Bilateral removal/reinsertion breast prostheses Mr Nigel Horlock I cant thank you enough for everything you have done for me! From the day of consultation right through to today. I feel I’ve had the highest quality of care greatest level of skill and expertise, your perfection gave me such confidence in you putting my mind at ease and knew i was in good hands.You have my highest recommendation for any new patient .Thank you Nigel With Heartfelt Thanks Karen parnell
Hello everyone! It's done ! I had my BA this morning!!! I'm staying overnight at Spire Southampton hospital and coming out tomorrow. I am 6ft tall and weigh 64kg. I was a 34AA and have the 345cc round "gummy bear implants" I was worried of going too big and in the last few days panicked So I went back to Dr Horlock and he quickly put me at peace. I showed him pictures of boobs that I didn't want because they we're too big and boobs that I like the shape. At home I did the rice bags eith 300 and 340cc and i was happy with 340cc but when I looked online some girls with that size implant had very big boobs hence why I panicked. But it all depends on what we started with, in my case, barely anything! It also depends on your height and width and what look you are trying to achieve. I am so pleased with the results !! I'm also really pleased with the surgeon I chose, you can tell he has a lot of experience and I'm also very impressed with the team at Spire Southampton Hospital team, everyone is so lovely and understanding. I'm only taking paracetamol at the moment as I'm trying to avoid the Morphine because it can give stomach ache. Plus, it's not really painful. Just a bit when I try and sit up to eat and go to the toilet. And believe me, I don't do pain, I'm usually a massive wuss! I'll upload pictures of me before the OP and as soon as I'm able to, I'll upload the after. This website helped me so much, I hope I can help others too! Updated on 15 Dec 2018: So I have my op yesterday and stayed overnight. I had my drains removed just now and managed to take a picture! They are obviously swollen to they will go down and "drop and fluff" but I LOVE THEM! I was so worried they'd be too big but they're just perfect (considering they will go down in size a bit!). If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to send me a private message. I'll will keep you all informed of my progress! Updated on 16 Dec 2018: Slept mostly through the night, just woke up at 6h30 am with a massive migraine I think because my head kept fallen forwards and my neck hurts. My stitches under my boobs were also really sore, feels like my bra is so tight. Took some paracetamol and that did the trick! I can now lift myself out of bed and do little things by myself. I've been eating well and lots of fruit and today I finally was able to go for a poop! I feel less bloated which is great. I think my biggest annoyance is wanting to shower, smelling of hospital and not being able to. My mum is coming over tomorrow and she's going to try and wash my hair over a sink. I can't wait!! I took some pictures but I don't think they look any different than day 2, it's very early days. Thanks for everyone's support, it really helps knowing you're not alone! Updated on 18 Dec 2018: Hey everyone! Well it's day 5 and the girls look great, there's not much difference so I think I'll take more pictures on day 6. Everything is ok, biggest annoyance is sleeping on a 45degres angle because I have a sore back and woke up 3 times because of my back. I actually took some paracetamol at 6am for my back pain and not even my Boobies! Going to look into how long I have to sleep like that..! Yesterday I had my mum come over and she helped me wash my hair, I feel human again! Whoop whoop! I've been told by the nurses to wear the hospital stockings day and night until I'm walking at least 1 mile a day. Eeuh... I did that yesterday because the weather was great, I was out of breath quickly but I took it steady at a gental pace and I did it. However today we kind of have a storm so... I don't feel safe going out and I might just pace around my lounge which by the way girls, this really helps you go to the toilet! Call family or a friend and just walk around for 30mins! Anyway today will be another day of lounging around... I'm so bored. Im usually very active and I'm finding it hard not to go out anywhere or not doing anything special. Anyway, I'll post pictures later! Updated on 19 Dec 2018: So today is day 6! Last night I slept flat on my back and I'm so glad I did! I still got back ache because I think during the day in sat down so much more than I normally would be. Yesterday I only took 3 doses of paracetamol instead of 4 and I'm going to see how it goes today but I've woken up and I don't feel any pain. Just tightness. The magnesium hydroxide really helped me with the constipation issue after day 3 and 4 I was going to look twice a day then yesterday it was too much the other way so I didn't take it a all yesterday! Discusting stuff but it sure did the trick! I've uploaded a picture of me on day 6 and did a little collage of me pre op, there's a long way to go before they drop and fluff but already I'm so happy I went with this size and how good they look! I shouldn't but I'm already looking online at none-padded bras and I can't wait to be able to do some lingerie shopping!!! So day 6 and a part from feeling tired because I'm struggling to get to sleep, I probably say I'm 60% back to myself. Im not lifting my arms up to high and I'm taking it steady because the last thing I want is to go backwards. I can laugh without pain now and I had a little cough yesterday and I didn't feel any pain. Im just the one who's protective over that area! Updated on 24 Dec 2018: So I'm practically back to my usual self I'd say I can do most things by myself but I've been advised not to lift anything heavy for a while but if I do lift little things, there's no pain. I stoped my paracetamol on day 3/4. What's really annoyed me is that my part we caught a cold and passed it on to me so I've been trying really hard to get over this quickly and avoid getting a bad cough like my partner had. I have a little cough but I've been nursing myself with lemon and honey hot drinks. Seriously, this couldn't have come at any other time! I think I'm nearly over it now! Haven't looked at the Boobies too much but they already feel softer on the top. In between is still lifted but I think this is normal. They are also very sensible to the cold which makes sense as I'm still recovering. In 4 days, the surgeon will take the surgical tapes off and I have disolvable stitches but the main thing is, I'll be able to have a full body shower!!! Can't wait! Otherwise I've been going to meals with family and friends and wearing baggy jumpers but I don't think anyone would notice anyway because I always wore padded bras that were way too big for me before and made me look like a nice B. (I'm going to be a C hopefully). Anyway, loving the way they look and feel. I'm so pleased I went ahead with this operation and kind of wished I'd done it maybe 4 or 5 years ago even! I guess I always told myself I'd have it after kids and a lot has happened this year to make me realise that I only have 1 life and I must live my dreams now as much as possible! I'll post pictures of the girls when the surgical tapes have been removed, eeeek can't wait! Updated on 27 Dec 2018: I'm 14 days post op now and since the last 2 days my boobs have suddenly started to feel really really sensitive. The skin feels like when you've had a burn. That's the best I can describe it. Anyone else experience this ? How long does it last? I've put some cream on today but it hasn't helped and I doubt it will. Seeing the surgeon in 1 day or so and they'll finally take my surgical tapes off and I'll be able to have a full shower. Can't wait...!!! I'm uploading some pictures but I don't see much difference since day 6/7. Updated on 30 Dec 2018: Had my post up assessment yesterday, it was a bit of a rush because my appointment wasn't in the computer system but the surgeon is very happy with my scars and everything is looking as it should. My surgical tapes were taken off so last night I was able to have a full body shower all by myself, it was amazing! I am now also allowed to drive. I did ask if I could sleep on my side but my surgeon said he would prefer if I waited 1 month post op but to be fair I'm getting quite used to sleeping on my back! I asked my surgeon about the hypersensitivity I'm getting and he said it's normal, it's the nerves and it should stop at around 1 month post op. So I just have to put up with this uncomfortable feeling for another couple of weeks. It's the price to pay for this new pair of Boobies! I still think all this has 100% been worth it! I still have to wear the sport bra (size 36D) for a total of 3 months until I see my surgeon again. Although the sport bra is 36D, I think I will be a good C cup and sometimes as small D which really looks natural with my height and frame! Very natural. Will be taking new pictures soon! Hope you all having a good recovery girls xoxo Updated on 30 Dec 2018: I started to take pictures with my post op support bra and you couldn't really see very well. I'd just gone through all my bikinis and old bras and thought I'd try one on and I'm so glad I did! Even for 5mins, it's given me a really good idea of what my new Boobies will like like on normal bras and bikinis and I'm so in love!! My partner was kean on me getting a BA because he simply thought I was perfect the way I was which is sweet but I was doing this for myself. I went to all my consultations by myself, I kept my partner informed but he didn't want to get too involved. I've not showed him my new Boobies much until the last few days and today and he loves them! He's finally admitted that although in his eyes I looked perfect before the OP, he thinks they look pretty damn hot (and so do I !) !! Haha! So here's a few pictures! Updated on 14 Jan 2019: 1 month post-op ! Waow! How can I say this.. I am just so happy with this decision! I waited 2 weeks since my last update because the difference in my boobs are more noticeable when I look at them every 3-4 days. 30 days after the op and they have already softened up nicely. I can squish them together but I really have been leaving them alone until I get the 3 months all clear ! My surgeon never instructed me to massage them so if anything, I've been very gentle with them. At 2 weeks post op, I started to get these massive spots on my Boobies. I couldn't believe how awful they looked!! Apparently this phenomene is common after a BA. So I just cleaned them well with normal soap and I applied a body cream on them but making sure to avoid the scar area. The idea of putting cream on them might seem weird when there's spots but in fact I think that's what my skin needed! It was so skiny and stretched and the cream as well as giving it some time has certainly helped my (yellow) horrible spots as you can see from the pictures. At 2 weeks post op my Boobies became so sensitive that it was borderline painful but this sensitivity has pretty much gone now. My nibbles are looking like mine again and don't have that look like they're going to poke you in the eyes! I am back to all my daily routine activities but until the surgeon gives me that green light (3months Post-Op), I am not allowed to exercise. So I have put a bit of weight on over the last 5 weeks but not too bad and it'll only motive me more to go to the gym when I'll be allowed to! The sticky tape that was over my scars has mostly gone but bits are still there. Bit by bit, this is gradually going. Scars are looking amazing as you can see! I tried a bra on quickly the other day and it was a 36C (so I was a 34AA - A and with 345cc implants it's looking like I'll be a nice C). And Finaly, my partner and I had sex the other day and OMG, my man who originally wasn't kean on this operation, is loving my Boobies and has turned into a real boobie man! I won't go into details but it's certainly made making love a whole different experience. There's more to play with now! Feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions. I'll post another update in 2 weeks Xx
I had thought long and hard questioning whether or not I should get a breast augmentation ever since I was younger. When I was finally in the position to do it, I went to see Mr Horlock at Spire in Southampton and it was the best decision I have ever made. From the minute you walk into the consultation room to the day after Mr Horlock makes you feel so calm. I have the best result and even better than what I could have ever imagined, as natural as breast implants can look. I cannot recommend him anymore.
I’ve been wanting a breast enlargement for many years as I had no self confidence and the only thing stopping me was the fear factor !! This year I decided to look into it and went to the Spire and met up with one of their surgeons Nigel Horlock. Nigel put me at ease straight away and explained everything In great detail and it was clear it had to be totally my decision, and I went away to think about it. In February I decided to go ahead and the whole experience has been a really good decision for me. I have confidence, feel great and am really pleased with the results. Nigel and everyone at the Spire were excellent and very supportive during my stay and with the aftercare. I’m totally amazed at how quickly the scars have healed and the recovery generally. I would highly recommend Nigel Horlock for anyone considering this type of surgery ... he’s an excellent surgeon ????
I was thinking about having this operation for over 2 years.. I finally said to myself. Enough is really enough! (Back pain, shoulder pain, neck ache, can’t wear lovely clothes, bikinis and bras are hard to come by and are so expensive for the larger breast) I paid private. I had my op on Valentine’s Day, 14th Feb 2018. It’s now the 19th Feb 2018. I was so terrified.. I’ve never had any op before, never had to go to hospital before....So when I arrived I was in floods of tears.. but luckily for me I had a great surgeon and a great nurse!! My op took around 2.5 hours.. I went down, was put to sleep and woke up in recovery. When I woke up couldn’t hardly feel any pain as I was dosed up.. in fact I haven’t really been in alot of pain since surgery. I only got given 1 dose of morpheme and that wasn’t long after the op.. since then I have just been on paracetamol and codeine. The most painful part for me was having the drains taken out but it was over in a flash, and I would say a slight sting sensation rather than pain. You will feel discomfort at home because you literally cannot do anything! That’s the hard part.... sitting around doing nothing! As long a you control your meds well. You will not be in pain.. it’s discomfort and abit of soreness/tenderness. I’m a now proud owner of DD’s! I’m still tapped up so I haven’t seen my scars yet. I will however post some pics along the way.. Any questions please ask. Lauren Updated on 3 Mar 2018: Updated on 8 Mar 2018: Happy with my results so far! Still sore around the nipples as I have a a lot of sensitivity, which I shouldnt moan about!! Can’t wait to wear a lovely dress to show these off! Updated on 18 Mar 2018: Scars are tender, almost like a bruised feeling. I think this could be because I’m due on my period and my breasts always swell! As my scars are so dry and heeled I’ve started putting a little bit of oil on. Once a day, then after 6 weeks will start twice daily. Updated on 18 Mar 2018: Updated on 19 Mar 2018: Scars are looking a little redder than normal.. almost looks like the redness has spread instead of being just the tin red scar line.. maybe I’m doing too much??
Dr Horlock , From my own personal experience he is very professional and he went through every process with me what to expect, what my options are, and the possible outcomes. I was nervous as anyone would be about such a big operation, I wanted this for years after having two children via c-section, ( cesarean section) leaving me as you can see in my before picture's from Dec 2016 with over hanging skin. Believe me when I tell you that being an active person I tried every method of getting my body back to its normal un-stretched self. Nothing worked when I say nothing I mean I tried lotions, potions, under garments extreme exercises :( , So I decided after trying for years my only option was to have a TT, I saved and saved and worked harder to lose a few pounds that I thought I might need to give me better results after the operation. I had a belly button piercing to & Dr Horlock told me that I would lose this and have an extra scar (vertical) I trusted my surgeon and wanted him to do what he thought best, so losing that piercing didn't bother me, and gaining another scar I thought was minor in my case. Dr Horlock didn't hide anything from me and told the truth, I can honestly say that if you was thinking of having something like this done and you are stuck on who to go with he's the one. His stitching is very good, very neat and tidy. My scar is healing very well indeed. I am so happy with my results as you can see in the after pictures below a year on :). I have to also point out that the after care I received from my surgeon and staff at the hospital was the best I can not thank them enough. I am so Happy that I had this done no regrets it was all worth it :) The scar is still under healing process and should fade more in time. Thank you so much Dr Horlock & Team.
Mr Horlock was supporting throughout the whole process. Incredible man, that I couldn't recommend enough. I was so nervous to have this surgery, and for months before even speaking to Mr Horlock I read hundreds of reviews and kept going back and forward. After a consultation with a surgeon before that I wasn't to fond of, I found mr Horlock through some excellent reviews. After my first consultation with him I knew that if I was to go ahead it would have to be with him. He was so supporting and understanding and ran through the whole procedure. The best thing I did was going through with it and if I could of turned back time I would have done it years ago. The surgery was quick and I stayed over night in Southampton Spire hospital. The aftercare was fantastic I saw mr Horlock straight after the surgery, in the morning and then several times up to a month afterwards. I fully recovered 100% at about 2 months but I felt no discomfort after about a month. I would 100% recommend this operation and mr Horlock. Life changing, thank you.
Hi everyone, this website helped me so much with making decisions and knowing what to expect. So I thought I'd do an update on how my breast augmentation went! Please have read, let me know your thoughts, questions etc. It all happened very quickly, I've always thought about it but always thought about the thoughts that come to people's head, when you say boob job- you know big katie price TOWIE, I didn't want that look. The only way I could describe to my consultant was natural but meaty! I have a boyfriend so I am doing it for myself and my own confidence. My consultant was Mr Horlock at Southampton Spire, what a man. I firstly had a free consultation with Selina- cosmetic nurse at the spire who I could talk to about all worries, concerns and questions. There was no commitment, she made me feel so comfortable so I felt ready to take the BA process. I paid £100 for my consultation with Mr Horlock, I went on my own, this is for me, I didn't want to discuss it with anyone else but myself. Mr Horlock sent me off with some homework, which required Rice and tights, and sports bra in my wanted size (34D/DD). I did just that, fill the foot of the tights up to the size I wanted, put it in my sports bra, got some views from others, at this point I felt 280-300g(cc) was what I wanted. Mr Horlock and I spoke on numerous of occasions, and at one point, booked my op date asap(so I'm not dwelling for too long) with Moderate round 300cc ordered in. I went back to Mr Horlock 2 weeks before the op and explained I was worried with 300cc I will be disappointed, he said he would order 330cc to try too. Day of the op I spoke to Mr Horlock, we decided together 330cc, round, moderate profile, under the muscle was right. I am 1 week post op, I can't explain how happy I am, the team at the spire in Southampton are incredible, I can happily say I feel so much better in my body already. Here's before and after pics, along with pics from week 1 postop. Send me along messages should you have any!
My overall experience with Mr Horlock has been amazing, I am so happy with the results and have had amazing treatment from everyone along the way, he really does know what he's doing and creates such perfect results.
I did extensive research of surgeons and forums prior to visiting three other companies/surgeons before finally booking surgery with Mr Horlock (in Southampton). He was extremely thorough in his consultation explaining and drawing the options before taking ‘a closer look’ and recommending his preferred approach and the reasoning for it. It was very interactive, and I never felt rushed. It is quite clear that Mr Horlock whilst being a realist is more than a bit of a perfectionist (which is why most of the nurses I spoke to post surgery would only have gone to Mr Horlock themselves). I had my surgery on 1st February, phase one being the tummy tuck and mastopexy (breast uplift), and whilst the first couple of days post the muscle repair was more of a shock than I had expected, every day was a marked improvement over the last. Whilst I was in hospital Mr Horlock was very attentive and visited 2 to 3 times each day, even on a Saturday and Sunday. It is amazing to think it was only 6 weeks ago, but it seems like a distant memory now and the results making every minute worthwhile. I am so pleased that I found Mr Horlock. Whilst I had lost more than 5 stone before surgery the lose skin was almost uglier than being fat. I am now a BMI of 27.6 but my new tummy is amazing (contoured and flat). The removal of the excess skin has helped me go down more than a dress size and I’m continually surprising myself when I walk past a mirror and no longer see the ‘lumps and bumps’. I have now booked a second surgery for the breast implants (which I had already agreed as a phase 2) and added a thigh lift (which I ‘thought’ I would need at some point after the tummy tuck but decided why wait!). Whilst the cost of going to the Spire was in the more expensive range of the quotes I had received my trust and confidence in Mr Horlock made it hard for me to consider the others I had visited. Now looking at my results I know I made the right choice.
