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38yo, 11 Yr Old Cohesive Gels

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$$$

$2,984
Too funny, my son found an old wallet of mine today. Empty except for pennies in the change part but as I went through it there was one receipt stuck in a flap.
It was the receipt for my implants!!!
Ahhh, one part was for $1000, another for $4400! Pretty sure I paid $5700 total.
Ugh...at least that's all and there's NO MORE surgeries for them. Weird to see the receipt tho, 12 yrs old...

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What a journey for you! And congrats! I was once obsessed with getting a BA...it was all I could think about...I looked at countless pics of breasts...went to see a surgeon...picking a size...questions, questions, questions...and researching this site...It wasn't until my last appointment that I asked what happens when it's all over...these surgeons will say anything because they want your money...I see it all the time, women they say, "oh I love my surgeon, so nice, so caring..." OF COURSE THEY ARE- they want the money and know they'll get return customers because they don't last...the implants that is...and no one person could possibly know what they'll feel once they get to the other side...I read both sides of the spectrum and then I knew...it wasn't for me. I was going to love my small breasts and walk away before I lost any money and caused any pain to myself...I agree with what you said...it's sad how many women do this...it's as if the mind takes over and the emotions are in the drivers seat and they all seek to "improve" what they already have...I've seen beautiful women with beautiful breasts getting a BA and think WHY? I'm very small and ached for larger breasts and can say, I am 100% over the moon I didn't do it...thanks to women like you who share what lies on the other side...You should read my last two posts when I walked away...I have left messages to some who are scheduled and said to really think about what you're doing...we get caught up in the "excitement" and lose site of what's to come when it's all over...and these surgeons will sell anything because they are in the business! I was happy my surgeon wasn't pushy...and am happy you're doing well! Congrats again!
Thanks! So happy u didn't! I had wanted them for a long time and kept researching too...I think about the internet back then and compared to now-wow! There were poor reviews as well but they seemed to be associated with the 'old' silicone and they're 'safer'. I also learned in the past few years that my surgeon fired his 'consultant', the woman who I talked to about size etc, because she was doing her own plastic surgery on the side and drinking while at work!! And I LIKED this woman and let her help me convince to go a but bigger! Omg. I'm so glad I didn't go any bigger! I think the girls who've been really brace are those who've explanted after only having them for a few months. I didn't like mine within six months. By a year I would have trouble sleeping worrying about them and thinking 'what have I done'. It's just not me, I'm a bit hippie and prefer natural and then I did what? Lol
I think IF you think u want them, this is to anyone out there, there will be a point in ur life where it just doesn't matter to you anymore and the want passes. They're not important, they don't define who you are...they're NOT sexier to touch and feel cause eventually they'll harden, even if they don't show it.
So much to say as well.
But 2 things for SURE:
1. Hugging!!!!!
2. Laying prone for a massage!!!
Ahhh
Take care!!
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8 mos post explant, no lift

Just a photo update! Still very happy with decision to explant. Luckily I've had no issues and enjoy my kids lying on me/my chest!!
I think they've plateaued on changes/fluffing. Cannot emphasize enough to someone who's thinking of getting implants NOT to do it, eventually you'll need more surgery, your body changes as you get older or you may want to breastfeed. And cannot emphasize enough to someone thinking of explanting, DO IT! I was so nervous but am sooo much happier now. To think I only joined this site a year ago. I couldn't have done it without this site and other's stories and pictures. Thank you!
I really hope that my review has been helpful to others!

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Thank you for this!
Thank u!
Welcome. :)
Such cute boobies!! My surgery is this Thursday with no lift. It's pix like yours that helped me decide to pass on the lift. I'm lots older and can't expect to have half the spring or anywhere near the good scar healing you do, but that's ok. You look great, congrats!!
Thank u! Healing vibes sent ur way for Thursday!!
I’m 8 months free too no lift. I still have muscle distortion when I flex and a little saggy but I love being me again!!! You had a beautiful outcome!!!
Thank u!
I remember us explanting around the same time!
You look wonderful too!
You look fabulous and so pleased for you :)
Thank you!
thank you so much for this review, I downsized two months ago to 300ccs over the muscle. I was scared to explant, but now I think that Id should choosed this way. I want to feel myself again, and seeing your amazing results give me hope!
Oh thank you! That's all I wanted my review to do! If you've been thinking about it I have a feeling it's going to stay on ur mind! Good luck doing whatever u decide!
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Comparison

Top is 2 days post
Bottom is almost 6mos post
They've really shrunk up but I've also been doing more yoga.

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Amazing results!!!
Thank u!
You look beautiful, great result, you must be so pleased:)
Thank u!
You've healed up nicely. How are you feeling? I saw you mentioned you had some numbness earlier but not sure if you meant you had numbness since getting the implants or if the numbness was from explant surgery. The reason I ask is because I've had numbness since getting my implants and am planning to explant at the end of October. My doctor said there is little chance of any feeling returning but after reading some posts I'm holding out hope that I may get some feeling back.
Hi, sorry, just going through my profile & saw this. But I commented on ur post right?
I can honestly say there is NO more numbness, just gave myself a feel lol
Yes you did comment on my post and I think that is so awesome that you got all of your feeling back AND you look amazing!
Hey! How u doing??
Great results! Your skin seems to have firmed up nicely since the explant surgery, I am hoping my skin can snap back a little, too! I love seeing the explant results here on real self, they encouraged me to go with my gut instinct and get the explant with no replacement implant.
Thank you!!
If I hadn't found this site I probably still would have them.
I always thought I'd need replacement or lift. This site changed my life...as soon as I read stories & realized I could just straight-up explany, the date couldn't come quick enough!
I think I've used big sore boobs as an excuse to not exercise. Maybe you feel better and can exercise more. That's what I'm hoping for myself. How's it feel to run without holding your boobs?!? I can't wait!
Oh I'm so happy everyday!!
Back is so much better and shoulders. I guess I would feel a bit of a pull in my upper chest when I'd stretch far, so I wouldn't! So bad for posture.
I hope u feel as good too, I'm not a runner, thinking about it tho
Good luck!!