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Mentor Xtra (Queen Wave) breast augmentation case: dropping from nearly 60 kg to about 40 kg left her breasts shrunken, and because her weight fluctuates, fat grafting wasn't suitable. After an assessment with Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao, she chose Queen Wave implants through an incision under the breast. Pain and swelling were noticeable for the first few days, she returned for pain-relief IV drips, and she gradually recovered over about a month.
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- The doctor remembers every patient's details, and his gentle reassurance was so comforting
- The softest feel and a 12-year warranty: Mentor Xtra (Queen Wave) was my only choice
- Recovery IV drips at NAISS CLINIC, and aftercare guidance that helped me heal
- Pulling off any outfit, and more confident since surgery
- Choose the right clinic and material, and don't hesitate while you're young!
"I'm Amber, I'm 23, and I work in fashion. I used to be on the curvier side and my breasts were a nice size, but work led me to lose a lot of weight, from nearly 60 kg to about 40 kg, and my breasts shrank until I was almost flat. My job involves modeling clothes on camera, and I wanted to look better on screen. I also felt I should change my figure while I'm young, so I decided on breast augmentation..."
The doctor remembers every patient's details, and his gentle reassurance was so comforting
Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao is very attentive. At every follow-up he remembered who I was and remembered how my surgery and recovery had gone. For example, after surgery I had skin glue on the incision, but it accidentally split open and needed stitching again. I was quite nervous, because it was only under local anesthesia and I could feel the stitching, but Dr. Liao was so gentle and kept cheering me on; it was really comforting~
The softest feel and a 12-year warranty: Mentor Xtra (Queen Wave) was my only choice
After feeling every material in person, I found Mentor Xtra (Queen Wave) felt the best. It's also a fairly new material on the market and comes with a 12-year warranty, so I chose Queen Wave. The incision is under the breast because I like wearing sleeveless tops and didn't want an underarm scar to show. I didn't go with fat grafting because my weight tends to go up and down, and I worried the fat wouldn't stay well, so I didn't consider that option.
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Recovery IV drips at NAISS CLINIC, and aftercare guidance that helped me heal
I chose a somewhat larger implant, and I was even thinner at the time of surgery than I am now, so my skin was fully stretched. The pain and swelling were quite noticeable for the first few days, so I went back to the clinic for pain-relief IV drips, and after about a month I'd gradually recovered~ Queen Wave doesn't need massage, but the clinic still taught me the correct massage technique, which can help the implants soften and look natural sooner.
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Pulling off any outfit, and more confident since surgery
It's been six months, and my satisfaction is 8. I've let friends feel them, and they say they feel very soft and you can't tell whether they're real; they feel quite natural. The feedback has been almost all positive, but I think they could be a bit more natural, so I'm waiting for them to settle further! Still, now I can fill out clothes I couldn't wear before, I'm more confident, and I feel like I turn more heads when I'm out~
Choose the right clinic and material, and don't hesitate while you're young!
If you're thinking about breast augmentation, I suggest you consult several clinics and choose a material that truly suits you. It's something that will be in your body for life, so don't focus too much on price. If you really want it, follow that impulse and do it! We're still young!
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.
