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41 Years Old, 2 Children, Both Breast Fed, Saline Implants Under Muscle 2000. Explant, No Lift - Thomasville, GA

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I have not been happy with my decision to have BA ...

nomoreboobfest4me
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I have not been happy with my decision to have BA for the past 15 years. I danced from the time I was 2 years old until I was 14. Most dancers are small chested and I was a full B most of my life(once I grew breasts that is up until I breast fed my first child). Although I only breast fed 8 weeks, I also lost weight and was the smallest I had ever been. I weighed about 115. I'm 5'4''. So, I think my breasts were not even a full A cup but again, I was okay with them. I had a few friends that had gotten BA and I honestly never thought I was the type of person to have one done. I was a little bothered by how they showed them to everyone at the drop of a hat. In public places for crying out loud. They let people look at them and touch them and I found the look of them to be so unnatural, like basketballs. Too high,too round, too hard..Honestly, I never thought of doing it for myself. It just seemed not at all for me! Until my husband made a statement to me one night. We were newly married. One year.
I wont share the entire story, but it had to do with watching [RS bleep] and me walking in on him. I got upset because I wanted him to come in and wake me up, instead, he was "enjoying himself" without me but watching [RS bleep]. He was embarrassed and I know that, and in his embarrassment, he said "Maybe I'm in the mood for some big titts and tight ass". In any other situation, I would have told a boyfriend to kiss my butt and move on..however, being married, with a baby, there was no leaving. We were young, and in love, and MARRIED. We are still together 18 years now. No matter how much time went by after that night, after those words, I couldn't seem to forget it. We should all be careful about the words we choose. They can cut like a knife and the mental pain it can cause just doesn't seem to heal or go away. Anytime he touched me, I felt he didn't like it. Which made me not enjoy it either, from being self conscious. Eventually I decided if I got the implants, I would feel better and he would love them. So I went to Dr Houston and after the consult, set up to have the procedure. I was right, my husband loved them!! So much that within a few days, guess what??!! I was pregnant. yep. I also felt better because he loved them so much, or so I thought. Eventually, I would grow to resent him for making me feel I needed them. Within a month my implants were encapsulated and hard. They didn't look deformed, they just felt so fake! Even when they "relaxed and dropped", they were rock hard at the bottom and my natural breast tissue was soft. Laying on my stomach was no longer comfortable. And so began the journey of the down side to having huge boobs would be. I don't know the cc's, but I was a full C small D cup as advised by my doctor. Perhaps if I had gone with a Full B I would have been happier. Instead, I had these humongous boobs. Wearing bathing suits wasn't fun. I didn't like all of my boobs hanging out for all the world to see. I really didn't want to catch the eye of every man and woman...but it happened and I would be embarrassed, and ashamed and uncomfortable mentally/physically. Trying to wear clothes like I normally had changed too. Before my BA I could wear shirts without a bra..I would miss that so much! Wearing a shirt without a bra with huge boobs is asking for negative attention! I felt like they made me look fat especially in turtle necks...I'm not crazy about those, but after my BA that was one thing in my closet you would never see! Strapless shirts that were so cute on other small chested women I wanted so badly to wear, but again, I thought it was stupid looking on me! Certain dresses I couldn't wear. I had such a hard time finding things that fit right. But, when I was naked and with my husband, he loved them and enjoyed them and so I'd feel good sometimes, but the resentment would arise and daily I was more and more unhappy with what I had done to myself. Especially since I never thought I would ever do this.
The older I got, the less I wanted them. But years had gone by and I was so afraid of what they would look like after they were gone. No matter how much I hated them, I just kept living with them. I'd wear sport bras to try and smush them down. Then I'm even older and my body is changing. My shoulders are killing me. The weight of my boobs were taking a toll on my body. I suffered from anxiety through all of this, which caused me shoulder, neck and back pain. I was having a hard time finding bras to lift my natural breast tissue and the implant was sitting in another way by this point. My nipples were almost all the way at the bottom, natural breasts sagging and the implant doing something else. SO SO SO TIRED OF THESE HUGE BOOBS! Aftter bathing suit shopping a few weeks ago..the dreadful summertime bathing suit shopping had arrived and here I was, couldn't wear any of the ones I wanted to. tube top bathing suits FORGET ABOUT IT!! I was getting small bottoms and large tops..even tried on an XL to try and cover all my boobs up...and the weight of them..drooping down. And tying the straps around my neck, to hold up all that weight was/is so painful and gives me headaches...so, I bought 5 bathing suits, none of them I liked, but was going on vacation..and, I even tried on one pieces and the tank top 2 pieces. I left the store with my bag overflowing unhappy from the entire experience and not happy with anything in my bag. I was DONE!
I went home and started researching the web and found this website. I was so thankful to hear your stories, to see your photos before and after. I searched and watched videos for over a week every day. Even on my cell phone, I'd be searching in public. I did not tell my husband, but I made an appointment with the same Dr who did my BA. That was last Friday. His office is an hour away from where I live. Gave me some much needed quiet time to myself for soul searching. While in the room, I asked to see my chart. I wanted to see my before pictures. Me,- just me, all natural. 15 years of this mental anguish had finally come to a place that I knew I couldn't turn away from. I couldn't stand another day with these things anymore! I sat there in the room, crying like a baby while looking at my old self. There was nothing wrong with my small breasts. They were beautiful! IF I could have mashed my rewind button at that moment, I might have! It was a very emotional moment for me! I drove home, in the silence, crying...I called the office within 25 minutes to see when they could schedule my explant. I could do it in late July(23) or Tues June 30. My moms birthday. I drove there yesterday for my pre op appointment and today I was up (not)bright and early to head back again for my surgery at 7am. My husband beside me. The night before my surgery I cried, I worried, I was terrified about how they would look, how he would feel about them, how I would feel about them? But I knew I had to do this. And it's done. They are gone! I instantly felt the weight gone, the strain on my neck and shoulders is gone! I feel better already! The procedure itself was 30 minutes, the prep time and waking up took the longest. But it all went well! I didn't have drain tubes, They didn't even make we wear compression bra or ace bandages..I just found a smaller sports bra and that's what I've been wearing all day. It's my mom's birthday today. We had been planning to have them for dinner, and I kept those plans. I would lay down throughout the day and I would help here and there. My daughters and my husband took care of me, the house, the food..but I helped some too. I've taken medicine a few times but my pain isn't as bad as the BA pain. There is burning around my nipples and burning inside, mainly on my right breast. I have looked at them on and off throughout the day. I can't see myself yet because there are dressings over my nipples, but I can tell that they are very empty. Very smushy and jiggly and small and flat. I am trying not to think about any of this because I knew that this would happen, thanks to everyone who had shared their stories. I suppose I had hoped that I might be one in a million that had theres removed and they just perked right back up. HEY! A girl can wish! They are not perky. But they feel so good to be gone and out of me!! I'm going to take this one day at a time. I know I can go back and get a lift if I need to or if "I WANT TO"...I will not be making a decision based on anyone elses opinion about my breasts! I'm hoping for the best. I'm hoping to make the best out of what my body does on it's own. I wasn't very nice to my body 15 years ago and I have to give it time to deal with all the stuff it has endured. That's only fair. I make the drive back tomorrow for my 11:15 appt. I will post pictures although I didn't want to. It's not easy to see this for me today. But, I want to do this for you so that you can see my story, so that hopefully, if you are looking for the strength or courage to finally chose to let go of the boobs and go back to having your breasts, that this might help you. In your own time, when you are ready or fed up, you can see that there are so many women who feel the same way. Who have struggled and who get through this with the help of others. Even though I don't like what I see today, doesn't mean I'm not happy. I am thrilled that they are OUT OF ME! Honesty is important and I just need to be honest and say that for me, there is some sadness. But, I never cried today. My daughters were proud of me. My husband treated me and my mom like queens. Today, I am loved, I love myself and I don't feel one ounce of regret. I hope too that my daughters have learned a life lesson through my experience. I have learned a lesson too. We may grow older but we never stop learning! Also, I forgot to mention that I found my birth mother 12 years ago. She and I have a very close relationship and we love each other dearly! 5 years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been fighting ever since! Can't seem to get rid of it. She has had both of her breasts removed and had chemo and radiation over and over and over. She is one strong woman! This is another reason for my choice to have my implants removed. For my health. I have been getting a mammogram for the past 3 years and I was told that because of my implants, they couldn't give me accurate readings. My daughters are 17 and 14. I want to see them become who they will be, hopefully hold their children in my arms and if I'm even luckier, hold some great grandbabies too one day! Being sexy fades and is defined in confidence. Being alive and happy and loved is the greatest...love is everlasting! Good luck and good night.

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G. Courtney Houston, MD

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July 1, 2015
Oh wow! I can't stop crying. Your story really touched me. Thank you. I completely understand. I'm going to try to write my story this weekend - it's very similar to yours...hence the tears [RS bleep] happy healing [RS bleep]
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July 2, 2015
I'm with you, sister!
Crying.

Hug, Birdwoman
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July 2, 2015
Hugs to you too. Whoa! What a journey we all seem to be on [RS bleep]
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July 2, 2015
You. Are. Amazing.
Your story moved me to tears. I've hada similar journey, right up to still being married to the man who said the hurtful words so many years ago. It's bit that am unforgiving, I forgave him, but it took until recently to reclaim my broken parts and mend them.
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Your results, omgerd, you look gorgeous. Gorgeous.

Hug, Birdwoman
July 2, 2015
Hello,
I had my implants removed on June 10th because of a seroma that developed in my Left breast last last August. It was a long process leading up to my implant removal but it was because I was diagnosed with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma All Negative caused by my breast implant. I have to say that I am also happy to get rid of the implants, I had them in for about 15 Years and I now feel so much more natural with them gone
July 2, 2015
It's so nice to feel like myself again. I had forgotten who this person was, lost her. My mind and my body are learning how to reconnect. It's a very powerful feeling! To stand up for myself and love what I see. Thank you!
July 3, 2015
My friend had her implants removed after one of them ruptured at work, she had been wanting them out. She told me before my surgery that I would feel so much better, and she's right ! The only thing that's bothering me is the sagging, maybe down the road if I can afford it I can get a breast lift.
October 17, 2015
Hi Kathy, thank you for sharing your story. Would like to know the texture of the implants you had, smooth or textured ?
July 2, 2015
I almost cried after I read your story because I felt as if I where you. Thanks so much for sharing your story. God bless you.
And by the way, your breasts look beautiful.
July 2, 2015
Thank you! I'm glad to share with each of you brave ladies!
July 3, 2015
thank you so much! I really love having my natural breasts back more than I can explain!! It feels SO GOOD!! No weight, no pulling, no hardness...just FREE! I'm am tickled to death!
July 23, 2015
Oh gosh! I'm in tears... I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about your mother. Thank you for sharing your story and photos. I also regret having these things in me and I'm in the process of having consultations with several PS in my area to get my implants removed. I actually have a consultation with the same PS you used, tomorrow! I'm so worried about what they are going to look like afterwards. I'm worried I might need a lift? Worried about scars? I had a consultation with Dr. Merriman in Valdosta last week. She said I wouldn't like me without the implants. And said I should have a lift and smaller ones put in. I told her I really don't want implants anymore... She than said she would remove them and do immediate lift. Not sure what to do? Really scared. I think it may be best to remove the implants, let everything heal and see what I look like before jumping in and doing a lift. I'm hoping and praying I don't need one. Did he do any kind of internal lift or close the pocket with sutures? What did you think of him? Your boobs look great! All the best for the future. God bless!
July 25, 2015
I know and understand all those fears you're having. I wish I could tell you what they will look like or if you will be happy with the results. I honestly feel that everyone who goes into this has the same fears, and they all have the same chances. The Dr told me he couldn't give me any answers as to what they would look like either. He did not want to give me a lift during surgery because he wanted to see what my own breasts would do. It takes time for the tissue and breast to heal. I still am healing after nearly a month. I have some lumps in my left breast that are finally smoothing out and going away. My nipple incisions are healing nicely. My right nipple has had a little problem closing up in one small spot, but not a big deal. I'm in no pain. I LOVE THE WAY IT FEELS TO SEE THEM AND FEEL THEM! After all those years of hard,fake boobs I carried around, to be free of them has been the best decision I could have made besides not getting them in the first place. I can see and feel my upper ribcage that I honestly hadn't in forever. I like how I look in clothes! But back to you ....I think giving yourself a chance to see what your breasts will do, how it feels without implants, not having the scars fro a lift, etc...the worst thing is having to go back and get it done. If you feel in your heart you don't want more implants, which will have to have more surgery later on anyways, don't do the lift and smaller implants....just see how things look and feel! Just keep in mind, remember that real breasts aren't shaped like basketballs sitting on a chest. Most breasts hang, are soft and not this FAKE idea of what a breast "should"be. So allow yourself, your breasts to be what they were made to look like. Don't be so disappointed. Someone has told us as women that we have to look a certain way to feel pretty or to look pretty. It's bull! Go with your heart! Don't put things off if you are miserable with implants. My husband told me this morning that my boobs looked so pretty. I'm glad he thinks so, but honestly, I don't ask him to change his body or to wear fake implants, and I love him for who he is...I don't care if he likes my breasts. I have worried about that before and I got those damn implants put in and hated them the entire time and resented him for making me feel I needed them! My oldest daughter told me how brave she thought I was to make the choice to remove those implants, to stand up for what I wanted! I AM HAPPIER AND FEEL BETTER NOW! I wish you the best of luck and peace with your decision. It's all about what you want! Your happiness! Your beautiful body! Let me know how you're doing!
October 17, 2015
Hi there! It's been a little while. How are you doing? A lot has happened over the last couple of months! Just wanted to give you an update... I'm getting my implants removed on Monday! (19th) I had 5 consultations with different doctors... Felt a lot better after talking with some other doctors... I decided to have Dr. Burden do my surgery... simple explant, no capsule removal, no lift, under local. I hope all is well with you. :) xoxo
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First day post op

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I slept good last night. I sleep on my back anyways so I hope this will help with the healing process. Woke up early with my husband. First thing, both breasts are burning but not too bad. I had to drive to Thomasville so I didn't take any meds. r came in, took my dressings off. Looked at me for about 3 seconds..said that hopefully my breasts would lift a little and the capsules will fill in time..he seemed in a big hurry. I asked if I could exercise or swim or shower..he said I could do whatever I wanted. He claims since he didn't do anything with my muscles or do any lift, I was good to do whatever. I'm sorry but I don't agree and said okay see ya in a couple of weeks to remove the stitches and turned to leave.

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July 23, 2015
So he didn't remove the capsules? Did he say why? How are you doing? I have appointment with this doctor tomorrow...
July 25, 2015
Sorry, just seeing these....He didn't do anything but go in and remove my saline implants that were behind the muscle. He said he wanted them to heal up on their own without doing anything. He does not do fat replacement, he doesn't do the internal lift, laser stuff etc...he was very quick about it all, and said if I wanted any of those things done he could refer me to another dr that does it. I was ready to get mine out. I had seen enough stories on here that I felt just having the removal done would be okay with me. I knew I didn't want a lift if I could stay away from that. I did not want more scars. So this was the best choice for me! And I've been happy ever since!!! Have you been to see him? What did he tell you?
July 25, 2015
Thank you so much for your replies. I actually had to cancel my appointment because it was over an hour drive for me so wouldn't have had time for the consultation as I needed to pick my 2 yr old up from his child minder. I have another consult with a Dr. in my area Monday and Tuesday. I'll let you know how it goes...
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didn't mean to send that review out..it wasn't finished

nomoreboobfest4me
So the dr didn't spend much time with me..seemed in a hurry to say the least. I had questions but he was so fast, I only found out that I could take a shower..which surprised me. He also said I could swim, which surprised me and he said I could exercise, which surprised me!! Guess what, I'm not going to. I feel I need to take it easy. I feel I need to have some sort of compression on my chest because my breasts are so darn saggy and squishy...so I'm gonna wear a sports bra with support and I'm not gonna use barbells or exercise yet..because my breasts burn and my nipples are draining....so I'm not sure what the hell that was all about. I drove 2 hours, 3-4 minutes with dr..took off my dressings and sent me home. I guess it's nothing to him, but for me, this is a big deal...so....anywho..still haven't taken any meds today. I went and bought a few bras. I'm going to need them! I had taken pictures on my cell yesterday and tried to take a picture with my regular camera..this whole picture thing isn't turning out like I'd hoped for you...so I'm sending everything in hopes it helps or at least you can get a laugh out of it. Notice the pancakes my oldest daughter made me the day before my surgery. She made pancakes in the letters that read "BYE BOOBS". I didn't cry yesterday. I haven't cried today. I'm still focusing on the fact that I have to heal and it will take take time...but no, I don't like the way they look today either..but I love the way I FEEL without the implants!! so I'm pleased with that!! After losing those big boobs..I'm able to notice more of my body and boy, I have neglected the rest of me...I guess I thought boobs was all I was about. I'm looking forward to exercising and tightening up all of me! Seriously, I have been so caught up in the boob area, I didn't pay attention to other parts of me. That's a deep thought! So , I hope my pics help..I will post more every day..and give details in my journey. I would appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers and thanks again for helping me! Day 2..saga of saggy boobs sails onward. and lets not forget the jiggly everything else...oh lawd!

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