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Breast Reduction Surgery - Looking for Recommendations

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stripeyme · 04/04/2020 23:44

Coronavirus lockdown has crystalized my mind - afters decades of hating my large breasts, I'm done. Once the lockdown is over, I'm going to get reduction surgery booked. I'm looking for surgeon recommendation or advise on next steps please. I've read up on the procedure but am not sure how to find and choose a hospital and surgeon. Any advice welcome.

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Barkingfuckingdogs · 04/04/2020 23:47

Whereabouts are you?

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stripeyme · 04/04/2020 23:56

Surrey or London

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Barkingfuckingdogs · 05/04/2020 09:13

Oh ok, my surgeon was incredible but I'm north west.

justoffshift · 05/04/2020 09:17

Mr Price in Cambridge. Highly recommend him for both nhs and private work (work with him and had work done by him!)

justoffshift · 05/04/2020 09:19

Sorry, Mr Irwin! Getting my surgeons mixed up there.

Duchessofealing · 05/04/2020 09:19

Tatler do a good surgeon guide every year. I found the surgeon I’m planning to use for mine on there and ran him past my oncologist who said he is a good one (I’m wanting one side altered to even up after breast cancer). I haven’t used him yet (saving up and building courage!) but my oncologist said that all the Tatler recommendations were good and it’s a starting point if nothing more.

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stripeyme · 05/04/2020 17:28

Thank you all so much. Realistically I probably need someone within an hour or so of London as I want to do it as quietly as possible and would be aiming to get back to work etc as quickly as possible.

I did look at going abroad to save money but I think, on balance, I rather pay more to be close to home and not have to fly in the early recovery days. Has anyone gone this route?

When does the tatler guide come out normaly?

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stripeyme · 05/04/2020 17:30

although im sure I could handle a train back from Cambridge I guess. How much does the cost vary? If I'm budgeting 6-7k am I in the right ballpark these days?

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babasaclover · 05/04/2020 17:36

I had it done on NHS 13 years ago and be aware that you will need 4/5 weeks off work.

Immensely happy though, literally life changing for me

PrincessHoneysuckle · 05/04/2020 17:37

Make sure your surgeon is a member of B.A.A.P.S British association of aesthetic plastic surgeons.If you google the ones in your area shouldnt be hard to find.

Duchessofealing · 05/04/2020 19:31

The Tatler guide is online, it’s just updated annually - I was budgeting 10k, but I’m complicated having already had a lumpectomy.

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stripeyme · 05/04/2020 23:27

Duchess can't you get funding from the NHS since its a cancer complication! (once all the madness is over of course).

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Duchessofealing · 06/04/2020 00:36

Thanks stripeyme, but the guy I want doesn’t do NHS, and not sure I would even be approved - I’m just a bit wonkey, not sick 😊

fallfallfall · 06/04/2020 00:49

Surgery is mainly done as “day surgery” but i was under anesthetic for 2.5 hours. A reliable person accompanies you home and places you in bed. Venturing to the toilet is a two person job for the first day. No showers and a bound chest for 1-2 weeks. I’m a rather rare lot and was able to do dishes and laundry during this period no major cooking though. Your not taking a train home and returning to work in 5 short days...

ilovecherries · 06/04/2020 08:40

I was in for two nights, and even then wasn’t really well enough to go home (anaesthetic complication rather than surgical). Then had to go weekly for dressings for a month. So go as near to home as you can. My nearest private hospital was 90 mins away by car, and I found the journey home, and the return for dressings two days later very hard. After that it wasn’t an issue, except I did need someone yo drive me.

ilovecherries · 06/04/2020 08:47

Day surgery is less common in U.K., a one night stay is more standard. I had a bra rather than a binder, and showering depends on type of dressings you have. Look at your contract carefully and go somewhere where all aftercare is included and revisions if necessary. I had mine done a year ago, and am very glad I did but my result isn’t great and I was due to have a substantial revision this month - which of course is currently postponed.

fallfallfall · 06/04/2020 20:38

ilovecherries what results are not quite as you hoped?
i was on your thread last year.

ilovecherries · 06/04/2020 21:04

I’m just a bit of a mess, fall. Very misshapen, asymmetrical, still can’t wear a bra because of the odd shape I am, and still an F/FF (which tbf, is a lot smaller than the K I used to be, but not what I was expecting! The hospital have agreed to a revision, but I’ve decided I don’t want to have more surgery with the same surgeon, so I am going elsewhere.

ilovecherries · 06/04/2020 21:04

Was meant to be having it on 28th, but has been delayed indefinitely.

fallfallfall · 06/04/2020 21:24

i understand. i'm pleased with my symmetry and size but the lower incision under my breasts extends all the way to mid point to my arm pits (middle of the sides) now this line forms a point...
now i will focus on weight loss to reach better BMI and then try some toning (with a personal trainer) but if these little "wings" remain i might consider a surgical review.

AngelsWithSilverWings · 06/04/2020 22:36

I had a reduction 3 years ago. I'm really pleased with the result. I was in hospital for three nights.

I got a recommendation from a friend who is a doctor. He told me who he thought was the best surgeon that he has worked with. He told me that she was well known for her neat stitching and good results.

I made an appointment for a free mini consultation with her and knew she was the right surgeon for me after our half an hour meeting.

She's is Essex based so probably a bit far out for you.

I do recommend having a free mini consultation if they are offered at any of your local private hospitals. Mine was quite thorough and helped me fully understand what was involved.

My procedure cost £5600 and covered after care for a year. Included in that was additional day surgery to have a little tidy up to remove "dog ears" which are little flaps of skin under your arms that can be left behind after the swelling has gone down and the wounds have healed.

justoffshift · 09/04/2020 12:05

Mine was 5,400 a year ago at Spire Lea in Cambridge. I was back at work after a week (desk nhs job) driving after 2 weeks. You won't be able to handle getting a train back in my opinion. I had surgery on Wednesday and came out Friday afternoon.

justoffshift · 09/04/2020 12:06

Also my surgeon is NHS too and is our reconstructive surgeon for plastics etc
In my nhs department. Excellent work, backed up by a couple of doctor friends who have worked with him.

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stripeyme · 09/04/2020 15:27

thank you guys for continuing to share all your really helpful information. has made me more determined than ever to get it one. You've helped me narrow it down to local and stop even investigating the foreign options. Please keep the info coming. if anyone can specifically recommend a hospital or surgeon around the London/Surrey borders I'd love to hear about them, either here or in a pm.

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Poppygirl19 · 13/05/2021 15:56

Hi, would you mind telling me who your surgeon was please? I'm NW and considering a BR. Thank you

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