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25 Year Old, 6 mo. post op, wanting 300cc breast implants out
UPDATED FROM bmmoncr2
It's getting closer to that time
As we move into the new year, I start getting excited that I get to have my surgery in February. I can't wait to have these implants out. I will contact my PS to set up a surgery date and get time off of work. I wasn't in any pain after my BA so I think I will almost be in zero pain after my explant. My boyfriend supports me as well as my family. I hope that my breasts won't look disfigured and that the skin retracts nicely. By summer I hope my breasts look almost as they did pre BA. Wish me good luck ????
UPDATED FROM bmmoncr2
Cost of explant
I spoke with Andrea, my PS assistant, and she gave me a quote for an explant with a lift which would be $4,600. That would include surgery and surgical center fees. I asked how much an explant with out a lift would be and Andrea told me she would call me back with a quote. I'm pleased with the price to say the least. I'm more nervous about what the results would be more than anything. I kick myself in the butt every time I think of why I got BA in the first place. However, maybe I would have been envious of those with big boobs if I didn't get the surgery and that I would have thought that I needed boobs to be beautiful. Now I know the truth and learned the hard way. If anything I've learned that our imperfections are what make us beautiful.
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4F
October 19, 2016
Yea I'm with you wishing I'd just never done it and oh to have my little boobs back! How we believe the hype and bullies!... But oh well, worse could be happening, and at least we learnt! ;) [RS bleep] Yea very normal to be worried about end result, I was but am happy enough with my results... Hope it all goes smoothly for you, all the best! [RS bleep]
4F
October 19, 2016
Ps Im sure it'll go well for you since you've only had them in a little while, if anyone's got great chances of looking back to normal it's you luvy so try not to worry! :) [RS bleep] can't wait to hear you say they're out n Im glad! ;)
R
November 4, 2016
I wouldn't get a lift if I were you! Yours look like they will be perfect like pre BA
N
October 20, 2016
Hi! I just wanted to be one of the many to say you really really shouldn't need a lift. You haven't had your implants for long at all! I had mine for 7 years and I'm your age. I explanted with no lift, and I feel great. Feel free to check out my progress.
Good luck, getting my implants removed was one of the best things I've ever done for myself.
Good luck, getting my implants removed was one of the best things I've ever done for myself.
B
October 20, 2016
I looked at your review and your natural breasts look beautiful. I don't want a lift either and would rather let my breasts heal naturally. If they had a bad result then maybe I would possibly get a lift. I can't wait to get these fake balloons out of my chest.
N
October 23, 2016
Thank you, I hope you can be rid of them soon! I was not prepared for how terrible it felt to have the implants it. Not painful, just so... wrong. I'm honestly surprised at how long I lived with them. Good luck! xx
A
October 20, 2016
I too am explanting. I am having the same feelings as you. The worst most expensive mistake I've ever made. Its only been 7 months for me. They never looked right and now I've developed a contracture in one. The worry and stress is not worth it. I'm older than you (40), have had children and breastfeed them so what I started with was much less perky and attractive than you. I think I'll wait on the lift. We can always do it down the road after we've given our bodies and tissues time to heal.
B
A
October 23, 2016
November 16. I don't know how I'm going to make it until then. I am soooooo nervous and anxious. I can't sleep or eat!
B
October 23, 2016
Sorry, I have a lot of questions. Are your implants under the muscle? How much is the cost of your explant? How long is the recovery or when can you resume normal activity post explant?
A
October 23, 2016
Don't be sorry! They are 397cc , under the muscle. I'm 5'5 123 pounds. I will have more info after my pre op this Tuesday. I don't have a quote yet because I thought I was going to have a capsulotomy to fix the contracture. But I've decided I don't want to go down the revision road since I don't like them anyway! They're too big! And sooooo uncomfortable. I'm a fitness instructor and they feel awful when I workout.
B
October 23, 2016
I do Crossfit and another thing that got me do get a BA is that I was gaining so much muscle that I wanted to feel more feminine. I can't do any chest exercises with out feeling like these silicone bags are going to pop. Doing a push up or bench press now is hard and running with these things... god, don't even get me started. It's super uncomfortable and I get angry. I just got done with a run and I sat down and bawled afterwards, because I'm just fed up. I wish you the best on your surgery and you'll have to let me know how your pre-op appointment goes.
A
October 28, 2016
I know exactly how you feel about the chest exercises. Yuck! I saw my surgeon on Tuesday. Having them removed on 11/16. Have to remove the capsule on the contracted side which requires anesthesia and more surgical fees so the removal will be about $5k. I can't believe the money I've sunk into this. I have to push it from my mind or I'll have an anxiety attack! As for recovery, doc said only a few days of discomfort and that's mostly because of the capsule removal he has to do. I wouldn't think you would have to take much time off if you don't need your capsules removed.
D
October 21, 2016
I agree with nola.lady that there is no way you need a lift. I think your PS is trying to make more money. I'm having explant of overs with local anesthesia at cost of $2,080. You should be able to have simple explant and for much lower cost!!
A
October 22, 2016
I have seen a ton of pictures of people explants of your age and size and these girls did not need a lift. I know you are happy with your ps, nut before making a decision about a lift get a 2nd & 3rd opinion from other ps's. Getting a lift is much more invasive and costly, especially for someone who has only had implants a short time. As always, good luck. You sound like you have come to a healthy outlook on the whole thing which is awesome!
B
October 23, 2016
I won't be getting a lift. I will have to shop around for other ps in the area that do explants. My mom told me that when she was pregnant her boobs were the size of mine and then when she was done they went back to their original size. So I definitely don't need a lift.
A
October 23, 2016
Great, glad you came to that conclusion. I'm sure you will be happy. Check out Dr Ellen Janetzke in Birmingham. I met with her on several recommendations. She is very good and has great reviews! (close to you in Troy too).
B
October 23, 2016
Thank you! I just went on her website and left my information for a consultation. She looks really friendly and nice!
UPDATED FROM bmmoncr2
Ughhh
My PS has not contacted me with a price of how much the explant will cost. I think I have enough in my savings account and I hate when I buy anything, because I want these out so bad. Lots of scattered thoughts racing through my head. Idk if it's me, but my face is breaking out like a teenager and has since July. I wonder if these fake boobs have anything to do with it. It's all hormonal chin and jawline acne. This makes me more insecure and inpatient to get these implants out.
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4F
October 7, 2016
Yip likely related, if not chemically throwing hormones out then stress! ;) mine literally got to the point they were burning!!!... Just tell your body they're coming out soon and the mind body connection may approve and calm a bit?!... It helped for me! ;) [RS bleep] lots of love for the road to regaining freedom! ;) [RS bleep]
A
October 7, 2016
I'm thinking the acne is stress. I was super anxious worrying about should I or shouldn't I explant. Once the decision was made and I did it my stress symptoms dissipated. Best advice I had from other was to listen to my gut.
D
October 14, 2016
My explant quote is just under $3,000. That's with local anesthesia and no capsule removal. And the consult fee applies toward the surgery cost.
B
D
October 16, 2016
No, fortunately not...I was surprised when I had revision that the PS didn't put them under. Not sure why...
D
October 16, 2016
Have you had any more consults?
B
October 16, 2016
No not yet, but I'm looking into it. My original PS hasn't given me a quote yet. I've calmed down though, because I have enough money now to get the explant surgery. I won't be able to get the implants out until February so I just have to deal with it for now and stay positive.
D
October 16, 2016
That's interesting you haven't got a quote yet...both PS I saw had me meet with their office person the day of my consult and I left with an itemized estimate. One was $1,000.00 less and they described the exact same procedure so I decided to go with the lower price doc. My GP recommended him and I love her so hope I'm making a good choice...
February will come quicker than you think! I can't wait till my surgery in December. Happy I am doing it in the winter cause I won't be able to work out for a month. Can hide my flab under sweaters!
February will come quicker than you think! I can't wait till my surgery in December. Happy I am doing it in the winter cause I won't be able to work out for a month. Can hide my flab under sweaters!
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