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30J, UK size 12 dress size - 5 months post-op life changing breast reduction
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Life Changing Breast Reduction
riskybusiness1234October 16, 2022
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Despite being a 30J and a UK size 12 dress size, I never really considered a breast reduction until I had a breast health check due to some lumps and the the doctor I saw bluntly told me I'd benefit from a breast reduction which would reduce the pain in my upper body, within my breasts and avoid issues in the future - like having to do multiple mammograms because it was so hard to see within all that tissue.
I then started me research for a breast surgeon in London - it's not easy as there are so many. I chose Mr Paul Harris with the intention of also seeing a couple other people to chose from - I also hadn't realised how long the lead time was for these surgeons. He was very professional in the initial consult which ended up coming up faster than I thought as he as a last minute cancellation quite soon after my enquiry - he showed me quite a detailed presentation on his techniques and answered my list of question and then his admin team gave me the pricing. I also asked him whom he regarded as a peer in London and he gave me a couple of names of other surgeons he thought well of. He also told me he didn't think it be worthwhile to see some of the potentials I had on my list as they for example were cancer reconstruction specialists, etc - I appreciated his manner.
I did see one of the doctors he recommended as the others didn't have availability for a good long while. Ironically, she was significantly more expensive and yet didn't offer some of what was included in the package with Dr Harris - she also was aiming for a slightly lower standard of outcome in terms of shape and some other bits.
I had surgery with Dr Harris about 5 months after my consult due to my diary as much as his. Everything went well and I am very happy with my outcome and still shocked as how effectively pain free the procedure and the recovery was - they sent me home with paracetamol and ibuprofen! I had more painkillers from a recent hysteroscopy!
He had another surgeon assist him and I also met nurses at the hospital as well as his own nurses. His nurses are generally absolutely fantastic and held my hand through a few nervous tears although the nurses in the hospital were a bit unhelpful and cold.
I had some queries about the scars and again, his nursing team were very easy to get a hold of and proactive in checking in on me. I had some antibiotics and eventually everything settled down - again, no pain, just redness and probably nerves from me at not knowing what to expect.
I wish I had a breast reduction years ago - I had regular pain in my upper body, hands and my breasts before and now, nothing. I also can finally easily shop for clothes.
Mr Harris took very good care of me and I would happily recommend him to anyone else thinking of this procedure.
I then started me research for a breast surgeon in London - it's not easy as there are so many. I chose Mr Paul Harris with the intention of also seeing a couple other people to chose from - I also hadn't realised how long the lead time was for these surgeons. He was very professional in the initial consult which ended up coming up faster than I thought as he as a last minute cancellation quite soon after my enquiry - he showed me quite a detailed presentation on his techniques and answered my list of question and then his admin team gave me the pricing. I also asked him whom he regarded as a peer in London and he gave me a couple of names of other surgeons he thought well of. He also told me he didn't think it be worthwhile to see some of the potentials I had on my list as they for example were cancer reconstruction specialists, etc - I appreciated his manner.
I did see one of the doctors he recommended as the others didn't have availability for a good long while. Ironically, she was significantly more expensive and yet didn't offer some of what was included in the package with Dr Harris - she also was aiming for a slightly lower standard of outcome in terms of shape and some other bits.
I had surgery with Dr Harris about 5 months after my consult due to my diary as much as his. Everything went well and I am very happy with my outcome and still shocked as how effectively pain free the procedure and the recovery was - they sent me home with paracetamol and ibuprofen! I had more painkillers from a recent hysteroscopy!
He had another surgeon assist him and I also met nurses at the hospital as well as his own nurses. His nurses are generally absolutely fantastic and held my hand through a few nervous tears although the nurses in the hospital were a bit unhelpful and cold.
I had some queries about the scars and again, his nursing team were very easy to get a hold of and proactive in checking in on me. I had some antibiotics and eventually everything settled down - again, no pain, just redness and probably nerves from me at not knowing what to expect.
I wish I had a breast reduction years ago - I had regular pain in my upper body, hands and my breasts before and now, nothing. I also can finally easily shop for clothes.
Mr Harris took very good care of me and I would happily recommend him to anyone else thinking of this procedure.
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