Mr Philip Turton was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

 

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Written by a patient at St James's University Hospital
12th November 2020


I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2019, had chemotherapy therapy followed by a mastectomy with an implant in Feb 2019 to the left side only. Once the swelling had gone down there was a significant difference between the left breast and the right breast. The chemo had reduced some of the tissue density in the right breast which left it just saggy, it was awful. I met with Mr Turton in September 2020, explained how I felt and that I knew my breasts would never be both the same as one has an implant, however I wanted something done to at least make it look better than it did. He examined me thoroughly, explained what type of procedure he was going to do and what would be best with minimal scarring. He was very kind and listened to everything I said. He told me he would lift the skin and tuck it through my aerola, followed by a further operation later to either take fat from my waist or a small implant to make it look fuller. It has now been 3 wks since my OP and wow what a difference already...no more saggy boob. It looks great even without having the fuller bit done. I am so pleased with the results so far, cant wait to have the second procedure done. Mr Turton is such a good surgeon, I am so happy that I made the decision to see him, he calmly listens to everything you say, and is very polite and professional. Thank you for such a wonderful job.

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Written by a patient at Nuffield Hospital Leeds
31st October 2020


Mr Turton’s agreeable demeanour made it easy to establish a good rapport and I felt at ease almost immediately. His guidance was clearly explained and comprehensive. We agreed the appropriate procedure would be an implant removal and uplift. Following the surgery the recovery was much easier than I had expected with very little pain. I am delighted with the results from my surgery and would whole heartedly recommend Mr Turton.

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Written by a patient at St James's University Hospital
20th October 2020


I previously had breast cancer in 2011 and had a mastectomy /reconstruction with breast implant. This was done at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea London. I had chemotherapy and was given Tamoxifen tablets to take for 5 years. After two years of taking Tamoxifen I got Womb Cancer which is a side effect from Tamoxifen and was told I was one in 20,000 people to get it. Had to have a total hysterectomy/ ovaries and cervix removed too. Well one cancer is enough as I hadn’t even got over the first breast cancer but to get another that was medically induced was worse. In 2020 I presented myself again back at the Royal Marsden with a grossly swollen breast - (the breast that I had the cancer in) I was told that it was suspected BIA-ALCL. I did not know what this was and when I asked I was told to google it when I get home. I was then sent for an ultrasound which showed that the implant was ruptured as well as inflamed. An appointment was made to see my surgeon Mr Gui who originally did my breast surgery. After returning home that day, I Googled BIA-ALCL and to my alarm! - this is a rare form of Non-Hodgkins lymphoma blood cancer. I could not believe what I was reading and to also find out that this type of rare cancer is caused from the type of implant that was used inside me and was RECALLED last year 24th July 2019. I was in total shock to have had to find out this information myself and was disappointed and disgusted with the Royal Marsden. Anyway to try to keep my story short after my consultation with my surgeon Mr Gui who was only interested to offer me a partial capsulectomy which I refused and also refused any further treatment from him. By now I am well equipped with knowledge of what I need and that was an en-bloc total capsulectomy. I was told by a professor at Cambridge university that after all what I have been through and having cancer twice that I needed to be de-risked and need all of the implant and capsule surrounding it out. I now had to find a surgeon that could do this procedure but it was near on impossible to get one from the Royal Marsden as I was referred to two different surgeons but rejected as they were leaving or retiring. Well by now I’m devastated and worn out but after more research trying to find a specialist surgeon who has performed and en-block and knows about BIA-ALCL - I was recommended to see Mr Turton- well I can’t tell you enough how lovey this man is. He is extremely experienced in his field of Breast surgery and has extensive knowledge of BIA-ALCL. This is a very rare cancer and only 573 cases of BIA-ALCL worldwide and as of July 2019, there have been 59 confirmed reports in the UK. As you can imagine if this case turned out that I had this very rare cancer caused from my breast implant that was recalled I just don’t know how I would have coped . This would mean that I go into hospital with one cancer and literally come out with two cancers medically induced. Nonetheless I am extremely very happy now as Mr Turton performed the en-block total capsulectomy surgery with tremendous results. The outcome was absolutely great. I am so please that I had to go all the way to Leeds from London as was very hard to find someone as skilled as him even in London. He is one in a million and I can tell you he has put my mind at rest now and I can live my life in peace now because of him. He listened to my concerns and made me very relaxed and reassured. This man was sent from heaven as I could not have found anyone better! I highly recommended him. Thank you so much Mr Turton - you are blessed to have such skills!

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Written by a patient at Nuffield Hospital Leeds
12th October 2020


I had been considering a breast reduction for many years and so glad I plucked up the courage. Mr Turton made me feel comfortable and listened to my history. I had the procedure just prior to Lockdown in March 2020. All the staff were extremely caring. Both Mr Turton and Gerry the breast care nurse came to see me the next day prior to discharge. I followed all post op. Advice so did very little for the first 2 weeks. I would say the initial recovery took 4 to 6 weeks. I did have quite a lot of discomfort but managed with simple analgesia. I am now 6 months post op. Back in normal bras and my life is transformed. Prior to the operation I had back pain all the time this has completely resolved. I am so much more active painting and decorating, gardening. People comment that I look so much slimmer. Funniest comment was I looked like a turnip before! I guess my only surprise was the post op I am an E cup when my expectations were to be a B or C. However my bust measurement is 5 inches less so guess was a J cup wearing a GG. My scars are flat and when I stand in front of a mirror I can only see the small ones from the nipple down. Sensation is far better than it was. Life changingboth physically and mentally. I would recommend this surgery. Thanks to Gerry and Mr Turton for their wonderful care.

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Written by a patient at Nuffield Hospital Leeds
24th September 2020


Dr Turton is a true professional and I couldn't imagine my operation being trusted to anyone else regarding male gynaecomastia treatment by surgical removal. The areola had been stretched on the side which needed treatment due to the lump of tissue beneath the skin. Although apprehensive about his initial suggestion to remove some areola and pull it upwards to avoid any sagging, god I am glad I trusted Dr Turton's expert judgment as now only a few weeks into recovery it looks more symmetrical than I could ever have imagined. Not only is he a professional but becasue of his awareness to listening to the patient he is a pleasure to consult with. It is clear that Dr Turton cares about his patients as he could have chosen a much quicker route of cutting around the areola and risking some sag or drooping of the nipple but instead he went above and beyond to suggest his options to give the best result after careful thinking. A thank you doesn't do justice to the work Dr Turton has done. To anyone looking for similar surgery, I have no doubt Dr Turton will change your life as much as he has mine.

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Mr Turton is a Specialist Breast Oncoplastic and Aesthetic Breast Surgeon with over 20-years experience at Consultant specialist grade, and over 30-years as a Doctor. He restricts his surgical practice specifically to the breast. He operates as a cosmetic, oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgeon carrying out several hundred cosmetic, reconstructive and cancer operations per year.

He has a very large private cosmetic breast surgery experience and has carried out well over a thousand such operations including breast augmentation, breast mastopexy, breast reduction, revisional breast augmentation, implant exchange, explantation with uplift, en-bloc capsulectomy, correction of asymmetry, correction of tuberous breasts, correction of nipple inversion, male breast problems such as gynaecomastia, liposuction of the breast, BIA-ALCL. He also performs breast cancer and reconstructive surgery in the NHS sector, including risk reducing mastectomy and reconstruction for patients with the BRCA gene or very high risk family history. He has a rapid access breast clinic in the private sector for any breast concerns with full investigational facilities available.

Mr Turton works with an excellent team of experienced staff in two of the country's flag-ship private hospitals- the Leeds Nuffield and the Spire hospital in Roundhay.

His website has more detailed information: www.cosmeticbreastsurgeon.co.uk


NHS practice based at St James's University Hospital (Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon for over 16-years), and Private patients treated at the Leeds Nuffield Hospital and Spire Hospital Leeds


0113382008 (Private Secretary - Nuffield and Spire Hospital)
Or book via the website: cosmeticbreastsurgeon.co.uk