1 BFT; Asian, Mid-20s, Broad Shoulders + Narrow Hips

Hi everyone, I’ve decided to document my BFT journey with you. I was inspired by another reviewer on here who left an extremely detailed review about her experience and thought it’d be helpful. I figured getting a BFT kills two birds with one stone - I get lipo (which I need on my flanks and abdomen) and boobs in one go!

Quick info: Asian, mid-20s, chunky with broad shoulders. Rectangular (?) shaped body. No previous implants or breast surgeries done. I have to leave a star review to make updates so I’ve left one for now but want to make a more complete judgment after 3 months.

Scheduling a consultation over the phone was easy. Dr. Bednar and I had a quick conversation as I honestly did not have many questions for him. I was able to snag a surgery date only 2 months later (the earliest appointment). Sylvia is great for coordinating all the dates. She also provides a schedule for you. The pre-op with the nurse asked some basic questions about my health. No smoking, drinking, or partaking in a long list of substances/supplements a few weeks prior to surgery.

Travel
* Arrived in NC at 1:30am after a 4-hour delay with American Airlines. SFO to NC took around 6 hours. We were not able to use the meal vouchers we were given because all the airport restaurants were closed unfortunately.
* Called an Lyft and checked into the Hamptons. Drive was about 20 minutes long. Fell asleep around 3:15am.
* Woke up the next day at 12:30pm. Called the front desk for shuttle service to my pre-op.

Pre-op @ 2pm, 4/2/25
* Shuttle driver picked me up from the Hamptons for my pre-op. We left around 1:25pm. The drive was short. He was pleasant and knowledgable about the process and gave me instructions on getting to Bednar’s office. He gave me his card to call for pickup. Thanks Scott!
* Arrived 15 minutes early. The building has lots of greenery (perhaps it helps people feel calm). I was greeted by Sylvia. Office has candy (chocolates, trail mix, hard candy), soda, and water. It’s clean, neat, and nicely decorated. No other patients here.
* Nurse Erin gave me some paperwork to sign off on. It’s related to your health, waivers, and caretakers. I changed into my front facing gown and disposable bikini bottom (which they provide). Nurse seems like a very down-to-biz type of person with limited chit chat.
* Picture time. Nurse Erin took all my photos in the same room. She took them with a camera and asked me to set my feet in different positions and hold my arms back/front to pose for the camera properly. This took ~30 minutes.
* While waiting for the Dr, I heard nurse Erin talking to another patient going over the same info she did with me. I waited for Dr. Bednar and Joel for ~25 minutes.
* I spoke to Dr Bednar and my nurse first. He marked me up in the dressing gown and disposable underwear for about 5 minutes. We talked about tomorrow’s game plan. He’ll take fat from my flanks, abdomen and lower back, inner thighs if necessary. I’m okay with that since I’ve never had a thigh gap and would honestly love one.
* Dr. Bednar thinks he can get 500-550ccs into my breasts, mainly focusing on the upper poles and creating cleavage. I have a slight asymmetry but it’s so small that Dr. Bednar says he’ll just use the same amount in both. He will also round out my hip dips with 40-50ccs if he has any leftover fat to work with.
* This convo felt a bit rushed, I felt like I didn’t have to time to ask questions because he was in and out of there. He did compliment my back tattoo and said as a sculptor, he could really appreciate a work of art.
* I spoke to Joel afterwards, the nurse anesthesiologist. He was thorough in everything that would happen and answered any remaining questions I had. I’ll have an IV, be intubated with a breathing tube, and receive pain meds. They’ll keep me in the office until I wake up and feel ready to go. In the meantime, he wanted me to be hydrated, meaning when I peed, it should be clear. This conversation took ~30minutes.
* Went back to the hotel via shuttle service. My driver this time was not Scott. He was not chatty and didn’t say anything. The driver can drop you off at Walgreens but I elected to go back to the hotel to rest up a little bit before heading over to Walgreens.
* The boyfriend and I picked up some protein snacks (jerky, pedialyte, granola bars) and got meds. They forgot to give me Norco so I called Dr. Bednar (he answered immediately at 7pm). He spoke to Melissa and told me I had to go back to ask for the Norco again. I guess sometimes they forget, so make sure to check your medications before leaving. I picked up everything from Walgreens, totaling ~$106.17.
* We rested up for a bit before having dinner at Bulla Gastrobar. I had chicken stew with rice and some tapas. I arrived home a little late so I ended up taking the Gabapentin and Aprepitant at 9:15pm instead of the advised 9pm. When I mention this to Joel the next day, he says it’s okay.
* I settle into bed at 10pm after taking a shower with Dial soap. I need to take a shower tomorrow morning before surgery but it’s likely I won’t take as thorough of a shower so I wanted to make sure tonight I cleaned everything. With the time change from west coast to east coast I’m sure I’ll struggle with waking up early in the morning to get to an 8am surgery.
* Tomorrow afternoon the front desk will bring extra pillows to my room. It’s to help elevate my back to reduce the swelling. My boyfriend is also allergic to down pillows so we need non-down pillows.
* I feel a bit anxious, so I take 10mg Valium 1 hour after taking the other two meds (oops, I was supposed to take half and then a the other half 5mg didn’t work).

Surgery @ 8am, 4/3/25
* I wake up at 6am, feeling pretty normal even though I got maybe 6.5-7 hours of sleep. I take a hot shower with Dial soap, lathering every part of my body that I can reach.
* I grab breakfast but don’t eat anything (the meal is for later). Cheese omlettes, sausage, yogurt, strawberries, a muffin, a scone, and red velvet / malted vanilla waffles. Smelling the food makes me a little hungry.
* I do a 20 minute self lymphatic drainage massage a la ChatGPT. I say a quick prayer and I’m off to surgery at 7:30am with Scott. We have a quiet ride this morning.
* I bring my medications, take off my earrings, and bring an XXXL t-shirt in case my button up doesn’t fit after surgery. I am wearing drawstring joggers, slip on crocs, ankle socks, and a button up from my boyfriend. I was asked to wear glasses instead of contacts, so I’m wearing them today.
* I hope I can pee. I totally forgot about reserving some pee when I got up this morning and peed. I can’t drink anything either so I’m praying I have something in the bladder for Bednar.
* I feel remarkably calm. I think the Valium is still in my system. My boyfriend is not coming with me to surgery but I’m not fretting over it. I feel at peace and excited for what’s to come. DDs!
* I arrive at the office at 7:45am. The drive is quick, no traffic. Scott takes cash tips, not Venmo. We have a quiet drive over.
* I take a minute to appreciate the beautiful greenery and mini fountain set up here. It’s quite calming pre-surgery.
* Bednar’s office is locked. I knock and ring the bell. I don’t know if anyone is here yet…
* After a couple minutes, Abby answers. they can’t hear because they are in the back preparing for surgery. She lets me inside and takes a urine sample. It’s kind of hard to pee in a cup but I do have urine. Yay!
* I dress in a gown and put my hair up. I put on compressions socks, regular socks, and a hair net that was provided to me. It all seems more real wearing the surgery get up. It’s 8am sharp now.
* I think everyone that works here, other than Dr. Bednar and Joel, are female.
* I suddenly had a massive wave of anxiety during the IV insertion. I was so nervous about the IV I started to shake a little. My teeth were chattering. The nurse, Abby inserted the IV. She tried on my left but could not get it so she tried on the right. The IV was quite a painful pinch. After a few minutes the shaking and chattering stopped. The anxiety subsided a bit but is not gone.
* Abby really is nice. She talked me through the IV insertion knowing I was nervous. We talked about living in the Bay Area versus NC. I’m glad she took the time to make me feel more comfortable.
* Abby gave me 4 pills to take. Zofran, Gabapentin, and something else. She put a steroid in the IV as well. She said the Gabapentin and Zofran should help with the anxiety. I turned on the massage chair to help relax. It’s 8:25am.
* I watched some TV while waiting for Joel and Dr. Bednar. It’s called Flipping Nation. Lots of entertaining fabricated drama about flipping houses.
* I talk to Joel at 8:40am. He checks my heart beat and breathing. He asked me what I ate last night and we chit chat a little bit about being scared of IVs but not tattoos. He asks if I have any remaining questions- I don’t. I’m just happy the IV part is over. Whew!
* Dr. Bednar comes in at 9:10am. Instead of a surgery mask he is wearing a surgical helmet with a clear face shield with some sort of tube attached to the back of his belt. He marks me up in detail, first drawing my breasts out then the areas he will contour on the front and back. No chit chat. I ask him to make sure my belly button comes out nice and not all flat and stretched out. He says it’s up to my body’s anatomy, which I’m ok with. I just don’t want a weird tummy tuck belly button which he assures me won’t happen.
* Into the operating room I go! It’s about 9:15am. See you on the other side!