Main reason I wanted to write this review was because so many other people's reviews have helped me and I even found my surgeon through this site, so thank you.
Nearly 10 years ago When i was 18 I decided to get Breast Implants through the Hospital Group. I was very lucky and never experienced any problems and had no complications.
About 2 years ago I had my first baby and really enjoyed breastfeeding, it was at this time I decided i no longer wanted implants and they didn't fit in with my life style any more.
After being on this site I found Dr Nick Collis from Newcastle before deciding on this surgeon i had been to 3 others. All would only do it through general and charged double and most told me I would end up really regretting and looking deformed my decision was made and i was determined.
After my initial consultation the date was book for approx a month later, i was able to be admitted at 12.30 which was brilliant as we lived over 2 1/2 hours from Newcastle. I was first in the line and was taken down at approx 2oclock all was over by 3 and I was back in my room.
Now I have read many reviews about getting implants removed under local and most say it wasn't too painful, well unfortunately. Im not one of these people. I found it very very painful! I have given birth without pain relief and in comparison i would say this was a great deal worse.
A few moaning points: • Surgeon seemed rushed but I suppose most surgeons
do.
• Theatre staff seemed alittle unorgainsed and no one seemed aware I was allergic to steri strips or they didn't seemed to know what to use instead if i was asleep would they of read my notes and seen this?
• when I desperately needed more local anaesthetic because i was in so much pain none was available and there was a delay in getting anymore to me
Some positive points
• all the nurses and theatre staff were so friendly and couldn't of done more for me, one even held my hand throughout.
So to sum up Nick collis offers something no other surgeon i could find does he doesn't rip you off and its quick and easy just very painful.
Updated on 17 Apr 2017:
Healing ok plasters came off a week after, scars look ok. I thought I could hear water in the breast pocket but after a week I can no longer hear this. Recovery very straight forward so far carried on with normal day to day activities. Im a stay at home mum so not returned to work but was able to care for my 2 years old straight away after.
Updated on 17 Apr 2017:
Im wearing a sports bra 24 hours a day on the surgeons request, and to be honest I find that more comfortable at the minute my breasts feel as if they need that support, but i went bra shopping and found this push up bra. Im actually pleased how they look here. Its hard adjusting back to before especially when you have had Implants for along time. But im still really pleased I did it and it's definitely been the right decision for me.
Updated on 20 Apr 2017:
Scars are healing really well, incredible how your body can do that. The bruises are from where the Local didn't take and thats where the most pain was felt other than being itchy at time, I have no problems so far (Touch wood) .