Vikram Vijh, MBBS

I decided to go ahead with this after researching extensively. I was nervous about being awake during the procedure but it was all fine and I didn't feel anything. I did not realise just how much my eyes would be effected for the initial healing process and I was very sensitive to sunlight. Because of swelling I found myself unhappy with the results about a week later but after this they soon settled. It was annoying that the results were covered by steri strips for. Week as I was eager to see the results I am pleased with the outcome and I am now 6 weeks post op. I have used red light therapy daily to aid healing and I've been using kelo cote silicone scar gel. They cuts are still a little raised and red but are beginning to settle nicely

Updated on 21 Nov 2021:
Recovery and scar visibility has been better than I expected. I have continued to use kelo cote scar gel and I feel as though it has made a difference. Really happy with the results and I get lots of compliments on my eyes now

Updated on 5 Mar 2022:
Just posting a close up closed eye shot to show scarring. Hardly visible

Had my old pip implants removed and replaced by vik in 2013 - was brilliant so I now have returned on 10/11/18 for a breast uplift , I’m only 2 days post op and cannot wait to see the final result , my care in the hospital I couldn’t fault it was fantastic and my results already look like there going to be amazing, Mr Vijh is highly experienced and skilled in what he does and you could not be in safer hands with him

Amazing surgeon. Have just returned home from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham after Liposuction to my back and under bust area yesterday. This is the second time I have used Mr Vijh. The first time was 2.5 years ago when he performed a tummy tuck on me and repaired my split muscles that were damaged due to pregnancy. I wouldn't hesitate to use Mr Vijh again. He is honest and trustworthy and I felt safe being in his hands. The results from the tummy tuck are excellent and have been life changing for me. I now have stomach muscles that were so damaged, It was difficult getting up from a sitting or lying position, not to mention visually, my stomach looks great - no over-hang !!! I can see already the liposuction from this weekend has made a dramatic difference to my body shape which I'm over the moon with. Still a huge amount of swelling but this will go down. I wouldn't hesitate to use Mr Vijh again and have recommended him to friends. He's changed my life and I am forever grateful to him

Like all of the ladies on here I have waited years to finally get to this point - I want to be feminine something that i just can't do with these boobies. If I'm not careful clothes can make me feel like Hattie Jacques - not what I want. For as long as I can remember I have had a large full bust. I remember going on a school camping holiday at 12 years old and they just appeared - I was wearing the most unflattering polo rib knit jumper - it was the 70's! so there was no hiding them. I was the object of lots of ridicule that weekend and from that moment on I covered them up and put them into hiding.
I am over weight according to my BMI and have lost 28 pounds but nothing off the boob's. I am fit - i have run 4 half marathons over the last few years. My blood pressure is low as is my pulse, i enjoy walking and running but my boob's get in the way. I can't say they have stopped me doing anything - apart from yoga, big boobs and short arms make some of the moves impossible - or very funny! I have dents in my shoulders. I suffer from shoulder and neck acne, I find cloths shopping very difficult and the things I like I can't get the girls into with our looking like I'm squashed into it. - Then the back fat is even more pronounced. So, I am 50 later this year and enough is enough they have to go.
I know a couple of ladies who have been through this - and we do what all women do - talk, they don't regret having a BR and spoke very highly of my PS. They very kindly showed my the out come of their surgery, - amazing and the scars were minimal. So 6 months of procrastination has come to this. My operation is 30th Jan and I am feeling positive. I have my bag almost packed, PJ's button front, - 1st ever, soft bra front fastening, - what no wires! kindle, V pillow, arnica, and I've filled the freezer with healthy meals for the week after. - Don't think there is anything else to do by wait.
So thank you to all the ladies who have gone before me your experiences have really inspired me. All I hope now is that when I come through the other side I have the boobs that are smaller, even on both sides, perky and on my chest not my tummy. Here goes.

Updated on 29 Jan 2016:
Trying to relax - everything ready for tomorrow. I feel ok - some nerves. Just hope it all goes well.

Updated on 31 Jan 2016:
Arrived at hospital on time for bloods and pre op early. Surprisingly I felt very calm and content. I think I knew that I was in really good hands and that I had made the Wright decision. Everything was fine and I went to theatre at 11.45. Don't remember anything till it was all over. I am so pleased with the result I have a handful which is just enough. I have drains that are uncomfortable but not much is coming out. Pain is ok. Did not sleep well as my back is sore . i had 1,6 kilos removed. Really happy with the results so far. Lot of trapped wind which is unpleasant. Thank you for all your messages it really helps. Now I have to work at looking after myself to get the best outcome. Looking forward to getting home.

Updated on 1 Feb 2016:
I wished I done this years ago. Really pleased with my new boobs no real pain so cutting back on the pain meds as they make me very sleepy. Finding sleeping sitting up and on back difficult but it's a small price. Just a little bruising nipples pink and soft. Taking it easy hope everyone else is doing well. Still got lots of trapped wind and a sore throat.

Updated on 2 Feb 2016:
I am doing well and have a selection of bras, but I can only wear them for a few hours when they make my chest feel constricted. I'm only a couple of days post and I am really chilling so don't need to wear one all the time but I wonder if anyone has advise about how long I should be wearing my bra. Please help.

Updated on 4 Feb 2016:
Hi all thank you for the bra recommendations. I have found and ordered two new bras from Macrom so will post some pics when they arrive. I have a nice shade of yellow bruising now and the most amazing electrical sensations that go all over my boobs. I am assuming this is normal and part of the healing process. Not really painful just strange can take your breath away, its perhaps good that I don't have full sensation in my nipples yet or that could get embarrassing! Drain site still sore and I get tired easily even though I am not doing anything. Going for little short walks with the dogs and hubby who is looking after me so well. I am pleased i did some batch cooking pre op as that has come in handy. Hope all well with everyone. Take care of yourselves.

Updated on 7 Feb 2016:
More pics. My new compression bra arrived. More comfortable than the sports bra.

Updated on 9 Feb 2016:
Healing well.

Updated on 16 Feb 2016:
I doing well scares fab just wondered if anyone is having a sunburnt/numb/sore feeling all over breasts. I'm ok in the morning but still get tired in the afternoon. Thanks for the feed back.

Updated on 16 Feb 2016:


Updated on 4 Mar 2016:
Saw my ps today and everything is great. I am really pleased with my healing, size and scares. The numb feeling is slowly going down. The scare under my breasts feels a little hard but that is also slowly softening. I can start jogging again in two weeks but with two high impact bras - just as before surgery I'm looking forward to getting back to it and hope that I can improve without the extra weight on my chest.
The only issue I have is that either side under my breast running from the scar towards my tummy I have what I can on,ly describe as a tight tendon with is superficial and feels stretched like a band when I raise my arms it's more painful that any of the other issues. I asked my ps and he felt the area and could see it but did not know what or why I had them. Any one else had anything like this? We are going to wait and see what happens naturally but he has agreed to intervene if I need him to. I will keep you all posted. Here are my boobs 5 weeks post.

Updated on 30 May 2016:
I just wanted to quickly update you all. I am so pleased with my new boobs. They have recovered well = still have a slight tender feeling where the Mondor's cords were but they are basically gone. They are soft the scars are fading and my husband loves them. I can buy clothes that fit, I feel sexy and not matronly. It was the best thing I have ever done. Good luck to all you healing ladies and I wish those thinking of a reduction success in choosing a great PS. all the best,

Hi TT ladies. I am at the start of my journey and plan to share it with you all.
I have had a full and frank consult with Mr Vik Vijh who was very honest with me. I thought I could get away with a mini TT to get the loose skin removed. How wrong was I?
I think deep down I knew there was more to be done. My 1st baby was huge. 9lb 6oz and was delivered by emergency c-section.
Mr Vijh recommend full TT with MR and lipo.
No pressure from him or his secretary to book. Left me to think about it.
Ands that's all ive done. For nearly 2 weeks. Im boring myself and my OH and my sister. They are both very supportive.
So this morning I rang up and booked!
Photos will follow

Thx

Updated on 12 Jun 2014:
posted pics

Updated on 15 Jun 2014:
5ft 3in
144lbs (going downthough :-) )
41 years young
2 kids (teens)

Updated on 9 Oct 2014:
Ok,
Im starting to panic. I can only take off 2 weeks from work. Will i be ok to return?
I havent been to the gym in weeks. Im loosing sight a bit i think.
My partner is reassuring but i have to pay my own bills ect. (We dont live together) and cant help but worry.
I want this so bad but at the same time feel guilty as i wont be there for the kids its freaking me out.

Updated on 3 Dec 2014:
is anybody else going into ,manic housework mode?

ive nearly done all mu christmas shopping. got the food to do and im washing and ironing everyday.
on my list is cooking for the freezer. at this rate i can't wait for my hospital stay for a rest.

Updated on 18 Dec 2014:
Today is such a busy day and I realised I haven't done all the stuff I maybe should have. But the house work will still be there when I get home and will have to get help from the kids. Good luck to all the ladies still healin.

Updated on 20 Dec 2014:
Feeling ok. On pain meds which are helping.
He removed 1 litre of fat and 1.2kg of skin.
happy days.

Updated on 21 Dec 2014:
Feeling ok until I try and move. Then it's sore! Going home today and hopefully drains out later. I'll post pics soon but I've had a peel and my scar looking good.

Updated on 22 Dec 2014:
Had a good nights sleep from 10pm until 4.30. Was lying awake and then got up at 7 am. Had a wash and 1st BM which was ok actually. Feeling ok.

Updated on 24 Dec 2014:
Had a full nights sleep so woke up in a little bit of pain as i'd missed my early hours s pain killer. I'm really bored today, its's Christmas eve and i could be doing so much. It feels just weird not running around like a maniac.
Pain is o.k actually. had a wash at the sink and felt better afterwards. posted a couple of pics pre op.
does anybody else post op feel that they don't recognise their reflection?
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

Updated on 26 Dec 2014:
Feeling a bit tired and low tonight. I'm hoping its because my period started , i feel huge but then i look down and then see i'm not. weird!
Need a good nights sleep on my side

Updated on 29 Dec 2014:
Dressings off now so I got to see the scar and belly button. Came home and had my first shower and washed my hair. I feel so happy

Updated on 2 Jan 2015:
I posted earlier that I had 1litre of fat lipoed and 1.2kg of skin removed. Approximately 4.5 lbs together
Mr Vijh said to have have lost that weight from my abdomen I would need to loose 3 stones!! (Or 42lbs)
I don't need to justify what I've done but I would NEVER be able to do that and If i did would look like I was on crack.
It still wouldn't have addressed the loose skin either.

Updated on 3 Jan 2015:
Drains where only in for 2 days

Updated on 10 Jan 2015:
Hi. Despite waking up with a headache I have definitely turned a corner today. Tried on my jeans and I can't believe how good they look. I also have purchased a new compression garment. The one I had was too long in the body so treated myself. Lol. Saw two clients at their home for the first time and it was fine so after my first week at work and seeing a couple of clients I'm so happy. Return to work was my biggest fear. I was so worried-the joys of being self employed.
I don't see Mr Vijh unil February and I must admit I can't wait to thank him for his good work. If I stay like I am today it will all have been worth it but I suspect I may even get better! ! Just need to get back I the gym and work on everything else now!!

Updated on 18 Jan 2015:
i thin my scar has an infection. in the centre i have a hole develop which is a bit gunky. i have pu a dry dressing on and have an appointment with the GP later. so upset about this as i feel i have done really well up until now. :-(

Updated on 7 Feb 2015:
I cannot believe how quick it has gone. i went to see my surgeon in the week and he has discharged me. he was laughing with me about how much i'm loving my new tummy and belly button. he told me to expect swelling still especially in the evening, but i told him i don't have any! I said i look like i live in the gym-need to work on my arms and legs now, get them toned for summer.
i will post pics later.
my advise to anybody considering it is get a GOOD surgeon and not a cheap surgeon. you get what you pay for!!

Updated on 8 Feb 2015:
Went to the gym for the 1st PO. Didn't do well but also didn't push myself. Last night I painted the hall and stairs without a problem (apart from not being able to reach far-that's a height issue not a TT issue lol) I feel back to normal.
I am going to sign off and maybe post later in the year but I will be lurking and spying on your posts.
P.s. I'm considering my nose now!!

Updated on 22 May 2015:
i will post pictures tomorrow but wanted to do a quick update tonight.
the sun has been shining and the summer clothes are out. i have a couple of tight fitting maxi dressed that i would wear but with a long scarf to hide my tummy-not any more. And ive finally bought a full length mirror for my bedroom, i want to look at myself now and i am so happy with what i see. Mr Vijh is my hero, he has changed my life- i'm getting emotional typing this out. I hope anyone who reads this finds it helpful and gives them encouragement to take the next step.

I had always been unhappy about the size and shape of my nose, although people did comment on it I only wanted to change it for me. I got help of who to perform my surgery from my GP who suggested Dr Vikram Vijh. I had not heard of him before and could only find limited information online. I booked the initial consultation with him which cost £120 for half an hour. At the end of the meeting I was sure this was the right Dr to carry out the procedure. I did go to various other consultations with other Doctors just to be sure. It wasn't until a year later I managed to finance the procedure. I was very nervous on the day but was surprised how little pain I experienced throughout. One week later when my cast was removed I really hated the results and at one point wished I had not bothered. A week later when my nose started to settle from all the swelling I realized I had made the best decision I have ever made. Now 3 years on my nose is still slightly numb at the end and if I get a cold my sinuses swell but I do not regret having a Rhinoplasty one bit :)

I am 43, 5ft 10, have two children, one 17 and one 10. Five years ago I lost 119lbs and have kept it off for five years, but now I have the tummy of a much older woman. Though I feel great I do not look great (especially naked..lol)

So today I had my Pre-Op and paid for the Op in full, which has made it so real (no going back now...)

I have taken some before pics, I would love to hear from someone who is post op with the same body shape as me, just for some reassurance (bites lip)

Updated on 28 Sep 2013:
I finally managed to add a few pictures:-)

Updated on 7 Oct 2013:
So I sleep at all last night, I can gi from 0 to crazy in a matter of seconds.....one second I am so happy and can't wait and then I can literally blink my eyes and I ask myself why are you doing this to yourself, (the scarring, the swelling, the pain.....). I am a Gemini so I am putting it down to the 'twins', I just wish I could pick an emotion and stick with it. It really is a rollercoaster, and I am so happy I found this site and for all the support and kind words of encouragement from everyone. Sisterhood at its best. Thank you. xx

Updated on 9 Oct 2013:
Today I'm feeling very relaxed and ready for this positive life change. I decided on some me time now that the house is cleaned, the laundry done and the fridge stocked.....so I took myself off to the beautician's and got myself waxed from head to toe (well from eyebrows to lower legs!). I am scheduled for surgery at 2pm tomorrow, so by 5ish I will be on the flat side (Oorah.....)

Updated on 14 Oct 2013:
Day four post op and I still feel very good, had a shower today, it was the best shower ever and finally the bowels moved so today was just amazing!!

I have just taken some pictures and its evening so I am swollen, but I don't care I love my results. I hope everyone is healing well and feeling happy with their results. x

Updated on 25 Oct 2013:
Well today makes it 15days post op, I think that my whole TT experience has been very positive from day one, and ITS don't mean to take away from the pain thst others have experienced, but for me its been very minimal and I am so grateful for that. I am walking straight since surgery eventhough I may not have been walking as fast as I normally would I was still walking straight. I now back to full daily routine minus working out which is starting to agitate me, but I plan to start a gentle routine next Monday and see how it goes (fingers crossed). I'm still eating very clean with high protein, but I have found my apatite has decreased, I have not weighed myself yet, but plan on doing it on Monday......
The swelling starts about mid afternoon and by nightfall I have a nice pot belly, no swelling above incision only below, easy to put up with when I have had such a great TT experience to date. I love my scar and the scar placement and of course my new found BB!.

Well that's pretty much it, I hope my story gives reassurance to anyone who is approaching their surgery date. FYI love the clear silicone sheets. I plan on starting Bio Oil on scar next week too. Happy and positive healing to all. xx