I'm off....

Take some time out to do a little more research if you feel you need to Sharon, then when you're ready I would strongly recommend you seeing a BAAPS surgeon.

If I recall you were going to see Mr Liew weren't you?

He's an excellent surgeon with an excellent reputation lovely, so I'm sure he will, when you feel ready of course, be able to tell you what might be required to help you achieve the look you're after. Xx

SharonM wrote:Hi

Sorry, not be on here for a couple of days had the dreaded D&V so have been feeling rather sorry for myself....ha

Anyway, had my consult with Mr Clarke, he was a lovely man and very upfront... 

I came away feeling very confused :( He told me that he didn't recommend have implants at the same time as the mastopexy as they would only end up drooping.  He suggested having the mastopexy first and then implants once everything has healed.  I am just so totally confused now.  Yesterday one consultant said I didn't have enough breast tissue for a mastopexy only and today I am being told something totally different.  I can't afford to have two separate surgies :(((

Perhaps I should just be happy with what I have and accept it x

 Hello Sharon,

I'm a totally newbie around here and wanted to say "hello".

What you were told today by Mr Clark is exactly what I was told by my surgeon Mr Russo.  

I was initially very disappointed as I didn't relish the thought of two surgeries (two recoveries, two lots of time off work etc); and I, like you, couldn't afford to pay twice (more on that later).

Mr Russo said another surgeon would be willing to do both procedures at once but that to do so would be unnecessarily risky.  The main risk being nipple loss .

He said even if the nipples were fine to have both uplift and implant done together would DEFINITELY result in worse scarring (the weight of my own breast tissue AND implant pushing down on the vertical scars = not good  ).

It was actually this conversation that convinced me Mr Russo was the surgeon for me.  He was determined to get the best result and was unwilling to have me as a patient if I was happy with anything less  

As far as the cost was concerned I spoke to Mr Russo directly (not the PCC) and told him of my financial position.  He said I would pay the cost of the procedure as if he had performed both uplift and implants at the same time.  He said THG would probably have an issue with this but, as the decision to perform two procedures was his and not mine, I should not bear additional cost  .  

I heard him making that very clear to the PCC - who clearly wasn't happy with what he had agreed with me but I don't think he could have cared less what she thought.

In the end I have agreed to pay he combined procedure price plus £500 (for the second anaesthetic, nursing, overnight stay, transport etc).  I was happy with that.

I hope that is of some use to you.

I'm sorry you've been left confused and wondering whether to bother.  Mr Russo did say another surgeon would have done both procedures together for me but having had stage one done 6 days ago I now realise that would have been a very bad idea!

Zoe xx

Did you read the study about combined uplifts and augmentation in my previous post Tittilicious? You may find that interesting reading...

I researched this myself quite a lot when I needed my own lift done and studies showed that the risks of a combined procedure were no more than that of doing both separately. Xx

cookie wrote:Did you read the study about combined uplifts and augmentation in my previous post Tittilicious? You may find that interesting reading...

I researched this myself quite a lot when I needed my own lift done and studies showed that the risks of a combined procedure were no more than that of doing both separately. Xx

Hey Cookie,

I was aware that dual procedure was much more the norm these days and, initially, it is what I hoped for. 

But........

My pre-op boobs were simply too big and too far gone (34F and very pendulous) for Mr Russo to even consider it (take a look at the hideous pre-op pictures on my blog). 

He said he almost always does the combined procedure but in my case it was simply too risky, and he refused. 

Now I've had the uplift I realise that (aside from the risks he clearly spelt out to me) assessing the size and placement of any implant the way my pre-op boobs looked would have been very tricky. I'd have been going into surgery with no idea of the results I might expect.


Zoe xx

Tittilicious wrote:

cookie wrote:Did you read the study about combined uplifts and augmentation in my previous post Tittilicious? You may find that interesting reading...

I researched this myself quite a lot when I needed my own lift done and studies showed that the risks of a combined procedure were no more than that of doing both separately. Xx

Hey Cookie,

I was aware that dual procedure was much more the norm these days and, initially, it is what I hoped for. 

But........

My pre-op boobs were simply too big and too far gone (34F and very pendulous) for Mr Russo to even consider it (take a look at the hideous pre-op pictures on my blog). 

He said he almost always does the combined procedure but in my case it was simply too risky, and he refused. 

Now I've had the uplift I realise that (aside from the risks he clearly spelt out to me) assessing the size and placement of any implant the way my pre-op boobs looked would have been very tricky. I'd have been going into surgery with no idea of the results I might expect.


Zoe xx

Hey Cookie,

I've just read the study you posted. I think the first line "with appropriate patient selection" is probably the bit that ruled me out........ 


Zx

Considering the weightless (pat on the back for that btw) I'm presuming you would have had more of a reduction first wouldn't you, to remove all the excess skin? That in itself would have been a big job and to ensure you got the 'right fit' for your impending augmentation it would have probably have made sense 'for you' hun. But a straight forward uplift/BA there's no reason at all why this shouldn't be done in two procedures. Xx

cookie wrote:Considering the weightless (pat on the back for that btw) I'm presuming you would have had more of a reduction first wouldn't you, to remove all the excess skin? That in itself would have been a big job and to ensure you got the 'right fit' for your impending augmentation it would have probably have made sense 'for you' hun. But a straight forward uplift/BA there's no reason at all why this shouldn't be done in two procedures. Xx

 
Hey Cookie :)

Reduction on right side to correct asymmetry and yes a lot of excess skin to remove. 

Thanks for the pat in the back  - losing the weight was the best thing ever (thankfully the rest of me fared rather better - with skin pinging back - than my poor boobies). 


Makes absolute sense that with a straightforward lift and augmentation there should be no reason for separate ops  


Zoe xx

Hi Zoe - thanks for our reply sweetie.

I think there may be a slight difference between your case and min (or that might not be), in that you had, by the sounds of, larger breasts than myself.  I am currently a 36d and ptosis grade 3 :(.  Mr Clarke also mentioned that because the length from collar bone to nipple is quite long, it may complicate the mastoplexy a bit because of the amount of excess skin to be removed !!

I'm not scared of just having a mastopexy, what I am SCARED of is ending up with a very small cup size - that would totally knock me side ways as I have always been curvy up top, not massively so, but a little more than a handful  ha....

My husband can't get his head around it either - why one surgeon says one thing, and another surgeon something totally different. 

Anyway... ring back MyBreast to see Mr Liew (had provisionally booked to see him tonight but wanted to see Transform first)...

Cookie... thanks for the link by the way :)))

x

SharonM wrote:Hi Zoe - thanks for our reply sweetie.

I think there may be a slight difference between your case and min (or that might not be), in that you had, by the sounds of, larger breasts than myself.  I am currently a 36d and ptosis grade 3 :(.  Mr Clarke also mentioned that because the length from collar bone to nipple is quite long, it may complicate the mastoplexy a bit because of the amount of excess skin to be removed !!

I'm not scared of just having a mastopexy, what I am SCARED of is ending up with a very small cup size - that would totally knock me side ways as I have always been curvy up top, not massively so, but a little more than a handful  ha....

My husband can't get his head around it either - why one surgeon says one thing, and another surgeon something totally different. 

Anyway... ring back MyBreast to see Mr Liew (had provisionally booked to see him tonight but wanted to see Transform first)...

Cookie... thanks for the link by the way :)))

x

 
Hey Sharon,

Absolutely  .  Cookie has helped me see that my post was probably not relevant to your case at all.  Apologies for hijacking - I think I got carried away thinking there was a thread that I could actually offer something of use to!

I totally get that you would not want to be left with a small cup size.  I imagine your boobs look great in underwear and when you are clothed right?  Pre-op I had a cracking pair of boobies - or so everyone who ever met me would have thought (only hubby ever saw them uncovered).

Had I been given the choice between pert small boobies (that look great when I'm naked) or to keep my pendulous ones that looked great in clothes: I'd have chosen the latter.  I would not have paid thousands of pounds to have my hourglass shape made into a pear  

I too opted not to have just a mastopexy for exactly the reasons you state (although many would think the boobage I have been left with after my first op is perfectly ample I am used to having more - and I want to be the boobilicious woman I have always been *slight foot-stamp* ).  


I really hope the third surgeon is able to give you the reassurance, information and (most importantly) the results you are looking for Lovely.

I'll look forward to hearing how you get on.

Zoe xx

Hi Zoe... yes boobs look great covered and lifted but thats about it and with more weight loss they look hideous ha... not looking forward to wearing my bikini this year because when lie down they nowhere near fill the top and I hate it :(
Anyway seeing Mr Liew next weds so shall see what he suggests and then go from there really... x

Well I have just been to see Mr Liew at Fairfield to get a very much wanted 3rd opinion.  As you will see from my thread here, it's not all been plain sailing... 

Anyway, what a lovely man  .  The moment I stepped into his office, I just felt at ease.  He did the usual like take down my history and examined me.  He asked if I had lost a lot of weight as I had a lot of lose skin and I said yes, about a stone most recently but overall about 2-3 stone over 6 years (I don't have the best skin in the world, it's thin :(((...)  He interestingly said to me that I am not a 36d/dd - my bras may be that size but all they do is 'lift' by breast into position (so god knows what size I am really  ).  Anyway, he suggested I have an uplift with small implants to give the upper pole volume that I have lost.  He did say that an uplift only will give me perkier boobs but I will still be left with 'nothing up top', so he suggested a 265cc implant. 

My husband was with me and he explained that I had been left very confused regarding my last two consults with Transform - one saying uplift and implants - the other saying uplift first then have implants at a later date.  He didn't agree with the later because a lot of women are not willing to pay for two surgeries and go through two lots of recovery.  He said as my case was pretty straightforward and I am only having small implants he felt it was safe to do.

Soooooo, as you can imagine I am one happy bunny now  - my mind is made up and I will be having uplift with implants.  Downside..... got to save up the £6000  BUT.... at least I have a goal to work towards and my decision is made. Hubby is behind me 100% so when we get back off our jollies we shall be hammering the credit cards, oh, and I am going to get a pamper pot that was recommended   x

That's fantastic news Sharon  

I'm so pleased to read it.  Hubby sounds like a gem.

I'll look forward to sharing your journey with you.  

Best of luck with the saving.


Zoe xx

There's the difference in BAAPS surgeons Sharon. YOU matter over money  

I'm glad you're feeling more confident now hun.

Unless there's complications involved in the surgery then there's absolutely no reason whatsoever why this surgery shouldn't be done in one operation.

Looking forward to following the rest of your journey hun.xx

Thanks girlies... Feel so much better this morning knowing now which path I shall be taking and coming on here has helped SOOOOO much, just to be amongst you all and your pearls of wisdom  xx

Oh lovely news Sharon, I am sooooo pleased for you and that u found the surgeon that was right for u.  What a difference that extra consultation has made u feel! 

Your dream boobies are a reality, I love the pamper pot, I want one too! 

I'm so happy for u and glad u found this forum in time!!! U would have been so disheartened if had only been to transform. They clearly weren't right for u Hun. 

Look forward to sharing ur journey xxxx

Aww thats great news, at least its all straight in your mind now and you know where going! Now you can go on holiday and have a great time without the worry  

Happy saving xx

Thanks Sassy - think it helps so much that hubby is happy for me too.  He's as much in a hurry as me to get saving  x

Hi Sharon, only just read your story, sounds like you've had a bit of a bumpy ride at the consultations, but glad your heads a lot clearer now. I'm booked in with Mr Liew for Dec. he's a lovely man with good a reputation so I hear so we should be in good hands  x

Thanks Mrs B...

Yes, he's lovely and very much tells you how it is, which is what I liked about him.  December will soon come around sweetie  x

True, he's a no nonsense man and I felt no pressure from him at all. When do you think you'll be booking for? Xx

Thats the million dollar question.... just got to save like mad. HOPEFULLY feb/March. I know it's a long way off but gives me something to look forward to. Will have to possibly sacrifice one of our holidays next year which is going to be tough BUT small price to pay I guess x

So glad to hear that you are now at ease with your choice! Been following your story and really pleased that your 3rd consultation has helped you make your decision! Now to start saving!!  Your day will be looming before you know it!
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Thanks pr1ncessmummy :))) how's the recovery going sweetie...x

It's going really well thank you! A lot easier than I remember last time being! Loving my new twins at the mo!
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Awww bless. Glad your happy with them :)))) x