Since the age of 14 I have wanted a breast reduction. Once they grow...and grow I was known at school with the girls with the big tits! I hated it and was so self conscious all throughout school (and into my 20's)! Years went on dealing with it and I went for my first consultation at 19 with Dr David Oliver at Month Stuart Hospital, UK and he confirmed I would be a perfect candidate! I saved for a few years, as insurance most likely wouldn't cover it. Now 23 and having saved all I needed to I decided to go for it! I went for two more consultations and secured a date for surgery. Updated on 10 Oct 2019: First impressions, the hospital was clean and the staff from the minute I walked in were so lovely and welcoming. I was given my gown, compression socks and the very flattering mesh underwear! The nurses and doctors were in and out doing tests and walking me through each step. Dr Oliver came in and did all the drawings for the procedure and put my mind at ease about any concerns or worries I had. Once it was time to go into theatre, I was wheeled on the bed into the room where my anesthetist would put me to sleep, he also put my mind at ease as his was what i was most worried about. Coming back round, the middle of my nose was so itchy I scratched the top layer of skin off which was a side affect from the anesthesia. It just looked like I had a cold and there was no pain. The nurses wheeled me back to my room, of which the kitchen staff had put a sandwich out for me and called my fiancé to come back up. After about an hour or so the I had a lot of pain/aching in my lower back and right ribs (below the Breast). My first nights sleep I didn't get much at all with not being able to get comfortable but again, the nurses were amazing and helped every way they could and I brought me tea and coffee as I pleased, even at midnight! The next morning, I had some more checks and one nurse gave me a bed bath so I could feel nice and clean. I managed to get myself dressed and once discharged I had a taxi waiting to take me back to the airport. Updated on 10 Oct 2019: So happy with the size Updated on 10 Oct 2019: Updated on 14 Oct 2019: Not sure if the left side (T incision) is going to open..keeping tapes on, cleaning and replacing for extra support and to stop myself stretching the skin.
I first thought properly about breast augmentation in March 2019, so I did my research, called several providers and settled on Exeter Medical / Ramsey Health due to proximity and great reputation. By April 2019 I was booked in for a consultation with David - who I chose, again, because of his specialism, his reputation and because (being slighter older) I felt he must know what he is doing! Being as this was a quick decision by myself, I could've fallen down lots of pitfalls, but with Davids thorough explanation, attempt to understand exactly who I am and what I was after, he was able to best advise a type of impact that would suit me. They're exactly what I wanted, so I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him.
I honestly could not recommend mr Oliver enough had my first implants in jan 18 had nothing before was a 30 aa had 360 cc hp took me to a 30 e/32 dd they were beautiful loved them but wanted to go bigger so on 06.06.19 I had a revision to 560 cc ehp oviously only couple of weeks ago so don’t know measurements right now but again so far happy with my results mr Oliver is friendly informative and honest he won’t say just what he thinks you want to hear he will give his honest opinion whilst also listening to what it is you want . All staff at Mount Stuart hospital are lovely and friendly and all make you feel at ease from pre op to post op I know of a few other women who have been with mr Oliver and like me there all happy with there results if your in Devon uk and your looking into breast augmentation mr Oliver is the way to go he’s an amazing a boob god lol
Good experience and felt at ease. I felt I was well informed and was listened to. From start to finish Dr Oliver explained everything in detail. Really pleased with the results and would highly recommend.
I've never had much in the way of 'boobs' and thought about breast augmentation for a long time, it came to reality Monday! The procedure went well and all the team were great. Recovery is better so far than I imagined. I was expecting a lot of pain and I've managed fine with just paracetamol from the point of being woken after surgery. Updated on 23 Dec 2017: So 5dpo, the pain in once side is horrid, real short Sharpe stabbing pains in what I think is the incision side, the other side is pain free.... let's hope it settles soon... Updated on 23 Dec 2017: Before..... 34B.... Just!! Updated on 26 Dec 2017: Fingers crossed the horrendous pain I was having in one side is easing off.. I have very minimal bruising and the swellings going down nicely, my tummy still remains quite bloated though. Updated on 26 Dec 2017: Updated on 26 Dec 2017: Updated on 30 Dec 2017: Finally pain free, everything is still a little tight but only to be expected I guess. Now to wait and hope the 'Drop and fluff ' process all happens as it should...
Hello there I have just found this site. I am in the uk I am 5"6 I weigh 9 stone 10 pounds I am an A cup going to a DD or E cup ultra high profile One child who is 19 months I have always been unhappy with my breasts and sinice having my son it's gotten worse they sag and just gives me less confidence :( I have seen my surgeon and have booked in my surgery for June so not long to go now. Does anyone have any.... pre op advice and aftercare advice. ....do I need to take a bra with me ? ...... Anyone else have a ultra high profile implants ? ...how do they look I have booked a second consultation to make sure on sizes Updated on 15 May 2017: Updated on 15 May 2017: 7th June pre op booked. Still wondering Wether to change from ultra high to just high profile implants??? Updated on 15 May 2017: Updated on 26 May 2017: Not long to go now can't wait !! Pre op on Tuesday ! Updated on 17 Jun 2017: What shall I take with me to hospital. They provide me with a new bra after surgery so I won't need that. Recomendations would be much appreciated.....i also live in UK so some brand's maybe different from USA. Updated on 18 Jun 2017: Front view and side view. 2 more full days with these boobies !!!!! So excited but sooooo nervous Updated on 18 Jun 2017: 460 cc overs uhp Updated on 21 Jun 2017: My surgery happened 4 hours ago :) i Last minute change to 480cc as he thought they would look better :) and so far so good but in alot of pain. I'm currently half asleep in my hospital room ....zzzzzzzzz lol. Updated on 21 Jun 2017: Before and after tight and swollen 480cc uhp over muscle Updated on 23 Jun 2017: Omg I'm so bloated and in alot of pain....any suggestions ? I'm on gentle laxatives but nothings happened yet Updated on 23 Jun 2017: Updated on 24 Jun 2017: Is this bruising? Taking over most of the boob? Updated on 27 Jun 2017: Still have a swollen stomach :( hate it ! I have had a slight heamotoma but it is nothing to worry about. The pain is slowly healing but they still very hard and swollen Updated on 29 Jun 2017: I'm worried they dont look the same ? Updated on 1 Jul 2017: Post op on Monday:) all seems to be good Updated on 10 Jul 2017: Updated on 19 Jul 2017: Some upto date pictures. Starting to feel softer now still hurts slightly tho Updated on 5 Aug 2017: 32 F bra ! In Ann summers :) very soft now and have a bit of bounce . Still have pain but only on the sides where the nerves are. Saw my surgeon on Tuesday and he said everything looks great Updated on 5 Aug 2017: Updated on 5 Aug 2017: Updated on 8 Aug 2017: Updated on 21 Sep 2017: Pics in dress. No bra only my dress ???? yayy
I had my implants put in 8 years ago after years of wanting them, especially after breast feeding I felt they were tired and saggy. Unfortunately I had them put in quickly with a last minute change to go bigger than I first decided. I was a 32A/B and wanted to go to a C. At the last minute I decided to go to a D cup. Crazy decision as I ended up with a 32E. When I went home I cried and wanted them out immediately. I was in so much pain and remained so for a couple of weeks. I gradually got used to them and I guess I enjoyed the attention periodically but most of the time I felt embarrassed to have such obviously fake boobs. 2-3 months after implant I started getting exhausted and needing to sleep lots and was diagnosed several months later with an underactive thyroid (connected?). Over the years I have had a love/hate relationship with them. I hate they make me feel so uncomfortable, I have almost constant back pain and have to take painkillers to sleep, my nipples hurt, I get stabbing pain, pins and needles and numbness in my arms and hands, the sensation still hasn't come back on the underside of them and just a general feeling of fatigue and feeling "heavy", I wear sports bras as the "pretty" ones hurt, Its hard to find nice bras anyway in my size in any normal shop. Instead of feeling shapely I feel mumsy! Naked I love the look of them but hate them being touched as they make me feel squeamish. Cant wait to get them out and be comfortable to sleep and not have to wear a size bigger clothing just so I can get my boobs in. Updated on 27 Feb 2015: So only 5 sleeps until my consultation and hopefully a date for explant. Just spoke to a friend of mine who had them a couple of weeks ago. She said her backache has gone, her nails have started growing, she's lost weight and just generally feels loads better. Excited and just want it done now. Updated on 5 Mar 2015: I had a brilliant consultation yesterday and left feeling elated that I haven't got too long to wait. I was initially given a date of 1st April to have it done in the Nuffield hospital under a general. I was a little disappointed as I wanted it done before then. He then told me there was other options and I could have it done at the consultation venue which also has two theatres on site. I took that option and I've been given a date - 16th March, so only a week and half to wait. My PS was fantastic, very supportive in my decision and didn't try and talk me out of it or suggest replacing or a mastoplexy yet. He said to get them out, let them heal and see how I feel in the future. He was positive about the amount of breast tissue I have and the fact I've put on a few pounds should also help what I have left after they've been removed. I've decided to have them out under a local anaesthetic under sedation. This will avoid all the horrible effects of a general as i took so long to recover after the last one. He reassured me that they will give me as much pain relief as I need so I don't feel it or as much sedation so I can be as "out of it" as I need to be, this can be changed and increased if I need it by the anaesthetist. I then shouldn't have any "hangover" feeling from a general and will be well enough to leave in a few hours. He listened to all my concerns about the operation and made notes to minimise any procedures that I felt uncomfortable about eg drains, using the "skin burner" as I called it! So now all I need to do is make sure I'm on top of my work and got plenty of supplies in for afterwards :-) Updated on 11 Mar 2015: I got my appointment card and surgery instructions through yesterday and had a panic attack! Not had one for a long time but maybe the reality kicked in. I still know I want them out and can't wait for it all to be over. Only 5 days to go...... Thank goodness for this site and my new friend. Updated on 16 Mar 2015: I couldn't write anything yesterday as i was an emotional wreck before going in today. I really had nothing to worry about-it was so easy! I had them removed this morning under a local anaesthetic with sedation and i honestly couldn't feel happier about that choice. The procedure took about 40 minutes and apart from being uncomfortable when they were cleaning out the right boob which had ruptured, it wasn't a bad experience. I left pain free and with no nasty groggy anaesthetic feeling. The clinic and their staff were fantastic and i felt comfortable and safe. I am horrified though at the state of the ruptured inplant, and theres no knowing how long it has been like it. I had no idea it was ruptured as the boob was still soft and there wasn't any misshape to it...only a slight droop of the natural boob. I am so relieved to get them out and feel light, no pain so far (although i imagine the local anaesthetic will wear off at some point.... but its been 5 hours and i feel absolutely fine. To think that has been inside me turns my stomach. I can't recommend David Oliver and his team enough if you are in the south west of England. Updated on 16 Mar 2015: A couple pics of day 1 Updated on 20 Mar 2015: Day 2 and 3 I felt a bit tired where I overdid it a bit on the 1st morning......If you having explant soon make sure you rest!! One boob swelled up more than the other but I think it's where it was given a thorough clean out from the ruptured implant. Day 4 and 5 I feel more amazing with each day.i love my new body shape and i feel like a new woman, so happy with my decision, I can't believe I waited so long to get them out. Please please please go for it if you think it's right for you. To sleep comfortably at night etc is just blissful :-) Possibly psychological but i already like I have more energy, healthier and about 2 inches taller! A big hug to all those ladies who supported me to make my decision. Updated on 2 Apr 2015: Well 2 and a half weeks post op and I haven't regretted it for a second. Had a few little aches and pains but nothing that's warranted any pain relief. So glad not to have to take them for my back anymore too.my energy is coming back and im probably doing far more than I should but I feel so good without them. I've lost about 4lbs in weight too! They seem to be less swollen and are even now. Gradually becoming firmer and not so jelly like. Bought my 1st bra the other day :-) so good to go into a shop and have the choice of all the pretty ones.any ladies in doubt....... don't be. It's so liberating to be comfortable in your own skin.good luck to all of you that are going through the angst of making the decision to explant.much love and positivity to you.x Updated on 3 May 2015: It's been a few weeks since I updated. I has a scare a couple of weeks ago when I was taken my top off and one of my scars had gone black and a lumpy bit and I was also having a few sharp pains:-(. Obviously had a bit of a panic, as it was a Friday night I couldn't do much about it but rang my surgeon on rhe monday and he reassured me it was probably a haematoma and saw me the next day by which time it had faded and lump almost gone! He was happy everything was fine and since it's gone down I've had no more pain etc. I think I probably only have myself to blame as sanded down and painted the outside of the house 2 1/2 weeks after surgery.so ladies if you've just had it done or going to please take it easy!! My boobs are slightly smaller than post op but then I've lost 8lbs since weighing myself the day after surgery so it's all relative to my body shape and really loving being a little person again. Still feel quite lucky with my result. I went to get measured for bras last week....not conclusive as came out with a 34b, 32c and a 34c that all fit??! Crazy to think that when I went to have implants my initial desired size was 32c. Most of my clothes that I thought woukd be no good still fit and little jackets etc look so much better as they don't look like I'm about to burst out of the seams!! Every day I appreciate that I don't have them inside me anymore. It's such a relief. I took photos but I can't get them to upload but they're not much different from the last ones apart from slightly smaller body and boobs. Updated on 29 Feb 2016: Well its almost a year since I explanted and I haven't regretted it for a single moment. I love my natural breasts and they are so much better than even before I had the implants. Can't believe I spent wasted so much time having them in. My confidence is better now and I know I'M being talked to - not my breasts. Felt great last summer on holiday not being stared at! Fabulous to walk into just about any shop and find a standard pretty bra.....in my size. Couldn't be happier. For all those ladies thinking about it- do it. You can always have more put in but I think in most cases you won't want to. I've lost a stone in weight, my "dry eyes" have gone along with my backache. I love lying on my front and not feeling like I have hard lumps under me. Good luck and all the best :-) xx
So hello ladies :) I am due to have my breast reduction this Saturday the 6th September. I am in the UK and paying privately. The cost for me here is £6000 so probably around $9000. I am a size 36H and I hate my boobs. They seemed to appear over night and gradually got bigger and saggier! I am so ready for the new me now!! Updated on 2 Sep 2014: Just a few more pictures to help you if you can relate! You can see lefty is slightly bigger here Updated on 5 Sep 2014: So my surgery is at 8.30am tomorrow and I have to be at the hospital for 7.30...... I'm a weird mixture of terrified and excited but I'm looking forward to seeing the new me! My trusty bra of the last few months has just given up on me today!!... (It must know!) and the wire is now sticking through the middle of the bra! Enough is enough and undo ready for this. Thank you for all the lovely and supportive comments. [RS bleep] Updated on 6 Sep 2014: Surgery now at 10.00... Quick picture! Updated on 7 Sep 2014: BETTER PICS TO FOLLOW SOON! Hi everybody thank you so much for all of your kind words the last couple of days. Just thought I'd share my story with you now and fill you in on my surgery! I'll keep it as brief and informative as I can :) So I had surgery at 11am (after it being delayed by an hour). I was so incredibly nervous and with no exaggeration I went to the toilet about 10 times in that hour. Then they came for me and we went down to theatre. Had a few checks then went into the anaesthesia room. Oh can I just say at this point the anaesthetist/nurses/surgeon have all been beyond lovely and I'm so happy with the care I've received. So anyway I went into the room and panic set in. Jonathan (anaesthetist) explained everything that was going on- then another lovely doctor squeezed the top of my left arm and it started to get pins and needles and the anaesthetist was trying to get the cannula into my hand- I then started to cry uncontrollably and the nurse was lovely and kept wiping my tears. Then that is all I can remember. Gone. Completely out of it. Next thing I know I'm awake and alive! The only way to describe how I felt was like a really stingy sensation. I was sore and very groggy. Apparently I was in the recovery room for a lot longer than normal as I'd had a bad reaction to the anaesthetic and became quite aggressive and upset. Flinging my arms around and unfortunately dislodging one of my drains. ( more on that later) So I'm awake and my mum is there and the nurses. Just slowly coming back to life. Had some late lunch brought to me - which I wasn't really interested in . Then suddenly out of the blue I started to sweat, my vision and hearing disappeared and I fainted. I woke up with the doctor and nurses and my BP had plummeted. They don't know why but they immediately put me on a saline drip and I began to feel better. They think my fluids were just so low my body went into meltdown. So after that I was OK. Pain meds were helping me and I was taking anything and everything they offered (do it!). I had a sneak peak and oh my- my boobs were so tiny and neat! I can't see the nipple as it's covered in dressing. So I just lie in my bed for the day and watch TV. Around 18.00 I really need to use the toilet so the nurse helps me and sits me down. I do my business then stand up. The drain had leaked everywhere- it was like a scene from CSI! It was leaking from me..... Not the drain and I slumped against the wall with my BP falling and was carried to my bed. I could feel the hot blood dripping from me but I felt safe- doctors and nurses everywhere helping me. That was the last scary thing to happen. I don't want to put anybody off with that but that's my story and I feel it needs to be told. After that everything settled- new dressing on drain area and started to feel more comfortable. Got up in the night with the nurse a couple of times to use the bathroom and no problems. BP being checked regularly. Nurse woke me up a couple of times too to give me pain killers and a dose of antibiotics ( 3 doses is standard apparently) Didn't sleep well last night. Woke up every hour not in pain just woke up ! I've had this noisy leg machine on all night keeping my blood pumping around! Apparently my surgeon had come to see me last night to check I was OK but I was sleeping.... I know I felt somebody hold my hand to see if I was ok.... But I was too tired to speak. He has been absolutely brilliant and said I had been very brave! Gold star for me hahaha! So now it's nearly 8am. Drains still in and I'm having breakfast soon. Nurse thinks drains should come out today hopefully and I'm staying one more night because of my complications. But please remember these don't happen to everybody and you are in such safe, capable hands. I look in the mirror and all I see are these fantastic - tiny- round boobs that stand to attention and I think to myself...... It's soooo been worth it! Any questions I'd be happy to answer. Xxxxx Updated on 7 Sep 2014: Just a quick picture! Look nice and neat- do you think bra is too tight? Updated on 7 Sep 2014: Had my drains taken out last night at 6pm. I got myself so worked up about it and started to get really upset. She literally did it and I felt NOTHING. A slight odd sensation when one came out but it was SO much better than I thought. I had some morphene ( spelling?) before hand which may of helped considerably so ask for that! Slept a solid 8 hours last night with no pain relief and woke up feeling so much better with the restraints of the drains. Had some pain meds this morning and looks like I'll be gone at midday! The only thing I'm feeling now is itchy and slightly stiff. Occasionally there's the odd sharp pain but other than that ladies I'm good! I think any surgery the first 24hrs is rough but it definitely gets better day by day. X x x x Updated on 7 Sep 2014: The staff here are exceptional. Here is my Sunday dinner from yesterday! If you are in the south west of England please come here! Private message me if you live locally and want more info [RS bleep] Updated on 8 Sep 2014: Just found this in my hospital bag! They removed 805g from right And 1065 from left!!!!!!!! Holy macaroni! Updated on 10 Sep 2014: Well today I'm feeling a a bit more normal. Back isn't as stiff as it has been and constipation has gone lol! Managed to put a bit of make up on too so feel semi human. Went to have my dressings changed today and all is fine. One of my drain holes is oozy slightly but everything else is looking good. They are very tender and swollen and don't look superb at the moment but a lot better than they did! Like the way when I sit up they stay sitting up too lol ! Here's a quick pick I managed to sneak. Back in on Monday to see my surgeon. Can't shower until he says I can though :( :( :( Updated on 11 Sep 2014: Barely got any sleep last night. This bra is digging in my swollen sides so much and it's really frustrating me. I am really itchy everywhere too and this bra isn't helping. Anybody know if I can take it off for an hour? I've developed a sweat rash under my left armpit too even though I've been washing them everyday! So that's sore too ;( my eyes just keep trying to close and I'm a bit weepy and emotional today which is so unlike me! Everyday has been so different and today is a bit rubbish. Hope everybody is doing ok. [RS bleep] Updated on 11 Sep 2014: My dad has literally just had to cut me out of that bra I had on! It was giving me the deepest sorest grooves in my side! I know have my proper surgical bra on that currently feels like heaven compared to that other thing! And best bit- this is a D cup ! WHooooooooooooo xx Updated on 11 Sep 2014: Ok so here they are unwrapped. I am happy with the shape of them and they are so perky. Nipples still seem a tiny bit low but am I just being a typical woman and looking for unrealistic perfection? LOL. I am happy with them and they look so good under clothes. Updated on 12 Sep 2014: Had a really great hair wash ( 3 shampoos!) and a nice treatment. Blow dried and straightened and feeling SO much better for it. Was pretty exhausting though and I'm home now chilling on the sofa! :) here is a little picture for everybody- stomach seems to be deflating. I don't know if I'm annoying people with the constant pic updates but I just can't believe that's me in the mirror with small boobs!! Hope everybody is doing great on here. X x x x x Updated on 13 Sep 2014: So I realised this morning for the first time in about 10 years that my breasts don't suffocate me when I lie down! They sit on my chest wall where they should be and it's so unbelievably nice! Updated on 15 Sep 2014: Had my first apt with my PS today. All looks good and I have been told I can shower now- yay! Have to change the tape though afterwards which I'm a bit scared of doing! I forgot to ask him- when can I start massaging in creams/oil for scar reduction? Anybody been advised on this yet? Thank you :) Updated on 16 Sep 2014: Hello all of you lovely ladies. Just a quick update on day 10 (?). So happy today with how they look and hope to god they stay looking this good! :) :) Updated on 17 Sep 2014: So today I had a shower and began to change my dressings- no pain or anything . Then I suddenly felt very faint and once again the dizziness overcame me and I just slumped myself on the bed loosing hearing and vision. Slowly came around and had some water. Called the hospital and went to see them at 16.00. She checked my BP and it was quite low. Turns out low BP runs in my family which I only found out today from my mum. I think all the trauma from the surgery combined with that just made me more prone to BP problems. Anyway nurse changed my dressing - a small area on the right boob (TBsection) is still a bit weepy and oozy - yuck! So I now have to go back every two days for a check and dressing change which is fine by me as I didn't like doing them myself! I have been very blessed to have such an excellent hospital 5 mins from me. Other than that I'm fine! Hope everybody is doing well and anybody who's just had surgery or it's looking tomorrow good luck and best wishes xxxx Updated on 17 Sep 2014: I'm a huge animal lover and have followed this amazing charity for a while now. Any unwanted bras can be sent to this worthwhile charity that helps dogs in need in Afghanistan. Just read some of the harrowing stories of neglect and It will bring a tear to your eye. Amazing charity provided by the armed forces rescuing and caring for dogs whilst providing education to others on how to treat animals. Post your bras on ladies!!! Xxxxx Updated on 18 Sep 2014: As a single girl in my 20's I never even thought about how I would go about approaching the fact that I've had a breast reduction to a potential partner. It wasn't until I came across an article today about how a guy had dumped a girl because he found out her boobs where fake! I can't believe that thought never crossed my mind. I guess to men - boobs are a big turn on and make a woman a woman. I'm thinking that they would be disappointed to find out that mine weren't "perfect".... I guess I am interested now to see how guys react. I only ever thought about myself throughout this whole process. It's just an idle thought that crossed my mind this afternoon.. Maybe I have too much time on my hands! Updated on 19 Sep 2014: Silly question but the first bra I put on was really right and I had it on for my first few days..... I've been left with this deep red mark on either sides (pictured) ....... Do you reckon it will go? How annoying!!! I don't need anymore scars than I already have hahaha.! Updated on 19 Sep 2014: Went for another dressing change today so they could check on my T section that wasn't healing that fast. Nurse said my skin was "red raw" and she thinks I've had a reaction to the surgical tape that's been put on! So it's all come off and now I am free of all tape and just have a gauze on the icky bit. I knew my healing was very slow..... It still stung badly when the dressing were coming off :( She said if I kept it on any longer then it would probably blister and become infected.... OMG nooooooo. So she has told me to have a shower tonight and let the warm water run over my scars and wounds and "air dry" for 30 mins after with a towel over me. So that's the next stage! I hope I don't get an infection :( :( I should of known my skin would react to this tape as I have very sensitive skin! Updated on 19 Sep 2014: As you can see, right is still sore and has a small opening under nipple and under breast (T junction).. I can also see that my left is bigger than the other. Hope they even themselves out some what. Close ups of scars in these pics too. Updated on 19 Sep 2014: Meant my right was the problem boob not the left! The mirror image threw me off haha. This was the boob that didn't drain as well so I'm hoping the swelling will reduce it eventually to the same size :( feel a bit depressed with it all today. Updated on 20 Sep 2014: This picture was the final nail in the coffin. When I saw this picture (above!!) I knew I had to do something drastic about my breasts. Can't even stand looking at it ! And whilst they aren't perfect now they are 100x better than before. #grateful Updated on 22 Sep 2014: So I'm over the 2 week mark now- still the righty has yet to heal over completely. I'm back to the hospital today for them to look it over. Other than that I'm OK, not sleeping too well and I'm desperate to lie on my front/side. Showering daily now which is great and thinking over some positive life changes whilst I am off. Anybody due for their surgery this week then I wish you the best of luck. [RS bleep] Updated on 24 Sep 2014: Had my last check today with the nurse.... My PS happened to be in the building and saw me too. He was really happy with everything and asked if I was too.... Which I am! :) no more apts now until I see him again in 3 weeks before I go on holiday. Actually feel a bit sad the experience is coming to an end! The staff have been more than lovely! Now it's time to get on with my life and start afresh x x x x Updated on 25 Sep 2014: Only just read about this phenomenon! Thankfully I don't appear to have them? My cleavage thankfully gives nothing away! Very happy :) Updated on 28 Sep 2014: Hello everybody- had a few days away from the website as I was becoming obsessed comparing myself to other people's results on the site. I actually felt my breasts for the first time properly last night and it was really odd. I have no feeling in my nipples and underneath when I touch them. I can feel when my nipples get cold etc and I have many twinges in them but no touch sensation. It was almost like I was touching somebody else and it freaked me out a lot! It's probably something I will get used to! Other than that healing is going well I think. Scars have started to scab now and are quite red in colour. Updated on 29 Sep 2014: I can't tell if this look like normal healing or perhaps an infection? Any advice appreciated. [RS bleep] Updated on 30 Sep 2014: Hi all, firstly can I just say a big THANK YOU to all of the comments and messages I've received on here... They have been really lovely and got me through a few bad days. If I haven't replied to some I am really sorry as I can't keep up sometimes and find myself scrolling down endless pages not being able to find the comments! Phew :) Anyway no infection which is a relief and I'm still in the healing process. Off on holiday in 2 weeks to NYC and nervous about the flight and the possibility of exhausting myself over there: I'll take it easy and live off bagels :) xx Updated on 2 Oct 2014: Are words really needed girls? October is here and a whole new bunch of you are getting your reductions!!! Good luck to all you lucky October reductionee's (?) lol xxxx Updated on 3 Oct 2014: Something that has hit me these last couple of weeks is.... The big black mist overhead.... Depression. I've felt very down and it's lead me to this question..... Do people have cosmetic surgery go in with the mindset that it will change their WHOLE life? I am speaking very personally now and would love to hear your opinions. I went into this process with my eyes WIDE open. I'm not a naive person and pride myself on being very head strong. I hated my breasts like a lot of you and knew I had to change them to feel better about myself. But I must confess in the back of my mind something was telling me that this could change my whole life and it hasn't. Don't get me wrong I'm so happy with the results and I'm now happy with my breasts. The other aspects in my life that make me unhappy however have not altered. I almost think it's what mothers who experience post natal depression must feel (stick with me this is going somewhere). You spend months planning, looking forward to, spending lots of money and telling everybody how fabulous it is going to be. The day comes around- it's painful, it's tiring and you've totally got what you've wanted for the first time and you are overjoyed. Days pass and the pain and joy lessens but yet, you're still left with the problems you had before.... I'm not a mum so I am just going on personal experiences from friends and family on PND. Also note I know how severe it can be and I am in NO way comparing my post surgery depression with it. I didn't see this coming but it has. I'm dealing with it day by day but I thought I'd put this out here even it one person can relate. Much love x x x Updated on 4 Oct 2014: Cheap tshirt from H&M in a medium!! Happy happy days :) xx Updated on 5 Oct 2014: Went surgical bra shopping today and the results are in.... I'm a 38C!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D swelling has seemed to of reduced dramatically over the last few days too. I'm still tape less and open to the elements. Hoping the lack of tape won't make my scars any worse in the long term. My PS doesn't seem to have a problem with me not having anything on. Updated on 7 Oct 2014: Updated on 24 Oct 2014: So here I am two months post op. Feeling fine and healing nicely. Starting to massage now with scar oils. No regrets at all. Hope everybody is doing well on here :) Updated on 26 Oct 2014: Hi all! Sorry I haven't been on here much- I went on holiday then had a bad case of tonsillitis and have been under the weather. I'm back at work now and everything is "normal" again. Just wondered when you girls started using scar oils/lotions/moisturisers ON your scars? I see my PS next week but would like to start massaging my scars with something now. Any help appropriated as always. Xxxx Updated on 29 Oct 2014: Hi all! I've been absent from this site for a while, I have been super busy with work and generally just getting my life back in order after that crazy BR whirlwind! Here are some pics of my scars and more boobs! I am tidying up my profile and getting rid of a few pointless photos too! X P.S I'm not permanently in my PJS it's just generally I am in them when taking pictures after a shower! Updated on 6 Nov 2014: Hi everybody. I was officially discharged today from my consultants care. It's been such a roller coaster of emotions the last couple of months. 6th September seems like a lifetime ago and as my PS said to me ... Better to forget it most of the time but good to reflect on it occasionally. I honestly feel like a different person. It not only changed my body but my kind too. Christmas is getting closer and life seems to be getting brighter. I hope that anybody who has this surgery experiences what I did and I feel so grateful for everything. X Updated on 8 Nov 2014: Just over two months post op now. I like to keep posting pictures as I know some people might be looking at them whilst trying to pluck up the courage to have this surgery done. Scars are quite red at the moment, using bio oil daily. I am wearing underwire bras now all day. At night I wear a genie bra. I no longer have sore shoulders/sore boobs/sore back/bad posture/I can fit into my work shirts/men talk to my face etc etc. The benefits of this reduction are just endless. I am much more confident. I can happily walk around the supermarket in just a t shirt rather than covering up in a coat all the time. It's been one heck of a journey but worth it 100%. Xx Updated on 29 Nov 2014: Whilst at first I was mildly horrified when I came across my pictures on my surgeons website..... I actually thought "ok that's pretty good- he obviously thinks they look good!". The before shocked me- I had almost forgotten how they looked and I'd never seen them from somebody else's perspective and lense!!!!! Updated on 1 Jan 2015: So it's now 2015 and 5 months on Tuesday since my reduction. Still is the best thing I have ever done. My scars especially on the side have become much more prominent for some reason? Very red.... Am trying silicone scar sheets so will let you know how I get on. Bra size ranges from a 36D or a 38C. I was a 36 HH before my surgery!! I aim to make 2015 my year and I hope all you lovely ladies do the same. I regularly check up on people's progress on here but just never log in to say hi! I am actually having MORE surgery this month but on my poor tonsils instead! Tonsillectomy booked in for me on the 12th- dreading it MORE than the breast reduction! Here's a couple of pictures for anybody curious about 5 months post op! :) much love and I wish you all a Happy & Healthy New Year x Updated on 11 Feb 2015: 6 months on :) don't stalk this site like I used to but thanks for the comments & private messages I've received on here! I haven't looked back since and it's still the best decision I've ever made x Updated on 1 Apr 2018: Unhappy a few years on. They settled to a really unsatisfactory result :( I dislike them now more than I did before.
I wouldn’t recommend Mr Oliver for breast reductions. I had a reduction a few years back now and was never told at the time I should attempt to lose weight before the procedure as it can effect the appearance of the results DRAMATICALLY. Intitally I was quite pleased with my results. My breasts were a lot smaller and had volume. I wasn’t ever really happy with my nipples as I felt they were quite small. I was quite young at the time so never voiced these concerns. I am now in my late 20’s and have lost around 1 stone in weight and it’s safe to say I hate my boobs more than ever before. They are square, misshapen and my nipples are small and shrivelled. I have contacted the hospital where I had the procedure with my complaint but it seems to be that they don’t care once you’re out the door and a few years on. I really regret my decision. Mr Oliver is really nice and professional. He seems to have great results with implants but I wouldn’t recommend for reduction. I am considering small implants now (which I hate the idea of) to improve my breasts.
I've had my initial consultation with my PS and we have booked a surgery date for just over a month away. I initially wanted anatomical implants but have since changed my mind to round to get the fullness at the top that I'm looking for. I'm fairly petite so I don't want the implants to swamp me as I'm looking to achieve a natural look which is why I was considering 275cc. Although as I'm only an A cup I'm worried that the sizing will come out smaller than I would like with 275 so I'm considering pushing it up to 295 but no bigger than that. I am planning on calling my PS after I receive my letter of confirmation from the practice to see what he thinks. I currently have a 275 and a 240 implant that the PS gave me to take home and the 275 is the right size but I know they fall smaller after they're under the muscle so I'm thinking more seriously for 295. Any tips or help would be great!! Updated on 2 May 2016: I currently have an A cup and I'm looking for a full C I have moderately Tuberous breasts which my PS believes he can fix during the surgery Updated on 2 May 2016: My boobs have never made me exceptionally self conscious or had any impact on my relationships but I've never been happy with them. Especially in bikinis etc. I've always wanted that curve or cleavage that so many women take for granted! No matter how many push up bras I have tried on, I still have never been able to achieve 'cleavage' and I can't wait to be able to wear things I have always shied away from. Updated on 3 May 2016: I'm off to Croatia in August for a festival holiday so I've started to buy swimwear ready for the new boobs! The holiday will be a couple of days under 2 months after the surgery so I'm hoping they will have softened and dropped a bit by then! Updated on 14 May 2016: As I've said previously I was unsure about whether to go for the 275cc or 300cc implants. I booked another consultation with my PS who took another look and measured my breasts again and confirmed that rhe width of implant would fit well and close the gap between my breasts giving me some nautural cleavage. I'm still a teeny bit unsure but with the PS's reassurance and the fact that he was visibly happy that I'd decided on the larger size I'm feeling confident about it. At the end of the day it's a 25ml difference but it might give me that extra volume and fullness that I will love. I do not want to regret going too small!! Updated on 19 May 2016: I'm not in the slightest bit nervous about surgery or recovery, the one thing that's keeping me up at night is sizing!! After a revisit to my PS we decided on 300cc which would fit my breast width absolutely fine but I'm so confused by the proportion of a 300cc on different women. On some it looks huge and others petite and small! I know it has a lot to do with their shape and height but I've seen large differences between women with the same stats! My PS has mentioned that I'm more than welcome to visit again before the surgery which is in 17 days, and I think I'll bring my mum this time for an extra perspective. Updated on 31 May 2016: The surgery is one week away and I'm still obsessing about 275 vs 300 The sizers I have on under my post op bra are 275 so I think 300 will account for the loss under muscle. I feel like I look genuinely proportional with them! Although I do feel like my bum looks smaller so I'm definitely going to have to take care of that in the gym! My PS has ordered 300cc for the surgery and I think that any smaller than that and I would regret it P.s the post op bra is a 32 C and it fits the implants perfectly Updated on 7 Jun 2016: Had my surgery at 4pm today! It's now 10:30 and I'm back home. The pain is moderate, mostly just aching but nothing too bad. I'll update with photos and more info tomorrow Updated on 7 Jun 2016: I'm off all the heavy pain medication and just on paracetamol and ibuprofen now. In some pain but feeling very tired so I'm hoping I'll just head straight off to sleep Updated on 9 Jun 2016: All the local anaesthetic and strong painkillers they gave me must have worn off because last night was pretty painful! Managed to get some sleep on my back with ice packs between my sides and the pillows! Ice packs are the only thing that give me proper relief at the moment as the ibuprofen and paracetamol don't really seem to be touching the sides!! I have some asymmetry with the swelling where the right side of my chest (where my bra strap falls) seems to be much more swollen and tender and had a lot more bruising! I'm loving how they look already and just can't wait for all th swelling to go down Updated on 10 Jun 2016: Swelling has gone down soooo much since yesterday and the bruises are starting to yellow and heal a bit. Still tender but the ice is working wonders. I've noticed some asymmetry between the nipples and the right side seems to be smaller but it always was a bit before. Hoping it'll be less noticeable when they start to drop and fluff! Updated on 11 Jun 2016: Healing is going swimmingly. Less pain and softer every day! Can almost see the curve of the breast now the skin across my sternum is stretching! I'm annoyed at myself for putting on so much weight already post op (I put weight on very quickly) and I'm planning to start on a healthy eating plan as of Monday. It's just the last thing I want to eat when I'm feeling groggy and tired is a salad!!! Updated on 13 Jun 2016: Feeling so so much better! Loving how they're looking already!!! Updated on 15 Jun 2016: Had my post op yesterday. Surgeon said that they look as good as they possibly could at this stage which I'm pleased about! I'm off painkillers apart from one set in the evening when they start to get sore. The surgeon mentioned I have some puckering of my scars but he didn't seem to worried about it so I guess he thinks it will flatten out! (Photos attached) Updated on 18 Jun 2016: Been going through all my old bikinis and I'm almost happy about how many I have to throw away!! This one used to gape and not do anything for me and now it barely covers the nipple!!! Updated on 19 Jun 2016: I went out last night and I felt so confident with my new additions! Pain is pretty much nonexistent. They just get sore and a bit achey but completely off painkillers now! Updated on 24 Jun 2016: Updated on 27 Jun 2016: The scars are looking so much better now. I've been using the scar strips for 1 week and I can already see an improvement. I'm so happy with how they're coming along. Still need to get measured though!!!
