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Removal HP 460cc Implants with Breast Lift

UPDATED FROM Zenful1956
11 months post

1 Year Later

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Zenful1956
WORTH IT$9,700
One year later and I'm doing amazing. All healed, 1st 3D mammogram perfect, and life is good. Living without 36G very heavy boobs is awesome. Living with 34C normal boobies feels darn good and no worries for future problems. Getting the bags removed was worth it! No doubt!

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Gwen Maxwell, MD

Gwen Maxwell, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 26, 2019
Thank you for the update! Glad you are doing well and feeling great. You look fabulous xxoo
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December 29, 2019
Beautiful results!!! So happy for you!!
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December 30, 2019
Wow, you can't tell you had surgery a year ago! Beautiful result, thanks for posting for a year!
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January 3, 2020
Yes so helpful!!!!
July 25, 2020
Oh my gosh you look FANTASTIC!!! Beautiful! I Pray my surgery goes as well, I am not having lift right now though. I hope you continue to heal so Beautifully:)
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July 27, 2020
Thank you. I wish you the best.
July 30, 2020
Thank you so much
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6 months post

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Zenful1956
Six months later boobies feel soft, natural, and "normal". I wear 34C bras and I do not miss the 36G girls one bit. A weird thing happened at 5 months ... I noticed what appeared to be a tiny stitch coming out beside my right nipple. I started pulling it and after 2 inches came through got my husband to help. Crazy it ended up being 7 inches long - pic attached. Yes it was freaky but didn't leave any pain etc. I did wash the place it came out with peroxide and neosporin for a week afterwards. I need to see Dr. Maxwell one more time and will ask her about it. This implant removal was the best thing. Going into my retirement adventures healthy and feel amazing every single day.

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July 15, 2019
Yeehaw lady - you look and sound aaaamazing! So pleased and happy for you! I had a stitch ‘spit’ as well, about the 4 month mark, but not nearly as long as yours!
July 15, 2019
You look fantastic! Thank you for sharing your story and photos. It really helps people like me who are just starting the explant journey. I have my consult scheduled for this week with a local doctor. After contemplating and endless researching, I can't believe I'm actually 'on the road'. I'm 64 and relate to your comments about retirement and not wanting future surgeries.
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July 15, 2019
Blessedat50 Good to know this weird stitch wasn't just me. Crazzzzy. I know you feel the same way I do about living free and natural. Plus no longer feeling like I'm baby sitting my 36G girls. I don't think about them much at all.
PlatinumWig Absolutely my biggest reason for the explant I did not want further surgeries. I'm retired and we will be taking off in our 5th wheel next year once my husband retires. Places to go, things to see and enjoy without thinking about my boobs. Best of luck with your consult and enjoy your retirement girl.
February 11, 2020
Thanks for all the input from all of you. Crazy stitches, was just me. Thanks
July 29, 2019
I love your pictures showing your journey, I as well approaching 57 and tired of surgeris have had 3 rt breast and 4 left not to mention partial mastectomy radiation. Last from under to over and not satisfied. Want to just get these out and get on with life! Thank you for sharing, I'm sure this will help alot of us!
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September 9, 2019
My before's look very similar to your and we seem to have the same skin tone. I hope my lift heals as nicely as yours has, you look great
UPDATED FROM Zenful1956
3 months post

3 months later ...

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Zenful1956
The only thing I would change is waiting so long to get my implants removed. Nerves and such kept me from doing it sooner. I feel amazing and love everything about my little boobs. I have 6 new 34C bras but my favorites are still the after surgery sports ones I bought from Amazon. I have no more shoulder/back pain and feel loads lighter. I use Palmer Oil/lotion but not really concerned with the scars. I'm finally, after many years, in a place of not thinking about my breasts on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. Life is GOOD!

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April 6, 2019
Look at you!! I can see why you’re so happy - you look amazing! Congrats on getting to ‘that’ place, you deserve it xo!
April 15, 2019
I just finished reading your post and seeing your pictures you look amazing .Im 61 and have a consultation on this wed the 17th for silicone under muscle.They are 13 years old but i've had two previous implants which were saline first one in 94 and second one in 2002 now these .I hope I have enough breast tissue to get a lift once there removed no more implants for me .I pray results will look as good as yours I don't care if there small just don't want all that sagg.Thank you for sharing your journey .This site has given me the confidence to final get this done.
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April 16, 2019
Best luck in your journey. I was also concerned I didn't have enough breast tissue. I like you didn't care about the size just wanted them to look ok. She did a bit of fat transfer at the last minute. Not sure how much it helped or how much if any I've retained. I was a very saggy B before implants so had a bit of extra tissue. I hope you end up as happy as I am. Regardless just getting rid of the implants was worth it to me. I don't want to worry about them....just live the rest of my life as healthfully as possible.
April 16, 2019
Thank you for your replay .
April 21, 2019
You look fantastic! It appears that your doctor has an artful touch. Not only are your scars minimal, they are also thin and very even (symmetrical).

I'm still saving for my surgery but I'd be willing to travel for great results such as yours. We're in the same age range and body type and I've had implants for 32 years.
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April 21, 2019
Thank you. I am very pleased with my results. Dr. Maxwell is an amazing "seamstress". :-) Wow 32 years. That is a long time. You will feel like a new person after. Save your pennies as it's well worth it.