I’m almost 25 and the idea to get breast augmentation came to me long ago and I finally proceeded it last year. That was my first surgery experience ever, so I searched a lot and before going into my consultation with a doctor I already knew about all benefits/drawbacks as well as risks and other details that breast augmentation surgery entails, like pain, recovery, swelling, discomfort etc.
After looking up reviews and surgeons ratings I narrowed it down to 2 places. Both were in Seoul, very reputable and experienced but I ended up going with doc Han Kyunam from Banobagi. I tried a sizer with several implants and when he was clear about the result I want he recommended 375cc, silicone implants Bellagel placed under the muscle through the inframammary incision. The surgery date I booked before coming to Seoul which was 3 days away. The total cost for everything was around 13,000,000 krw which is roughly 12.7k usd.
I was somewhat nervous as I’ve never been under general anesthesia but the preparation time flew very fast. I was knocked out the entire operation, without remembering or feeling anything and by the time I woke up, my surgery was finished. Few hours later as the anesthesia weaned off, I started feeling pain and pressure. I took Tylenol and the rest of the day I slept. The first post-op night I stayed at the hospital. Swelling and bruising were brutal. When I felt pain I took some more Tylenol but after about 3 days I didn’t feel it at all. For about a week it hurt to lift my hands or carry anything. The first 2 weeks was the worst but the result definitely worth it. Hopefully I came to Seoul with my mom, she supported and helped me a lot.
By the time I came back home, around 3 weeks after, I felt much better and after about 8-9 weeks I was 100% back to normal. I had gone from 32a to full c and I’m very happy with my results. It’s been almost 8 months, my confidence has definitely been improved and I never look in the mirror with dissatisfaction any longer. I’m totally in love with my new breasts and I had the best doctor ever. All in all, my experience was satisfying and very positive.