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Tina’s Story

Tina Cranfield 1

Alison's Story

Location: Essex

Age: 59

Treatment(s): Breast Augmentation

“I never thought this was possible. I can’t believe the change. I feel like a miracle has happened — like I’ve been reborn. This is me now.”

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After losing more than five stone, Tina chose a tummy tuck and breast uplift with Dr Radovan Boca to help her feel more comfortable, confident and ready to enjoy life with her grandchildren.

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At 59, Tina had reached a point where she wanted to feel more comfortable in her body and, most importantly, able to fully enjoy time with her grandchildren. 

Her decision to have surgery wasn’t driven by wanting to look a certain way in a bikini. It was much more personal than that. 

“I want to be able to enjoy my grandchildren,” Tina explains. “If they want to go to the swimming pool, they want me to go with them. If they want to go to the beach, they want me to go to the beach. I’d like to be able to do all these things.” 

After losing more than five stone over the course of a year, Tina was at her ideal weight and ready to address the excess skin and changes to her body that remained after her weight loss. 

A New Shape, A Comprehensive Surgical Plan

Tina had first met Dr Radovan Boca the previous year, hoping to have a tummy tuck. But rather than immediately recommending surgery, Rado told her she needed to lose more weight first. 

It wasn't the answer Tina had hoped for, but she trusted his advice and continued working towards a healthier, more stable weight. Over the following year, Tina lost more than five stone. 

When she returned, Rado was able to assess her body after this significant weight loss and put together a comprehensive surgical plan tailored to her new shape and the changes she wanted to address. Her surgery included a tummy tuck, breast reduction and uplift, alongside back contouring with liposuction. 

For Tina, the fact that Rado had initially told her to wait was an important part of her experience. He hadn't simply agreed to operate because she wanted surgery; he wanted her to reach a point where surgery could be performed more safely and achieve the best possible outcome for her. 

“It’s not anything like a hospital”

For Tina, the experience at Bella Vou began long before the operating theatre. 

She describes the hospital as feeling more like a luxury hotel than a traditional hospital environment, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment she arrived. 

“You walk in here and it’s like walking into a first-class hotel. It’s not anything like a hospital. Everybody is just so lovely and so nice.” 

For someone preparing for major surgery, that sense of comfort and care became an important part of Tina’s experience. 

Surgery Day

Tina underwent her combined procedure with Dr Radovan Boca, beginning with back contouring and liposuction before moving on to the breast reduction and uplift and tummy tuck. 

The aim was to remove excess tissue following her significant weight loss and restore a more balanced shape across her abdomen, waist, back and breasts. 

Dr Boca described Tina as being at her ideal weight and said the team was excited to help her achieve the changes she had been working towards.

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“I never ever thought this was possible”

The morning after surgery, Tina was already beginning to see the difference. 

Although she had some bruising, she was struck by the change to her abdomen — something she had found difficult to imagine before surgery. 

“I never ever thought this was possible. I just can’t believe that it’s all gone. “I’m gobsmacked and over the moon.” 

Her reaction was unmistakably emotional.

“IT's everythign I've ever wanted, and more!”

Looking back at the result, Tina says she feels she has achieved far more than she initially imagined. 

For her, the surgery represents the opportunity to move forward feeling comfortable in her body and able to embrace the experiences she had been hoping to share with her grandchildren. 

“I feel like he’s given me everything. Everything that I’ve ever wanted and more.” 

And perhaps her simplest words say the most: 

“This is me.”

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Considering surgery after significant weight loss?

Looking back at the result, Tina says she feels she has achieved far more than she initially imagined. 

For her, the surgery represents the opportunity to move forward feeling comfortable in her body and able to embrace the experiences she had been hoping to share with her grandchildren. 

“I feel like he’s given me everything. Everything that I’ve ever wanted and more.” 

And perhaps her simplest words say the most: 

“This is me.”

Every patient’s circumstances, anatomy and goals are different. If you have experienced significant weight loss and are considering surgery to address excess skin or changes to your body, a consultation with our specialist team can help you understand what options may be appropriate for you.
At Bella Vou, consultations are complimentary and there is no obligation to proceed. Our team will take the time to understand what you would like to achieve and discuss your options openly, so you can make a decision that feels right for you. 

Book your complimentary consultation with Bella Vou

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