Silicone implant removal 10 years post op
Hi there! I had bilateral mas in 2013 with lat flap recon and silicone implants. I am not having leaking, rupture or misplacement issues. I do find them uncomfortable however and since I am at the 10 year mark and recently learned they were recalled, am considering removing them and not replacing them. I am 64 years old and on my husband's insurance plan. I am interested to learn of others who have done the same. Were you happy with the results? Do you feel better? Ok with how you look? I was a B cup until I developed Fibrocystic breasts and they got bigger. When diagnosed years later, surgeon recommended a size similar to what I was at the time. I went with it and it made me a C/D and now with aging they are bigger than they need to be. My current surgeon said I will most likely be a B cup after removal. If they are a full B and not deflated looking, I think I will be happy. The current situation has me always aware I have implants, they are cold and I have weird random pains in them. I don't know if this is do to the lat flap surgery, phantom pains or what. It is hard to get a plastic surgeon to acknowledge these things. Side effects are different for each person and they would not know unless they experience it themselves. My plastic surgeon did a beautiful cosmetic job in 2013, I am just uncomfortable most of the time. Is this how others feel too? Thanks for any advice and input.
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Hi @rosiesavannah,
We're so sorry you haven't received any responses yet, so we've moved your post to the Reconstruction forum in the hopes you'll get some more attention.
In the meantime, you might be interested in our content on Breast Implant Removal (Explant Surgery).
We hope this helps and that we hear more from you soon!
—The Mods
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Hi there! I also had the same surgery in 2013. Like you, I have random pains and find my implants to be cold. They are also a bit too large and may have changed shape on my non-lat side. I’m actually getting an MRI next week to make sure my silicone implants are not leaking. I am interested in removing these implants and at least going smaller, but not sure how that would work with my previous reconstruction. I’m very interested in hearing about other people’s experience removing their implants or going with smaller ones years after their lat flap reconstruction - especially with previously radiated skin.
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I have a slightly different scenario but haven't found a lot of discussion about having current implants under the muscle. (10 yrs ago) Then being diagnosed with breast cancer and having to make a decision about reconstruction. The 2 choices were to stay the same size I am 36 D-DD where they could save the nipples. But gravity would not be my friend. (I'm 66) Or go smaller and perkier but they couldn't save the nipples.
Either procedure would be done at the same time as the double mastectomy. This particular doctor does not take Medicare so, all out of pocket and it's expensive!
Im also wondering about muscle strength and atrophy during the recovery time. I'm a potter and need that strength back as soon as possible!
Any insight is greatly appreciated!
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Hello,
I had explant surgery 2 days ago of silicone gummies after 9 years, double Mx. It’s too early to really comment on whether I feel better or not, but I can say that I’m glad it’s done and I won’t need to face another surgery as I get older. The implants never felt right, were cold, and had muscle spasms for years. They had shrunk in size and were no longer even. I’m very interested to see if my fatigue and joint aches improve.
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