Cosmetic Surgery Today Forum

would you have anymore surgery done? it can be addictive

i have had botox and semi-permanent make-up but never anything big done. I have considered breast augmentation and even had a consultation but decided it wasn't really the right time for me. But i think it is certainly something i will look into in the future as i have had such great experiences with what i have had done so far

how did you find the experience? i was told after the op it can be quite sore or painful for a few days, and you have to be careful with them for a while!

after having tow children and breastfeeding i really want to have my boobs done but i'm really nervous about having implants. dont want to look to false. i keep reading about macrolane. has anyone else had this?

I had macrolane as i've never had much of a cleavage and could never fill bras the way i wanted too
I was really pleased with the result, my boobs looked great and i had such a confidence boost - basically i went in wiithout a bust and come out with one!

the surgeon injected 100ml in each breast and then manipulated it to get a nice shape - it took less than an hour! i was given painkillers to take for the first night but didnt need to take them after that

i'll be back to get mine done again ready for summer!!

As it is only an injection there is no scarring, but usually lasts longer than a few months, more like 6-8 i think.

But you have to have it topped up when your boobs go saggy and flat again - well i suppose you dont have to but you'd be really dissappointed with a flat chest after a great cleavage for a few months wouldnt you!

has anyone else had Macrolane, or has anyone considered a boob job and/or Macrolane and chosen one over the other? whats the difference between just having macrolane and having a full boob job?

Hi,

I agree with botox mum, it does sound a bit like a 'quick fix' solution. Surely if you're unhappy with your breasts you're unhappy with them, and getting a temporary solution won't make that problem go away.

What do you think?

Problems with your body image surely lie deeper than a temporary bigger bust. Maybe people shoudl learn to be happy with what they have got and learn to live with it, and not be so desperate and dependant for fake/temporary/unnatural solutions

why cant people be happy with what they have?

why would you want to put unnatural and potentially dangerous prodcuts and substances into your body - you can read hundreds of cosmetic surgery 'horror' stories and you have to ask is it worth the risk? surely you can never be 100% absolutely certain that something won't go wrong.

plastic or cosmetic surgery is still major SURGERY and has serious risks. i think what some women put themsleves through is dangerous and stupid

do you think everyone who has cosmetic or plastic surgery is vain? feeling like they need to conform to a sterotype of what a beautiful woman looks like? people do it for loads of reasons, medical aswell, not just pure vanity

do you have any arguments against teeth braces? how many millions of people have those to get nice straight teeth and perfect smile? are they vain? whats the difference, where do you draw the line?

surely you must understand that breast reductions can be for medical reasons, as can many other procedures

17th April 2009

Anne aged 53 Belfast

I came here with my husband a few weeks ago to see for myself what Praque was like and also to introduce

myself to Dr.Zuzana Cerna.  I had my consultation and pre-operative medical.  My first impression was how

professional and explanative she was of my procedure, face and neck lift. Dr. Cerna was so genuine and

sensitive to my needs.  She was also so very gentle.  She explained my procedure in detail.  I felt so at

ease with her and her staff.  I had no hesitation to fly back to Prague on 13 April and to have my procedure

on 14th April. 
I had the procedure carried out on Tuesday 7.30am with no complications at all.  I was introduced to the

anaesthetist whow as charming as were the nurses at the clinic.  The nurse were so attentative, throughout

the night as I had to stay overnight.  Also Dr. Cerna keep checking on me and changing my bandages.

My husband collected me from the clinic which is approximately 2 mins walk from the apartment.  I recommend

apartment number 2 as it has a beautiful sunny balcony.  The apartments are so modern and clean, I felt at

home.  Bring your laptop as you can watch uk television on the internet.  On returning to the apartment which

is next door to Dr. Cernas surgery, she changed my bandages everyday.  I had swelling and bruising but that

is to be expected.  Yesterday 17.4, I went out for a walk with my husband and just wore a scarf on my head

and I felt great.

I would have no hesitation on recommending Dr. Cerna and her team at Laderma clinic in Prague to any of  my

family and friends.  I is now 23April and it has now been nine days post op.  I have bruising but still no

pain, but it can be covered up by makeup.  My husband says I look 10 years younger, he's very happy.

Every morning I wash my hair as Dr. Cerna told me to do this and I feel it is healing more everyday.  Every

evening myself and my husband go out for dinner, there are some lovely restaurants here.  Food and drink is

very cheap.  I still have no pain and cant believe how well everything has went.  No complications at all.

I will definitely be back in October to have my lower eyelids done.  I leave here on Saturday 25th April and

will miss this place, it is so friendly and interesting.

Hello,
This is certainly something that you would not want to enter into lightly. My main advice would be to research, and keep on asking questions. It’s generally a a good indication of the responsibility and professionalism of a surgeon that your concerns are discussed in detail before any operation takes place and you are aware of any complications or side effects that may occur, no matter how rare.
If answers are hard to come by then I’d advise you to consider this as a warning sign and start looking for a different surgeon. After all, you can take as long as you want selecting a surgeon you feel comfortable with, but you will be living with the results for the rest of your life.
With regards to getting cosmetic surgery abroad. Yes there are certainly some massive savings to be had in comparison with standard US and UK prices. My advice would be to investigate this through a reputable company that have direct connections with the surgeon in the country you want to go to. Such companies will often help you org anise your entire trip and look after you during your stay.

Hi,

If you are going to have an appointment with a cosmetic dentist you should know what to expect. There are many things that patients who go to cosmetic dentists go through in their appointments. These include various examinations and discussions that involve teeth and the needs that one has for cosmetic dentistry.

Various examinations are going to be used in a typical cosmetic dentistry visit. X-rays are used to help with allowing the dentist to get a better idea of the conditions that the patient's teeth are in.

The use of intraoral photographs is common in many visits with cosmetic dentists. These photographs are taken through a camera that goes into the patient's mouth so that it will be easier to get a closer look at the teeth that the patient wanted to get worked upon. Photographs can also be used to check on the gums of the patient.

Impressions of your teeth can be used in many cases as well. An impression works in that your teeth are placed in a plaster model that will be used to help the dentist to see what patterns are featured among your teeth. This is important for teeth straightening purposes.