I’m so happy to find your video! I also had explant surgery about 2 1/2 years ago. I recently decided to do the fat transfer. I’m not expecting a large increase in size. I’m just hoping to get back some volume in the size that I have. This makes me feel better about going ahead with it. I have felt the same way emotionally too. Wish I just loved what I had years ago before getting implants at all.
Thank you so much for this! My plastic surgeon has recommended fat transfer to finish up my breast reconstruction, and I am nervous about going forward with additional procedures. I’m trying to educate myself, and this has been helpful.
Wow so glad I found you...eight sets of implants..problems after problems. MRSA etc. Explanted Nov 2018. Wanting fat transfer..just to feel a little feminine. I really appreciate you sharing all of this. I thought I would feel better by now too ..however I am happy with my progress.
Been there myself, still learning to accept myself. One and half years later still haven’t allowed my husband to see ir feel them. I did not have enough fat to transfer and the little that was taken from thighs did not stay for long. Still I am grateful I did not get cancer from ruptured implants. They had been ruptured for 7yrs.
Thanks for keeping it real Girl!!!It’s just so refreashing!!!Bc when my time comes 2explant etc…I just want my expectations 2B realistic along with all of my health issues(health situation..)Keep u’r head up & keep doing these videos bc there will B others out there just like me who want some REAL answers!!!& yet there will still B some who just want & need a sugar coated version of the truth(I myself am not one of those people…lol?!?!)Thanks so much for sharing u’r journey!!!U’r just Awesome!!& just keep keepin’ it Real(for all of us!!!;-) 👍🏼🤩👏🏼🙏🏼😘
Hi Erica, I’m totally binge watching all of your videos after finding you tonight :). I am 34 and have had my implants for 15 years and you are so right about self acceptance . It’s still something I am working on, which is why it’s mentally difficult for me to think about explant. Self acceptance that we know we should have, but there is little guidance on actually how to accept ourselves. Thank you for posting so many updates. Hope you do another one soon.
I had breast cancer and had a bilateral mastectomy; I have implants but did not get them because I did not feel feminine ; it was 5 years before I decided to get a reconstruction; its been 12 years since I got the implants.I've have had no issues; I decided to get a reconstruction because I felt I was ready for a change and wanted to do something for myself; I have not regretted it for a minute; Everyone should do what they feel they should; I don't they should be shamed about getting implants; sometimes its not about self acceptance.
Great channel !!! I just had a mummy tuck,lipo and fat transfer ( 100 pound weight loss , two babies and breast feeding ) and currently not feeling so great about myself or about my surgeries 😬🙄. I truly appreciate this and your honesty . You have given me more info and I suffer than my own doctors x you look gorgeous btw.
Hi, I had capsulectomy implants removed yesterday. I’m healing nicely. In 6 weeks I want to do far transfer to reconstruct my breast great video! Thank you
Going for my transfer after a reduction and lift. For the exact reasons you had it. Lack of volume on the top. Hoping it helps a little. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you for the candid update. I appreciate the fact that you’re keeping it real. I bruised easily so I’m definitely concern about the bruising especially around the arms area where it’s visible. I understand everyone’s result is different. I think you brought up some good points and would consider fat transfer over surgery.
We're our own worst critics. When I see you I find you really attractive. (I'm not bi or anything like that). I just find you pretty even with a smaller chest and lypo arms. You really can't see the lumps on the arms until you lift your arms and point it out. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're really pretty
The number of plastic surgeons who have mastered Lipo and fat transfer is in reality very small. Outcomes are in reality very reliable and consistent. What is in reality lacking is patients ability to properly vet providers. In the end there are only two variables that matter. Patient candidacy and skill of the provider. Recognize that breast fat transfer is always two procedures done at the same time. Someone can be an excellent candidate for Liposuction and not be a good candidate for breast fat transfer or vice versa. The most problems I see from poorly down the breast fat transfer have to do with providers who lack Liposuction skill. Upper extremities are technically difficult, but can consistently get quality outcomes with the right provider. Unfortunately patients look for providers ineffective metrics. Being a good self promoter does not necessarily make somebody a good surgeon. Famous surgeons often are not superior clinicians.
I really love your vídeo im so sorry you are still experiencing your symptoms after explant, i had breast implants for five years 2 years after having them everything started, i had always been very healthy and until this day still am thank god!!! I did experience bii and i am 8 months explant and bout to do fat transfer everything you said in this video is exactly how i think, i wish i would had done more research i never new there was fat transfer to the breast if not I would had never gottan implants my body did rejected them, and i can said i am feeling better alot of my symptoms are gone except my anxiety 🥲🥲🥲 but for alot of ppl it can take up to 4 years to be clean… im hoping you do start to feel better soon you deserve to feel your best.. thank you for everything that you said in this vídeo, i will said to the woman that are considering breast implants to consider breast transfer after explant your breast are not the same…
No , castor oil nor microneedling will help , did you go to POP massages? With massages and radiofrequency because what you’ve got is fibrosis, aka scarring from the lipo.
I had the same procedure too. the lipo site doesn't change much to be honest but breast does retain some fats that show a bit more definition which at least I'm satisfied
Serrapeptasse removed proteins- I used it a few times but if you have leaky gut you can get really sick, you must do it on a completely empty stomach, not even cream in coffee. on the plus side, I was diagnosed with blood clot in lower leg and it would swell after a few hours, but when I used the Serrapeptasse it did not swell but i only did it a few days. i went off my diet of eating no starches and the leaky gut started giving me trouble again & not knowing I did the Serrapeptasse one night as I would get up to pee and take it then, then about two hours later drank coffee with cream and was in the rest room within an hour with a trash can on my face and on the toilet, very sick. I intend to go after it again as soon as leaky gut is under control which may take a few months of doing zero starches. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Quick question: Hello Erica! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I am currently consulting surgeons for this procedure. I understand everybody is different and loss is to be expected. Now that you have had a couple years ago, are you happy with retention? Also, have you had any issues with cysts? TIA!
These are great videos. Thank you for sharing. Can I ask were the implants you had removed over or under the muscle? I heard fat transfer can only be done if the implant was below the muscle. Second question what cup size were you after implant removal before fat transfer? Thank you!
After you fat transfer did your breast shrink back down to where they were at before you had it done say at around the 3 month mark? AND if so did they regrow within the 6 months?
I would LOVe my after to look like yours now! I am in the process of finding surgeons for explant and likely fat transfer but with Covid and all I'm holding off for a bit. I've had implants since I was 22, I'm 46 now, and 3 implant surgeries so far. I've skipped around on your videos but have you ever mentioned what size you were before you got implants? I don't remember filling an A cup so I'm quite worried about a concave shape after removal. Not sure the size of my implants but they're gel and D's in most bras. I think you look amazing in your tank, I personally would be so happy if that was my outcome! I've not researched fat transfer much at all, once you are healed do you have to be careful with them or once they are at they're final volume/look will they stay like that and can he 'handled'/squeezed.... yes, I'm specifically asking if my husband will be able to handle them without fear of squeezing them too hard and damaging the fat that's left inside. It's personal but I haven't seen anyone else address that. Gonna go back and watch some more of your videos. Hope you are still well and happy!
Thanks Kim! I was a small B cup before implants. Went to a 34D with implants. "He" can definitely grab them but I was left with lots of hard lumps (dead fat tissue) so it feels weird in multiple areas. They are still sensitive to the touch around the explant scars. I definitely miss my implants. Hope this helps!
Hi! I’m so glad I came across this and saw on a comment that you’re from Houston Texas. I’m from Houston too and I want to get this done. What plastic surgeon did you go to and how much did it cost if you don’t mind me asking???
Erica omg you are telling my story girl! I didn’t do the fat transfer but explanted a little over 2months ago and have zero regrets. I had mine 18 years~ I have not experienced any mind blowing healing experience from removing them. Actually I’m kind of like you I think I actually have a few more issues I’m dealing with on top of them which may be due to detox or maybe just maybe my implants had nothing to do with my health issues. Either way it was time and I’m happy to be rid of those things in my body. I’m about an A-B now and M considering fat transfer due to having that slope or loss of volume where you mentioned yours was. Who was your Dr? I don’t know a whole,lot about it. Was it painful and was there a lot of bruising and downtime? How expensive is the procedure? Thank you! Love your video!
Hi Tina! Would NOT recommend my dr in Houston off 1-10. He did a poor lipo job. Pricing is based on # of areas lipo'd. Pick someone who does excellent lipo and experience with fat transfer. Lipo does hurt. Lost some feeling in breast after procedure. About a week recovery.
From what you know know about fast transfer, do you think it would be better to wait a longer time after having explanted to go back and get the fat graft done? My surgeon told me there's a big pocket left after taking the implants out and that with time they will get filled up again. I can tell they have been recovering from that bc when I would lay down and get back up I would have this pressure feeling almost as of you were filling up a balloon. So thinking about that I wonder maybe it's best to give it some time to filled up so when the fat gets transfer there's less space that needs filling. What's your opinion?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s been 5 months since explant I had my implants in for 17 years also and I’m 45 now. I’m seriously considering fat transfer to my breasts (laser airsculpt where you’re awake instead of under anesthesia) because I also have that flat look and con-caved feel... exactly in the same area where you pointed yours out. Also, the nipple likes to lay flat when soft. Anyways, my question is if you had any loose wrinkle skin on your breasts since explant especially when lifting your arms? If so, did it go away when you had the fat transfer? I miss my implants or should I say I miss the larger size of my breasts but if I had to do it all over again and what I know today that I didn’t know back then, I would say Hell NO! So depressing to look in the mirror these days. 😢😭😩🙁😫☹️
Amie Lynn Hi, can i ask why you decided to remove your implants? I had a mastectomy and radiation and am weighing the options now, whether a breast implant or fat grafting (which is a huge surgery taking fats and blood vessels from tummy)...however i am really lean and hardly have much fats. I also have the smallest breasts ever lol.
@@Dandelion_flight Hi, I'm very sorry to hear that you have had to go through that. I removed my implants because I was having all kinds of symptoms and every time I went to the doctor they ran tests and everything came back normal. I got my implants in 2002 one ruptured on its own in 2009 and all my symptoms started in 2012. First it was my thyroid then it was fatigued, hair loss, muscle aches and pains, anxiety, breast tenderness, skin rash on my face out of no where, back pain, shoulder/neck pain, decreased libido, heart palpitations, extreme vaginal odor(due to the toxins trying to get out of my body) and no matter how much deodorant I wore my armpits smelled horrific (also due to the toxins trying to find a way out), insomnia, memory loss/brain fog at times I felt like I had dementia, stomach issues, reactivated EPB, then to top it off I started feeling lightheaded all the time which was super scary that started in 2016 up until I had them removed Aug. 2019 and the last symptoms I started experiencing was neuropathy which started in 2019. Believe it or not ALL of my symptoms are gone!!! Except my thyroid looks like I'll be on medicine forever. Yeah, I looked good in clothing and had more confident BUT if they offered fat transfer back than I probably more than likely would have tried that route verses implants. It definitely is not worth all the pain, discomfort and stress they had put me under and now I'm back at where I was before I had implants and now they look worse then they did before I got implants (like old lady breasts, lol) Nipples are saggy and skin is loose because it's been stretched out for 17 years. Don't get me wrong I'm glad they're out I don't regret removing them because I feel so much healthier and that's everything to me! BUT I do regret getting them!! I have days now that I get really depressed and sad and I cry all day because of the way my breasts look now and then I snap out of it. It's not an easy road to travel but there is light at the end of the tunnel and more important things in life to dwell on other than big boobs. Remember if you put them in You will HAVE to replace them at least every 10 years or sooner. That's more money, more stress on your cardiovascular system everytime your body goes under anesthesia and more healing time. I thought when I got mine I was going to live with them forever grow old with them but nope that's not the case. Please reconsider getting breast implants!! You should look up Dr. Aaron Rollins he invented air sculpt liposuction. It's amazing what he can do with fat transfer and you don't have to be put under anesthesia it's nothing like regular fat transfer. Just Google there are videos of him performing the procedure. That's what I'll be having done eventually just giving my body time to recover from all the stress and toxins. Just so you know incase no one has told you. I don't know how young you are but our bodies in breast change over time as we age so the breast you have today more than likely won't look like that in the future. I hope this helps you with your decision. Best of luck to you!!
Amie Lynn Thanks lovely for taking time and effort to share I really appreciate that. Yes I am aware about the implants needing to be changed every 10-15 years. I am 46. Definitely so much better to have my own fats. But for my case as I lost the whole left breast I need fat grafting rather than simply fats transfer to get the breast shape back again, and fats grafting would be major surgery and I hate having large scar across my bikini in the future. One thing good is I have very small breasts so I should be able to just put on weight to get a chunk of belly fats for the surgery. It would be a long journey especially if I go on the public system with a 12 months waiting period but it will all be paid for since I have a cancer diagnosis and it will be considered breast reconstruction rather than cosmetic procedure. I am so glad you feel much better now my friend. Have you tried going in some detox program to help your body? Coffee enemas are good too. I have been doing for few years now. It helps your liver produce the master antioxidant. You can search up a bit on Gerson Therapy. :)
@@Dandelion_flight I just read what Ami had to say and all I can say is wow; I also had double mastectomy; I waited 5 years before I had my reconstruction; its been 12 years I have no issues at all; she is wrong breast implants do not have to replaced if you are having no issues; I think you need to do what is right for you; I guess my biggest concern about fat transfer is how much is lost and whether you continue to loose fat; I think fat transfer is relatively new I haven't seen enough research to see what happens in 5 years or more and whether you develop lumps with time.
@@houston5568 Hi Houston, so happy for you that you did not get into any issues with implants at all. Did you use expanders or did you do skin sparing mastectomy? I had a DIEP Flapreconstruction done instead for the mastectomy side. I am just waiting for the next stage which is to use an implant onto the right side to even out the sizes. I am a bit anxious that I may get problem especially this capsular contracture. Hopefully not. For the DIEP flap, surgeon removed my abdomen fats to construct a new breast, so I do not need to worry about fat loss if I lose weight. He has given me quite a large breast and he plans to actually lipsuction it to downsize it a cup. I am so happy to be given back some dignity after the reconstruction lost to cancer.
You're fuckin' awesome! Thank you for sharing all you did. This totally blessed my life and helped me to look at things and future choices from a different perspective 😘 Sending healing energy and positive vibes your way💋💕
I am 2 years late... You look great! I had a reduction 10 days ago, but had an emergency on the right side, meaning I had to have a second surgery on it 4 days after the first one. Unfortunately, right now, they are not symmetrical. But, so early to jump into any conclusions. Maybe a fat transfer in the future would correct the asymmetry, if needed. How are you 2 years later?
Thanks for the this am going in for a fat transfer and having doubts I just want a fuller boobs doesn’t have to be big just want it fuller at the top cos it saves after child birth 😊
Hi Erica, first of all let me say you look amazing !!! Im in my mid 50's and have had implants since I was 21, at this point I don't even remember what real boobs look or feel like LOL. I have decided to remove my implants and do the fat transfer... for a few reasons, on being the new information regarding the textured implants that they have proven may cause cancer, and honestly just time to be totally natural at this point in my life. When I go in for my consultation I would love to show your photo and say "please I want them to look just like this !" Thank you for sharing your experience, the good bad an ugly !! Its important to really know it all before jumping in. ON another note, a suggestion for your arm issue; I have done Radiofrequency & Cavitation along with micro needling and the results were really great. I think that may give you the smoothness you are looking for. Just a thought :-)
What exactly is Clegenatur Methods? How does this thing really work? I see lots of people keep on speaking about this popular natural breast enhancement.
@@ericatorresd8033 omg if you did PRP for breast pls make a video of it. I think the PRP for breast would have benefited more during the first week of your fat transfer to breast. The new blood supply who have potentially allow the fat to survive longer.
Thank you so much for sharing! My breast explant was 1 year ago and I have my breast fat transfer surgery next month. Do you Know how is the recovery and if we have to use a specific bra?
I'm surprised you're not jumping from the rafters... going from slipper breast to what you have now is a major difference.. I know the flat top (slippers/sock/ look)... or skin and raisins 🙈
While you were getting your massages did you massage your arms as well? I know everywhere I had lipo'd I massaged that area to (in my mind) help smooth & prevent lumpiness.
How many cc’s of fat in each breast? I have the same issue 18 months post Explant surgery and I only have enough fat for 300cc and that is coming from three places on my body. Flank, inner thigh and outer. Feeling nervous
I need explant ASAP but also need to find a dr who will do a fat transfer. Thank you for this video! And btw....check out Ashely Black...I believe her product will solve your issues with your arms. 99% sure of it. I have her products.
Hola soy de Colombia, muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia y te ves fabulosa. En febrero 2021 me realizaré la transferencia, mi pregunta es de la cantidad de grasa que porcentaje se te reabsorbió? Hi, I'm from Colombia, thank you very much for sharing your experience and you look fabulous. In February 2021 I will have the transfer, my question is about the amount of fat, what percentage was reabsorbed?
Hi! I am 2 months post op explant and fat transfer to my breast. My breast are still tender and I can feel hard lumps/bumps. Did you experience any of this as well?
No you are wrong actually for women who were pregnant and breast fed they have high chance of keeping the fat bcs their breasts already experienced enlargement if u need to know about that I will send u a vdo of a surgeon who explained that
Hard to say because After explanting I wasn't able to wear a bra so I don't really know the exact size. Probably a really small B And now I'm probably a really small C. I can't fit into a B but a C is a little big on me
@@ericatorresd8033 Thanks for ur answer, i wanna do it because the implants are dangerous, i read everthing about it , and i think it is not whorth it too.. Do you ever have heard somethin about MIAMI BREAST CENTER? They use the brava thing who make your boobs look bigger and the fat can live more and you dont loss too much of this fat... Thanks
@@inspiritlinspirit3259 dr Rodgers in Katy was listed as great explant dr on BII Texas FB group. I met with 5 doctors on explant in houston and Austin, he was my favorite. When interviewing the 5 for explant, I also talked to them about FT. I was not comfortable with any of them for that. I met with Dr Ravi and after that consult I felt comfortable. He didn't over promise, wasn't trying to "sell" and told me not to expect big difference in size. I saw pics and did not hear or see of anyone else experience lump issues. Patient coordinator even had her arms done with him with no issues. He didn't seem to be worried at first and said they would go away. Not sure what he'll think at my next follow up and there has been no change.
Erica TorresD I thought about going to Dr Ravi but I felt like there wasn’t a big difference in his before and after if you ever think about doing another fat transfer I recommend going to Dr Bednar, his patients have a wonderful fb support group and most women are explant patients as well.
I’m so happy to find your video! I also had explant surgery about 2 1/2 years ago. I recently decided to do the fat transfer. I’m not expecting a large increase in size. I’m just hoping to get back some volume in the size that I have. This makes me feel better about going ahead with it. I have felt the same way emotionally too. Wish I just loved what I had years ago before getting implants at all.
Thank you so much for this! My plastic surgeon has recommended fat transfer to finish up my breast reconstruction, and I am nervous about going forward with additional procedures. I’m trying to educate myself, and this has been helpful.
Best of luck to you!😊
Omg that’s crazy tht your arms healed that way. I’m learning so much, thank you
One more tidbit.
We never graft fat in the old implant pocket.
Doing so would lead to 100% fat in necrosis and serious complications.
Wow so glad I found you...eight sets of implants..problems after problems. MRSA etc. Explanted Nov 2018. Wanting fat transfer..just to feel a little feminine. I really appreciate you sharing all of this. I thought I would feel better by now too ..however I am happy with my progress.
Wishing you tons of healing on your journey!
Been there myself, still learning to accept myself. One and half years later still haven’t allowed my husband to see ir feel them. I did not have enough fat to transfer and the little that was taken from thighs did not stay for long. Still I am grateful I did not get cancer from ruptured implants. They had been ruptured for 7yrs.
Thanks for keeping it real Girl!!!It’s just so refreashing!!!Bc when my time comes 2explant etc…I just want my expectations 2B realistic along with all of my health issues(health situation..)Keep u’r head up & keep doing these videos bc there will B others out there just like me who want some REAL answers!!!& yet there will still B some who just want & need a sugar coated version of the truth(I myself am not one of those people…lol?!?!)Thanks so much for sharing u’r journey!!!U’r just Awesome!!& just keep keepin’ it Real(for all of us!!!;-) 👍🏼🤩👏🏼🙏🏼😘
Hi Erica, I’m totally binge watching all of your videos after finding you tonight :). I am 34 and have had my implants for 15 years and you are so right about self acceptance . It’s still something I am working on, which is why it’s mentally difficult for me to think about explant. Self acceptance that we know we should have, but there is little guidance on actually how to accept ourselves. Thank you for posting so many updates. Hope you do another one soon.
I had breast cancer and had a bilateral mastectomy; I have implants but did not get them because I did not feel feminine ; it was 5 years before I decided to get a reconstruction; its been 12 years since I got the implants.I've have had no issues; I decided to get a reconstruction because I felt I was ready for a change and wanted to do something for myself; I have not regretted it for a minute; Everyone should do what they feel they should; I don't they should be shamed about getting implants; sometimes its not about self acceptance.
Nice video. I also had a fat transfer and also BII issues. You look just wonderful. Congrats!
Thanks!
Did you get any lumps after the fat transfer?
Great channel !!! I just had a mummy tuck,lipo and fat transfer ( 100 pound weight loss , two babies and breast feeding ) and currently not feeling so great about myself or about my surgeries 😬🙄. I truly appreciate this and your honesty . You have given me more info and I suffer than my own doctors x you look gorgeous btw.
Thanks Elle! Wishing you a great recovery, healing, and that as things settle you enjoying more of the result.
Hi, I had capsulectomy implants removed yesterday. I’m healing nicely. In 6 weeks I want to do far transfer to reconstruct my breast great video! Thank you
Thank you for sharing and being honest. It's very helpful and you've given me hope. Everything happens for a reason. I wish you well.
Thanks Gigi! I agree😊
Going for my transfer after a reduction and lift. For the exact reasons you had it. Lack of volume on the top. Hoping it helps a little. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you for sharing your experience! This was super helpful in making my decision. Wishing you all the very best!
That's great! Your're welcome....I will be doing a recent update in July
Thank you for the candid update. I appreciate the fact that you’re keeping it real. I bruised easily so I’m definitely concern about the bruising especially around the arms area where it’s visible. I understand everyone’s result is different. I think you brought up some good points and would consider fat transfer over surgery.
Thank you!!! I needed to hear this! I love your perspectives!
We're our own worst critics. When I see you I find you really attractive. (I'm not bi or anything like that). I just find you pretty even with a smaller chest and lypo arms. You really can't see the lumps on the arms until you lift your arms and point it out.
Don't be so hard on yourself. You're really pretty
The number of plastic surgeons who have mastered Lipo and fat transfer is in reality very small.
Outcomes are in reality very reliable and consistent.
What is in reality lacking is patients ability to properly vet providers.
In the end there are only two variables that matter. Patient candidacy and skill of the provider.
Recognize that breast fat transfer is always two procedures done at the same time.
Someone can be an excellent candidate for Liposuction and not be a good candidate for breast fat transfer or vice versa.
The most problems I see from poorly down the breast fat transfer have to do with providers who lack Liposuction skill.
Upper extremities are technically difficult, but can consistently get quality outcomes with the right provider.
Unfortunately patients look for providers ineffective metrics. Being a good self promoter does not necessarily make somebody a good surgeon.
Famous surgeons often are not superior clinicians.
I really love your vídeo im so sorry you are still experiencing your symptoms after explant, i had breast implants for five years 2 years after having them everything started, i had always been very healthy and until this day still am thank god!!! I did experience bii and i am 8 months explant and bout to do fat transfer everything you said in this video is exactly how i think, i wish i would had done more research i never new there was fat transfer to the breast if not I would had never gottan implants my body did rejected them, and i can said i am feeling better alot of my symptoms are gone except my anxiety 🥲🥲🥲 but for alot of ppl it can take up to 4 years to be clean… im hoping you do start to feel better soon you deserve to feel your best.. thank you for everything that you said in this vídeo, i will said to the woman that are considering breast implants to consider breast transfer after explant your breast are not the same…
Your videos have helped me solidify my choice to get fat transfer to my breasts
I hope you have watched my newer videos. Wishing you the best in whatever you choose💛
No , castor oil nor microneedling will help , did you go to POP massages? With massages and radiofrequency because what you’ve got is fibrosis, aka scarring from the lipo.
I had the same procedure too. the lipo site doesn't change much to be honest but breast does retain some fats that show a bit more definition which at least I'm satisfied
Elise- where was ur graft site? How long was your surgery?
Serrapeptasse removed proteins- I used it a few times but if you have leaky gut you can get really sick, you must do it on a completely empty stomach, not even cream in coffee. on the plus side, I was diagnosed with blood clot in lower leg and it would swell after a few hours, but when I used the Serrapeptasse it did not swell but i only did it a few days. i went off my diet of eating no starches and the leaky gut started giving me trouble again & not knowing I did the Serrapeptasse one night as I would get up to pee and take it then, then about two hours later drank coffee with cream and was in the rest room within an hour with a trash can on my face and on the toilet, very sick. I intend to go after it again as soon as leaky gut is under control which may take a few months of doing zero starches. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Ultrasonic Cavitation and RF therapy will help smooth those lumps out❤️
Thank you!!
Quick question:
Hello Erica! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I am currently consulting surgeons for this procedure. I understand everybody is different and loss is to be expected. Now that you have had a couple years ago, are you happy with retention? Also, have you had any issues with cysts?
TIA!
Yes check out my latest post that was released today. Big issues with fat necrosis
It may sound funny but Vicks vaporub works on stretch marks, cellulite, loose skin.
Hmmm, I can't say I've tried that one. Thanks!
@@ericatorresd8033 that is true, it improves the quality of the skin.
Thank you for sharing. I am thinking about it. I am done having kids. I know how you feel about fullness
I’m afraid of fat necrosis, microcalcifications and cysts postsurgery fat transfer breast…. Did you made a MRI to see that?
I did have an MRI....it was all fine but with so many and the size its not a flattering side effect
These are great videos. Thank you for sharing. Can I ask were the implants you had removed over or under the muscle? I heard fat transfer can only be done if the implant was below the muscle. Second question what cup size were you after implant removal before fat transfer? Thank you!
After you fat transfer did your breast shrink back down to where they were at before you had it done say at around the 3 month mark? AND if so did they regrow within the 6 months?
Thank you!
Do you ice where you have bruising? That would definitely help. Also massaging the lumps may help too
I would LOVe my after to look like yours now! I am in the process of finding surgeons for explant and likely fat transfer but with Covid and all I'm holding off for a bit. I've had implants since I was 22, I'm 46 now, and 3 implant surgeries so far. I've skipped around on your videos but have you ever mentioned what size you were before you got implants? I don't remember filling an A cup so I'm quite worried about a concave shape after removal. Not sure the size of my implants but they're gel and D's in most bras. I think you look amazing in your tank, I personally would be so happy if that was my outcome! I've not researched fat transfer much at all, once you are healed do you have to be careful with them or once they are at they're final volume/look will they stay like that and can he 'handled'/squeezed.... yes, I'm specifically asking if my husband will be able to handle them without fear of squeezing them too hard and damaging the fat that's left inside. It's personal but I haven't seen anyone else address that. Gonna go back and watch some more of your videos. Hope you are still well and happy!
Thanks Kim!
I was a small B cup before implants. Went to a 34D with implants. "He" can definitely grab them but I was left with lots of hard lumps (dead fat tissue) so it feels weird in multiple areas. They are still sensitive to the touch around the explant scars. I definitely miss my implants. Hope this helps!
Hi! I’m so glad I came across this and saw on a comment that you’re from Houston Texas. I’m from Houston too and I want to get this done. What plastic surgeon did you go to and how much did it cost if you don’t mind me asking???
Hi Nicole, I went to Dr Rodgers in Katy for explant. It was around 5k. Would NOT recommend fat transfer dr off I-10 .
Erica omg you are telling my story girl! I didn’t do the fat transfer but explanted a little over 2months ago and have zero regrets. I had mine 18 years~ I have not experienced any mind blowing healing experience from removing them. Actually I’m kind of like you I think I actually have a few more issues I’m dealing with on top of them which may be due to detox or maybe just maybe my implants had nothing to do with my health issues. Either way it was time and I’m happy to be rid of those things in my body. I’m about an A-B now and M considering fat transfer due to having that slope or loss of volume where you mentioned yours was. Who was your Dr? I don’t know a whole,lot about it. Was it painful and was there a lot of bruising and downtime? How expensive is the procedure? Thank you! Love your video!
Hi Tina! Would NOT recommend my dr in Houston off 1-10. He did a poor lipo job. Pricing is based on # of areas lipo'd. Pick someone who does excellent lipo and experience with fat transfer. Lipo does hurt. Lost some feeling in breast after procedure. About a week recovery.
Cavitation and red light terapy 💪💪
From what you know know about fast transfer, do you think it would be better to wait a longer time after having explanted to go back and get the fat graft done? My surgeon told me there's a big pocket left after taking the implants out and that with time they will get filled up again. I can tell they have been recovering from that bc when I would lay down and get back up I would have this pressure feeling almost as of you were filling up a balloon. So thinking about that I wonder maybe it's best to give it some time to filled up so when the fat gets transfer there's less space that needs filling. What's your opinion?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s been 5 months since explant I had my implants in for 17 years also and I’m 45 now. I’m seriously considering fat transfer to my breasts (laser airsculpt where you’re awake instead of under anesthesia) because I also have that flat look and con-caved feel... exactly in the same area where you pointed yours out. Also, the nipple likes to lay flat when soft.
Anyways, my question is if you had any loose wrinkle skin on your breasts since explant especially when lifting your arms? If so, did it go away when you had the fat transfer?
I miss my implants or should I say I miss the larger size of my breasts but if I had to do it all over again and what I know today that I didn’t know back then, I would say Hell NO!
So depressing to look in the mirror these days. 😢😭😩🙁😫☹️
Amie Lynn Hi, can i ask why you decided to remove your implants? I had a mastectomy and radiation and am weighing the options now, whether a breast implant or fat grafting (which is a huge surgery taking fats and blood vessels from tummy)...however i am really lean and hardly have much fats. I also have the smallest breasts ever lol.
@@Dandelion_flight Hi, I'm very sorry to hear that you have had to go through that. I removed my implants because I was having all kinds of symptoms and every time I went to the doctor they ran tests and everything came back normal. I got my implants in 2002 one ruptured on its own in 2009 and all my symptoms started in 2012. First it was my thyroid then it was fatigued, hair loss, muscle aches and pains, anxiety, breast tenderness, skin rash on my face out of no where, back pain, shoulder/neck pain, decreased libido, heart palpitations, extreme vaginal odor(due to the toxins trying to get out of my body) and no matter how much deodorant I wore my armpits smelled horrific (also due to the toxins trying to find a way out), insomnia, memory loss/brain fog at times I felt like I had dementia, stomach issues, reactivated EPB, then to top it off I started feeling lightheaded all the time which was super scary that started in 2016 up until I had them removed Aug. 2019 and the last symptoms I started experiencing was neuropathy which started in 2019. Believe it or not ALL of my symptoms are gone!!! Except my thyroid looks like I'll be on medicine forever. Yeah, I looked good in clothing and had more confident BUT if they offered fat transfer back than I probably more than likely would have tried that route verses implants. It definitely is not worth all the pain, discomfort and stress they had put me under and now I'm back at where I was before I had implants and now they look worse then they did before I got implants (like old lady breasts, lol) Nipples are saggy and skin is loose because it's been stretched out for 17 years. Don't get me wrong I'm glad they're out I don't regret removing them because I feel so much healthier and that's everything to me! BUT I do regret getting them!! I have days now that I get really depressed and sad and I cry all day because of the way my breasts look now and then I snap out of it. It's not an easy road to travel but there is light at the end of the tunnel and more important things in life to dwell on other than big boobs. Remember if you put them in You will HAVE to replace them at least every 10 years or sooner. That's more money, more stress on your cardiovascular system everytime your body goes under anesthesia and more healing time. I thought when I got mine I was going to live with them forever grow old with them but nope that's not the case. Please reconsider getting breast implants!!
You should look up Dr. Aaron Rollins he invented air sculpt liposuction. It's amazing what he can do with fat transfer and you don't have to be put under anesthesia it's nothing like regular fat transfer. Just Google there are videos of him performing the procedure. That's what I'll be having done eventually just giving my body time to recover from all the stress and toxins. Just so you know incase no one has told you. I don't know how young you are but our bodies in breast change over time as we age so the breast you have today more than likely won't look like that in the future. I hope this helps you with your decision.
Best of luck to you!!
Amie Lynn Thanks lovely for taking time and effort to share I really appreciate that. Yes I am aware about the implants needing to be changed every 10-15 years. I am 46. Definitely so much better to have my own fats. But for my case as I lost the whole left breast I need fat grafting rather than simply fats transfer to get the breast shape back again, and fats grafting would be major surgery and I hate having large scar across my bikini in the future. One thing good is I have very small breasts so I should be able to just put on weight to get a chunk of belly fats for the surgery. It would be a long journey especially if I go on the public system with a 12 months waiting period but it will all be paid for since I have a cancer diagnosis and it will be considered breast reconstruction rather than cosmetic procedure. I am so glad you feel much better now my friend. Have you tried going in some detox program to help your body? Coffee enemas are good too. I have been doing for few years now. It helps your liver produce the master antioxidant. You can search up a bit on Gerson Therapy. :)
@@Dandelion_flight I just read what Ami had to say and all I can say is wow; I also had double mastectomy; I waited 5 years before I had my reconstruction; its been 12 years I have no issues at all; she is wrong breast implants do not have to replaced if you are having no issues; I think you need to do what is right for you; I guess my biggest concern about fat transfer is how much is lost and whether you continue to loose fat; I think fat transfer is relatively new I haven't seen enough research to see what happens in 5 years or more and whether you develop lumps with time.
@@houston5568 Hi Houston, so happy for you that you did not get into any issues with implants at all. Did you use expanders or did you do skin sparing mastectomy? I had a DIEP Flapreconstruction done instead for the mastectomy side. I am just waiting for the next stage which is to use an implant onto the right side to even out the sizes. I am a bit anxious that I may get problem especially this capsular contracture. Hopefully not. For the DIEP flap, surgeon removed my abdomen fats to construct a new breast, so I do not need to worry about fat loss if I lose weight. He has given me quite a large breast and he plans to actually lipsuction it to downsize it a cup. I am so happy to be given back some dignity after the reconstruction lost to cancer.
You're fuckin' awesome! Thank you for sharing all you did. This totally blessed my life and helped me to look at things and future choices from a different perspective 😘
Sending healing energy and positive vibes your way💋💕
Awww....I appreciate your comment!
Thanks so much😊
Try cavitation and RF tightening for your arms
I am 2 years late...
You look great!
I had a reduction 10 days ago, but had an emergency on the right side, meaning I had to have a second surgery on it 4 days after the first one. Unfortunately, right now, they are not symmetrical. But, so early to jump into any conclusions. Maybe a fat transfer in the future would correct the asymmetry, if needed.
How are you 2 years later?
Hi Graziela!!! Swelling takes time to settle. Lots have changed since that video. Check out most recent.
Thanks for the this am going in for a fat transfer and having doubts I just want a fuller boobs doesn’t have to be big just want it fuller at the top cos it saves after child birth 😊
Hi Erica, first of all let me say you look amazing !!! Im in my mid 50's and have had implants since I was 21, at this point I don't even remember what real boobs look or feel like LOL. I have decided to remove my implants and do the fat transfer... for a few reasons, on being the new information regarding the textured implants that they have proven may cause cancer, and honestly just time to be totally natural at this point in my life. When I go in for my consultation I would love to show your photo and say "please I want them to look just like this !" Thank you for sharing your experience, the good bad an ugly !! Its important to really know it all before jumping in. ON another note, a suggestion for your arm issue; I have done Radiofrequency & Cavitation along with micro needling and the results were really great. I think that may give you the smoothness you are looking for. Just a thought :-)
Thanks for the suggestion and compliment! Best of luck on your journey 🤗
What if you have opted for much smaller implants back then so that your breasts will feel and look more natural??
What exactly is Clegenatur Methods? How does this thing really work? I see lots of people keep on speaking about this popular natural breast enhancement.
I think you look wonderful !!! I was curious how much you paid for your procedure ?
Thanks!! Around 7k - 7400 or 7600
Man that is too much money for boobs to go down jeesh . I just watched a video of a woman who says she paid 13k
@@shaniquaj6647 she didnt have enough fat that's why but if you don't lose weight they will stay and will go a cup size bigger
I wanted to add you could do derma fillers to the breast to add more volume
They are also offering PRP to the breasts but unsure of results
@@ericatorresd8033 omg if you did PRP for breast pls make a video of it. I think the PRP for breast would have benefited more during the first week of your fat transfer to breast. The new blood supply who have potentially allow the fat to survive longer.
So helpful thank you
I had some 400grams transferred to a breast. Looked great for only 4-5 months. So disappointing
Thank you so much for sharing! My breast explant was 1 year ago and I have my breast fat transfer surgery next month. Do you Know how is the recovery and if we have to use a specific bra?
Yes, they will give you a specific bra. The lipo is the hardest part of the recovery. Best wishes!
I'm surprised you're not jumping from the rafters... going from slipper breast to what you have now is a major difference.. I know the flat top (slippers/sock/ look)... or skin and raisins 🙈
Did you wear compression sleeves on your arm after Lipo?
While you were getting your massages did you massage your arms as well? I know everywhere I had lipo'd I massaged that area to (in my mind) help smooth & prevent lumpiness.
Yes they did.
@@ericatorresd8033 Thanks for answering and thanks for this video! 💖💖
@@ericatorresd8033 did they do cavitation and radio frequency at the 4th week mark ?
Do you get botox and fillers? They can make you very very sick also.
How many cc’s of fat in each breast? I have the same issue 18 months post Explant surgery and I only have enough fat for 300cc and that is coming from three places on my body. Flank, inner thigh and outer. Feeling nervous
I'm not sure how much they took but it takes 200 cc's for one cup size each breast. Plus you will not keep all that is transferred.
I need explant ASAP but also need to find a dr who will do a fat transfer. Thank you for this video!
And btw....check out Ashely Black...I believe her product will solve your issues with your arms. 99% sure of it. I have her products.
What do you think of increasing breast size naturally by using Clegenatur Methods? I see many people keep on talking about Clegenatur Methods.
I haven't heard of it
Hola soy de Colombia, muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia y te ves fabulosa. En febrero 2021 me realizaré la transferencia, mi pregunta es de la cantidad de grasa que porcentaje se te reabsorbió?
Hi, I'm from Colombia, thank you very much for sharing your experience and you look fabulous. In February 2021 I will have the transfer, my question is about the amount of fat, what percentage was reabsorbed?
I would say I lost about 60 -70% of what was originally transferred.
Erica TorresD thank you
Fascia massager for your arms?
Have you tried cupping the areas?
No, I'll look into that. Thanks!
Hi!
I am 2 months post op explant and fat transfer to my breast. My breast are still tender and I can feel hard lumps/bumps. Did you experience any of this as well?
Yes the hard lumps are fat tissue death. Unfortunately, those stay.
@@ericatorresd8033 Oh no, I was afraid of that. Thank you for responding.
What is the recovery comparing implants vs fat transfer?
Much longer for transfer because lipo takes longer to heal. It's the areas they take the fat from that is a longer recovery process.
I had almost d cups when breast feeding but now down to almost B cup so I guess I'd have the result of someone removing implants 😭😭😭😭
No you are wrong actually for women who were pregnant and breast fed they have high chance of keeping the fat bcs their breasts already experienced enlargement if u need to know about that I will send u a vdo of a surgeon who explained that
Lol same
@@imene8905 I'm currently done breastfeeding and having children, and losing weight and looking into fat transfer, I'd love to see that video!
Hey what was your bra size before you did it and what is it now thanks for answering
Hard to say because After explanting I wasn't able to wear a bra so I don't really know the exact size. Probably a really small B And now I'm probably a really small C. I can't fit into a B but a C is a little big on me
what you're diet plan after fat transfar in breast
At that time I was eating lower carb diet
Which doctor did you go to?
My fat transfer was Ravi in houston
How many CC s of fat did you have transferred?
To be honest, I don't know. I just said as much as you can and kept close to 1 cup size.
Hi , u did vaserlipo?
No traditional and smart lipo
Did you have lymphatic drainage massages on you lipo areas
Yes, around 12 or more sessions
Hi, how much does your fat transfer cost? Thanks
I paid somewhere around $7600-$7800
@@ericatorresd8033 Thanks for ur answer, i wanna do it because the implants are dangerous, i read everthing about it , and i think it is not whorth it too..
Do you ever have heard somethin about MIAMI BREAST CENTER? They use the brava thing who make your boobs look bigger and the fat can live more and you dont loss too much of this fat...
Thanks
@@ericatorresd8033 whattttttttt omgggg.
Who was your surgeon?
Dr Rodgers for explant and Dr Ravi for FT .... both in TX
@@inspiritlinspirit3259 dr Rodgers in Katy was listed as great explant dr on BII Texas FB group. I met with 5 doctors on explant in houston and Austin, he was my favorite. When interviewing the 5 for explant, I also talked to them about FT. I was not comfortable with any of them for that. I met with Dr Ravi and after that consult I felt comfortable. He didn't over promise, wasn't trying to "sell" and told me not to expect big difference in size. I saw pics and did not hear or see of anyone else experience lump issues. Patient coordinator even had her arms done with him with no issues. He didn't seem to be worried at first and said they would go away. Not sure what he'll think at my next follow up and there has been no change.
Erica TorresD I thought about going to Dr Ravi but I felt like there wasn’t a big difference in his before and after if you ever think about doing another fat transfer I recommend going to Dr Bednar, his patients have a wonderful fb support group and most women are explant patients as well.