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Breast Implants! Rethink and Rethink.... Then Think it over again! before you make this HUGE decision x

8 months post

Alls well....Ends Well.....x

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I am a happy duck.... looking forward to being highly active again, stretching, feeling healthy and all me...If you , like me....feel breast implants are not for you, there is a way out, don't feel trapped :)

If however you have breast implants and its just been fantastic for you....Excellent! it really is all about different tastes and needs...such is this world, we are all different!
If you are considering Breast Implants....Read my story and Be sure..... Because not everyone is the same and If I can save someone this , I will be happy to have been your light x

Personally its great being on the other side and I have a new found confidence.... Or can I say, I found my confidence and I just feel free now......to grow old gracefully with every little gorgeous piece of me :)

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September 17, 2014
Experience: thank you for your story which I just read. You're so right about the self esteem issue which is true for me. I have to reevaluate the BL surgery I have planned for nov. Doctor says I need implants but that has always scared me and now that I hear they may have to be removed in 10 yrs or so even more. Don't think I'll be taking that route. Thanks again and best wishes.
June 10, 2015
I think your post is important. It is a serious decision and needs to be thoroughly researched. I was very concerned about being too big as I knew I would be unhappy. I was a pain in the ass to the doctor with pictures of small implants, emails etc because he wanted to go a bit larger. In the end her went smaller and I am very happy. I am glad to hear that everything has worked out well for you.
8 months post

Dr Mario Russo - The Hospital Group

RealSelf please could you rectify the error and that is surgeon that RealSelf automatically uploads is incorrect and this poor doctor... Mr Mario Luca Russo is getting a bad wrap for nothing.

It is the wrong record - I am talking about DR MARIO RUSSO OF THE HOSPITAL GROUP, LONDON, completely different doctors with the same name unfortunately. Please rectify, I have uploaded a photo of the correct Surgeon from the Hospital Group, London. I have noticed that there is a few others who have used my surgeon and then they upload it and this other Surgeons name comes up....... it is incorrect RealSelf, Please Rectify.

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August 14, 2014
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. I'm just the opposite. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I love the size, shape and feel. I'm over 3 months post op now and couldn't be happier. They are as soft and squishy as natural breast. I can play them up or down, whatever I'm in the mood for. I didn't tell anyone I was having it done and no one had noticed. Men don't stare at me. My pain level was very minimal and I sleep however I want with no issues. The only way to make the right choice about this surgery is research. You have to be fully armed with knowledge. You should consult with more than 1 PS and they should be board certified. Since you were so unhappy, I'm glad you were able to have them removed. Like most things in life, breast augmentation is not for everyone.
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August 17, 2014
Ah thats great, yes Breast Implants are definitely a LIFE choice.... Its not as simple as everyone makes out.. you have to be ready for this. I wish you endless days with lots of fun and joy from your breasts :)) xx
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August 15, 2014
I'm glad your bf loves you either way. The most important thing is that you love yourself and it sounds like you do now! Congratulations! BTW, I have adjusted the doctor information mentioned in your last update. Thanks and feel free to send me a PM with any other concerns. Thanks! ;)

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August 17, 2014
thank you!! Yes he is Doctor Mario Russo of The Hospital Group, London :)
May 15, 2015
You are very brave to take them out, I wish I'm that brave, I think I'm just gonna go smaller.
8 months post

"Ex"planted and Feeling Delighted x

Hello Ladies,

I am feeling pretty light! if you know what I mean.....?:)

What a roller coaster.... 8 months with implants and now their GONE! And I couldn't be happier - I am sad I had to go this way of finding out for myself but that is why I have this page up here so It may get the attention of all you ladies considering Implants.
It is a massive lifestyle change and you will feel like a completely different person. If this is what you need I can understand, but then ask yourself why you need to be that different person so much..... and perhaps do these urges stem from something deeper inside that needs fixing?

Confidence is very complex human tool, necessary on every level! But very much neglected or disguised or hidden... You cannot buy confidence by changing yourself, buying new clothes, living somewhere better, driving a fancy car.... True confidence and Happiness stems from deep inside and once you have found it... No one can touch you! You know your happiness and personal security will shine out from miles away... you will be that amazing person everyone cant understand what is so nice about them. It is true internal Confidence.
So on that note.... Breast Implants may give you an artificial happiness because your boobs suddenly become this trophy you like to hide behind...and you will get all sorts of attention but after a while and you will see with most ladies with Implants or those who have Explanted will tell you what a burden they become and how they can take over your life.... How they can misinterpret the person you are - People will see you as an artificial person unfortunately no matter how smart, grounded and sensible you are. It is a shame but the world is visual and first impressions count.

So get your head out of the clouds and back into your soul because that is where the REAL SEXY is..... I had to learn the hard way... but I am not moping about in sadness... I am just happy I discovered this and didnt feel the pressure to keep them or live out that ideal... I am quite happy being the girl next door, happy in her OWN SKIN....In return you will get an inner peace, inner happiness.... respect from others and you have integrity and grace. On that note, Men who only appreciate big breasts are A-holes.... Real Men will be the ones who Love you for you....for your mind, your personality, your talents, just for you.... and that is what we need ladies , I am lucky to have a boyfriend who was against me getting implants....and stubborn me ran over him and his idea leaving skid marks!..... I felt absolutely terrible with myself and realised the whole circus happening on Planet Plastic....
He loved me all the same and left me to my own path...And still loves me now post implants...

Ladies you need to self evaluate and self discover.... but nothing you need lies with shallow pursuits of perfection and beauty..... Rather invest your time and money in positive rewarding plans, like travel, career, invest positively in yourself and others....x

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February 18, 2015
You are absolutely right about confidence being something that develops from within and can't be bought. I had more confidence before my BA than I do now. Maybe bc I'm self-conscious and don't like how fake they look. My husband was against me doing it and I didn't listen and thought that he just didnt want me to have unwanted attention. Now, I realize that he was not interested in my breast size. Most men aren't and will love a girl with A cups just the same. Ever since getting my BA, I feel that my life has been taken over by obsessing over breasts and how much disatisfaction I have with mine. Who really cares about boobs?!?! Such a silly thing to be worried about. I'm tall, thin and big breasts don't belong on my body naturally. I just wanted to say thank you again for sharing your story! Most girls only hear the good side of augmentation but there are so many risks and negative effects. I rushed into this surgery too soon and my doctor did not spend time with me prior to surgery. If I were to do it all over again....I wouldn't do it! Best of luck to you! :::hugs::::
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February 22, 2015
Hello! Thank you for your story. How do you like your breast now, after explantation? How does it look? Will the skin ans muscles get back to the shape it was before augmentation?
May 15, 2015
I feel way prettier with my B cup than this grapefruit on me. I was more happy and confident with my natural boobs than after my implants, I feel embarrassed, I try to hide them all the time. I can't believe I pay to be miserable.