I got a horribly botched boob job in 2004, and have finally come to a point in my life where something has to be done. Specifically, the skin and muscle has lifted off of my breastbone, and the implants are now touching. It looks horrible. The more that I work out and build muscle, the worse I look. To have them redone is very complicated and ridiculously costly. I'm almost set on just having them taken out permanently, but I don't know of anyone who has done this.
Has anyone had their implants removed? And if so, how bad do your breasts look afterwards? Is there any hope of having them ever look normal again?
As of now, I could care less about the size, I just want to look like a regular small-breasted person.
Thanks.
Thanks for all of your thoughts. Just to respond, Dr. Galante doesn't deal with my condition. In fact, no one in northwest Indiana where I live is experienced enough to fix this. I've seen 8 board certified plastic surgeons in the last month, and so far only one seems capable of taking the implants out getting things back together again and she is in Chicago. Gotta love how the bad decisions you make at age 21 come back to haunt you :)
I am so sorry for the pain that you are in.
I have no advice to give you. I just want to wish you well.
Best to have an excellent surgeon remove them, heal and consider your options later. Dr. Lisa Peters is very good, in my experience.
I see no one has responded...I haven't had either surgery, but wanted to provide this website so you can be sure your doctor is certified.
I googled doctors in Northern Indiana and found one doctor who said he was certified, however was not listed on the board and found this doctor who is certified in cosmetic surgery. Gustavo Eduardo Galante
You will have to register on the site, but it is free.
Best of luck.
I too got an unnecessary boob job when I was 22, and reading your post I am feeling thankful that at least they have not had major complications. I do remember that when I was discussing my decision with my surgeon I asked what it would look like if I ever wanted to remove them due to complication or if they looked bad after breastfeeding (they don't). She told me that basically the skin stretches to accommodate the implant and also there is a pocket cut where the implant goes so the breasts would be less perky than pre surgery and maybe misshapen from adapting to the implant. But it sounds like in your situation that may be preferable to the current state of affairs.
Remember to keep you expectations realistic, they will not look as they did before. But it is definitely not wrong to want to try and improve something that is bringing you down every day. Whether or not you have another surgery it is going to take some effort on your part to accept your body.
I too have not had implants, but i did have a breast reduction about 10 years ago. I did a lot of research and decided on Dr Geldner in downtown Chicago. Just thought you could use a recommendation for a consultation. Good Luck!
Dr. Galante is a very good doctor. My mother had breast cancer and ended up having a double masectomy and then having reconstructive surgery. He seemed very attentive to her wants/needs. I would probably get several opinions before I decided on anything though. I wish I had more helpful info-best of luck to you!!!!
I have never had a bob job, nor will I ever want one. I just want you to know that I think you're right about wanting to get rid of them. Go girl! I am sure there's a doctor for that :-) sure hope somebody here could recommend one.
A.,
I have not experienced your particular situation, but have done many things throughout my life that I've later regretted. Your mind keeps focusing on the problem in an attempt to "make it right," but as you dwell on it, the problem is not resolved but magnified. It becomes everything. I would suggest that you shift your focus. Today is Memorial Day. Count the blessings in your life, five of them. For just this simple exercise redirect your mind away from this one situation. It's like turning a ship, a little at a time. Research another doctor and some other alternatives to improve your situation. Do it in your spare time, as PART of your life. Don't make rectifying this situation ALL of your life. You did what you thought was best at the time, 6 years ago. Forgive yourself. It's going to be okay, whether you make a change or stay the way you are.
C.
