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Mentor breast augmentation case: a flat chest, and low fat retention from an earlier facial fat transfer, so she chose soft Mentor implants, placed through an incision in the breast fold to keep breastfeeding possible later. She massaged about 15 minutes a day after surgery with no notable discomfort. A month later the breasts were gradually softening; the accessory breast tissue needed separate fat-dissolving injections.
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At first I was really anxious. Instead of success stories, I went looking for every failed case I could find. I worried about wasting a lot of money on surgery, and even more about ending up with bowl-shaped or rock-hard breasts, imagining every worst case. Then I noticed that colleagues and friends who'd had breast augmentation were almost all successes, which slowly changed my mind and gave me the courage to go ahead.
"I love oysters and sashimi! Before surgery I ate everything I was craving."
I didn't do anything special to prepare for breast augmentation or change my daily habits. Instead, I made a point of eating everything I craved, like oysters and sashimi, beforehand, because after surgery, with healing incisions, you need to take care of yourself and raw food isn't a good idea.
How to choose the method and the incision
I chose implants over fat transfer because I'd had fat transferred to my whole face before and very little of it stayed. Fat transfer to the breasts also only adds about one cup at a time. Weighing the cost of surgery against fat loss, I chose implants.
(Read more: How to improve fat survival rates)
When choosing an implant, since I haven't had children or breastfed and my skin is still firm, feel was my top priority. I chose Mentor because it felt the softest when I held it, and it gives a fuller, rounder Western-style shape that suits my style.
Whatever implant you choose, daily massage is best for the softest possible feel. I massage for 15 minutes a day. Interestingly, people often describe massage after breast augmentation as "being run over by a truck" and say they can't even lift heavy things, but I had none of that. It actually felt more comfortable than the massage before augmentation.
As for the incision for Mentor breast augmentation, I want to breastfeed in the future, so I ruled out the areola for now. I like wearing sleeveless tops, and summer is hot, so sweat could raise the risk of infection in an underarm incision. In the end I chose the breast fold; with good aftercare, the scar won't be very noticeable.
How to choose an aesthetic clinic: four criteria that led me to NAISS CLINIC
When choosing an aesthetic clinic, I look at these four things:
First, the doctor's skill, because it's the biggest factor in whether Mentor breast augmentation succeeds!
Second, how carefully the consultant explains things. I'd never had Mentor breast augmentation, and most of my information came from the internet, so I wasn't sure what was accurate. A consultant who explains thoroughly and clears up misinformation makes a clinic feel much more professional.
Third, 3D simulation. Being able to preview the result before Mentor breast augmentation boosts confidence in the surgery and helps you prepare mentally.
Fourth, staff at the clinic who've had Mentor breast augmentation themselves. That's a real case right in front of you, and being able to feel augmented breasts during the consultation builds trust and peace of mind.
A dramatic surgery day
"Honestly, I was terrified I'd die on the operating table!"
Right before going into the operating room, I briefly didn't want the Mentor breast augmentation anymore. I started wondering whether it would fail, or whether I might even die on the table! Tears were welling up and about to fall, but the anesthesiologist had already given the medication, so I fell asleep quickly and had no chance to back out.
Despite that frightening memory, I still rate my Mentor breast augmentation a high 9.5. It's only been a month, but my breasts are getting softer and softer. They still feel slightly bouncy, a little different from natural breasts, but I'm still recovering, and that bounciness will fade over time.
The only small letdown with my Mentor breast augmentation was that I'd assumed my accessory breast tissue would shrink with the surgery. After talking with the doctor, I learned the surgery doesn't directly affect it; instead, the larger breasts push against it. Fat-dissolving injections can bring it back to a normal position and size.
For aftercare, I ate plenty of vitamin C and kiwis to help the incisions heal, and good protein like boiled eggs and chicken breast. As for the popular anti-swelling herbal recovery tonic, I drank it for 11 days without any obvious effect. I'd recommend talking with your doctor and choosing aftercare that suits your own body.
Turning heads after Mentor breast augmentation, with body confidence rebuilt
As for the result, my boyfriend is thrilled! Even my colleagues say my breasts really stand out in fitted clothes. I've always commuted without makeup and had never been approached on the way to work, but since my Mentor breast augmentation, guys have approached me several times, and I turn far more heads on the street! It seems "guys don't look at your face, just your figure!" Besides that, my clothes look perkier and better on me, and my confidence has been completely rebuilt!
To friends who also want breast augmentation: if you're not married yet, or don't plan to have children for years, I highly recommend getting Mentor breast augmentation right away and rebuilding your confidence!
This story reflects one patient's experience. Results and recovery vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person about your own treatment plan.
