Mum's boob job op leaves her with 'opposite of what I asked for'

Jade, a 25-year-old mum from Essex, travelled to Belgium for the op - but immediately regretted it

Back in 2018, Jade, then 25 and a mum from Essex, made the journey to Belgium for cosmetic breast surgery. What she had hoped would be a procedure to boost her confidence quickly descended into a nightmare - leaving her traumatised physically, emotionally, and financially.

Her story serves as a stark warning about the risks of seeking unregulated cosmetic procedures overseas and the urgent need for stronger safeguards to protect British patients. At the time, Jade - who has chosen not to reveal her surname - wanted to restore her breasts' shape following childbirth. She was put in touch with the Belgian clinic through a friend's recommendation.

Initially advised she would require a breast