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29 years old - explant of subglandular 325cc silicone implants after 9 years
UPDATED FROM blackviolet1234
20 days post
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blackviolet1234May 17, 2018
WORTH IT$6,047
Oh noes, my photos didn't upload. Here you go. Hasta la vista x
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UPDATED FROM blackviolet1234
20 days post
Update and goodbye :) x
blackviolet1234May 17, 2018
Hey hey, sorry I have gone quiet There is not too much to tell, but I will give you a little timeline of my last few weeks.
Day 3 (post surgery)
Had my drains out (WOHOOO IM FREEE) and there was very little fluid. Surgical tape also came off and scars looked better than anticipated. But I have to rectify my comment from my previous post, the scars are actually not 100% in the crease, they are current sitting approx. 1cm from the crease on the underside of my breasts, but you can't really tell so I don't mind. Started wearing compression after drains were taken out and putting silicone scar gel on my scars twice a day. Went back to work same day.
Day 10
Went back for my day 10-day check up and to my big disappointment the nurses and Dr Rastogi were wondering if there might be some fluid collection going on because of the the very jelly-feel of my breasts - however, as they hadn't changed much in size since the drains came out, they wondered if it could perhaps just be the feel of my natural breasts. Dr Rastogi tried to drain them to be sure and there was NO FLUIDS!! YAY!! JUST ALL NATURAL BREASTS :D But to be 100% sure Dr Rastogi suggested I go get an ultrasound.
Day 13
Had an ultrasound and it thankfully showed minimal fluids (less than 5ml) which is normal and no reason for concern or drainage as it will naturally be absorbed. Dr Rastogi gave me the clear to stop wearing compression.
Day 20
I don't feel I've seen a dramatic change since the day of my explant, but my skin has definitely contacted and gotten firmer. I love the look and feel of my new (old) boobies and could not been happier with the results. I guess I didn't realise how much I didn't like my implants until I took them out because I now feel sooo much more confident about my body!! I need to go shopping for more V-neck tops :)
This is probably my last update here unless anything drastic happens :) Best wishes to all you ladies out there explanting or considering explanting - I am so happy I did [RS bleep] <3
Day 3 (post surgery)
Had my drains out (WOHOOO IM FREEE) and there was very little fluid. Surgical tape also came off and scars looked better than anticipated. But I have to rectify my comment from my previous post, the scars are actually not 100% in the crease, they are current sitting approx. 1cm from the crease on the underside of my breasts, but you can't really tell so I don't mind. Started wearing compression after drains were taken out and putting silicone scar gel on my scars twice a day. Went back to work same day.
Day 10
Went back for my day 10-day check up and to my big disappointment the nurses and Dr Rastogi were wondering if there might be some fluid collection going on because of the the very jelly-feel of my breasts - however, as they hadn't changed much in size since the drains came out, they wondered if it could perhaps just be the feel of my natural breasts. Dr Rastogi tried to drain them to be sure and there was NO FLUIDS!! YAY!! JUST ALL NATURAL BREASTS :D But to be 100% sure Dr Rastogi suggested I go get an ultrasound.
Day 13
Had an ultrasound and it thankfully showed minimal fluids (less than 5ml) which is normal and no reason for concern or drainage as it will naturally be absorbed. Dr Rastogi gave me the clear to stop wearing compression.
Day 20
I don't feel I've seen a dramatic change since the day of my explant, but my skin has definitely contacted and gotten firmer. I love the look and feel of my new (old) boobies and could not been happier with the results. I guess I didn't realise how much I didn't like my implants until I took them out because I now feel sooo much more confident about my body!! I need to go shopping for more V-neck tops :)
This is probably my last update here unless anything drastic happens :) Best wishes to all you ladies out there explanting or considering explanting - I am so happy I did [RS bleep] <3
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May 18, 2018
Glad it all went well for you. You look amazing. I hope to have good results like you! Thank you for posting photos and updates. All the best :)
UPDATED FROM blackviolet1234
Day of treatment
Drains drains go away
blackviolet1234April 28, 2018
Day 1 after explanting. Slept well. Feeling in top shape and spirits and still not on any painkillers. Only thing that is really bothering me are these drains haha they are sooo in the way and I am scared to accidentally pull them! Managed to hide them when I went to the market this morning, but deff cannot go to work with these so they better come out on Monday morning (which is the plan!)!
I don't see too much change in the girls from yesterday, but I love how they feel - super soft like jelly and my body temperature!! I thought my implants felt soft, but they really had nothing on these natural little boobies!!
SO MUCH YAY
I don't see too much change in the girls from yesterday, but I love how they feel - super soft like jelly and my body temperature!! I thought my implants felt soft, but they really had nothing on these natural little boobies!!
SO MUCH YAY
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April 29, 2018
MORE YAY! Glad to hear you're feeling great - in more ways than one :) You look fab. The only way is up from here ;) x
April 30, 2018
Thanks! how you and the girls doing? Just had my drains out (hurray!) and got to see the incisions for the first time - I dont love the scars, but seeing I had surgery only 3 days ago I guess they look as good as can be, plus they are smaller than expected so I'm looking forward to seeing them fade over time..
April 30, 2018
Hurray! You must feel so relieved and free. You saw the incisions already? Mine are still covered with surgical tape, so it is a bit of a mystery. I am going to see the surgeon tomorrow, so fingers crossed (I think she is removing the tape). You're right, 3 days is NOT a lot ;) Smaller than expected is great. My girls are good. I am feeling more confident in the sense they're less floppy and unstable (although still floppy). Again, I am really, really happy to be implant-free and me, but there are some things I hope improve (bending down ain't pretty, and there's a dip, like a slope, where the upper pole meets the middle breast, and they're bottom-heavy) - but this is all part of the healing process. I am 11 days post, and see small changes everyday. x
April 29, 2018
Wow, you look fantastic. I’m right there with you. Had mine removed 10 days ago, I’m sooo happy! The drains are removed, the hole is healing and the incision is healing really well. Only thing is my left one kinda flipped over from the nipple. The right one is fine. There’s a concave where the implants sat. They were 350cc overfilled which made me a 36dd. I’m a 36A now....maybe. Did you have the concave problem? And did you fluff up all over? You really do look fantastic!
April 30, 2018
Yay im happy you are happy too :D so much relief hey, having it over and done with!! Mine hasn't changed too much over the 3 days, but i saw my surgeon today to have my drains out (yesss!! im freeee) and he reckons they will contract heaps more. Right now there is deff still some caving in over the nipples that can mostly be seen from above and from the side, but even if it doesnt change I can totally live with it. I have a feeling mine will not really fluff up, but if anything, contract to become a bit firmer/smaller over time which I am totally fine with!! I went sneaky bra shopping today, yayyy, nice to no longer look for 32DD, which is rarely available is AUS. Happy healing to you, hope the leftie finds its way - keep me updated :) And thanks for your kind words, means a lot :)
May 17, 2018
Hi hi, thanks for checking in - just posted an update. To be honest, I havent seen toooo many changes, but the skin has gotten a bit firmer and even if they stay like this, I am more than happy. How are you going?
May 15, 2018
Hi blackviolet, How are you doing now?
May 17, 2018
Hey hey, just posted my (probably) last update. Thanks for checking in :)
May 16, 2018
How's it going, Blackviolet? Are you drain-less yet? xx
May 17, 2018
Hey hey, yes thank god!! Drain free and feeling wonderful. I dont feel I see that much change as the days go by - but I am still over the moon about everything so that's all good. I've read your updates and glad you are doing well :) Take care sista sista xx
May 17, 2018
Thanks for the update post! You look fantastic!!!! Congrats!! Very happy for you. Take care, and happy healing explant sista! [RS bleep]
May 17, 2018
You look really good already!! Can´t wait to get mine out as well. Thanks for sharing <3
May 17, 2018
Thank you :) best decision i made and I am SO HAPPY they are out. Good luck with yours!!
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