I contacted Anne Dancey just over a year ago to start planning for a lipoabdominoplasty. I had a very large gap in my rectus muscles, which gave me a lot of trouble with my back/core, and made me feel horrible.
A few things drew me to her: that she does lipoabdominoplasty, that she is very open about how she keeps abreast of latest advances, that she has lots of extra qualifications, and that she doesn't put patients' photos online to be viewed with no context.
I found Anne to be very warm, and put me at ease quickly. She is sympathetic, and understands your insecurities without making you feel like there's anything to be shy about.
Anne told me lipoabdominoplasty should give me the result I want (which was: not perfection, but something approximating pre-pregnancy, and pre- diastasis recti).
I felt fully informed whe I agreed to the surgery. I didn't feel at all pressured at any time.
One big reason I put off surgeey for so long was because I used to work in a private cosmetic surgery hospital, and they were so pushy. I never felt as though money came before my care at Spire Little Aston with Anne.
Anne visited me with the lovely cosmetic nurse after surgery to tell me how it had gone. Even on the occasions you don't see her around the ward, she is definitely keeping a close eye on your care.
I had several follow-up appointments with both Anne and the nurses. I had a minor complication where I got a rash, and where part of my wound was stubborn to heal. I had extra consults because of that, and never made to feel as though I was making a fuss. It was such a relief to be able to have as many aftercare appointments as I needed.
Nearly one year after my surgery, I am 100% healed and back to normal. My big scar has faded a lot. I can see my belly button, which I couldn't before the surgery. I look and feel like I used to before pregnancy. My back pain has improved.
I recommend Anne Dancey, and thank her and every member of the team for looking after me so well.