Mother of two tells about her breast augmentation experience with Dr Roberto Viel, Harley Street, London
It is tough being a mum of two kids physically, and whilst I don’t have any regrets about having my children, my body is not what it used to be. I decided to start Googling plastic surgeons in London, and I came across these Italian twin plastic surgeons who have been practising for more than twenty years in London as well as a few other surgeons.
The consultation – breast augmentation with implants
It was really hard admitting to myself that I needed cosmetic surgery. In my twenties, I swore that I would never do any plastic surgery, then my first child was born, and I watched my body bounce back into shape after about 9 months, but my breasts had lost some volume but I was still ok with them. Then, my baby boy was born 2 years laters, and he was a little guzzler, always hungry, and I breastfed him for 6 months. My boobs, in my opinion were a disaster and certainly not what they used to be. The top part of my breasts had hollowed out and they look more droopy – scarily they reminded me of my mother’s breasts. I didn’t feel great in clothes, dreaded bikinis or any figure-hugging tops.
I booked a few consultations, and I saw several surgeons before coming across Dr Roberto Viel on Harley Street, London. I liked him because he was very approachable, and he explained the procedure to me, the risks and the benefits in leyman terms. Most important for me was that he had over 20 years of experience and that experience for me came over during the consultation. Compared to the other surgeons, he listened to what I wanted. I told him that I only wanted to go up a cup size to look natural and he agreed. I was originally a C cup, and after my two children, I went back to B cup, and I just wanted to restore my youthful breasts. During my research, I found that Dr Roberto’s best quality as a cosmetic surgeon was that he could make breast augmentations look extremely natural, and that for me was crucial. He was able to tell me why he was going to place my implants on top of the muscle rather than under the muscle; he explained carefully where he would place the incision; and he explained what type of implants he will use – silicon in my case. He told me that he would use a high-tech silcon implant made with adhesive silicon so if in theory you sliced the implant in half the silicon would remain in its casing. I had mentally signed on the dotted line.
I came home and told my husband my crazy idea for my birthday present, and he was not overly thrilled with the idea but eventually agreed to the whole thing.
Surgery Day
I was a little nervous about the procedure, and the night before I couldn’t sleep thinking that maybe the whole idea was a little silly. I had two young kids, and what was the point in taking such risks. However, before I knew it I was at the surgery, and the anaesthetist was talking through the sedation. My husband sat with me also as the nurse explained all the post-operative care – I guess that was his department. I was thinking of milking the recovery for all it was worth. Then, they told me they were ready for me in theatre. Within minutes of being on the operating table, I assume I was asleep within seconds.
It almost felt like a good 8 hours sleep – actually I was told by Dr Roberto that it was just 1hour – I felt a little sleepy from the sedation. I opened my eyes, spoke a little with the nurses – mouth was very dry from the sedation, but I fell back to sleep for another hour. My husband was back in the clinic by the time I woke up again, and he looked a little stressed and tired. He later explained that he was a little nervous, and was relieved that I was ok – he told me his imagination was starting to go a little wild in the coffee shop just round the corner. A few hours later, I was ready to go home. I couldn’t believe that I was on the other side – I had done my long awaited boobjob. Finally. After days of contemplation, and worrying and decided on the surgery, that was all over now. I just had to wait for the results.
Because of the anaesthesia I felt no pain for the first couple of hours after the surgery, and I headed home to bed, and slept. It wasn’t a particularly comfortable first night sleep because I was half-excited, and half worried that I was going to crush these new breasts. Then for the next few days they were tender and sore – it felt similar to the feeling when your breasts are first engorged with milk after birth.
2 Week later
The unveiling took place 2 week later back at the clinic, and I had the stitches removed, but I was still forced to wear a sports bra, day and night for a further 2 weeks. It was more uncomfortable then the recovery of the surgery. The breast augmentation surgery itself was fine - the breasts were tender but overall manageable. I was a little worried that they were looking a bit more perky than I had bargained for, but Dr Roberto assured me that it was fine, and it would fall and resume a more natural contour.
1 month later
Well, my husband is delighted.
He actually thanked Dr Roberto profusely – I had never seen him look so enthusiastic about anything. I think he seemed more thankful than me, and muttered why we hadn’t thought about this earlier. My breasts looked even better than pre-babies. They had shape, size, and I think I have even better boobs than any 21 year girl. What a thrill. I am honestly so pleased and relieved with the whole experience.
3 months later
I am expecting baby number 3 unexpectedly.
Author: Patient from 2010 shares her experience.
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