A newly retired nurse from Greenock has told how her recent breast reduction surgery has transformed her life. Following years of back and shoulder pain as well as dissatisfaction with the size and shape of her breasts, 56-year-old Julie Bruce had been considering breast reduction surgery for some time. She finally decided to seize the moment of her retirement and book in for a consultation with the Elanic Clinic in Glasgow.
Ms Bruce said: “When I decided to take my retirement, I thought now is the time to do it. "It’s something I’ve thought about for many years but life and work and children have always got in the way. “I heard about Elanic through a colleague whose friend had recently undergone the same surgery, which she highly recommended, so based on this I booked in for a consultation.
” READ MORE: The Herald goes inside Scotland's booming cosmetic sector - Read all articles here SPECIAL REPORT We've come a long way: Scotland's changing cosmetic sector FIRST PERSON What's it like to try Scotland's newest skin-tightening treatment Her surgery was carried out by Mr Vivek Sivarajan, consultant plastic surgeon and medical director of the Elanic Group, which encompasses Elanic Medical, the operator of the soon to open Elanic Hospital Glasgow, and Elanic Clinic. The operation took place on Valentine's Day this year. Prior to the surgery, Ms Bruce attended an initial consultation with Mr Sivarajan in January to discuss the procedure, the potential outcomes, and the ri.