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Aged 55, 32H - 32 D. Full Review Pre Surgery to One Year Post Surgery. Surgeon : Ben Chew Scotland
UPDATED FROM Scottish Person
Lost just over half a cup size!
WORTH IT
Just back on with an update, so you can see that weight loss after surgery will impact the size of your new boobs! I’ve lost around a stone and a half over the last few months and my cup size has shrunk. I’m not exactly a C cup...but definitely smaller than a D which is what I wanted originally. Not sure if it is noticeable in photos but here they are anyway. Scars still fading even more.
Hope everyone is well end enjoying our amazing summer!
Hope everyone is well end enjoying our amazing summer!
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UPDATED FROM Scottish Person
One YEAR update!
Hello!
Goodness it’s been a long time since I was last here. To be honest - once you have had surgery and are recovered, you don’t really think about your boobs anymore, and as I (unbeknown to me) didn’t have notifications set on my account I had no idea what was going on here in the world of RealSelf. So, if you have chanced upon my musings once again, and especially if you have commented on my blog in the past or if you have sent me a wee message and I have not replied - please accept my apologies.
It’s human nature when you are contemplating to surgery to have it on your mind 24/7, to eat breath and sleep boobs.. but when it’s all over, it’s amazing how quickly life gets back to normal and you forget you ever had two huge lumps on your front literally dragging you down.
Imagine also my absolute delight and surprise to find my story featured as the top story of three from 2017 on the RealSelf blog!
I encourage any lady thinking of having this major life changing surgery to stop being scared and go ahead. Do your homework very carefully, research surgeons and look at pictures of the work they have done. I picked my amazing surgeon after seeing his work on Real Self.
Despite my fears, my boobs have not grown back , lol and I am SO happy with my results.
My one top tip (apart from traveling over the world if you have to to get to Ben Chew!) would be to buy a massager (or rounded tip vibrator! ) and start massaging as soon as those bandages come off.
It’s been a blast sharing my journey with all of you and thank you so much for your lovely comments and compliments.
Here are some pics one year on.
Maisy
Goodness it’s been a long time since I was last here. To be honest - once you have had surgery and are recovered, you don’t really think about your boobs anymore, and as I (unbeknown to me) didn’t have notifications set on my account I had no idea what was going on here in the world of RealSelf. So, if you have chanced upon my musings once again, and especially if you have commented on my blog in the past or if you have sent me a wee message and I have not replied - please accept my apologies.
It’s human nature when you are contemplating to surgery to have it on your mind 24/7, to eat breath and sleep boobs.. but when it’s all over, it’s amazing how quickly life gets back to normal and you forget you ever had two huge lumps on your front literally dragging you down.
Imagine also my absolute delight and surprise to find my story featured as the top story of three from 2017 on the RealSelf blog!
I encourage any lady thinking of having this major life changing surgery to stop being scared and go ahead. Do your homework very carefully, research surgeons and look at pictures of the work they have done. I picked my amazing surgeon after seeing his work on Real Self.
Despite my fears, my boobs have not grown back , lol and I am SO happy with my results.
My one top tip (apart from traveling over the world if you have to to get to Ben Chew!) would be to buy a massager (or rounded tip vibrator! ) and start massaging as soon as those bandages come off.
It’s been a blast sharing my journey with all of you and thank you so much for your lovely comments and compliments.
Here are some pics one year on.
Maisy
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i am 2 1/2 months out and I am dented bad. what does this massager do
Wow Masie!
I have my 1 year check and phots on the 19th of this month. I was just thinking about you yesterday and thinking the same thing about getting on with life.
How quickly we forget the massive hanging, getting in the way, hanging around our middles without an industrial strength bra boobs!
Phew such a relief on our backs, necks and shoulders. Apparently I am so straight and tall. Or that’s what people comment on. The only person to comment on the difference in bust size was my nurse friend who looked after me once I got home.
Anyhow you look amazing. Have you also been losing weight?
I have my 1 year check and phots on the 19th of this month. I was just thinking about you yesterday and thinking the same thing about getting on with life.
How quickly we forget the massive hanging, getting in the way, hanging around our middles without an industrial strength bra boobs!
Phew such a relief on our backs, necks and shoulders. Apparently I am so straight and tall. Or that’s what people comment on. The only person to comment on the difference in bust size was my nurse friend who looked after me once I got home.
Anyhow you look amazing. Have you also been losing weight?
You do look amazing! So one year on I am pretty happy. I have a slight crease in the centre of my boobs which my surgeon wanted to correct. In his words ‘I’m OCD and don’t like creases’. I was due in yesterday in outpatients to just have a local and a tidy up! But the hospital phoned to say it had to be done in the operating theatre and it would cost me £800! I was so taken aback I didn’t know what to say. I’m also going on holiday in 2 weeks and it was a 3 week recovery so I said no thanks. Then I emailed my surgeon and told him I wasn’t happy at paying as he wants to do it (I’m not that bothered about it!). He was very apologetic and said I shouldn’t have to pay and he would investigate. So not having it done the moment. My boobs are still a little boxy looking and nipples are numb but I’m still very happy. A million times better than they were and I look better in clothes and swimwear. No regrets at all. Can’t believe it’s been a year! And my scars have all but disappeared
Thanks so much! Your review is exactly what I needed to read today...:-).
thank you thank you for such an in depth review of your journey. i too am an "H" cup and at my age of 69 questioning myself. after seeing all your beautiful pictures, i have faith to proceed with surgery. thank you my dear
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Six months on
Hello everyone
Just an update at six months. My boobs have definitely ‘dropped and draped’ and settled into a shape I am really happy with. My scars are flat and white and almost invisible. I think it depends on your skin - but I have religiously massaged my scars at least ten mins each side every day with a mini massager. I have stopped using silicone tape due to the costs, and the fact that I don’t think I need to use it anymore - however, I do think using silicone tape contributed to my good result and would recommend it for the first few months.
Hope everyone is well and sending best wishes from an autumnal Scotland!
Just an update at six months. My boobs have definitely ‘dropped and draped’ and settled into a shape I am really happy with. My scars are flat and white and almost invisible. I think it depends on your skin - but I have religiously massaged my scars at least ten mins each side every day with a mini massager. I have stopped using silicone tape due to the costs, and the fact that I don’t think I need to use it anymore - however, I do think using silicone tape contributed to my good result and would recommend it for the first few months.
Hope everyone is well and sending best wishes from an autumnal Scotland!
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They look fantastic, what a great result!! What size are you wearing now and can you recommend any good bras? I'm 3 months next week and wearing a 32C, so very happy. Glad you're doing so well and lovely to see an update.
Thanks so much! I’m in a 32 or 34 D depending on the brand. I’m still buying Fantasie and Freya as they are so well made, but have also got a couple of M&S bras too, the nice ones never fitted me before( I was always in the dreaded cross over Auntie Mabel’s..) I’m a 34 D in M&S with a little bit of room and extra fabric in the front of the cup..I’ve tried the C but it’s just too small. Thanks for commenting! Glad you’re doing well.
Forgot to ask, wondering if you stayed on your HRT?
I came off all HRT....apart from a tiny bit of oestrogen cream which I mix with moisturiser and use on my wrinkles! :D feel great and not missing it. Hormones/meno definitely contributed to my boobs growing after 50. I dont think I will ever return to it.
Im not using it now either, can't risk getting my H cups back, still using Vagifem once or twice a week as doc says it won't reach my boobs, hopefully!!!
I won’t risk it either. I grew from D to H at meno. I’ve stopped vagifem as I was paranoid they were getting bigger after surgery. I don’t miss it!
Looking fabulous Maisie!
Thanks nabs. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with Ben in December! Not long now
It's not December Maisie, it's actually next week Tuesday. The nerves have started to kick in!
How did I think it was Dec...? Menopause brain lol! Yes, I was SO nervous, until I was walking to theatre then I felt calm and fine. You’ll be fine too! Trust Ben. The anaesthetist is amazing too.
I did it Maisie!
Yay!!! Been thinking of you nabs....how are u xx
I am great thanks. No pain whatsoever so praying it continues to be this smooth. Ben told me he removed 534g from left and 434g from right and told me I will end up a C cup. Never thought this was possible so I am really pleased. You have been of great help and I can't thank you enough x
Oh I’m so happy for you...there is something about Bens technique that means we have no pain. He is just the best. Hope you continue to recover well....And what a lovely thing to say....thank you!
Looks fab Maisie, better than me! I’m still massaging but prob not for as long as you. I’ve also stopped with the tape- such a faff but def worth it! Isn’t it 5 months tho? Which makes you look even more amazing! Well done on such an incredible result, so pleased we both went through with it. It’s definitely transformed my life. X
Omg, it is only five months, I was counting the actual May...June...July....! Doh. Thanks for sharing this journey boobie twin x
Wow. Looking great!
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