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He said for me, going to a small D is fine. He examines you very closely, drawing lines with a ruler and everything to see how he would make it all proportionate and natural. He's the kind of doctor who will tell you the truth if he thinks something wouldn't look good. Also, he suggested for me to go over the muscle because he assessed that I had enough breast tissue and took into consideration that I weightlift. If you do it under the muscle, there should be no problems of it looking obvious. As for stretch marks, I applied coconut oil on my breasts every morning and night. Little trick I learned from my mother I really appreciated how attentive he was with my body and how everything would look.

 

Hmm, I think if people focused very closely, they can see that they sit a bit stiff on your chest. But I don't think at a passing glance they will look too rigid. After 3 weeks, I wore a low front slit dress for a party and people didn't notice. However, me examining them in front of a mirror, I can tell they're a bit rigid. Depends what kind of style bikini. I think maybe stay away from the triangle shape ones that show too much cleavage between the breasts and maybe stick with something that won't show as much or a tube top?

 

They still got a lot more healing to do for sure, but they definitely look and feel more natural at this stage; they're gradually getting softer. If I squeeze them really hard, it still hurts, and Dr. Han got back to me last week, saying they're still developing scar tissue around the implants and the nerves are still being repaired. He said I should wait at least 6 months to a year for them to really be done with healing.

 

They’re still sensitive (especially my nipples) but that’s still normal at this stage. They say wait up to 6 months for the breasts to still feel normal again. The doctor said that the nerves are still repairing themselves, especially cause I went from an A to a D. It’s good cause whenever I have questions, I just message Banobagi and they usually get back to me within the week, even though I’m abroad. They’ve definitely “softened” up since the surgery. I just can’t wait to see what their final look is after a few months pass!

When do you plan on getting it??

 

Oh yes, most definitely. I’ve seen a lot of plastic surgeons and I honestly felt the most comfortable with him (although, never met up with Dr. Barns). I felt like he really listened to me and was so patient with everything. He really helped me feel relaxed with everything, and you can tell he was genuine in his opinions/recommendations.

 

Yeah, it’s standard to take before/after photos at any plastic surgery clinic. Maybe they’ll be up on the site for Dr. Han

 

Hi Mary! With my clothes on, yes. But without my clothes, they honestly looked like torpedos at first, haha. But it’s definitely more natural now than the first week. And because my skin is tight, I didn’t have to wear a recovery bra so that my implants can drop to a more natural state. People actually think I’m wearing a push up bra when I have nothing on. I don’t have a natural cleavage yet, so just sticking to wearing button up shirts with a tank top and nipple covers for now I think I have it worse than normal because I was so flat and my breasts were sitting high. So the fact that he had to make some pocket space beyond my natural breast line at the bottom is why they look a bit higher than natural. But like I said, they’re slooooowly nestling as the time passes. And as scar tissue forms around the breast, they’ll “fluff” aka be fuller and softer.

 

I'm a month post-op, and back in the US. I was in Korea for 2 weeks and flew just fine back. I had two check ups with Dr. Han before I left. The first time, I had an injection of minerals/vitamins that help promote healing. And then the doctor checked my stitches and my overall healing. He seemed very happy with the results and said the implants will look better over the next month. He asked how much longer I’ll be in Korea, and said he wanted to see me one more time before I leave, which was nice. The second time was pretty much the same and answered any other questions I had.

My implants are still sitting high and my skin is still tight, but this is expected. It’s definitely not as bad as before. The doctor said it’ll take at least 3 months for the skin to finally relax and up to a year to see the final result. I absolutely looooove how they look. I can tell they will look great once they "drop" and “fluff.” Most of the discomfort is gone and beginning to feel normal. But OMG I miss sleeping on my side. The doctor said as long as I feel comfortable, I can sleep on my sad, but I don’t wanna risk it and will start sleeping on my side around the second month point. They still feel a little stiff to the touch, but glad I don’t have to massage them like non-gummy bear implants.

Size wise, I’m so glad to go a bit bigger. I was debating between 425 cc and 450 cc, and Mona from Seoul Cosmetic Surgery recommenced the bigger size cause in her experience, most of her clients always regret not going bigger and 25 cc isn’t that much of a difference. I’m glad I listened.

I’ll try to update around the third month mark!

 

Hey! I know they are going through the clinical studies now in order to approve it through the FDA. They’re mostly used widely in Europe and Asia. And from what I’ve read, they’re the Australian brand of choice in countries like UK, Germany, Switzerland, etc. I’ve personally read up on doctor interviews when it came to Motiva implants. Most of them mention they like Motiva because it’s the only brand that use nano-texturing on the surface to reduce risk. The other gummy bear implants have rough textures, so there’s a higher risk of complications. Here’s one interview that goes in-depth:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/Motiva-implants-why-fast-becoming-australias-implant-choice-hammond/

Also, I don’t always trust the FDA due to many reasons. Like any organization, it can be corrupted and there’s a reason we say they’re in bed with particularly pharmaceutical companies. So just cause it’s FDA approved, doesn’t mean it’s absolutely safe. If anything, I probably trust European/Australian safety standards. Plus, it’ll take years for the clinical studies to be done so that’s why they’re still stuck on using Mentor. But look at how many clinical studies are going one; a LOT of American surgeons are very interested in using Motiva.

In Korea, they mostly use either Motiva or Belle(?). Most patients will choose the latter cause it’s cheaper. It cost me about 16,300,000 million won. I believe it would roughly be the same with the price range you stated cause they’ll be using less advanced implants and considering the currency exchange. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend Mentor cause they’re textured gummy bear implants. There have been reports by the FDA and elsewhere that anaplastic large-cell lymphoma is a big problem with textured implants cause they irritate the skin that they’re adhering to. The chances are low of getting it, but it’s a higher chance than a smoother surface implant. Motiva avoids this. That’s why I spent years saving to get the best thing possible if I’m gonna consider putting anything in my body.

I hope I answered your questions! Good luck!

 

Hey! No real reason. When I scheduled the consultation, he was the one available for the day, and I heard good things about him. I’m happy I got him to do the BA though cause he was very down to earth, kind, and professional. He also understood the differences between American and Korean beauty standards and gave realistic/objective opinions. He definitely put me at ease with the whole thing.

 

Of course it would be more convenient. You’ll need to go under surgery only once and it’ll be less expensive as you’ll have to pay for anesthesia and services twice instead of one time if you do two separate surgeries. Plus, if you get more procedures at one place, you get a discount, especially if you mention that you’re thinking of getting the second surgery somewhere else. In addition, you have to take into account the swelling. Since the eyes and nose are close to each other, the swelling would affect their appearance. When I did my double eyelids, the swelling didn’t go down noticeably until a good 6 months after. It takes up to a year for all of it to go away. I think double eyelid surgery is a simple/standard procedure in Korea since everyone gets it there. Why don’t you choose a place that does the nose the way you want instead of the double eyelid?

 

Yeah, you can email them or I believe they have a Watsapp number you can contact. I eventually went through a medical tourism company so they ended up contacting them. I just did my BA at Banobagi and had a good experience. Good luck!

 

Hey guys, I’m leaving a review for Banobagi for my breast augmentation. Felt like after getting so much info and help from this site over the years, I can return the favor by contributing my experience. Plus, I’m kinda bored at my hotel just recovering, so might as well talk about it

I had the BA on November 5. Considering I was traveling overseas for major surgery, I decided to go with a medical tourism company to help ease the stress. I know, I’m sure I could have handled it on my own cause I heard the clinic will take care of you and getting around is easy, but why bother when the service is practically free? I went to Korea with the help of Seoul Cosmetic Surgery. I thought about Docfinder, but I liked how responsive and personal SCS felt. I saved my money to get the best service, implants, and experience, so I wanted to be pampered *shrug*

My consultation was on November 2 with Dr. Han. Two reps from SCS, Mona and Dean, and one of Banobagi’s translators were with me. They were so friendly and didn’t mind to chat with me while we waited to see the doctor, so it helped with my nervousness. First impression with Dr. Han: He was very attentive and knowledgable. He first listened to what I wanted and looked at my photos. After he measured my chest, he laid out what he could realistically do and how he would do the procedure in detail. Any questions I had, he made sure to answer them. I’m an A and wanted to go to a small D. He said since my breasts sit kind of high, he had to make space further below in order for the implants to sit proportionately on my chest. He recommended I do it over the muscle via IMF since I have enough breast tissue and I weightlift. I was concerned about “bottoming out” or getting a “double bubble” if he made space underneath, but he says since I’m getting Motiva Silk Surface implants, it wouldn’t happen. I also asked him about the risk of autoimmune illnesses and the recent concern over the new development with malignant tissue forming with textured implants, but he said since Motiva Silk isn’t textured the same as the typical gummy bear implants, the chances of that occurring are very low. Motiva Silk uses nanotechnology to make the surface compatible with the surrounding tissue, thus these babies are pricey. I figured if I’m gonna put anything foreign in me, it better be top quality. So, if anyone has concerns about putting anything foreign in your body, it’s something you might wanna consider. At the end of the consultation, I felt pretty confident in his skills and wanted to go ahead with the surgery.

On the day of surgery, Mona and Dean met up with me, and I was surprised that they stayed with me until I actually had to walk into the surgery room. That was nice. They made sure I understood all the paperwork and I met up with Dr. Han one more time. He confirmed the size I was getting (450 cc) and went over any complications that can generally occur during and after surgery. Once I gave the thumbs up, they took me to the surgery room.

Once I woke up, a nurse was there to greet me. My chest felt super tight and sore, but no real pain. Dr. Han came in soon after to check if I was feeling okay and to let me know any discomfort I might feel after the anesthesia. Then, they took me up to the recovery room for the night. Mona and Dean were there to greet me and they went to the pharmacy to pick up my meds. I wasn’t allowed to drink water until three hours later and THAT HONESTLY SUCKED. I was just staring at the clock, just waiting to quench my thirst. Mona stayed with me a bit to distract me from the discomfort (this is exactly what I wanted: someone there to help me). It was hard for me to move around cause I couldn’t use my arms to push myself up, so she helped me. Throughout the early evening, nurses came in to check and change my bandage and gave me rice porridge. I slipped in and out of sleep cause I was just so uncomfortable from not being able to move and my chest feeling so tight.

Next morning, a nurse came in to check on me one more time and change my bandage, and a consultant came in to check me out. She handed me the box of pumpkin juice that was supposed to help with swelling (I know we’ve all seen the famous pumpkin juice from surgery vlogs, so I found this pretty amusing ) and reviewed how to take the medication with me one more time. She ordered a black luxury taxi and helped me in. She even told the taxi driver to help me bring my bag up to the hotel room

It’s been a week now, and I’m super happy with my results. My implants are sitting on my chest pretty high right now, but that’s expected. The scars aren’t bad and they gave me a gel to put on them. Sleeping has been annoying. I can’t believe how much I miss being able to sleep on your side. You take such simple things for granted. I had my first check up yesterday, and I asked a list of questions to the doctor. He answered every single one patiently and I didn’t feel rushed at all. I really appreciated that. Overall, it’s been a pretty successful and good experience so far.

If anyone has questions, you can post here or DM me I’ll post an update later.

 

Yeah that is pretty scary, but I’m personally aware of it. ALCL was noticed since the 90’s, and these cases have been reported throughout the years. It is rare though; only 3 cases get diagnosed out of 300 million women in a year. Like any surgery, you will have risks like this. If you’re aware of the risks and that scares you, then don’t do it. For the other person above, I’ve had my silicone nose implant for almost 20 years and guess what, I’m A-okay. The studies did show it’s a higher chance with textured implants, but if this happens, it’s almost 100% treatable because the affected tissue only stays in the lymphnodiac tissue; it’s only present in the scar tissue around the implant, so once you remove it, it’s gone. No radiation or chemotherapy needed if catch it. If anything, BBI is harder to treat because it affects the whole body’s immune system. Since I get free healthcare in the US under the Defense Dept, I can go in for regular yearly check ups if I want to, and that’s fine with me.

One source: https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/fda-updates-on-textured-implants-and-cancer

If people are scared of plastic surgery cause of the what if’s, then don’t do it. There will be risks. It is major surgery. It’s a lottery. That’s the reality with plastic surgery. You should do regular check ups on anything you introduced foreign in the body. These are valid concerns to bring up in consultation. In the end, seriously weigh the real cons and pros, and go forward with your decision. Peace.

 

In addition (info I got from Realself):

“This is a great question because we are often asked this when we compare implants that are sitting on the counter in the office. The old style gel implants are definitely softer or squishier when you pick them up and feel them. The problem is that most people assume that they will like that when they are inside your body and this is not the case.

Regular gel implants, because they are not highly cohesive or form stable (gummy bear) will often fold or will show ripples far more that the gummy bear implants. In addition, they tend to have a higher capsule contracture rate, meaning that they can get hard and therefore not feel very good at all after they have been implanted.

Interestingly, the textured implants, especially the ones made by Sientra seem to feel like regular breast tissue after about 3 to 6 months. This is probably due to your tissue growing into the texture and incorporating the implant so that it becomes "part of you".”

They just take longer to feel more natural by a couple of months

 

My friend got gummy bear implants. And from what I was told by the doctor (I went to the consultation with her) and my research, saline are generally firmer than gel; they’re known to feel unnatural. Also, with saline, the implant bag goes in empty, and then they pump the saline solution in. This increases the risk of infection and BBI cause it’s introducing the external environment for longer periods of time. That’s why they tend to get mold cause oxygen can get in. Gummy bear implants are a bit firmer than regular silicone. But when I felt my friends’ implants, they weren’t that hard. She got 425 cc. Also, since they’re textured, you don’t have to worry about the double bubble effect or bottoming out.

 

Unfortunately, this is always the risk with any surgery. Even contracture can occur years after a BA. That’s just something you have to keep in mind that could happen and if you’re ok with dealing with it. Doctors can’t know 100% if your body will reject the implants, but it is a very low percentage. The most you can do is minimize the risk as much as possible. And that requires spending money on premium implants and a good doctor. A doctor’s skill is important cause the way they do the whole procedure affects your recovery and risk of illness.

For fear of mold, don’t choose saline. Not only does it look and feel the worst, they have a higher risk of rupture and rippling. That’s why they’re the cheapest. Most surgeons use silicone gel implants now. As for leaks, get the gummy bear implants (cohesive gel). If the membrane breaks, they do not leak and stay together (like Motiva). These are the newest kinds of implants that most surgeons want to use.

Again, no one can predict BA illness. But you can minimize the chances of it. I’m going to Korea next year and dropping cash at a good clinic and Motiva implants. I understand there’s a chance that something can happen, but I know it’s what I want and I’m willing to deal with the small risk.

 

I also agree not to remove facial fat, especially bucal. As you age, the fat dissipates and the skin gets droopy. So if you remove the fat, then as someone said, you’ll age terribly. I’m a bit concerned by the title of your post. I think it’s definitely up to you to decide what you want to do, and you should be sure. Keep doing more research. And also, look specifically more for people’s experience. I noticed a lot of people will talk about what they think but have absolute no experience in it. If you simply want to lose some fat around your face to make it smaller and angular, just go on a clean diet. Surgery isn’t worth the long term results with facial fat removal. Be careful of bone removal/shaving as well as skin can sag once the space is not occupied.

 

From what I can tell, I feel like plastic surgery would be cheaper in Korea because of the high volume of procedures with more options. And, I agree that I think Singapore is best for simpler procedures. Depends on what you plan to get.

 

Thanks so much for the reply! Yes, I saw the blacklist but there really were no reasons stated or it’s someone that heard something. I’m very interested in Banobagi and going to buy my plane tix soon, so I’m excite! Thanks again for your advice I just hope I don’t get overwhelmed since I’ll only be there a short time. I’ll be going alone (and prefer to heal alone), so it’s nice to know they’re very accommodating and nice. I’m glad you like your result.

 

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely check them out

 

I just recall reading bad reviews with them on here and other places. They have a strong online presence where a lot of foreigners can find their website but their services are subpar apparently. They’re the only clinic I saw that “specializes” in permanent calf reduction, but after much research I understand it’s not a good surgery for your body cause they literally cut muscle. The fact that they’ll willingly do a risky surgery like that at whereas other clinics (even in the States) avoid it is a red flag.

 

Hello all,

I’ve been lurking on the site for years now and finally made an account cause I plan to (FINALLY!!!) get a BA soon. I want to go with a medical tourism company because I’ll just feel a lot more comfortable doing it that way then heading off by myself. I see some bad reviews about Docfinder and I’m not surprised considering they seem to be the one everyone usually uses, especially YouTube influencers. Does any have experience using a company besides Docfinder?

 

The older implant models I believe have these issues. Stuff with mold and such isually occurs in saline implants. But I plan to get the cohesive gel implants aka gummy bear. These are new kind of silicone gel implants where the gel doesn’t leak out even when the membrane is cut and they are textured on the outside so they stay in place. These new implants are considered to last significantly longer than the older versions.

 

I’m thinking of going with Banobagi. Do you have any personal knowledge on them or heard anything?