Key takeaways
Mentor Classic (smooth) + fat transfer breast augmentation case: she had a flat chest and a slim build. After an assessment with Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao, she received 325 cc smooth implants, with thigh fat grafted over the implant edges, through an inframammary incision. The first five days after surgery were fairly uncomfortable; she began massage at her one-month follow-up, and her breasts gradually became soft and natural.
Contents
- No more home remedies: I chose Mentor implants plus fat transfer
- Choosing "the one" blindfolded: Mentor Classic (smooth) feels real and natural
- Professional and attentive: Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao made breast augmentation feel safe
- After the five most painful days, recovery went more smoothly than I expected
- 9 out of 10: I've found my confidence and femininity again
- Be brave enough to change and become the version of yourself you love most
"My name is Yu-Min Chen, I'm 30, I'm a content creator, and I had Mentor breast augmentation. My chest was always quite flat, and in school my classmates called me 'flat girl.' That nickname followed me for 29 years. I used to think it didn't matter, but once my work had me on camera all the time, filming videos and wearing fitted clothes, I realized that sense of insecurity had always been there..."
No more home remedies: I chose Mentor implants plus fat transfer
After I became a content creator and started filming videos and taking on collaborations, seeing myself on camera in fitted clothes with no curves always left me a little disappointed. I started thinking that if my figure had more curves, not only would my videos look better, I'd also feel more relaxed and confident in front of the camera.
Before deciding on surgery, I tried all sorts of home remedies, even buying so-called "massage medicine" to enlarge my breasts. Not only did it not work, I lost a lot of money. They kept saying something was wrong and I needed a different treatment, the prices kept going up, and finally it dawned on me: I'd been scammed!
After that I decided to do proper research and went to several clinics for consultations to find what suited me best. Because I'm slim, the doctor advised that implants alone might leave the edges more visible. After weighing everything, I chose Mentor smooth implants combined with fat transfer to the breasts, so the overall look and feel would be more natural and better suited to my body.
Choosing "the one" blindfolded: Mentor Classic (smooth) feels real and natural
Choosing my implant was actually really fun. The nurse covered different implants with a cloth so I could pick them by touch alone. I felt them one by one; the first, a different material, felt too hard. When I touched the Mentor Classic (smooth), a voice in my head immediately said, "This is it!" That soft, realistic feel was exactly what I wanted from an implant. Combining it with fat transfer, adding a layer of fat over the implant, softens the implant edges and makes the breast contour smoother.
During the consultation, a 3D simulation system predicted the results for different cc volumes, so I could see the differences more intuitively. I was torn between 325 and 375, felt 375 looked a bit too big and out of proportion, and chose 325. The final size turned out to be exactly what I'd hoped for.
For the incision, I chose the inframammary fold (under the breast). I'd also considered the armpit, but I often wear sleeveless tops and was worried the scar would show when I raised my arms. The doctor also said the inframammary incision is easier to care for, so I went with that.
Professional and attentive: Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao made breast augmentation feel safe
My surgeon, Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao, was very kind and made me feel reassured throughout. From pre-op tests (including an ECG and chest X-ray) to surgical planning, he patiently explained every step and never rushed or pressured me into a decision. For someone like me who gets nervous and overthinks, that care and steadiness was exactly what I needed.
Before deciding, I consulted several other clinics. Some were ridiculously expensive, and at others the staff felt distant. NAISS CLINIC felt completely different: the whole team genuinely listened to and understood my needs, and I felt respected and cared for throughout. That's why I chose NAISS in the end.
After the five most painful days, recovery went more smoothly than I expected
I was very nervous on the day of surgery. What scared me most wasn't the surgery failing, but not waking up. I went into the operating room at 2 p.m., the surgery took about two hours, but I didn't fully wake up until 8 p.m. When I came to, my chest felt full and sore, I was dizzy, and I even threw up a little. The first two days after surgery were the hardest, because besides the implants I'd also had thigh liposuction for fat grafting to the chest, so both my chest and legs hurt. Those days even sitting up was hard, and swallowing tugged at the pain in my chest. By day five my body was slowly recovering and the pain gradually eased.
Right after surgery my chest was very tight; it felt like a hard slab of muscle stuck to my chest, and at one point I worried, "Is it going to stay like this?" But as time passed and I started massaging, my breasts gradually softened and settled naturally into the right position. Now they feel soft and natural, and sometimes I even forget they're not real.
The clinic's aftercare during this time also put me at ease. I had an IV painkiller drip two or three times, and the clinic provided all the dressing supplies, so I didn't need to buy anything extra. At my follow-up about a month later, the doctor personally taught me how to massage. The whole aftercare process was very thorough, so I could recover step by step with peace of mind.
9 out of 10: I've found my confidence and femininity again
I'm now about four to five months post-op, and I'd rate my satisfaction about 9 out of 10. Since the surgery, I've become more confident and enjoy dressing up more. In tank tops or vests I used to feel like a tomboy wearing a chest binder; now I have curves and lines, and I look more feminine overall.
After recovery, I went on a spree buying bra tops, off-shoulder, and backless tops, so many I've lost count. My friends say I've become prettier and my whole vibe is different. My boyfriend was supportive from start to finish, and after surgery he often compliments me: "Your breasts look great now!" Having a partner who understands and supports me wanting to look my best feels like a real blessing.
The only thing I've had to adjust to is the change in how much space I take up. When I was flat, walking through doorways was no big deal; now, with the extra volume, I often bump into door frames when I turn, and once I even scraped my skin. It hurt and I couldn't believe it, but it also made me truly realize: "I really have breasts now!"
Be brave enough to change and become the version of yourself you love most
If you've ever felt insecure about your breasts, I want to tell you: breasts won't grow through effort, but you can change them through choice. Don't be afraid of what others think, and don't be held back by the label that "natural is always best." If nature didn't give you enough, you can make up for it.
For me, breast augmentation isn't vanity; it's the courage to say "I'm willing to change for the version of myself I want to be." Be brave and go for it, and become the version of yourself you love most!
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.
