Angeline Lim, MD

From the first consult, Dr Lim was careful to listen to what my goals were, and talked me through the Breast Augmentation procedure, options (location, incision, etc), all the risks and possible complications, and of course through the sizing options that best aligned with what I was going for. Dr Lim's was the only practice I consulted with that used breast-shaped sizers, instead of just shoving a sample implant into a sports bra, so I also feel her office gave me the most representative example of what each size would look like. She patiently answered all of my followup questions afterwards too, about possibly adding a lift or not (ended up not), or what other things might factor into my choices.
On the day of the surgery, it went well, I was released 3 hours after arriving, and she checked in with me later that afternoon, as well as again a few days later. Recovery went well, and by my post-op appointment I was off the painkillers and sleeping on my back through the night. I'm now a month post-op, my scars are already fading, and while the settling has already started, I know there's a more that'll take time.

I'd recommend consulting with Dr Lim and Duet for anyone considering Breast Augmentation.

I'm so glad I went to Dr. Lim for my BA! I went to a couple of consultations but I felt the surgeons weren't really listening to my needs. I said I wanted natural-looking breasts but they kept suggesting I go bigger. I chose Dr. Lim because she listened to me and didn't pressure me to go bigger. Also, the entire experience was seamless and enjoyable.
Before the surgery, Dr. Lim and Jolie thoroughly explained to me the process and what to expect. They took everything I said into consideration and made me feel comfortable the entire time. Both their demeanour is kind and patient.
On surgery day, Dr. Lim and their anesthesiologist were really nice and had the exact energy I needed to feel safe and less nervous. The night before, I read a couple of reviews from other surgeons offices where patients would have to walk into the room that they actually perform the surgery in. That really scared me but at Dr. Lim's office (Duet Plastic Surgery) I did not have to do that. I was in a waiting room where I laid on a comfortable bed and their anesthesiologist put a warm blanket over me. They moved me into the room after I was asleep so I didn't have to see the operating room beforehand.
After the surgery, was very painful but expected. The pain only lasted 4-5 days and the medication Dr. Lim provided was enough to get me through it.
Now, I'm 6 months post-op and I LOVE my breasts. They look very natural and feel soft. The size that Dr. Lim chose for me is perfect for my frame.
If you're in the Bay Area and looking to get a breast augmentation, I highly suggest you go to Dr. Lim!
I'll add before/after pictures soon :)

I have been considering a tummy tuck for several years. I decided to pull the trigger and interviewed 3 very capable surgeons. I met Dr. Lim and decided to choose her given her methodical approach. I am glad I did. The results have been outstanding. The recovery has been without any complications. Dr. Lim says that is because I am a good patient but I believe it has more to do with her ability as a plastic surgeon. I can highly recommend her technical and artistic skills.

Before the BA I had literally nothing, I struggled to fill in my bra and relied on padding for sure. Because of how little I had pre-BA, I was super wary of doing everything possible to get a natural yet full result. I just felt I couldn't get away with certain implant sizes/profiles like others with any starting breast tissue could.
Details:
- Silicone, under muscle, crease incision
- Allergan SoftTouch implant
- 295 cc moderate profile
My PS said the largest she could comfortably (and naturally) fit was 295 cc in moderate profile, or 325 cc full profile. I went with moderate and the smaller volume for a more natural look.
I was in the camp of worrying about going too big versus too small. That being said, I am happy I went with 295 cc rather than 275 or 250 cc like I see similar chest girls doing, only because I love having bigger boobs :) But I am a bit glad they aren't bigger, I think the 325 cc full profile would've given me that more obvious, always round and high look. Always keep in mind that push up bras exist girls! You don't need the push up bra look even when you are naked if you don't want it !

Went in for my surgery yesterday at 1pm, my surgery started at about 2pm ad I was in the car headed home at about 3:40pm. I wanted a really natural look and was debating between 250cc and 275cc pretty much up until right before my surgery, but Dr. Lim assures me the 275cc would be perfect for my frame. I'm sooooo happy with my results, it's only been 18 hours since I got out of surgery and they already look so natural! Thank you so much Dr. Lim!
Trying to sleep last night was pretty awful because of all the back pain and pressure, my bandages were very tight especially because of the swelling. And I did throw up at about 2am. But I took the bandages off at about 9am and I already feel soooo much better.

Updated on 19 Jun 2020:
Very minimal bruising, only around the incision site. I forgot to mention I’m 5’5” and I weigh about 135 for reference. I feel better than yesterday, i can lift my arms higher and go to the bathroom by myself now, hoping tomorrow gets even easier

Updated on 30 Jun 2020:
Went for my post op appointment yesterday, she took the tape off of my incisions and said I could start using scar cream, also told me I could start massaging and using lotion!

Updated on 6 Dec 2020:
Loving my results so far! No complications or issues. I did notice my right breast might be dropping slightly faster than my left, but It doesn’t really bother me. I find that I’m still a little restricted at the gym, just listening to my body. Overall, still the best decision I’ve ever made.

I'm very happy with the procedure done by Dr Lim and staff at Duet Plastic Surgery. They were recommended to me by a Kaiser plastic surgeon, whose opinion I trust. I highly recommend them to others.
Dr Lim is a fantastic listener. I met with several doctors in the area, and besides Duet's glowing credentials, I heavily weighed the doctor's communication skills - their ability to listen and understand my wants and concerns before offering options. She was always calm and intently listened. It was confidence-inspiring to talk to her while feeling heard and not rushed.
Background: I'm an active rock climber, /completely/ flat chested, and just wanted the tiniest something to feel feminine. I had 200cc saline previously but always thought they felt large on my frame. I was very embarrassed by them and would only wear clothing to hide them. After explant, I was unfortunately also dissatisfied by being completely flat, so I decided to do the procedure again after 2 years. I had concerns about notice-ability, impact to my strength, BAD, and safety.
Other doctors immediately suggested silicone 200cc without much perceived thought, citing the base width diameter of my chest. Based on our conversations, Dr Lim suggested 125cc saline, which is the smallest possible volume for saline. Even though the diameter is very small, she thought it would still look realistic and it met my concerns. Yes, they don't look perfectly real (fat has a droop and movement different to implants) and I don't love that I have implants, but given the cost-benefit analysis, I'm sincerely happy with my results and decision. I'm back to sending climbs outdoors, and don't feel self-conscious about notice-ability.
Besides my happy decision with the doctor, the staff is wonderful. Jolie makes scheduling easy. The staff is very welcoming and sweet.
This wasn't a factor in my decision, but it felt great to support smart, capable women.

Done with my BA today! I'm in a lot of pain right now and woke up to take my meds. I haven't peeked at the girls yet- still in bandages, but going to my first post-op appointment tomorrow morning and hopefully will get a good look at them!
A few pre op pictures. I started off with basically nothing and had 310cc moderate profile in both breasts.
My stats:
Height: 5'8
Weight: 117

Updated on 19 Dec 2019:
Went really well. Dr. Lim took the bandages off me and put me in a surgical bra. I got to look at the girls for the first time! I’m really liking them already. I think they are the perfect size. Can’t wait for them to fully drop into place.

Updated on 20 Dec 2019:
Day 3 post op, pain is much more manageable today, I stopped taking Percocet the stronger pain med and have only been on the prescribed gabapentin, pain wise it’s probably 2 out of 10 right now. Day of surgery was the worst pain about 8 out of 10, then yesterday it was around 4-6 with the Percocet. Tomorrow I will be taking gabapentin only twice a day, we’ll see how that goes. I may have to take Tylenol in between.
The pain is mostly soreness around the implant, especially on the side where it’s not completely dropped yet.
Overall I’m happy with the size although I think I could have gone bigger. Boob greed is real! I was so afraid of going too big pre op and asked for the smaller size on the operating table. I just have to remember that I didn’t want big boobs to begin with, I just wanted something to fill in the bikini with. I’m happy with where they are right now. Can’t wait to see how they will settle.

Updated on 20 Dec 2019:
Feeling great so far except for some pain around the incision area

Updated on 22 Dec 2019:
Today has been a little rough. I’m not supposed to take the Gabapentin until dinner time, and all morning I was feeling really tight in my chest, constantly feeling out of breath and exhausted. I woke up at 7am and ended up taking another nap around 9am. I was just so tired.
I’m also still thinking that I went too small, for going through all this and if I ended up being a 34B, which is exactly where I was pre kids, seems like it’s not worthwhile. But then again, the girls haven’t really settled so I don’t know what size they will be in the end. And, if 310cc is already making me so uncomfortable, a bigger size will be even more painful.
I still haven’t gotten my sensation back on my nipples and boobs except the upper boob area. When do you girls get your sensation back? This is really bothering me.

Updated on 27 Dec 2019:
Went to my one week appointment yesterday. Dr. Lim said I was recovering beautifully, better than most at this point. She took the stitches out for me and told me how to massage a few times a day. It was pretty straightforward.
Went bra shopping afterwards and got a bra in 34C, exactly the size I wanted after BA. For some reason my boobs look smaller in pictures, but overall I’m still pretty happy with the size I chose.
I’m feeling 80% back to normal today. I drove yesterday and today and other than some tight feelings when I turn the wheels really hard, it’s been quite manageable.

Updated on 28 Dec 2019:
I have almost no pain right now, only some random shooting pain here and there but nothing crazy. Feeling 90% back to normal.
Went bra shopping today and happy to report that I fit perfectly in a 34C in one brand (which is the exact size that I wanted post BA) and a 32D in another brand (which I also don’t mind). Feeling so much more confident and loving my boobs more every day.
Some updated pics of day 10 boobs and scars. It’s the first time I see my scars and they are a bit bigger than I would have liked but I know they will get better with time.

Updated on 29 Dec 2019:


Updated on 29 Dec 2019:


Updated on 3 Jan 2020:
It’s been 15 days since my surgery, funny how they seem bigger than the first day? I definitely am in love with them and so glad about the size I chose.

Updated on 12 Jan 2020:
Still really happy about my results, and loving my size more everyday! Nipple sensation is also slowly coming back which I’m really happy about! I’d say about 90% is back on my right and about 50% sensation is back on my left nipple. I’m actually glad I didn’t get a bigger size, otherwise I wouldn’t have had such a smooth recovery and sensation would have taken longer to get back. Overall, just super happy about my decision and wish I had done this sooner!

Updated on 15 Jan 2020:
Extremely happy with how my scars are healing. They are almost invisible at this point.

Updated on 22 Feb 2020:
It’s been two month since the BA, time just flew by. They now feel like a part of me and I forget I even had surgery. Some bikini pics from the beach vacation I just came back from. I do love them but also have boob greed (which is completely unexpected because I wanted to be modest and downsized from 345cc to 310cc). I do think they look smaller once the swelling goes down. Overall I’m really happy with Dr. Lim’s work, she did a great job and got me exactly what I was looking for going into the surgery, and the scars look great too. It’s just now that I’m used to them I’m starting to want them bigger

Dr. Lim is an honest and talented surgeon who takes into consideration your wishes, but advises and cautions where appropriate. I came in for a consult with her a year and a half before I decided to pull the trigger, and I didn’t consult with anyone else once I decided to move forward — that was how confident I was in her. She and her ps partner, Dr. Weintraub completed their ps residency at Stanford and have years of experience; it really was a no-brainer. I felt that I could be super open with her pre and post-op; that there was nothing too embarrassing to say or ask. She is very responsive to email as well. I am glad I went with her suggestion on cc size, as it is completely proportionate with my body and exactly what I wanted.

I’m very satisfied and will return for a Mommy makeover in a decade or so. :)

Background:

I contemplated a breast lift with implants for over 10 years, and i waited so long to pull the trigger because i wanted to be absolutely sure about my decision. I ended up with 195 cc saline implants, which have me at a full C cup. I started with a large B or small C but due to the lift i lost a little skin, so the implant helped fill me out. I'm 5'4'' and depending on how strict i am with diet / exercise i range from 123-130 lbs. This size ended up being perfect for me and compliments my hour glass shape without being too large. I can maintain my exercise regimen with my new breasts and I'm not scared to push myself during workouts.

I conducted my own research for about 1 year on best doctors in the Bay Area - i looked at hundreds of pictures, reviewed educational backgrounds, and ended up feeling most comfortable / confident with Duet Plastic Surgery. I appreciate that Duet is an all female practice, they promote self-love with natural results. After spending many hours looking at hundreds of before and after photos it was clear to me that Duet has a superior eye and are truly a couple of the best plastic surgeons in America, especially as it pertains to breasts. Dr. Lim was transparent with me from our first appointment and set expectations very well from the start. She also answered my laundry list of questions without being annoyed, which i greatly appreciated. I ended up slightly panicking and changed my mind on my final decision (250 ccs) and Dr.Lim called me to talk through it. I was very grateful for her call as she assured me i have options and extra time to think about it. I didn't feel pressured to make a decision right away and that helped ease my mind so i could make the best decision on sizing for my body.

Actual procedure:

My breasts were quite saggy and the mental anguish (due to my nerves and excitement) leading up to the surgery itself was the worst part of the procedure. The surgery itself was a great process and it was clear Dr.Lim, her partner, and the anesthesiologist were all pros. I felt very comfortable with the team and "going under." I woke up after the procedure and for the first time after surgery, i did not feel queasy and i did not have the urge to vomit. I've had roughly 7 surgeries in my lifetime, mainly ear nose and throat for allergy issues and it was truly impressive the i did not get sick. I felt very little physical pain after the procedure and i healed incredibly well. I am about 3 months healed and i look at my breasts at least 5 times a day in the mirror, because i am just so pleased that i now have full, tasteful, perky breasts with nipples placed where they should have always been! :)

The pricing is worth it and then some because you're paying for quality and you have two doctors by your side during your procedure. Both Duet Doctors (Dr.Lim & Dr.Weintraub) have residency training from Stanford University and i sincerely believe this makes a huge difference.

Thank you Dr.Lim & Duet Team!

I had the surgery 8/1/18. I’m 26 years old, no kids. I’ve just had saggy boobs for most of my twenties. I decided this is [RS bleep] and I want perky boobs now. I’m elated with the results!! It feels like one of the best decisions I’ve ever made