Frederico Mayo, MD

After 3 children and years of disliking my empty boobs I'm absolutely delighted with my new full breasts I'm only 11 days post op but so fare so good.I chose the hospital group at Bromsgrove and cannot fault them at all the staff were all lovely and Mr Mayo my surgeon was amazing I would highly recommend him I felt completely at ease with him.I was a very empty 34 b and have had 425 cc sub muscular hoping to achieve a d/dd not that I really mind what the overall size outcome will be as I'm thrilled just to feel like I finally have boobies :)

So it's nearly here ... Surgery day ... A mixture of excitement & nerves
Hoping I won't be disappointed.
I am currently an average 34b hoping to be a full DD .... Friday can't come soon enough ????
I am having 475cc motiva implants under the muscle .
Initial thoughts were I wanted to go bigger but have gone with my surgeons advice.

Updated on 22 Jun 2014:


Updated on 24 Jun 2014:
So the nearer it gets the less I can sleep. Feel like a kid at Xmas !
Last day at work tomorrow for 11 days & will only be 2 days to go !!!!
Arrggggghhh ... I'm so unorganised , oh well soon be Friday ????

Updated on 27 Jun 2014:
Well finally here... Surgery gown & stockings on.... Just a waiting game, hopefully it's my turn within the next hour!!

Me & my new boobs will see you all soon ladies Xx

Updated on 27 Jun 2014:
So granted not the best photographer in the world ,but my first after photo 10 hours post op
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Updated on 28 Jun 2014:


Updated on 28 Jun 2014:
So I'm glad to be home & hoping for a speedy recovery , anxious to know what size I will be ( more like impatient ) ????

Updated on 9 Jul 2014:
So nearly at the two week point & I'm undecided. Im definitely bigger but would have liked to have been bigger.
Good thing is healing process going well. Now & again my scars ache a little but I have been lucky I think with very minimal pain.
My nipples are a little sensitive , is this normal ?

Updated on 15 Aug 2014:
So it's 7 weeks since the op & feel well & truly on the road to recovery. Softened loads but still need to keep with the massaging

Just had my BA on Saturday 22nd August2015 with The Hospital Group. Feeling pretty disappointed with the experience and now in quite a lot of pain, lack of sleep and thinking why did I do this! ????. I felt for the price I paid I thought it was a disappointing experience. I arrived at Dolan Park for 9am on the Sat and was greeted by the receptionist and quite promptly taken to my room. I was feeling pretty nervous as I think most people would having surgery. The nurse that took me to my room she seemed pretty nice. After this had another lady come and take various details, again she was ok a little bit frosty though. As the morning went on I met the surgeon again and the anaesthetist just asking questions and being marked up. Someone came to collect me for theatre and I was very nervous by this point and I was trembling at this point. Had my cannula put in and he went through some paper work to which there was a mistake. I was also having a lump removed from my right breast as well but was written down as having a mole removed! Anyway they called the surgeon and it was re-written on the form correctly and I signed. Didn't fill me with the greatest of confidence! Anyway I was put to sleep and woke some time later in recovery. Took me a while to come around but felt terrible after. Got taken up to my room and had my oxygen mask on for an hour or more. I've had an operation before but never felt like this. The nurse came in and did blood pressure etc and said my heart rate was really high so needed to drink. To be honest I felt so out of it and disoriented that I didn't really want anything and was also feeling nauseous. They came back again and said about putting my bra on I wanted to wait for half an hour until I felt better but this other particular nurse just made me sit up and put it on. I really felt unwell but felt like by one particular nurse like I was being a nuisance, which I hate putting people out or causing a fuss. She just kept telling me to eat or drink or we will have to put fluids up in a stern voice. Still though I was pretty out of it. The surgeon came in and another nurse was telling him about heart rate etc and he said to ask the anaesthetist. I was now a bit worried and asked how the surgery went to be told it went ok. Anyway took me a good 2-3 hours to feel anywhere near better. The nurses changed staff and the couple of night staff seemed ok. Didn't sleep well and the nurse came in at 6am and gave me my meds to go home with. That was the last time I saw a nurse. Had a bowl of cereal brought to me and after that saw nobody. So I stayed there thinking someone would surely be around to check me over or to say it was ok to leave but nothing. Eventually I went out to a lady at the desk and asked and she said I could just go. I have seen other people's experience with NHS at times to be poor but the are hard worked and over stretched but to receive this kind of care when you are paying 4,000 plus I was really disappointed. Recovery has been harder than what I thought, was thinking I would be fine but it has been pretty painful and really hard to sleep, sleeping upright is so uncomfortable. My boobs are very swollen and completely numb to touch. I had Motiva implants 400cc under the muscle. At the moment however regretting the whole thing I wish I stayed with my small boobs! Sorry for a bleak review but for anybody considering this op make sure you think about it thoroughly and that it's definitely what you want.

So I've booked my surgery in for the 24th October (birthday present from me to me) with Dr Mayo & The Hospital Group. At the moment I've gone for 380cc moderate profile (4.1 projection) Motiva implants, but was originally suggested the 450cc high profile in order to fill in the top of my breasts where they have very slight droop from breast feeding (for 3 months). The sound of 450cc scared me off as it sounds like a lot & i don't want the harsh barbie doll look so I went for the 380cc, but now I'm starting to worry that they won't be big enough as i want to be at least a DD so people notice I've had them done without them looking really fake! I've seen pictures of people who've had high profiles & after a while they don't look really fake but it's hard to find people who've had 380cc moderates so I can compare. Also, another reason I went for the smaller implant is because I thought the recovery would hurt less (don't know if this is true?) I've ordered both implants so hopefully at my pre op I can make my decision!! Any advice would be appreciated :)

Updated on 24 Oct 2015:
So I'm all done! Had my surgery today, been out of theatre for less than 2 hours & I feel amazing! I left home at 5:30 this morning to get to Dolan Park Hospital as my admission time was 9. I threw up the whole car journey because I was so nervous & thought I was going to back out, but I didn't actually go to theatre until 4 (super long wait!) but by that point I was so tired that I couldn't wait to get put to sleep & my nerves had completely gone! When I woke up I felt no tightness or pain, just the tiniest bit sore but practically nothing, I kept saying I couldn't believe how good I felt!! I had 425cc high profile Motiva Ergonomix partials. They look like the perfect size, not too big or small! I'm kind of waiting for the pain to kick in eventually but hopefully if I don't overdo it then it will be fine! It's hard though because they feel exactly like they did before I had surgery & I can move my arms easily! At the moment I am so glad I did this! They are a great shape already, round & not high with a natural slope already!! I'm in love with them already :)

Updated on 28 Oct 2015:
Okay, so this stomach bloating is awful! Im not getting gut pains, so I'm guessing it's more swelling than being blocked up (nice)! All I want to do is take pictures of my new boobs, but my stomach looks so bad that I don't like any of the photos! My boobs are very cone like too & there is swelling or tenting between them which makes them look a bit weird! They feel huge at the moment but I just want my stomach to be flat again so I can gauge the real size my new boobies!!

Well where to start! I'm now 38 yo and in January will have another birthday so almost reaching the big 4 0!! I have 3 beautiful children, 12 yo, 10 yo and 19 months, that I adore but I have been left with a body that feels alien to me. Most of the damage to my stomach was done during my first pregnancy as I was HUGE and thought I must of been having a baby elephant but no just a modest 8lb 8ozs.

During my 2nd pregnancy all was well until the birth and had an emergency c section. Obviously I was so happy and relieved to have my little one safe and well but this made my stomach even worse and I've been wanting a TT ever since.
First starting researching TT about 6 years ago and met with a surgeon but life circumstances changed as I met my new partner who wasn't supportive of the procedure and as it happens went on to have my little angel no 3. Due to the previous problem this was a planned c section.

I've been trying really hard to get in shape and lost the weight but can't do anything about my stomach. I am currently the lightest I've been in my adult life at 9st 3 and aiming for 9st but my stomach bothers me day and night.

My partner and I separated at the start of this year, my choice as he was a waste of space and thought I'm better off on my own, so now feels the right time for the procedure. Ive been doing lots of research and met with mr federico mayo from the hospital group. He was really lovely and put me at ease straight away. He was calm and explained clearly what he could do and what to expect. I came away thinking he was the right PS but did some more research before making the decision. The internet is an amazing thing and I could read lots about his work in Spain as he has his own practise there for over 15 years and is regarded as one of the top PS there. Also thank you to real self and the people I've spoken to here.

So procedure is booked for 23rd of jan, all paid for, time off work booked, child care arranged, and support for me sorted (love you mum). I've added some before pics but I hate looking at them :-((( it's so strange how you can feel confident dressed then the complete opposite with them off. Wish the TT was sooner but know that I need this time to properly get my head around what's going to happen and prepare myself physically and mentally.

I'll check in again soon as my prep continues!! X

Updated on 23 Jan 2015:
Well I am on the flat side, having had op yesterday morning. All went well and not had too much pain would, describe it as strong discomfort around a 4 to 5 out of 10. In hospital for 2 nights so being very well looked after.

Mr mayo has been lovely, lovely manner and makes you really at ease. From what I've seen he has done a fantastic job too!!!

Had a problem with the drains not working which meant they had to be replaced, so I had a sneaky peak of my tummy which looked AMAZING!!! Can't wait to see it properly. Didn't get time to take a pic tho :-(

Feeling quite human and really positive for happy healing. Plan for today is sitting in chair and walking down the ward, and hopefully have a bm.

Hope everyone else is going well. And I'll post pics as soon as I can [RS bleep]

Updated on 25 Jan 2015:
Well I'm home and feeling okay. The drains were removed first thing ths morning, and won't lie that did hurt, had oxygen to help get through it. Mainly stinging burning pain but didn't last long. Managed to get a quick pic tho!!! Had a 2 hour drive home that wasn't too bad.

Just trying to keep on top if my pain meds and make sure a walk about every couple of hours. Being well looked after by my mum.

The hard bit will be not peaking again until my follow up apptment on Friday. Need to rest and take small steps on my road to recovery!

Hope everyone else is doing okay xx

Updated on 26 Jan 2015:
Feeling really good today. Had my first night at home and very pleased to say that I slept in my bed and had a really good sleep. Woke up this morning and was able to go for bm!! Bonus.

Really not in much pain but keeping on top of pain meds so it doesn't build up. Moving around regularly to keep everything mobile. The nurse called to see how I was doing and to warn about pain meds causing constipation, so lots of fluids which I'm doing plus continuing to take stool softeners and lots of fruit and veg.

Really happy with progress so far, and I'm a firm believer in positive thoughts so happy healing everyone! Xx

I went for my first consultation in April after getting my bf to take a random picture of my breasts and never realised how bad they were. Now I'm 2 weeks away from surgery. I'm 5ft 5 122lbs and having 300 and 335 unders. I don't seem to have as much info as people in the US so grateful for any advice? No idea about moderate or high profile? No idea what gummy bear implants are either. I'm happy with my PS but literally just chose my size and told him what I wanted. My biggest fear is having the fake round look with a huge gap in the middle. I therefore think I have chosen the right size. Looking forward to speaking to other real selfers and hearing your stories.

Updated on 27 Sep 2014:
Breastfed both my children and am currently 32/34A.

Updated on 28 Sep 2014:
I've found myself scouring this forum constantly which is odd cos I'm not even on Facebook, Twitter or any social media! I just feel I need to see all the reviews. I'm so undecided on size. I will never have boob greed but I do what them to look great and 6 months down the line not have any regrets. I just read a review where somebody had 695cc and another 550cc and they were roughly my build. I then look at my 300 and 335cc and wondering if that's definitely want?? I just want them even and a full C cup. I suppose as long at that's the cc's to achieve that look I will be fine. I can't believe this time in 2 weeks I will be out of surgery!!!!!!

Updated on 30 Sep 2014:
My patient co ordinator rang today and put me at ease. She explained that I'm having 300 and 340 cohesive gel silicone. If anyone can give me any further info on these types of implants I would be hugely grateful. Especially if anyone has had these.

Updated on 1 Oct 2014:
No wish pics as yet. Just wish they didn't look like this! I'm sure i must of Breastfed more on the left side!

Updated on 4 Oct 2014:
I'm now starting to question everything. Have I picked the right surgeon? The right size? Do I need a lift yet he hasn't said I do? I'm sure these are normal doubts but the last thing I want is to regret this decision and not be happy with the results

Updated on 9 Oct 2014:
For someone quite intelligent I have been so ditzy over this BA!! I obviously was aware that I was having one nipple lifted but put it to the back of my mind. Then I saw a review on here with the scars and I was horrified! Which sounds really mean but they were big thick pink/red scars!! Which didn't seem to go after months and months! Now I'm panicking about that!!! Arrggggh! On a lighter note, any good ideas for batch cooking?

Updated on 11 Oct 2014:
I've cleaned the house for 7 hours, made a chilli, curry and spag bol, done all my washing, cleaned all the beds and much more! Really nervous now and thinking I may change my mind about the size tomorrow. I really am undecided. Not because of boob greed but I want them to look natural and fall nicely. I've seen a few small implants which don't seem to drop properly? I wish i was excited like so many others but I'm really dreading it!!! A big thank you to Lisa who put some fantastic recovery tips on here. I currently have no bendy straws or ice packs!

Updated on 12 Oct 2014:
I feel a complete sense of dread if I'm honest and wish I wasn't going through with it. I'm not even a worrier either, it's just such a massive decision and money down the drain if I'm not happy. I stuck with the sizes as he gave me no choice. See u on the other side!

Updated on 12 Oct 2014:
Dizzy and disorientated so excuse any mistakes or waffling. Not in any pain at all really? Just a bit numb. Feeling a bit sick so going to try and sleep

Updated on 12 Oct 2014:


Updated on 12 Oct 2014:
Am currently in bed watching tv and in no pain at all so meds must be working. I drifted in and out of sleep all afternoon which I didn't think was possible but I managed it! So far I'm pleased with the results. The size looks ok at the moment and hoping when they drop they will be exactly what I wanted. On the plus size my nipple lift was an incision around the nipple and not the vertical one. I know there's a long way to go yet but so far so good. Also when comparing pre op pics to post, I couldnt of not risked having this surgery. It was needed! Here at some pics with me stood up. The dreading bloating has kicked in as well. Grrrrrr

Updated on 13 Oct 2014:
I was shaking whilst taking my bra off and it was quite painful and sore. Boobs are so hard and uncomfortable. I have quite a high pain threshold as well (gave birth naturally in car park with last child and no meds!) I'm struggling to do anything really but that comes and goes. Can't wait to be back to normal and am so glad that I batch cooked and cleaned and ironed! I had trouble shutting the car door, putting seat belt on, picking up handbag and even reaching across for the remote hurt! Saying that, I'm pleased with results so far which is the main thing. Here are some pics.

Updated on 17 Oct 2014:
Dressings came off today and I can shower at last! My nipple looks better than I thought it would however the right side is dropping quicker than the left. At the moment I am really pleased with the results and they look completely natural. I am getting a shooting pain the right which isn't very nice and am still struggling to sleep on my back. I'm starting to feel a bit more normal now.

Updated on 18 Oct 2014:
This is starting to become extremely frustrating now. All I want to do is clean and exercise. I'm bored out of my brains. On top of that the shooting pains are really sharp, I've had a headache for 3 days and sleeping is a complete nightmare. Feeling very hard done by. I don't know how I'm going to have my toddler on Monday as I still can't pick him up and am nowhere near doing so.

Updated on 23 Oct 2014:
I'm either impatient, overly critical or just something else. There seems to be this same pattern for a lot of women on here. Being excited and then having doubts then not being happy. I just don't like how they look at the moment and am thinking what was the actual point of having this done? No one sees them anyway. I think the lack of exercise is getting me down and I'm getting fatter by the day. I must put a stop to this eating. It's completely unlike me.

Updated on 25 Oct 2014:
I'm trying not to be so negative! They look good for 2 weeks post. Nipples feel strange which I assume is the sensitivity. My boobs still feel hard and heavy which is something I just didn't expect after 2 weeks but I think that's down to my naiveity! If i prod them in places they are getting softer but the overall feel is quite hard. Still not back to doing everything and still struggling with everyday tasks. Will try and update with pics weekly now to monitor progress

Updated on 2 Nov 2014:
Not really seeing any changes visually but they feel a bit softer to touch. They constantly feel tingly and are stinging. It's a really hard to describe the feeling. Still struggling to reach things and even driving isn't the same. I'm hoping they will start to drop soon. I'm worried I keep doing things I shouldn't and It will ruin the result. I.e I'm gradually sleeping on my side and picking my toddler up who is pretty heavy. I've read a few reviews with people saying after a month their back to normal but I don't feel that'll be me this time next week. I'm going to update every Sunday now just week to week to monitor the changes