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50 Yr Old - Implant Removal w/ Breast Lift - Back to Boobie Basics! - Tampa, FL

UPDATED FROM FiftyisFabulous
3 months post

Strapless Bra :-)

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WORTH IT$6,800
Just wanted to write a quick note here - for the VERY first time in my life I was able to wear a strapless bra!!! I had an old one (34D) that I couldn't wear before - I tried it on last night with my new perky breasts and it fit like a glove! I know this sounds crazy, but I thought when I had gotten implants that I would be able to wear one......NEVER - too BIG & never fit! It is the "little" things in life (.) (.)

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Ernesto Ruas, MD

Ernesto Ruas, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM FiftyisFabulous
2 months post

2 Months Post Op :)

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This is my 2 month post-op update and I can report I am back to me :) & boobie basics!!! I am SO very happy with my results and how they look & starting to feel....natural :) The scars will fade and I am looking forward to that. But I am so happy with the overall look and feeling like the breasts I had 'BC "- Before Children!!!! Still wish I had just done a life 13 years ago......life lessons!!!

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August 30, 2015
They look beautiful. So much breast tissue. Lovely. PS did a great job. Thanks for sharing and God Bless..
August 31, 2015
Beautiful result. Thank you for posting your photos. Hopefully it will provide food for thought for women considering BA after they've had children and breastfed. A lift can definitely give you young looking "BC" breasts with no heavy, toxic bags in your chest. Enjoy them!
UPDATED FROM FiftyisFabulous
19 days post

3 Weeks Post-Op on Monday! <3 them!

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Monday will be 3 weeks post-op and I wanted to give an update. I was surprised by the amount of bruising I had and even my Dr. said he was too at my post-op visit. He said they will heal and slowly but surely they have - bruising & swelling are down. I am finally feeling like myself and so are my boobs :) I love my small perky breasts and they feeling of not have those large heavy things is very freeing to me! My scars are healing very nicely and I haven't used any cream except some lotion here and there when itchy.

I will say I tried to go back to work my 2nd week and it lasted two days. My boss saw I was still not myself and told me to work from home! I feel I am on the final leg of healing and I am SO looking ready to hit the gym. I know, I know but I miss it :( as you can tell from my "fluffy" love handles LOL
If I have learned anything it is patience is a virtue. All good things come in time :-)
Fifty can be fabulous!!!

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July 18, 2015
You look GREAT !!! I feel the same way, so happy with my small, now perky, breasts '. I still have surgical tape over the nipples and the vertical scar. I think they will take this off on Monday. Like you I'm anxious to get back to working out. At this age it doesn't take long for muscles to turn to mush. I've been going to use the recumbent bike in the gym the last few days and it makes me feels better. Not using a lot of tension but at least I'm getting some sweat going ! The energy levels have been low and I am trying to be patient. A good book helps. Congrats and happy healing !
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July 19, 2015
You look good. A lift really works wonders for some women. After baby issues should really be handled by that alone, instead of implanting those alien invaders. I really like a cream called "Dermal K" for bruising (which can be found online around $20.00). Originally, I bought it for spider veins, but it never did much for that. It does really help speed up bruise healing though. I got a doozy on my inner elbow, IV site. I'm just two days post op, myself - silicone B.I. removal. I haven't unveiled yet, but the whole thing, including the compression wrap feels really great, after 35 years of augmented torture! Removal required some courage, but I think it's the healthiest thing I could have done. Best wishes for your continuing improvements.
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July 19, 2015
Thank you for posting your experience and pictures. I wish i had just gotten a lift without implants back when i got them but I guess my thought process was that if i did that at only 27 years old i would be admitting boob defeat too early in life. Now that I'm almost 40 I'll take the fresh lift, and my own little boobies back. I can't wait!