Help! I don’t know where to start!

Hi all!
I am a newbie to the MYA forum & currently contemplating a breast enlargement. My nearest clinic is Birmingham, and I am thinking of booking a consultation soon but don’t really know where to start if I’m honest!
Do any of you have recent experiences with the Birmingham clinic & which surgeons would you recommend – its so much of a minefield it makes me feel a little overwhelmed – so could do with some real girls with real experience to help guide me through the initial stages. Thanking you in advance x

Hiya Dee,

im registered at the Birmingham Clinic, my PC is Natalie and shes fantastic. i would call them and arrange a consultation, or if you call the 03330141014 number they can arrange it for you too. I have quite a few worries and Nat really helped me, She was really kind and looked at the best options for me personally etc. She was honest too- which i valued! She Scheduled my consultation with Dr Sleiter in London, i went there and it was so easy, just like she explained. My Op is booked for 3rd march. Honestly, go and meet them and you will feel so much more relaxed.. its easier than you think, i was very scared at the beginning to xx

Hey Dee ☺️

I am 2 weeks post op today and have just had mine done after 4 years of worrying I finally got them I was a 32A before and I absolutely hated my boobs I’ve never really had nice boobs that I was completely happy with until I had my 2 kids but then they deflated and lost all my volume at the top I too was also really worried on where to start but the first thing I did was book a consultation over the phone with what ever company you choose to go with and then it went from there I never went with Mya though but a surgeon who did mine did work at Mya 7 years ago but is at another clinic as soon as I had my consultation the excitiment hit me even more and just couldn’t believe that I had actually booked
so far I really love my new boobs it’s given much so much more confidence especially around my husband
I could not wear anything I wanted to wear even a simple vest top ide have to cover up because hated how they looked even in a padded bra I thought they just wasn’t what ide liked them to look like
once you book your consultation you will see your surgeon they will measure you up and advise you on what size will best suit your measurements etc
then you will try on sizers it’s always best to give them an idea of how you want them to look I took pictures of a few and shown them my surgeon and that’s when she suggested 460 cc ultra high profile to get me to the look I wanted I tried on sizers of 420 cc and 460 cc and loved the 460 cc better
honestly if you’re feeling down about your boobs then I would definitely book a consultation as they certainly will give you better confidence ☺️
These are mine now I’ve had them done before that they were deflated and I felt like a little girl not a 29 year old women xx

Thank You for the speedy reply – I really appreciate it x I am very scared & even having the pluck up the courage to write on here has been a huge thing for me. I need all the encouragement I can get to take the next step & contact them, but I am sure I will do it soon. Thank You

@pinkprincess123 Thank You. I feel pretty much as you did & I am always paranoid at how flat-chested I am – I hate it. I even cover myself when walking around in front of my hubby. Its just plucking up the courage to actually do it. And I will be totally honest – i do worry about what others will say & think – I hate the thought of people talking behind my back – and I think that along with being scared of something going wrong – is actually one of my main fears – which I know is totally stupid! but its my mindset & I am a worrier. Silly I know!

i know the feeling!! i wanted mine done a couple of years ago but my boyfriend at the time said no because it would draw male attention.. which i hate the thought of anyway as im not very confident.
i recently discovered he was cheating on me with a model anyway, which has knocked my confidence even more.. so i thought stuff it, im going to do it!! it took a lot for me to arrange the consultation but once i was there i was so at ease. i was nervous because the clinic is on the hagley road, which is not the easiest road to drive down anyway, so i would suggest leaving a little earlier and parking at the morrisons down the road, its about a 5 minute walk from there.. but its free and the closest you will get. I think as soon as you make the initial phone call you will feel so much better because they are all so lovely. They also do consultations over the phone now ( i think its like facetime).
i hope you find it in you to contact them, im sure youll feel loads better once you do. Its a life changing decision and every woman deserves to feel confident.. especially in this day and age! xx

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@hollybroganx Sounds like he didn’t deserve you anyway!!! Good for you!!! And I hope your procedure goes well x
I would definitely be taking my hubby with me to the initial consultation if that’s allowed. He can drive then as I’d just be a nervous wreck!! I don’t ‘do’ driving in Birmingham at the best of times & being nervous would make me even worse 😬
Are you getting an idea of how much of a worrier I am?!! 🙄
I think I’d much prefer a face to face consultation so I can get a feel for the place. Let’s see how I get on…
Thank You though – it helps to chat with someone who understands. 😊

Hey Dee

I was exactly the same covering up Infront of my husband ide always think what must he think of me I got into my head that if I hated them then what does my husband think but he never once made me feel bad about them it’ was my mind over thinking
because i wasn’t confident
I was telling myself for 4 years do it do it do it but I was so worried
Even like you was worried of what others would think but I thought you know what Im fed up of being miserable and covering up so picked up the phone and booked a consultation I have to say I felt relieved I did it my husband came with me for support
which was a really big help knowing my husband was there
We can over think things sometimes but It’s not as bad as we think
where I had mine done they really made me feel comfortable which really helps too especially on the day of the op
they really do look after you
do you know anyone who has had there boobs done ? Xx

Hey Holly

😮Just read your comment about your past Boyfriend 😮the cheek of him
He definitely didn’t deserve you
so glad your rid of him sounds like a complete tw*t
hope you have alot better support now ☺️xx

haha i know, its been difficult but its okay!
i am doing this on my own with the support of my parents, i was a bit nervous about telling them at first, but when i did my moms response was ‘ oh my god, go for it!!’ as she knew i wanted them a couple of years back. i feel very lucky to have such a supportive family! i think us women need support when making such a difficult decision! xx

Hey Holly

awww so sorry to hear that you discovered he cheated on you your better off without him it must have been awful finding that out as I’ve had passed experience like this there just not worth the tears
That’s so nice that you have such supportive parents that’s all that matters ☺️
We definitely do need support when making decisions like this ☺️
I know a girl who doesn’t have much support with family they believe she’s doing it for the wrong reasons 🙈
Good luck with your op you must be so excited that your finally going to have it done ☺️xx

@pinkprincess123 Thank you for your encouraging feedback – it all helps! My husband is encouraging me to do what I feel best for myself – he has offered to pay towards them too. He keeps telling me he will support my decision either way – whether I have it done or whether I decide not to. I know deep down that he would like me to be more confident in myself as he keeps telling me that there’s nothing wrong with me. He even paid for me to have a boudoir photoshoot last year to try & boost my confidence. It did & does, when I look at the photos – but I still see myself as ‘me’ & not the girl in the photos in the lovely underwear – I know as soon as that comes off – its back to being me – the real me & I hate it.
My cousin had hers done years & years ago – she had them done on the NHS – I remember back then being jealous as I didn’t think it was fair that she had them done for free – so I was one of those exact people – judging.
But I do know that she doesn’t regret it & she still says it was the best thing she ever did & she is very confident now too – so I know I should take a leaf out of her book maybe?!

Hey Dee!
Hope you are ok!
I went to the Birmingham clinic for my consultations and they were amazing. Every step of the way they were there to help and advise me. Nothing was too much trouble. I had my surgery Saturday just gone 15th at London Wellbeck and I couldn’t praise them enough. Amazing staff made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. And my consultant from Birmingham texted me to make sure I was ok. You really feel looked after. I hope this helps you abit. Any questions just ask x

thank you!! i’m extremely nervous, especially about the travel from Birmingham to London, but my parents are coming with so should be okay!
I think he is allowed to come with you, im unsure about coming in the room with you thought you may have to check about that. Yeah, i panicked! was my first time battling the Hagley road lol but ive done it a couple of times now so it okay.
Im exactly the same, dont worry about it! i over think every tiny detail, but once youve been i bet you will think ‘ what was i even worried about!’
you can always direct message me if you want to chat about it.. i promise ill be honest, even about the bad bits (if there are any!) lol.
you can also book a consultation online if you didnt want to call- https://book.mya.co.uk/
Let me know how you get on xx

Hi Mollie & Holly!!
Thank you for your reply – just goes to show how naive I am as I just presumed that the surgery would be done in Birmingham!! Is it a given that you go to London? Is there a reason why London or is it dependant on your surgeon? May I ask which surgeons you have gone with? Am I even allowed to ask this? Are there any particular reasons you chose the surgeon you have or are they allocated? Sorry 😐 so many questions!!

Hey!!
No there’s a lot that goes into making this decision your not naive at all ! I thought the same as you when I first started researching. I had my date in my mind when I wanted it doing so my consultant said to me it would either be Preston or London and it was between Mr Mahdi in Preston or Mr Mashhadi in London. I met with Mr Mashhadi and he made me feel at ease straight away I told him what I wanted to achieve and he’s given me that. Plus London was easier for me to get to as my husband works in London a lot. You can be a day case (which is what I was) and stay over night in a nearby hotel or stay at the hospital but it does cost a little more to stay in the hospital over night. But you can meet as many surgeons as you like really it’s your body and your choice on who makes you feel comfortable. They have surgeon days at the Birmingham clinic where they will come and you can talk to them about what look you want to achieve and ask them any questions. You do have to book an appointment for that though but your consultant can sort that out for you x

Thanks Mollie – I appreciate your help. I guess this is all stuff you get told & advised once you’ve booked your initial consultation. And so far – you’re more than happy with the whole process yeah? I’m just really scared – fear of the unknown I guess! x

You are welcome if you think of anything else just ask! Yes they will fill you in with all the right information when you go for your first consultation. I was like you to start with but then I started to think these people do this every day of their lives their professional and know what they are talking about.
So far so good yes thankyou! I’m on day 3 of recovery right now and the pain is slowly going. Got a long way to go but just taking each day as it comes. X

Bless you Mollie – take it easy – slow & steady as they say. x

Hey Dee ☺️

Sounds to me like your husband is very supportive and will love you no matter what you decide ☺️
I can imagine how you must have felt when you knew your cousin had got one on the NHS I would have felt the same have they lasted awhile your cousins ?
I wouldn’t worry about what others think because it’s your body and your doing it to make you feel more confident in your own body
you’ll. Honestly feel so much better once you take that first step I promise
There are alot of people having them done now it’s so much more popular now then it used to be So you won’t need to worry much about people judging in this day and age
I’ve got a friend who can’t really afford to have hers done I felt terrible telling her I had one done
I’m 2 weeks and 1 day post op and She was slightly off with me at first but is coming around to the idea and is now wanting to try and get a loan to have hers done I’ve got other friends who have had there’s done too and they all wouldn’t wanna go back now to there old boobs
let us know how you get on and what you decide Dee ☺️ xx

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Hi Pink.

Thank you for being so supportive, I appreciate you taking time to chat to me.
It must be about 18 years ago that my cousin had hers done & it was quite a taboo subject back then. I know she’s had a few issues over the years but from what I can gather – they’ve always been sorted. And I know she has no regrets.
I just need to take the plunge now & book that first consultation & see where I go from there.

I hope you heal well & go on to be the proud & confident girlie you should be x

I will keep you posted x

Hey Dee

Your welcome ☺️
18 years is a long time isnt it if anything goes wrong now with hers do the NHS still replace them for free for her ? It’s good that she has no regrets even after a few issues with hersb
I’m 29 now and when I was 15 I remember alot of people slagging off people with boob jobs
it seems to have changed abit now everyone is having it done which Im glad about because back then it seemed like a bad thing to people 😮

book the consultation and take your husband with you for support
if you decide to have it done you will probably look back and think why didn’t I do this sooner I thought the same 🙈

Thankyou so much I’m only 2 weeks in and my confidence is much better already can’t wait to see the final result ☺️
xx

Hey Pink
See that’s another thing. I’m 45 on Friday!! Am I too old? Will people think I’m mutton trying to dress as lamb?! All you girls are so young in comparison 😩

Hey Dee

Your definitely not too old to have your boobs done and no one will think your mutton trying to dress as lamb
if you want to look good and feel good then it doesn’t matter what age you are
My personal coordinator who works at the place I had my boobs done at has just had her boobs done again after having implants in for 13 years she’s 51 years old and my mother in law now wants her boobs done after she has seen mine and she is 49 years old
I’m being honest your not too old don’t think your too old to have one just because you want to look good everyone wants to look good there’s nothing wrong with that i ☺️ is your cousin far off your age ? If she isnt then think she has one too ☺️
Xx

Aw bless you. Thank you 😊
Yes my cousin is a couple of years older than me & yes I s’pose you’re right 😗

Hey Dee

Your welcome ☺️ xx

Well! I did it!! I booked my consultation!!! 😬
Next week in Birmingham. Eeeek!!!!!

Hey Dee

Omg that’s fantastic news well done for taking the first step ☺️you won’t regret it
How exciting 💃
Xx

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Yay how exciting !! So happy for you

Wtg Dee, I am 40 next month and have my surgeon consultation on 26th Feb I too thought am I too old to be doing this but my husband and daughter said why not if they will make you feel sexy and better about yourself then go for it. So here I am on my journey to new boobies 😁 keep us updated with your journey and thoughts.

Thank you Mollie. I’ll keep you posted on how I get on next week 😬

Hi Cat.
Nice to hear I’m not the only ‘mature’ girlie out there!! 😃 I was beginning to think I’m a right oldie! I’ll have to see what they say on Weds next week & then I’ll hopefully have a better idea of what goes on & whether I can pluck up the courage to to take the plunge 😬 I’m so anxious & the fear of the unknown is overwhelming.

Hi All!
Just had my initial consultation – albeit a bit of a mission. Firstly my appt was cancelled just over an hour before we were due to travel to the Birmingham clinic. So we re-arranged for a video consultation at the same time instead – only for the video link not work! ha ha! But we chatted over the phone, with Vicky from the Leeds clinic – she was really lovely & answered all our questions. We have a surgeons consultation this friday (28th Feb) in the Birmingham clinic & I requested Mr Mashhadi.

I’ll keep you posted how I get on x
Thank you for simply ‘being there’ to listen out & help guide me, I appreciate it girls x

I lied! It was Katy. Not sure where I got the name Vicky from?! My heads like mush today! So much to take in.

Well girls!!! I did it!!! We’ve paid our deposit & preliminary booked 25th April but this could be bought forward to 28th March (will find out in the next couple of days) 😬
Opted for unders as Mr Mashhadi thinks this is most suitable for me & the look I want to achieve. My heads a bit of a fluffy cloud today but am pretty sure we went for the 345 teardrop textured implants in the end.
I couldn’t believe how different I looked when trying them on. Unbelievable!! And for the first time in years I actually looked at myself in the mirror & thought ‘yeah! I look great!’ I actually felt slim & in proportion. 🤗
I’m still scared & nervous but I already feel better now I’ve spoken to an actual professional – someone that hasn’t said ‘what do you want to go & do that for?’
So – my MYA journey begins…

Hey Dee ☺️

That’s great news how exciting eeeek 🤗 so glad that you have paid the deposit and set a date for your op also I’m glad you was finally able to look in the mirror and say you look great 😊 you’ll be so happy once you have had your op
also how exciting for you if it is brought forward to march 😊xx

Soo exciting . I had 340ccs. Good luck x

What an emotional rollercoaster of a weekend that has been!!! But all for the good!!
Firstly – after my surgeons appointment on Friday afternoon – which in itself was a massive thing for me both hubby & I came away feeling positive & excited. My next hurdle was then to tell our 18yr old son. Bless him – he was absolutely amazing!!!! I totally underestimated how I thought he’d react! He is so so supportive & totally understands why I want to go through this experience & said ‘if it will make you happy mom that’s all that matters’ xxx
Next hurdle – my parents!!
I sat down with them yesterday afternoon & sobbed my way through the conversation – half expecting my dad to get up & walk out – but he didn’t!! Again – me being me, totally overthinking & worrying how they’d both react. Mom feels ‘guilty’ that she couldn’t share what she & my younger sister were blessed with in the boob department & dad telling me that he’s ‘probably got something in the garage that he could use to fix them!’ 😂
So having the full support of my hubby, son & now my parents is all I need & reckon I’m ready for this journey!!!
Bring it on!!!!! X

Dee your dad sounds so cute! Glad to hear how supportive the whole family have been x

Hey Dee 💞

I’m so glad to hear that you have got such a supportive family 😊as I know some who haven’t
your dad sounds absolutely hilarious dee 🤣🤣
I bet you feel so much more positive now you have told your close family members 😊
I will be following your journey so keep us all updated on your surgery 😊xx💞

Hey Poppy & Pink!

You’d think after 45 years i’d know my own Dad wouldn’t you?!
It was making me feel physically sick – the thought of telling both my parents & my son!
But all of them have been absolutely amazing.
Whilst our son is so grown up & sensible for his age – I just thought an 18yr old lad would think his mom was being totally stupid & think I was trying to make myself look younger like a Barbie etc – but when I explained why I was doing it & the fact that I am so unhappy in my own body majority of the time – he totally understood & has been amazing. He sat with me yesterday whilst I worked myself up plucking up the courage to tell my parents & kept looking at me & mouthing ‘you ok?’
It makes me so proud of him xxx
My mom is just a bloody big softie with the biggest heart in the world & my dad – well he is one of the grumpiest buggers I know but has an absolute heart of gold & unless you know him – you’d think he was just a moody old man! I honestly thought he’d fall out with me – but instead he made jokes (albeit – I think to try to make light of the fact a) he was perhaps a little in shock at my announcement & b) the fact he could see how upset I was)
He just said ‘it’s your body’ Obviously he has reservations – But – I think we ALL have. But I reckon its a risk worth taking & I’m up for the gamble.
Just knowing I have that support from my closest family means the absolute world to me.
I’m actually tearing up whilst i’m writing this (soppy old sod!!!!)
Must go as i’m snotting all over my keyboard!!…

I’ll be in touch & keep you posted x

Thank You Girlies! x

Hey Emma!

How are you getting on? Did you go for overs or unders? I’d be interested to hear your story.

Hi a Ladies,

I’ve just came across this thread, I could’ve written it myself with the not wanting people to know etc
I’m just starting out and have told my other half that I want a boob job and he is being really supportive and just wants me to be happy and confident.

How are you all getting on??

Hi @Diane

I am sorry – I have only just seen that your replied to this thread! I am STILL WAITING for my op as it was postponed back in April & s now ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER notice due to the stupid government restrictions!!!! I am so dis-heartened by the whole situation if I am honest!! It took so much for me to pluck up the courage to start this joinery and I am now wishing that I’d never done it as my stress levels are through the roof with it all! I understand that my original op was postponed due to COVID, but the lack of communication I received up until a few weeks back was just awful – the not knowing makes everything a whole lot worse.

I was then scheduled to go again this friday (14th August) bit have now been put on hold until further notice due to a history of asthma which I was diagnosed over 35 years ago as a child! I have never had an asthma attack & don’t suffer since I was a youngster – and only ever used to use my inhaler occasionally for PE – especially cross country running.

So this has now impacted on me actually having surgery so god knows when the government will decided to lift the restrictions!!! I am so upset by it all like I say – actually wonder whether its worth it!

I am also annoyed that we have already paid half & currently paying monthly for the other half & i’ve no end in sight & nothing to show for it – just a hell of a lot of money lighter in the pocket – money which we as a family could have done with during the lockdown period! but I guess its better in MYA’S bank than ours!!!

GUTTED is an understatement – I just want my surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dee that’s terrible!! I’m so sorry, I know what you mean about plucking up the courage and then you’ve just been messed about. I have it in my head that I want it done in December because I’ll be off work then but reading all of these threads about them taking your money and not getting back in touch is really putting me off.
Do you know anything about another date yet, like how many weeks or months are they estimating? You must be so disappointed. I know I would be, it’s a lot to work yourself up to it and to then be cancelled is heartbreaking.
Did you have all of your pre-op procedures so you were ready to go or were you still waiting for them?

Hi Diane,
looks like I could be moving forward again – i’ve now had the sign off by MYA clinical after a GP letter confirmed all is ok & my history of asthma is no risk & resolved. In fact it was so long ago my GP couldn’t see anything in my notes – to which I said, i’m not surprised as its over 30 years ago! she then said – its probably on the old paper records as we’ve been digital since 2003! just goes to show!.
Anyway – I am now awaiting a new date so hopefully can get rebooked in soon.
Ive had no pre-op appointments as covid got in the way – so will still need to have those beforehand. But keeping everything crossed its really soon.

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