Info on Explant

[TamTam72]

Hello ladies

My friend who had a breast augmentation 6.5 years ago is thinking about having an explant. It's complicated.... she doesn't have any complications, and 1 PS she saw recently (mine, as it happens!) asked her why she wanted an explant as she has such lovely boobs . Basically, her husband never wanted her to have the breast augmentation but she persuaded him, but they have some 'issues' and she feels 'what's the point' of having nice boobs when he hates them - their sex life suffers because she's self-concious of them and he doesn't like her to show ANY cleveage at all.

Anyway, I'm telling you this so you know that the explant is for personal rather then medical reasons, so none of you start to worry!

She wants me to ask you, after explant, how do your boobs look; do they look worse then before?
Any ideas?

Thanks
Tam x

[MonicaLeigh]

After 6 years I would guess she would be saggy but that depends on how big she went. IMO this is kind of an extreme move because her hubby is insecure. It isn't likely to solve their marital issues and seems sort of silly to go through a surgery all over again.

[Tamster]

ouch.....your friend has a hurting relationship with her hubby and with herself...ask her this ....if she gets the explant and still her hubby is unattracted to her ...will she regret getting them removed???....big big question ....there are far more issues than her cup size in this relationship...

reguarding an explant....everyone is different...i would imagine the larger she went and the longer she had them the more 'deflated' she'd feel and look.....does she really want that kind of issue compounding the troubles in her relationship....again ...ouch.....give her a hug from those of us on the forum..

[jodyt]

depending on skin tone and amount of breast tissue the results of an explant can be very different,some people end up with great results but some end up with poor results.

jmho and i hope i dont offend but any type of surgery is risky we all know the risks involved any ps who was willing to perform this opp for the reasons stated (again jmo) is treading a very narrow ethical line,this woman needs marrige support and therepy to help and support her befor she takes such a drastic step and i personally would be very concerned at a ps who would do this with out recamending therepy first.

just so you know its nothing to do with it being an explant,if a woman posted on here that she was getting implants just because her partner wanted her to and was causeing rows about her breasts i would give the very same answer.

im sure your friend will be fine and shes very lucky to have you to talk to

[Nanny66]

Originally Posted by TamTam72

Hello ladies

My friend who had a breast augmentation 6.5 years ago is thinking about having an explant. It's complicated.... she doesn't have any complications, and 1 PS she saw recently (mine, as it happens!) asked her why she wanted an explant as she has such lovely boobs . Basically, her husband never wanted her to have the breast augmentation but she persuaded him, but they have some 'issues' and she feels 'what's the point' of having nice boobs when he hates them - their sex life suffers because she's self-concious of them and he doesn't like her to show ANY cleveage at all.

Anyway, I'm telling you this so you know that the explant is for personal rather then medical reasons, so none of you start to worry!

She wants me to ask you, after explant, how do your boobs look; do they look worse then before?
Any ideas?

Thanks
Tam x

I wouldnt have an explant for that reason....
I had my breast augmentation for ME, Martin had 2 choices, support me or dont. whichever, we would have stayed together Im sure, cos its not just about boobs, but I needed them. If now, he didnt like them, we'd still be fine im sure, there's just some things in life I do to just please me, and my boobs were one of them, I dont dictate to him what colour hair, what style of clothes he has etc, and he dont me.....please tell your friend to really think hard and long about this..... god id resent the bloke if it were me......thats another operation she's gonna put herself through x

[horsesgraze]

I loved the other responses on this thread! I agree with them all. I've gone through similar issues... to keep or take out during my dating stage prior to husband. I was a little insecure about having them b/c I wasn't happy with results.... I'm getting a re-do, but my man loved me, not my boobs. Anyway, deciding to get or remove implants HAS TO BE a very thought out personal decision. If otherwise, it will fuel the self esteem issues and make you reliant on what others think for your happiness. I feel for your friend. I agree that counseling should happen first. good luck!

[wannabc]

Congrat's on your upcomming surgery! I think their are links on the main page that show explants- I'd be really careful surfing the web for any, because of the hateful anti-implant groups out there... What was your ps's opinion on the outcome of explantation for her? It would be truly sad if she were left feeling maimed or deformed- and is he the type of guy that is looking to knock down her self esteem- that could be a dangerous path.... give her hugs!!

[pat]

Tam Tam, I don't know if you had seen this already but, on this site your friend can see 3 cases of explant. http://www.justbreastimplants.com/ga...t_photos_1.htm

My question is if this doesn't help their relationship, what next? I agree with the other posts, that maybe they should try counsling before such a drastic step. I hope they can work this out.

[Ivy]

Originally Posted by TamTam72

Hello ladies

My friend who had a breast augmentation 6.5 years ago is thinking about having an explant. It's complicated.... she doesn't have any complications, and 1 PS she saw recently (mine, as it happens!) asked her why she wanted an explant as she has such lovely boobs . Basically, her husband never wanted her to have the breast augmentation but she persuaded him, but they have some 'issues' and she feels 'what's the point' of having nice boobs when he hates them - their sex life suffers because she's self-concious of them and he doesn't like her to show ANY cleveage at all.

Anyway, I'm telling you this so you know that the explant is for personal rather then medical reasons, so none of you start to worry!

She wants me to ask you, after explant, how do your boobs look; do they look worse then before?
Any ideas?

Thanks
Tam x

First, let me just say that I would never implant or explant for anyone other than myself. If she's self conscience, maybe a small part of her is doing it for herself. I'm sure she has put some careful thought to it because she is wondering how she will look explanted.

No one can really tell her with any certainty how she will look. I have seen explanted women that look great and I have seen others that didn't. My best advise to her would be to think it over carefully, make sure it's what SHE wants for herself. Then she needs to consult surgeons, the same as before her breast augmentation. I would also advise that she do it in phases, have them explanted and wait to see if her skin and tissues will shrink back up before getting a breast lift, because everyones skin elasticity is different. Not all explant patients need a lift and IMO, you can't really tell with any certainty if you'll need a lift or not without waiting.

It's a hard decision to make. I wish your friend all the best.

[TamTam72]

Thank you for all your replies. I totally agree that my friend and her hubby have some serious relationship issues, and I don't think she should have an explant. But, she asked me to find out some info for her as she doesn't have internet access. I will definitely point out the risks of further surgery to her as I hadn't thought about that before. I guess the answer is that it's almost impossible to tell what she will look like after an explant, but I figure if she disliked her boobs enough to have a breast augmentation in the first place, she ain't gonna like them after an explant...sigh...I wish I could help her more...

Thanks again
Tam x

[jodyt]

Originally Posted by TamTam72

Thank you for all your replies. I totally agree that my friend and her hubby have some serious relationship issues, and I don't think she should have an explant. But, she asked me to find out some info for her as she doesn't have internet access. I will definitely point out the risks of further surgery to her as I hadn't thought about that before. I guess the answer is that it's almost impossible to tell what she will look like after an explant, but I figure if she disliked her boobs enough to have a breast augmentation in the first place, she ain't gonna like them after an explant...sigh...I wish I could help her more...

Thanks again
Tam x

honey that was such a thought full and careing thing for you to do for her,she is lucky to have you as a friend.

the easyest way of giving her this info is basicly you know how when you get implants we all say you just end up with bigger versions of what you had to start with well with a explant the best case serinio is that she will end up with exactly what she had pre breast augmentation, now thats best case,the other possibilty is that they will be saggyer and lower down

[Littlewitch X]

Sorry, I can not answer to your question but I just want to say this one thing.

I agree with everybody, and I am very sorry to hear that your dear friend has to go through this, just for her hubby's sake. If that's really what SHE WANTS, then, there's nothing I'd say, but if she's decided to go through this ONLY TO PLEASE HER INSECURE HUBBY, then she should think TWICE before she actually makes up her mind.

I'm sure she first decided to get breast augmentation not only to make herself happy but also for her hubby, although the outcome was not good. IMHO, I don't think her hubby would change for better even if she gets an explant. Like somebody had already mentioned, rather than getting an explant, she and her hubby should first go for counselling for sorting out the on-going relationship issues. Wish her the best & happiness.