Mentor Classic (Smooth) Breast Augmentation Story: Bye-Bye Bra Pads, Hello Confidence

"I'm Qiao-Qiao, I'm 25, and I'm a nail artist. My breasts have been small since I was a kid, so I couldn't wear sexy clothes at all. I once took breast-enhancing pills for three months; at first I thought they worked, but later I realized it was just my imagination and they did nothing. I started thinking about breast augmentation around 21 or 22, and in the end I made up my mind because I didn't want to keep wearing Nubra and stuffing in pads..."

Mentor Classic (smooth) feels the most natural, close to the softness of real breasts

I spent a lot of time reading up, looking at many cases, implant materials, clinic information and so on. Then after feeling them at the clinic, I found Mentor Classic (smooth) closest to the softness of real breasts. Although smooth implants need massage, I already have a massage habit, so the extra step isn't a hassle for me. I chose an incision under the breast, because even if it scars, only I or someone close to me will see it. With an underarm incision I worried about raising my arms, so I didn't choose that~

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A smooth recovery that even someone afraid of pain like me could handle

I'd only had minor non-surgical treatments before; this was my first surgery under general anesthesia, and I'm really afraid of pain, so my biggest worry was that it would hurt a lot afterward. But once the anesthetic wore off, it didn't feel like being run over by a truck, as people say online. Because I took the painkillers the doctor prescribed, there was only slight pain, which was bearable. The only thing I wasn't used to was my chest feeling swollen and heavy; for the first week I needed someone to help me get up, and by about week two I was back to normal.

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With enough sleep, pain dropped noticeably and recovery was fast

After surgery the clinic provided pain-relief IV drips, and the doctor and consultant regularly checked in and reminded me about follow-ups. At home I massaged for ten minutes every day, and for the first two weeks I went to bed early as much as possible and avoided lifting anything heavy. In my experience, early nights before and after surgery really make a difference. When you're well rested the pain isn't as noticeable, and you recover better, so I recommend everyone get plenty of sleep.

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Full marks for satisfaction! Diligent massage made them even softer

I'm 5 months post-op, and I give it a full 10! Maybe because I massage every day, they're even softer than I imagined, and friends who've seen them all want it too. Since my breast augmentation I feel much more confident; I can buy all the camisoles I want and wear things without pads~ At photo shoots I don't have to spend time adjusting Nubra or pads, which saves a lot of shooting time and helps me a lot!

Feel the implants in person, and choose your own way to look beautiful

If someone I know wants breast augmentation, I'd tell them to find the right clinic and doctor, and to feel the materials in person, so they know what they really want. Everyone has their own way of becoming beautiful, so don't worry about what others think~

Before After

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