JenJen

Just a quick update. I explanted with lollipop lift June 13. I had drains for two days and I’m not joking when I say I had zero pain. Took one day of codeine just in case then on to panadol for about 6 days. Slight discomfort because of the drains but that’s it. Wayyyyy easier than implant. I have more breast tissue than I thought but I’m assuming they’ll settle and be a little smaller. A lot of my neurological/cardiac issues have lessened significantly already, plus the cellulite on the back of my thighs and bum has improved immensely (despite me eating like a horse atm). If yo

(This post is my personal experience and everyone has the right to their opinions and informed choices). I am looking at it explanting ASAP due to BII, rupture and discomfort. I was a thin ribby, pigeon-chested, deflated 10B after breastfeeding 3 so I can totally relate. The implants did and still do look amazing. But I am so, SO sick. Full of inflammation and neurological problems, unbelievable fatigue and a list of symptoms as long as my arm. It was not worth it; the money I don’t mind so much, the loss of quality of life is priceless. Can not wait to get these things o

Yes, you should be covered by Private Health/Medicare, though the majority of your surgeon’s fee will be out of pocket. Anaesthetic and hospital fees should be covered by private health if you have a valid Medicare item number. This of course depends on your level of cover.

Thanks I HaveBoobs, It does seem like it would be time-consuming (especially with recovery from Lipo each time) and potentially very expensive.

LMM I am interested in this as well. I have the PU Silimeds and I’m looking to explant ASAP. It’s hard to find Aussie doctors that are skilled in fat transfer. Most say you need multiple sessions and that you can lose some/a lot of the transferred fat...

I have the exact same implants and have had burning pain intermittently for a while now. I have a consult May 15 for explant and a lift. I don’t want the worry (and expense!) of going through this every five to ten years.

This is so unsettling. I have the Silimed PU textured implants and am looking into getting them out ASAP.

Thanks Fox, I’m booking a couple of consultations this week. I’ll look into the fat grafting as well. Jen xx

Hi all, I am looking to explant my Silimed pu implants but have no idea where to start as my surgeon has retired and I’m so concerned about the Velcro-like stickiness of the furries. I have very little breast tissue but am not looking to augment again - this has scared me right off. Thinking I will need a lift an possibly an areola reduction. Yikes I’m scared of the end result. Jen

Hi all, jumping on this thread to revive. I have been MIA from the forums for a long time. I am looking to explant my Silimed pu implants but have no idea where to start as my surgeon has retired and I’m so concerned about the Velcro-like stickiness of the furries. I have very little breast tissue but am not looking to augment again - this has scared me right off. Jen

Hi there, I had a TT with Dr Vrtik on the 29th September, and can highly recommend her. I’m 7 weeks out and very happy with results so far, (my scar is sooooo thin) can’t wait for the swelling to go down entirely. I also had an umbilical hernia so was lucky enough to get a Medicare item number. This meant that my private health cover paid for the hospital and theatre fees ($500 excess for 5 nights/6 days). Dr Vrtik’s fee was around $5000 and I will get approximately $900 back from Medicare so all up I was out of pocket around $4600. Dr Vrtik is a great surgeon and

Congrats Mrs-B! Can't wait to see pics Happy healing xx

Congrats Andy! Can't wait to see more pics Rest up xx

Sucks that your GP was so dismissive Sydneymum - just keep pressing until you find some answers, even switch doctors of you feel it's necessary. I find it hard to believe that she would think it was normal to have that amount of swelling.. Hopefully the gluten/lactose free diet will give you some relief xx Jen

Okay, so I had my consultation with Dr Mary Dingley at the Cosmetic Medicine Centre yesterday. Let me start by saying she was absolutely brilliant - thorough, listened to all of my questions/concerns and explained the pros and cons of different treatment options. With the current condition of my skin, she recommended Ultherapy. "Ultherapy is a nonsurgical facial skin treatment that uses ultrasound to lift and tone loose skin without surgery. Ultherapy specifically targets the skin and its deep foundational layer of tissue that doctors address in surgery, but without cutting or disruptin