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Explanting St. Petersburg, FL

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My first set is saline implants I had at 17 years...

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My first set is saline implants I had at 17 years old. I was modeling and was a perfect sample size and height but had NO boobs. My parents paid for my implants and life went on. More work modeling but truthfully I wasn't tall enough or skinny enough to make a career out of it. Anyhow, it put a lot of pressure on me to look perfect and I did enjoy my new (balanced) figure. My first set were Mentor 220cc on top of the muscle. Looked very natural, however they needed to be replaced. At 28 yrs old I had my second BA with 350 cc Mentor saline textured implants. They came our beautiful and I was happy once again. I was still in the beauty industry as a makeup artist and looks were a huge part of my success and "image". So here at 40 my implants are uncomfortable, one is riding hight on my chest and the other is hanging lower, out of the pocket maybe? I just want to be me and be comfortable in bras, clothes and when I sleep. In the last 3 years I have gotten more uncomfortable by the day. I feel like they are hard balls sitting on my chest! I'm HOPING for a decent result. I had my son at 35 and breast feed him for 2 years so I'm hoping maybe I will have more tissue than I did at 17?! Dr. O'Brien will be doing my surgery. Explant and capsule removal. I don't think I need a lift and don't have the money for it even if I needed it haha. I'm going to give my body a chance to heal and pray to the fluff fairies. Thank you to the brave and encouraging women on this site who have shared their stories and pics. You have helped me make this decision. I can't wait to feel light me free :)

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John J. O'Brien, MD

John J. O'Brien, MD

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August 20, 2016
Good luck! I really hope you are happy with your results! I explant September 1st and am not getting a lift either. I've had mine 16 yrs and was very small chested prior. I also hope mine fill in nicely. :)
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August 20, 2016
Oh wow! Only a few more days. Good luck just remember it takes time they say. I have faith and have been taking collagen supplements.
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August 20, 2016
Yes, patience is not my strong suit, so I will keep reminding myself that it takes time. I hope everything goes well for you!
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August 20, 2016
Good luck , I will be following you ! Prayers for the best results , you will be happy I'm sure .
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August 20, 2016
Thank you! I'm mildly obsessed with the explant. I'm looking on websites on how to dress for small breasted women lol.
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August 20, 2016
I'm in the process of explanting also. I have my consult next month & will post my explant journey as well. I'll be following your story. Best wishes :)
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August 21, 2016
Best of luck !! I will be following this as well.. I am exlantplanting after 15 years this Thursday, August 25.. im nervous but excited and I know I have to be patient and a lot of pain for the last few years. Keep us posted on how you doing :) all the best to all you girls and thank you for the inspiration!!
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August 22, 2016
Oh wow! I'm excited for you! I'm literally counting the days. Will follow your recovery and best wishes with your recovery. Remember the power of positive thinking:)
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August 22, 2016
I'm a very positive person and surrounded by people that are supportive it's hard though with the people that are not supportive and don't understand why I am doing it. Thank you so much for your comment and following and good luck to you as well I still have to post my pictures I've just been following this for a couple months. It has been very helpful in making my decision though.
August 22, 2016
Good luck for Thursday kellif99. I'm having my explant on Thursday 25th as well and I am practically counting the hours!! :)
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August 22, 2016
Thank you! Good luck to you I will follow your recovery.. Are they taking your capsules out too?
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August 22, 2016
Yes! Thanks :)
August 23, 2016
Thank you for posting. I am considering explant and live in St Petersburg so any insight about Dr O'Brien would be helpful. Best of luck and my prayers are with you,
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August 23, 2016
I really liked him and felt like he was honest. I have seen some of his work and have seen good reviews. The consult is free if you tell them you found him from this site. I suggest going for the consult. I went months ago and took my time to think about what I want to do and time to budget for surgery. I'm scared a little bit feel like I need to do this for my health. Thank you and let me know how your consult goes! :)
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July 1, 2017
Dr. Michael Van Vliet is an AMAZING surgeon, he is just north of Sarasota
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2 weeks till explant!

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I had planned for the explant last fall but timing just didn't work. I am scheduled June 2 for explant with Dr. O'Brien. Very ready and looking forward to it, my saline implants are 16 years old. Debated revision but decided to just be me and see how that feels! My implants are so hard and I am acutely aware of them. All bras are uncomfortable..

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May 20, 2017
I wish you the best! I think you're making the right decision to explant instead of revision. It seems like CC recure for many women.
May 20, 2017
Keep us posted! I want to explant soon too!
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May 26, 2017
I will!
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July 2, 2017
I cant wait. Tentatively set for Aug. 3, unless he gets a cancellation. Im going to have to sit on my hands til then!
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May 21, 2017
I had implants 30 years and I was so afraid of what my results would be after explant. Well I am now 100 times happier with my appearance than I ever was with implants. And having the hard foreign objects in my chest gone is such a huge relief. Zero regrets! I think you will be thrilled to be free! Best wishes xoxo
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May 26, 2017
Thank you! I am definitely ready, at peace with my decision :)
May 26, 2017
I'm so excited for you and wish you all the best for​ your surgery! My implants are so annoying too. After pressing against my breasts tissue for ages, I lost all of it. But you will be fine, for sure!
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July 2, 2017
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July 1, 2017
Did everyone that explanted get ALL of their capsules out??
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Had my pre-op with Dr. O'Brien this week. I can't say enough about him and this staff, very kind and sat and spoke with me in detail about what would happen. I am ready for the explant scheduled next Friday. I ordered a few sports bras to sleep in that some ladies on this site have recommended and purchased a few cute tops to wear post op for small breasted figures. To be honest I can't wait to have these out. No matter what bra I wear I'm uncomfortable :/

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June 3, 2017
Hope your surgery went well!