Heyyy, This website was super helpful for me when I was waiting to have my surgery, so I thought it is only fair to help others out the best I can by leaving my own review. I’d been really unhappy with my breasts for as long as I can remember as I have a minor case of tubular breast. Tubular breast is where the breast tissue didn’t develop properly and for some you can see asymmetric, cone/pointy breasts and large and puffy areolas. In my case, my tubular breasts are minor in comparison to others but I have always felt embarrassed about them. I finally decided to do something about it this year and had my breast augmentation yesterday! I had 380cc ESRD motiva implants (ergonomic, silicone, round, demi) as when I found my surgeon he assured me this was a great implant to go for in order to achieve a natural look where the implants move with your body. I have also had a treatment called electro coagulation on my areolas and this is performed to prevent stretching of the nipples/areolas and to also reduce puffiness. I was a 32a/b and am hoping to achieve a slightly fuller but natural look. Surgery went ok, I was waiting for a few hours as the hospital was busy yesterday which doesn’t help when you’re quite nervous and can’t have a loved one in to support you. But when I did see the surgeon and anaesthetist, they put my mind at rest and were so welcoming. The anaesthetic did mess me around a little but never had GA before so it’s to be expected. I was incredibly sore and felt heavy on my chest when I woke up and asked for a top up of pain killers. I stayed in the hospital for approximately 4 hours after my surgery and then I was allowed to go home. The thing that is the most uncomfortable is the band over the top of my boobs! Hoping this eases. Photos are pre-op and post just of my surgical bra and band in my hospital room afterwards and when I was dressed before I went home. Will keep you updated! Any questions please do ask me or advice for easing pain of band very welcome! M x Updated on 22 Dec 2020: Rest of yesterday (day 1 post op) was up and down, I did move around the house a little but couldn’t do very much. It’s so tricky to take a deep breath as feels like someone is hugging you really tight! Have added a few photos in my compression bra and band. Day 2 post op today and I slept ok last night, although I annoyed myself that I left my work alarm on so that woke me up at 6am. Went back to sleep pretty easily til 8:30am. Woke up in quite a lot of discomfort, chest is feeling really heavy and tender and the added compression band is awful. I was hoping I’d feel a little better this morning after reading other’s reviews but I understand everyone’s healing and recovery is different. If anyone has any recovery tips they would be warmly welcomed. M x Updated on 24 Dec 2020: Day 4 post op and Christmas Eve! The last few days have been tricky in terms of discomfort, feeling nauseous and not being able to go to the toilet for a no.2. I could have cried happy tears when I finally had a bowel movement yesterday afternoon. Feeling so much better today after my dressing removal and shower. I have obviously been in pain since surgery but I think what I’ve been struggling with most is the nauseous feeling after general anaesthetic, also taking codeine as a painkiller I believe is making that worse. From today I’m trying to manage my pain with paracetamol and ibuprofen whilst of course finishing my course of antibiotics. I was extremely nervous and emotional to have the plasters off and see my boobs, incisions and nipples after having the electro-coagulation treatment but I was pleasantly surprised even though I know my boobs have a way to go yet. As you can see in photos, my areolas look like I’ve been shot with a BB gun and they’re a little low but as my boobs drop and fluff I’m hoping they’ll form into a nicer shape. Can’t tell you how much better in myself I felt after a shower and hair wash. My virtual consultation with my surgeon went well and he’s happy with how my boobs are looking 4 days on from surgery. Christmas Day tomorrow so hoping to feel even better. M x Updated on 29 Dec 2020: Hi guys, 9 days post op now and I think my recovery is going well, it’s hard to tell when you’re not sure what to expect. My incisions and wounds from the electro-coagulation treatment seem to be healing ok, the holes on my areolas are terrifying and I’m trying not to look at them too much. They’ve had a little bleeding but minimal and didn’t last long. Thing I’m struggling with most is having to start picking off the glue on my incisions, I’ve been advised to start doing this everyday and it makes me feel really really weird even though I can’t feel it and it doesn’t hurt! Finished my antibiotics on Sunday and haven’t taken any painkillers since then either. Have felt quite nauseous and dizzy for 3 days but my surgeon thinks this may be because I pushed myself a little too much a few days after surgery or because the drugs are working their way out of my system. Really hoping I start to feel better soon nausea wise. Can’t complain about pain in my boobs as there isn’t any really! They feel tight sometimes and my left incision can sting a little when readjusting in the night but apart from that no troubles with pain. Apologies for lazy photos, feeling exhausted tonight so took photos sitting down. M x
I have wanted breast implants for a while and after a few consultations with different surgeons, I finally decided on Prof Marcos Sforza based out of Harley Street, London. He put my mind at ease immediately and answered the million and one questions I had! I was an A cup and I told Marcos I wanted a very natural implant and boost where people wouldn't be able to tell if I had had a boob job! After playing with different sizes we decided on the Motiva Ergonomix Round which are perfect for those looking for implants which fall in to your natural breast shape, and size 205cc demi profile which don't sit too high on the chest. This would most likely take me to a small C cup which is exactly what I wanted! I also got subfascial implants (beneath the fascia a thick membrane layer which covers the pectoralis muscle. So the implant is still beneath the gland and on top of the muscle but has an extra layer, the fascia covering the implant). I had my surgery yesterday. I went in to theatre about 2, I was in there for about an hour, woke up, watched half a film, ate a cereal bar, peed and was out 5.30. There was definitely some discomfort but no pain.... Also felt quite sleepy still. Marcos came to check on me straight after my surgery and the nurses gave me antibiotics and ibuprofen for swelling. They also gave me paracetamol and codeine for the pain ( which I haven't taken because I don't feel I need them). I'll keep posting my progress. Updated on 2 Jul 2020: Here are some updated pics after 5 days when I was allowed to take off the plasters and had my first proper shower! I was told to use hibiscrub in the shower which I did, then I had a virtual consultation with Marcos so he could see how they were healing. I had quite a bit of glue still on the incision so he said to use the savlon cream to soften this, then after another week, I could start to use bio oil to start the scar healing process. Some things which I wanted to note in case helpful for anyone thinking about having breast aug: 1. Apparently a lot of patients suffer from either nausea or constipation after surgery. This is so true. I felt horrendous and bloated for at least 3-4 days and I had to take some herbal laxatives to move things along... the pain of my tummy was actually the worst part of this whole process for me. 2. Get some comfortable pillows or even a pregnancy pillow. Sleeping upright / elevated is so uncomfortable and lots of pillows definitely helped me sleep better. 3. Don’t freak out about the scars. I freaked out about mine when I first saw them because I thought they would never properly heal, but after a few days of not wearing the plasters, cleaning with hibiscrub and lathering in savlon cream, they look so much better! 4. I’m not sure if I’m just lucky but the pain was minimal - I didn’t take any of my pain meds! Maybe it was because I only got 205cc and went subfascial but aside from my nipples feeling a tad tender, it’s been very manageable! Updated on 3 Jul 2020: Almost two weeks in. Scars are healing nicely - I’ve started using bio oil already and silicone sheets. They get softer everyday and I can sleep relatively normally now without feeling a bit tender.
I love my new boobs! I'm now a 32DD but I think it might be a 34DD when I get measured because it's a bit tight and that's in a non padded bra! I've finally been able to buy bikinis and non padded ones and It the first time I've actually been happy with myself in a bikini! Can't wait for holiday! (I listed that it cost £4545 but that's in pounds not dollars) Updated on 22 Jun 2015: So I thought I'd treat my new pale boobs to a nice spray tan so they look even better. I covered the incision with steri strips, I have a tiny white patch under each of my boobs where the strip was but its better to be safe than sorry haha. They looks even better and bigger tanned, I always used to love getting spray tans when I had no boobs because it made them look a little bit bigger but now even though I have boobs I love them even more with a tan! Plus I can try out my bikinis to see what they'll look like after holiday. Only 2 more weeks till I go, need to buy more bikinis, only got two so far, can't wait to try loads more on with my new boobs. They're dropping and fluffing so nicely, they've getting softer every day, and my incisions are heeling so well, my right is heeling better than my left but the surgeon said that would happen because the muscle in the left is smaller/tighter than the right therefore will take a little longer and they're two separate operations so will heel at different times. Updated on 29 Jun 2015: so im going to Spain next week and I'll be 6 weeks post op. I'm starting to get worried because ive heard that if your incisions are exposed to sunlight then they can darken and not lighten again when the tan goes. So I'm really worried because I want them to be literally non viable! I'm going to have the incisions covered with a bikini anyway but I feel like it's not enough and i don't know whether to use something extra like a steri strip but I still feel like it's not enough:( if anyone has any advise it will be really appreciated :) and my surgeon said its okay to go in the sea/pool now yay, also I can lie on my front again and it doesn't hurt so I'll be able to tan my back haha :) Updated on 5 Jul 2015: So I went shopping yesterday and got measured. I went to Ann summers first and I thought they were gonna say I'm a D or DD but I'm an E! I'm absolutely buzzing, I went to M&S as well just to make sure and I'm an E in there as well, I couldn't be happier! I've finally bought some bras with wire in them, it's amazing being able to choose any bra I want instead of being stuck to the section that had 2 cup sizes of padding in. I go on holiday tomorrow so I'm gonna buy some more bras when I'm home and put loads of photos on of them and my bikini photos from holiday! So happy! Updated on 10 Jul 2015: I'm 6 weeks post op now and loving my new boobs. I'm on holiday in Spain at the moment and I've never felt so comfortable in a bikini! I feel great, not in a big headed way, just a comfortable in my own skin way haha. I've even done a bit of topless sunbathing, with the incisions covers obviously though, we even went skinny dipping and I felt so confident about my boobs! I've got so many bikini pictures, I'll post some now then the rest when I get back! I cannot thank the hospital group and Mr Marcos Sofrza enough, they've done an amazing job and give me such a self esteem boost! By the way I've cropped my head out of these photos just because nobody knows I've had it done apart from my family and boyfriend:) x Updated on 16 Jul 2015: As i said in my last review i had loads of photos so im going to put a few on now:) my incisions were fine tanning so i was worrying over nothing but because i swam a bit much it has made them a bit sore, went back for check up to make sure i had done no damage and they said they're fine just not fully healed still yet and i still have a bit of the dissolvable stitching in that hasn't fully gone yet but should go soon:) (sorry the photos aren't great quality, had to crop them) Updated on 31 Jul 2015: I'm now almost 3 months post op, it's almost the time where I go for my 'after' photos with my surgeon. I am really happy with them, I'm still a 32E so it's safe to say this is my final overall size according to the nurse. I am worried about my stitches though, they haven't dissolved properly, the nurse said it does happen with some people so the stitching works its way out through the side of the incision before it's completely healed. I have to trim it every time I feel it poking out until it's completely gone. But I feel like they incision is healing quite slowly because it's still red and looks sore but isn't. The nurse said its normal but has anyone else had this problem? And When do they fully heal? (Sorry if about the pictures I know stitching isn't really nice to look at) Updated on 8 Aug 2015: Thought I'd update the review with some more photos because I've been bra shopping today! Updated on 9 Aug 2015: So before I had my BA I always hated bra shopping because I would only be able to choose bras from the section that would boost your boobs 2 cup sizes bigger and there wasn't much choice. Now I've had my boobs done, I was excited to go bra shopping but because I'm a 32E it's difficult to find nice bras, especially with a backsize of 32. I want bras that will show off my cleavage instead of ugly ones thy cover your whole tit haha. I've waited a long time for my boobs and I want to show them off!! I've got 4 already from Ann summers which you'll see in my last post but they still don't show my boobs off as much as I'd like, also it's quite expensive in Ann Summers and I can't afford it every time I want new bras. Does anyone know where I can buy them?? Updated on 19 Aug 2015: so im over 3 months post op now but I keep getting shooting pains in my left boob? I know that was normal at the beginning After I first had the op but it started again and it's a bit sore? Has anyone had a similar experience? It's probably just me overthinking, they look normal and haven't changed but it's just worrying me a little bit. Updated on 5 Jan 2016: I love my boobs, had no problems with them and I feel like a new woman with them! Have so much confidants now, I can go out without a bra on and they look amazing!
Hi Ladies, I thought I would do a review for the Macom i-bra as it's a new and I am genuinely impressed! I hope this post will help people who are about to embark on the same life changing journey as me... I had my breast augmentation on Wednesday 25th March in Birmingham. I was a 34a pre-op and had 550cc overs, with the hope of being a 34e. I made sure to do a lot of reading online before my op so that I could find the best post-op bra to wear. After reading a lot of confusing things online about what size bra you should buy post-op I stumbled upon a website called ''Macom Medical'' it immediately grabbed my attention as one of the first things I read was that you don't need to guess what size you will be after surgery, you just order your current back size as the bras are made out of medical grade compression material that expands and changes with your breasts! This for me sounded like a dream... a bra that would definitely fit me and would last throughout the gruelling 6 weeks recovery period. I decided to order the i-bra as it offers more support for larger implants. When it arrived I tried it on and it felt like a dream, so comfortable and snug. I originally just ordered the one bra to try it but after trying it on I ordered 2 more. I am now 2 weeks post op and I have been wearing my bras religiously. I honestly feel that they have helped my recovery to be as painless as possible as I feel that I have the right amount of support but I still feel very comfortable with them on. I cannot recommend them highly enough as they have really helped to make this journey one of the most amazing journeys of my life!!! Lisa xx
So in November 2014 I began researching BA after discovering some of my colleagues had implants which looked very natural. I spoke with them about their experience and figured it was something viable however have been back and forth about whether to do it because I am comfortable with my body already but like other women want to wear those dresses, strapless, backless etc without a bra and swimming costumes without padding! So I decided to book some consultations; the first was with Transform, I was very unimpressed because the surgeon tried to sow seeds of insecurity but indirectly, i.e. drawing tubular breasts implying I had these, noting and reiterating all imperfections with my breasts and not really having any other method of salesmanship other than trying to make me hate my breasts as they are. I left annoyed and questioning "wow are they really that bad?" I decided to go to another consult and see if they had the same opinion I then went to The Hospital Group, my patient care co-ordinator Sara Shone was fantastic, very empathic, reassuring and thorough. I explained what had happened with Transform and she was as shocked as I was at what their surgeon had said. So then I met my PS Mr Marcos Sforza who I had researched prior to the consult and was so far impressed with the amount of information online for him (Transform had very little apart from their own bias testimonials). Mr Sforza was fantastic, he made no attempt to highlight the negatives and answered my questions in detail. He was so laid back but in a professional manner and appeared very honest and trustworthy. I then tried on some sizers and decided 350cc looked good for my size however after reading a lot of reviews I'm wondering whether to go bigger, to the 380cc perhaps? Any advice on this would be welcomed! I left the consult really confident and excited then returned home to tell the BF I would be going ahead! BF has been extremely supportive and will be helping me through recovery :). Shortly after with an obsessive amount of research I started to panic about capsular contracture as the rates of this vary with some saying up to 25%! I emailed my patient care co-ordinator and she rang me to explain that in all her years working there she had seen a couple douzen and the rate was more like 2%. I hope this is the case because cc would just be devastating after going through all that! She was very reassuring and most of all she was very genuine, I cannot commend her professionalism along with the PS enough! So I'm still waiting to hear what dates are available for May but hoping for around the 12-15th mark, once I have one booked I will update but in the mean time any words of advice, comments or input would be massively appreciated! Updated on 20 Feb 2015: Im wondering whether to go bigger? the number 400 sounds so scary for some reason even though the difference isn't huge. I've read a few reviews say their ps has 5 different sized of implants during the op, I've never been told this is in the UK not sure if it's standard practice? Updated on 20 Feb 2015: So people have an idea of what I'm working with, any suggestions given these pictures of what I may be following 350cc under the muscle (possibly fully or partially). Updated on 14 May 2015: So I had my BA yesterday and it went great mainly because I didn't let myself get too anxious. The hospital staff themselves were very clinical and in this respect I was disappointed. I nearly cried on the way to theatre because the man who took me down was so matter of fact about calling me in and I couldn't hug my Bf because of infection control. My plastic surgeon however was wonderful (marcos Sforza UK) I gave him artistic licence to put in what he wanted and though I did mention maybe going with 380 he said this would take me up to a dd or e which I didn't want so he went with 350cc. I don't have to wear my support bra which I find very strange and had spent a lot of money buying varying ones as for the first week I just wear the compression band however I have put this over my pyjamas top now as it was chafing my armpits! The hospital wad 100 miles from my home and the drive back was a bit grim but only because of staying still. I got up at 4 am yesterday and got to the hospital for my 7am admission time, the drive was beautiful watching the sunrise over the English countryside and it put me in such a tranquil state. I remember being on the operating table at quarter to 9 then was back in my room with my Bf at half 10, I was under GA for 45 mins and in recovery for 1 hour. All my vitals were great and I experienced no nausea but a lot of tightness pressure and burning pain for about 5 hours after surgery. Since then it's been totally manageable, I've been given Tylex ( 30mg codeine and 500 paracetamol) as well as anti biotics and ibuprofen. I am extremely stiff and can't even wipe myself or pull my pants up after peeing but my Bf is amazing and doing everything for me including regular back massages and sitting me up and bringing me cups of tea (the 3 most appreciated things). I'm certainly not in pain today (day 1 post op ) but was yesterday and I am in a high level of discomfort primarily because of back ache, inabilty to sleep on my back at a 45 degree angle and generally a bit down from not being able to do anything for myself. My boobs are riding very high and are submuscular 350cc. However with the compression band on they look amazing and I am so so pleased with them even now but so excited for the end result! Anyway I'm going to take my anti biotic and attempt to get a nap. Updated on 14 May 2015: Some pics of being right out of surgery, first thing I said to my boyfriend was to show me with my camera and despite feeling awful and groggy my eyes lit up at my new tatas! The pictures without the compression band show the expected high riding result that will hopefully drop and fluff between weeks 2-6. Updated on 15 May 2015: I thought I was breezing through the recovery but apparently I'm not I have woken up nearly flat despite having a lot of pillows and it's been very painful. I've put some cocoa butter on them and noticed that I've got a few stretch marks already :( any advice for this? Updated on 15 May 2015: All the medication is making me feel like crap, no appetite, struggling to sleep and feeling generally spaced out. I don't know why anyone would do this recreationally! It's an awful feeling. I've forced myself to go and sit outside in the sun which has helped me feel a little better. I've not had any codeine in over 6 hours which is helping me feel more like myself but I will likely take some when I need it. My anti biotics are making me nauseous which is also horrible and I'm just hoping that after today I start to improve? I hear that generally day 2 through 3 is the worst so I am staying optimistic and cannot wait to be off all the meds! I thought I'd be more patient than this but rime goes so slowly when you've provisioned no distractions for yourself, plus getting down makes time go slower also so my only advice is to move around, sit in a different room or in the garden weather permitting. Updated on 16 May 2015: so I still can't get out of bed on my own but I think there's been a tiny improvement pain wise since day two and this is keeping me optimistic about the days to come :). realself has reassured me that it gets better from day 4. I love this site for having the answers advice and support throughout recovery. I am limiting my intake of pain meds especially the opiates and just sticking to my anti-biotics. Day 8 will be such a good day when I have no pills to take! I haven't pooped since before the surgery (4 days) so my Bf is getting me some stool softeners and I'm eating high fibre, drinking lots of water etc. I've been feeling quite teary on and off since the op, not sure if it's the meds the GA or the cabin fever but I just wanna feel like myself again and have more energy. I am so sleepy most of the time :/ it's good to be sleeping again but it doesn't seem to energize me like it did before the op but I understand this to be normal following surgery so I'm just listening to my body and doing what feels right even if that's sleeping for 12 hours at a time. I find the mornings to he quite difficult, afternoons are the best for energy appetite and pain. Evenings are just very lethargic and it takes a good while to get comfortable so thank god for Netflix! to anyone who is about to go for this surgery or has just had it done be aware that the first 2-3 days are pretty grim and its easy to get down so I would recommend having emotional support around you for at least a week following surgery. Someone who tells you you're doing really well and helps you focus on getting to the next day of recovery. I have been exceptionally lucky in this regard and my boyfriend has done all this for me. BA is no joke and I have felt overwhelmed at points despite obsessively researching everything for months prior. Updated on 17 May 2015: So yesterday was good because I only took one pain med AND I pooped :D. today has been even better because I took no pain meds and I pooped again. I also went to the shop for food but got a bit panicky / lightheaded. Im still more tired and lethargic than usual but I feel like this won't last much longer. I am eating well and feeling my energy come back. As for the tats they've not changed much. I can move them a tiny bit, less than a cm each bur this is progress. They're still very high and I'm trying to wear my compression bandage but it gives me such bad backache that I end up having to take it off every so often. I'm really looking forward to doing massages and helping them drop and fluff, its going to be frustrating waiting for them to settle and they're right up in my armpit which can be uncomfortable when I'm not wearing the strap. My post op appointment and wound check is in 3 days and I'm really looking forward to be given the go ahead to wear a sports bra because my nipples are so offensive! They're swollen and huge and I'm paranoid they'll never go back to being small again, has anyone experienced very swollen nips after a BA and how long do they take to go back down? I have not taken any pictures today but I actually put clothes on rather than staying in my jammies which was a milestone, as was leaving the house. I will attach pictures I took yesterday (day 3)
