I’m a patient of Dr Tan YC at SW1, sharing this to all the girlies who are facing the same issues as me, you will not regret it! As I’ve grown older, my once slim waist seemed a distant memory. I was constantly bothered by the unwanted fat around my tummy, always looking bloated or pregnant. My clothing choices were limited as I tried to dress in ways that concealed the fat and made me look slimmer. Despite my love for wearing bikinis to the beach, I often lacked confidence due to my imbalanced breasts, and I found myself hiding. I attempted to exercise, but it was exhausting, and I quickly lost motivation. Everything changed after I met Dr Tan YC. I shared my concerns with him, and he carefully assessed my condition and recommended a fat transfer to the breast surgery. After the surgery, I was delighted to feel my waist much slimmer and my breasts more balanced and fuller! It felt like magic!! my unwanted fat was gone, and my body looked better than ever! This transformation reignited my motivation, and I’m now back on track with my exercise routine! (since I have so much fat) I also had fat grafting done to my sunken undereye area- which had made me look perpetually tired and poisoned for the past manyyyy years. The results were incredible!! I look so much better and no longer need to heavily edit my photos Look at my before and after photos! Now, I can confidently go out with my natural face!
I am a patient with Dr Tan...I did both breast augmentation and eyebag removal with fat grafting with him. I chanced upon SW1 while doing my research for these two most disturbing problems at this juncture of my life. After birth, with lost of collagen and body fats, my breast size has shrunk to be almost nothing. The feeling was bad and disturbing. It's a feeling that I did not dare to share with anyone. Eyebag was more about the lack of sleep and poor circulation of blood due to aging. When I first met Dr Tan, I didn think too much as I wanted to find out more and was thinking to consider again after. I have read a lot of good reviews about Dr Tan from all sources. Somehow I was impressed that the clinic has little or no advertisement. The first time meeting Dr Tan was reassuring and he is a very straight forward person. Talking to him made me feel that these two most disturbing problems are just a small part in life which can be solved easily. He explained very thoroughly what he will do if I decide to go ahead. He also shared the different situations and cases he went through and also how common these problems are. Somehow he has given me the confidence to go ahead just after that meeting. His staffs are all very patient and nice people. They are also very caring and reassuring. I am now done with both the surgeries and have no regrets even though I am still going through the recovery period. Dr Tan and his crew has been seeing me and answering my endless questions promptly and patiently. I am grateful to them and if there's anybody out there that is considering such enhancement in life. Dr Tan and team will still be my first choice if I were to choose again.
I'm 26 years old, standing at 163cm and weighing in at 52kg. My breast width diameter (BWD) is 13cm and my starting cup size is 32A. Background: I've always been insecure about my breast size but admittedly didn't like the idea of plastic surgery. There were also some advantages of having small boobs that I embraced – being able to go braless, no boob sweat, and no jiggle physics when I workout or jog. In 2019, I began my weight loss journey and while it was successful, I also shed a lot of volume in my breasts, going from a C cup to A cup. The top part of my chest became flat, which made my chest look rather deflated. My right breast was also slightly larger than my left breast, and this asymmetry augmented my insecurity. Initially, I tried to dismiss the nagging insecurity and tried convincing myself that having small breasts made me look slimmer. However, I got increasing frustrated with the lack of volume when I would wear dresses with a V cut or corsets – it seemed like something was missing. As vain as it may sound, my confidence was shot because of how flat I looked wearing clothes that I love. I was so envious of slim girls endowed with larger breasts that one day I broke down and told my boyfriend I hated my breasts and wanted to do something about them. I was still against plastic surgery due to an ingrained stigma against being 'fake', but my boyfriend was patient and urged me to at least talk to a plastic surgeon just to inquire about the procedure. No pressure. Days 0 (Pre-op consultations): We booked a pre-operation consultation for 20 May 2023. The clinic had a very cozy ambience with a pink and gold theme, and very friendly staff. Dr Tan talked us through a deck of slides and explained about the different types of implants, methods of putting in the implants and the different kinds of projection. It was informative and we went home thinking about more questions to ask (the second and subsequent pre-operation consultations are free). We went back for a second and third consultation where we addressed my main concern, which was more psychological than technical. I told Dr Tan that I was debating between going ahead with the surgery because I felt that I should love my body the way it is, and that plastic surgery might harm me mentally if I regret doing it. Dr Tan was patient with me and mentioned that if I'm able to walk out of the clinic and go on with my life not wishing for BA, then it's fine to not go through with it. But, if I know that I'll be ruminating over this insecurity all my life, then it's better to go through with the BA and not have that worry anymore. Nurse Amber also sat with me afterwards and calmly dealt with the borderline-paranoid questions I asked lol. In the end, I decided to go through with the procedure. I chose 400cc Full profile to ensure that my upper chest would be filled in, and also specifically asked for a narrow center gap between both breasts. For implants which are 400cc and above, there is a $500 surcharge. Dr Tan also cautioned that these implants might make my breasts look "obscene", but at this point I was thinking "go big or go home" :) Updated on 3 Jul 2023: (I can't find a way to change the overall header for this review, but my BWD is 11.5cm, not 13cm. The timestamps and labels of photos are also not accurate - please read the captions.) I haven't been updating regularly for a week post-op, but I'll post them all in one shot. I forgot to mention that the clinic that I went to for BA is SW1. Day of Surgery (this will be detailed so you can just skip to the photos if you don't want to read): My surgery was scheduled for 10am in the morning. I was quite nervous but my boyfriend came with me so I was feeling pretty ok. Upon reaching the clinic, Nurse Amber gave me a surgical robe to change into and a box to put in all my belongings. She showed me all the medications I'd have to take after surgery: Cefalexin (antibiotic), Ultracet (painkiller), Metoclopramide (antiemetic for painkiller), and Proflavanol C (Vitamin C). Nurse Amber then brought me to another room so I could get my chest photographed again right before the surgery. Dr Tan took the photos and I signed a consent form before being led to a waiting room. My boyfriend left the clinic and was told by the nurses that he'd be notified when I'd awaken from surgery. In the waiting room, another nurse showed me the 2 boxes of Motiva implants which would be inserted in me and confirmed my details. The anesthesiologist came in afterwards and asked me about my medical history, drug allergies, etc. I said that it was my first time being put under for a surgery and he comforted me by saying I'll be asleep before I knew it. I was then asked to lay on a surgical bed and wheeled into the surgical room. I was prepped by the nurse and the anesthesiologist - I had the ECG sensors pasted on my body and an IV catheter inserted into my hand. Dr Tan walked into the surgical room and greeted the anesthesiologist like it was a normal day at work (which I know it was, but I was internally freaking out and had some heavy breathing). At this point the anesthesiologist told me he had hooked up the anesthesia (propranolol) and I felt my hand with the catheter getting numb. I remember Dr Tan using a tablet to choose a Taylor Swift song on Spotify and I asked the anesthesiologist if that was what they have playing for surgeries lol. He said yes (I think) and I blacked out soon after. It was more peaceful than I expected, like a darkness that came instantly with no pain or weird sensations. I think I woke up around 1 or 1.30pm. There was an extreme tightness in my chest and some pain, probably 6/10. It was very, very difficult to breathe. I had to take in small breaths of air because of the tightness and to prevent further pain. I had on this black Motiva bra which was used to compress the breasts. I couldn't really remember the details but my boyfriend came to visit me, made some jokes (it hurt to laugh), a nurse came to check on my blood pressure, I slept and woke up a few times, and was waiting for the doctor to come and give me the green light to leave the clinic. Around 2 or 2.30pm, Dr Tan came in and checked on me. There was pain when the nurse sat me up and they took a photo of my new boobs. After explanation of aftercare, I was released and my boyfriend and I took a cab back home. I got back home and ate some food and my medication before sleeping. Unfortunately, I slept in the supine position and what made it worse was I mistakenly took 1 Ultracet pill instead of the prescribed 2 pills. I realised my mistake when I had to wake up to pee. It was soooo difficult to get up from bed lying down because when I would lift my back just a little, pain would shoot up from both scars and I would be forced back down. I had to grit my teeth and force myself to get up through the pain. So, here's a pro-tip: sleep with an incline!!! I managed to sleep for around 10 to 12 hours, but I woke up a few times because there was discomfort due to the extreme chest tightness and some pain. So that's my experience for the BA surgery, it's pretty detailed but I hope it helps you! Updated on 3 Jul 2023: I woke up with very swollen and warm breasts. There was pain in my upper chest due to the swelling. I tried to get up from bed from my lying position but there was a lot of pain trying to do so. I planted my legs on the ground first before lifting up my chest and body. Ouch. The nurse recommended some arm exercises for me to do, but because I felt so tight, I didn't do them on the first day post-op (oops). There wasn't any sensation in my nipples and the skin of my breasts felt numb. My appetite was not quite back to normal, so I just ate some porridge and a few cheesesticks. I also had pumpkin juice for better recovery. Most of my day was spent lying around or sleeping. I had to wear the Motiva bra constantly for a week and it made sleeping uncomfortable. Updated on 3 Jul 2023: If Day 1 Post-Op was bad, then Day 2 was worse. I'm not sure why but I still stuck to sleeping in the supine position. I woke up with pain in my upper chest, but it was much worse, around 8/10. I spent 30 minutes trying to get up from bed and was almost in tears. My appetite improved and I had noodles. For my naps and sleep, I learnt my lesson and did them sitting up. The day felt long because of the pain and me not being able to do much other than the arm exercises. Updated on 3 Jul 2023: I woke up with less pain in my upper chest and more on the scars. My left side felt less swollen and it was expected because I'm left-handed and so I guess my left side is more used to wear and tear. There was some aching around my back and shoulder blades, and there was a bruise in the gap between my breasts. I also felt bloated. But overall, much better than Day 2 Post-Op. I felt flexible enough to shower and had water and some soap running over my boobs. I did my regular arm stretches - 1) lifted arms over head and 2) put my arms behind my back and moved them up and down. I'm not sure if I did too much but my right scar hurt a lot and I thought that I tore open the stitches. I messaged the clinic and they reassured me that I was fine. I took the painkiller every 8 hours. The clinic gave a week's worth so that was great. Because of the throbbing pain in my right scar and the uncomfortable sitting-sleeping position, I couldn't sleep well and took a sleeping pill. It wasn't a good idea as I woke up groggy in the morning after. I took melatonin instead for the rest of my sleepless nights. Updated on 3 Jul 2023: Days 4 and 5 Post-Op were pretty much similar but I could see that my boobs were starting to be less swollen in the upper area and the implants dropped a little. More sensation was returning for my left breast but the numbness of the skin on my chest remained. Because my implants are rather big (400cc), they would take longer to fluff up. I was told that it might take 4 month for them to look and feel natural. On Day 5 Post-Op, I felt extra and went to VS and La Senza to get an approximate sizing and try on lingerie. My boobs were still stiff and swollen but they looked so good! My size before BA was 32A or 32B and now they were 34C based on both stores. My appetite returned to normal, but I had to continue avoiding seafood (except fish). I ate more protein to help replenish tissues. I posted a collage of the breasts over 6 days of post-operation. Can you see any difference? Updated on 3 Jul 2023: After a week of post-op, I went back to the clinic for my firsr checkup. A nurse helped to remove the dressings and replaced them with reusable scar tape. The scar tape is used to ensure proper healing and prevent keloid (thick and raised) scars. Dr Tan also looked over my breasts and took a photo. My boobs were recovering nicely and the scars were not infected. I was told that for the next week, I'd feel aching round my breasts as nerve endings recover and rejoin. The nurse told me I could stop wearing the Motiva bra but had to switch to wearing wired bras with no padding. I bought one from the clinic for $28 and bought a 3-pack from Marks & Spencer for $50. I went to VS again and tried on more lingerie :) From this point on, I will update when there are any interesting things to note or when I go for my checkups. Let me know what you think!
39 years old, 160cm and 49 kg, with 335 ccc Motiva Ergonomix2. I had an amazing experience with Dr. Tan, who is very experienced, high integrity, and a very safe pair of hands. After having 2 kids and breastfeeding, I finally decided to do something about my chest after 'thinking' about it for a few years. After a lot of research and consultations with 3 of the top plastic surgeons for BA in Singapore, I decided to go with Dr Tan. He very patiently explained what to expect and allayed all my fears/concerns with factual information based on his experience (instead of trying to sell, which I had an issue with other doctors). I also trusted him on what size would work well for my frame as I was looking for something enhanced but also natural looking and feeling. The staff are very caring, very responsive. The clinic itself where I had the operation is also beautiful and very comfortable. The surgery itself and recovery was much easier than I had expected. I probably experienced only 2-3 days of being uncomfortable (though not really painful). The results have been nothing short of amazing. The size, texture, and feeling are all even better than I had originally anticipated. I am currently 2 months after the surgery and so happy I made this decision. Updated on 8 Mar 2023: 4 months after my BA, the breast has very much softened and I can barely feel the implant when I touch (only if I cup with some force from the bottom). Dr Tan had suggested dual plane technique for me, and I'm quite happy with the results. I've been able to resume exercise since the 2nd month and have been able to run, lift weights etc. with no issues. The implants feel as though they have settled well and integrated with my body.
The thought of breast augmentation never came to me till end of 2022. I was happy with how I looked, just felt that the breast could do with more shape and volume. Hubby gave me the greenlight to go ahead n find clinics. There were a few forums I looked at, most of them gave good reviews. However, there were a few which warned about the reviews being too good to be true. SW1 clinic really stood out for me because their waiting list is long. That should say about their demand right ? The wait for me was about 2months for consultation. Actually I missed my initial consult cuz of covid and got pushed back 2 months. It gave me time to read up and research on what looked I wanted, which doctors to go for. I wasn't particular on the doctor but Dr Tan YC impressed me with his background and the fact that he's still visiting consultant for KKH and SGH, makes me reassured that he's not just in for the money but doing good work for general public . During our initial consult, he appeared really friendly and I felt like he could understand my needs. I asked him questions and he gave me answers . He says he does this almost everyday but he will not 'anyhow do' . He makes every BA his own work of art. And I could really see that in my BA. He only recommends what's most suitable for you, will not over do it. Dr Tan recommended me to do Subglandular as I has 'meat' so it could cover the implant. Forward to the day of surgery, the nurse got me to change to the gown, ate some antioxidant pills, dr Tan came in to draw the needful lines on my chest. He assured that the anesthetist was his school friend , and to feel trusted with his skills. Was asked a few medical questions by the anesthetist and whisked into the OT. Really cold but was covered with a heated blanket. Cannula was inserted into my dorsal vein for anesthesia and next thing I knew I was knocked out. I woke up hearing the nurse calling my name n saying it was all done but drifted off to sleep again. I woke up again in recovery room, and asked for water. I was wearing the compression bra. I kept using my hands to sit up. I guess doing it subglandularly, I didn't feel like my chest muscles were sore. Just a feeling of 2 plastic things inside my chest. Nurse mentioned it took 1.5h and asked me to rest. Dr Tan came in after a while to look at my condition and we had unboxing of the new boobs. He mentioned they looked really natural and my husband also agreed. Took a photo to show me what he did for right nipple which was facing downwards originally and now it was facing out like the left side. You can really see the handiwork and meticulousness he has when he does these surgeries. Once I could stand up , they allowed me to go home. Recovery wise, I didn't feel much except for soreness heaviness . I was able to lift my arms, wash hair, even cleaned up my floor when my daughter puked . Overall, I'm very happy with my experience with SW1 and Dr Tan. Will update again on progress pics. Here is my pic at day 4, it looks one side bigger as I was using my right hand to take a selfie.
It's been 1 year and 2 months since the op. Last week, I went for the last review to take graduation photos (of the boobs, not me) and was feeling nostalgic in that photo-taking room... Decided to share my experiences and as much info as I can recall with all of you here. I'm in my 30s, 158cm tall, weigh about 49kg, bra size A/AA/AAA (whatever!), exercise regularly, thin not much fats on my body, no kids never breastfed, skin tight. So, if you are in the same category as me then read on! To improve quality of life, I did some research on BA, for some reason Dr Tan caught my attention, and also the brand Motiva. Went for the first consultation, the nurse was Amber. We took some photos using a machine that can show you how the different sizes and profiles will look on you. Dr Tan recommended a 275cc Full profile for me. Decided to sit on it for a day, but actually I already fell in love with the people and the place! They were both professional and cute, and the place was designed with privacy in mind. Well, you have to go check them out for yourself! On the day of the op, more photo taking for documentation. I was feeling very shy the first few times, I mean other than my hb I don’t remember if there were other instances where I needed to be interacting or holding a conversation with someone in a state of undress, was quite an experience. But actually to them we are just their 'n' th patient, so just get used to it quickly! Lying on the operation table, I was feeling happy and excited. The anesthetist Dr Teo talked to me for a while and then in an instance I fell asleep. I think he did a great job as I woke up feeling nothing much, other than a few minutes of shivering, the body’s way to generate heat I think. No headache, no groggy, no nausea, no pain, but my chest felt very sore / heavy. (Yes, because I’m suddenly size D now~) Back at home, that’s when the journey to recovery starts. I was given strong painkillers, sleeping pills, antibiotics, antioxidant pills, which I appreciated very much. The SW1 team was also just a WhatsApp away, that was assuring. The first time I saw the girls in the mirror, ‘OMG very big! Very big!’ I exclaimed in excitement. I recall Dr Tan mentioned during the consultation, for girls who are small, anything will also look very big to us haha! So I do think it is wiser not to overdo the size. A 275cc made me a 32D already (btw I'm a small frame, 10.5 bwd). As the anesthesia effect wore off throughout the day, I started feeling some pain in the chest area from evening. I chose to skip the sleeping pills and the strong painkillers, as I managed it with some Panadol during the night. The first night was the worst for me pain-wise, day 2 onwards was much better and I didn’t need med to cope already. From what I gathered, my post-op recovery was relatively easier because I chose the option of doing over the muscle. I'm quite sporty, the thought of having my pectoral muscle cut/relaxed is just unacceptable to me… Luckily during the consultation I was deemed suitable for the over muscle placement. (Otherwise I don’t want to do liao la…) Although you can go back to work a few days after op, I suggest taking more days off to rest as your body deserves it after having been sliced across the chest literally. I was like a baby napping on and off during the day (and then Netflix) and automatically sleeping about 10hrs every night, some serious healing in progress. Before the big day, I arranged for a nutritious food delivery package so didn’t have to worry about my meals immediately post op. Filled up my fridge with fruits and vegetables for extra antioxidant. Weeks before the op, I started learning how to sleep on my back. I had all along been a side sleeper, but I read that it's just easier to sleep on the back post op. Optional, though good to prepare beforehand. After the op, I went back for review with Dr Tan a handful more times. Always feeling excited to go back. They were friendly and had good time management, the overall experience was pleasant. I like it that during one of the reviews they did the sizing for me so I know conveniently what bra size to buy thereafter. As I run regularly, I like lululemon’s sports bra particularly the one with a zip in front, it holds on to the boobs so well. I was cleared by doc to run about week 7+- after op, fyi. It's always good to play it safe post-op, eat well, rest well, and move slowly lol. Weeks following the op, as I was small to begin with plus never breastfed, the chest skin constantly felt very tight and I was always hunched back. Lower half of my boobs were numb. The nipples became very sensitive and quite often there would be feelings of like electric waves, nerves repairing I think. For me the hardest to bear was actually the itch lol, it was crazy! The skin was stretching basically. The discomfort lasted for a couple of months, but they were all manageable. Things are definitely much better now, boobs soften, skin loosen, nipples feeling are back, except once in a while may have some feeling of pain from random places, probably due to scar formation inside. Fast forward to the last review, final words from doc, just enjoy them and don’t worry so much. Agree.
I am writing this after more than a year post op. This site did build my courage and gave me the confidence to get this done, so I have decided to share my experience in return. Hopefuly I will also be able to give you the courage and confidence if you need it. After losing 5kg on LCHF diet, I realize I needed to do something about my breast. Decided to go with 300cc Motiva Demi as recommended by my doctor for a more natural look. I am happy with the results. After more than a year, they really look natural.
After years of hating my chubby cheeks and short/receding chin which made my face looked droopy and heavy, I decided to bite the bullet to visit SW1 to improve my features. Dr Tan and his team were patient, caring and not pushy at all - Dr Tan recommended that I could try fillers first as I wasn’t comfortable with surgery. I liked the results so went ahead with buccal fat removal and chin implant. I did the 2 procedures separately with Dr Tan between 2020 and 2021. These were day procedures that lasted about an hour each. Prior to the surgery the doctor picked the implant and the nurses guided me through what to expect and the medications to take post-surgery. Both surgeries were rather painless. I was really nervous but the team checked in with me constantly and made sure that I was well rested before I was discharged. I was still able to take the train home by myself. Post-surgeries there were a bit of swelling, more so for the buccal fat removal procedure. Had to wear tape for support around the chin implant for a week. The painkillers were helpful for 1-2 days and I didn’t need them after that. Would say the downtime was minimal and recovery process was easy. I managed to get back to work the next day of the surgeries. I honestly love the results and how natural it looks. Dr Tan did a great job with the stitching too, so all was great. I am 1.5 years passed the buccal fat removal and 4 months post chin implant procedure. The implant just feels like my own chin. Love that I have a profile now, which was something I felt quite self conscious about. Thank you Dr Tan, Amber, Phyllis and team for sharing your expertise, ensuring that I was comfortable and well taken care of me.
It has been 4 months since I did my BA with Dr Tan. And I must say, he did a superb good job to my boobs! I’m loving my boobs so much now! No regrets, money well spent. I was first blown away by the look of my mom’s boob, which was perfectly done by Dr Tan too. The experience she had with Dr Tan was extremely good, that gave me the 101% assurance to go for it too. Throughout the process from the first appointment with Dr Tan (along with his friendly assistant Phyllis), to having the surgery done and to the subsequent follow-up checks are all smooth sailing. I want to strongly emphasize in this area - the process of the surgery and the post surgery, were PAINLESS!!! I did not feel any pain even during my recovery period. That was the most important factor to me. I feel very safe under the hands of Dr Tan. I would highly recommend anyone and everyone to look for Dr Tan for BA! You will not regret your decision, just like I did not. Trust me, and trust Dr Tan! Thank you Dr Tan, Phyllis & SW1 Team!
Had a ptosis procedure with SW1 recently, and it was amazing how Doc YCTan, and his team made the whole procedure so smooth and seamless. Really appreciate their professional help for the back and froth with the insurance claims department and helping me to verify with the insurance company. Special shout out to Phyllis for your kind help in all the arrangements, from the operation date to the back and forth with the insurance company, to coming in the Operating room to make me feel at ease just before the procedure. Thank you Doc Tan, Phyllis and the SW1 team, you guys are amazing! Now waiting for the swelling to go away and see the master piece of Doc Tan.
