Breast Augmentation

Breast Enlargement Surgery

We spoke to Claire, a 38 year old self employed journalist who undertook breast augmentation surgery in April 2002.

What size were your breasts before surgery?

Before surgery my breasts were 36A and were once described as flaps by a well meaning friend ! They weren't that bad, but I'd lost a lot of weight and so they lacked fullness on the top which made them appear a bit droopy and flat.

What made you have your breasts enlarged?

Pure vanity!! I liked their general shape, but the size was out of proportion with my tall rangy frame and I felt that if they were larger, then my waist would appear smaller. I came into some money and felt that it was now or never, and really decided to do it on a bit of a whim to be truthful, I wasn't one of those people who had always wanted bigger breasts, but I had always wanted a better body shape. I did research it well once I'd decided and was very careful to choose the right surgeon for me.

What was the surgery like?

Painful ! I'm really good with pain usually so I really didn't think it would be a problem, but I just hadn't realized how much it would actually hurt and for how long afterwards. I was lucky because I work for myself, so I could afford to take it really easy, but I can't imagine what it must be like for people who have to go back to work after 2 weeks or less!. Just lifting my arm to open a cupboard hurt like hell for 3 weeks, wearing a seatbelt without holding it away from my chest was impossible as it was so sore. Driving over bumps in the road hurt too, and sleeping was a nightmare! I had pain in the morning as I got out of bed, it felt like they were going to fall off!! The pain in the morning lasted 4 - 5 months! which is really wearing after a while, it just gets you down. The worst thing about the pain was just how long it lasted, even a year later, I get the odd twinge now and again.

Are you pleased with the results?

Yes, I am now, there is a big improvement in my overall appearance and I now wear a 36C/D bra. My breasts are bigger and more in proportion to my frame. Also they are much fuller, so they give a more pert youthful appearance to my shape. I certainly enjoy more appreciative glances from the opposite sex than I have before.

Would you have breast augmentation surgery again?

Well that's a tough one, if I could go back to April 2002, then no to be honest knowing what I know now, I wouldn't put myself through it again, but it's hard, because I am pleased with the results and glad that I did it!

If I hadn't had it done, I would probably still want bigger breasts, so I would probably try a creme or other non surgical breast enlargement option like pills or something...