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'I had a boob job in Prague'
By By Danielle Demetriou and Sarah Sims. Photograph by Matthew Stylianou. on Tuesday 22 August 2006
'I had a boob job in Prague'
Louise Rumak, 29, a PA from Kent, spent £2,500 on having her breasts enlarged from 32A to 32C in Prague last November. She kept the surgery a secret from her family and colleagues.
‘I knew if I told my mother I was flying to Prague to have a breast enlargement, she would talk me out of it, so I kept it a secret. I wanted bigger breasts out of pure vanity, and I knew the op was cheaper abroad.
‘I’d heard horror stories about cosmetic surgery in other countries, so I researched clinics on the internet. Instinct made me steer clear of two in Belgium and Spain. Beautiful Beings in Prague sounded more personable. I liked the way they picked you up from the airport and escorted you to an apartment stocked with bread, milk and tea. The cost was just £2,500 including flights, accommodation and surgery, compared with the £4,500
I’d been quoted in Britain.
‘Still tentative, I read patient testimonies, talked to the consultant for two hours on the phone, and studied the surgeons’ CVs. When I felt convinced, I booked a flight with a friend, Michelle. I told work colleagues and my family that I was going for a holiday.
‘Prague was beautiful. We stayed in a massive apartment close to the centre, with two other British cosmetic surgery patients. The clinic was far cleaner than any British hospital I’ve visited, and staff spoke English.
‘On the actual day of the operation, I was incredibly nervous. I suddenly felt far from home and I was certainly glad Michelle was with me. But it was all over in an hour and I stayed just one night in the clinic.
‘The next night, Michelle and I ate out with the other women from the apartment. We talked about our surgeries – one had liposuction, the other a tummy tuck. We also did some more sightseeing and I had time to rest properly. At home, I know I would have been tempted to get on with things.
‘After five days, I returned home, and my GP agreed to check the stitches for infections. Colleagues only noticed my breasts six weeks later when someone plucked up the courage to ask, but after the initial curiosity, people stopped mentioning it.
‘It took me a week to tell my mother. At first she went quiet on the phone, but then she asked me all about it. When I saw her at Christmas, she was just relieved that I didn’t look like Jordan.’
Cosmetic surgery abroad — the facts
- More than 10,000 British woman go abroad for cosmetic surgery each year.
- Breast enlargements, tummy tucks and nose jobs are the most common procedures.
- Breast enlargement in the UK costs between £3,400 and £5,000, compared to a starting price of £2,346 in Prague and between £2,900 and £3,300 in Spain.
- Ten years ago, there was one cosmetic clinic in Prague; now there are believed to be 100.
- Complications after surgery abroad can include lack of aftercare, and you may also be unable to get compensation if something goes wrong.
- If you require corrective surgery when you get home for any reason, you may not be eligible for treatment on the NHS, warns the BMA.
Tuesday 22 August 2006
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Many thanks for the article, I'm going to the same clinic in september for a reduction so it's good to see a positive review. I will be willing to share my experience with anyone else considering breast augmentation, I would also like to offer support if anyone wishes to contact me and discuss the subject.
Trudie.
Comment by trudie on March 20 11:13
i have been to prague 6 times. my friend is chec and she has clinic in prague.it is much cheaper than 2,500 pounds. she trained in making victims of horific car accidents\ and birth defects and breast cancer patients look and feel better. she made a lot of money in canada and returned to prague her hometown with the money she made and opened a clinic. she believes all men and women have the right to surgery at a decent price. i have seen english german and american clients of hers with eyelifts facelifts ears etc and all her clients love her she is a very spiritual healing woman. her name is zsusana contact her at plaztica laderma.com and tell her scottish elizabeth says hello she will look after you and your friends
Comment by liz on April 23 17:18
what is the name of the clinic you were at i am lookin for a breast enlargment
Comment by lynnsey on May 18 00:18
Hiya, I'm kaylz and I wanna boob job, any ideas on a good, safe clinic?x
Comment by Kaylie on July 18 02:52
HI there well I've been researching all day and finally I found what I'm looking for. I'm so nervous about going ahead with this but I also know that its the right decision for me. I am so unhappy with the way my breasts and tummy are after having three children. I'm at the stage in my life where everything is perfect for me but this is the only thing that is holding me back from being truly happy. I am liking what I've read and awaiting a call back, this is so exciting knowing that at some point I will have back the confidence I lost a long time ago. When I have had my procedures I will tell you all about the outcome, good luck everyone hope all your dreams come true.
Comment by Andrea walters on August 17 17:32