Victoria ‘s story
Victoria 's Story
Treatment(s): Mummy Makeover
Location: Exeter
“It’s hands down the best decision I have ever made. If I needed anything else done in future, I would always return to Bella Vou and Amir. ”
Victoria is a 32-year-old illustrator and beauty shop owner from Exeter. After having a baby, she worked hard to get back into a shape she felt happy with, but stubborn fat, excess skin and deflated breasts left her feeling ashamed of her body. In September 2018 she decided to have a full ‘Mummy Makeover’, which included a tummy tuck, liposuction and a breast lift. Here she tells her story, including how she’s feeling two and a half years on.
After gaining six and a half stone in my pregnancy and having a 10lb baby, I completely lost all of my confidence. Through healthy eating, exercise and a lot of hard work I lost four and a half stone, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t tone the excess skin or get rid of the stubborn fat on my hips, and my breasts and stomach were deflated, sagging and horrible to look at. I was ashamed of my body and I desperately wanted to feel like myself again. I knew I had to go down the surgery route, so I started researching my options.
I researched for about a year to understand more about the processes and things to look for in a quality surgeon. I lived in Kent at the time, and I had several consultations in London and local areas. After my first meeting with Amir, I knew that I wanted to go with Bella Vou.
I was made to feel individual, important and in the best hands, and I am so happy I made the decision to trust Amir. We made the decision together to go for the full ‘Mummy Makeover’ to achieve the aesthetics I wanted: a full tummy tuck with muscle repair, liposuction and a breast lift with implants. Lots of options were discussed but these were the right ones for me.
I was ashamed of my body and I desperately wanted to feel like myself again. I knew I had to go down the surgery route, so I started researching my options.
I was never pressured to go for the full Mummy Makeover all at once, I knew I was able to have my breast lift and tummy tuck separately, but I chose to have everything done at once so that there was just one operation and one recovery. I’m a busy mum so I was conscious about needing to be mobile again as quickly as possible, especially after reading some horror stories online, but Amir reassured me that he’d have me standing up and moving as quickly as possible after surgery.
The hospital in East Grinstead was lovely, and I had a beautiful, big, private room. Amir met me in the morning to mark up and talk through any questions I had. His confidence and patience made me feel comforted and at ease.
Whilst in recovery and over the next few days in hospital, I was really well looked after, and Amir visited me regularly to check how I was and to check my progress. This was amazing and I feel like it’s something you wouldn’t get with other surgeons.
I bruised like a peach from the liposuction which was uncomfortable, but I barely felt any discomfort in my breasts and stomach and I was only on pain relief for a few days. I did have a small seroma following the surgery on my tummy, and small complications are understandable after such big surgery, but I was seen as many times as I wanted by Amir and he was always so detailed with his care. He worked his magic, had me standing up straight and moving from day one, and I recovered really quickly. The team at Bella Vou were in regular contact with me too, which was lovely.
Whilst in recovery and over the next few days in hospital, I was really well looked after, and Amir visited me regularly to check how I was and to check my progress. This was amazing and I feel like it’s something you wouldn’t get with other surgeons.
The overall healing process does take time, and is still taking place two and a half years on, so I’d urge you not to expect instant results. After major surgery, your body has to do a lot of adjustment, and of course I’ve had to continue exercising and eating healthily to maintain the results that I wanted. It’s totally worth it though.
It makes me tearful to think how much this surgery has changed my life and made me feel like me again. I had such a lack of body confidence and a poor mindset, but now I love my body again and go about my life without worrying about how I look. I feel confident in clothes and out of them now, which has improved my relationship and given me a new lease of life. The muscle repair helped me to be able to exercise better and I feel stronger too.
It’s hands down the best decision I have ever made. If I needed anything else done in future, I would always return to Bella Vou and Amir.
Treatments
Tummy tuck
Breast Augmentation
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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
I honestly couldn’t be happier. I never thought I would love myself again and I already am in love with my new body. If you have any hesitation- go and see Amir at Bella Vou and I’m sure he can make your dreams come true.
Anonymous
★★★★★
Three weeks on from my procedures, from the front, you cannot even tell that I have had anything done. There is no scarring visible at all. Behind my ears are slightly red but they are healing beautifully. When I look at the work of other surgeons who are lauded on here, there really is no comparison with the excellence of Amir’s work.
★★★★★
Thank You very much to the Bella Vou Team for everything I am so grateful. I am really excited about the future and am most grateful to Bella Vou for a great job. I have already experimented with the shops and found a big smile on my face when trying outfits on for my daughter’s wedding!
Allison
★★★★★
From the first consultation, Amir made me feel completely at ease, answered any questions I had for him and, him and his team acted very professionally. I had gynecomastia surgery and was very concerned about it, especially the recovery time. I was reassured that I would recover very quickly and, true to his word, I was back at work within 5 days with no pain and great results!!
Gino Latino
★★★★★
Amir is an amazing surgeon, after having botched surgery 7 years ago and never feeling happy with my result, I went to Amir who was very professional explained that he will correct but not to expect a miracle and that is what he did, my body no longer looks saggy and old, he has made me love my body again, I’m so pleased with the result and have already recommended Amir to two of my friends.
Rachel
★★★★★
Would definitely recommend to friends and family .. the staff at Bella Vou are lovely kind and caring and are there for you every step of the way which really reassured me and made me feel at ease 🙂
Anita Massimo
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
I’ve had a re-occurring shoulder injury for the past 4-5 years, after my very first session with Nikki I noticed a big difference in pain reduction & mobility. After five more sessions, I don’t have any pain & I am able to train as hard as I like without any limitations. I would highly recommend Nikki to anyone.
Ollie
★★★★★
Bella Vou was not my first choice but after a friend recommended going, I did. To say it was a pleasant experience would not be exaggerating. The whole clinic staff we friendly and helpful. They made me feel they were generally interested in me and what I had come to have done. I would definitely go back.
Becky
★★★★★
After my very first session with Nikki I noticed a big difference in pain reduction & mobility. After five more sessions, I don’t have any pain & I am able to train as hard as I like without any limitations. I would highly recommend Nikki to anyone.
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
