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Just Turned 30! Happy Birthday to Me with Breast Fat Transfer! - South Korea
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Hi guys~ I am a very flat chested Asian woman. I...
4perfectAugust 27, 2016
$5,150
Hi guys~ I am a very flat chested Asian woman. I just turned 30 so I wanted to reward myself with something I have been considering since my teens. Being self-conscious is one thing, but I was very unhappy because of my size. After much contemplation, I have decided to try the fat transfer method for my breasts. I did consider implants in the past but it would probably look too unnatural for my body. Also, rather than having foreign objects placed inside, I would prefer my own fat. I am so glad this is even something that’s possible! I noticed a lot of people are trying this method these days. It doesn’t give you large results like implants, but it does look much more natural and there’s barely any scarring. Like two dots. After reviewing many reviews, it seems about a cup size will be maintained. I came to Korea, for the procedure. I live in Hong Kong so the best place to have surgery in my vicinity is Seoul. All of the places have online consultations you can do now and they speak English. The larger clinics do seem like they have more to offer, but in reality you do have to consider that the doctor you chose would not be the doctor that performs your procedure. I read in the reviews that unless you are famous or some VIP the doctor you come to see is only the face of the hospital. This is why I also chose to visit hospitals where the doctor you researched will be the one to do your surgery. I chose a doctor where he specializes in fat transfer. Rather than someone that does mediocre jobs in all areas, I would like my doctor do be excellent in what I need. They also have great English speaking consultants so I don’t need a separate translator to be assured. They will take fat from my thighs and transfer it into my breasts. This procedure is like a dream come true. I can increase my cup size while I lose my annoying fat bulges. I am set for surgery on Monday and I am super excited. I don’t have any friends that have had surgery so I wanted to take this journey with people that understand how I feel. I hope I can receive a lot of support on here. Thanks!
UPDATED FROM 4perfect
Day of treatment
After surgery
4perfectAugust 30, 2016
I had my procedure yesterday. It wasn't too bad. I woke up a couple hours later, and I actually wasn't in as much pain as I thought I would be. They did let me know that not everyone is the same. My pain tolerance might be a little higher than others. A little bit sore. My consultant was also my translator and she was absolutely lovely. Very considerate and reliable. I think this is very important especially when you are going through a major surgery by yourself in a foreign country. Someone that will be SINCERELY helpful. She called me a taxi and I came to my hotel as soon as I was able to stand. Feeling great today! I spent all day resting (up right), watching tv, etc. I had some Korean porridge last night as my consultant suggested. They suggested bland food is better so I don't swell up. Today, they said it’s okay to eat whatever I want, but I’m still going to watch what I eat. Nothing too salty or spicy. I uploaded pictures of my scars and swelling. I actually never planned on taking the fat out my lymph node area, but I did have a lot of bulging there. I asked if it would look lumpy if my breast size grew and they were honest enough to tell me it’s a slight possibility (probably not they said). Since I didn’t want to take anything to chance, I got extra lipo in that area and it cost approximately 1300 USD. It was something I considered anyway. So they removed the fat from under my arms and thighs. They only transferred the fat harvested from the thigh area. Apparently the fat in that area settles the best. It looks nice now, but don’t want to be too hasty with satisfaction. The swelling does make it look a little bigger than it is supposed to. We will see!!! :)
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August 30, 2016
You seem to have not much brushing at all. I am not sure I should send you my photos, you might freak out. I am 64 kg and 5ft 4 inches - so a high end of healthy weight. I think they took a lot more fat from a lot more areas for me. My Dr. said he injected over 400ml I am assuming each breast, so that would probably be a huge amount on your frame. I am not sure how to private message you. At any rate, you look like you have very few holes in you and relatively little bruising to your breasts. Go you. Hope the recovery continues to be speedy.
September 1, 2016
Wow! Yes, that does seem a bit too much for my frame :). I would love a larger size as you. I am considering a second procedure too! I will see how this one retains first though. I would not freak out :). Please do not do anything that would make you feel uncomfortable. Yes, it looks like I don't have much bruising. It's under my bandages and my breast area. My doctor did a fantastic job! Thank you for your continued support!
August 30, 2016
Hi how much did you get injected in the breasts. I am Asian also, no kid, no Brava, got fat transfer last week, and had 280 ml injected in each breast l. I think we are similar body, you look younger. I will follow your posts. Good luck with recover and retention.
September 1, 2016
Hi. I got 190 cc in each breast. I didn't have the Brava either. I researched the Brava, but I don't think it has that much of an effect. How are you feeling? Thank you. I am recovering well so far!
September 1, 2016
Compared to you, I had bigger breasts preoperative, but I had more loose skin because of age, so I got more room for fat. And like you I barely have any pain and bruising. The only symptoms I have now, 8 postoperative days, are when do lots of activities or homework that stretches the affected areas. The measurements over the breasts have remained the same.
September 2, 2016
Oh. I see. Yes, I heard the room is important. That is why if this time turns out great, I will do a second draft since I will have more room. I really am grateful to my doctor because I did tell him I don't want a lot of bruising. He was already known to be one of the few doctors that do this procedure with precision so that there is less bruising as much as possible. I really did my research. I am not really active right now. Just shopping and sightseeing. Yes, my swelling hasn't gone down yet so my breast size hasn't changed too.
August 30, 2016
Congratulations. Happy recovery.please please keep posting updates as it will help me take the decision to have my surgery done
September 1, 2016
Thank you very much! I will update more soon. There really isn't a difference from my last post. I hope you do make your decision soon. It really is stressful constantly thinking about it. I know how you feel. Hang in there!
September 9, 2016
They are lovely and are the perfect size for you. Enjoy.
September 12, 2016
Thank you. They said the size will shrink a little so I might go for a second round. :)
UPDATED FROM 4perfect
3 days post
After my First Post Operative Care
4perfectSeptember 2, 2016
Today, I went to go receive my first post operative care, heallight. I do feel less sore as the day goes by. It looks like the swelling is really making my breasts look beautiful :). I know that they will shrink from this, but I am satisfied so far. I'm still wearing my compression garment for my thighs. This is really important because you don't want your suctioned area to get lumpy. Eventually my scars will slowly fade so I can wear a bathing suit again, and having lumpy thighs is the last thing I want. My breasts do feel a little awkward and hard right now, but it's not too bad. I keep looking in the mirror in awe and amazed that these are mine. It does feel tight whenever I lift my arms. I hope it gets better.
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September 2, 2016
Looking good! No bruising so far, it looks like. You lucky lady! Sending good thoughts and hopefully you have a speedy recovery.
September 5, 2016
Thank you! Yes, my doctor did a great job so that I won't bruise too much. I hope you get better soon. I will hope for your speedy recovery too!! Best Wishes~~
September 4, 2016
You are looking great, hope everything keeps going great and that your results are out of this world. Can't wait to see your progress in yhe coming months. Good luck on a great recovery.
September 5, 2016
Thank you! I hope everything keeps going great too! I will upload more pics when I see any more difference in size. :)
September 8, 2016
I am glad you are recovering well! It looks fantastic! Very little bruising! Do you not bruise easily? What do you mean by awkward and hard? Like implants? Are they heavy? sorry for all the ques!! I really want to have this surgery!
September 12, 2016
Thank you so much! I really am satisfied with my outcome so far also. I bruise normally I think. I am not really sure. I asked my consultant and she said it has to do with the doctor's skills. When they do the operation how much they carefully use the needle under my skin. The area feels like tense muscles? I have not had implants so I don't know if this is what it would feel like, sorry. :) Not really heavy, but as you can see, I had close to nothing before lol. So there definitely is some weight there. Happy to answer any questions! I hope you get your surgery soon! Good Luck~
September 8, 2016
good job by your doc, who was it by the way, I know a LOT of the docs in Seoul
September 12, 2016
Thank you! Yes, he was amazing. Very skilled and meticulous in his work. My doctor was Dr. Hong at Fresh Plastic Surgery. I chose him because he specializes in fat transferring.
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Since you have no kids and no breast laxity in breast see if you need brava or similar to create the space. A succesful operation needs space to inject, when the space is full they can't inject any more and for fat to survive it needs to be 2 mm from a blood supply so that is why brava which causes a honeycomb type or accordion expansion of the existing tissue is required.
I was 3 days in moderate pain from lipo and the breast swelling. Another 5 pretty uncomfortable and not sleeping well.
Bruising on thigh lipo is all round and makes it hard to sleep on side.
And sit on hard surface. Think toilet!
Is also difficult to sleep on side because of swelling and bruising to breast as well a new fullness u don't want to squish..
Bruising to breast was significant mostly gone by day 10. Legs still pretty bruised but not painful. Some swelling. I have 5 holes per breast where injection sites were. Single stich only. Dissolvable but more comfortable if taken out as they take longer to dissolve than the wound needs.
I have lipo holes of about 10 each leg. Saddle bag, 2 on hips, waist, small of back, 2 at knees and some others. All healing well. Again more comfortable if stich comes out after day 5.
The general anesthetic knocked me about. Very low blood pressure coming out of it for a good few hours and needed extra IV fluids. Pretty normal thing to happen.
I have nerve damage to my left arm from nerve being trapped during operation. They were bubble wrapped and carefully positioned, 6 and half hours is a long time. My sugeon does very small canular for the lipo, then the fat processing then a few hours for fat injection which is done 1 ml at a time tiny droplets of fat in lines fanned our all over the breast to shape upper, lateral and lower breast. I had a c cup not much sagging. I had weight loss and 3 babies so didn't need brava.
My breast felt huge after the op. Settled now and will wait to see where they finish size wise in a month or two. I just wanted a fresh look. Not a big size increase. I am 50 years old. On his patients that need more volume he does one leg and both breasts in first procedure and second leg and both breasts in second procedure He says it is more comfortable to have one leg done t time for sleeping and the patient don't mind the temporary assume try. . He likes saddened bag and knee fst apparently it is nice stubborn fat!
I wasn't fussed about having lipo. I do appreciate the saddle bags being gon, now that they are gone and I think he threw in a little waist sculpting which looks nice..
Is it possible to see your before and after pics?
and what did it cost you?
thats not what is being charged even in USA by the top doctor. Wow im finding this very expensive.