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Implants out! Two Weeks Post-Op
Here's my story. I am only posting to give other women out there in the same boat hope and to alleviate fears before making the decision to remove your implants. It's hard for me to wrap my mind around the woman I was thirteen years ago when I made the decision to get my normal, small (A cup) but nicely shaped breast augmented to a C-cup (under the muscle saline implants). Luckily, I went to an excellent surgeon and my new breasts looked great. I was happy with them for awhile, but gradually I began to regret them more and more. It seemed to be a vain, stupid decision that became a source of embarrassment more than anything else. Mostly what bothered me is I didn't feel natural. I started a serious running program and my big boobs just got on my nerves every time I ran. I was angry at myself for succumbing to peer pressure (a lifetime of being teased about my chest had left me feeling insecure) instead of learning to love myself just as I am. I thought about having them removed for years before I did it. Finally, I went back to my original doctor and told them I wanted them out. He did something that I would recommend for other patients with saline implants. During my office consultation the nurse slowly deflated both implants with a painless needle and suction. When I looked in the mirror at first I was quite shocked because my breast were seriously deflated (not quite as bad as the photo here but almost). The idea was to see if my skin would bounce back and for me to decide if I wanted a breast lift or smaller implants put in (my surgeon's idea--there was no way I would get implants again). I almost cried on the drive home because my boobs looked so bad but when I unveiled in front of the mirror, I noticed they had started to bounce back. I almost cried with tears of joy. Thank God for my thick Italian skin. In a week they looked really good. No breast lift for me. Now to get rid of the annoying deflated implants still inside me. I had the surgery and it was very fast and painless. The only thing that was bad is I had to have drains in for a couple of days. Once the drains were out my breasts were looking damn good. They are a bit lower than before (but I am pushing 50 after all) and a little bigger than my original A cup. All in all, I couldn't be happier that I went ahead and did this and I encourage all women to do if if they really want to. Just make sure you have the best surgeon you can find. That makes all the difference in the world.
Thank you so much for posting your story. I had my implants put in almost 11 years ago. I went from a large A/small B to a C/D and it was placed under the muscle. I'll be 35 next month and was terrified about being left with breast of a 80 year old. I'm scheduled to have them removed on the 29th of this month. My Doctor told me I should have very little sagging and after a few months look just fine, but I still can't help but to worry. Your story has helped ease my nerves a lot. Thank you so much :)
please let me know how you get on, as i have had mine for5 years and want them removed but is scared what they will look like.
Best regards
Kelly.
Oh my some of the pictures on this website look scary, I'm not looking forward to having my implants taken out thats for sure..... so scared but this site helped me alot. Do you think the cream I found at google.com will have an effect once I get my implants taken out? I could go for some natural size, I think I'm done with surgical procedures forever!
I have had mine out for two months now and I'm so happy. I was awake and watched the entire thing and at first I freaked out at how my breast looked but that changed after just a few hours. That's how long it took for the skin to fill and firm back up, and it only got better with more time. I like my breast better now than before my implants. It's like the implants (that I had for over 10 yrs) reshaped my breast, and now I think they look really good, and I required no lift.
I had my implants removed yesterday. I made the decision because I felt like a goofball walking aroung with D cups on my 5'1" 105lb. frame. Wearing a bathing suit was embarrassing because I realized I did not look sexy, just silly. I began to envy all the other women, whether they were large or small chested, thin or heavy, because at least they were natural. Plus, the thought of putting my life at risk every 10 years to have them replaced was not worth it.
The surgery was a piece of cake compared to having them put in. I was out of the surgical center within 2 hours, took a nap, then was up and alert by lunch time. Less than 24 hours later, I was able to go out to lunch and felt great. I am taking it easy, of course, but it was really not bad at all. And I look like I instantly lost 10 lbs.!
If you are considering having your implants removed for any reason at all, I encourage you to do it. I finally feel like my real self and look forward to wearing a swim suit or low cut shirt without looking like a doofus! Besides, if I want cleavage, a push-up bra is cheap and not life threatening. Having my implants removed was the best $2,000 I ever spent on myself!
Hi Kay, so glad to hear your good news. I am having my implants out in a couple of months, after having niggles with them for the past five years. My only worry is how my breasts will look after. I was very small chested before and my implants were a D cup. Did you look ok after, any marks or scarring. I am actually looking forward to feeling natural again, even if it means I am flat chested. Please let me know how you are now.
Kindest regards
Kelly.
Hi Kelly,
Congratulations on your decision to have your implants removed. I completely understand your desire to be natural. I was a small B prior to getting my 275cc implants making me a small D...very similar to you. I am 29 years old and had them for 11 years. As of today, 3 days post-op, my breasts are not "pretty." They are small and fairly empty looking and feeling. Over the last 36 hours however, they have begun to fill out ever so slightly. In doing my research, I have read that they will "fluff up" over the next year. I even Googled celebrities who have had them removed, and their breasts look very nice (Kate Beckinsale, Britney Spears, etc.) which gives me comfort.
I had my surgery on Friday and am back to work today, Monday. This morning as I sat down at my desk, I noticed how nice they feel. They are light, soft, and squishy which is a nice change from the bowling balls I had prior. The little jiggle as I plopped down in my chair made me smile to myself. I won't lie and say they are pretty, but they will be cute before too long. And I will take natural and cute over plastic any day!
I have two small incisions under each breast. They are about an inch wide and not painful at all. I've had paper cuts that hurt worse. Surely they will scar but my friend recommended a super scar treatment. No drains were required and I have had no problems whatsoever.
Don't let the fear of how they will look make your decision for you. They will look like crap at first but in time your body will heal itself and you will have a nice result. Just like when you got them...they looked ridiculous the first few weeks and then settled nicely. Same thing just reversed.
Keep me updated on your progress. It's nice to know others are going through the same thing.
Have a great day!
Kay
Thanks for replying honestly Kay. Having mine out in a months time. Now at 41 years old I have to start thinking more of my health than how my boobs are! They have been good but now wishing I had never played about with my body. I know they wont be a pretty sight at first but will work on them with firming creams! Also have had niggily pain for the past two years in my left breast and just can't wait to feel normal. As soon as I have had my op, I will let you know how it went. Thanks again for your reply, I'ts cold comfort knowing there are so many more people in my situation.
kindest regards
Kelly.
Hi Kay! I'm 24 years old, I've had my implants for 5 years and I went from a 34 small A to a 34 full D. I've been contemplating getting them removed for about two years now for the same reasons all you ladies have stated. They're uncomfortable, it's hard to workout because they're in the way and painful at times. I just want to be natural again. I am also afraid of how I will look post explant due to the stretching out of my skin, I was even left with ugly stretch marks on them. And another thing is the feeling in them. I had to have a second procedure six months after my original implant surgery due to "bottoming out" of my implants. Since the surgery, I never regained complete feeling in my breasts like the doctor said I would. I have nipple sensitivity, but underneath my breasts and up into the sides have no feeling. I hate it, and I really don't want another surger to cause this to become worse. I was just wondering if you had any problems like this at all, or if you think theres anything that can be done to help this problem? I feel like I'm so young to live the rest of my life with no feeling in my breasts. This was the biggest mistake of my life :( Any information you have is appreciated!! Thank you!
Jessi
When I was making my decision to have my leaking silicone implants removed and replaced, I was agonizing over whether or not to replace. Sadly, because my staff and friends never knew I had implants, I was worried about how I would face them - a 34A from a 32DD so I replaced. I developed complications because of the leakage and staph infection 2 wks pst. I should have just had the removed. Now for the result - I recommend that you set your expectations after removal a little lower so that you won't be expecting anything near perfection. Mine are a little mishapen (for now) because of the clean-up surgery, and my surgeon says in 6 months the tisse will settle. When I was told the new implants would have to come ut last week to enable my infection to clear, The images I have seen all over the internet show pretty successful results. If you get rough symmetry, and hea well, you would have to be grateful. Just be patient as I am. I have the added reality check of being lucky to save my life and all I have is gratitude. I actually love beig little again. I am 5' 4" and 115 pounds. My 34A with a small amount of padding looks very nice indeed (even though underneath my clothes for the moment, the poor things are still recovering and settling. Be gentle with them and you will be fine. Zina.
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