Hello all, I found this forum extremely useful (and a little stressful - I'm sure many could relate to this as there is so much information) so I thought I'd pay it forward and share my experience.
Background:
Height 163cm
Weight 56kg
Breast diameter 13cm
Current bra size 34aa/a
Goal is to be very natural and goal is to be full C.
Concerns:
- I had previously had a rare form of thyroid cancer so BIA ALCL was a huge part of my research
- capsular contracture (as I'm sure many people would be)
- choosing the right surgeon ( I had 2 consultations, and I will share my experience with my chosen surgeon and why a little later)
- selecting the right size, not falling into boob greed
I'll update the review once I finish the surgery.
Post consultation the surgeon has decided 3 sizes to try (Mentor moderate plus) 255cc, 275cc and 325cc. We will be using Low textured and below the muscle.
2 weeks to go now...excited and nervous!
Updated on 28 May 2022:
These are images of my breasts before augmentation which one of the consultants I saw showed me.
Updated on 18 Jun 2022:
I’ve had my surgery now, admission was at 12pm and I was in my room by 12:30pm at Fitzwilliam hospital.
My surgery was originally the second one of the day but I was switched last minute. Mr Barabas came in to do the markup and say hi around 1pm. I trusted him to make the final decision with the size and we had agreed I like the look of 315cc but wanted a very natural look. He had ordered 3 different sizes - 275, 295 and 325.
I was back in my room by 5ish and the initial pain was a 3/10. Was given painkillers ever few hours. The nurses were wonderful so patient and attentive, especially my night nurse.
Post surgery Mr Barabas came in 2 times once in recovery room and once in my ward. He ended up picking 325cc and he said the surgery went well. I really appreciate the fact he doesn’t make me feel like I’m asking too many questions. He also is very easy to talk to. I had a video call before discharge the next day, then 1 week and 6 week follows up in person. And of course he said if I have any q to get in contact, which I did have.
Updated on 18 Jun 2022:
I’ve had my one week post op check up now. These are my progress photos!
Updated on 18 Jun 2022:
Overall I am so pleased with my initial results and the whole process so far. I still have a 6 week checkup.
From the pre consultation to the post surgery care I have been really happy with the process. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Barabas and Fitzwilliam hospital. Thank you so much!