Donna’s Story
Donna's Story
Age: 36
Location: Kent
Treatment(s): Tummy Tuck
“I’m like a different person now. My confidence is sky high - it’s amazing how much it’s changed me, and my friends and family have definitely noticed a difference too.”
Donna is a 36-year-old school worker from Kent. After having three children, she was left with a lot of excess skin that she couldn’t shift. In December 2020, she had a tummy tuck with Bella Vou. Here she shares her story.
I have three children, aged 15, 12 and eight. I put on a lot of weight each time I was pregnant, then lost it again afterwards, and after my third child I lost a lot of weight and was left with a lot of excess skin. No matter how much I trained at the gym, I couldn’t get rid of it. For seven years I considered having a tummy tuck, but I wanted to get my weight down to where I wanted it before having the op.
A lot of people thought I didn’t need to have a tummy tuck, because they didn’t realise quite how bad things were for me. I hid it a lot - on holiday I’d wear an all-in-one swimsuit with a kaftan over the top, which I’d put on as soon as I was out of the pool. I couldn’t wear tight clothing as it would show everything, and I used to wear a tight bodysuit underneath my clothing to suck it all up, so no one really saw what I was seeing. My friend came round one day and I sat down on the sofa and took the bodysuit off. My belly was on my lap, and once she saw that, she changed her mind completely and thought that I was doing the best thing.
I thought really hard about it and looked into my options. Bella Vou was actually the only clinic I properly looked into. I found out about them online, and I researched them further and read a lot of reviews and other patients’ stories. I had a zoom consultation with Amir Sadr, which was brilliant. I felt really at ease talking to him about what the procedure would be like - I’d watched videos and seen before and after pictures, but he went into even more detail and gave me a clear picture of what it would be like and how I’d look afterwards.
I had a zoom consultation with Amir Sadr, which was brilliant. I felt really at ease talking to him about what the procedure would be like - I’d watched videos and seen before and after pictures, but he went into even more detail and gave me a clear picture of what it would be like and how I’d look afterwards.
Bella Vou is fairly local to me, and I liked that I wouldn’t have to travel far, I’d only have to be in for one night, and I thought it looked and seemed very professional. Two weeks after meeting Amir Sadr, I went in for the surgery. I wanted to get it done before Christmas as I knew I could relax and recover then before going back to work (although I work at a school, and going into another lockdown meant that I fortunately had longer to recover after all).
I went in during peak pandemic, and it was quite scary knowing I’d have to go in on my own, but the team made me feel really relaxed. I started to feel a bit teary being there alone, but the nurse was so kind and caring, he was absolutely amazing, and made me feel much more at ease. After the surgery, the team checked up on me all through the night. I felt really looked after.
Because they were so supportive, I could barely tell that this was happening during the pandemic. The team is so professional, and the clinic doesn’t look like a hospital at all until you go into theatre. It was lovely - the waiting room is nicer than my living room! I had a nice room with an en suite and a TV, and the team offered to order me a takeaway from a local restaurant - they really went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. I wouldn’t mind going back just to spend a night there!
The team is so professional, and the clinic doesn’t look like a hospital at all until you go into theatre. It was lovely - the waiting room is nicer than my living room!
Since the Christmas holidays were approaching, I went in for a follow-up examination just five days later. I walked in, standing up straight, and Amir said he couldn’t believe how much I’d recovered in such a short space of time, which gave me reassurance that I was on the right track. I knew that if I had any problems at all I could get in touch. A blister came up on my scar and I texted them about it. Amir called me back straight away and reassured me that this was normal and that it would go - which it did within five days.
I’m like a different person now. My confidence is sky high - it’s amazing how much it’s changed me, and my friends and family have definitely noticed a difference too.
There was certain clothing I couldn’t wear before, but now I wear whatever I want. At the gym I wear tighter clothing - cycling shorts and a vest top - which I’d never have done before. I went into a shop recently with my 15-year-old daughter; we both had our cycling shorts on post-gym and the shop assistant asked if we were sisters! I definitely wouldn’t have gotten that a few months ago. I’ve worn a bikini for the first time since having my babies too!
Would I do it again? Definitely.
I’m like a different person now. My confidence is sky high - it’s amazing how much it’s changed me, and my friends and family have definitely noticed a difference too.
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I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
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Whilst recovering I received a fantastic hamper of fresh fruit, biscuits and tea from Bella Vou! I am 2 weeks into my healing process and things are healing nicely. After 2 days rest, I was up and about doing my normal day to day things. I would highly recommend Bella Vou they are fantastic!
Martin
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I am so happy with the result, which Amir said will keep improving over the next few months, I’m more than happy with how it looks now, but bring it on!
Carrie
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Anonymous
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Gino Latino
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Anita Massimo
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I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
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Anon
★★★★★
I had a breast augmentation at Bella Vou 4 weeks ago and I am ecstatic with my results, the scars are so neat and tidy, I am healing so well. The surgeons, nursing staff and everyone who assisted me on my journey were amazing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get surgery. Best decision I have ever made. Thank you!
Anon
★★★★★
I have had 3 procedures now with Amir and I can honestly say, after having several cosmetic surgery with top plastic surgeons up and down the UK and in Poland, Amir is the best surgeon, my reasons why, professionalism, precise, skills are attention to detail and finesse is phenomenal.
★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful experience with Amir. I’m so happy I chose to go ahead with my procedure with BellaVou. My scars are barely visible and the customer service is incredible. I’ve had nothing but complements, and I feel much more confident. 10/10! Amir made me feel completely at ease, I didn’t feel nervous at all.
Katie Truscott
★★★★★
I am delighted with the results so far – web and scar tissue successfully removed and at last I am looking normal – I can already say it was the best thing I have done in a long time.
Spink
★★★★★
I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
Donna
★★★★★
Whilst recovering I received a fantastic hamper of fresh fruit, biscuits and tea from Bella Vou! I am 2 weeks into my healing process and things are healing nicely. After 2 days rest, I was up and about doing my normal day to day things. I would highly recommend Bella Vou they are fantastic!
Martin
★★★★★
Dr Amir & Nurse Jill made me feel at ease immediately. I couldn’t believe that throughout I was talking and laughing with Amir and Jill about all kinds of subjects. I would highly recommend Dr Amir & his team, nothing was too much trouble. The ambience in the clinic is so calming and the procedure was swift whilst each part of the process explained thoroughly.
Martin
★★★★★
The lip filler has been a perfect temporary solution for me and I absolutely love the look of having fuller lips. Bella Vou were excellent and really eased some of my concerns and for the first time, I really love my lips.
Joanne
★★★★★
I would 100% definitely recommend Bella Vue, especially for their kind, compassionate, caring and professional staff and Amir Nakhdjevani for his amazing results on my eyes.
Ann Faith
★★★★★
I am so happy with the result, which Amir said will keep improving over the next few months, I’m more than happy with how it looks now, but bring it on!
Carrie
