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memyselftandi
$11,862
Extremely unhappy with the outcome of my breast augmentation with Harris. I have now had revision surgery 1 year later with another surgeon in London, Chelsea who is very talented in breast augmentation and revision cases and has given me beautiful breasts which i desired from the start. £20k out of pocket and emotionally drained over the past 9 months but at least i now have the breasts i should have had first time round. Ladies please do be careful where you choose to have cosmetic surgery of any kind as the psycological impact of a bad result is just not worth it. Be wise. x

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Paul Harris, MD

Paul Harris, MD

Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon

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March 28, 2020
Mine went same as this. On both lots because I'm of slim build and little breast tissue.im having to pay to get mine removed because of breast implant illness :(
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March 28, 2020
Sorry to hear that. I had over the muscle high profile implants for 15 yrs with no issues. Harris placed a smaller wider flatter implant resulting in a less tight pocket. They were a real saggy rippled mess plus my pectoralis muscle had to be unfolded in the revision by another surgeon. I spent 9k for first op and 11 k for the second. Babe to he honest breast implants arent worth it. x
December 29, 2020
Thanks so much for your review ! I've booked with Mallucci for February but I have a consultation with harris next week - I liked Mallucci but he's the only surgeon I've seen so I wanted to check one more before I went ahead and paid for the surgery. These are the two I've wanted to see for a long time ! And your review has helped me, cancelling my consultation with harris and going to go with Mallucci ! Can't wait. Love your results from your revision
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December 29, 2020
Hello, I think you have made the right choice choosing Mr Mallucci. Harris is old school and experienced in reconstruction of the breast more so than cosmetic and revision. My experience with him was awful. This was my 2nd augmentation from over to under so not a simple breast augmentation. My 1st augmentation was 15 yrs ago in Milan. I just wish I had went to Mr Mallucci initially and glad to have found him 10 months later. He is very talented in breast augmentation and also up to date with new implants on the market like b-lite especially for slim women like me. Mallucci had to insert galaflex mesh along my left cleavage area to reinforce my breast tissue which was thinned out and missing during the capsulectomy with Harris. I’ve little fat remaining now on my left breast and will need a fat transfer at some stage. My pectoralis muscle hardly covers my left breast. The moderate profile implants Harris used resulted in extreme rippling and two saggy breasts. He should have known better and the aftercare was distressing as he didn’t know how to fix them. I was a freak for 10 months. Mallucci managed to make them look natural by inserting a high profile teardrop in a larger size with less width which has filled out my breast pocket properly. Plus they don’t look high profile as they are a teardrop shape. He knows his job. I now have no rippling and they are perky. I will need a fat transfer at some stage. The galaflex to reinforce my tissues will take time to absorb. If you want the best of the best then Mallucci has all the experience and knowledge. Good luck x.
December 31, 2020
Hi, thanks for your response and info! Is galaflex mesh like a replica of breast tissue ? They look so amazing now but it must have felt like such a difficult journey to get there. Yes I think the aftercare sounds disapointing! If something went as clearly wrong as it did, you should at least be refunded as it's a lot of money, even just the one surgery - especially when it's supposed to be a top surgeon. But what you said about reconstruction makes a lot of sense now you say it considering most of his good reviews are on that. I trust Mallucci actually, I felt as though if something did go wrong he would definitely be able to fix the damage. Is the fat transfer something you'll have to do soon and just the once?
Mallucci recommended 275cc for my left and 305cc for my right, I was worried this would be too small but yours look such a perfect size ! I wondered what height you are ? Also, I'm a 34aa so very little breast tissue so wonder if that size implant might be smaller on me giving my starting point, did you have a fair bit of breast tissue beforehand? Another thing is I wanted teardrop initially but mr Mallucci suggested round for more fullness as I wanted a little bigger than 305cc but don't have enough breast to cover it. I'm supposed to be getting round but yours have swayed me back to teardrop! I worry round might be more 'fake' looking rather than perky like yours. Sorry for rambling, there's so much more to all this than I expected! Xxx
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Absence of a duty of care from surgeon to patient when it became apparent that there was a problem hence the reason i had revision with another surgeon. Who has corrected the previous surgery by Harris.

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Photos of my surgery by Harrris and my revision surgery 10 months later by another surgeon in Chelsea, London UK who is well known as a breast surgeon. He knew immediately at my 1st consultation that my breast pockets required more projection with less width and a bigger size of implant from 275cc to 300cc. I felt at ease immediately with his knowledge and booked with him the following day. I am very happy with the results. Ladies please please be wise and take your time when choosing a surgeon. One needs to feel at total ease during the initial consultation (i was not with Harris) and i recommend seeing at least 3 surgeons for their opinion before going ahead. I only had 1 consultation with another surgeon prior to Harris who had suggested the exact same implant projection and size as my revision surgeon did. Unfortunately i made a grave mistake in my choice of surgeon and now out of pocket £9.000 but at least my breasts are now as they should have been from the start. Ones mental health more important so please have at least 3 consultations with different surgeons before making your final decision.

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April 11, 2020
Your final outcome turned out amazing & beautiful just as you deserved the first time. Also, you are very brave in my opinion to have been able to trust another surgeon & go through the process all over again . Props to you & Congratulations :)
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April 11, 2020
Thank you for your kind words. Yes i found a very talented breast surgeon in London his name is Patrick Mallucci. I had no choice but to fix them as soon as possible as they were a real mess. xx
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April 20, 2020
He did a great job and I'm so sorry with what you went through with Dr Harris. I was contemplating going with him but I have also researched Mallucci and he seems very good. Overall you'd recommend Mallucci then? I've never had a boob job so it would be somewhat straightforward (I hope) X
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April 20, 2020
Hi. Yes 100% Mr Mallucci. He is more expensive but this is an extremely important cosmetic procedure as once you have them you are stuck with them for the next 10 years or so and we all age remember and gravity takes its toll. Book a consultation with him when the clinic reopens. He will inform you wisely of the correct size shape and width of implant which is ideal for your frame and appearance. Harris is known for reconstruction of the breast. Mallucci is very talented in cosmetic breast surgery and revision surgery. The aftercare with Harris was appalling and i doubt i will get my 9k back. Mallucci took one look at the state of mine and knew immediately how to fix them. Harris does not use the new b-lite implants which are 30% lighter and so perfect for ballerinas, athletics and models. Mallucci uses them. I have teardrop b-lite. I am only 6 weeks post op but the shape, width and size is now perfect for my breast pockets and they are perky not saggy like the ones Harris gave me. I will post another review at 12 weeks post op. Good luck and stay safe. x