Case Study 14 Age - 27 Location - Kent  Occupation - Farmer  Procedure - Tummy tuck, flankoplasty, chest reduction "After saving up I was so excited that I was going to get the body I had wanted for so long." "I needed to have two procedures carried out in two stages. Firstly, I had a tummy tuck and flankoplasty." "During a period of six hours, the surgeon sliced across my belly and sucked out the excess fat in my tummy and flanks. He then cut away the loose layers of skin that had once encased my fat." "He tightened my tummy muscles and moved my belly button before stitching me up." "When I woke up my stomach felt so tight - as if I'd done a million sit-ups. Two days later, I was allowed home." "I kept the support garment on for six weeks. When it was taken off I couldn't believe how all my ugly skin had disappeared." "I had a toned, taut six-pack, but it just emphasised my disgusting man boobs. Six months later, I returned to the clinic for my chest reduction." "My surgeon worked on them for more than five hours. First, he used liposuction to to get rid of the excess fat. Then he pulled the skin tight and sliced off the extra flesh." "My nipples were repositioned. After the op I couldn't feel any pain. The next day I was allowed home." "After years, at last I looked the way I wanted to." "I ditched my baggy t-shirts and bought tight tops and jeans and even went out clubbing for the first time in five years!" "Since then my life has totally changed. I socialise as much as I can and walk down the street with my head held high." "I now watch what I eat and go to the gym regularly. I've even started looking or love for the first time in many years - life is great!"