Clinic BeauCare (14)
Cosmetic Clinic, Belgium

I have just returned from Belgium where I had a breast reduction operation on Jan 7th 2011. This was performed by Dr Sarah Ulens. We
stayed at Hotel Camponile which was clean but basic. The hotel's restaurant was closed while we were there as they don't open when it's
quiet which was not very helpful as my husband had to keep leaving me to go out looking for food outlets, not good. Breakfast is very
basic and not worth 10 euros. When we arrived at the clinic at 8 am it was still dark and it looked like we had arrived at a building
site which was off putting.There was rubble and building materials piled up and portacabins in the car park. When we went into the
clinic it was very clean and staff were helpful. There was lots of hanging about. I met Dr Ulens and she drew on my body where she would
be cutting. She answered all my questions and was very helpful and took photos for her records. She explained the operation in great
detail and talked about sizing. Then I met the anesthetist who explained what would happen. I walked down to the op theatre and got very
nervous and cried which they were lovely about, I did feel very scared at this point! After my 6hr op I came round sitting up in a chair
with 2 drains in. I was given a pain killer injection and also injection to prevent blood clots and tramadol and paracetemol and went
back to the hotel with my husband. I was in quite a bit of pain over next 3 days but mainly under my arms from the lipo more than from
my boobs. When I returned on Monday morning they could not remove the drains as too much blood still coming out, they said my gp would
do it when I came home. I rang my gp who flatly refused to do it as I had been abroad for the op. I then had to book into another hotel
for the night and rebook my travel and return to the clinic on the tuesday for them to remove the drains. So check this with your uk gp
before you go. After 2 wks I was booked in with the nurse at my GP to remove my stitches she refused as it was not done in the UK.
luckily my doctor felt sorry for me as I was getting in a bit of a state by now and removed them for me on the quiet, so again check
this before you go. I returned to work after 1 week. I t is now nearly 3 wks and I am still in some pain but ok. The only downside is no
aftercare whatsoever. I though I might have had a courtesy email just to see how things were going but nothing. However I would still
recommend this clinic and would return here for any future needs.
 

Reviewer: Username: glitterpink Age: 35-44 Location: london Gender: female Operation or treatment: breast reduction

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I had a full tummy tuck yesterday at Beaucare. I am today sat in my hotel eating crisps. Went to clinic and saw the surgeon quite
quickly he drew the line and explained everything. Next saw anaesthatist he was informative and friendly. Went in and next thing woke up
in recovery. All staff were very friendly. Was given a bag of fluid and some pain relief. About 1.5hrs passed and it was time to go
home. Left clinic by taxi and returned to hotel. Make sure you take sufficient strong pain killers as was only given Ibroprufen and
paracetemal and to be honest felt like i was dying when i got back to room. However slept ok and woke up this morning feeling alot
better. Have to keep the drains in for a while. Overall was happy with surgery but felt after care was poor and post surgery checks were
non existant. Would recommend, however take someone sensible with you and lots of strong tablets. Well looking forward to seeing the
results soon. Have been for a walk today which was more than i expected. Have stayed in hotel reccommended by clinic very good and
friendly. Still quite sore but looks like it is very flat under the corset. Looking forward to seeing my new belly button.
 

Reviewer: Username: BECCA Age: 25-34 Location: Southampton Gender: female Operation or treatment: Tummy Tuck

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I was a sturdy 36/38" waist when I realised that I had to stop. A few months of diet and exercise helped but it didn't shift the bulky
fat bits. I did my research online and found the Clinc Beaucare was the best value for money. As some people have said below here, the
Harley St consultation was very rushed and I didn't feel totally welcome. I was quoted £2350 for flanks, lower and upper
abdomen (inc partial chest). I then realied this was worth the savings and went ahead with it. I went to Brussels on the Eurostar and
travelling to the clinic is very easy and most the country speak english anyway! The clinic in brussels was much nicer than the
consultation room in harley st, the staff were friendly and answered my questions fully. I am now 1 day (yes one day) post op. I'm
typing this from an appartment in Brussels! I'm stiff and sore but it isn't the end of the world. I'm waiting for the swelling to kick
in properly but so far WOW I'm definitely thinner! 5 Litres of fat they took and I'm half a stone lighter already! I left the recovery
room about 25 minutes after I came around but I had been all wrapped up in a lipopanty etc. There was a little bleeding which took me
off guard but I was told this was normal! It subsided within the hour. I must admit I haven't had a proper look at myself yet as they
told me I had to wait 4 days to have a full shower (so the sink will do for now!) I will have a look then. I've seen a few big bruises
but I know its going to be worth it! I decided to do this as a kick start into a new fitter self and I think that the pain and hassle
is all worth it! I was in a debate to use Elyzea, a neighbouring clinic, but in the end I diceded rightly or wrongly to go with the
Clinic Beaucare, but I can't flaw it at all! I hope I've made someone's mind up with this review as it really is brilliant and the
technology is state of the art.
 

Reviewer: Username: Lewis Age: 16-24 Location: Sussex, UK Gender: male Operation or treatment: UAL - Ultrasound Assisted Liposculpture/Soft Lipo

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tummy tuck- july 2009 date written july- 2010 hi, i had a large belly after being pregnant 3 times and having a cesarean with my last
child. i am 23. i had a lot of stretch marks on my lower belly and i got really depressed about it. i decided 2 take the plunge and get
a tummy tuck. i phoned beaucare in london and had a consultation in london. he told me the price there and then and booked me in, he
also advised me to have lipo on my hips 2 make it even, it cost me £3000.00. i booked the flights and the hotel campoline, all
in all it came to £3.500, my husband came with me. so the big day came, caught the flight, booked in the hotel, the taxi cost
about £10.00- got to the hotel which was nice,and went to sleep. when i woke up, we caught a taxi to the surgery which was a 5
minute drive- arrived there and paid the money at thr reception in cash. i got undressed into a bath robe and the surgon came in and
drew lots of lines on me, and answered any questions i had. the anesthectistist then came round and double checked everything. waited an
hour and then they called me in, my husband wasnt allowed in and had 2 go back 2 the hotel. they started surgery at 9am- there was a lot
of health proffesionals in the room, which made me feel at ease, they put the anesthetic in my hand. i woke up from the anesthetic at
2pm. they sat me on a chair foir half an hour then had a quick word with me about my drains and that it all went well. i got sent home
in a taxi then! that was scary as i had only had my op half hour ago! but it was cool- had to put the drains in a carrier bag. got back
2 the hotel and slept! it was time to go 2 the toilet, it was painful 2 walk. stayed in the hotel for 3 days,had to monitor my drainage
levels. so had to go back at 9am after 3 days. she checked to make sure the drains were accurate to my readings, and took the drains
out,changed the dressing etc. time 2 go home! caught a taxi back 2 the hotel 2 get the luggage then caught a taxi 2 the airport. walking
through the airport was a nightmare, had 2 walk so slow, and the airport was so long! but i done it in the end, and was so glad to get
back. they provided a surgeryu corset for me and had to wear it for 8 weeks. went to my doctors once a week 2 make sure everything was
ok. a lot of the doctors over here and nurses couldnt believe what a great job beaucare had done, they said the scar was almost perfect.
for the pain to go, it took about 2 weeks. a year on now- my scar has faded and it is such a good thin scar. beaucare are brilliant.
they give you an emergency surgeons number when u leave the hospital 4 complications, but there wasnt any. my tanning lady has also had
a tummy tuck, and her scar isnt as good as mine and she had hers done in london. i was a size 16 before and had rolls of fat, im now a
size 10, and as flat as an ironing board, and my hips are brill- they have a nice natural curve to it. they done a great job on my belly
button too. totally recommend them, honestly. charlotte.
 

Reviewer: Username: charlotte Age: 16-24 Location: birmingham, uk Gender: female Operation or treatment: tummy tuck ( abdominal surgery) liposuction on hip

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I was nervous about having a labiaplasty procedure done but knew I could never enjoy making love properly until I did. I was recommended
by a friend to visit Clinic Beaucare. She had breast implants and labiaplasty the year before and loved the results. I went to my
initial consultation in Harley Street and found the doctor quite dismissive wiith little time for my questions, however my friend had
had the same experience but said that the team in Brussels were lovely. I decided to go ahead and the staff in Brussels were great. I
arrived and was made to feel at ease and the procedure was fast and painless! I opted to have only local anaesthetic, so was awake
throughout and although it was a weird experience it was over quickly. I was in bearable pain for a couple of days afterwards and very
swollen for a couple of weeks but just took it easy. My main problem was a mild infection in week 2 as my stitches didn't dissolve
quickly and caused irritation, this did cause problems for 3 weeks with a couple of them becoming mildly infected but I took a course of
antibiotics and was fine. A year on and I am absolutely delighted with the result. My love life is incredible and it was by far the
best decision I made. It has changed my life.
 

Reviewer: Username: SaraK Age: 25-34 Location: UK Gender: female Operation or treatment: Labiaplasty

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Reviewer: Username: Mich111 Age: Location: Gender: Operation or treatment:

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I had a breast augumentation on 30/01/09 and i must say that i am extremely happy with the results. The first few days after surgery was
painful as i was told before my operation, but after the 3rd day i was alot better. I am very very happy with the result and would
definately go back again if i decide to do more surgery. A lady who works there called Helga was very helpful and i did not have to wait
long after i arrived to have the surgery done.
 

Reviewer: Username: ebbs Age: 25-34 Location: London, England Gender: female Operation or treatment:

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I had a tummy tuck on 14th July, now two weeks later I have just had the stitches removed and feel really great! I travelled on the
Eurostar from St Pancras to Brussels and went straight to the clinic for my surgery, having previously had a consultation with the
surgeon in London. All of the staff were friendly and professional and I felt well looked after. When I came round after the operation I
was initially in quite a lot of pain, so the nurse called the anaesthetist who gave me some stronger pain killers. I returned to the
Campanile hotel by taxi about 6 hours after treatment as I wanted to try and sleep, and after taking some more pain killers and sleeping
for two hours I woke up feeling much better. I spent two days resting and recovering at the hotel - the staff were wonderful , very kind
and considerate. I returned to the clinic on the third day and as my two wound drains were only collecting minimal fluid, they removed
them for me, redressed the wounds and I travelled home to the UK in the afternoon. I returned to work 10 days later and have just taken
it easy, and now that the stitches are out and I can see the results more clearly, I am really pleased : my tummy is very flat and firm
and I certainly feel the result was worth the effort and cost. I felt that the main disadvantage when deciding where to book the surgery
was having to travel to Brussels from the UK, however the clinic staff were so well organised and informative that this part was
actually made very easy for me. Certainly the high quality of the treatment, plus the relatively low cost compared to the UK, means that
several of my friends are now considering booking treatment here!
 

Reviewer: Username: peachy Age: 35-44 Location: essex, england Gender: female Operation or treatment: tummy tuck

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I had lipo 6 weeks ago and it is the best thing i've done, money very well spent. I had my inside/outside thighs, bum and love handles
done and I look amazing. Before having it done I read lots of reviews, people saying they returned to work after 4 days etc, I was not
expecting the pain and recovery to be so bad, 2 weeks was more realistic, I would also recommend having iron tablets ready to take. I
travelled with my husband on the Eurostar from London, this was £60each return, we got the train from Brussels Central to
Vilvoorde which was 3 stops then walked to the hotel which was next to the station, we walked to the clinic in the morning which took
about 20mins (taxi would have been 10euro). I didn't want to spend another night in the hotel as we were trying to keep costs down and
another night would have been £130 so I returned to London the same night. Sitting didn't hurt much but getting down/up was very
painful and walking also hurt. I was a size 16 and very pear shaped 6weeks ago, I am now a size 12 and in proportion, for the first
time in my life I am looking forward to summer, no more covering up in big baggy clothes, I don't leave shops in tears depressed that
nothing looks good, I LOVE my new body!!
 

Reviewer: Username: heebygeeby Age: 25-34 Location: Midlands, England Gender: female Operation or treatment: Liposculpture

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The staff are efficient but friendly and helpful . Not much hand holding was done, but then I didn't ask for it. My only concern was
that my blood pressure was not checked before or after surgery. I was uncomfortable afterwards and bled quite a lot. I would recommend
having someone with you, a couple of changes of cloths and slip on shoes. I bruise easily but was able to cover this up and the body and
leg stocking with winter clothes. I contacted the hospital and they were excellent and called me a couple of days later to make sure
everything was ok. Pleased with the results so far and would recommend this hospital.
 

Reviewer: Username: cindy Age: 35-44 Location: Switzerland Gender: female Operation or treatment: Liposculture to legs and tummy area

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