u/BestLoveJA

I’m specifically looking for advice from women who had an explant + lift. My surgery is coming up soon.

I got out of a longterm relationship a few months ago and was finally feeling ready to start dating again when one of my implants ruptured. I’m curious about how long recovery realistically puts dating and physical intimacy on hold.

How long did it take before you could comfortably hug someone without pain? And realistically, how long before you felt comfortable being intimate again? Do your nipples hurt?

I hope this doesn’t sound ignorant or shallow, but it’s a real concern for me. I’d really appreciate hearing from women who went through an explant + lift. 🤍

I’m 42, single, and mentally preparing for an explant + lift after having implants for 20 years... but I’m terrified of scars from the lift.

I keep looking for pics online (and on this sub), and most of the ones I see are either right after surgery or only 2-3 months post-op, when the scars are still noticeable. I know healing takes time, but it’s making me panic since I’ve never seen “fully healed” pics.

I still want to date (and get married)… and feel beautiful naked, feminine, and confident in my body. But I won’t with monster scars on my boobs! 😔

Are there any women here who had an explant + lift, fully healed, and are happy with how their breasts look fully healed?

If anyone feels comfortable sharing success stories or healed photos, I would appreciate it more than you know. I really need some hope and reassurance right now. 🩵🙏🏼

I’ve had saline implants for 25 years, and one recently ruptured. Before that happened, I had already started emotionally preparing myself for explant surgery. I grieved the idea of losing them and had come to peace with the thought of living naturally again.

Part of me feels like removing them could be freeing… physically, mentally, and emotionally. I’ve dealt with things like brain fog, headaches, unexplained anxiety, and I wonder if I might feel healthier without implants. On a deeper level, I also thought maybe I’d become more protective of my body, less sexualized, and maybe someday find someone who loves me for me, not because I have big boobs (especially after recently going through a tough break up). I’m a 34D right now.

But recently I opened up to a longtime male friend I’ve known for 20 years, like a brother to me, and his reaction completely threw me off. He told me he thinks I should replace them instead of removing them. He said this is the body he’s always known me with, and he thinks I’ll struggle emotionally if I remove them and become flat. He also said he knows several women who replaced theirs and were perfectly happy afterward.

Now I feel completely torn. Part of me still wants to feel feminine, sexy, curvy, and voluptuous. But another part of me wants freedom and peace.
I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. I’ve been crying almost every day over this decision. I’ve already been living with a rupture for 2 months, and I know I need to decide soon.

For those who explanted after many years… especially if you loved your implants before, how do you feel about your body now? Do you still feel confident, feminine and sexy?