Woman's boob 'explodes in shower' (From Daily Echo)
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Woman's boob 'explodes in shower' after implant operation in Tunisia
4:08pm Thursday 7th June 2012 in Health
By Melanie Adams, Health Reporter
Alison Chapman
ALL she wanted was to get back what she had lost, to boost her confidence and feel comfortable in her own body.
But Alison Chapman has been left with what she calls “mutilated breasts” after her boob exploded in the shower following cosmetic surgery in Tunisia.
After three years of pain and depression the 45-year-old from Hedge End has finally won a five-figure sum in compensation allowing her to have reconstructive surgery to repair some of the damage.
However, the whole ordeal has left her feeling humiliated and the mum-of-one now wants to warn other women of the potential dangers of having surgery abroad.
Alison said: “My advice would be don’t do it. I have been left with what I consider mutant breasts and although the reconstructive surgery I have had has made them feel more like my own, it will be a long time until I feel totally comfortable with them.
“I hope my story acts as a warning to anyone else considering having cosmetic surgery abroad.
“If I could turn back the clock I would not have had the operation there and would have spent more time looking into the potential risks that come with surgery at a foreign clinic.”
After a few months of research Alison travelled to Tunisia for breast implants in March 2009 after suffering from low self esteem over the size and shape of her breasts.
But two months later she was forced to return after her right breast began to droop – bringing the total paid for both operations to £8,000.
However, despite promises of the “perfect breasts” Alison was mortified to wake up from the second operation to find large scars that grew inches thick.
A few days later Alison returned to the UK but when she went for a shower to ease the pain her left breast burst open, exposing her inside tissue.
Alison said: “I didn’t know what to do, there was just a ping and then all this blood was pouring from the wound. I was petrified.”
After returning to the UK following the second operation Alison won a claim taken against the credit card company which she used to pay for the surgery in Tunisia.
That money has paid for two reconstructive surgeries in theUK – and a holiday back to Tunisia.
Alison added: “It has taken three years of reconstructive surgery to repair the wound and reduce the scarring and I now feel more self-conscious than ever before.”
Comments(70)
chunky_lover
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4:26pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Dasal
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4:31pm Thu 7 Jun 12
chunky_lover wrote:Good no cost advertising for "Irwin Mitchell" though..............
This is, quite frankly, absurd. Please remove this article ASAP.
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Scott_OOOSH
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4:34pm Thu 7 Jun 12
sotonwinch09
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4:40pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Stillness
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4:43pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Lockssmart
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4:47pm Thu 7 Jun 12
St Retford
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4:49pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Scott_OOOSH
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4:50pm Thu 7 Jun 12
hythe knights
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4:52pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Stillness
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4:53pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Scott_OOOSH wrote:Don't worry Scott, I'm sure there must be some counseling available. I think (hope) the Echo has made her feel a right........you know what.
I had a balloon that exploded once... That didn't make the news and I was distraught! :(
bigfella777
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4:55pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Higginz
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4:59pm Thu 7 Jun 12
AndyVD
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5:02pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Serves her right, whats wrong with getting it done in the UK? Oh wait, it was probably much much cheaper over there to get it done.
Personally any woman who seems to feel the need to artificially enhance themselves for non medical reasons needs to have professional help.
Gainer T Gopher
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5:05pm Thu 7 Jun 12
I hope the NHS are now going to recoup their costs from her now......
bullarboy
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5:08pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Brite Spark
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5:10pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Drunken Proletariat
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5:13pm Thu 7 Jun 12
dango
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5:14pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Goldenwight
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5:16pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Yeah, I've always trusted websites advertising foreign cosmetic surgery sites- they are bound to be trusthworthy, aren't they?
Mr sheep
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5:21pm Thu 7 Jun 12
dango
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5:22pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Goldenwight wrote:I can get 500 business cards off the net for a fiver, can I call myself a professional?
I looked on the internet and, when I came across the clinic in Tunisia, it seemed professional so I made the decision to go.
Yeah, I've always trusted websites advertising foreign cosmetic surgery sites- they are bound to be trusthworthy, aren't they?
P.S. Do I win £5?
opera phantom
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5:32pm Thu 7 Jun 12
mamory!
It went " I'd walk a million miles
for one of your smiles my Mamory!
and Dean Martin used to sing a song called "Mamorys are maid of this"
Stillness
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5:57pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Goldenwight wrote:Is this story being sponsored by the RSPB? Before today I have never had the opportunity to see a Great Tit. Still haven't.
I looked on the internet and, when I came across the clinic in Tunisia, it seemed professional so I made the decision to go.
Yeah, I've always trusted websites advertising foreign cosmetic surgery sites- they are bound to be trusthworthy, aren't they?
Harold K Steptoe
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6:00pm Thu 7 Jun 12
cliffwalker
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6:04pm Thu 7 Jun 12
SOULJACKER
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6:19pm Thu 7 Jun 12
heathgirl
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6:48pm Thu 7 Jun 12
A cheap operation in Tunisia of all places, is not going to be as good a job as a reputable surgeon in the UK.
Dasal
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7:04pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Stillness wrote:Now THATS funny stillness...........
Goldenwight wrote: I looked on the internet and, when I came across the clinic in Tunisia, it seemed professional so I made the decision to go. Yeah, I've always trusted websites advertising foreign cosmetic surgery sites- they are bound to be trusthworthy, aren't they?Is this story being sponsored by the RSPB? Before today I have never had the opportunity to see a Great Tit. Still haven't.
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Sir Ad E Noid
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7:28pm Thu 7 Jun 12
THEKILLER
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7:38pm Thu 7 Jun 12
THEKILLER
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7:40pm Thu 7 Jun 12
THEKILLER wrote:boob not bob !!! even if it was only worth a bob!
Go abroad for cheap surgery, then expect everyone else to put in right, got what she deserved a cheap bob job
X Old Bill
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7:49pm Thu 7 Jun 12
This is covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974, Section 75.
Can we assume that in the intervening 3 years her face has got to the stage where it would now appear to be more of a priority for cosmetic surgery?
Saints32
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8:55pm Thu 7 Jun 12
G-man1
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9:11pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Poppy22
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10:09pm Thu 7 Jun 12
IronLady2010
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11:16pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Next thing will be men go for penis extensions.
This article is not even newsworthy, don't give this silly woman News time. She made a choice knowing the risks, it just exploded it her face, bet she feels a right tit!
mr.southampton
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12:50am Fri 8 Jun 12
nana2009
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4:37am Fri 8 Jun 12
On a lighter note! I brought some fruit from Sains**** which was poor quality do you think I could take it back to Tes** for a refund and compensation?
I THINK NOT!!! How ludicrous is our country becoming?
Saints32
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7:59am Fri 8 Jun 12
nana2009 wrote:Well said, I couldn't agree with you more.
On a more serious note! this woman has been paid compensation by a british firm, she has received corrective surgery from a british hospital AND ALL THIS HAS BEEN FUNDED BY THE BRITISH TAX PAYER!!!! I do hope that the NHS are going to bill her? She knew the risks when she had the op, why should we pay?
On a lighter note! I brought some fruit from Sains**** which was poor quality do you think I could take it back to Tes** for a refund and compensation?
I THINK NOT!!! How ludicrous is our country becoming?
loosehead
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8:01am Fri 8 Jun 12
this stuck in my mind & I've noticed how true this comment was.
I honestly think some women look great with normal/small breasts & can't see why they need to put their health at risk to make them larger.
This woman could/should have gone for plastic surgery before breast enlargements.
Sorry if every man wanted a big penis & wanted their's enlarged on the NHS what would be the outcry?
We should all be happy with what we've got if not & we change ourselves then we should live with the consequences
dogbruce
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8:02am Fri 8 Jun 12
wishilivedabroad
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8:07am Fri 8 Jun 12
Higginz
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8:14am Fri 8 Jun 12
loosehead wrote:Wise words from your Dad that should be echoed.
When I was young my dad said to me "look at a young woman with big breasts then imagine her a lot older & you'll see them on her waistline, your better off with a woman with small or average size breasts any way more than a mouthful is a waste". this stuck in my mind & I've noticed how true this comment was. I honestly think some women look great with normal/small breasts & can't see why they need to put their health at risk to make them larger. This woman could/should have gone for plastic surgery before breast enlargements. Sorry if every man wanted a big penis & wanted their's enlarged on the NHS what would be the outcry? We should all be happy with what we've got if not & we change ourselves then we should live with the consequences
sweet-justice
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9:06am Fri 8 Jun 12
The Salv
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9:17am Fri 8 Jun 12
Dasal
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9:35am Fri 8 Jun 12
sweet-justice wrote:We all know that she was incredibly niaive, but thank you for putting the view from "the other side of the fence".
just to put the record straight,i know Alison,at no point has she had recieved corrective treatment from the NHS,she put the money on her credit card prior to the op so as to not travel with cash.you lot cant judge why she had the surgery as you dont know her...shes a lovely genuine warm hearted person with a lovely family..
There are, after all , two sides to every story.
MisterGrimsdale
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9:48am Fri 8 Jun 12
Saints32 wrote:Agreed. Well said. Apparently she has used the compo money for a holiday.......to Tunisia again.
nana2009 wrote:Well said, I couldn't agree with you more.
On a more serious note! this woman has been paid compensation by a british firm, she has received corrective surgery from a british hospital AND ALL THIS HAS BEEN FUNDED BY THE BRITISH TAX PAYER!!!! I do hope that the NHS are going to bill her? She knew the risks when she had the op, why should we pay?
On a lighter note! I brought some fruit from Sains**** which was poor quality do you think I could take it back to Tes** for a refund and compensation?
I THINK NOT!!! How ludicrous is our country becoming?
Sir Ad E Noid
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11:06am Fri 8 Jun 12
william.m
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11:13am Fri 8 Jun 12
sweet-justice wrote:she stated ''It's taken three years of reconstructive surgery to repair the wound and reduce the scarring".
just to put the record straight,i know Alison,at no point has she had recieved corrective treatment from the NHS,she put the money on her credit card prior to the op so as to not travel with cash.you lot cant judge why she had the surgery as you dont know her...shes a lovely genuine warm hearted person with a lovely family..
I hope as you implied above, that this work was done privately.
Will people ever learn to accept what they were given in life, sadly in this vanity obsessed generation I fear not.
I have absolutely no sympathy for cases like this - unless the surgery was required as a result of disfigurement (e.g. breast cancer)
I find it sad that anyone would choose to travel to a North African clinic, hand over tens of thousands of pounds, to go under the knife for cosmetic reasons.
But... If the NHS were required to correct the results I dont think it is sad. I think it is despicable.
And incidentally, compensation from credit card companies does not come from thin air... society pays for this through increased charges or interest payments.
opera phantom
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12:29pm Fri 8 Jun 12
IronLady2010 wrote:I went to Tunisia for an extension.
Boobs are boobs, why do us women want bigger ones than others.
Next thing will be men go for penis extensions.
This article is not even newsworthy, don't give this silly woman News time. She made a choice knowing the risks, it just exploded it her face, bet she feels a right tit!
It went horribly wrong. It is now so long I have to tuck the end in my shoe. Woman don't like it all, because they say it makes me limp!
Bob Hope used to sing a song.
It was called "Thanks for the mamory"
THEKILLER
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1:08pm Fri 8 Jun 12
Swaythling Boy
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1:45pm Fri 8 Jun 12
lowe esteem
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1:47pm Fri 8 Jun 12
hedge end bob
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3:02pm Fri 8 Jun 12
Dasal wrote:yES BUT NEVER TWO TITS. BOOM BOOM.
sweet-justice wrote:We all know that she was incredibly niaive, but thank you for putting the view from "the other side of the fence".
just to put the record straight,i know Alison,at no point has she had recieved corrective treatment from the NHS,she put the money on her credit card prior to the op so as to not travel with cash.you lot cant judge why she had the surgery as you dont know her...shes a lovely genuine warm hearted person with a lovely family..
There are, after all , two sides to every story.
Saints32
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4:21pm Fri 8 Jun 12
Peed orf big time
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9:47pm Fri 8 Jun 12
sweet-justice
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11:38pm Fri 8 Jun 12
people need to look at what the story is actually about and focus on facts but seems the online echo followers are incapable of this.
the story had been blown out of contect by a lot of ignorant people that dont know her or the facts
Mick the Saint
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12:34am Sat 9 Jun 12
sweet-justice wrote:I have absolutly no sympathy with any woman having this sort of cosmetic surgery, & expecting the NHS to sort it out when it goes wrong. They should pay the full cost themselves. To those knocking the local media for reporting this case, they were only keeping abreast of the news
the story has nothing to do with her teeth,it was just unfortunate the media pres release came while she was mid treatment.
people need to look at what the story is actually about and focus on facts but seems the online echo followers are incapable of this.
the story had been blown out of contect by a lot of ignorant people that dont know her or the facts
I_m_a_Lumberjack
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4:34am Sat 9 Jun 12
sweet-justice
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9:23am Sat 9 Jun 12
Mick the Saint wrote:the NHS HAVE NOT picked up thye tab as some have put it,there has been no nhs treatment..all private and paid for,so people need to stop bringing the nhs into the equation as they played no part at all
sweet-justice wrote:I have absolutly no sympathy with any woman having this sort of cosmetic surgery, & expecting the NHS to sort it out when it goes wrong. They should pay the full cost themselves. To those knocking the local media for reporting this case, they were only keeping abreast of the news
the story has nothing to do with her teeth,it was just unfortunate the media pres release came while she was mid treatment.
people need to look at what the story is actually about and focus on facts but seems the online echo followers are incapable of this.
the story had been blown out of contect by a lot of ignorant people that dont know her or the facts
Saints32
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9:30am Sat 9 Jun 12
sweet-justice
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2:36pm Sat 9 Jun 12
Saints32 wrote:sorry but your information is not quite correct there,the story in the magazines was about the wound bursting and nothing to do with the award given.
Again I say this is not news! It's a woman who had an op that went "tits" up and now she is trying to cash in on it! She got paid for the same story in one of the magazines about a year ago.
there has been no payment for this article as its come of the back off a press release given out by the press office at the lawyers in london.
also any money made through the magazines is her families business and nothing to do with this article.
dontheman
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3:31pm Sat 9 Jun 12
ohec
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4:04pm Sat 9 Jun 12
sweet-justice wrote:If your daft enough to seek breast enhancement at her age your daft enough for anything, and this story is evidence of that and she deserved what she got. The saddest part of the story is that the card company paid out, at the end of the day you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. And to try and make money out of the whole farce and then complain about the jibes when the local paper get hold of the story just emphasises how stupid some people can be.
just to put the record straight,i know Alison,at no point has she had recieved corrective treatment from the NHS,she put the money on her credit card prior to the op so as to not travel with cash.you lot cant judge why she had the surgery as you dont know her...shes a lovely genuine warm hearted person with a lovely family..
sweet-justice
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10:21pm Sat 9 Jun 12
the credit card paid out as they had a legal obligation to as the money was put on the card prior to travel.
if journalists want to continue to report the story,thats downto them and if money is made by magazine deals or tv appearances both past present and future,then so be it.the family deserve it.
Saints32
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11:12pm Sat 9 Jun 12
sweet-justice wrote:If its not about making money then why did she sell her story to the magazines last year?! If that was my mum I would be ashamed to show myself, has she not thought what this will do to her kid? At the end of the day its her own fault she should not have gone there in the first place!
none of you know her personally,nor so you know the full reason as to why she had surgery 3.5yrs ago,the press release was not about making money for any one,it was the lawyers who issued that and all the papers picked up on it.
the credit card paid out as they had a legal obligation to as the money was put on the card prior to travel.
if journalists want to continue to report the story,thats downto them and if money is made by magazine deals or tv appearances both past present and future,then so be it.the family deserve it.
ohec
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11:21am Sun 10 Jun 12
The only thing the woman deserves is the shame and ridicule she has brought upon herself and her family but after looking at her picture with all of those tattoo's i don't think she knows much about shame or dignity.
Gettin Worse...
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1:42pm Sun 10 Jun 12
I would never advise going abroad for surgery simply because it's cheap. Espescially if you don't want to return with private areas that look like something from a delicatessen.
She cut corners to try get what she wanted on the cheap (not the first time by the looks of those pearly whites of hers) and unsurprisingly it burst out of her like something from the Alien quadrillogy.
You get what you pay for. I hope she learned her lesson fast and actually paid for a decent plumber to remove the untold quantities of silicone from her bathroom piping.
Mouthy83
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4:54pm Mon 11 Jun 12
But I wouldnt of told the paper as my mates would rip the c@#'p out of me for it!!!
SFC_WILL says...
4:16pm Thu 7 Jun 12