POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
59 years old Breast Reduction at Iscare in Prague from 36J to 36c
UPDATED FROM annon55
5 months post
5 months later
annon55June 26, 2016
WORTH IT$3,000
My right breast recovered with minor scarring and it's a nice shape
My left breast is larger and suffered the most. I habe quite a large scar after the abscess and a hole to the side of my nipple which is an odd shape.
The UK surgeon said I could have revision surgery next year and that is what I will do.
I have no nipple sensation at all in either breast but I can live with that.
I've lost about 14 pounds in weight too, so figurewise looking a lot better amd younger.
My healing was complicated and difficult. I still think it was worth it. I'd do it again in a heart beat, even knowing the complications, so for amyone considering a breast reduction I''d say the benefits outweigh the risks by a long way.
Despite the scars on my left breast, I have lost years and gained a youthful appearance. I've even changed my hair colour and style to compliment the new 'me'. Much happier with my appearance now that the ordeal is finally over ;)
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UPDATED FROM annon55
4 months post
My Latest Wound
annon55May 9, 2016
The ultra sound showed that my infection is superficial... So didn't need to syringe me. I took a photo of the new problems. The hole on the bottom is quite clean and only requires packing and dressing. The one above with the yellow stuff has a 2cm hole and pus and will take longer to heal. Don't look if you don't have the stomach for it... It's not pleasant. The hole above the right nipple is quite small now and almost healed.
I'm hoping for a full recovery by mid June - 6 months after surgery.
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May 10, 2016
I must say I didn't look too closely but the scar on your right breast? looks really nice and pale and a nice shape.
May 10, 2016
Yes I am really pleased with my right breast. I don't think the small scar on the nipple eill be too visible after it's healed up either.
My left breast has been the problem. It looked worse straight after surgery too. It was much larger than the right breast so probably suffered more trauma during the op.
I think my left breast will heal soon though as the hole seems clean and just needs to granulate now. The top hole will take longer but I am optimistic that I'm on the road to complete recovery now.
My left breast has been the problem. It looked worse straight after surgery too. It was much larger than the right breast so probably suffered more trauma during the op.
I think my left breast will heal soon though as the hole seems clean and just needs to granulate now. The top hole will take longer but I am optimistic that I'm on the road to complete recovery now.
May 11, 2016
You have been through so much, and kept such an amazing attitude. Thinking of you tonight!
May 11, 2016
Thank you. I don't want to discourage anyone from having this op because even though my recovery has been difficult, I am very glad I decided to have the breast reduction. Most women don't have these problems but it can happen to some... And it happened to me. I am nearly there! Really looking forward to the day when I am free of dressings and wound clinics! Off to France today for a short holiday... Yay!
May 11, 2016
You really have been thru the wars hey...I too had surgery with Dr vera and ended up with problems for weeks afterwards..having said that I really like her.
I hope you continue to heal and maybe that lovely sunshine and sea air will help. Incidentally I am British too but living in Ireland.. I look forward to your update!
I hope you continue to heal and maybe that lovely sunshine and sea air will help. Incidentally I am British too but living in Ireland.. I look forward to your update!
UPDATED FROM annon55
4 months post
Still Months Away From Recovery
annon55May 5, 2016
I was hoping to post good news here. Only 3 weeks ago after an ultra sound scan showed I was free of infection and continuing to heal well, I developed a fourth infection in my left breast. I now have a large hole below the left nipple that requires packing and expiration which will be carried out on Monday. Luckily I don't need a genersl anesthetic as I booked a holiday with friends in Southern France next week. My surgeon said I can go... But not swim or exercise. I have to pack my new wound carefully too. I'm on two types of antibiotics so hopefully this will heal soon and I can once again hope for a speedy recovery from what now seems like an endless ordeal.
I have to stay positive. My right breast has almost healed now... Just a small hole left in the areola. I will be so happy when this is over.
My advice to anyone contemplating surgery is to do your homework on the surgeon and hospital.... In particular the after care. Luckily I live in England and have benefitted greatly from our wonderful NHS and have been cared for by top breast surgeons for free. Goodness knows whst would have happened to me otherwise. I thank God for that. I will have big scars... My surgeon said a revision may be possible in one year's time. I am not sure I can cope with any more though... Will just be glad when it's all over and I'll have to learn to live with the disfigurement. I'm now thinking my big boobs weren't so bad after all. The biggest disappointment is that after being measured for a bra I am a 36E... Still big. More uplifted however.... With ugly scars.
I have to stay positive. My right breast has almost healed now... Just a small hole left in the areola. I will be so happy when this is over.
My advice to anyone contemplating surgery is to do your homework on the surgeon and hospital.... In particular the after care. Luckily I live in England and have benefitted greatly from our wonderful NHS and have been cared for by top breast surgeons for free. Goodness knows whst would have happened to me otherwise. I thank God for that. I will have big scars... My surgeon said a revision may be possible in one year's time. I am not sure I can cope with any more though... Will just be glad when it's all over and I'll have to learn to live with the disfigurement. I'm now thinking my big boobs weren't so bad after all. The biggest disappointment is that after being measured for a bra I am a 36E... Still big. More uplifted however.... With ugly scars.
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May 5, 2016
Oh my goodness, you've been so unlucky haven't you. Let's hope this is the final part of this awful journey for you hun. Enjoy your well deserved break, take care x x
May 8, 2016
Thank you. I replied to you but it ended up at the top somewhere. Not good typing with one finger!
May 5, 2016
I also went abroad from uk to india for my reduction a year and 4 months (!) ago. You had a lot of tissue removed you breasts were particularly huge and are a much more comfortable size. Sorry youve had such a difficult time. How we feel about our reduction can change over time generally towards acceptance .
May 8, 2016
Thank you. Yes, it is about acceptance. You are right. I had to have the op. There was no question it had to be done. I will heal in due course and accept my scars. I won't have further surgery. Enough is enough.
May 10, 2016
Hello Insite
I have been on this site so long I remember when you had your reduction, how is it all now? How are you feeling? I had a reduction 6 weeks ago, mine aren't perfect but I like the size, especially when clothed and did not want to be an old woman with big heavy breasts and hunched shoulders.
I hope you are happier now.
I have been on this site so long I remember when you had your reduction, how is it all now? How are you feeling? I had a reduction 6 weeks ago, mine aren't perfect but I like the size, especially when clothed and did not want to be an old woman with big heavy breasts and hunched shoulders.
I hope you are happier now.
May 5, 2016
Hoping you have a quick recovery. You are lucky to have the NHS. If that happened to me in the states I'd be in big trouble as I am paying out of pocket and insurance wouldn't cover any issues relating to the BR. Best of luck.
May 8, 2016
Thank you. Yes, my son lives in the US and when I enquired about wound care in Palm beach it would have cost $1000 just for one dressing a day for 7 days. Then I would have had to pay for a doctor to refer me to the nurse before that. I bet that would have cost a few hundred too.
We are so lucky to have the NHS. Even though I had the op in Prague, they're still looking after me very well. All free of charge. The nurse who came today was lovely and chatty. She's going to Las Vegas to get married next month. Ha! She left me dozens of dressings and wound care packs and half a dozen pairs of sterile scissors. Bless her!
We are so lucky to have the NHS. Even though I had the op in Prague, they're still looking after me very well. All free of charge. The nurse who came today was lovely and chatty. She's going to Las Vegas to get married next month. Ha! She left me dozens of dressings and wound care packs and half a dozen pairs of sterile scissors. Bless her!
May 8, 2016
Wow....the nurse here would charge me for each and every gauze, band-aid....everything. My son is British and type 1 diabetic. Fortunately he gets decent care and the supplies and meds at no charge (aside from what he puts into the NHS every month). Funny how your son lives in the US and mine in London! Makes for a lonely Mother's Day (today).
May 8, 2016
Happy Mother's Day! It's always mother's day though... 365 days a year! Yep.. Families scattered all over the globe these days. It's such a damn long flight to LA. Not sure what I'll do when I have grandchildren over there. Do you have any?
May 8, 2016
Thanks! LA is most definitely a long trip for you. It's nice out there though. Even from the east coast (I'm currently in North Carolina) it's pretty far. Fortunately there is a direct flight to Heathrow from here. No grandchildren. My son has been living with his girlfriend for around six years (he's 30). No plans for kids. Where do you live? I know the UK pretty well. :)
May 6, 2016
I had my reduction done in Hampshire U.K. and I too have scars caused by large stitches...so maybe it's not just abroad.. He also forgot to lift my breast before stitching so I can still see my old boobs outside my new...if that makes sense... So I have gone from a 32G to a 36D.... Hardly worth all the pain...and wearing a normal bra is still so painful as my scars still angry red. I had my op in October!
May 8, 2016
Goodness me! I hope you're not in too much pain.
He sounds like a terrible surgeon. Can you get care on the NHS like I am having? I couldn't survive without all the nursing care I've had, even though it's been an ordeal and not over yet, I am very grateful to the NHS. My friend in France who I am staying with, is a doctor so if I have trouble I'm sure he will be of help though I haven't mentioned the op. I'll only mention it if I have trouble doing the wound care myself but I should be okay. It's just really keeping everything sterile whilst packing the wounds. I've got 3 holes but only 2 need packing. The one on my right breast is almost healed. It seems to be where I was stitched... The left vertical incision flared up first, then the right nipple where it was stitched and then the left nipple in 2 places. It's been 3 1/2 months now. I thought I'd be back to work after 2 weeks and swinging from a chandelier after 6 weeks! I don't think I could ever wear a wired bra again in my life... My boobs are the wrong shape for the wire and the ones I tried on a couple of weeks ago gave me bat wings on the sides... It looked really ugly so I'll stick to comfort bras - Sainsbury and Asda have the best ones for me. I've tried the expensive ones and ended up throwing them away due to hooks digging in me.
I didn't know we still had our old boobs inside the new ones... I'm not sure I understand you. I thought they cut the old ones to a new size.
He sounds like a terrible surgeon. Can you get care on the NHS like I am having? I couldn't survive without all the nursing care I've had, even though it's been an ordeal and not over yet, I am very grateful to the NHS. My friend in France who I am staying with, is a doctor so if I have trouble I'm sure he will be of help though I haven't mentioned the op. I'll only mention it if I have trouble doing the wound care myself but I should be okay. It's just really keeping everything sterile whilst packing the wounds. I've got 3 holes but only 2 need packing. The one on my right breast is almost healed. It seems to be where I was stitched... The left vertical incision flared up first, then the right nipple where it was stitched and then the left nipple in 2 places. It's been 3 1/2 months now. I thought I'd be back to work after 2 weeks and swinging from a chandelier after 6 weeks! I don't think I could ever wear a wired bra again in my life... My boobs are the wrong shape for the wire and the ones I tried on a couple of weeks ago gave me bat wings on the sides... It looked really ugly so I'll stick to comfort bras - Sainsbury and Asda have the best ones for me. I've tried the expensive ones and ended up throwing them away due to hooks digging in me.
I didn't know we still had our old boobs inside the new ones... I'm not sure I understand you. I thought they cut the old ones to a new size.
May 8, 2016
No ... Difficult to explain....when you lie down with big boobs they fall to the side! So when he did my op he didn't lift up the side of my boob and stitched me I have side bits that look ridiculous...and mean my bra size has gone up and wearing a normal bra is very uncomfortable... So I can't wear them :-((
I agree with you Sainsbury's comfy bras are great but don't give a lot of shape.
I agree with you Sainsbury's comfy bras are great but don't give a lot of shape.
May 8, 2016
Ah yes ... Now I get you. I think they call that 'dog ears' on here.
That's what I had sticking out of the side of the underwired bras, looked awful so I have to stick with the comfort bras.
Not much shape in the Sainsbury ones I agree... But nothing digging in either which is nice.
That's what I had sticking out of the side of the underwired bras, looked awful so I have to stick with the comfort bras.
Not much shape in the Sainsbury ones I agree... But nothing digging in either which is nice.
May 8, 2016
Oh sorry just retread and you do! So annoying isn't it? Definitely would t have had the surgery if I had realised the result x
May 8, 2016
The nurse came today and dilodged the yellow slough around the nipple to reveal pus and a 2cm cavity so now I have 3 wounds in total. She doesn't advise me to travel but I am going. I had to cancel my holiday in March and I am not cancelling this one... I need to go. I have been given dressings and gloves and I will learn to pack the wounds myself. I will look after myself. It will heal soon... Ultra sound tomorrow for the expiration which may help. I'm still on antibiotics.... Never ends!
I'm still cheerful though. It won't get me down!
I'm still cheerful though. It won't get me down!
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