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Tubular breast implant removal
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Explant scheduled
I met with my surgeon again for the second time yesterday with my original medical notes from my first operation (fat transfer) and implant placement. After discovering in the notes I have 215cc mentor implants subglandularly placed we discussed treatment options further. I realise 215cc are fairly small implants - surgeon has prepared me to go down 1.5-2 cup sizes following explant.
Myself and my partner explained we want to start a family in the very near future so has advised explant and removal of capsules .. to go away heal, recover, have a family and assess how I feel about my body’s changes after having children.
I felt this was very very honest of him to suggest leaving a lift for now as may want to consider that treatment after having children to avoid having to have that stage done twice in a number of years. Who knows - hopefully I won’t want or need a lift in the future anyway. I am fully aware I will still have an element of tubular breast - some of which will have been partly improved with previous surgeries.
I guess the scariest part with explant is not knowing what to expect in that reflection in the mirror following surgery.
Wish me luck.. I’m scheduled for treatment 28th sept - 7 weeks time.
Myself and my partner explained we want to start a family in the very near future so has advised explant and removal of capsules .. to go away heal, recover, have a family and assess how I feel about my body’s changes after having children.
I felt this was very very honest of him to suggest leaving a lift for now as may want to consider that treatment after having children to avoid having to have that stage done twice in a number of years. Who knows - hopefully I won’t want or need a lift in the future anyway. I am fully aware I will still have an element of tubular breast - some of which will have been partly improved with previous surgeries.
I guess the scariest part with explant is not knowing what to expect in that reflection in the mirror following surgery.
Wish me luck.. I’m scheduled for treatment 28th sept - 7 weeks time.
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Consultation with surgeon
So two days ago, 1st August I met with a surgeon who was strongly recommend to me. He seemed really nice, I explained my story from beginning to now, starting aged 16 to currently 26. How I was told at 16 I had a ‘deformity’ - what 16 year old wants to hear that? Of course I wanted to be ‘normal’ - well until recently I realised - who is ‘normal?’ What is ‘normal’ - I need to learn to accept me for me.
The surgeon explained things in great detail, he was very honest about everything, listened to what I want.
I left hospital aged 19 with implants with no information about the implants or surgery that had been performed. So I have spent the last month trying to get my notes from the hospital that placed them. They turned up a day after my consultation with the surgeon, he said he would like to see them before making a true treatment plan as he wants to know what implants I have where they’re placed and the size etc.
According to my notes I have mentor gel implants, size 215cc placed sub-glandular.
I am meeting with the surgeon again this coming Tuesday with my notes to talk about the next step. He did mention I might need drains after surgery.
He gave me options for just explant, explant and lift and explant lift and areola reduction.
I think the lift will give a better final result, I want this to be the last breast surgery I have ever to have.
I want to start living my life, get health, have a baby!
I had to make the hardest decision recently to stop trying for a baby at present and get this sorted, get myself healthy again! Wish me luck
The surgeon explained things in great detail, he was very honest about everything, listened to what I want.
I left hospital aged 19 with implants with no information about the implants or surgery that had been performed. So I have spent the last month trying to get my notes from the hospital that placed them. They turned up a day after my consultation with the surgeon, he said he would like to see them before making a true treatment plan as he wants to know what implants I have where they’re placed and the size etc.
According to my notes I have mentor gel implants, size 215cc placed sub-glandular.
I am meeting with the surgeon again this coming Tuesday with my notes to talk about the next step. He did mention I might need drains after surgery.
He gave me options for just explant, explant and lift and explant lift and areola reduction.
I think the lift will give a better final result, I want this to be the last breast surgery I have ever to have.
I want to start living my life, get health, have a baby!
I had to make the hardest decision recently to stop trying for a baby at present and get this sorted, get myself healthy again! Wish me luck
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Good luck! I have tuberous breasts too. Need another surgery to deal with the puffy areola but scared. Hope all goes well!
Thank you.
Do you have implants too?
Being scared is normal, you'll be fine. Good luck :)
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Tubular Breast Implant Removal
Hey,
I have tubular breasts, I had surgery 6 years ago aged 19. Implants placed and Areola reduction. This was funded by the NHS.
I have had pains and problems over the last 5-6 years on and off. I have probably thought and worried about having them ever since having them done. I worry there’s something wrong because of pain. No matter how many times I go to the doctors they assure me all seems fine. My left hand side breast feels firmer at the top of the implant area then the right hand side. This alongside the pains and constant worry, I am considering implant removal. Ideally with a lift. I was previously wearing a B/C cup and DD/E after implants. I tried to block out that part of my life so I actually can’t remember how I looked before surgery. But I have come to the conclusion that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life worrying about what could be and getting on/off pains and problems.
It’s hard to know if I would be making the right decision. It’s very costly and am scared I may feel worse after having the implants removed. Advice on this would be amazing. I know there are few people out there who have tubular breasts but any help/advice ??
I have tubular breasts, I had surgery 6 years ago aged 19. Implants placed and Areola reduction. This was funded by the NHS.
I have had pains and problems over the last 5-6 years on and off. I have probably thought and worried about having them ever since having them done. I worry there’s something wrong because of pain. No matter how many times I go to the doctors they assure me all seems fine. My left hand side breast feels firmer at the top of the implant area then the right hand side. This alongside the pains and constant worry, I am considering implant removal. Ideally with a lift. I was previously wearing a B/C cup and DD/E after implants. I tried to block out that part of my life so I actually can’t remember how I looked before surgery. But I have come to the conclusion that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life worrying about what could be and getting on/off pains and problems.
It’s hard to know if I would be making the right decision. It’s very costly and am scared I may feel worse after having the implants removed. Advice on this would be amazing. I know there are few people out there who have tubular breasts but any help/advice ??
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Thanks for your review and welcome to the community! I hope you get some answers - feel free to reach out/update any time.
I just had a complete capsulectomy and implant removal on June 25. I can tell it was the best decision for me! I too started with tubular breasts. I went with 300cc textured silicone over the muscle and a mini lift to help with shape. Sometimes you have to listen to your body. I had severe capsular contracture, developed fluid that needed to be aspirated and tested to rule out lymphoma. I was always in pain. I couldn't be without a bra unless I was taking a quick shower. Compression was needed 24/7 because of the pain. One breast itched non stop. I just knew something was wrong. Of course the surgeon recommended explant with new implants at the same time... But I said I was done with the toxic implants. A month later, I'm feeling great about my decision. I had drain tubes for 8 days- that's not fun, but necessary. I had irritation on my skin from all the tape and changing of the bandages. But that's just my sensitive skin. I just bought a stretchy abdominal binder that I wrap around my chest above a shirt. It's comfortable against my irritated skin, compresses the chest area enough. I just have to wear another shirt over it to go anywhere, so it isn't a fashion statement! But whatever you decide for yourself, just know that an explant doesn't have to be scary. Then you can just be healthy and natural again! My boobs look great too! I had a 36B prior to surgery. Went up to a C. I think I'm back to a B. But they don't look sad and wrinkly or anything. It was good that I had some of my own breast tissue. No regrets!
I think that's what I'm scared of, them being low and wrinkly. It's hard to know what to expect when you've got tubular breasts isn't it? I had B/C then went to DD/E .. so who knows what I'll be afterwards. I think I have CC but the consultant will confirm that when I see him next week I guess, I have been getting pains in my chest/shoulder/arm for about 12 weeks now.
You will probably have a good outcome since you had breast tissue to start with! Good luck to you!
Thank you! Your reply has been really helpful to me. Are you in the UK ?
No I'm in Buffalo, NY
Did you get any other symptoms from your implant ? Pains in your shoulder ? Chest ? Back ? Almost like muscular pain ?
Definitely! For months. It would even wake me up in the night. I was hardly ever comfortable
I'm ok when I sleep it's more or less constant sharp or achey pains in my shoulder/chest all day everyday for the last 11 weeks now. I guess for me it's knowing I'm doing the right thing?
Have you felt instant relief from those pains
Yes! Immediate relief. No regrets. Do you have surgery scheduled?
I have my conflation with surgeon booked in a week today and will go from there
Did you have enblock ?
Yes I did
Thank you for your reply, I saw a surgeon this week he was lovely, very honest and talked in depth about everything I felt a lot more at ease after seeing him. He said I might need drains? You said you had those, how did you manage with them, I know if they're needed they're needed better to be safe than sorry ey? I was waiting for my notes from my surgeon who placed the implants he didn't want to treatment plan until he knew exactly what implants I have. The size. Where they're placed etc, so I am seeing him again this coming week. With my notes and we can make a treatment plan from there.
Not going to lie. The drains are uncomfortable and awkward. I bought a specific tank top from a medical supply store that has inside pockets for the drains. That was a life saver! The tank even closed with Velcro up the front. I highly recommend. Way better than safety pinning the tubes to your clothes... But yes. Drains are necessary. If you need them you need them. You will be ok!
A little discomfort for a short time is worth a long term happiness right :)
If I were in your situation I would probably consider having then removed or at least discussing it with a plastic surgeon. They have so many new techniques, maybe a good surgeon could give you a less tubular shape using your own breast tissue. Good Luck!
I too have tubular breasts and completely understand what you have said about not wanting to think what you looked like before.
Simply put, you should not have pain. Consider talking to another surgeon who has experience with this type of surgery and see what the options are. Yes- it will cost money, but it may not be as bad and you’re anticipating and there may be ways to defer the costs. You should not have to settle and live with discomfort. Check the site! Talk to RS members, ask questions!
Did you have implants ? And explant ? Thank you for your message, your right I shouldn't have to live with pain. I met with a surgeon in the week, he was lovely, very honest and talked in depth about things. I felt more confident about having them out after seeing him. I'm still scared about the whole thing. But I think that's normal. I've said I just want them out. I have accepted they'll be smaller, I have accepted that I have tubular breasts, I want to live a pain free life, lets get me there.
Yes I have implants and while my journey is not complete, I believe I had been told more about what my situation really was from the start- I would have approached it differently. Much can be done to create attractive breasts, without pain! If you want that, keep looking for the right surgeon- they are out there!
I 100% agree, I was very young and wasn't given enough information. And I just wanted to be like all the other girls .. 'normal'
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