over them now. Everyday gets a little better and a little easier. Having women like you to say such nice things and to follow is the BEST! I hope someone finds comfort in my journey one day.
I will NOT pick at the dry blood. I'm surprised my nurse didn't tell me that. She just said you can wash like normal now. To me that means get all the blood off but I am still scared of myself. I do let running water go over them now. Everyday gets a little better and a little easier. Having women like you to say such nice things and to follow is the BEST! I hope someone finds comfort in my journey one day.
S
October 14, 2017
I taped panty liners - the really long ones to the insides of my bra to prevent rubbing and messing up bras. Something to think about.
B
KW
October 13, 2017
You look great! Coconut oil is a wonder product. Silver is old for scarring. Get a gel and put it on, and it will help you heal.
J
October 14, 2017
I think it looks a lot better every time you post! I think the scabs/blood just will come off when they are ready-I just had a weird dry scab fall off in the shower...you are doing awesome - isn't it nice to put on clothes and not have your boobs totally take over? I can't believe I ever wanted them as big as they were. What was wrong with me lol? Take care and don't worry:) advice I also need to follow indeed
You look great and yes it's nice to feel lighter isn't it?