Anyone had 'boob job' with Spire?

[Joey8]

I'm having breast surgery very soon with Spire and was just wondering if anybody has had anything done with them? Or if anybody has experience of a breast augmentation?

Getting slightly nervous!

I am a 34 A at the moment but due to big weight loss they are verrry saggy. I'm fine with a small chest just felt really self concious due to their lack of shape which is why I'm having it done.

I initially asked for the smallest implant they could give me but was told that if I wanted a good shape to them then the smallest implant wouldn't do as it would not fill my excess skin. The smallest I could go to get the desired look would be 300cc.

I've never wanted big boobs as such but anything is better then what I have now. In my mind I'm picturing a D at most? But been told that it depends on each person and how much tissue you have to begin with. I was hoping for a full B but I have prepared myself to expect something bigger now lol

[Flowerpower1971]

Hi i am also thinking of having some implants at parkway, can i ask which consultant you used and realistically how long was the recovery period? My husband works away and i have a six year old to look after and don't have any family in the area so its a massive decision for me to go through with this if i do, thanks in advance, hope you are happy with yours now you are finally through the other side.

[Kpnuts1994]

Hi tryingtogetbacktome I want my boobs done at the Manchester one do you mind me asking how much it cost you?X

[tryingtogetbacktome]

I have!! Which surgeon are you going with? I had John Murphy at Spire Manchester. Couldnt of been happier with hospital or surgeon

[Dreamer56]

Haha, that should say boobs, not books!

[Dreamer56]

So do you recommend an uplift, I'm feeling in good shape apart my books, I'm starting to cover up in front of my husband-which isn't Good!

[angelofwales69]

Hi, can you plz tell me who your surgeon was? I'm thinking of having breast implants at Spire. Many thanks....

[Joey8]

Thank you :-) They just don't really tend to go into much detail about recovery and what you can expect. I assumed i would wake up with perfect boobs haha, and was told i prob wouldnt need an over night stay - wrong.

Don't get me wrong the surgeons are excellent but they are not with you when you are going through the healing process at home and neither are the nurses - they only see you after surgery and for wound check up etc. So they can't tell you that you are going to need help washing your hair, doing chores or even washing and dressing yourself.

Of course everyone heals differently but i have found that the vast majority take a while to recover.

I have found a lot of support forums especially for boob augmentations really helpful - if it wasn't for them i probably would think it was only me experiencing these things!

I wouldnt let fear stop you, obviously recovering from a major op isnt going to be easy (i was just stupid and didnt consider it lol) but its well worth it in the end and I think most ladies who have had it done will tell you it was the best decision they have made :)

Just be prepared, whether you are a working mum or stay at home mum - you will need at least a few weeks of recovery. Im nearly at a week post op and still have limited use of my arms x

[Notfootball]

Hope you feel better soon Joey, what are the things the surgeons don't tell you? I've always wanted mine done but fear has stopped me.

[Joey8]

Update: Have had it done and now 6 days post op.

Boy it has been one rollercoaster ride. There was so much I didn't know. Recovery is HARD. I am having help washing, dressing, everything. And it is very painful.

I also was expecting to wake up with perfect boobs but its not the case. It can take up to several months for implants to settle and look natual at the moment i have frankenboobs!

I also suffered from a bit of post op blues and still suffering from 'morning boob' terrible pain in the mornings.

Really wished I had researched more as there is so much the surgeons dont tell you. I would have gone ahead with it either way but least I would have been better prepared.

I am exhausted, even walking around the house drains me of energy. And driving is a huge no no.

Thank god for my husband thats all i can say!

If you are planning on having this done, then please be prepared for a lot of recovery time!

[Joey8]

Ah thank you both, only a few days left...getting excited

[SnookyPooky]

I had mine done in 2005 in Cyprus (where I live). Only up to 250, under the muscle.
One of the best things I ever did, absolutely no regrets.

[FoxyHarlow123]

This gives lots of real life experiences, including pics.

www.realself.com/Breast-lift/reviews

[Joey8]

Ooh thanks I will check both those website out! Haha I know what I will be doing this friday night...researching boobs

[MadameLeBean]

Oh and just breast implants dot com is the forum I was addicted to.

[FoxyHarlow123]

I've had a breast reduction and the nipple isn't fully removed - it remains attached for the duration of the op. unless u have a massive reduction and substantial re positioning and then it's called a free nipple graft and it's removed fully but we're talking major major reductions. I had mo complications and no change in sensation. In fact, im probably a bit more sensatuve now if anything. Have u looked at realself? Amazing website. I was addicted in the run up to my surgery.

[Joey8]

Haha me neither yikes! Some patients lose feeling in the nipple afterwards and lose sensation...

Oh ok, no I can imagine! I finally get to a point where I don't have to worry about clothes fitting me...lol ah well, im still hoping they aren't going to be enormous. Impatient to see what they will look like now!

I only have until next week to wait so not long until I find out!

[NotSuchASmugMarriedNow]

I had a breast reduction at the spire this summer by this lady

www.spirehealthcare.com/southbank/Cosmetics-at-South-Bank/Cosmetic-Consultants/Miss-Joanna-Skillman/

Both her and the hospital were ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING

[Twinklestein]

Taking the nipple off!

I certainly wouldn't be doing that.

I didn't mean to give the impression that's impossible to find clothes, it's just more of a faff.

[Snoot]

I always thought Bravissimo must sell most it's clothes (Pepperberry?) to implantees! I used to buy my bras there, back in the ample-bosomed days ;-)

[Joey8]

Ooh thats cool, so lots of clothing options then. Im feeling better about the clothing issue already :-)

[Joey8]

Snoot - exactly right :-)

Ah thats great, glad your finding these posts helpful! Haha that is the only downside to weightloss- comes straight of the chest!

Loads of people have implants done these days. my friend looks after so many patients that come in and have it done. Older women, young women, women who have just had kids...and a lot of them down to losing shape in the breast not necessarily wanting to go bigger.

I would say definitely go for it :-) worth it if its going to fix your confidence and make you feel great, I know mine will!

[AngryFeet]

If you buy clothes from Bravissimo you should be ok as they do tops and dresses that are bigger in the bust by varying sizes :)

[Joey8]

Thank you MadameLeBean :-) I was tempted to go for the 290! But was told there wasnt much different between the 290 and 300? I wish I could go 280 though! Darn obesity screwing my life up lol!

I've always thought I have a small frame up top but got told that actually im quite broad so 300 wouldn't look out of place.

Twinklesetein - I did consider that option which would be a mastoplexy but it is a longer and more complicated procedure with a higher risk of something going wrong.

Also because im lacking fat/tissue there would be nothing to keep the skin in place and more of a chance of the nipple slipping. I've heard of this happening before.

But I was preferring that option until I fully researched it. The breast implants were the second best option - restoring shape to my boobs and giving them an uplift at the same time :-)

[Snoot]

I think the uplift is a much more serious operation isn't it? They take the nipple off and reposition it?

I'm very interested in this post , I'm currently trying to lose weight, I've dropped quite a lot already and my boobs are shrinking and sagging. I used to be a 32B/C when I was skinny, I've been in a 34E/36DD for the last few years and it's been the one positive about being bigger! I don't want to lose my boobs! I'd definitely consider implants once things have settled. I also love the idea of being able to go bra-less, all those summer dresses!

[Twinklestein]

I don't know much about it but you could have a reduction & uplift rather than just an augmentation? I've seen it done on TV with good results...