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Removing Saline Under Muscle Implants - The Woodlands, TX

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I've been following the journeys of so many...

rebecca65
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I've been following the journeys of so many courageous women on this sight for more than a year now, and I've been wanting to remove my implants for even longer. It's nice to see and read stories just like mine. I found a great PS who told me about deflating in the office first and I was thrilled. I'm going on July 6th for the deflation and then will have my implants removed on August 3rd. I am sooo looking forward to having my natural breast back-saggy or not. I'm ready to embrace my natural self. More to come....

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Dr. Rivela

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So far Dr Rivela and his staff have been amazing. Will update more after surgery! Definitely recommend him!

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June 2, 2016
What MD are you using? I'm 5 hrs from Dallas area?
June 2, 2016
I'm using Dr. Ravella he's in the Woodlands. I had two opinions and preferred Dr. Ravella. He also has great bedside manner.
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June 2, 2016
Looking him up now
June 15, 2016
Did you find a doctor?
June 15, 2016
How long have you had implants? I'm scheduled tomorrow. Have had them for 6 years. I'm also 50 but have been told my skin elasticity is good so I'm hoping for the best. I have gone through a lot of changes with them in the past six months where there a lot looser now I hope I didn't wait too long. Weight gain, etc. I need to lose about 15 lbs. Worried my chest will be really saggy when I lose the weight. Ugh, the unknown is so nerve racking. I will follow you. Wishing you the best
June 15, 2016
Hi, I've had this set since 2009. I've been following you and I know you will do great! Can't wait to see how it turns out.
I'm posting my pics next week. I'm 21 days away from office deflation. I'm very excited to get this done!
Best, Rebecca
UPDATED FROM rebecca65
Day of treatment

D Day!

rebecca65
Today was D day-I had my implants DEFLATED! I couldn't be happier....Dr. Rivela in The Woodlands Texas is my PS and he's great! This has been coming for a long time and I'm so excited.
I had this procedure done in the office and it took about 10 minutes. First he numbed the area (just a small sting) then used a large syringe to remove the saline. I had approximately 250cc's in each breast. It's been about two hours since the deflation and I'm just beginning to feel a bit of tenderness in my left breast. Dr. R said I can take Tylenol or Advil if needed.
I cannot express how excited I am to be almost back to my natural self! All photos taken today!

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Went to yoga!

rebecca65
Hi, I've been to yoga twice since my deflation one week ago today. And it's amazing how wonderful it is to practice without my implants. I've never practiced before them and I had no idea! I literally feel so much lighter and when I went to do an eight point pose rather than full chataranga I was amazed because I didn't feel like I was going to face plant because my boobs were so huge and they didn't weigh me down! I am going to work towards putting the chataranga back into my practice. Feeling so great....

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July 14, 2016
Very exciting! Yay! I also cannot wait to do yoga again without these giant hard balls in my chest!
August 7, 2019
You look amazing! Please continue to update on your healing and yoga changes. I am a runner myself but never ran before I had implants so I don’t know if there is a difference. I would love to hear more! Congratulations and I hope you continue to feel wonderful!