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Looking to Get Implants Removed! - Winston Salem, NC

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Hello ladies. I have a consult April 16th with PS...

elisilas2012April 10, 2015
Hello ladies. I have a consult April 16th with PS to have implants taken out. Mine have been in for 30 years and I am wondering if you have to have an MRI or mammogram before they will do the surgery. I'm so ready to get them out. Not sure if insurance will pay or not even though my bra straps dig in my shoulder and cause pain, but I'm going to do it anyway. I found this website and have looked at it every day for hours to get an idea of what is ahead with this surgery. Thank you to all who have bravely posted before and after pics. It has really helped to see what can be expected. I appreciate any input. Thank you!

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sunflower5555
April 11, 2015
Hello, my consultation is 17/4/2015 my silicone implants have been in 18 yrs. wondering like you whether I will need a mammogram etc.. I'll keep you posted North of England
elisilas2012
April 11, 2015
I'll post what info I find out when I go for my consult. I am super excited about getting these things out. They are so heavy, no matter what bra I buy I don't seem to get good support. This website has been a godsend.
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Chickenhawk
April 16, 2015
I don't think either test is necessary. I'm having mine removed at the end of May and my PS didn't require anything like that.
elisilas2012
April 16, 2015
They only needed copy of mammogram if done within last year. Mine was last June. Surgery is scheduled for May 6th! So excited. Good luck with yours!
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Chickenhawk
April 17, 2015
Thank you! I'll be thinking of you.
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Dove1960
May 8, 2015
Hello, my explant is May 20th. They do an ultrasound the day before to see what, if anything, has leaked out or burst. Yikes! I hope nothing, but it's been 27 years so that's a long time. I wish you the best. The wait is so very difficult!!!
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Localoca56
June 18, 2015
I am on my own journey for explant my surgery date is August 25 I've been on the site almost every day trying to get
Visual of what I might look like
It's okay because I don't want to be stuck on things in me anymore
Mine are 28 years old
Post pictures let us know how you're doing
Okay take care
cherie millsaps
June 26, 2015
I had my done in Winston-Salem 34 yrs. ago. Dr. J. Howell was the PS. He has probably retired since. I'm thinking about having mine taken out. I had Cancer in my left breast in 2011. I don't think it was because of the implants, but I would like to have them out. Both are encapsulized. (hard) The only question I have is what are they going to look like when they are taken out? I had breast fed both my babies. After the milk left, I had nothing. I think I will have two droopy, stretched, flat as a fritter breasts. Would you mind telling me what doctor did you explant and lift? They really look nice and I know you are proud of the work he did on them.
elisilas2012
June 27, 2015
Dr Hampton Howell with Salem Plastic Surgery. Highly recommended!
cherie millsaps
June 28, 2015
Thank you so much for the recommendation! I will look him up! :)
UPDATED FROM elisilas2012

Consult tomorrow

elisilas2012April 15, 2015
Excited for consult tomorrow to get explantation! No lift. Just whatever I end up with. Will report back later tomorrow. Thank you again to all you women who have posted on this website. Feel like a have a new family. I'll post pics of my journey later.

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elisilas2012
April 16, 2015
Ok ladies, went for my consult today for explantation. I originally was not going to get a lift, but after discussion with PS and the cost I was given I decided to go ahead with lift also. Surgery is scheduled for May 6th. I'm super excited. I will post pics As time gets closer of before and after. I'm so grateful to all the women who posted theirs, so I will indeed give back and hope I can help others as well.
elisilas2012
April 16, 2015
Oh yea. As far as MRI or mammogram, you have to have had a mammogram within the last year. Mine was last June so I only had to have a copy of them sent to PS. I signed a release form at PS office and they will take care of the rest.
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georgiodecorating
April 17, 2015
I think you will be very happy with the results with both the explant and lift. I was expecting a lot more pain, but it was really just discomfort for the first two or three days and easily managed with medication. (I had more pain with my implantation above muscle.) Best of luck and do keep us posted.
elisilas2012
April 17, 2015
Thank you for your input. This is going to be the longest 3 weeks ever! I'm so ready to get my little boobies back!
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ROSEANN2015
April 17, 2015
All best and keep us posted.
svisint
April 21, 2015
I am going in tomorrow morning for my explant, and lift. also need a capsolectomy . Very nervous but the ladies on this site are helping me cope. lots of encouragement on here. Best of luck to you
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georgiodecorating
April 22, 2015
Good luck, you'll do great. We'll be thinking of you.
elisilas2012
April 23, 2015
Change on explant date. June 22nd. Had to change because of work schedule. I'm so bummed right now. 2 long months to wait!!
svisint
April 23, 2015
I'm so sorry. The waiting is excruciating. I was on the table this morning and wanted to back out due to fear. so glad I didn't as I had a ruptured implant that I didn't know about .I suspect it has been ruptured for some time which is why I had CC on the right side. I felt really pretty good once I came out of the grogginess zone but can tell the drugs they gave me are wearing off. I am taking 1/2 Percocet at a time which is making me queasy so may switch to Tylenol. Other than that I have been sneaking peaks all day. I must say I am glad not to have the hard lump on my upper chest. I will update more later. Hang in there, June will come soon.
elisilas2012
April 23, 2015
Glad you did well! I'm so happy for you!! Did you have a lift as well? Thank you for your support!!
annieaerobics
April 23, 2015
I am sure you will be happier since you added a lift along with the explant. I am so glad I had the explant with a lift and am natural now. It doesn't look pretty now, but I'm only on day 3 post surgery.
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Preop tomorrow!!!!

elisilas2012June 3, 2015
Going for my preop tomorrow for explant and lift. I'm so excited I can hardly stand myself! Trying to write down all my questions to ask. Can anyone recommend where I can get a front closure compression bra. I can't find any in stores except Victorias Secret and they have underwire. I will keep you all updated. I am so blessed and grateful to have found this site. I will share my info as things progress so that I can pay it forward to someone else who is looking to have this done. Thank you to all of you who share!

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