MYA Space | Laura | Activity https://space.mya.co.uk/members/laura94xxx/activity/ Activity feed for Laura. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:21:03 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.2.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 0770dd0985738e59c551dc39ab1e322f Laura replied to the topic Anyone from north? in the forum Rhinoplasty https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/anyone-from-north/#post-1146938 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:20:54 +0100 I live in newcastle and travelled to mya in Preston for mine 🙂

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aa70479815c442a0a178ae31382b75b0 Laura replied to the topic Open Septorhinoplasty with Dr Andrea Griannitrapani photos ? Before and after. in the forum Rhinoplasty https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/open-septorhinoplasty-with-dr-andrea-griannitrapani-photos-before-and-after/#post-1060630 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:45:56 +0000 I had open rhino with alar base reduction with Dr G, I have pictures on here or my instagram @rhinoplastydiaryx
Couldn’t recommend him enough 🙂 xx

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85cc4e259ecba19d2d72e2943a0b0aa5 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea - where does he do surgery? in the forum Rhinoplasty https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-where-does-he-do-surgery/#post-1060628 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:44:02 +0000 Hi, I’m also from newcastle and had mine done in Preston. I stayed in a hotel nearby for the night before and night after 🙂 xxx

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4d20cb6e2081614f1f6fc576c8746606 Laura replied to the topic Day or stay in the night?? in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/day-or-stay-in-the-night/#post-977171 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:00:59 +0000 I was a day case – admitted at 12, op at 3 and discharged at 8 🙂 I stayed in a hotel 10 mins away from the hospital the first night as I live in newcastle and you have to be within an hours drive of the hospital for your first night. I went to my clinic to have my packing out on day 2 🙂 Xx

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9dfb2f3c5367e1a95822e041476191a7 Laura replied to the topic Booked for open rhinoplasty with Dr Andrea in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/booked-for-open-rhinoplasty-with-dr-andrea/#post-973027 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:40:59 +0000 Hi @bethgg, I also had rhino & alar base reduction with Dr Andrea and very happy with results! He’s absolutely lovely and couldn’t recommend him enough xx

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451ed2c11253754d2800f40bc01304a8 Laura replied to the topic Dr Frati or Dr Giannitrapani? in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-frati-or-dr-giannitrapani/#post-956936 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:23:42 +0000 Aww thank you haha I love it. He’s absolutely lovely and MYA were fab with me throughout. Good luck with your consultation 🙂 Xx

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dede8a1f010c38408950230536ba0f96 Laura replied to the topic Booked for open rhinoplasty with Dr Andrea in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/booked-for-open-rhinoplasty-with-dr-andrea/#post-956932 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:21:30 +0000 Hi 🙂
Pre-op is just a lot of questions and taking bloods and blood pressure, just making sure you’re fit for the surgery! My op day was absolutely fine, my admission time was 12 so I got there and changed into my gown. Spoke to the anesthetist and doctor then Dr Andrea just to go over everything and sign consent forms. Nurse came to put my…[Read more]

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29ae2e87f92708b9685e0954ec754c65 Laura replied to the topic Dr Frati or Dr Giannitrapani? in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-frati-or-dr-giannitrapani/#post-954660 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:40:36 +0000 I had Dr Andrea as I had open with alar base reduction and he seems to do more open/bigger changes I think. I also found him really lovely from the start and had seen loads of good pictures and reviews which helped me decide! I have pictures of mine on my profile if you wanna have a look or instagram @rhinoplastydiaryx 🙂 Xx

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5759e1b9ccc52499e5843ed59332284e Laura replied to the topic Post op day 8! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/post-op-day-8-4/#post-954657 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:36:59 +0000 Hi, don’t worry! Mine was sooo fat when my cast first came off but I love it now 🙂 Xx

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9a58f3fb8d289bc1469b9ae22f52f6a4 Laura replied to the topic Does dr andrea do closed rhinoplasty ?? in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/does-dr-andrea-do-closed-rhinoplasty/#post-947340 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 09:32:47 +0000 Aw he’s fab, really lovely man too and makes you feel confident in him as its such a big deal for us xx

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e0ae51de53370683f74fe371c53584e8 Laura replied to the topic Consultation with Dr Frati In December in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/consultation-with-dr-frati-in-december/#post-947173 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 20:35:36 +0000 Hi Leah 🙂 the pain for me wasn’t bad at all! The worst it got for me was a slight headache the first night after the op but apart from then I didn’t need to take any painkillers at any time. I certainly looked a lot worse than I felt! Xx

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a9120800ffd63340b326a92523a531c4 Laura replied to the topic Does dr andrea do closed rhinoplasty ?? in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/does-dr-andrea-do-closed-rhinoplasty/#post-947059 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:31:25 +0000 He told me he prefers open as it allows him to be more precise as he can see more of the nose and be able to structure it well again to minimize any risk of collapse xx

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e84bf1665145acc9bdca964110b3baa0 Laura replied to the topic Alar base reduction /nostril reduction in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/alar-base-reduction-nostril-reduction/#post-946942 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:29:00 +0000 Hi Katie, I have 🙂 I’m 6 months post op now and scars aren’t visible at all. They were so tiny and barely noticeable after about 3 weeks! Xx

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1fc02cbcc84751b022ff91f7c4455f58 Laura replied to the topic Help which surgeon do i go for?! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/help-which-surgeon-do-i-go-for/#post-937645 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:27:55 +0100 Hi Courtney 🙂
I had mine with Dr Andrea in May and I couldn’t recommend him enough! I absolutely love my results and both him and MYA have been amazing xxx

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1fc02cbcc84751b022ff91f7c4455f58 Laura replied to the topic Help which surgeon do i go for?! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/help-which-surgeon-do-i-go-for/#post-937645 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:27:55 +0100 Hi Courtney 🙂
I had mine with Dr Andrea in May and I couldn’t recommend him enough! I absolutely love my results and both him and MYA have been amazing xxx

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8de6ff4eb95509ec8cbbf6becd0f3185 Laura replied to the topic Help which surgeon do i go for?! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/help-which-surgeon-do-i-go-for/#post-937645 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:27:55 +0100 Hi Courtney 🙂
I had mine with Dr Andrea in May and I couldn’t recommend him enough! I absolutely love my results and both him and MYA have been amazing xxx

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0c24f07f0093a924e641dbd073200149 Laura replied to the topic Dr Frati or Dr Andrea G in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-frati-or-dr-andrea-g/#post-937643 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:23:13 +0100 I had rhinoplasty with Dr Andrea on 10/05/16 and it was the best decision I’ve made! I absolutely love my results and couldn’t recommend Dr Andrea enough! I have some pictures on my profile on here xxx

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3a673ea9c305e069f57cbeee6bc6cc73 Laura replied to the topic Got my surgery date!! Want to know more about Dr Andrea G in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/got-my-surgery-date-want-to-know-more-about-dr-andrea-g/#post-934269 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:29:54 +0100 Hi Rhianne 😊
I had mine done with him in May and cannot recommend him and MYA enough! He is absolutely lovely and really made me feel at ease in the consultations and on op day. He’s very easy to talk to and really knows what he’s doing. I absolutely love my nose now and cannot thank him enough! I have some pictures on my profile or you can see…[Read more]

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9e1a8e92297ac197b821433dc7f8cf20 Laura changed their profile picture https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1057865/ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 01:12:36 +0100 0 1148e71f8f38b20cf29d252acbc82c80 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea G in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-g-2/#post-927890 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 01:02:38 +0100 Hi Charlie 😊 I had mine done 8 with Dr G just over 8 weeks ago, will put a few more recent pics on my profile so feel free to add me and have a look xx

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fa7d55172380b0f3529146793dccafb7 Laura replied to the topic 1 week post op - Open Rhino with Dr Andrea - My Story / review in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/1-week-post-op-open-rhino-with-dr-andrea-my-story-review/#post-914985 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:38:39 +0100 You look great! So pleased you’re happy with it. He’s doing mine on 10th may 🙂 I can’t wait!
@hanya I don’t know anything about a letter either, I’ve definitely never been asked for one so I wouldn’t worry xx

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a2259a5c5fc0c16f09bcd4bba83df1df Laura replied to the topic 1 week post op - Open Rhino with Dr Andrea - My Story / review in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/1-week-post-op-open-rhino-with-dr-andrea-my-story-review/#post-914985 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:38:39 +0100 You look great! So pleased you’re happy with it. He’s doing mine on 10th may 🙂 I can’t wait!
@hanya I don’t know anything about a letter either, I’ve definitely never been asked for one so unworldly worry xx

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121bfe31b31da596d2d5a55be0907f90 Laura replied to the topic in the forum http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/mya-the-worst-experience-ever-consultations-with-frati-and-due-with-andrea/#post-910519 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 16:12:23 +0100 Everyone will have different experiences and it saddens me to hear you’ve not been impressed with MYA. I had a consultation with another surgeon from another company and was not impressed at all. I have to say from day 1 MYA have been brilliant for me, Dr Andrea is one of the nicest, genuine people I have met and made me trust him entirely after…[Read more]

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daea3795869f96f90976a224cccaa6e3 Laura and Katie are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1032402/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:43:07 +0100 0 e56a8367f6f8423d5756370eeaab4232 Laura replied to the topic Open rhino with Dr Andrea all done! :) pics in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/open-rhino-with-dr-andrea-all-done-pics/#post-906346 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:39:17 +0000 So pleased you’re happy with your results, you look amazing! I’m having mine done 10th may with him at Preston too, also staying at ibis as too far away from newcastle so this post is reassuring me in every way that everything will be fine haha. I can’wait and seeing people he’s done makes me so much more excited! He’s so lovely isn’t he xx

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6666bcdcfc926055f0acf08fbc196310 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-3/#post-902413 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 19:17:09 +0000 Aww pleased to hear you’re feeling good! Looking forward to photos xxx

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eb304c136b51798a3ac6f2d33ccd3258 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-3/#post-900702 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:45:39 +0000 Loads of good luck to you both! Let us know how you get on xxx

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18ca0873fb8d14f0444b1d4c1d060363 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-3/#post-898819 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:02:31 +0000 @janie2005 me too, my first consultation I felt physically sick knowing I was going to have to talk about my nose! Sounds silly but it’s not something I’m used to talking about but it feels like a weight off my shoulders having met dr andrea and finally booked in, I felt instantly at ease and can’t wait for it now! Im having open on 10th may 🙂 xxx

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6a0fa3c6dc95ed101e25523343bf211b Laura replied to the topic Noses on Instagram in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/noses-on-instagram/#post-898527 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 22:02:21 +0000 I totally agree, makes me so excited seeing everyone’s journeys and it’s very helpful! I’m rhinoplastydiaryx
🙂 xx

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c75243cf1a5cecec627bdd96e4d75610 Laura replied to the topic Noses on Instagram in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/noses-on-instagram/#post-898527 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 22:02:21 +0000 I totally agree, makes me sad excited seeing everyone’s journeys and it’s very helpful! I’m rhinoplastydiaryx
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28d3606ff44eba959cf9c835fe5b93e1 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-3/#post-898522 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 22:00:43 +0000 Hi @janie2005, Dr Andrea is lovely! I had my consultation with him then went for a second opinion with another company – not because I doubted him but I’d just always said I want another opinion to make sure I was making the right decision. I didn’t feel comfortable at all and felt totally disheartened and came away feeling really down about it…[Read more]

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c8f761c876fbd3dcb7a796e5c0b0fa67 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea Giannitrapani.. NOSE GOD!! Cast off photos in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-giannitrapani-nose-god-cast-off-photos/#post-898520 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:50:54 +0000 Hi @lizziehannah, dr andrea prefers to do only open procedures as he believes it gives a better results. Frati seems to do a lot more closed but 99% of dr andrea’s are open xx

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05b52b5223df52c65621a9c5050aacdc Laura and Rebecca are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1012350/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:09:57 +0000 0 c4623c271e4230722c071a1a55ab8454 Laura replied to the topic Poor credit finance in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/poor-credit-finance/#post-895090 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 21:42:40 +0000 I agree, I think unfortunately saving is going to be the best option for you. Mya do a range of finance offers http://www.mya.co.uk/finance/ there may be something they can advise for you? I know there are loan companies like amigo that claim to not go off credit ratings however I don’t know how easy they are to get and what involvement your…[Read more]

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e075b94f3d823109fece930c8b1449f3 Laura and Hanya are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1007539/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:17:02 +0000 0 4e1f3154d2c26b1c5a7260bdc7736744 Laura replied to the topic Advice/reassurance please! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/advicereassurance-please/#post-892465 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 09:03:59 +0000 Hi Hanya, how exciting! My consultations etc are at newcastle then my op is in Preston on the 10th, how about you? I wish it was sooner but was the only time I could get 2 weeks off work 🙁 hope the next couple of months fly over xx

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2b526c734e2147a7b71d922cfd07e616 Laura replied to the topic Advice/reassurance please! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/advicereassurance-please/#post-891270 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:28:13 +0000 Aww thank you Sarah, that’s really good to hear. It’s something I’ve wanted for years and it’s just a bit surreal it’s happening now! All booked in for open rhino in May with dr andrea and really happy with mya so far. Thanks again xx

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8e9fd850f1ba959b7bd9ffa919fb225e Laura replied to the topic Overnight stay in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/overnight-stay-15/#post-890910 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:49:02 +0000 Aww yeah, much better to be in your own bed if you can!
Thank you, you too! Exciting stuff isn’t it xx

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d0544075815f822da33e921067715bb1 Laura replied to the topic Overnight stay in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/overnight-stay-15/#post-890766 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:45:08 +0000 It’s not usually included in the price and isn’t compulsory as far as I know. I think the rule is you have to either stay overnight or be within an hour of the hospital for the first night in the unlikely event something were to happen and you had to go back. It was going to cost me around an extra £ for an overnight stay but I’ve chosen to stay…[Read more]

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d0544075815f822da33e921067715bb1 Laura replied to the topic Overnight stay in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/overnight-stay-15/#post-890766 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:45:08 +0000 It’s not usually included in the price and isn’t compulsory as far as I know. I think the rule is you have to either stay overnight or be within an hour of the hospital for the first night in the unlikely event something were to happen and you had to go back. It was going to cost me around an extra £ for an overnight stay but I’ve chosen to stay…[Read more]

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d9c893d5bc904d36e1766423b2556f8e Laura replied to the topic Overnight stay in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/overnight-stay-15/#post-890766 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:45:08 +0000 It’s not usually included in the price and isn’t compulsory as far as I know. I think the rule is you have to either stay overnight or be within an hour of the hospital for the first night in the unlikely event something were to happen and you had to go back. It was going to cost me around an extra £500 for an overnight stay but I’ve chosen to…[Read more]

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cf01933bbfd4566959356ffe4838c15f Laura replied to the topic Open or closed rhinoplasty in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/open-or-closed-rhinoplasty-2/#post-888149 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:56:49 +0000 Hi Emily
I think it’s mainly down to surgeon preference, I was completely indifferent to which approach I’d get as I just wanted to do what the surgeon was sure would give the best result and I think there’s pros and cons to both.
I’m having rhinoplasty in May with dr Andrea and it will be open because he believes this gives the best result and…[Read more]

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d0f4ff1383f4fd4475795a72e3ade9f9 Laura and Chloe perry are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1000848/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:30:13 +0000 0 183b8417b29ae2e9f1e76c9cabd51121 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-3/#post-887369 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 22:40:06 +0000 I also ended up booking with him, so excited! Mines not until May though as it’s the earliest I can get the time off 🙁 so I’ll be dying to see how yours goes! Love seeing everyone’s journeys xx

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a167f61531063f7425b08a6846e6c0f9 Laura and Talie are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/997090/ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:15:59 +0000 0 5b5fa98fc11288b504b00c5ecd6dcf1b Laura and ksmalley are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/995098/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:12:29 +0000 0 af43116150d02c0475bdc12e8a67084b Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-3/#post-883821 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:44:16 +0000 Oh I wonder if he’ll mention that to me then as that’s similar to me. I’ve not seen a lot of his before/afters, more of Frati’s but everyone I’ve spoken to has said he’s been brilliant 🙂
Aw that’s like me too, I was desperate to get it done all the way through school then turned 18 and thought it’d be something I’d get over but it’s just never…[Read more]

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5ce482842394f9b022ec67f42487be05 Laura's profile was updated https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/994569/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 11:07:09 +0000 0 9574bb839894d30498d954abf8033bb0 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-3/#post-883703 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:59:05 +0000 Pleased he was nice and puts you at ease a bit knowing he’s said he’d do what you had in mind! Hmm did he say why you might find it harder to breathe? I suppose he has to tell you now in case you went ahead and realised after I suppose…
Oh dear, that’s my fear that I’ll hate my result or think it doesn’t suit me but I know the surgeons know…[Read more]

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d76f133cc5bd81539f8897b3366adce2 Laura replied to the topic Dr Andrea! in the forum Rhinoplasty http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-andrea-3/#post-883622 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 06:24:40 +0000 How did it go @louise? Was he okay? I’m excited for Friday! Xxx

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