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Louise’s Story

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Louise's Story

Age: 47
Location: West Sussex
Treatment(s): Tummy Tuck

“When I compare my new body to how I looked before Amir worked his magic the difference is like night and day. My biggest regret is that I wish I knew of him before I chose my original surgeon.”

Louise before her Tummy Tuck Louise one week after her Tummy Tuck
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO CONSIDER TUMMY TUCK?

I was referred to consultant plastic surgeon Mr Amir Nakhdjevani for major revision surgery following three botched procedures performed by another UK-based plastic surgeon. I knew nothing about Amir when he was first recommended to me but I was most impressed by him at my first consultation.

My journey is a very long one as I had weight loss surgery (open gastric bypass) in 2007, followed by two further revision surgeries due to complications. Despite complications I lost over half my body weight, but the downside of my weight loss resulted in endless rolls of loose skin in several areas; notably my tummy, arms, thighs and my horrible saggy breasts.

Following extensive research I eventually settled on a reputable and well-known plastic surgery clinic and on a surgeon who had operated on several friends without issue. Sadly my choice of surgeon proved to be a bad one as having opted to have three procedures at the same time in October 2015 – a weight loss tummy tuck, arm lift and breast uplift – the outcome of all three surgeries fell well short of what I had expected. This was a very bitter and costly pill to swallow given the nearly £20,000 price tag.

My tummy tuck was an unmitigated disaster as I was left with ugly, crooked horizontal and vertical scars, a badly positioned tummy button, a very visible muffin top (despite being told this would go), and lumps on both hips just above the horizontal scar line. Even worse though was the huge bulge I was left with in my pubic area which was almost like having a third breast. Needless to say I was absolutely distraught with the results – I had paid nearly £20,000 to be butchered.

When I first met Amir, he advised that all three surgeries needed to be corrected, but we agreed the greatest priority was major revision to my abdominoplasty, as he had concerns about the integrity of my abdominal wall. Amir assured me that he could improve things considerably, although he was also careful to stress you can never guarantee the extent of the improvement until the patient is “on the table” due to revision surgery being more complex.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BELLA VOU?

Given my negative experience of plastic surgery before going to Amir at his Bella Vou clinic in Tunbridge Wells, I was understandably very nervous about undergoing further procedures. Thankfully, Amir was recommended as somebody who had the skill to perform the kind of complex revision surgery I needed.

I don’t deny it was a big decision to choose a surgeon whose name I did not know, but I am so glad I chose Amir. Amir exudes professionalism and complete integrity, and I am so very grateful he agreed to take on my case as I was desperate to improve my mangled figure. I am finally able to look in the mirror again without crying almost every day when confronted by the visible reminders of my first very negative experience of plastic surgery.

How did you find your pre-surgical experience?

My experience of body sculpting surgery with Bella Vou has been wonderful. My initial contact with Lisa Wakeman was very friendly and professional. My consultations with Amir Nakhdjevani were both professional and informative. I knew I needed skin removal surgery but I wasn’t sure what procedures could be performed. Amir was able to explain fully with examination of my body and drawing diagrams of what the surgery would entail. After my initial consultation, I had a few more questions and he happily saw me again to clarify my concerns. I felt fully confident in his ability to give me the fantastic results which I have now.

WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE, IN SURGERY?

The results of the tummy tuck revision Amir performed are remarkable as thanks to his skills and abilities there is barely any evidence of the original surgery. After a year of terrible upset and disappointment Amir has restored my faith in the plastic surgery world and has given me hope that in time I can have a body that fits me again.

Has it been worth it?

Absolutely! Amir is an absolute genius and he is the only surgeon that will ever operate on me again. When I compare my new body to how I looked before Amir worked his magic the difference is like night and day. My biggest regret is that I wish I knew of him before I chose my original surgeon.

I’m delighted with my appearance now. Having lived with the results of the botched abdominoplasty in particular for nearly a year, there were times when I thought I would be unhappy with my body forever. I feel very fortunate that I am now able to move forward to the next chapter with a new-found confidence and that is all thanks to Amir and Bella Vou.

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