22nd August 2009
I'd had two children within a few years of each other. While I was pregnant, on both occasions, my breasts got really large and then went back to a much smaller size after giving birth. I had breastfed with my second child but not my first.
I didn't feel happy with myself and I didn't feel feminine because my boobs had gone smaller. This made me very self conscious and I started to get depressed. I thought for many years about having breast enlargement surgery but I was frightened of going ahead because there wasn't much information available back then on the risks of breast enlargement and what the surgery involved. Eventually, in my late 20's, I saw a consultant who told me about a few of the risks and what the operation entailed. This put my mind at ease. I then went ahead with the surgery and had my breast augmentation.
They took before and after pictures. When I first woke up, I was shocked because of the size of my breast implants but I didn't realise that this was due to the swelling. After a week, this had settled down and I was really happy with the results. My breasts looked very natural and there was hardly any visible scarring. I had silicone, textured implants but I can't remember what size. Textured implants, which were relatively new then, are believed to reduce the risk of capsular contracture.
I did suffer from some discomfort after the operation but it wasn't too bad and I was treated with pain killers. After the operation, I stayed in hospital for a few days because they inserted drains so that there would be no fluid build up. That seemed to be standard procedure then but I don't think that they do this any more because the risk of fluid build up is much less today.
The incisions to insert the implants were made under my breasts. I was really pleased with how they healed up and after a few months, the breast surgery scars were hardly noticeable, even by touch. I was back to work within a few days of coming out of hospital and I was back at the gym after six weeks but I took it steady to start with.
Provider |
Price Guide |
Initial Consult'n |
Location |
Overnight Stay |
Aftercare Period |
Post-op follow up |
Next Steps | |
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| Rubicon Medical | £3195 | Free | London | N/A | 3 yrs | 7-10 days, 3 months, then bespoke |
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| Free consultation directly with the surgeon. £3195 all inclusive with 3 year aftercare for implant replacement, including surgery costs, in the case of capsular contracture. Lifetime consultation aftercare. Breast enlargement with breast lift £5390 with overnight stay in hospital. | ||||||||
| The Hospital Group | £3295 to £4595 |
Free | Throughout UK |  |
6+ mnths | 7, 30, 60, 90 days |
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| £3295 incl. 6 months aftercare. £3995 for lifetime aftercare (extra £500 if over 500cc). Bio-Dynamics Natrelle range £4595 with lifetime aftercare. | ||||||||
| Redrose | £3500 | Free | Preston, Bolton, Liverpool, Pendle, Manchester |
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Unlimited | 7 to 14 days then bespoke |
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| Red Rose Cosmetic Surgery; specialists across the North West. Free consultations with our surgeon. Breast Surgery with quality EuroSilicone Breast Implants which contain Lifetime Product Replacement Warranty. Free luxury transport with our lady patient co-ordinator. Finance Available * terms apply | ||||||||
| BMI Healthcare | £4100 | £100 | England, Scotland, Wales | |
one consultation |
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| £4100 all inclusive price: Consultants' fees, aftercare, high quality Nagor and Allergan implants. Lifetime guarantee on implants. | ||||||||
| The Harley Medical Grp | £4200 | Free | Throughout UK | |
2+ yrs | 7 days then additional follow up |
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| 6 yrs capsular contracture cover. Finance options available | ||||||||
| Make Yourself Amazing | £4250 | Free | Throughout UK | |
5 yrs | 1, 6 and 13 weeks |
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| Up to £300 off. Interest free loan for up to 12 months; deposit required. | ||||||||
| MyBreast | £4250 to £4850 |
£25 | England & Wales | |
Lifetime | Bespoke |
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| Lifetime aftercare and lifetime implant replacement against capsular contracture or rupture. | ||||||||
| London Bridge Plastic Surgery | £4500 to £5000 |
£150 | London | £127 | 1 yr | Bespoke |
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| £150 consultation fee refunded when procedure booked. Lifetime implant replacement for capsular contracture and rupture. | ||||||||
| Court House Clinics | £POA | £25 | England | |
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| Birmingham, Brentwood, Haywards Heath, London, Maidenhead, Sheffield, Stockport. Borrow between £1,000 and £1,500 interest free over 12 months. | ||||||||
