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31 Years Old, 1 Kid, 11 Year Old Implants, Under the Muscle - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I've been considering implant removal for a...
$3,600
I've been considering implant removal for a long time now and I finally set a date. I am having them aspirated in the office in two weeks to get an idea of what they will look like after removal. I really hope they look okay because I don't want to replace them or have a lift done. I will get smaller implants if they take them out and I am completely flat chested. And I'll do the lift if they are very, very saggy. I will post pictures as I go along. I've seen so many breast implant removals that look great after without having to replace/lift and I just have my finger crossed I'll be that lucky!
UPDATED FROM PearApple
1 month pre
They were deflated today
I had my appointment today for deflation. It actually wasn't that bad. The only thing that was uncomfortable was the needle with the numbing stuff but even that was bearable. (And I'm a wimp when it comes to needles) But now I'm dealing with how they look. I was hoping they would look much better as I've seen others who looked amazing day one. But maybe they will get better as time goes on. My surgery isn't set for another month so I have plenty of time to decide. I'm pretty sure now I don't want to get smaller implants. But the Dr. told me they could do fat grafting. One of my breast is bigger than the other so fat grafting would help with that. I asked if I did fat grafting would I also need a lift and he didn't think so. I'm glad to have another option. So now I need to decide... just remove the shells, do just a lift, or do fat grafting.
Replies (3)
March 10, 2016
I think you look great and they will continue to fluff over the next month. Good luck
March 14, 2016
Thank you! The first few days were really rough but I'm starting to get used to them. I'm still thinking I might do a lift but I still have time to decide.
March 14, 2016
My PS told me to wait 6 months to a year before deciding about a lift.. He said you see the most change between the 2 to 6 month mark
UPDATED FROM PearApple
Day of treatment
Surgery done
I just had my surgery this morning. So far so good. I haven't look at them yet and I'll probably wait on that. I decided on just a lift with the removal of the implants. I think having them deflated first was a really good idea because it gave me time to get used to having smaller breasts and to decide what I wanted done. I did it under twilight sedation which so far has been much better. I feel tired and a little out of it but nothing like with general. My surgeon was great! I have this terrible fear of needles, especially IV's and he even held my hand which was nice. :) I'm just happy that the surgery is over with now and I'm looking forward to seeing the results. I have an appointment in a few weeks to go back. I'll try to post pictures as time goes on.
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April 14, 2016
Congrats! I just had mine removed under local 2 days ago. Mine are very droopy right now & in praying they come back to live a little. : /
April 14, 2016
I had mine deflated first and then scheduled the operation about a month later. That way I had time to decide what I wanted done. They did perk up throughout the month and I'm sure they would have continued too but I went ahead with the lift while they removed the implant shells.
April 14, 2016
Congratulations! Did you have a life under local too? I have never heard of that! Happy healing x
April 14, 2016
Hi! It was called twilight sedation. They give you something in your IV that makes you feel really loopy and I don't have very much memory of the surgery. I'm glad I didn't need general anesthesia. I think the recovery is much easier and quicker doing it under twilight.
April 14, 2016
Awesome review, shame I've only just read it!... :) so glad it worked out beautifully for you!... You look beautiful n natural! :) [RS bleep]
June 15, 2016
They already looked pretty great, can't wait to see, live close would love to know what doc u went too
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Hey there, and welcome to the community! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Will you come back and update us once you've had your procedure? Good luck!