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It's Finally Happening......going Solo to Thailand. Thailand, TH

UPDATED FROM NewboobiesNZ
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Dr Angkana Tanvatanagul

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May 6, 2015
You look really good. I am also going for my surgery in thailand phuket, bangkok hospital. I hope mine will look as good as yours!! You are so brave going alone, i am also a lil worried because i will b alone after the 3rd day. I was wondering how many days in total did you stay in Thailand?
May 7, 2015
Hi, I stayed for 10 days in total. I did do a lot of research regarding travelling to Thailand, the do's and don'ts etc, read up about scams and that made me feel prepared in going alone. I never once felt scared or unsure, but then again I didn't go out late at night by myself, go down side allys alone that looked abit dodgy, and I had a my hotel to go back to and treated that like a safe haven. I didn't think I would do much sight seeing, but I did want to squeeze in as much as I could since this felt like a once in a life time opportunity. Wish you all the best :)
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May 7, 2015
Thanks for the advise, its going to be very helpful. I am so excited too, my surgery is in 2 weeks in phuket. Do update your progression cos i would love to read them
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May 19, 2015
I know this sounds silly but can i know were you able to lift your luggage or anything when travelling home? How did you manage on that? When were u able to regain to have hand movement or able to go walk around after surgery? My surgery is in 3 days n i m goin solo too. Thanks again
May 19, 2015
Hi, When I got back to my room after surgery I walked to the toilet by myself. The following morning the nurse gave me a shower and I was fine walking around. I did take it very easy though and walked slowly. I took a suitcase with wheels to the hospital and I managed fine with that. As soon as the driver saw me, he took over lol. They are all so amazing over there. With my luggage, I checked in my big bag straight away so I didn't have to push a trolley around constantly while I hung around at the airport. I'm glad I had a small suitcase with wheels as hand luggage as this was a lot less straining than having to carry a bag. I was abit worried about lifting it up into the overhead cabin but I knew it would be one quick movement and it was fine. All the best with your surgery. I kept an open mind with the whole experience and I think that really made my experience a great one. Didn't fuss about the small things if you know what I mean. I just went with the flow. The nurses were amazed that I was on my own, and that kind of gave me extra courage to handle the whole experience :) I'm healing really nicely too.
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May 19, 2015
Omg... Thank you so very much for helpinh me out. Now i feel more assured and less worried. I am glad you are healing nicely and ur girls looks great. Looking forward to ur future post!!
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May 30, 2015
Hi i am back but with an added twins. I jus want to extend my big thank you to you. Your post, tips and replying to my questions have help me alot on my ba journey. It wasnt as bad goin solo and even when i nearly back out on surgery day, u came as a motivator in my thoughts. I managed to Do alot on my own n would say the hardest was day 2, still managed to walk for an hour to sight see. It was tough to sit on my own using my abs but it was not too bad. Pain was bearable almost like no pain as long as i move slowly. Luggages i had no issues as there were many who extended help or i jus ask for help at the airport. And yes i managed to Do alot in thailand amazing scenery, jus no swimming. So once again big thank you and hugs!!
May 30, 2015
yay. I'm so glad you had a great time. This site was so good for me to become prepared for what I was getting myself in for lol. Are you happy with the twins? wishing you a fast recovery :) Take care.
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May 30, 2015
i am happy with the new additions and starting work in 3 days. I am just unsure on the scar on my right side but its too early to say if my scar are going to be ok or not. i am looking forward to the full recovery.U too take care and thanks again!!
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June 1, 2015
Hey ladies, I am on day 3 of my recovery, i also had Dr.Aungkana at Piyavate hospital, all went really smoothly. How are you ladies finding the shape of your breasts, i'm worried mine won't fill out at the bottom, they seem to be a bit of an odd shape. I know it's only day 3 but i need a little reassurance. i went with 385 cc high profile silicone x
June 1, 2015
Hi. Mine have healed so well and i'm loving the shape. They look really natural too which I am so stoked about. I'm sure yours will settle as it's still so early for you. You will look fantastic :)
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June 1, 2015
I went for a natural look, one breast is looking quite good already, but the other looks really odd, is this normal, for one to heal faster or better than the other, i'm really worried i'm going to be left with odd breasts. It's my worst nightmare. I feel alien. my body has also ballooned, it's as though i've suddenly gained 7 pounds, i look like a hippo, my legs and stomach have bloated and swollen. I look awful! :(
June 4, 2015
Hi there, i am travelling next thursday to have procedure done on friday by Dr Angkana... i am going by myself and i am really really scared ;( i am worried about the tests they do before hand and being put to sleep...are you able to shed some light on what it was like for you going by yourself and having it done? :) thanks so much xx
June 7, 2015
Hi, Sure no probs. I just kept an open mind when I arrived on the morning of my consult. You go to Tria first which is a beautiful spa like place behind the Piyavate hospital. They do bloods there along with weight etc. You have the other tests done at the actual hospital. you don't even need to walk, they drive you by tuktuk lol. A nurse is with you the whole time so you aren't alone going through the tests, and there is no waiting and hanging around which was great for my nerves. You are given a locker for your clothes etc when you have to wear the gown for the xray. you also have to put little plasters over your nipples which have a little staple thing attached. You go straight to another room where you lie on a bed and have some wires attached to you so they can check your heart. All painless. Once that is done you go back by tuktuk to tria and have the consult with Dr Angkana. She is really lovely and puts you at ease. A nurse is there through the whole consult. When I tried on sizers I couldn't believe how huge they looked and I honestly trusted her decision and today I'm so glad I went with her opinion as at the time they were just looked to big for my liking. They didn't turn out that big at all so take that into account. I wasn't told that they wouldn't be as big as the consult she will also give you an actual time of surgery. Dr Angkana also uses drains with her surgeries and I believe that is why I healed so well. You make payment there and you are given the option of paying in Thai Baht or your own currency which I really liked. Saved me some fees. Once you are settled into your own room at the hospital you can watch tv or use the free wifi while you wait to be picked up. You have to take a shower with some special antiseptic soap and also make sure you have no nail polish on. Being taken into the operating room was abit daunting, so just relax and know that you will be absolutely fine. your arms are stretched out and tied lightly. I probably waiting a good 15-20 minutes like this while the nurses all did their things and the waited the Dr to arrive and scrub in. I didn't meet my anaesthetist until he came in the room and got started straight away. He asked me how much I weighed and basically with one breath and I was out. They are so lovely and caring through out the whole procedure, even in recovery. Some nurse aren't very confident in speaking English so just talk clearly otherwise they will go get another nurse who translates. I was taken straight back to my room afterwards and constantly checked up on. Even the following morning the nurse showered me. I was abit embarrassed about this but thought, I'm sure they do this all the time lol. Honestly, try and have a go with the flow attitude and you will be fine. That got me through the whole procedure on my own. Hope this has helped. All the best :)
March 5, 2018
your BA looks fantastic! would you mind posting the nameof your surgeon and the hospital you did the procedure at? thank you!
UPDATED FROM NewboobiesNZ
9 days post

Couldn't be more happier

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Sorry I didn't keep updating while in Bangkok but there was too much to see and do. I arrived home last night and even though everything went really well while away there is nothing better than coming home.
I had a driver meet me at the airport just like planned through Destination Beauty. I'm so glad Richard (my driver) was there as it was a bit over whelming travelling on my own and going to a different country when I'm not well travelled at all.
Somerset was lovely. This is where most people stay when going through Destination Beauty and I really suggest people who are coming on there own for surgery to stay there as they have their office in the same building so always on hand plus you get to meet other people who are over there for the same reason.
While over in Bangkok for my BA I also decided to see the dentist. They organised all this for me and made sure I got to all 4 appointments to have my partial plate.
My BA consult was scheduled for 10am the following day, with surgery set for 1.30pm. You have all the tests eg x-rays and bloods done before you actually see the Doctor. Dr Angkana was really lovely and I felt very comfortable with her. I didn't find out much regarding her as a surgeon as I couldn't find many reviews so I was slightly nervous.
She suggested I have the implants put over the muscle due to my ptosis and that drains would be fitted. I never mentioned what size I was thinking of (thanks to the rice test) but she was on the same wave length as me. I had to squeeze the implants under a really tight white tshirt that they made me put on and I got a bit of a fright. 355cc on right and 385cc on left looked huge! This was the first time I doubted what I was doing as they seemed so big. I knew my husband would love me to be that size, but I knew I wouldn't be comfortable going that big. I tried on 355cc and 325cc and to me, they looked the same. This is where I put all the trust into my surgeon. She did more measuring and said the bigger size would fill my breast better as well as the width was more suitable. I decided to go with her decision (355 and 385cc), even though I was worried they would be too big.
After I was settled into my hospital room at piyavate hospital (which was really lovely) I didn't have to wait long before I was wheeled away for surgery. The only thing I found strange with the whole procedure was that I never got to meet the anaesthetist before surgery. At the end of the day, everything went really smoothly. All the nurses were lovely and made me very comfortable while I was lying on the operating table waiting for everything to start.
I woke up in not too much pain and was only really sore for the first 2 nights that I stayed in hospital. The drains came out the following afternoon which I was happy about as they were just a pain, especially when I needed to go to the toilet. I didn't get to see my new boobies until I got back to the apartment as I was wrapped in bandage. I have to say, I was so relieved that they didn't look as big as what they did when I tried on the implants at my consultation.
The following morning after being discharged from hospital, I was out sight seeing and shopping. I couldn't believe I was catching trains and tuk tuks pretty much after surgery. Wearing my supportive bra which I had already bought before coming over was a godsend.
I had the best time while in Bangkok, and having the surgery didn't stop me doing anything while over there. The only downside was the dentist appointments, as they were scheduled normally at 1pm so I was always picked up at noon, and that stopped me having full days of doing things. Looking back, maybe this was a good idea, as It made me not overdo it. I met some lovely ladies too :)
My follow up appointment with Dr Angkana the day I was scheduled to fly out went really well. I thought I was having my stiches out (my wound's were covered with water proof dressing the whole time) but in fact I only had internal stitches, and she was really pleased how well they looked.
I had no bruising at all from surgery. She taught me how to massage my new breasts and suggested I do that 20 minutes twice a day and to do that for the first couple of years. Actually, if I do it everyday for the lifetime of my implants, that would be even better apparently.
I'm still a bit bloated but that could be because of the huge buffet breakfasts I had over there every day lol. I put on 2Kg's but that includes the weight of the twins :) That's what I keep telling myself lol
I would highly recommend going through Destination Beauty, especially if you are doing it alone. You can even go as part of a tour but I needed the cheaper option due to our finances.
I'm so happy with my results. I feel perky and full and hope they don't go down in size as now, I kind of wish I had gone maybe one size bigger, only because with clothes on, they look exactly the same as when I used to wear my full on padded bra. Naked though, I think they are just the right size for me.
I can't believe how much more happier I feel, and especially when I wear my new partial dentures I can smile again properly! Having issue uploading photos but will keep trying.

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May 4, 2015
Ive read your story and im so soo happy for you. I too have thought about this for many years. I have always been 32a and have always wished my whole life that i had more. I feel self conscious and envious of others. Well now better off financially ie. Mortgage paid etc but i am 53 yrs old. I still think i would like to know what it would be like to actually have boobs for the rest of what life i do have left. Im a little mervous but at the same time excited. Ive finally booked my consult but its not until june 16 seems like forever away. Anyway enough about me keep me posted bow you are doing
May 5, 2015
Good for you for booking the consult. I honestly feel complete now. Not even my stretch marks or loose skin on my stomach bothers me. For me finally having my dream come true has just done wonders for my self esteem and not feeling self conscience around my awesome husband is just the best feeling. I wish you all the best and if you're anything like me, you will feel fantastic after the procedure :)
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May 5, 2015
Thats awesome. Well i booked a consult with a different ps today and its 2 weeks sooner june 1. And then can be done anytime i choose after. This ps is teferred to as a breast augmentation specialist and has over 283 great reviews in toronto canada. So now the wait begins
April 1, 2016
Thank you for sharing your journey, im travelling alone in may and i feel more at ease reading your post, im going for a mommy make over though so i maybe stuck at the motel more so. I am going through Destination beauty with the same surgeon, they changed me to her and im really struggling to find much on her work
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May 29, 2017
Hey there! Is everything still going good? I loved reading your review it made me so much more excited! I'm also going through destination beauty and staying at Somerset :)
July 24, 2017
Thank you so much for awesome review. I am now booked to see Dr Angkana for 2nd Dec this yr for a BA with l8ft and mini tummy tuck. Im so excited and nervous at the same time specially as Im going alone as well. My fingers are crossed that she does an amazing job specially with the tummy tuck. To be honest I'm more nervous about that than the boobs. So scared that she will stuff up my belly and then Im stuck with it for the rest of my life.
Anyway so glad to hear that your surgery went really well and your review gives me lots of hope for the same outcome.
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6 days pre

5 more sleeps

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I had my first 'freak out' last night. Not so much regarding the surgery, but more how things will be at home. My husband says that I have nothing to worry about, and I know he is right, but I can't help it. I will be missing my sons first Football tournament of the year which I'm gutted about but I know that there will be plenty more. With me going on my own I really shouldn't be worried about how things are going at home as I have an amazing husband and I know he will take care of everything. I just need to concentrate on healing (and shopping). The kids gave me their wish list tonight lol so once I feel up to it I will be doing lots of shopping. I've started packing but might need to take some things out or I won't be able to bring all the presents back. I always pack like I will be away from home for 2 months!
I have decided to add a photo as reading every body's reviews and seeing their photos has really helped me prepare for my surgery. As you can see I have deflated boobies and can't wait to have them filled again. Will update once I have arrived in Thailand :)

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April 18, 2015
Good luck for your trip! I'm heading over to Thailand for my BA end of September and I'm also from NZ. I'm sure everything will run smoothly for you and that you will be looked after. I've heard so many good things about the hospitals and staff in Thailand so hit relax and enjoy :)! Looking forward to your updates
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April 20, 2015
We are the same age! There is something about that magic 40 number looming in the distance hey......
April 21, 2015
lol I always said I wanted new boobs by the time I'm 40. Still pinching myself that this is really happening :)
April 22, 2015
Thinking of you and just want to wish you well on your big adventure. Hope all goes well and looking forward to hearing all about it.
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April 28, 2015
Just wondering how your surgery went? I had implant revision in Thailand last year
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April 28, 2015
Sorry I accidentally hit reply too soon! I didn't have any issues but the lack of aftercare can be a problem, especially with the spitting sutures.