LoveBug
07-09-2003, 02:59 AM
hey :) i'm considering getting breast implants (yes, maybe i HAVE sold out, but i don't care anymore) i was reading up on it and heard about all the risks, but i was wondering if there is anyone who actually had the problem of an implant busting, or whathaveyou? any replies would be really helpful, i've heard some horror stories, but that could just be like the "chances of getting struck by lightening" thing, you know? i'm really worried about the risks, but i am really unsatisfied with my body......what to do?
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Geneva
07-09-2003, 01:08 PM
I had my first set of breast implants 27 years ago.
Saline over the muscle. They started to get hard immediately. They eventually became very hard and distorted. The incision was made through the nipple.
I lost all sensataion. I waited 20 years before I had a redo. I was convinced that I was being punished for being so vain. I then had saline under the muscle and am happy with them now. Only thing is the size. Looks like I had a breast reduction. Didn't communicate too well with the doctor and I was at first just relieved to think I would have soft breasts. Anyway my biggest regret still is the lack of sensation...I feel no touch....nothing...it use to be a sexual turn on now I feel totally detached.
Saline over the muscle. They started to get hard immediately. They eventually became very hard and distorted. The incision was made through the nipple.
I lost all sensataion. I waited 20 years before I had a redo. I was convinced that I was being punished for being so vain. I then had saline under the muscle and am happy with them now. Only thing is the size. Looks like I had a breast reduction. Didn't communicate too well with the doctor and I was at first just relieved to think I would have soft breasts. Anyway my biggest regret still is the lack of sensation...I feel no touch....nothing...it use to be a sexual turn on now I feel totally detached.
redeemed
07-17-2003, 11:27 PM
I had saline breast implants and it was the worst mistake of my life. I had them under the muscle, and in 8 months my previous good health was destroyed. I suffered all kinds of miserable symptoms, like fatigue, vision problems, brain fog, memory problems, concentration problems, muscle weakness. I had the implants removed and it took over 3 years for my problems to clear up and in the end I was diagnosed with Hashimotos autoimmune thyroid disease. I thought saline implants were the safest on the market, but for me, they brought a nightmare to my life, cost me huge amounts of money, took away my robust health, and left me with scars, loss of sensation and this autoimmune condition. Save your money...
lovemythreeguys2002
07-18-2003, 12:49 AM
I just have to jump in here :) It is estimated that 15-25% of the population has thyroid disease, many of those still undiagnosed...so there is no way to know if someone would have gotten anyway, since it's quite common.
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Hashimoto's~Hypo
50 mcg's of Synthroid
DX'd in May 2003
cristyanne
07-24-2003, 01:25 AM
Hi,
I would think twice about it. I ve had mine for 21 years now and am waiting for the day I have the money and nerve to remove them, I hate surgery. Mine are beautiful but not worth the emotional havoc Ive had. I am having some health problems now that I do not know yet if could be related but really am concerned. I did have nerve damage right after surgery. My nipples are TOO sensitive which can almost be painful at times and embarrasing as they stay erect always. the sides of my breasts are somewhat numb, my scar area under my arms are numb. I have silicone and saline combination implants and they are under the muscle. I would love to see a forum somewhere just for breast implants and the various manufactorers of them to compare how they are doing in various patients who has had them long term. I know one day soon I will have to bite the bullet for my peace of mind and remove them. If I do, I wont replace them with saline ones. I might get some reconstructive surgery to pull the loose skin up, but no more implants.
cristyann (I have to add the cosmetic result I had was very good and you would not know to this day i had implants), I will miss them when I let them go cosmetically, but not emotionally. It is so bizare because I got them to feel better about my looks and now they are making me feel bad emotionally, my ex boyfriend talked me into getting them, did not take alot though because I was teased as a younger girl about not being well endowed.
I would think twice about it. I ve had mine for 21 years now and am waiting for the day I have the money and nerve to remove them, I hate surgery. Mine are beautiful but not worth the emotional havoc Ive had. I am having some health problems now that I do not know yet if could be related but really am concerned. I did have nerve damage right after surgery. My nipples are TOO sensitive which can almost be painful at times and embarrasing as they stay erect always. the sides of my breasts are somewhat numb, my scar area under my arms are numb. I have silicone and saline combination implants and they are under the muscle. I would love to see a forum somewhere just for breast implants and the various manufactorers of them to compare how they are doing in various patients who has had them long term. I know one day soon I will have to bite the bullet for my peace of mind and remove them. If I do, I wont replace them with saline ones. I might get some reconstructive surgery to pull the loose skin up, but no more implants.
cristyann (I have to add the cosmetic result I had was very good and you would not know to this day i had implants), I will miss them when I let them go cosmetically, but not emotionally. It is so bizare because I got them to feel better about my looks and now they are making me feel bad emotionally, my ex boyfriend talked me into getting them, did not take alot though because I was teased as a younger girl about not being well endowed.
Janet in Texas
07-31-2003, 04:29 PM
Cristyann,
When you say you have a combo saline and silicone, do you mean you have double lumins? I had those also and one of my ruptured after 6 1/2 years. I now have silicone.
If you are having some issues that are related to your implants, I would hope that your insurance might pay for removal. Alot of them pay for removal as long as you are not having any put back in during the same surgery. My insurance paid for my removal. I went back 4 months later and had a new set put in when I was recovered from the infected rupture.
When you say you have a combo saline and silicone, do you mean you have double lumins? I had those also and one of my ruptured after 6 1/2 years. I now have silicone.
If you are having some issues that are related to your implants, I would hope that your insurance might pay for removal. Alot of them pay for removal as long as you are not having any put back in during the same surgery. My insurance paid for my removal. I went back 4 months later and had a new set put in when I was recovered from the infected rupture.
LoveBug
08-06-2003, 07:45 PM
what do the doctors give you for an infrection like that? it sounds awful! thanks for your replies, you guys, i hope everything goes well for all of you in life ahead.
daldre1269
08-06-2003, 08:30 PM
After getting implants in may of 2001 I developed fibromyalgia/hypothyroid.... but I actually think I had symptoms of hypo way prior to the surgery. The surgery seemed to throw me into full blown hypothyroid.
For those susceptible to autoimmune disorders I do believe there is a risk.
Would I do it all over again? I don't know.... I am fully medicated now and the boobs are beautiful but I still am having trouble losing the hypo weight whereas I never had a problem prior to the surgery.
Hmmm... big butt... or big boobs.... hmmm I think I would have rather kept the butt.
It's a tough call.. now that I look back it was so major... the puking.. the pain... I really dissed my body and I feel guilty about that.
Boobs will NEVER make you feel whole, never replace what for you may be missing./.... atleast that's what I think after all is said and done.
For those susceptible to autoimmune disorders I do believe there is a risk.
Would I do it all over again? I don't know.... I am fully medicated now and the boobs are beautiful but I still am having trouble losing the hypo weight whereas I never had a problem prior to the surgery.
Hmmm... big butt... or big boobs.... hmmm I think I would have rather kept the butt.
It's a tough call.. now that I look back it was so major... the puking.. the pain... I really dissed my body and I feel guilty about that.
Boobs will NEVER make you feel whole, never replace what for you may be missing./.... atleast that's what I think after all is said and done.
ritamymom
08-18-2003, 01:16 AM
I just had my implants done in May 2003, they look great & look very natural. Im 47, breastfeed my children, my boobs were small & flat. I didnt go too big, I think that is the problem for some women they go to big, I went from a small 34B to a full 34C. Cosmetic surgery has gotten so much better then it was 20yrs ago. Yes I do have scars however they are very lite & only because I had lifts alone with the implants. However, what I hear is they will fade in time. Its one of the best things I ever did for myself, just wish I did it sooner. It is also important to research the Plastic Surgeon you are going to use, Good Luck.
msupplies
08-18-2003, 05:32 PM
They looked great at first but gravity has its way of making things drop, now they look worse than before....
SusanGene
08-18-2003, 10:11 PM
I had mine done from an A to a B fifteen years ago.
No problems whatsoever. Except excruciating pain
afterwards for several hours. Next day I was fine.
Oh, and my surgeon was Not Board Certified. He had not passed his written test or something. It was really cheap; in Lousiana. Bosier City or however it's spelled. lol
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Best Wishes to All,
Susan Gene
No problems whatsoever. Except excruciating pain
afterwards for several hours. Next day I was fine.
Oh, and my surgeon was Not Board Certified. He had not passed his written test or something. It was really cheap; in Lousiana. Bosier City or however it's spelled. lol
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Best Wishes to All,
Susan Gene