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Implant Removal Because of Capsular Contraction and Breast Reshaping/uplift. Belgium, BE

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I first had implants when I was young, incredibly...

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I first had implants when I was young, incredibly under confident and under the impression that it was the way to become attractive to men. I cringe now when I think of me back then so self depreciating at a time when I should have ben at my most confident. I had just split up with a cheating boyfriend and had lost weight, mostly from my breast area. To me, this was the answer to my sadness so I booked in, saw a consultant in a hotel room who convinced me that bigger was better (seriously!) and two weeks later was walking round with breasts far too big for my frame and struggling to find anything to fit me. I stayed like this for many years, never enjoying the way I looked and always embarrassed thinking that people must know they were false. Eventually one of my breasts became hard and misshapen, also due to the weight of the implants my breasts were starting to sag. I knew from researching on the internet that I had a capsular contraction and that I was going to have to have another operation. I also knew there was no way I could afford to have it done in the UK. I had decided that I no longer wanted implants. They hadn't made me happy, I don't think I looked better and they were just in the way, especially as I like to go running and they had started to hurt every time I finished a run. My first consultation was with Elyzea, my consultation was in London but I was really disappointed to find out, it wasn't my surgeon I would be meeting but a surgeon's assistant. I certainly didn't want to commit to paying for surgery without first meeting my surgeon because that is the mistake I made last time. I can't say there was anything wrong with the consultation other than that. The price that I was quoted for implant removal, capsular contraction removal and breast uplift was about £3700. This was a lot less than the UK but I went home still not sure about the whole surgeon thing. I decided to do a lot more research and one name that kept coming up with good reviews was Dr. Oelbrandt. What I was really impressed with is the fact that consultations are with him. Hallelujah! Exactly what I wanted, to talk to the person who was going to perform my operation. My consultation was in Harley Street, and I met Tahira, Dr Oelbrandt's assistant who was lovely. My first impression of Dr Oelbrandt was that he was very friendly and down to earth. I liked the fact that he was matter of fact too. He didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, he just told me the truth. He was realistic about what was achievable but most of all, I felt that he was an expert in his trade. I had made my mind up before he quoted me a price as I knew it would still be cheaper than the UK. I couldn't believe the price he quoted and really felt close to tears. £2700. It was like I could finally accept that this was going to happen and that I could right what I stupidly did wrong all those years ago. Dr Oelbrandt offered me another free consultation so I had time to go away and think about it but I just didn't need to. That's the beauty of meeting your surgeon, you just have that instant feeling of whether you are in safe, genuine hands or not and I know I had made the right decision. He really took the time to fully explain what was going to happen and the look I could realistically be able to achieve. he made sure I was doing it for the right reasons and I had to fill in a questionnaire that ensured I wasn't emotionally unstable or just not ready for the operation. None of this happened on my first operation.

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April 23, 2016

Hey there, and welcome! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Do you have any before and after photos you'd be willing to add to your review?

November 20, 2016

Hi

I'm so glad you like your new books!

I've already had a tummy tuck with Dr o so I know how great he is!

But I thinking about having a breast lift with him in August I already have large breasts but I'm thinking about having implants too just to make them look better don't know if it's the right move to make!

Would you be happy to share your before and after pics?

Thanks

Jodie [RS bleep]

November 20, 2016
Boobs sorry not books!
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