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Miss Lyndsey Highton 2021-03-18 Person 5 5 0

On 4/01/21 I was diagnosed with DCIS 10mm high grade oestrogen fed breast cancer. I needed left breast therapeutic mammaplasty. I asked if it was possible to have a breast reduction combined with the cancer surgery. I contacted Lindsay Highton and was seen within 2 days. I felt reassured after my consultation, she arranged for a mag seed to be implanted prior to surgery, (new technology) and had surgery on 23/01/21, amazing given that it was the height of the pandemic. The procedure was explained and I felt confident and calm going to theatre. The operation went well and I spent just one night in the hospital. I woke up with a PICO 7 pressure wound dressing to protect the wounds from bacteria and to help healing which I wore for one week. During the first week there was some pain and discomfort managed with paracetamol. I wore compression bras for six weeks after which I wore a 34D cup bra, having previously worn 36JJ bras. I had follow up checks and there was always a breast nurse available by phone. I had no issues from the surgery and the result is amazing and has changed my life. Lindsay kept me up to date with my histology results and has arranged future reviews and liaised with my GP. I feel very confident in her ability and am pleased she will be looking after me for the next 5 years. The breast nurses are also very knowledgeable and friendly, at every visit I felt at ease. I was always scared of having a breast reduction but having had it, I just wished I had it done years ago.