Dr. Blennerhassett was highly recommended by a doctor friend (Dermatologist) and a nurse friend working in the plastics industry (she doesn't work for Dr. Blennerhassett). Extremely personable, patient, thorough and interested in what you have to say or what questions you have. Knowing that he works with children strongly suggested to me that he is gentle and meticulous. After my first consult I booked to have my breast reduction done by Dr. Blennerhassett straight away. I did not hesitate as he was professional and made me feel very comfortable. His work is precise and truly an art form. I am now almost 7 weeks post op and have had a breezy recovery with no pain at all and no complications. He has changed my life forever. Forever grateful!
Dr Blennerhassett performed my tummy tuck and breast reduction & lift, something I had been wanting since having my first child 20 years ago. I met another surgeon and left the appointment feeling quite uncomfortable and unsure, so spent the next 5 years extensively researching the procedures, risks involved and looking at before and after’s online. I had a pretty good understanding of what to expect and what could go wrong. I finally had the courage to seek a second opinion. At my first appointment with Dr Blennerhassett I felt very comfortable and well informed. He is very down to earth and easy to talk to. He discussed the procedures, answered every question and was realistic about the results I could expect to achieve. The day of surgery and stay in hospital went exactly as discussed. At two weeks post op I had some complications, however, as I was provided with Dr Blennerhassett’s mobile number, my husband was able to reach him straight away and he promptly attended to my care. The after care provided by Dr Blennerhassett and his staff cannot be faulted. I received excellent care that I would definitely recommend his practice. I am now 4 months post op and I am very happy with the results, only wish I’d contacted him years ago so could have been enjoying my new body for longer.
It took me 10 plus years to pluck up the courage to have this treatment and had I known there was such a personable surgeon as Dr Blennerhassett, my suffering would not have taken its toll on the rest of my body. I cannot speak more highly of Dr Blennerhassett, from the first consultation the ease I felt by the end of the appointment was knowing I was in the professional hands of someone who cared and listened. My expectancy going in was low for what could be done for me, just hoping he would be able to equalise my breasts but Dr Blennerhassett advised he could do more for me and he did with a bilateral reduction mammaplasty. I had no fears leading into the operation as Dr Blennerhassett and his team made me feel relaxed and comfortable. My treatment experience has been amazing and virtually pain free, not only did Dr Blennerhassett equalise my breasts he reduced the size to match my frame going from a 20E to 16D cup and at 64, he has given me a new lease of life! The aftercare has been exceptional from Dr Blennerhassett, the Nurses and Administration team very professional and proficient in taking care of your needs and I thank them for that.
Dr Lewis Blennerhasset was very professional and has a very good bedside manner. I first saw him for a Breast Augmentation and was so happy with my first operation and experience that I return to him for liposuction on the neck. He explained the whole procedure and answer any question while making you feel comfortable at all stage of the procedure. I highly recommend him and think I she a fantastic doctor.
So thrilled with my eyelid results, should have got it done years ago. Makes me look not only younger but also less tired and aged. Initially, I was nervous and unsure about whether to get my eyelids done as I am not the “plastic surgery type”, but Dr Blennerhassett was supportive, caring and easy to understand and he was happy to answer all my questions about the procedure. He really listened when I told him I wanted to look natural. Dr Blennerhassett also explained to me that it would be beneficial for me to have my lower eyelids done along with my upper eyelids, as these were a contributing factor in making me look constantly tired. He was totally right! His after care was excellent and he was always available – they gave me a direct mobile number. Also his admin staff are really helpful and friendly, they are so good at explaining the costings and the requirements of after care. Very satisfied with the result. No one has ever asked me if I have had my eyes done, but I regularly get comments about how good I look for my age
Hey thanks for your question. Upper pole fullness of the breasts broadly just refers to how much of the breast volume is situated above the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) when you are in an upright posture, compared with the breast volume below the NAC. A concave shape to the breast above the NAC implies a loss of upper pole fullness. This may be due to atrophy ( loss of breast tissue) or due to descent (dropping, or ptosis) of the breast tissue into a position below the NAC. Sometimes this lack of upper pole fullness is present from the very beginning of a woman's breast development, but (commonly) it occurs with ageing, and especially after childbirth and breastfeeding. To correct a lack of upper pole fullness, it is important to figure out what exactly the problem is first. i.e is the breast too low/ does the lower pole have adequate fullness etc. Secondly, the surgeon needs to find out from the patient what they consider to be their preferred shape to the upper pole of the breast. Most women prefer a "natural" look. This would tend to have a straight line profile to the upper pole of the breast, best visible in the quarter-view and lateral view on photographs. But occasionally we (the surgeon) will be specifically asked to give a "rounded, operated-look" that make it obvious that a patient has breast implants. This gives a rounded or convex shape to the breast above the NAC, and is best visualised in the quarter view and lateral view on photos. The shape and size of the breast implant, as well as the position of placement under the breast will all have a major role in determining the degree of upper pole fullness. The problem is, that the larger the breast implant, the more the breast will take on a "augmented" look, despite all good intentions of making the breasts look natural. Especially if the patient has minimal breast tissue to begin with. Your surgeon is able to make an assessment on what size is going to look natural. Anything above that, and you will start to get the augmented look. This varies enormously between patients. So, you may want to have, say, 500cc implants, but your Dr may tell you that anything above 325cc is going to start to have a rounded, augmented look. Then you (the patient) have to make a decision about what is the most important thing for you to achieve: size, or a natural shape. A large implant will help to fill the upper pole of the breast, but if there is minimal existing breast volume, the upper edge of that implant will be very visible if the implant is larger than recommended for you. I hope this helps
Hi thanks for your query. The numbness around the inner aspect of your arm since the time of surgery is possibly due to some degree of injury to the intercostobrachial nerve, or one of the other small nerve branches that come out laterally between the ribs. These are situated quite far to the side so injury is not common, but if as you say the pocket on that side is larger, that may explain it. Sometimes, numbness settles completely and the sensation goes back to normal, especially if the nerve(s) have just been stretched or bruised, but in my experience, if there is still numbness after 12 months, this is more likely to be permanent. Some of the discomfort you get when you pinch the tissue may be due to the nerve scar tissue in that area. Regarding your dull breast ache; if this is new, it is always a good idea to seek the opinion and advice of your surgeon regarding this. The most likely cause would be early capsular contracture, but your doctor would be able to better evaluate this after a physical examination and/or further investigations. all the best