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Aged 55, 32H - 32 D. Full Review Pre Surgery to One Year Post Surgery. Surgeon : Ben Chew Scotland
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I loved my boobs as a young woman, they were...
Scottish PersonMay 12, 2017
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I loved my boobs as a young woman, they were large but always quite perky and full and it was only after pregnancy and then menopause that they seemed to droop drastically and double in size to an H cup! I also have quite a narrow back - I'm a 32 band. I remember the first time I was measured properly by a real expert only a few years ago- I couldn't believe it - 32 H and I had been wrongly wearing M&S 36DD bras for years. No wonder they rode up my back! I am now 50 and sick of the matronly look, the bra strap marks and the fact I can never wear nice clothes. My clothes seem to hang from my bust making me look fatter than I am. I have surgery scheduled for next Friday 19th May, and for some reason woke up this morning absolutely terrified and almost regretting my decision. I think if I hadn't already paid the full cost I would cancel. Is this just normal nerves? I don't know what I am scared of. I think a few things are worrying me; That I will look out of proportion after a life time of having large breasts, and that the scarring will be something that reminds me of my 'mistake' every time I look in the mirror. Once this is done, I can never go back. Did anyone else have these fears?
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More before photos.
Scottish PersonMay 12, 2017
Note the grooves in the shoulders.
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May 17, 2017
I'm really looking forward to following your journey, our stories are so similar, I have been looking into this surgery for a couple of years and promised myself that I would have new boobs for my 50th (which is 19th May 2018!) Good luck for this Friday and thank you for sharing xx
May 17, 2017
Lee...thank you for commenting! I'm going to update as often as I can with photos and how things are going. I can't actually believe I'm doing this. So, SO nervous, but I know I will go through with it. x
May 17, 2017
Hi
I am also a 32G my shoulders also look like yours. I promised myself I would do this before I was 50. Didn't quite. I was 50 January.
My surgery is also the 19th of may. I am trying so hard to remain calm and positive but I am going through all the usual panic worries.
I wish you luck. Keep us posted.
I am also a 32G my shoulders also look like yours. I promised myself I would do this before I was 50. Didn't quite. I was 50 January.
My surgery is also the 19th of may. I am trying so hard to remain calm and positive but I am going through all the usual panic worries.
I wish you luck. Keep us posted.
May 17, 2017
I will be thinking of both you ladies on Friday!! I actually feel a little envious that it's not me....but I am even more determined now to book consultations with the 3 surgeons I have narrowed it done to!
May 25, 2017
I also had these, along with lower and upper back pain, but never made the connection - duh! Can't wait til I can buy pretty bras!
May 28, 2017
I am considering getting a breast reduction; however I am a little apprehensive....how was your experience?
May 29, 2017
Hello! I was very, very nervous before my reduction and it took me a very long time to actually go ahead and book and pay, because I knew there would be no going back. I have no idea why I was so nervous and apprehensive, it was something I had wanted to do for years so it seemed strange that I was so scared. I had been watching this site for a long time and reading the reviews, seeing the good and the bad results, and sadly some of the not so great results do stick in your mind. But then I found Mr Chew my surgeon and I saw quite a few examples of his work. He really is amazing. There are two other surgeons in Scotland I would definitely have also consulted. I a, not completely through it yet, dressings off tomorrow - but so far, to answer your question I have had the best experience I could wish for...and better. I sailed through surgery, and the results are of course immediate, so am delighted with my new shape and size. It's taken years off me. Good luck if decide to go ahead!
July 20, 2017
Ha ha, I have the same bra as you, in a couple colours, size 36J. For a while now I've been thinking of breast reduction when I'm sure I won't have any more kids, looking forward to seeing your results
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Off I go.
Scottish PersonMay 18, 2017
....I'm off to Glasgow today in preparation for surgery early tomorrow. I've got the worst butterflies and nervous stomach I've ever had. I'm finding myself scrutinising all the other reviews on here, (sometimes a mistake) and occasionally I look down at my chest and think, ach, they're not THAT bad. But they are, they're huge and droopy and I am doing this.
Internet was not good in the hospital when i was down for my pre op, so hoping they give you a password or something when you are a patient so I can update!
Terrified terrified but exited too.
So grateful for all the support on here, you're a lovely bunch.
Off I go. Eeek!
X
Internet was not good in the hospital when i was down for my pre op, so hoping they give you a password or something when you are a patient so I can update!
Terrified terrified but exited too.
So grateful for all the support on here, you're a lovely bunch.
Off I go. Eeek!
X
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May 18, 2017
I have to get marked up at 5.00 tonight and find out what time my slot is. Then it really will be real.
We can do this Maisie.xx
We can do this Maisie.xx
May 18, 2017
Good luck Maisie, I hope all goes well for you. I am on the train heading to Glasgow to see Ben Chew for consultation.
I will be following your updates x
I will be following your updates x
May 18, 2017
Hi nabs. I'm here now, all settled in my room and trying to take my mind off things. Hope your consultation was good....one thing I haven't mentioned is just how lovely Ben Chew is. He is just the nicest man on earth! All the staff here think he is the No.1 surgeon too. I'm in good hands. Will post as soon as able!
May 19, 2017
I feel SO fortunate to be in the same area as Ben so he could do my surgery. Honestly, I can't praise him highly enough. Even without looking at my new boobs properly yet, I can tell they are a success. Ben is the nicest man in earth. So professional yet funny, friendly and I just felt so confident in his hands. In fact, can I marry him?
May 20, 2017
Hi Maisie, I am so glad your surgery went well, I hope the journey continues to be a smooth one.
My consultation with Ben went a lot longer than I anticipated. We went through so much that I wish I took notes. Ben's only concern for me is scarring because I am a black woman. He said black people have higher risk of developing keloid scars and the treatment can be very distressing. Other than that, he said I am a good candidate and will be benefit from the surgery. I am going to spend a week to think about it and get back to him. He said the earliest he can have me is October as he has a long waiting list.
My consultation with Ben went a lot longer than I anticipated. We went through so much that I wish I took notes. Ben's only concern for me is scarring because I am a black woman. He said black people have higher risk of developing keloid scars and the treatment can be very distressing. Other than that, he said I am a good candidate and will be benefit from the surgery. I am going to spend a week to think about it and get back to him. He said the earliest he can have me is October as he has a long waiting list.
May 20, 2017
Hi nabs. I do hope you go through with it. I feel so happy. I haven't seen my scars yet, but to be honest...perhaps this is naive....I'm just so glad to get rid of these huge lumps that have bothered me for years that if the scarring is bad I will take it as something that simply had to be to get me where I want to be. The only people seeing the scars will be me, and my husband, and I have enough faith in him that he will see past them. But we are all different, and I understand your skin type might preclude you to worse scarring. Rest assured if you do go ahead, Ben Chew is THE best person to trust.
May 18, 2017
Best of luck x I will get a phone call tomorrow to let me know what time I'm in on Saturday. Hope it's early so I can get it over with! Don't want to hang around all day! So scared now but we will all go through with this and we will all be fine. Was nearly sick just having a blood test! I'm so squeamish! Crazy really! Will be thinking of you please let us know how you are xx
May 18, 2017
Good luck! I'll be doing the same next week. I'm both terrified and eager!
May 22, 2017
Please let us know how you get on. Good luck, and try not to be too nervous. Think positively! No negatives! Easier said than done...but I'm sure you will be fine and it will be the best thing you ever did. X
May 23, 2017
Thanks for the good vibes! Tomorrow is the big day, although I am coming off a cold. I hope they still do it.
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or less retired, the last holiday we went on I was so unhappy in my swim wear. I too have good shoulders and arms, I try and do some exercise, I like Zumba, but squashing these boobs into a sports bra is not easy especially as a lot of my friends seem to have perfect little boobs! Today I went and bought a post op sports bra in a C cup all ready to wear after my op from M&S! Not long now and we will be wearing our strappy tops and cute little swimsuits! Look forward to hearing from you after your op :) x