Has anyone had BA with Dr Anoop Rastogi or Steven Liew

[sarah91]

Hey,

Wanted to know if i could get some feed back and information on the following doctors. They both have great before and after pictures.

[jmr1986]

Hi Sarah91,

I know quite a few girls including my best friend who have been to Dr Rastogi.

All have been so happy with their results. Very natural looking and quick recoveries.

My best friend was driving 2 days after her op with hardly any pain!

Hope this helps!

[mybodybliss]

Hey

put in a search for them under 'breast surgery' and something should come up.

I can tell you though that a very close friend of mine had her BA with Rastogi & is still extremely happy 6 years on.The images I've seen of his work is amazing & I would have definitely used him had I had my surgery here is Australia!

[sarah91]

Hi Ladies

Thank you for your replies

[Newbie13]

Hi,

I had a BA and liposculpture with Dr Rastogi last week. I could not be happier with how much attention he gave me both before and after the procedure. I was extremely nervous and he really looked after me. I was in pain on the weekend but had medication to deal with it. I'm off to work tomorrow and feeling pain free. Today is day 4. Best decision I've ever made.

[lindy240]

I am 6 months post op and unfortunately am feeling a little regretful. All in all, i think Rastogi is to an extent overrated. I do not doubt his charm towards his patients though. He is a very kind and patient man.

I completely fell in love with his artistry. However, i feel this is a time when looks can be deceiving.

I wish i had been more concerned with the feel and movement of the implant rather than just the appearance. My breast are somewhat the standard example of the work of his that you see.

As Rastogi only works with the furry brazillian implants, my breast are rather stiff and firm. They stick to the chest wall and therefore cannot be lifted or moved like any normal natural breast would.

I generally cant wear a bra anymore or atleast one that would fit and support my breast properly. It simply feels like i am placing my bra on my solid lumps.

Quite disappointing indeed. No doubt do the breast 'look' amazing though. They seem to hang very naturally against the body as the work he has demonstrated.

But please keep in mind that they do not actually move!! I wish i had known this prior to committing to a surgery with him.

If you are all for the visual aesthetics of the breast and not for the feel and natural movement of it, then by all means Rastogi is for you.

I on the other hand feel otherwise

After speaking to dr liew who uses many different implants, I have found that the furry brazillians are not ideal for eveyone and should not be applied to every patient that walks in. Typically, asians tend to have less natural breast tissue and therefore the firm rigid nature of the furrys would not suit an asian like myself.

My advice is too not get swayed by just the before and after pictures you see their website. Go and consult with more than one dr and see if they cover all aspects of your desired outcome. Good luck!

[Loz89]

Hi Sarah91

I had my BA with Rastogi in june last year, i am sooooo happy. he only uses furry Brazilian implants and they are firmer than a silicone implant.

he is amazing, i would def recommend a consult. feel free to friend request me :-)

[Loz89]

Lindy, I know you have had a bad experience but i don't know if its really necessary to copy and paste the same response and put it on every thread that is regarding Dr Rastogi. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions but i think this is a bit excessive.

[misha]

Wow lindy, I think I would wait a bit longer than 6months to see your final result with Brazilian implants! There are many girls on here who have Brazilian implants & can tell you they look & feel extremely soft and squishy.. They just take time to soften.

I had my surgery with Dr Rastogi over 12months ago and mine are perfect.

Be careful how you word your posts .. Girls come on here to research and find information about surgery & different surgeons. I understand this might be your experience with them but you are only very early post op.

I feel this is going to worry girls who have just had Brazilian implants or who are thinking about getting them. Also saying that if you are only interested in the aesthetic aspect instead of how they feel and move, then you should go with Dr Rastogi?? This is really misleading for girls researching info about him :-/

[M10972]

What being not happy with Brazillian implants has to do with Dr Rastogi??? He is great and I would recommend him to anyone. I am 6 months post op and couldn't be happier with the results. I have exactly what I've asked for - natural looking breasts which are getting better and better. I agree Brazillian are not for everyone but that's where the research is coming handy. It takes at least 6 months for them to get softer and another 6 months to get soft. But they will not rotate (vital for tear drops implants) and have low CC rate. It all comes to your personal preference and your life style.

[lindy240]

I very sorry if I upset anyone. I post in these 2 forums to help anyone out as much as I can. I sure as hell wish I had known this beforehand while I was researching dr rastogi. Everyone is entitled to their opinion let alone an experience. This is simply my experience.

M10972,

What does it have to do with rastogi? Well everything. Which is exactly part of my concerns. As you have mentioned it is not in fact for everyone which is something I agree with and have come to realise the hard way. Rastogi uses that same implant across the many different types of patients he would have. Eg. as it is a firm implant that has minimal movement, it's not for those with a petite frame and minimal breast tissue to begin with. I quote from dr Liew.

[lindy240]

Hi Loz89,

Why are u scouting all of dr rastogi's reviews?? Do you work for him? I posted on these 2 forums as people deserve to know other aspects of people's experience. The decision is up to them. I never criticised your positive one. Just accept there might be bad ones. Nothing is perfect. Don't need to get defensive because I had the experience that I did.

[Loz89]

no i dont, but im a member here. when i started there were only a few girls on here. but i honeslty dont think you need to copy and paste the same thing? the girls ask different questions, how can you give the same response?

Also honestly, i think you went into the BA without do as much research and asking as many questions as you should have...... which really isnt the surgeons fault. He makes it well known he only uses one type of implant and reasons why, if you didnt like this why did you go with him? why didnt you get a secound opinion?

If you read my post again i was very civil and understanding when i politely said that its too much.

[merlin]

Hi Lindy

Sorry you are so unhappy with your breasts.

Do you know that it's not actually the implants that are firm? The firm feeling is due to the shell around the implant, this shell is what helps the implant adhere so well to the chest wall. Over time the shell comes away from the implant and integrates with the surrounding chest tissue creating a netting around the implant, which continues to hold it in place. During this process the implant becomes softer and softer, and once the process is complete the implant is just as soft as other textured implants - although it will never be soft as smooth implants. This whole process can take up to 2 years to complete. You are at 5 months so you have a long time to go yet.

The reason Dr Rastogi uses these types of implants for all his patients is because he believes they can be for everyone, this is because:

• if you are willing to wait they become quite soft over time

• there is hardly any chance of rotation (essential for tear drop shaped implants)

• there is a very low rate of capsular contracture

You said that Dr Liew believes they aren't for people with a small amount of breast tissue. That is Dr Liew's opinion. I have brazilian implants and had a very small amount of breast tissue and I am very happy with the result. You didn't have much breast tissue and yet you have said that your breasts now look 'amazing' and hang 'very naturally'. That is quite an achievement in itself as it can be hard to achieve a really natural look when starting with a very flat chest.

What did Dr Rastogi say about your concerns when you had your 3 month check up? I assume that you've discussed this issue with him? I would imagine that he would have reassured you that not only will they become soft in time but will also move a lot more naturally too.

My advice to you would be, contact Dr Rastogi's office with any concerns you have, and perhaps be a bit more patient. You have great looking boobs, and in time they will feel great too. And the best thing is that you don't have to worry about capsular contracture or rotation!

Also, if you're wondering if I work for Dr Rastogi (like you accused Loz89), no I don't. The reason I know all this is because I did a lot of research on Brazilians before I had my surgery, I also asked a lot of questions during my consultation and took lots of notes. Dr Rastogi is expensive so for that money I could have gone to any Plastic or Cosmetic surgeon I liked (including Dr Liew), but I chose Dr Rastogi because of his extensive and broad experience in Breast Augmentation and the fact that he works solely with brazilians, so he has expertise in that area, and of course because his photo gallery is absolutely beautiful.

Good luck Lindy, I hope you grow to love the boobs you have.

Merlin

[merlin]

On another note

Lindy240, I think accusing Loz89 of working for Dr Rastogi and "scouting" for Dr Rastogi's reviews was quite out of line.

It is particularly an odd thing to say because it is exactly what you have done. For example this particular thread was started and finished in 2012, in order for you to find it you must have done a search for Dr Rastogi and Dr Liew, from that you decided to resurrect this thread in order for you to make your comments.

But Loz89 has not done that. Because you replied to the old post means that this thread became active again, and appeared in the 'new' posts on the home page, this is where everyone sees it, and where Loz would have too. Most people on here who were patients of Dr Rastogi or have an interest in him would have opened that post (including myself) - she wasn't 'scouting' for reviews.

Also you can see that Loz has posted over 700 messages over her time as a member on here. These messages have been on all kinds of subjects. So accusing her of working for Dr Rastogi just makes no sense at all.

On the other hand you have posted only 7 messages as a member, 2 duplicates of your issue with Dr Rastogi and your preference for Dr Liew, and the rest related to those posts. If I was the cynical type I might think that you might work for Dr Liew.

My apologies if you find this message offensive, it's not meant to be. I just think that Loz was very polite to you and I don't think she deserved your accusations.

Good luck again with resolving your issue with your BA.

Merlin

[Andy92]

I am around 10 months post op with my brazilians and mine are squishy as hell! Which has started to happen very quickly since reaching the 8-9 month mark - and they'll keep getting squishier! At 6 months mine were still firm. 6 months is very early, even at 10 months I still have a long way to go for them to completely soften. Girls please don't be deterred by this when considering brazilians. Yes they are firmer for a longer period of time but if you're willing to be patient they certainly become squishy and they absolutely DO move.

[lindy240]

no i dont, but im a member here. when i started there were only a few girls on here. but i honeslty dont think you need to copy and paste the same thing? the girls ask different questions, how can you give the same response?

Also honestly, i think you went into the BA without do as much research and asking as many questions as you should have...... which really isnt the surgeons fault. He makes it well known he only uses one type of implant and reasons why, if you didnt like this why did you go with him? why didnt you get a secound opinion?

If you read my post again i was very civil and understanding when i politely said that its too much.

To answer your first question, if you re read both the questions they are actually the same except this one included dr liew which I also went to see before my BA with dr rastogi. Hence I thought this question would also be appropriate to answer. They are the same so the answer coming frm me will always be the same.

And yes I already mentioned to you that I did do research but apparently not enough. I should have looked into prioritising the feel of the implant rather than the look of before and after photos. I just didn't know any better. But now that I know, I am simply trying to help others know different perspectives which I think are just as important as your good perspective.

[lindy240]

merlin said:

Hi Lindy

Sorry you are so unhappy with your breasts.

Do you know that it's not actually the implants that are firm? The firm feeling is due to the shell around the implant, this shell is what helps the implant adhere so well to the chest wall. Over time the shell comes away from the implant and integrates with the surrounding chest tissue creating a netting around the implant, which continues to hold it in place. During this process the implant becomes softer and softer, and once the process is complete the implant is just as soft as other textured implants - although it will never be soft as smooth implants. This whole process can take up to 2 years to complete. You are at 5 months so you have a long time to go yet.

The reason Dr Rastogi uses these types of implants for all his patients is because he believes they can be for everyone, this is because:

• if you are willing to wait they become quite soft over time

• there is hardly any chance of rotation (essential for tear drop shaped implants)

• there is a very low rate of capsular contracture

You said that Dr Liew believes they aren't for people with a small amount of breast tissue. That is Dr Liew's opinion. I have brazilian implants and had a very small amount of breast tissue and I am very happy with the result. You didn't have much breast tissue and yet you have said that your breasts now look 'amazing' and hang 'very naturally'. That is quite an achievement in itself as it can be hard to achieve a really natural look when starting with a very flat chest.

What did Dr Rastogi say about your concerns when you had your 3 month check up? I assume that you've discussed this issue with him? I would imagine that he would have reassured you that not only will they become soft in time but will also move a lot more naturally too.

My advice to you would be, contact Dr Rastogi's office with any concerns you have, and perhaps be a bit more patient. You have great looking boobs, and in time they will feel great too. And the best thing is that you don't have to worry about capsular contracture or rotation!

Also, if you're wondering if I work for Dr Rastogi (like you accused Loz89), no I don't. The reason I know all this is because I did a lot of research on Brazilians before I had my surgery, I also asked a lot of questions during my consultation and took lots of notes. Dr Rastogi is expensive so for that money I could have gone to any Plastic or Cosmetic surgeon I liked (including Dr Liew), but I chose Dr Rastogi because of his extensive and broad experience in Breast Augmentation and the fact that he works solely with brazilians, so he has expertise in that area, and of course because his photo gallery is absolutely beautiful.

Good luck Lindy, I hope you grow to love the boobs you have.

Merlin

Yes that is dr liew opinion. You have your opinion. Everyone has one. Mine is simply that the implant was a lot firmer than expected and that they cannot be lifted. Yes so you have noted that I agree with you that they look amazing and natural ish, but I am simply being honest they do not feel amazing or natural at the moment.

Brazillian implants are a hard firmer implant compared to a range other ones out there, in practical terms it does not make sense to put it in someone with less natural breast tissue that would make up for the softness of the breast as a whole.

it is all different opinions and desire for the end result. You obviously didn't mind a firmer but natural looking breast. While I was very much looking forward to breast that feel soft and as natural as they look, which we have to admit do not match up.

Anyway why am I not being allowed to say what I feel or have experienced in this space? Seriously you guys are just his minions. I’m not buying it.

[lindy240]

On another note

Lindy240, I think accusing Loz89 of working for Dr Rastogi and "scouting" for Dr Rastogi's reviews was quite out of line.

It is particularly an odd thing to say because it is exactly what you have done. For example this particular thread was started and finished in 2012, in order for you to find it you must have done a search for Dr Rastogi and Dr Liew, from that you decided to resurrect this thread in order for you to make your comments.

But Loz89 has not done that. Because you replied to the old post means that this thread became active again, and appeared in the 'new' posts on the home page, this is where everyone sees it, and where Loz would have too. Most people on here who were patients of Dr Rastogi or have an interest in him would have opened that post (including myself) - she wasn't 'scouting' for reviews.

Also you can see that Loz has posted over 700 messages over her time as a member on here. These messages have been on all kinds of subjects. So accusing her of working for Dr Rastogi just makes no sense at all.

On the other hand you have posted only 7 messages as a member, 2 duplicates of your issue with Dr Rastogi and your preference for Dr Liew, and the rest related to those posts. If I was the cynical type I might think that you might work for Dr Liew.

My apologies if you find this message offensive, it's not meant to be. I just think that Loz was very polite to you and I don't think she deserved your accusations.

Good luck again with resolving your issue with your BA.

Merlin

please don't make assumptions and ironically accuse me in turn. This post popped up in relation to the first post I responded to. The question referred to 2 doctors that I have personally consulted with. Forgive me if I felt that my sharing my experience would be appropriate . Don't worry about offending, none taken.

[Sky blue]

A bit late but...I had BA with Dr. Snoop Rastogi, Sydney, in about 2004. I was, and am still very unhappy with my choice of surgeon. Here's why: I felt I had done a fair bit of research (type of implant, placement etc.), and chose him b/c of the great, natural photos in 'Cosmetic Surg.' Magazine. As close to "natural looking" as I could get was what I was after. I flew from W.A.

I had small (AA-A) breasts but they were well formed and I was happy with them but wanted to go up to a C. I thought appt. went well, I reinforced "natural" and went with 'pear shaped' , 1/2 under and over the chest muscle.

Morning of surgery, I'm standing there in my paper gown, when he says "do you want the nipples pointing out or up?". I had no idea! So I said, again, "natural". Cut a long story short, they are a 'D', rounded down to the nipple, which point down (!), and are so fake looking I have trouble looking at them 10 yrs. on Straight away I sent photos, and my dissatisfaction, but got no reply.

I don't regret BA but do regret the choice of surgeon. In hindsight, I felt "rushed". Is he better? Maybe. Would I do things differently? Definitely.

[donatella]

I was at a conference on the weekend with Steven Liew, he's very well respected in the world of plastic surgery and he has a fantastic eye for both body and face aesthetics. I would feel comfortable with him 100%

[Loz89]

hi Sky Blue

Did you try and contact him again? I was probably the biggest pain in his staff's butts and they never treated me like it.

What type of implants do you have? i know in my appointment he told me how he likes to position the nipples etc. it was a decade ago so maybe he has perfected his technique. I am sorry you are not happy but you should contact him and see what he says. do you have proof you contacted him?

I have sent you a FR i hope thats ok, mine look very natural considering they are F-G's.

[lindy240]

Unfortunately i feel like i am in the same boat as skyblue, thats just it.. they simple look and feel too fake.

Similarly, I also originally had some assymetry that he said he would solve for by lifting one nipple to align it with the other. im guessing he did not succeed in this as they are the same asymmetry, just bigger breast.

I also have to say as much research as i did, it should have really been rastogis responsibility to educate me about the brazillian implant firmness. I recall at my first consult with him he immediately said, 'if you feel them they really arent that firm compared to the normal ones' as he got me to compare the feel of both implants....so thats what he meant, i had not clue about the difference of firmness and immobility of the brazillian implant. i had some idea but didnt know the firmness would be such an issue for some girls like myself.

I personally have already contacted the clinic to consult with rastogi about my concerns, however the nurses seemed so reluctant to put in an appointment for me. im still not quite sure if ill go..I may get further botched up on his surgery table. It’s so scary

[Loz89]

seriously? again?

[lindy240]

Unbelievable, have called Dr Rastogi's office 4-5 times already to ask questions and to ease my anxiety with the BA complications, and they refuse to let me have a word with him.Telling me they would call back and then never do. Im am just shocked and hurt, i really trusted this Dr... Live and learn, I will be seeing someone else for revision.