BODY CHECK

My husband bought me a £13.5k ‘mummy makeover’, including a boob job and tummy tuck – and I’m FINALLY confident enough to take my clothes off

A MUM has revealed how her husband forked out £13,500 on a “mummy makeover” following the birth of her kids.

Jamie-Louise Fitton, 33, from Stockport, Manchester, underwent a tummy tuck and a breast augmentation earlier this year and said she feels like a “new woman”.

In June 2018, she underwent her mummy makeover with Dr Gary Ross at BMI Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle.

Jamie said: “I knew from the moment I met Gary he was the surgeon for me. It was a five-hour operation but I went back to work straight away.

“I think Gary is a miracle worker and I can’t believe the results he’s achieved, he’s honestly changed my life.

Read the full article here.

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has chosen body image as the theme for its Mental Health Awareness Week this year.

 

“Body image issues can affect all of us at any age. During the week we will be publishing new research, considering some of the reasons why our body image can impact the way that we feel, campaigning for change and publishing practical tools.”

 

The increased awareness of the impact of a negative body image on personal well being often leads to patients requesting cosmetic interventions. Recently Stephen Powis National Medical Director of NHS England has endorsed the view that providers should be officially registered and trained to spot people with body-image or other mental-health issues. For Cosmetic Surgery the Royal College of Surgeons have introduced the RCS Certification Scheme through which clinicians receive formal training as part of a professional masterclass. Patients are able to access this register in a similar manner in which those patients wishing to undergo non surgical cosmetic treatments can access the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners registry.

 

Mr Gary Ross who became the first cosmetic surgeon to be certified through the Royal College of Surgeons in 2017 and has been using psychological screening tools for a number of years has seen an increase in patients requesting cosmetic surgery.

 

“There has been an increase in patients requesting cosmetic surgery in recent years and there has also been an increase in requests from patients with underlying psychological issues”

 

Mr Gary Ross has piloted a direct referral pathway with CBT clinics, who are a specialist nationwide provider of psychological healthcare services in order to provide an effective and efficient means of assessment for patients.

 

“I have been referring all young patients under 21 and all patients with a past history of psychological issues and any patient in which there has been a concern following psychological screening to CBT clinics for further assessment of their psychological needs, especially in regards to the presence of Body Dysmorphia or Eating Disorder”

 

“This pilot has been well received by patients and gives patients, clinicians and providers reassurances that cosmetic surgery is in the patients best interest. For many patients I believe a formal assessment should be mandatory prior to consideration of cosmetic surgery”

 

There is now increased awareness amongst society that there are pros/cons and risks of cosmetic procedures and the need for patients to be fully informed. The psychological risks are often overlooked and it is refreshing that the cosmetic industry is highlighting the awareness of psychological well being in order to prevent avoidable harm.

 

Although the majority of patients describe an improvement being following cosmetic surgery it is important that cosmetic surgery should not be seen as a quick fix and patients well being in both the short and long term need to be considered both physically and mentally.

 

Mr Ross adds “Through long term outcome studies we are now beginning to understand the importance of patient selection and to predict those patients who are most likely to benefit from cosmetic surgery and most importantly those patients who may be at risk”

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has chosen body image as the theme for its Mental Health Awareness Week this year.

 

“Body image issues can affect all of us at any age. During the week we will be publishing new research, considering some of the reasons why our body image can impact the way that we feel, campaigning for change and publishing practical tools.”

 

The increased awareness of the impact of a negative body image on personal well being often leads to patients requesting cosmetic interventions. Recently Stephen Powis National Medical Director of NHS England has endorsed the view that providers should be officially registered and trained to spot people with body-image or other mental-health issues. For Cosmetic Surgery the Royal College of Surgeons have introduced the RCS Certification Scheme through which clinicians receive formal training as part of a professional masterclass. Patients are able to access this register in a similar manner in which those patients wishing to undergo non surgical cosmetic treatments can access the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners registry.

 

Mr Gary Ross who became the first cosmetic surgeon to be certified through the Royal College of Surgeons in 2017 and has been using psychological screening tools for a number of years has seen an increase in patients requesting cosmetic surgery.

 

“There has been an increase in patients requesting cosmetic surgery in recent years and there has also been an increase in requests from patients with underlying psychological issues”

 

Mr Gary Ross has piloted a direct referral pathway with CBT clinics, who are a specialist nationwide provider of psychological healthcare services in order to provide an effective and efficient means of assessment for patients.

 

“I have been referring all young patients under 21 and all patients with a past history of psychological issues and any patient in which there has been a concern following psychological screening to CBT clinics for further assessment of their psychological needs, especially in regards to the presence of Body Dysmorphia or Eating Disorder”

 

“This pilot has been well received by patients and gives patients, clinicians and providers reassurances that cosmetic surgery is in the patients best interest. For many patients I believe a formal assessment should be mandatory prior to consideration of cosmetic surgery”

 

There is now increased awareness amongst society that there are pros/cons and risks of cosmetic procedures and the need for patients to be fully informed. The psychological risks are often overlooked and it is refreshing that the cosmetic industry is highlighting the awareness of psychological well being in order to prevent avoidable harm.

 

Although the majority of patients describe an improvement being following cosmetic surgery it is important that cosmetic surgery should not be seen as a quick fix and patients well being in both the short and long term need to be considered both physically and mentally.

 

Mr Ross adds “Through long term outcome studies we are now beginning to understand the importance of patient selection and to predict those patients who are most likely to benefit from cosmetic surgery and most importantly those patients who may be at risk”

 

In our next vlog of the series, we look at what patients may consider when deciding whether they need a breast reduction or breast lift. The two surgeries have two different purposes despite being relatively similar. This is the main reason why patients may be weighing up what option would be best for them before they go through the surgery. Before going into more detail, let’s look at the difference between a mastopexy and breast reduction surgery.

A mastopexy/breast lift involves lifting and tightening the existing skin in the breast area. This essentially helps the breasts to appear fuller and less aged.

A breast reduction involves the removal of skin and volume from the breast tissue to make the appearance of the breasts appear smaller.

There can be some cases where rather than choosing between having a breast reduction or breast lift, patients require both in order to get the results they require. There are two case studies provided in the video; the first shows an example of a breast lift being used. There has also been breast reduction used but this is minimal to remove the outer skin and reshape the breast.

The second case study shows an example of mastopexy being used. Again, in this case, though there has also been a form of breast reduction being used too. There are several factors that are considered when choosing between a breast reduction or breast lift including whether tissue needs to be removed, the volume of breast tissue and the size of the areola complex.

In some cases, both can be used but this can be discussed during a consultation to determine what option would be best for you. 

If you’d like more information on breast surgery then you can get in touch by contacting us here or by calling 0161 401 4064. You can also visit our breast reduction case study page

A MUM celebrated her incredible weight loss with plastic surgery. The Manchester-based woman looks unrecognisable now her ‘mummy makeover’ is complete.

Jamie-Louise Fitton feels like a “new woman” now that she’s undertaken a “mummy makeover”.

The 33-year-old used £13,500 of her husband’s money to fund her dramatic transformation.

After losing 4st, she splashed out on a tummy tuck and breast augmentation.

The super slimmer recalled: “I spoke to a surgeon who said that the surgery would also remove any excess skin caused by my weight loss, I was delighted.

“I decided to have a breast augmentation at the same time, increasing my cup size from an A cup to a D cup.

“But the surgery cost £13.5K which I couldn’t afford.

“Thankfully my husband agreed to foot the bill and took out a credit card to pay for the operation.

“He could see how miserable I was.”

Read the full article here.

A lower body lift (also known as a belt lipectomy) is the removal of tissue; typically requested and performed on successful weight loss patients. The tissue is removed all of the way around the body.

Every patient who loses weight does so differently and as such the distribution of skin after the fact will also be different. On a case by case basis, patients need to prioritise which area they wish to address in particular. The higher up the removal of excess tissue then the higher the position of scars will be. For example, when the priority is to remove excess tissue above the waist, then the scar will be quite highly positioned also.

In the event of issues such as a saddlebag deformity – where excess skin hangs noticeably off of the buttocks – the positioning of the scar is somewhat different. The scar is lower and as the excision of the skin occurred more around the sides of the buttocks.

The end position of scars will be determined by the tension on the wounds and the extent on the excision. An adjustment will also need to be made to ensure the wound is properly closed. This can again affect the end result of the scar. Minimal tension is aimed for, but there is a limit to what can be achieved and removed in one surgery.

Results Of A Lower Body Lift

The surgery markings are always very individual and so the patients need to prioritise the areas they wish to address, maximising the amount of skin to removed. Ultimately, the aim is obviously to achieve the result that the patient hopes for and so this prioritisation is vital.

If you’d like more information on our lower body lift surgery then you can get in touch by contacting us here or by calling 0161 401 4064. You can also visit our body lift case study page.

Mother-of-two splashed out £13K on a ‘mummy makeover’ including a tummy tuck and boob job to boost her confidence after crippling back pain left her barely able to walk

• Jamie Louise Fitton, 33, from Manchester paid £13,000 for a ‘mummy makeover’ 
• She was left with chronic back pain after the birth of her second son 
• Mother-of-two could barely walk and turned to exercise to beat pain 
• When she was left with loose skin she decided to go under the knife  

A mother-of-two has revealed how splashing out £13K on surgery renewed her confidence after battling chronic back pain that rendered her barely able to walk and being left with saggy skin after weight loss.

Jamie Louise Fitton, 33, from Manchester decided to undergo a tummy tuck and a breast augmentation at the same, a procedure known as the ‘Mummy makeover’, as its popular with mothers looking to revamp their post-baby bodies.

With the help of her plastic surgeon Dr Gary Ross, Jamie regained her strength and now runs marathons and ‘couldn’t be happier’ with her new glamorous look.

‘I am stronger than ever and I ran a half a marathon in October and a 10K in November. But the absolute most important thing is how I feel about me, she said’

Jamie enlisted the help of plastic surgeon Dr Gary Ross, an expert in ‘mummy makeovers’ at the BMI Alexandra Hospital in Cheshire.

‘Gary informed me of what the surgery would entail, the recovery and if it would help my back at all,’ she recalled.

‘He made no promises about my back but explained all the muscles that had been cut and damaged during my pregnancies and surgeries would be tightened so in turn this should all help my wider recovery.’

Now healthy and happy, Jamie feels like she can live again.

‘It’s around 24 weeks post op and I couldn’t be happier with my results,’ she said. ‘

Read the full article here.

Gary Ross, a cosmetic surgeon based in Manchester, offers the procedure at his clinic starting at around £6,000.

He said it’s a good option for women seeking “natural looking volume” without the need for silicone implants.

The cost varies per patient, depending on how big the transfer is and how much of a change they want.

“Firstly, there are no foreign objects being placed within the body during body-jet fat transfer procedures, unlike alternatives based around silicone implants,” he said.

“Secondly, as far as breast enhancement options go, a fat transfer procedure is a more gentle approach to gaining breast volume.

“There are no large incisions made, just some small ones to enable the medical professional to take and replace the fat.”

Patients also need to consider where they are having to op done – as a rule if the cost of a procedure seems too good to be true it usually is.

Read the full article here.

Gary Ross, a cosmetic surgeon based in Manchester, offers the procedure at his clinic starting at around £6,000.

He said it’s a good option for women seeking “natural looking volume” without the need for silicone implants.

The cost varies per patient, depending on how big the transfer is and how much of a change they want.

“Firstly, there are no foreign objects being placed within the body during body-jet fat transfer procedures, unlike alternatives based around silicone implants,” he said.

“Secondly, as far as breast enhancement options go, a fat transfer procedure is a more gentle approach to gaining breast volume.

“There are no large incisions made, just some small ones to enable the medical professional to take and replace the fat.”

Patients also need to consider where they are having to op done – as a rule if the cost of a procedure seems too good to be true it usually is.

Read the full article here.