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32 Y.o | Breastfed 2 Kids | Need Some Fullness Back in my Life! - United Kingdom, GB
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I used to have nice, round, perky boobs. The kind...
alicepaliceJuly 2, 2016
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I used to have nice, round, perky boobs. The kind I was proud of. 32DD. Then I had kids, and ballooned up to a F-cup at one point.... but once I stopped breastfeeding, I was left with much less boobs. Don't get me wrong, they're still an 'ample bosom' but I feel like I have no fullness at the top. I really like the rounded yet natural look, although I'm not really sure what size I want to go to.
I've spent the last couple of days *solidly* doing research, watching videos, reading this forum etc... and I think I can safely say I would want more than 400ccs. I currently wear a 34C bra, but I think this is probably wrong, I haven't had myself measured in forever.
I have wanted surgery for years. After losing my boobs, I also lost body confidence. When I split up with my kids dad, the thought of going back on the 'market' again with boobs like the ones I had, filled me with dread. Although, I am happily with another partner now... and although the boobs haven't been an issue, I still feel the same. It's just something I want to do.
I contacted both Transform and MYA clinics, as they were the two at the forefront of my mind. I filled out a questionnaire online, and within minutes, both companies had contacted me back for a chat and to book in a consultation. The lady from Transform in particular was really lovely, we had a good old chat and there was definitely no pushyness there. The MYA girl was nice, but I had already told her I would 100% be getting them done, and felt a little like she was trying to convince me I should get them done!? Anyway... managed to get an appointment with Transform for the following morning - result!
I went to my local clinic and met the patient coordinator - she was a nice lady, who had had surgery done and looked good. She explained everything I would need to know - the cost, the type of implants they use.. and let me have a feel. She explained the next steps... showed me some other before and after photos.... spoke about the private hospital they use... aftercare.... and asked if I had any questions. I didn't - she had covered everything. I didn't have to show her my boobs. She asked how soon I wanted them done - I told her asap, although have a holiday booked in September. She said I could have them done in July if I wanted, but I decided I wouldn't really want to have to be wearing a sports bra... as it will be still within the 6 weeks period. So.... she said she could get me in for once I'm back... which I'm pleased about.
Now, I had had a (horror of a) consultation a few years ago at a local clinic... he had definitely said something about an uplift, but I couldn't remember exactly what. The patient coordinator at Transform said that Dr Meleagros is good if I am on the border of needing an uplift. He has a technique of using a certain type / size implant to give an uplift without needing an uplift and the anchor scar. So... I've been booked in to see him on Tuesday.
I'd been watching some videos of boobs he has done, and to be honest, the smaller ones... although the girls have been thrilled by them, I wasn't that impressed with. It wasn't until I came here and saw bigger boobs, more like what I have in mind, that I was impressed. Now I'm really excited about Tuesday and meeting Dr Meleagros. I've also read that he's famous for his neat scars which is another plus point.
I also have my initial consultation with MYA on Tuesday, and The Hospital Group, which I booked in today after finding them on my researching travels. I wasn't as impressed with the service so far from Hospital Group though. I spoke with someone over their live chat function to book it in. She had no pleasantries at all, and certainly didn't seem like someone that should be working in a customer service based job! Anyway, she's not the one who'd be doing my boobs (well I'd hope anyway!!!!) so I'll let her off.
I really don't know how I will know which is the right place / surgeon for me? Maybe I'll just have a feeling....
Busy day Tuesday :D
I've spent the last couple of days *solidly* doing research, watching videos, reading this forum etc... and I think I can safely say I would want more than 400ccs. I currently wear a 34C bra, but I think this is probably wrong, I haven't had myself measured in forever.
I have wanted surgery for years. After losing my boobs, I also lost body confidence. When I split up with my kids dad, the thought of going back on the 'market' again with boobs like the ones I had, filled me with dread. Although, I am happily with another partner now... and although the boobs haven't been an issue, I still feel the same. It's just something I want to do.
I contacted both Transform and MYA clinics, as they were the two at the forefront of my mind. I filled out a questionnaire online, and within minutes, both companies had contacted me back for a chat and to book in a consultation. The lady from Transform in particular was really lovely, we had a good old chat and there was definitely no pushyness there. The MYA girl was nice, but I had already told her I would 100% be getting them done, and felt a little like she was trying to convince me I should get them done!? Anyway... managed to get an appointment with Transform for the following morning - result!
I went to my local clinic and met the patient coordinator - she was a nice lady, who had had surgery done and looked good. She explained everything I would need to know - the cost, the type of implants they use.. and let me have a feel. She explained the next steps... showed me some other before and after photos.... spoke about the private hospital they use... aftercare.... and asked if I had any questions. I didn't - she had covered everything. I didn't have to show her my boobs. She asked how soon I wanted them done - I told her asap, although have a holiday booked in September. She said I could have them done in July if I wanted, but I decided I wouldn't really want to have to be wearing a sports bra... as it will be still within the 6 weeks period. So.... she said she could get me in for once I'm back... which I'm pleased about.
Now, I had had a (horror of a) consultation a few years ago at a local clinic... he had definitely said something about an uplift, but I couldn't remember exactly what. The patient coordinator at Transform said that Dr Meleagros is good if I am on the border of needing an uplift. He has a technique of using a certain type / size implant to give an uplift without needing an uplift and the anchor scar. So... I've been booked in to see him on Tuesday.
I'd been watching some videos of boobs he has done, and to be honest, the smaller ones... although the girls have been thrilled by them, I wasn't that impressed with. It wasn't until I came here and saw bigger boobs, more like what I have in mind, that I was impressed. Now I'm really excited about Tuesday and meeting Dr Meleagros. I've also read that he's famous for his neat scars which is another plus point.
I also have my initial consultation with MYA on Tuesday, and The Hospital Group, which I booked in today after finding them on my researching travels. I wasn't as impressed with the service so far from Hospital Group though. I spoke with someone over their live chat function to book it in. She had no pleasantries at all, and certainly didn't seem like someone that should be working in a customer service based job! Anyway, she's not the one who'd be doing my boobs (well I'd hope anyway!!!!) so I'll let her off.
I really don't know how I will know which is the right place / surgeon for me? Maybe I'll just have a feeling....
Busy day Tuesday :D
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alicepaliceJuly 6, 2016
Yesterday was a day of information which has left me confused!
First up was The Hospital Group. Brooke the PC was really lovely, had a good chat with her, and felt like I was having a chat with a mate. The price is really low, the cheapest I've seen (plus they have £500 at the moment). I met with the surgeon, Mr Samouris. He was very nice, made me feel at ease. My left breast is slightly bigger, which I knew, but he said my nipple is also lower by about 2 cm. He would advise an uplift on the left breast, and then implants. He said for my shape I could go up to a 510cc, and would put a slightly smaller implant in the bigger boob. He said if I wasn't worried about perfection, he would do it without the uplift, if the nipple issue doesnt bother me. It doesnt... but now Im thinking about it more and more. He said he would go under the muscle on me. Tried some sizers on with Brooke, liked the 510cc but they were quite big! I want to go to a DD... but don't want them to be ridiculous and want to still look 'pretty' not huge like f*ck mannnnn!! Aparently Mr Samouris is a microsurgeon and does the most amazing stitches / scars. I cant find much about him online. He seems to have done a lot of NHS which I gather is a good thing. The pics he showed me on his iPad looked good, but then, he would show me his best work. He said implants MUST be changed every 10-15yrs. He also said the surgery has changed from Allergan implants to something beginning with M (sorry, I cant remember now), that has made me not want Allergan any more!!
Then I went to MYA. I was excited about this one as I have seen and loved Dr Frati's work. I met the nurse Cassandra, again, lovely lady. She had a look at my boobs, and said obviously the surgeon would need to see me (booked in for next Wed with Frati - yay!), but she would think I would need an uplift both boobs, and implant! MYA is the most expensive, and suggesting I need the most work (well, Cassandra was saying... but again, need to wait for Fratis opinion) apparently he does work under and over the muscle, but she is a big advocate of unders. They also use the M brand of implant.
I feel like I'm not getting across properly what I actually want. Big but not ridiculous, natural but I do like the rounded look.
Then off to meet Dr Meleagros at Transform. Wow, he is very serious! My friend had met up with me by this point - she really liked his directness. I wanted a bit of opinion from him but he kept saying it was my decision. He would go up to 525cc on my smaller breast, and again, slightly smaller on the left. He said my left nipple faces outwards more. And that my folds are uneven, and that wont change with surgery. He didnt recommend an uplift. He would go over the muscle and told me how awful it was to have unders. He uses Allergen. I think I liked the 460 sample that I tried on the right side. The sizers looked a bit tubular because they were actual implants (the Hospital Group ones were like shaped chicken fillets so looked a bit more natural.
So now I'm left confused about sizing and uplifts and unders/overs. Very interested to hear what Frati says next week
First up was The Hospital Group. Brooke the PC was really lovely, had a good chat with her, and felt like I was having a chat with a mate. The price is really low, the cheapest I've seen (plus they have £500 at the moment). I met with the surgeon, Mr Samouris. He was very nice, made me feel at ease. My left breast is slightly bigger, which I knew, but he said my nipple is also lower by about 2 cm. He would advise an uplift on the left breast, and then implants. He said for my shape I could go up to a 510cc, and would put a slightly smaller implant in the bigger boob. He said if I wasn't worried about perfection, he would do it without the uplift, if the nipple issue doesnt bother me. It doesnt... but now Im thinking about it more and more. He said he would go under the muscle on me. Tried some sizers on with Brooke, liked the 510cc but they were quite big! I want to go to a DD... but don't want them to be ridiculous and want to still look 'pretty' not huge like f*ck mannnnn!! Aparently Mr Samouris is a microsurgeon and does the most amazing stitches / scars. I cant find much about him online. He seems to have done a lot of NHS which I gather is a good thing. The pics he showed me on his iPad looked good, but then, he would show me his best work. He said implants MUST be changed every 10-15yrs. He also said the surgery has changed from Allergan implants to something beginning with M (sorry, I cant remember now), that has made me not want Allergan any more!!
Then I went to MYA. I was excited about this one as I have seen and loved Dr Frati's work. I met the nurse Cassandra, again, lovely lady. She had a look at my boobs, and said obviously the surgeon would need to see me (booked in for next Wed with Frati - yay!), but she would think I would need an uplift both boobs, and implant! MYA is the most expensive, and suggesting I need the most work (well, Cassandra was saying... but again, need to wait for Fratis opinion) apparently he does work under and over the muscle, but she is a big advocate of unders. They also use the M brand of implant.
I feel like I'm not getting across properly what I actually want. Big but not ridiculous, natural but I do like the rounded look.
Then off to meet Dr Meleagros at Transform. Wow, he is very serious! My friend had met up with me by this point - she really liked his directness. I wanted a bit of opinion from him but he kept saying it was my decision. He would go up to 525cc on my smaller breast, and again, slightly smaller on the left. He said my left nipple faces outwards more. And that my folds are uneven, and that wont change with surgery. He didnt recommend an uplift. He would go over the muscle and told me how awful it was to have unders. He uses Allergen. I think I liked the 460 sample that I tried on the right side. The sizers looked a bit tubular because they were actual implants (the Hospital Group ones were like shaped chicken fillets so looked a bit more natural.
So now I'm left confused about sizing and uplifts and unders/overs. Very interested to hear what Frati says next week
So glad you're sharing your journey with us! Be sure to take some pictures at your consults if you get the opportunity to try on sizers. These can be helpful later on when making your final decisions. Let us know how your consult goes!