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38yrs Old, Breastfed 2 Kids, 17kg Weight Loss, Asymmetrical, Deflated Boobs! London, GB
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Finally, after years of living with being...
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Finally, after years of living with being asymmetrical, plucked up the courage to do something about it. Breastfed my 2 kids for 6-8 months each & have lost 17kg in weight over the last year, which really took its toll and made me even more deflated & asymmetrical! I researched for a long time, to find a ps who specialises in reconstruction & asymmetry, when I came across Aurora Clinics & Mr Adrian Richards, I knew I had my surgeon. Everyone at Aurora are so nice, calm & reassuring, even when I was so nervous at the initial consultation, I came away feeling quite positive that something could be done to help me. Mr Richards & Aggie, his surgical assistant & specialist nurse are both lovely, they make a very good team. I had my BA & BL with areola reduction done on the 10th feb at Highgate Hospital, everyone was amazing, can't fault a thing, I was anxious as I'd never had a general anaesthetic before, but needn't have worried, I've had no nausea, sickness & to my absolute amazement, apart from the tightness & feeling a bit sore initially, no pain either..! I had nothing stronger than paracetamol, which I stopped on day 2 post op. Still feeling tired & have dropped off a few times in the middle of reading something, which makes me laugh as I usually don't get 5 mins to myself to sit down! Hope the rest of my recovery is as good, I keep looking at my new boobs & can't believe they're mine! So happy I did it!!
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Replies (17)
February 26, 2015
Hi, thank you so much for your post. It did help a lot as I also have asymmetrical boobs and I'm having my BA with Dr. Richards in a month! Did you have the same profile? I'll be having 270cc moderate on my right and 300cc high profile on my left. I was nervous that they'd be different, like they are now, but seeing your photos makes me happy as I should just trust Aggie and Dr. Richards as they know what they're doing. :)
Also, this may be a weird question, but how does the implant feel inside you? Does it feel foreign or weird? I'm so curious!
February 27, 2015
Hi, I'm so pleased it's helped! I chose 360/390cc left 390/420cc right both mod profile, leaving the final decision to Mr Richards in surgery, so glad I did as I'd lost more weight between sizing & op, so the difference in size was even worse, I had 360cc left 420cc mod profile & couldn't be happier! It makes sense if they're different sizes, they'll need different cc to eve them up. Aggie & Mr Richards are amazing, trust them, they know their boobs :-)
I'm 17 days post op today & still a bit numb in a couple of places, but as the swelling goes down, feeling comes back, can't say I can feel implant, just a tight , heavy feeling. I'm amazed at the results so far, didn't think they'd ever look like this ! Any more questions, ask away :-)
March 6, 2015
Hey HeyNewBoobies, im also here with asymmetry and tuberous and have my op with Dr Richards on April 21st! So glad to see theres a couple of us with similar problems going with him. Im so excited for our new lives to begin xxxx
March 11, 2015
Hi DreamBoobies! Yay, I'm so happy there's three of us now so I don't feel so alone. Are you having different size implants and/or profiles? I'm extremely excited as well and I'm having my surgery in 14 days and a couple hours.
March 11, 2015
They look like they are the same size in photos, they look great and I bet you're so pleased with them! Are you excited to go bra shopping after 6 weeks? Lol. I'm having my op in 2 weeks so just buying things I need now so I don't have to worry about it on the day. Also, I go back to work after 1 week and a half, do you think that's fine? Thank you very much!
March 11, 2015
AHHHHH YOUVE ONLY GOT TWO WEEEEEKS. Ill be so annoying for everyone when im two weeks away! I already spend all day finding dream boobie pics hahahaha. How exciting!!!
March 11, 2015
This time in 2 weeks you could be in surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh!! Im as excited as you are!! No idea on implants yet, moderate or high profile though to have them high and round!!! I want some side boob LOL! Never had that in my life! He said theyre going to be BIG to suit my frame and height as im nearly 6ft and about a size 8-10 but broad shoulders and wide hips! Im thinking 600cc?? Sounds huge but will be about a D i would say! Maybe DD. I cant wait for my sizing appointment! [RS bleep]
March 11, 2015
They're getting there, righty has grown/ rounded out quite a bit over the last week or so, I knew the pressure feeling would be worth it! Thank you, I love them!! Sooo excited about bra shopping, I keep looking, but must be patient! Lol Got my 6 week app on the 30th :-)
Great idea to get everything now. It depend on what you do, but you might want to think about taking a little longer off if you can, helps with your healing :-)
March 11, 2015
Re - the side boob thing, I feel like I might squash mine, especially on the right side, just never felt it before & it's strange, but I like it!! xx
April 10, 2015
My ow my your scars are healing amazing in only six weeks it seems post op. So lucky, Im wanting a lift maybe implants but Im not so sure since I have an allergy for the regular stitching and need to have all my stitches cut out, cause Im allergic to those normal nylon ones. So I dont even know if Im candidate for plastic surgery cause of it.
April 10, 2015
Thank you, I'm amazed myself how they look in this short time!! :-)) I have a plaster allergy, so was bit worried about the surgical tape, they used a low allergy tape, so it wasn't too bad.
Have you looked into any surgeons that might use an alternative stitch? Look into it, you can't be the only 1 allergic to the nylon stitches...
December 19, 2015
Love how your boobs look hopefully i will achieve what you have and have minimal pain i will be having a bilateral augmentation I'm having my BA Jan 19 with Adrian Richards after years of wanting bigger boobs I'm 5'3 8 stone and between 34A and 34B 45 years old the sizing they came up with was 270 or 300cc now looking at pictures don't know if that will be big enough would like to achieve a dd size yours look amazing feeling excited and nervous now.
December 20, 2015
Thank you! I love them!! Wish I'd done it years ago. It's really difficult to tell looking at pics of others, as sizes look different on different people, more accurate to try the sizes for yourself, also be sure that Adrian & Aggie know the look you want. Good luck for the big day, hope all goes well :-)
UPDATED FROM Angel155
5 days post
The details..!
I had a vertical lift, areola reduction & 360cc L / 420cc R silicone gel implants to correct the asymmetry, under the muscle. Procedure was done at Highgate Hospital in London UK, through Aurora Clinics, as I did a lot of research before ( for over a year..!) to find a surgeon that specialises in reconstruction & asymmetry, Mr Adrian Richards had excellent reviews, after photos & as I wanted the best, he was my first choice. I had my initial consultation at Harley Street, London & belive I was very lucky to be able to schedule my op for 2 months later at Highgate Hospital, the last available appointment for 4 months, as Mr Richards only operates at Highgate Hospital once a month, being based in his Buckinghamshire Clinic. On the day of my surgery, my husband drove me to the hospital, I was checked into my room at 7.40am & then the anaesthetist came to visit, I was very anxious as I hadn't had a general anaesthetic before & had worries about pain, nausea & sickness after & how I'd react to everything, he put my mind at ease. Mr Richards & Aggie came round about 9am to do the surgical markings & take before photos, we went over sizes & placement again, then they said as I was 2nd on the list I should go down about 11am. Spent the next 2 hours pacing the room, with hubby trying to keep me calm, until at 11am a theatre nurse came to collect me. Had the usual trouble trying to get an IV into my vein ( shy veins apparently..! ) last thing I remember is feeling all floaty, then a recovery nurse commenting I was back with them ( I was a bit confused & wondered why I wasn't at home in my bed. Lol) I just wanted to sleep at the time..! Got wheeled back to my room, hubby very relieved to see me & I can honestly say I had no nausea, sickness or pain, I only ever had paracetamol, nothing stronger & apart from the tiredness, tightness & soreness I felt good, but was busting to have a wee..! (Sorry if that's TMI..!) Remarkable really, when I hadn't had a drink for 14hours! Couldn't wait to have a peek at my newbie boobies, they look amazing!! Hubby stayed with me for a couple more hours, then went home to spend some time with our kids, while I slept. Aggie visited to see how I was doing & to check things, then again about 2hours later with Mr Richards too, pleased to know everything went really well :-))) I felt really good later on that evening & kept getting up to walk around, the night nurse kept putting me back to bed, until she offered me a sleeping tablet...Zzzzzzz Everything was checked again next morning by Aggie, got my meds & then hubby took me home. Apart from feeling very sleepy & a bit sore I have been totally amazed at how pain free I am & I have much more movement than I ever expected :-)))) plus I'm slightly overwhelmed by my lovely, high, round boobies ;-))) If you're considering similar surgery...GO FOR IT..! Can't thank Aurora Clinics, Mr Richards & Aggie enough xx
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March 6, 2015
Hey spud, i meant to ask, what are your recommendations prior to surgery? A shopping list of medical things? Or things you thought you needed but didnt? And also i know we get a free surgical bra but what other do i need, just a basic sports bra? [RS bleep] thanks petal [RS bleep]
March 6, 2015
I was expecting it to be so much worse, even straight after, I was waiting for this massive pain..& it didn't happen! Sore & tight yes, but pain - no!! :-)
March 6, 2015
Right, here goes...
Get housework up to date
Change beds, towels etc
Get washing done
Get food shopping
Get extra paracetamol ( just in case!)
Bottled water
Raisins or dried apricots (for post op constipation!)
Zip up hoodies/ button up tops/ easy on bottoms/ button up nightwear
Move toiletries/clothes/ anything you might need to an easy height
Lots of pillows to prop you up for sleeping ( I tried a wedge & didn't like it)
I got 2 1st stage post op compression bras for myself, but havent used them, too tight & uncomfortable, even though they have soft stretchy cups, you'll wake up wearing the very comfortable bra you see in my photo, which has to be worn 24/7 for 1 week, then 23/7 for the next 5-6 weeks. Aggie gave me another before I left hospital, so I've washed 1 while I'm wearing 1, you don't need anything else.
I smother my skin in cocoa body butter, did before & still do. Aggie said how good my skin was & it should help with lessening the appearance of the scars, can't recommend it highly enough!
xx
March 6, 2015
I think youve had the dream surgery! I hope to god mine goes as smoothly and painlessly as yours did!!! Aghhhh! [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM Angel155
7 days post
7 days post op
Since my surgery 7 days ago I've noticed subtle changes almost daily, I had a tiny bit of bruising come out a couple of days ago, but nothing like I had been expecting. I feel like my left has maybe dropped ever so slightly & it doesn't feel as tight as before, my left has rounded out a bit more, but is still very high & tight, but then the muscle has further to stretch as it was my smaller side. I've been getting what I can only describe as prickles now & then in my nipples, hopefully a sign that the nerves might be reconnecting..? I no longer fall asleep at the drop of a hat, so that's good ..! I woke up at 4am ( maybe the thrill of being able to have a shower today instead of a shallow bath :-) ..!) managed to fall back to sleep, but when I woke up again around 7am I was almost flat on my back, not good for the boobies..! Had a severe case of morning boob when I got up!! My 1st follow up appointment is next week, to have everything checked & the tapes changed... Bit apprehensive to see what's underneath as the moment! I then have to change the tapes every 3-4 days. Then I've got another follow up at 6 weeks ( will be nearly 7 by time of app) when the tapes come off for good, feels like forever at the moment, but this last week has flown by, probably as I've been asleep a lot..!! :-) I'm even starting to forget how they looked before, which is great..!! So pleased at the moment, hope it continues...
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February 18, 2015
Just re-read my post & realised I've written about my left twice, but with different results, the 2nd bit should be about my RIGHT being higher & tight, but having further to stretch.. :-0
March 11, 2015
It sounds like you're recovering nicely! No pain other than the tightness/swelling?
March 11, 2015
Not really, been a bit sore at times, but it's mainly been the tightness & achy pressure feeling as things are moving. I got told after my op that I had strong chest muscles, they expected me to be in pain, think I've been lucky!!
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