My journey to a “breast transformation” exceeded my expectations from my first consolation straight through to post op care! I say “breast transformation” as I went to Dr. Quoc Lam (and a few other surgeons) in search of what “I want” implants! Because after 4 children, I wanted youthful looking breast and to feel comfortable in my skin again. I had still quite large breast and to get “my” ideal size and shape I was planning for a breast reduction and then implants. Dr. Lam explained in the most Caring manner that it would be unethical to remove perfectly good tissue and replace it with an implant, and that he is confident he can help me achieve my desired results with only a breast reduction and lift. At first this news was not what I wanted to hear, as other surgeons were happy to accommodate my request. But I still chose to go ahead with Dr. Lam as he was not egotistically confident that he could give me the best results for my body, he was humbly so. I left my consultation confident in my decision. Although I had a 9 month wait till my op it sure came around fast. I thought I’d be nervous but Dr. Lams calm energy radiated and I felt at ease. Let’s talk post op care! Dr. Quoc Lam’s Bedside manner and attention to detail! The most caring health care professional I have ever encountered. He is a perfectionist and it glows! I honestly new I made the right decision from the get go. but, I was truly blown away by the results. I didn’t think I could get my breast better than I had envisioned. Ever so grateful to have had the opportunity to have Dr. Lam work his extensive knowledge and magic on me
The most beautiful human being to grace this profession. I have just had a very successful abdominoplasty performed by Dr Quoc. His manner and care helped me overcome my fears and insecurities regarding my body and going under. I highly recommend everyone and anyone to see this perfect gentleman to make you feel and look the way you’ve always dreamed of.
I had breast revision surgery with Dr. Lam in November of last year following botched surgery I had done overseas.I had consultations with various surgeons in Adelaide prior to choosing Dr. Lam all whom made me feel less confident and comfortable with the surgery I needed.From the initial consultation, Dr. Lam was thorough in his explanation of procedures involved, costs, and above all genuinely compassionate and understanding to my case.My results were above all my expectations and I am beyond happy, I honestly thought this outcome could not be possible.My Care whilst in Hospital and home has been second to none, Dr. Lam and his team answered all my post-operative questions when needed & my follow-up consultations were always exceptional.I highly recommend Dr Lam and would have surgery with no one else.
I have posted pictures at various stages over fourteen months. I am still happy I went ahead with the surgery the scars I getting fainter over time. If I wear waterproof makeup they aren't very visible at all. Updated on 8 Jun 2020: In my mid 50s I noticed creepiness and laxity in my upper arms, from that time on I stopped wearing sleeveless tops and dresses then after a couple of years I decided to have an arm lift. I thought even if I'm left with a bad scar I'm in the same state I'm in now with having to wear sleeves everyday. I decided on DR Quoc Lam because a friend of mine had recently had a breast reduction with him and called Dr Lam the breast wizard he did such an excellent job. Dr Lam explained to me that the arms can scar quiet bad and I should know that I could be left with scars, over one year out. I'm happy that I made the decision to have the arm lift, I do have fine white scars which are slightly raised and some puckering on my right arm but I'm happy that that I had the arm lift.
From my first visit with Dr Lam, right through to follow up consultations post surgery, I felt cared for and all details of my experience was listened to and considered. Dr Lam demonstrated a high level of knowledge, compassion and demonstrated experience. I was extrememly happy with the outcome of the surgery and recommend his services and all staff thoroughly
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, age 31. I had a lumpectomy followed by 4 weeks of radiation and then commenced Tamoxifen. Two years later, after experiencing countless health concerns, I was recommended to have a bilateral mastectomy. I was referred to Dr Quoc Lam or Waverley House Plastic Surgery by my oncologist, and highly recommended by a friend. My initial meeting with him was very thorough. He provided me with various options for breast reconstruction, and explained the pros and cons of each. He showed me numerous photos, and was very gentle in his approach. I then had the operation 6 weeks later. I started off with expanders, and went through numerous expansions. I had two fat grafting procedures (resulting from my radiation damage) and nipple reconstruction, and two sessions of nipple tattooing. Throughout the process, I have found Dr Lam to be very informative, thorough, and focused on the final result, rather than rushing to complete the process. I highly recommend him to anyone going through a similar situation.
Dr Quoc Lam is the most gentle and caring medical practitioner I have come across. I have had an extensive and long process after my breast cancer diagnosis but having a surgeon like Dr Lam has taken so much anxiety away. The precision and care he takes to give fantastic physical results allows me to feel so feminine when cancer took that away. I am forever thankful for having Dr Lam not only for the amazing physical results but for the beautiful nature he has. He has made an awful journey so much easier to endure as I have had complete trust in his processes and most of all he listens and cares. Thank you so much, words really can't describe my gratitude xx
I just turned 18 on Friday 23 September and I went and had a breast reduction in Adelaide with Dr Quoc Lam. Amazing surgeon, very reassuring and works with his clients to get their desired results. Attached are my before and after photos. I was a 16G and I believe I am about a 14/16C because I had both a breast reduction and liposuction to my auxiliary folds. I also lost 6kg leading up to surgery and plan on losing a little bit more weight/ toning up in the gym. No regrets, my breasts are exactly how I wanted them. Because I am so young they might grow a cup size or so back during my 20s but no fuss as they are perfect. I’m day 3 post-op. Any questions - leave in the comments below!
After a year and a bit of waiting, we've only one month left to go. It's time to document. Background: I had a prior breast reduction with Dr. Lam in late 2018 (documented on my previous review) and have returned to his surgery rooms at Cranford House to finally have top surgery. I was mostly closeted at the time of my reduction and I chose him to do my surgery specifically because I knew he also specialised in top surgery, and if/when I was ready to take that extra step, I would return. I've now returned, and after fourteen grueling months of waiting, elective surgery postponements due to COVID, waiting, general stress and also more waiting, I'm thirty days out. Excited doesn't even begin to describe it. Reduction: Comparing my previous updates and old pictures, I'm older, hairier and heavier than I was (thank you, blessed testosterone) - but the results are still the same. My t-anchor scars have healed nicely, the small scar where my drains were inserted is minimal, and any off-colouring around the nipple / scars is due to a recent flare-up of eczema. If I were cis, I'd be extremely happy with my reduction. Top Surgery: Going in with a prior surgical experience has been ideal for both myself and for Dr. Lam. While definitely not recommended for everyone to follow this surgical path, it has worked well for my own transition and sense of self well-being, and Dr. Lam has a prior familiarity with my scars, how I recovered from last time, etc. Walking into his office for the initial consult, it felt that we were both immediately on the same page for what to expect, what to do, etc. It also wasn't necessary per se, but it was extremely affirming and humbling to hear his sincerity about my transition progressing well and him feeling privileged to have been involved in two distinct stages of my journey. (Bless, omg.)I'm getting a bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy with free nipple grafts, which has a similar medically indicated time, surgical process, healing time, etc. to the reduction. The main difference is that the drains will be in for longer (one week instead of three days), and I'll be wearing a post-op binder instead of using Hypafix. As far as scarring goes, he says he'll be able to 'fold' the new top surgery scars into my existing ones and there shouldn't be any major issues I was stressing about (e.g. minimal dog ears, scar healing, etc.) I've purchased the two post-op binders he recommended (Marena Recovery, Size S), am finalising the payments today, and then just laying low and avoiding being a COVID close contact until it's time to go into hospital. Bring it on!
My surgery is booked for 24 October, which is ... so soon, so I figured it'd be a good opportunity to start documenting my experience. Hopefully it'll be of some use. I developed breasts when I was 9 years old, and I've been considering a breast reduction off and on since 2010 when I was fifteen. Various reasons stopped me from getting the reduction at a younger age, including finishing my studies, poor mental health (up to and including thinking that my breasts were my only trait of value !!!!!!! so whack), travel, work, etc. A combination of finishing uni, working graveyard shifts and saving the entire time, therapy, and an overall increase in happiness have lead me to finally determine that my desired gender expression is entirely androgynous, and while I don't completely despise my breasts per se (I've spent more time with them than without them - I've gotten used to them), I won't be able to express and look after myself properly while they're still this large. I'd also love to be able to go jogging and exercise without them in the way, and be able to sit upright, and buy clothes that'll actually fit me, and overall I think I'll greatly benefit from getting this surgery, with pros vastly outweighing the cons. I've booked myself in with Dr. Quoc Lam at Cranford House in Adelaide to hopefully go from a 10G (a sister size - I'm usually an 8FF) down to a small B cup. From our pre-op consults, he seems very professional and goal-orientated, which is exactly what I need. He also has helped me with my questions about potentially getting top surgery (double mastectomy) down the track, which has helped immensely. I'm so, so so [RS bleep] excited for this. It's been such a long time coming, and now it's just around the corner. Very excited to keep everyone posted ! Updated on 24 Oct 2018: I'm currently staying overnight in the hospital so the nurses can observe me and take the drains out when needed - I'm so bored, I figure I'll update !! My surgery was booked in for 2pm so I got to the hospital at midday with my mum, who is my carer for the recovery process. I redid the health questionnaire, and there was a lot of routine questions and things which was simple and straightforward. Because I'm a dependent on my hospital cover, I didn't have to pay any excess, which was fab ! During my mark up, I began to feel a bit woozy (small, hot room w/ no airflow, and I hadn't eaten anything since the night before) so I mentioned this. Cue : lie down !! Get a cold wet towel for their brow !! We'll wheel you into the theatre !! Which was a bit embarrassing for something I perceived as being so minor but I did enjoy having a dramatic 'being wheeled through a hospital corridor' moment. Fun ! I got to the surgery room and everyone was chatty and lovely - the surgical assistant introduced himself, and my anaesthetist Dr. Beinssen sailed in and got me all settled in. (I was expecting a gas mask to administer the anaesthesia for some reason ? Movies. Whatever.) I got my drip, I got drugs to make me feel good, I took three deep breaths, breathed normally, and then I was gone. Woke up in the recovery room where I was given a lot more drugs. Yay ! I didn't feel nauseous at all which was great, and most of the pain is a dull ache and nothing too bad considering my breasts were cut open. As for the results so far ...... just look at them. Dr. Quoc Lam is a wizard. Excited to keep everyone posted ! Updated on 26 Nov 2018: I went out with friends on the official one month anniversary since my operation, so this is a bit delayed, but the thought still counts. I'm giving my boobs a rest today from the Hypafix and I gave them a quick coat of BioOil so if they're looking especially glossy and covered in leftover adhesive tape it's because ... they are ! I had 457g taken out of my right breast and 430g taken out of my left. My mobility in my arms has mostly come back, although I'm waiting for the all-clear from my surgeon to go back to work, because hospitality requires a lot of heavy lifting and stretching (carrying plates, kegs, etc.). I'm super excited to get back into regular life again - I spent two and a half weeks at my parents' house just relaxing, and I nearly went out of my mind. Who knew doing nothing would be so boring !! I've had a relatively smooth recovery process, which I'm extremely grateful for. The first four days after surgery were the worst, when the drains were in and the wounds were still fresh - I only needed painkillers for the first night after going home, and after that I've been feeling just fine for recovery. I stayed in hospital from Wednesday through to Saturday morning (3 nights), which although my hospital was a nice one ... it was still a hospital. I didn't poop the entire time I was there. It was awful. That first poop getting home from hospital was just ... [italian chef kissing fingers] I'm so thrilled with my results. Dr Lam did a fabulous job and my recovery has been extremely straightforward. Everyone comments on how proportional I look now, which is exactly what I was going for. My boobs finally match my frame and I'm so happy to have taken this step towards self-actualising and being the person I want to be / look like. Word of advice : invest in a large V-shape pillow for sleeping, and bring a pillow in the car for when you go home. Seatbelts hurt ! Updated on 11 Oct 2019: Will post a proper update when I'm out of the woods.
