I thought this might be helpful for those considering breast surgery, so I'm sharing my experience at six months post-op.
First off, I was completely ordinary… or rather, just flat. One day, I suddenly found it really frustrating. That day, I grabbed my phone and started searching. Once I get interested in something, I go all the way.
But I couldn't just go anywhere for the surgery. There are three things I look for when choosing a hospital: the doctor's experience, whether the clinic feels like a factory, and if the head surgeon has a good sense of design. Based on these criteria, I did my research and ended up visiting about three places that seemed decent for consultations.
After visiting different clinics, I found that the place that matched my standards best was Dr. Kim Joo-won at Melon Plastic Surgery. During the consultation, I just had a feeling of, "This is it," so I booked my surgery and got my blood tests done that same day. On the way home, I was thinking, "Did I really just do this…?"
Initially, I was adamant about going for a natural look and a smaller size, but during the consultation, the doctor recommended a slightly larger size and some fullness. I really thought it over and decided to take the advice. In the end, it turned out to be just right—not too much, just perfect. Every time I look in the mirror, I think, "I made the right choice." It was completely different from what I originally envisioned, but it turned out to be the right answer.
I was also really worried about scarring, but the scars are so thin, like a spider's web, that they hardly bother me in everyday life. It feels like I'm the only one stressing over it.
People often say that breast surgery makes you look puffy and ruins your clothes, but I genuinely don’t feel that way. In fact, I found that there are plenty of clothes that fit beautifully, which made dressing up fun.
A lot of people ask about pain, and I was lucky enough to have very little discomfort. I went back to work the day after surgery. I even washed my hair while leaning over in the shower. I felt like I could do it all over again! Compared to how scared I was, it was really… no big deal.