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tallgirl73 · 07-08-2008, 05:05 PM

I have had my implants for about 7 years and I just don't think they suit me, plus I don't like the feel of them. I am thinner now than when I got them, too. I think they look too big and they are heavy when I exercise.

They are slightly saggy, and I went from a 34B to a 34DD - I think the implant size was 425, over the muscle.

I am wondering if anyone similar has had theirs removed, and if so did they need a lift, and which lift?

I live in Toronto and I really don't know if any surgeions around here are experts. I don't want to get a scarring lift if I don't need one. I don't know of doctors here that do Benelli lifts, either.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

sweet-t · 07-08-2008, 08:36 PM

Hi, I don't have any info to share, but I am also considering having my implants removed within the next year. I am pretty sure I'll get a lift as well. Early in my recovery from BA I had to have my lefty taken out for 4 months due to infection. During that time, my breast tissue filled in and looked almost like pre-BA, but that was after only having the implant in for a few weeks.

I'll be sure to share any info I have as I continue to research my options, and I'll watch in this thread for any info others might add.

terrie

Ivy · 07-09-2008, 01:12 AM

It's really hard to tell if you'll need a lift or not after explant. Your breasts will have some changes to go through when you have the implants removed, just like they did when you had them put in. I would suggest that you do it in two stages, removal and wait a while to see the results and then decide if you will need a lift and to see how much of a lift you need.

tallgirl73 · 07-09-2008, 09:26 PM

Thanks for your replies. Its hard to tell and after 7 years and two kids I'm suspecting I will need a lift. At this point I am just so uncertain if it is worth taking them out, and having a lift which will result in scars. Or do I just keep them and feel like I don't want them?!
Terrie, I'm curious to see how you like your results so please keep me posted!

bangupcowgirl · 07-09-2008, 09:53 PM

Hey Tallgirl73
I Just Had A Explant And A Lift On June The 5th . I Absolutely Love It. Had Several People And My Dr Tell Me To Remember That I Could Be A Little Depressed About The Size Afterwards Being That I Went From A Dd To A Natural C .. But Let Me Tell You I Did Not Have One Day Of Depression Over The Size. I Love Being Little High And Perky Again.. I Had A Lot Of Tissue So Thats Why I Went To A Full C Cup, Let See I Had The Full Lift The Lollipop With Anchor. I Went To See My Doc 3 Weeks After My Post -op And He Was So Amazed At The Healing Of The Scars.. They Are Very Minimal. He Said That In 6mnth They Will Be So Light You Hardly See . Plus He Said If I Did Not Like One He Would Fix It.i Have A Wonderful Ps,,ok Now About The Pain - There Was None I Drove From Fl To Ga "well Hubby Did" I Had Surgery On Thurs And We Came Home Fri 10 Hr Drive Later I Was Fine . A Little Sore From The Ride , But I Took No Pain Pills And Trust Me I Am A Wuss. I Go Back In 2 Weeks For Another Check Up And He Is Giving Me The Dear Old Face Treatment Too.. Botox/radiensse I Am So Excited.. Anyhow Hope This Helps - I Had Mine 10 Yr This Yr Any Question I Will Be Happy To Help You With My Experince..

sweet-t · 07-10-2008, 12:57 PM

Hey Cowgirl,
Thanks for the informative post! I'm so glad your explant and lift has been a positive experience. Would it be rude to ask how much it cost??

I am going to have to wait a while, financially, to have the procedure(s), so I haven't gone in for a consult with my PS yet. Maybe I should just go now anyway...would give me SOME answers and a $$goal$$ to shoot for.

tallgirl73 · 07-10-2008, 06:45 PM

Thank you so much Cowgirl for your post. It sounds like it has all worked out really well for you and I'm so happy for you! Do you think you will be posting any photos at all? Just so curious to see the outcome! thanks again
Andrea

bangupcowgirl · 07-11-2008, 07:01 PM

Tallgirl
I Do Not Mind At All Telling You The Price.. It Was 8,000.00 And Yes I Am Enjoyin Every Min Of It. There Are Days When I Am Still Alittle Sore And My Excersise Is Still Not Permitted Nor Any Heavy Or Hard Work.. Dr Gave Me 8 Weeks And I Should Be On The End Side Of This.. I Do Not Have A Camera My Old One Took A Poo . I Will Send You Pics As Soon As I Get A New One.. You Will Really Be Shocked.. The Scars Are Really So Min.. *take Note* This Is Per My Situtation I Have Seen Some People Who's Scars Did Not Heal As Good.. But You Know Your Own Body On Healing.. And Remember The Less You Do The Better You Heal

sweet-t · 07-11-2008, 11:15 PM

Update: Well, I sent an email to my PS's office manager, asking what the estimated cost of explant and lift would be, and what the cost would be for a consultation.

Today, she called me (which surprised me, cuz I didn't put my contact number in the email)...said the doc wouldn't charge me a thing for the consult, and said the doc wants me to come in and talk about the procedures, AND "He wants to cut you a good deal."

Soooo...I have my consult on Tuesday. I'll let you know the outcome, of course.

sweet-t · 07-13-2008, 09:31 PM

Update: I go to my PS for a consult about explant and lift on Tuesday. I'll post what he says afterward...

bangupcowgirl · 07-13-2008, 10:27 PM

Good For You .. I Hope You Are As Happy As I Am With Your Decision.. Let Us Know The Outcome Of Your Visit.. I Will Be Happy To Answer Anything I Can With My Experience Of This Procedure..

sweet-t · 07-17-2008, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the info about the cost for you.

I had my PS consult about explant and lift...PS said he would not charge me the explant charge ($1600), just for the lift ($3400) and of course surgery center and anesthesia costs ($2800 total). So, around $6200 for me, it looks like.

Which means it will definately be a while before I can do the surgery.

mayaonearth · 07-17-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy

It's really hard to tell if you'll need a lift or not after explant. Your breasts will have some changes to go through when you have the implants removed, just like they did when you had them put in. I would suggest that you do it in two stages, removal and wait a while to see the results and then decide if you will need a lift and to see how much of a lift you need.

Thats great advice, and what my ps also said. When I had my deflation we did discuss an explant and lift, instead of replacement. He recommended if I wanted an explant without replacement we do that first and wait 6 months before doing a lift. He said that needing a lift was so individual, dependent on our skin's ability to retract or shrink and what we each find pleasing or unacceptable in terms of sag. I obviously didnt go that route..
Sweet-t, aww... so sorry to hear its that expensive and it will be a while for you. Sending good thoughts your way that you can be ok with things for now, till you can afford to have this done.

sweet-t · 07-17-2008, 10:42 PM

Thanks Maya...I'll be ok. Have a lot on my plate anyway, and don't know when my rheumatologist would allow me to interrupt my treatment in order to have the breast surgery anyway. I'll ask her Monday.

I was reading the quote from Ivy about doing the explant and lift in two different surgeries. I wonder though...because when I originally got my implants, my PS suggested a lift then (I was too chicken!). So I kinda feel like since I am 90% sure I'll want/need one in the future, why not go ahead and get it done at the same time. Plus, like I mentioned, I have to take quite a lot of meds to try to manage my rheumatoid arthritis---and I hate to think of two surgeries where I might lose headway in getting that under control.

I dunno though...I could have the surgery sooner if it weren't for the lift cost. Ivy, if you are reading this....what do you think???

Ivy · 07-18-2008, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet-t

Thanks Maya...I'll be ok. Have a lot on my plate anyway, and don't know when my rheumatologist would allow me to interrupt my treatment in order to have the breast surgery anyway. I'll ask her Monday.

I was reading the quote from Ivy about doing the explant and lift in two different surgeries. I wonder though...because when I originally got my implants, my PS suggested a lift then (I was too chicken!). So I kinda feel like since I am 90% sure I'll want/need one in the future, why not go ahead and get it done at the same time. Plus, like I mentioned, I have to take quite a lot of meds to try to manage my rheumatoid arthritis---and I hate to think of two surgeries where I might lose headway in getting that under control.

I dunno though...I could have the surgery sooner if it weren't for the lift cost. Ivy, if you are reading this....what do you think???

I would still suggest doing the explant now and the lift later. Even though you might have needed a lift before the implants, you might not after. Since you have had your implants for a while, your breast tissue isn't as dense as it was before your BA, because the breast tissue is stretched covering your implant. So if you have the implants removed, your breast tissue might fluff and take up some of the sag you had before. You never can tell how your skin and breast tissue will react. I have seen explants that look great and don't need a lift and I have seen them where they would need a lift. You can't look at someone with implants and be able to tell the outcome if they explant.

If you choose to do it in two surgeries, theres a chance that you might be very unhappy for a while if you can't get the lift as soon as you want. It's a tough choice.

sweet-t · 07-22-2008, 01:40 AM

Thanks Ivy...I really took to heart what you said about having the explant then lift. Even though I am about 90% sure I'll need the lift, due to my new diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, I am more eager to get these aching implants out than to have perky little boobies!

So, I called my PS and they are sending me new payment info about doing the lift now, then maybe the lift in 6 to 12 months. I should know something in the next few days, as my rheumatologist has given me the go-ahead to stop one of my meds prior to surgery. Thankfully, the "big" meds I won't have to stop at all. But, if my condition doesn't significantly improve in the next 4 weeks, we will be starting a different med that she does not want me to a)use prior to surgery due to increased risk of infection, or b)stop and start because it could cause a relapse.

I'll update on here...and be begging for happy thoughts sent my way as my big-boobie journey comes to a screeching halt!

Thanks again, Ivy. You are the best...

07-08-2008, 05:05 PM	#1
tallgirl73 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Sign: Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Explant and lift? Anyone? I have had my implants for about 7 years and I just don't think they suit me, plus I don't like the feel of them. I am thinner now than when I got them, too. I think they look too big and they are heavy when I exercise. They are slightly saggy, and I went from a 34B to a 34DD - I think the implant size was 425, over the muscle. I am wondering if anyone similar has had theirs removed, and if so did they need a lift, and which lift? I live in Toronto and I really don't know if any surgeions around here are experts. I don't want to get a scarring lift if I don't need one. I don't know of doctors here that do Benelli lifts, either. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

07-09-2008, 01:12 AM	#3
Ivy President of the Universe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Earth Sign: Posts: 2,737 My Mood: Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 1,131 Times in 781 Posts	It's really hard to tell if you'll need a lift or not after explant. Your breasts will have some changes to go through when you have the implants removed, just like they did when you had them put in. I would suggest that you do it in two stages, removal and wait a while to see the results and then decide if you will need a lift and to see how much of a lift you need. __________________

07-08-2008, 08:36 PM	#2
sweet-t Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Sign: Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 801 Thanked 579 Times in 462 Posts	Hi, I don't have any info to share, but I am also considering having my implants removed within the next year. I am pretty sure I'll get a lift as well. Early in my recovery from BA I had to have my lefty taken out for 4 months due to infection. During that time, my breast tissue filled in and looked almost like pre-BA, but that was after only having the implant in for a few weeks. I'll be sure to share any info I have as I continue to research my options, and I'll watch in this thread for any info others might add. terrie

07-09-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
tallgirl73 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Sign: Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your replies. Its hard to tell and after 7 years and two kids I'm suspecting I will need a lift. At this point I am just so uncertain if it is worth taking them out, and having a lift which will result in scars. Or do I just keep them and feel like I don't want them?! Terrie, I'm curious to see how you like your results so please keep me posted!

07-09-2008, 09:53 PM	#5
bangupcowgirl Join Date: May 2008 Location: mt airy georgia Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Hey Tallgirl73 I Just Had A Explant And A Lift On June The 5th . I Absolutely Love It. Had Several People And My Dr Tell Me To Remember That I Could Be A Little Depressed About The Size Afterwards Being That I Went From A Dd To A Natural C .. But Let Me Tell You I Did Not Have One Day Of Depression Over The Size. I Love Being Little High And Perky Again.. I Had A Lot Of Tissue So Thats Why I Went To A Full C Cup, Let See I Had The Full Lift The Lollipop With Anchor. I Went To See My Doc 3 Weeks After My Post -op And He Was So Amazed At The Healing Of The Scars.. They Are Very Minimal. He Said That In 6mnth They Will Be So Light You Hardly See . Plus He Said If I Did Not Like One He Would Fix It.i Have A Wonderful Ps,,ok Now About The Pain - There Was None I Drove From Fl To Ga "well Hubby Did" I Had Surgery On Thurs And We Came Home Fri 10 Hr Drive Later I Was Fine . A Little Sore From The Ride , But I Took No Pain Pills And Trust Me I Am A Wuss. I Go Back In 2 Weeks For Another Check Up And He Is Giving Me The Dear Old Face Treatment Too.. Botox/radiensse I Am So Excited.. Anyhow Hope This Helps - I Had Mine 10 Yr This Yr Any Question I Will Be Happy To Help You With My Experince..

07-10-2008, 12:57 PM	#6
sweet-t Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Sign: Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 801 Thanked 579 Times in 462 Posts	Hey Cowgirl, Thanks for the informative post! I'm so glad your explant and lift has been a positive experience. Would it be rude to ask how much it cost?? I am going to have to wait a while, financially, to have the procedure(s), so I haven't gone in for a consult with my PS yet. Maybe I should just go now anyway...would give me SOME answers and a $$goal$$ to shoot for.

07-10-2008, 06:45 PM	#7
tallgirl73 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Sign: Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you so much Cowgirl for your post. It sounds like it has all worked out really well for you and I'm so happy for you! Do you think you will be posting any photos at all? Just so curious to see the outcome! thanks again Andrea

07-11-2008, 07:01 PM	#8
bangupcowgirl Join Date: May 2008 Location: mt airy georgia Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Tallgirl I Do Not Mind At All Telling You The Price.. It Was 8,000.00 And Yes I Am Enjoyin Every Min Of It. There Are Days When I Am Still Alittle Sore And My Excersise Is Still Not Permitted Nor Any Heavy Or Hard Work.. Dr Gave Me 8 Weeks And I Should Be On The End Side Of This.. I Do Not Have A Camera My Old One Took A Poo . I Will Send You Pics As Soon As I Get A New One.. You Will Really Be Shocked.. The Scars Are Really So Min.. take Note This Is Per My Situtation I Have Seen Some People Who's Scars Did Not Heal As Good.. But You Know Your Own Body On Healing.. And Remember The Less You Do The Better You Heal

07-11-2008, 11:15 PM	#9
sweet-t Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Sign: Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 801 Thanked 579 Times in 462 Posts	Update: Well, I sent an email to my PS's office manager, asking what the estimated cost of explant and lift would be, and what the cost would be for a consultation. Today, she called me (which surprised me, cuz I didn't put my contact number in the email)...said the doc wouldn't charge me a thing for the consult, and said the doc wants me to come in and talk about the procedures, AND "He wants to cut you a good deal." Soooo...I have my consult on Tuesday. I'll let you know the outcome, of course.

07-13-2008, 09:31 PM	#10
sweet-t Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Sign: Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 801 Thanked 579 Times in 462 Posts	Update: I go to my PS for a consult about explant and lift on Tuesday. I'll post what he says afterward...

07-13-2008, 10:27 PM	#11
bangupcowgirl Join Date: May 2008 Location: mt airy georgia Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Good For You .. I Hope You Are As Happy As I Am With Your Decision.. Let Us Know The Outcome Of Your Visit.. I Will Be Happy To Answer Anything I Can With My Experience Of This Procedure..

07-17-2008, 07:43 PM	#12
sweet-t Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Sign: Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 801 Thanked 579 Times in 462 Posts	Thanks for the info about the cost for you. I had my PS consult about explant and lift...PS said he would not charge me the explant charge ($1600), just for the lift ($3400) and of course surgery center and anesthesia costs ($2800 total). So, around $6200 for me, it looks like. Which means it will definately be a while before I can do the surgery.

07-17-2008, 10:42 PM	#14
sweet-t Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Sign: Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 801 Thanked 579 Times in 462 Posts	Thanks Maya...I'll be ok. Have a lot on my plate anyway, and don't know when my rheumatologist would allow me to interrupt my treatment in order to have the breast surgery anyway. I'll ask her Monday. I was reading the quote from Ivy about doing the explant and lift in two different surgeries. I wonder though...because when I originally got my implants, my PS suggested a lift then (I was too chicken!). So I kinda feel like since I am 90% sure I'll want/need one in the future, why not go ahead and get it done at the same time. Plus, like I mentioned, I have to take quite a lot of meds to try to manage my rheumatoid arthritis---and I hate to think of two surgeries where I might lose headway in getting that under control. I dunno though...I could have the surgery sooner if it weren't for the lift cost. Ivy, if you are reading this....what do you think???

07-22-2008, 01:40 AM	#16
sweet-t Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Sign: Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 801 Thanked 579 Times in 462 Posts	Thanks Ivy...I really took to heart what you said about having the explant then lift. Even though I am about 90% sure I'll need the lift, due to my new diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, I am more eager to get these aching implants out than to have perky little boobies! So, I called my PS and they are sending me new payment info about doing the lift now, then maybe the lift in 6 to 12 months. I should know something in the next few days, as my rheumatologist has given me the go-ahead to stop one of my meds prior to surgery. Thankfully, the "big" meds I won't have to stop at all. But, if my condition doesn't significantly improve in the next 4 weeks, we will be starting a different med that she does not want me to a)use prior to surgery due to increased risk of infection, or b)stop and start because it could cause a relapse. I'll update on here...and be begging for happy thoughts sent my way as my big-boobie journey comes to a screeching halt! Thanks again, Ivy. You are the best...