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Mr Miles Banwell PhD FRCS(Plast) 2024-06-21 Person 5 5 0

I contacted Mr.Banwell in April 2024 in regards to a double breast augmentation surgery. I was able to enquire via his website, receiving a callback from his PA who arranged an initial consultation and sent an invoice to be paid prior to it. During our first consultation he immediately put me at ease by talking me through the process, showed me different implants and letting me try them on with a sports bra to give myself an idea of the size and shape I was looking for, ensured I was aware of all the potential health implications as a result of this surgery, and happily answered any questions I had about the process going forward. In the second consultation, he once again allowed me to try on more implants to narrow down the exact size that I was looking for, and to once again go over any further queries and run through what would happen on the day of surgery. I was also measured for the post-op compression bra. Booking the surgery was done via his PA. It was at this point I was given a final exact overall cost, which would be paid separately to Mr.Banwell, Weymouth Street hospital and the anaesthetist. Weymouth Street Hospital was bright and clean, with a large private room to relax and (post-surgery) recover in. The nurses were quick to respond and very friendly. Mr.Banwell visited my room prior to surgery with the other surgeon to draw preoperative markings and answer any last questions. He also provided the 2 compression bras to wear post-op. He visited again post-surgery after I had woken up to check how I was feeling and that I had someone with me to help me get home. He also let me know to contact either himself or Weymouth Hospital anytime within the next week if any issues arose, which was very reassuring. In the days following surgery, I felt little to no pain or nausea, I was mostly just stiff. I was prescribed 4 different kinds of pain meds to take up to 3 times a day, 2 being compulsory and the other 2 being as needed. Mr.Banwell had warned that one of the medications would cause constipation and to take laxative alongside it, which was one of the only real problems I had post-surgery. 2 days following surgery, his PA gave me a call to check how I was feeling and to let me know to call if there were any issues or questions I had. 1 week following surgery, we had a follow up checkup to see how I was healing. He replaced the bandages and let me know that I would need one more follow up in 1.5 weeks time. At the 2nd follow up, the bandages were removed and I was told I could now shower. Mr.Banwell advised me on applying Vaseline to the scar for the next week to soften the scabs. He showed what type of silicone surgical tape I would need to buy for the week following as he advised it would greatly help to heal the scars. I was shown the before and after photos of my breasts following the op and the difference is incredible. I feel like I have a figure to my body now and they look completely natural, despite going from being completely flat chested to a now DD/E cup. I am now nearing my 6th week since the surgery. There’s no pain other than slight discomfort if I accidentally lay on my front. The scar is just a thin red line and hopefully with the silicone tape it will stay that way and fade over time. The only downside (which was something I was warned about by Mr.Banwell!) is I have lost feeling in several areas of my breast, notably the left nipple/areola and surrounding area. But something that was expected, especially due to the significant increase in size. Overall, I am thrilled with the work Mr.Banwell has done. He listened to what I was looking for, was great at explaining every step of the way, and the results speak for themselves. I’m looking forward to being able to wear so many clothes that before I’d been unable to, such as strapless dresses and bikinis with cups built into them. I feel so much more confident in my appearance and would highly recommend him to anyone that was in my boat.