Researching Started by: Lisa

Hi ladies, hopefully I can answer a few of those:

Pain is different to each patient/person. From reading posts on here I thought the pain would be horrendous. I’m 4 days post op and haven’t really been in pain! Discomfort yes but I wouldn’t say pain.

Nipple sensation- I believe this can go either way! My surgeon said most of the time it makes nipples more sensitive. I can’t feel mine as yet!

Driving- my insurance company don’t put a time factor on recovery and suggest following health professionals advice. The nurse said I can drive again when I can do an emergency stop… I’d have to be driving to know whether I could do this tho! I feel like when I’m back at work Monday I’ll be fine to drive.

Push up bras- yes definitely.

Fake tan- wait until post op appointment.

1. Which surgeon would you recommend? I would be in the Kent/London area.

I had Dr Tsekouras and could not recommend him enough, he was amazing AND lovely. When they are normal blunt and rude or can be haha.

2. What is the aftercare like. What if you give double bubble?

Aftercare for me has been really good, the nurses i had are both lovely and actually care. The hospital staff at london were really good too.

3. Whats the difference between under the muscle and over?

I had overs, which means its behind the breast tissue but infront of the muscle, behind the muscle i BELIEVE is for people with less tissue and a more ‘perky’ look. (I might be wrong) i wanted a natural look

4. What is the pain like on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest)

After surgery i wasnt in any pain, the day after id say a 6. But with pain meds again wasnt really in any. And i was off the pain meds by day 3 because i couldnt stand the bloating! Its more of a ache and a constant annoyance rather than pain. But everyone is different.

5. How long before the pain starts to wear off?

3 days for me

6. Do you lose nipple sensation?

Yes, but im 5 weeks post op. Still numb nipples and around incisions. But this is normal and can take 6 months to come back. Its doesnt bother me though

7. When can you start to drive again?

I believe after 2 weeks, i dont drive though

8. How long before they are soft and natural looking?

Im 5 weeks and they are soft, getting softer too and natural looking

9. Can you wear a push up bra to get the high profile look if you wanted it?

Yes, but not till a good few months after surgery i believe

10. How long until you can wear fake tan?

6 weeks i think. After your last ‘sign off’ appointment

11.What is the average price for an enlargement and uplift. Is there finance and how reasonable is it?

Mine cost me 10, but i had one larger than the other, tuberous breast. A reduction on 1, uplift, and implants so i was a complex case so not saying yours will be that much! Best money i have ever spent. And i didnt used finance and paid some myself and got a bank loan for the rest.

Anymore questions just ask. Ill upload before and after pics if you would like