According to an article in the Journal of Psychology, 69-84% of women struggle with poor body image. When a woman decides to get breast implants, that decision stems from many different experiences. For some it may be comparison to other women. Some may have concern for what their partner will think about body. Some women see it as a general improvement in their looks, others are searching for femininity.
Read MoreTwo Weeks Post Breast Explant- The Good, Bad and Ugly
Today marks two weeks since I had my breast implants removed. I did get the surgical drains removed one week post surgery. Finally having those removed made the road to recovery much easier. They are not painful as much as they are just bothersome.
Read MoreBreast Implant Explant - Why You Need a Full Capsulectomy
I had saline implants, but the capsule was made of silicone. Many doctors don’t remove the capsule because it is a longer, more invasive surgery- especially for a surgeon not experienced with performing a capsulectomy.
Read MoreBreast Implant Illness Symptoms
28. That’s the number of symptoms that I’ve had consistently for a long period of time that could be linked to my 16 year old breast implants. These symptoms range from musculoskeletal system symptoms, diagnosis of autoimmune disorders, cognitive symptoms and overall systematic symptoms.
Read MoreConversations with a 12 year old about Breast Implant Illness
We decided to tell the kids before vacation about my upcoming surgery. I wanted them to hear it from me rather than overhearing adults talking about it.
Read MoreImperfections Are True Beauty
I’ve been sharing my story about having a breast implant explant soon and I’ve been flooded with messages.
Messages from other concerned women deciding if an explant is for them. Messages from women who have explanted and are thrilled with the results. And messages from women concerned I won’t be happy.
Black Box Warning
I was 18 years old when I decided to get breast implants, but waited until my mid-twenties to go through with it. I don’t know that anyone could have changed my stubborn 20 something mind if they tried. I have learned a few things since then, which leads me to this second elective surgery to have the toxic bags removed.
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