I have always had flat nipples which I wanted to get sorted but after I breast fed 2 children (14 months apart) I was ready to get a breast enlargement too. Mr Ghattaura initially advised to separate the two surgeries but after going through the associated risks of infection ect (and the fact that I am healthy) We decided it would be safe enough to get both inverted nipple and BA done at the same time. I was most concerned about recovery (as I have two pre-schoolers) but it was a breeze! The expected discomfort from the surgery but all in all the best thing I have ever done! As you cvs see from the pic I still have some scarring (8 weeks post op) but I am confident it will fade even more.
Fantastic surgeon. It’s been a year next week since my surgery and I have had no problems whatsoever. The after care was very thorough. Look forward to going back for another procedure in January 2020.
So, having breastfed all of my babies for a year it was painful watching the small chest I had to begin with sink into a completely flat chest. I decided that now that I have finished having kids it was my time to rebuild my body confidence. Here starts my breast augmentation journey. Updated on 2 May 2019: So after reading through all of the profiles on here and seeing the outcomes that everyone was getting I decided that I would get 450cc silicone round high profile implants. The implants are mentors. Updated on 3 May 2019: So I’m feeling pretty happy with my first day of recovery. Not much pain and very little muscle spasm. Just still super sleepy from the anaesthetic. I’m so happy with the results already and they will only improve as they drop and fluff over the next few months. Here’s a few pics taken 24hours after surgery Updated on 9 May 2019: Starting to feel a few more aches and pains but this is due to not being on any pain meds now and the numbness going away slightly. My husband is loving the results. I think they are looking great already even though I’m just a week post op. I am looking forward to the swelling going down in my sternum between the breasts. I think the breasts will drop into place nicely then. Updated on 9 May 2019: I forgot to mention that I went to the nurse to get my dressings changed today and she said that my scars are healing nicely. My boobs are so big I couldn’t see them though ??. Updated on 15 May 2019: So I forgot to upload these pictures actually on day nine. It’s nice to finally feel like I can see them dropping. No longer in my arm pits. Feeling quite a lot of shooting pain and burning sensation in my right side in particular. Can’t complain though. Feels like I am healing really well. I think I will be very happy with my results once I don’t feel like my boobs are about to fall into my tummy every time I move. I am happy with my decision to have the round implants tho, can’t wait to see the cleavage it offers once they have dropped into place. Updated on 17 May 2019: So I can’t believe it has already been two weeks since my operation. My breasts are settling really well. They are still pretty painful. Mainly just a burny feeling rather than actual pain. I’m really happy with how they have dropped for just two weeks. Updated on 21 May 2019: So thought I’d just upload a picture of my incision taken two nights ago so that would have made it 2 and a half weeks post op. I can’t believe how good they look. In places you can barely see where it was cut. I also had a little fun trying on some lingerie I got ready for the husbands birthday today. Can’t believe how sexy I feel now that I’ve actually got something to put inside the suits. The other photo just shows either a new stretch mark on my skin or one that is now visible but was a result of breast feeding, I don’t know. It doesn’t bother me though. The stretch marks are a lush reminder of all that my natural boobs achieved before a got myself my dream boobs. Anyway will check back in for my week 3 photos on Thursday Updated on 23 May 2019: So, I went to see Dr Ghattaura yesterday and he was really pleased with my healing progress. He said to just take it easy still for the next three weeks but has said I can hit the gym for a bit of lower body work out. Not sure I quite feel ready still though. Think I’m going to give it one more week to be on the safe side. As you can see in the photos the incisions are healing up great. I have been told I now need to massage e45 cream into the scars to help them soften. I am really pleased with how the breasts are settling into place and the size is pretty spot on. I can’t wait to go get sized up into a proper bra. I reckon it will end up a 32dd. I will let you know in a few weeks what the verdict is. Updated on 23 May 2019: I looked at my photos I have posted at three weeks. They look really wonky in the photo. They are actually dropping at quite a similar rate. It was just a bad angle to take a photo Updated on 6 Jun 2019: Can’t believe how great I feel at one month. The feeling that my boobs are going to fall off with every movement has gone away and they are beginning to soften and move. Not loads of movement but a little! They have dropped really nicely into the muscle pocket. I am delighted with my results. I have started back at the gym for a little low impact cardio and just some lower body stuff. It’s tough getting back into exercise after a break but I am just taking it slowly. Updated on 8 Jun 2019: Updated on 3 Jul 2019: Well, it’s been a while since I have posted. Not too much has felt like it’s changed in the last month until now. I am beginning to feel the implants are really softening and falling into place. There is still very little sensation in my left breast and quite painfully sensitive on my right. I am really hoping this begins to settle down in the next month. I will be really gutted to fully lose sensation in my nipples as they used to be really sensitive in all the right ways! I got measured for a bra about two weeks a go. I was quite shocked to be told I was a 30ff. I do actually find the the 30f is also very comfortable tough. Still sized much larger than I expected. Anyway, still feeling so in love with my new boobs and the confidence that has returned as a result. As you can see in the pictures, in clothes my breasts look very modest and quite natural and then naked they look huge!
So, I've wanted implants since I can remember. As a teen I was lucky to be an 34A cup, now I'm 38 I'd say I have a little more (also a bit more weight on me at this age) being generous would say I'm a 34B. I went for a consultation in my early 20s however, some life events prevented me from moving ahead. Now at 38 there is nothing stopping me. My husband and family are all supportive. So I started by doing my research and booked some consultations. I went to my first with MAY in Cardiff. I love all their advertising and the lady was lovely. However, I didn't realise that I would still have to go to London for my surgery. For me this isn't an option. With such a big operation the last thingbi want to do is be away from home. Anyway, they quoted me £4,999 with basic round implants and day patient! Have to say i was a bit shocked by the price. Especially if you consider a number of things: travel to London for 2 people (you need a chaperone) on the train is very expensive, 2 night's stay could easily add another £500 onto the cost. Plus being away from home just did not add up to me. Following this I called the other agents I had set consultatuons with the check location of surgery. All were outside of Cardiff. Therefore, I cancelled all appointments and went direct to the local hospitals. I found a surgery I liked the look of and who specialised in reconstruction surgery( plus much more), with tons of experience, Mr Amar Ghattaura. I met with Mr Ghattaura and he was all I hoped he would be. He was very thorough and recommended tear drop implants and explained he likes his patients to stay overnight. This made me feel more comfortable about his professionalism. Due to the lack of tissue and the height of my chest he recommend tall tear drop implants, under the muscle, from 330cc -400cc. I know that tear drop implants cost quite a bit more, plus an ovetnight stay can add an extra £500 so I was worried about the quote. I was relieved when it came back at £4,850 :). I am now booked in for my sizing on 28th March. I want a natural look but I also want to make sure they are big enough. I will be gutted if they are too small, I really want a good cleavage, not bothered some much about the projection. Any advice on sizing would be welcomed. So, so excited to get my boobs... Updated on 16 Mar 2018: Operation day today! Was in by 10am and out by 12:30. I had opted for 400cc, jnder muscle, teardrop tall, moderate plus profile with some flexibility around that for my asymmetry. I ended up with 380cc in my right and 430cc in my left. They have been amazing at Spire. They insist you stay overnight due to having drains in and to ensure they can monitor you overnight. Came out of surgery with no funny anaesthetic story, just aching arms where they had been in a strange position for 2hrs. Once that had calmed, I slept most afternoon. I have not had any pain, only a little niggle this morning 2nd day as I caught my one drain. Apart from that just minor aching. So happy with that, i think stopping drinking a weeke before, cutting down caffeine and eat well before the surgery has really helped me out. Looking forward to recovery plus the drop and fluff! :) Updated on 16 Mar 2018: Home at last. The hospital was amazing. They have provided me with co-codamol, ibuprofen, antibiotics and all important laxatives. Pain is at a minimal, most annoying gas been my throat and bloat now! I'm due my period so have lovely bloat from that, mixed with post operation bloat and constipation! I'm feeling like a blob today, but still very happy I've eventually got my boobs x Updated on 17 Mar 2018: Settling in lovely. Still no pain, only tightness associated with implant filling out my chest. They are changing daily, very slowing seeing some definition. Updated on 18 Mar 2018: Everyday a little less swollen, a little lower and more defined. It's going to take a while for them to reach their final resting place! Updated on 19 Mar 2018: Still high and swollen, to be expected. Feel a little frustrated today as no supposed to shower until after my appointment Wednesday, drive, lift etc. Thankfully my husband helped me wash my hair so don't feel too dirty, but sitting around not being able to do anything, go to the gym or normal stuff is sending me crazy/ feel down. Patience is not my virtue! However, my bloating is slowly reducing which is helping me feel a little better. Really want my dressings off, to shower and drive. Will be worth it, I know. Updated on 23 Mar 2018: So happy as I can see a marked change from cone boobs, to boob which look like boobs! They are very slowly starting to drop and fluff. So excited for this to continue, make way for cleavage! Overall this week has been fine, it was a huge relief to have my dressings removed. I started to react to them, getting a rash and blisters. Now i am back to work, which I love, boredom of being home whilst not being allowed to do anything has been the most difficult part for me. I am sleeping without any problems, actually better than I normally do, plus my bloating has almost gone. Only issue has been the feeling of a tight chest as my muscles and skin stretch, which strangely has made me feel a bit teary? Apart from that I've had an amazing experience to date, with my boobs really starting to take a more natural shape. Updated on 29 Mar 2018: Thankfully physically this has been an easy recovery. Difficulty this week has been post operation blues. Feeling really down and teary. I read it's very common. I don't doubt this is due to lack of exercise or ability to do the gardening, housework etc.. hoping this will pass once back at gym. Apart from that love my boobs more each day. Can't wait for them to drop further and soften. Updated on 4 Apr 2018: Three weeks post operation. Breast continuing to settle with patience required to get to the final result. My right breast is behind the left, although I personally only notice this in photos. Main issues, itching from constant wear of compression bra (today removed due to hear rash on chest!) Plus general nipple tenderness due to stretching. Went back to gym this week also keeping to lower body workout. Not being able to do anything was making me feel really low. Since I'm back at the gym I feel much happier. Overall really happy with results so far. Updated on 18 Apr 2018: Much more natural looking, much softer and no more discomfort. Would like them to drop a little further and soften more. This should continue overvthe next few months. Updated on 5 Jun 2018: Loving my new boobs! Finally, dropped and softened. I think they need to soften and drop a little more but overall, got what I asked for. My right is a little bigger than the left but im fine with that. Only me tgat notices.However, have to say I do wish I had gone a bit bigger (greedy!). I think my frame could have taken more.
Tomorrow is the Big Day. I have wanted this for so long. Like all you ladies who are reading this, I've hated my boobs & the unwanted attention they bring, the lousy posture, the ugly big bras (no matter how pretty they're meant to be), the limitations on exercise (I run a lot - with 2 very tight sports bras), and the limited choice of clothes /bras/bikinis, etc. Well NO MORE - YAAAAY! In 24 hours I will be sans bathukolpian breasts &, once healed, will hopefully be a perky pretty youthful 34c. I've had 2 beautiful children, been through a nasty divorce, & after making sure everyone is ok, I'm finally in a position to go through with this. Nervous - yes. Excited - yes. Scared - no. Second thoughts - not for a moment . I'm a 34FF. When I gain weight it goes to my boobs. When I lose weight it stays on my boobs. Aching back, aching neck, bra strap indentations, stooping - hopefully will all be a thing of the past! I was a 34D before I had children but they have ballooned over the years. I can't wait for tomorrow. Updated on 19 Jan 2018: 3am & awake due to the fact I'm not good at sleeping on my neck & tget I have oh my God, small boobs!! I have been so positive about this procedure; I have virtually no pain with the exception some discomfort where the drains are. The drains, at present , are virtually empty - maybe 20ml of fluid. The staff have been wonderful.Mr Ghattaura has been efficient, respectful, & kind, as has Dr Vijaykumar, consultant anaesthetist. The nursing staff have been lovely. Not sleeping doesn't bother me as I'll have ample opportunity to sleep when I'm home. I am really tired but excited because when I look down I see boobs,albeit in a sports bra, but they're in proportion to my body!! Im excited at the pretty bikinis & bras i will be able to wear that I can buy at sensible prices. And the sports bra I have on in my initial post is now zipped up!!! The bra is a 34D to take account of swelling but I'm hoping that when the swelling reduces, I'll be a 34D. Updated on 19 Jan 2018: Sorry - it should've ' not good at sleeping on my BACK'. And I'm hoping to be a 34C when the swelling reduces, not 34D. Apologies for that. Blame predictive text, tiredness, & excitement. I'll do my next updates from my laptop when I get home . Updated on 20 Jan 2018: I'm feeling very good this morning & Mr Ghattaura has said i can go home. A friend is picking me up later & I have a pillow for the journey home - a tip read on Real Self. (To place between my boobs & the seatbelt). Until then, I'm waiting to have my drains removed - not looking forward to that but it's a small price to pay for my new dinky boobs! And until going home, I'm enjoying relaxing & waiting for the whoozy feeling to go every time I walk to the bathroom & back. I'm glad I've had this surgery at this time of year too as there is plenty of time to heal before the summer ( although this lasts for about four days in Wales. And we're optiistic that we get a summer even if it does only last four days, even less some years!) so by the time it's bikini & t-shirt & floaty dress season - AKA 'pretty clothes that big boobs have always ruined/prevented me from wearing season', my boobs may have settled completely & I can enjoying wearing all those pretty summer clothes that I've always envied and adored on other women. Updated on 20 Jan 2018: I really didn't expect this bra to fit so soon. I am delighted with the whole process so far. And again, all of the staff here are lovely Updated on 20 Jan 2018: Right side - ouch! Left side - didn't feel a thing! As for general pain - I'm still virtually pain free. Also managed to take a pictureof the girls - I am sooooo happy! Updated on 23 Jan 2018: Hello. How have other women coped with sleeping on their backs when they prefer to sleep on their side or their stomachs. I'm a stomach sleeper. Sleeping in bed has been dreadful and yesterday I woke so shattered, I spent most of the day on the sofa dozing. Last night I slept on my sofa. It has high arm rests so it was great to prop up a couple of pillows and scatter cushions behind me, I then put more scatter cushions by my sides, under my arms, and under my knees. It's been the best sleep I've had so far. I still woke a couple of times, but the quality of sleep I had in between waking was much better. I've woken this morning, had a stand up wash in my bath to wash my lower body, washed my upper body over the sink, and put on a clean sports bra and fresh clothes. I feel like a woman today and not a zombie. Before my surgery my plastic surgeon provided me with HIBscrub, an antibacterial soap, so I'm continuing to use that until I have the all clear that everything is healing as it should be and looking healthy. A couple of times yesterday I noticed a 'tugging' and 'popping' in my boob if I overstretched - which I'm trying to avoid (but simply stretching to reach a cup can produce the feeling). I was worried that I'd damaged some stitches. I rang the hospital and the nurse I spoke to told me that as long as I'm not bleeding and not in extra pain, then I should be fine, but if I had any concerns I could go to the hospital immediately. Everything seems ok so I'll wait to see my plastic surgeon at my appointment later this week. I can't believe I'm wearing a 34d sports bra - it's so small. When I used to run with the 34ff boobs I had to wear 2 really tight bras and I was conscious of running with a really stiff upper body to reduce bounce. In a few weeks I'll be able to start running again. I may still wear 2 bras but 1 will be to support my boobs, the other will be like a bandeau top to protect them from all the jiggling. From now on, 2 bras will be for protection purposes. I'm going to look after these boobs. I did some shopping last night too for some work clothes when I return to work in a couple of weeks. I'll be able to wear blouses that don't gape, turtle necks that won't make my boobs look like they're half way down my stomach, and v-neck sweaters without looking like a sex worker. Roll on the bikinis!!! Before I had this op, a few people told me that I shouldn't go too small or, even worse, 'there's nothing wrong with your boobs' or, 'I love big boobs'. Well, until you've lived with big boobs (for bloody years) you'll never understand what it is to look at pretty diaphanous underwear, clothes you'd like to wear, sports you'd like to do but are limited (I've always wanted to try surfing but I've been too embarrassed to squeeze myself into a wet suit), because of big boobs. When I was pregnant my boobs ballooned to a ridiculous 34H - I hated them so much. I'd planned to breast feed for as long as possible just so they'd go really small but breast feeding didn't work for me and I ended up eventually with 34ff boobs. One man even said to me 'you'll have no trouble breast feeding with those!' What a jerk. But now that I finally, at long last, been lucky enough to go ahead with this, it has changed my outlook on life all for the better. Before I got divorced a couple of years ago, I had a savings account for a breast reduction, but unfortunately all of the money I'd saved was spent on the divorce (and then some). Apart from my beautiful children, this is the best thing I have ever done for me. If this is your dream too - go for it. Put yourself at the top of your own list. I'm 50 this year and I have a bucket list of things I'd like to do. It seems daft, but having perky small youthful boobs has galvanised my enthusiasm to do everything I'm hoping to do, and more. Life is so so short. Updated on 26 Jan 2018: I'm now wearing a 34C sports bra. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! For the first time in a long time, my smile is now bigger than my boobs. Have my first post surgery appointment with Mr Ghattaura today so I'm hoping he's going to tell all is healing well. I've been taking things easy & have not been lifting anything heavy. I am just really looking forward to getting on with the rest of my life out of the shadow of huge boobs. This website has been a huge support - thank you to all the women who have been posting their BR surgery stories on here - every single one has been so helpful. Updated on 26 Jan 2018: Hello The appointment today went very well. I saw the (lovely and very funny) nurse who removed my dressings and replaced them with steri strips - this is it - my [RS bleep] have lost the protection of all those soft but firm protective cotton wool type dressings and they're out there on their own, supported by a non wired, NON WIRED sports bra!!! They're confused, anxious, not sure what's going on - since 1981 they've been used to wire, supportive boning, and basically ugly as crap bras with minging wide shoulder and back straps, but they're now on their way to liberation from ugly bras to pretty, dainty, delicate bras. Everything is healing well. I'm to see the nurse again on Tuesday when I should be able to start taking showers, letting the water just run over my boobs, no sponging. She also advised me to take arnica tablets but reckoned that ideally, these should be taken before an operation so the body has time to absorb the whatever it is that's in the tablet - I'm guessing this would be the 'arnica' :-). I'm taking another medication (for the rest of my life) having suffered with cancer 10 years ago. I'm not sure if arnica and my prescription medication can be taken together safely so I'll speak to a pharmacist tomorrow morning. I've googled this but I'm not trusting the internet on medication safety. I won't ever have the all clear so I just want to be careful. I've bought Bio-oil, and I'll use that as soon as I can. My boobs are becoming softer, sensation has returned to the left nipple, right is still numb. Overall, they feel great. Only small downside is itchiness around the incision sites and where the band of the bra sits on the sites. It can drive you mad but I'd rather have this itching then boobs that double as armrests in the summer when sunbathing on your back. Oh my lord, I am soooo excited for the summer - t-shirts that fit well, floaty maxi dresses that fit my actual size instead of buying a size or two bigger just to hold in my boobs and looking pregnant with it, and bikinis that will fit. I hope we get more than 4 days' hot weather this year. Updated on 2 Feb 2018: Just a short update to say that recovery is going well. I saw the nurse again last Friday & she's very happy with my progress. I've been given supplies of steristrips so I can change my dressings myself after having a shower. I had a shower the following day - only letting water run over my chest, no scrubbing, pat dry. I was so nervous at replacing the steristrips that it took about 40 minutes as I wanted to make sure I did a proper job & exactly as the nurse told me. I went out for lunch with my sister last week & met up with her friends. As they said hello they were looking at my boobs - but that was great because they were looking at how much smaller they are now. God it is good having boobs that fit into nice tops, dresses, etc & that no longer ruin clothes. I cant wait to start running again. And I'm looking forward to going back to work on 12 Feb. But until then I'm still taking it easy & will do so until I'm told otherwise. I'll be having a shower later so I'll post some pictures. It'll be nice when I'm told I no longer need to use the steristrips. Updated on 3 Feb 2018: Updated on 18 Feb 2018: I saw Mr Ghattaura last Friday who is very pleased with how things are healing. I can now shower, just letting the water run over my boobs, no scrubbing. I'm changing my dressings myself & the steristrips have been replaced with a long strip of 'bandaid' type plaster. It's much easier than the steristrips. In 3 weeks I can start using CiCa care sillicone scar sheets. I've paid £40 for 2 sheets measuring 15cm x 12cm. Expensive but money well spent if they live up to the claim that they're excellent for healing new ( & old) scars. They're also used in hospitals I've been told so fingers crossed. I have to wear these new shhets during the day, remove at night, & then massage vitamin E cream or another cream to help with the scars. I've bought Bio oil given the hype so I'm hoping that will live up to its promise too. The pics above were taken 16/02/18 & I've got the bandaid-type dressing on. I'm starting to be able to sleep on my side more now which is a bloody relief. Sleeping on my back has been the only downside to BR surgery. i cant wait to sleep on my stomach again. The only other thing worth mentioning is the tingling/stinging sensation in both boobs. It started in the upper area of my boobs , then a few days later felt as if it was half way down. I wonder if it's the nerves repairing? It doesn't hurt, no pain at all, just feels very strange. Sometimes even a cold blast of wind (& being in the UK that can mean all year round) can set the tingling off but it happens less & less now. In work last week I was asked if I had lost 'loads of weight'. I weigh 9st & I've worked with him for 3 years & nearly said 'are your eyes ok? ' but i said 'thank you & no, haven't lost any weight. But you should have an eye test'. Can't believe he hadnt noticed my huge boobs were no longer there!! I was happy any way???? This is the best thing that I've ever done for myself. To any women who are thinking of going ahead with this surgery - it's been absolutely life changing for me. I feel 10 years younger, more confident, & much much happier in myself. I live a very quiet life & this has given me so much confidence to get out there more & start living. Updated on 4 Mar 2018: Hello all you lovely ladies I thought I would post a short update. It's now about 6 or 7 weeks post op & healing is going very well. Absolutely no problems. I'm finally in a normal bra which feels like a luxury after all this time in sports bras 24/7. I'm wearing a 34D at the moment but my plastic surgeon assures me I'll be in a 34C in about 3 months - i can't wait. I'm still wearing a dressing that looks like a roll of plaster. On Friday next week I'll be replacing the plaster with the sillicone scar sheets. I wear these during the day only & have to massage oil or cream into the scarring at night. Today I also started running again. It was great to be out again. I wore a good sports bra & I wore another sports bra on top with more coverage to ensure minimal jiggling around. As soon as I started running my shoulders & back felt 'looser' with new small boobs. When I had 34F boobs I used to be so concious of their size I used to wear 2 super tight sports bras. This was really uncomfortable & affected my breathing. I'd run with such a rigid back & shoulders, also to minimise bounce, that my upper back & neck used to be really stiff, especially after a 6 or 7 mile run. A hot shower used to be such a relief to ease the aching, but today there was at last no aching, for the first time in 30 years. I had a hot shower just to clean myself - I had no aching at all. I am so grateful to the person who made this surgery possible for me, & my brilliant plastic surgeon who's done a wonderful job. I can't recommend this surgery highly enough.
