In February 2020 (10 weeks ago at the time I am writing this review) I had a breast augmentation with Dr Steve Liew. 10 weeks later I am thrilled with how my new breasts are looking. I had consultations with 5 other surgeons in Sydney before choosing Dr Liew for my breast augmentation. I also had a nipple reduction, as my nipples have always been long, and they had become ‘droopy’ after breastfeeding three children. During the initial consultation, Dr Liew showed me a series of photos of his precious work and asked me what kind of ‘look’ I would prefer for my breasts - basically he was determining the projection, shape and size that would suit me best. In the end, he chose 355cc Motiva round Ergonomix implants, which are the perfect cross between a traditional round implant and anatomical ‘tear drop’ implants. As you can see from my before photos, I have always been extremely flat chested, which in hindsight I realise made me look overweight, as I had a classic pear shaped figure. Now with my new improved breasts, care of the talented Dr Liew, my figure is pleasantly balanced - I have a surprisingly slimmer looking body, because of my breasts. I have had friends who had had BA surgery with other surgeons in Sydney, and to be honest their new breasts make them look heavier... so I have been surprised and delighted to have achieved the opposite. I put this down to his precision in selecting exactly the right size/width of implant that suited my body best. Dr Liew did an excellent job and I am recovering well. I experienced minimal pain - immediately after surgery and the next day I would describe the pain as the same as doing an extremely strong am best workout at the gym. It was complete bearable. In fact, I had the operation on a Wednesday and by Friday, I was well enough to pop into work for half a day for some training. Dr Liew is one is the pricer surgeons in Sydney, however, he is also known to be one of the best. I have absolutely no regrets with choosing D Liew to do my work. Updated on 25 Apr 2020: 10 weeks post surgery. Very happy, finally I have some cleavage! I am healing well. I am extremely happy with the projection and slope of my new breasts. They are still feeling quite firm, but becoming softer as the weeks progress. Apparently it takes longer to soften up if there isn’t a lot of breast tissue to begin with. Really loving my Motiva ergonomix implants!
This is my first ever internet review because I usually just can't be bothered but Dr. Liew and his team did just a great job. I'm a 27y old Asian female and had 265cc round implants last year. I'm relatively slim and so it was super important to me that I get a natural augmentation. I hardly fit in any bras or bikinis before so it was always frustrating to go lingerie shopping. The pre-appointments were very professional, and Dr Liew was so helpful in advising me on the right size and shape. E.g. I was not supposed to go over 280cc because of my narrow frame and we needed a smaller radius because I would otherwise have too much "side boob". One of the advantages is that Dr. Liew is located in Darlinghurst because I ended up going there a couple of times and didn't need to go out of my way to drive somewhere outside of Sydney. The surgery itself was at Macquarie clinic and went so smoothly that when I woke up I asked if it was already done. I seem to have been one of those lucky ones that had no pain whatsoever. I took one painkiller right after surgery but didn't need any afterwards. My breasts felt quite heavy at times during the first week after surgery (almost as if they're falling off) but I had no pain and my recovery was very quick (I wasn't supposed to but light hiking was no issue after two weeks after and I went to the gym again after four weeks, lower body only of course). My breasts turned out a beautiful shape and except for the people I've told, nobody even knows that my breasts are augmented. I've had slower scar healing because of my darker skin type and Dr. Liew was so helpful in that as well giving me a bleaching cream and treating the scar with cortisone. I was initially worried about exercises after surgery but I had the nice staff reassure me that there have been patients who were professional athletes and even my modest gym time was back to normal after 6 weeks. I am so happy with my decision and Dr, Liew's work, I wish I had done it earlier! You can check out his homepage and see his before and Afters, alll beautifully done!
Hi team! I've decided to share my BA journey here as I've found it difficult to find similar stats for my own research. Hopefully I'll help someone out there who's considering the same journey! I'm 35, no kids, 5'8", 65kg. Used to be 75kg. Breasts have deflated over time and, due to my hippy ways, have sagged mildly. I've considered a BA for years. After three separate consults last year I have booked in with Dr Liew in Darlinghurst, NSW. I will be trusting Dr Liew to make the right call for me on the day. He will decide between 495-560cc Allergan Natrelle 410FX. I have a long body, so I should get some upper pole fullness (where I currently just have visible breast bone) and the cohesive gel placed dual plane will pendulum my nipple out and up to correct the ptosis (nipple currently at the crease line). I'll post some before shots and wish boobs very soon, but feel free to comment or ask questions ahead of time! I'll review my surgeon as we go also (he's awesome!). Updated on 29 Jan 2016: Hi :-) As mentioned in my previous post, I went to three separate surgical consults. I was originally lured by the cheaper augmentation offered by a local clinic that performs surgery under twilight sedation, however my initial photos were assessed as indicating a possible need for a lift with my BA. As a lift is a much more complex and invasive surgery, I decided to invest in three separate consults. Now, anyone wondering why you have to pay for a consult only... let's just say that I personally have more faith in a surgeon who's time is truly valuable, than one that needs to give his time away to get work through the door! I won't be naming my other two surgeons, as my opinion is subjective. Briefly, my first surgeon didn't even stay in the room whilst his assistant did my sizing. What the?!... When I told him I was considering waiting till summer was over before booking in, as I didn't want to ruin my summer with swollen breasts that were months away from settling, he looked me in the eye and assured me they'd be absolutely fine within 4 weeks. Hmmmm.... so no, I decided against the surgeon who was clearly trying to bolster his profit margin early. His offuce followed up twice with me after to see if I had made my mind up. Recommended 470cc Allergan Natrelle 410, no lift. 2nd surgeon was very professional, but I didn't feel a personal connection with him. He was too clinical, and again I felt more like a profit opportunity than a person. Recommended 470cc Allergan Natrelle 410, with very slight lollipop lift. Note here - I had similar recommendations from all docs as I was able to very clearly verbalise my desired goals and what I consider an attractive shape. I saw Dr Liew last as he had done the surgery for a friend who recommended him highly. Dr Liew listened carefully and discussed my options for the most pleasing aesthetic according to my ideal. He suggested a lift would be beneficial but, as I prefer to go a little larger, he could avoid the lift with a dual plane placement. He was also clear that I may need a revision sooner than others as I would eventually need a lift. We discussed my size options and whether I'd be comfortable leaving the final decision in his hands on the day. We decided on two different sizes. On BDay (as I think of it) he will make the incision, place sizers in, sit me up (whilst under a general) and try the next size up if it will improve the aesthetic look of my breast. This focus away from size was impressive to me. It indicated that Dr Liew would aim to give me what I want, but has an artistic desire to have the freedom to give me what I need for the best look. That sealed the deal for me on my choice. Further to this, after paying my deposit (of course!) the Shape Clinic staff, and Dr Liew himself in an additional consult, have spent time via email, phone, and face to face addressing my concerns and questions that I came up with post consult. I haven't had additional charges for this, as the emotional and mental comfort of Shape Clinic's patients is important to them. Updated on 1 Feb 2016: Updated on 11 Feb 2016: Starting to get VERY excited now. The planner in me wants to start sorting meds into pill boxes and practice sleeping on my daybed, which is going to be perfect for my first week or so while my pockets adhere properly. Does anyone else out there have a compulsively organised approach? What are you doing? Anything you wished you hadn't bothered doing? Updated on 2 Mar 2016: I feel like I'm consciously fine with the change that's about to happen to my body, but it would seem my unconscious mind is not so sure! I've started having nightmares about the surgery. Last night's entertainment featured me drinking my own blood from my drain tubes. Awesome. I don't even know if I'll HAVE drains! It's definitely becoming more "real". I've got my finance sorted and will be settling my bill shortly. Pre surgical consult is next Tuesday. I've ditched the nurofen and asprin from my handbag. Holidays soon. Two weeks off. And I happen to be starting a new job mid April, so they won't know the difference! :-) Updated on 20 Mar 2016: Had my final pre op consult last week and I've discussed going slightly larger with Dr Liew. He measured me up and there is a risk the next size implant (615 Allergan 410 FX) will be slightly too long for my chest and could result in the implant extending below the crease line, meaning it would be slightly visible and felt. This is NOT what I want. Dr Liew is going to order both the 560 and the 615 and put in the largest that will fit properly - making the call on the day. Beyond that, I'm fully prepared. Housework all done, a freezer full of frozen meals, meds picked up, wonderful friend taking 2 days off to pick me up / make sure I'm breathing etc ;-) Pillows sorted, two streaming services set up for tv content... sorted!! I've attached my sizer photos for you guys :-) Updated on 21 Mar 2016: AMAZING surgical team! Discomfort but no pain and not groggy. Taken pain meds to stay ahead of it. More pics as we go but so far looking good. Updated on 22 Mar 2016: Converted my daybed: 2 body pillows down the side, cushion for smaller back, tri pillow for upperback / head, firm pillow to elevate knees, cover with sheet and blanket. VERY comfy sleep with zero back pain. Updated on 23 Mar 2016: Pretty zonked at the moment, but wanted to get my first pics up :-) Looking very high but not bad. Over the months the swelling at the top will soften to a slope and the lower half will fill and round out. Slight asymmetry per former shape, which is to be expected without the lift. Happy so far! Updated on 24 Mar 2016: Ok, so I'm into day 3 post surgery. All going very well bar an exceedingly sensitive right nipple - feels like its got a cold burn if there's cloth touching it. Day of surgery went very smoothly. Dr Liew kept things light whilst marking me up and reassured me that the approach (560g Allergan 410 FX dual plane) was definitely the right decision. My anesthesiologist came and had a brief consult, noting my tendency to nausea post general. She was lovely! Definitely set me at ease. 5 minutes later I was chatting to her about how odd it was going to be to just wake up in a second with ..... then I woke up! Hahaha! Bada bing bada boom. Boobs! Took about 30 mins to come around from the general. Absolutely no nausea - that woman is a genius! Completely clear headed by the time I got home - recovered almost 2 hours earlier than expected. Felt fine and even made myself a cup of tea.... word of warning here, people - I felt fine because I was still full of surgery drugs. I should have taken it easy and I'm very lucky I didn't bust an internal stitch! Next day I woke up feeling great (meds taken regularly to stay ahead of pain). My care buddy was with me all day. Went to brunch, then post op appointment. Then I unwisely decided to hit the shop in search of a zip up crop. By the time I got home I had completely hit the wall. Again - over doing it is NOT SMART! Yesterday I had another friend keep me company for the day, but I wisely (for once) slept and rested most of the day. Much the same today. Not feeling too tight and some areas, like just next to my armpit, are soft already. As with other people, no bowel movements - completely beyond me that I haven't exploded. I'm not even uncomfortable, despite eating lots of healthy food / drinking lots of water / taking senna laxatives. Soon.... ;-) Updated pics attached. Hit me with questions, but so far I think I'm having a pretty easy ride - thanks in no small part to my surgical team, support network, and breasts that clearly agree with the path I'm taking them on! Xx Updated on 26 Mar 2016: I ALWAYS wore a bra under this crop pre BA. Now I can wear it without! Just carefully trying on before getting back into my surgical bra ;-) Updated on 31 Mar 2016: Hi everyone!! Coming along very nicely here. Shape settling beautifully. For the most part I'm wearing supportive sports bras per my instructions, but couldn't resist buying a couple of lace bras to check out the effect I'm starting to come to. The lace bras (for the Aussie readers) are just $10 - $15 each at CottonOn Body. Post surgical bra by far still the most comfortable though and I'm sticking with it at home. Support bras do come with thinner straps with a convertible hook for anyone looking. Soooo... naked pics first, then bras, then awesome side boob which I hope to goodness stays as i heal - love it! Again - Allergan Natrelle 410s, 560g, dual plane placement for the "heavy" natural look. Updated on 6 Apr 2016: Healing nicely. Full range of motion. Nipples sitting about where I'd expect without a lift and I think I'm developing the "full, heavy, natural" look I'm after. They look GREAT in clothes and I'm sticking with surgical bra for sleep. Looking forward to slightly more settling from top to bottom - loving the side boob! Scars healing nicely and silicone strips definitely helping with smoothing them down. Comments and questions welcome [RS bleep] Updated on 15 May 2016: Hi guys! Sorry for the delay - I've been a busy bee with a new job. So I'm 8 weeks out now and it's been an interesting ride. They've largely settled into how they will be - with textured anatomicals they don't change a whole lot once they're healed. Weeks 2-5 had me making several calls to the clinic to check that what I was feeling was "normal". They healed at slightly different rates due to my use of my right side vs my left, so I was often worried that one or the other felt odd, even though I had nothing to compare to! Use the forum here, girls - it was very helpful to be part of a group having surgery at the same time with everyone experiencing similar things. The last couple of weeks I've been slowly adjusting back to side sleeping (such a relief!), working out the clothes thing, getting fitted for bras - 10G!!! I'm hoping a 14E will fit so I can find some sexy options. The 10G in the pics is a very supportive fit and works really well under clothes. I'll buy more at the 3 month mark once my body has adjusted to accommodate them more. I have a small patch on the bottom of each breast that has gone numb. I'm using touch techniques to retrain the nerves. My nipples have slightly increased sensitivity. They feel AMAZING! I had some tissue to cover the implant so I can't comment on how they'd feel for someone else, but I actually can't feel the implant unless I really try with some positions. I had read so many reviews of 410s feeling tight or hard - this is not the case for me at all. I had very soft tissue before, so I now feel like I have firm breasts in a youthful way - they give very easily under the hand. Nice "squish" factor ;-) Off to Bali in three weeks, so I'll be sure to post my first bikini pics after. Hit me up with any questions.
I underwent double eyelid surgery & am very happy with the results. My eyelids before were monolids & eyelashes that refused to curl up due to the excess skin weighing on them. Unless I was smiling, people would constantly ask me why I was tired or why I was annoyed - which wasn't the case, that was just my face in a relaxed position!I had considered doing this surgery for several years & finally picked up the courage to go through with it. In my research I had also consulted Andrew Kim, Peter Kim & considered even travelling to Korea to undertake the surgery there but decided it was better to do it locally due to the language barrier & access to the Surgeon if there were any post-operation complications or concerns. I had met with Dr Liew & appreciated the thorough consultation he gave me including measuring my tarsal plate, advising which type of crease would suit my eye shape (we both agreed a natural crease with a lateral flare) & he allayed my concerns about scarring. The initial consult fee was $250, i saw this as an investment given I was after the best for my face but I also felt it was worth it given the time he spent with me covering all these details, my consults with the other surgeons mentioned lasted 5-10 minutes maximum. I felt very comfortable with Dr Liew & knowing he is a highly experienced and well known facial & reconstructive plastic surgeon made me feel he was the right Surgeon for me.The operation itself was very quick, I was injected with a sedation that relaxed me and sent me to sleep for a short period and I woke up half way through the procedure. There was never any pain during or after the procedure, in fact - I never had the need to take any pain medication. I was also really surprised how LITTLE bruising there was, I have seen other people's eyelid procedure pictures on realself with dark purple bruising, i did not have any of this! A combination of my good genes for healing & most definitely Dr Liew's skills and techniques in minimising trauma to the eyelids!I will be honest & say there were several moments of doubt and concerns while I was recovering at home post surgery - thoughts like....is this amount of swelling normal? is my crease too high? is my crease not well formed as it should be? It was in these moments that I know I made the right decision to have this procedure done locally. At my follow up appointments with his nurses if I had any concerns Dr Liew would see me to address this personally & I would also send him several text messages with any concerns and pictures to which he would reply back to me quickly and in one case, met with me the next day on a weekend to repair a slight opening after the incision hadn't 100% healed after my stitches were removed the day before. I have been really impressed with the care and genuine concern of Dr Liew. He could have easily dismissed my concerns to allow more time but he cares about his patients and his results so will give the proper attention to ensure you have the best experience possible. His staff and nurses are all absolutely fantastic too, I felt so comfortable everytime I came to the clinic for follow ups and the nurses were very receptive to any concerns or feedback I had.My eyelids now have a natural crease and my eyelashes are able to hold a curl and mascara. It was a small change that has made a significant impact to the expression of my eyes.
