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Removal of Implants, Replaced and Lifted, The hospital group - UK
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My name is Tracey I live in the uk and my story...
JoelsmummyApril 6, 2014
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My name is Tracey I live in the uk and my story starts when I had breast augmentation in July 2000, I had a very small chest 34a and wanted to feel more womanly so had 325cc above the muscle. I loved them, they were perfect and lasted me many years. Around 1 year ago after putting on weight and losing weight, it took its toll on my implants, they didn't fit the pocket and we're beginning to sag and look unsightly so this year in February I had a scan to see if they were ruptured due to the odd shape, it turns out the left one was and they both had capsular contracture, not bad tho for nearly 14 years with these silicone implants.
I went for a consultation with the hospital group and saw a lovely surgeon who suggested a smaller implant this time and a lift. I was booked in for the 2nd April.
I checked into the hospital, had all my bloods done, ECG and blood pressure and was scheduled to go into theatre around lunch time. I was soooooo nervous, but really it was nothing to worry about, I was asleep within minutes of walking into theatre and the next thing I knew I was awake!
This time I had a lift and had the implants under the muscle so the pain was different this time to my first augmentation. More discomfort than actual pain. I was given anti sickness drugs, morphine and felt fine although a little tired and a sore throat.
My blood pressure did drop and made me sick but think that was just from the anesthetic.
You cannot use your arms to lift yourself otherwise it pulls across your chest so doing things for yourself is a little tricky but it gets easier I assure you. Sleeping upright is annoying and hurts your butt after the fourth night of doing this but again I'm sure this will get better when I can lie in a more comfortable position.
I have had some oozing from my incisions but the surgeon doesn't seem worried.
He did tell me that when he took my implants out one was upside down, the other ruptured and I had more breast tissue on my left breast so he removed some from the left side to even out the breasts. The incisions don't really hurt, they just pull at times that's all and I have noticed some bruising in the middle of my chest. I cannot see my incisions as they are covered up but I am having my dressings changed on Tuesday 9th April so will let you know and keep you updated on the outcome of that.
I'm sooooo bloated, this is what is bothering me, I'm not sure why, I feel twice the size I normally am.
I'm on day 4 post op and feeling a lot happier today but my nipples have swollen so much this morning, I rang the hospital to check if this was not
Real and was reassured it was so I can relax.
I will keep you updated on my progress and if I can help anyone about to go through this or in the same boat as me, then please feel free to ask any questions and I will help where I can.
Much love
Tracey
I went for a consultation with the hospital group and saw a lovely surgeon who suggested a smaller implant this time and a lift. I was booked in for the 2nd April.
I checked into the hospital, had all my bloods done, ECG and blood pressure and was scheduled to go into theatre around lunch time. I was soooooo nervous, but really it was nothing to worry about, I was asleep within minutes of walking into theatre and the next thing I knew I was awake!
This time I had a lift and had the implants under the muscle so the pain was different this time to my first augmentation. More discomfort than actual pain. I was given anti sickness drugs, morphine and felt fine although a little tired and a sore throat.
My blood pressure did drop and made me sick but think that was just from the anesthetic.
You cannot use your arms to lift yourself otherwise it pulls across your chest so doing things for yourself is a little tricky but it gets easier I assure you. Sleeping upright is annoying and hurts your butt after the fourth night of doing this but again I'm sure this will get better when I can lie in a more comfortable position.
I have had some oozing from my incisions but the surgeon doesn't seem worried.
He did tell me that when he took my implants out one was upside down, the other ruptured and I had more breast tissue on my left breast so he removed some from the left side to even out the breasts. The incisions don't really hurt, they just pull at times that's all and I have noticed some bruising in the middle of my chest. I cannot see my incisions as they are covered up but I am having my dressings changed on Tuesday 9th April so will let you know and keep you updated on the outcome of that.
I'm sooooo bloated, this is what is bothering me, I'm not sure why, I feel twice the size I normally am.
I'm on day 4 post op and feeling a lot happier today but my nipples have swollen so much this morning, I rang the hospital to check if this was not
Real and was reassured it was so I can relax.
I will keep you updated on my progress and if I can help anyone about to go through this or in the same boat as me, then please feel free to ask any questions and I will help where I can.
Much love
Tracey
UPDATED FROM Joelsmummy
7 days post
Post op pictures
JoelsmummyApril 9, 2014
Here are some pictures, the first is four days post op, the sexing with no dressings is one week post op (today).
I do have a bright yellowish ooze from the nipple scar, quite watery which is a bit worrying but I have been told to keep an eye on it but pleased so far with the results. Dressings are now bavk on for another week.
I do have a bright yellowish ooze from the nipple scar, quite watery which is a bit worrying but I have been told to keep an eye on it but pleased so far with the results. Dressings are now bavk on for another week.
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April 10, 2014
Thanks so much for posting your experience! I am researching the same procedure, although my implants haven't leaked, so it is really great to read what the actual recovery process is like for changing to under the muscle with a lift. Any details and advice you can give will be very much appreciated.
April 10, 2014
No problem prrrrple happy to help where I can.
If you go ahead with the surgery I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the results, it's just a longer healing process having the lift along side implants. When I just had implants above the muscle all then years ago, the recovery was quick and things like having a full shower happen a lot quicker, but im trying to be patient as I can see the results are looking good so far.
Any questions feel free to ask x
April 11, 2014
Tracey,
Thanks for sharing your experience! My lift with implants is scheduled for the 16th. I'm so excited....but also a little worried about freaking out the first several weeks until the scars settle down a bit. How long before they let you take a shower? How did you wash your hair? I've heard we're not supposed to raise our arms above our head for awhile. BTW you look great!
April 11, 2014
Hi ya!!!.... Oooo I'm excited for you! Not long to wait!
I am still taped up with dressings, the pic without any was taken at my one week post op appointment on the 9th.... I didn't dare look, my hubby took the pic so I could look when I was feeling brave after, I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to yucky things lol but had nothing to worry about so don't worry at all. All the stitches I have are internal and dissolvable and I'm sure that's what they do across the board mostly??
I'm only 9 days post op but so far so good, the only discomfort for me is my muscle under my right arm that goes into your chest, it keeps going into spasm for some reason but apart from that I'm not on any medication at all as no real pain so try not not worry too much :-)
I have a bottom half shower from the waist down and then my daughter washes my hair with me leant over the shower cubicle but I didn't bother with the hair for the first few days. I just let it air dry and figure I'm clean, maybe not perfect hair but who cares.
Thank you for the compliment, cannot wait to feel "normal" again lol x
If you need to know anything else then please just ask x

April 15, 2014
So good to see you're healing and getting back the body you wanted. Sounds great that the implants lasted over 12 years. I also just got a lift just on one side and I feel more sensitivity on that side. I'm also bloated (after a tummy tuck couple months ago) so this swelling is noticeable. Did you have draining tubes? I didn't and that's why I'm attributing the bloating to that fluid. Rest and nourish yourself. Hope you continue to get well. Thank you for sharing.
April 16, 2014
Hi ladies I had my two week post op appointment today. I was hoping to get my dressings off today as they itch me like crazy!..... But underneath my breasts they have not quite healed enough to go without so I will have to wait another ten days. I want to make sure I heal properly so snother ten days isn't too bad.
Ian allowed to start driving now, a bit nervous about this as it hurts just to even do a bit if dusting, it seems to pull across my chest, the implants went below the muscle so I'm thinking it's that and not actually the lift that is bothering me??
I have added a pic and there is Definate improvement in the last week x
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