isabellagrace77 3 Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Hi everyone, I am based on the Gold Coast and looking to do a BA either late this year or early this year. Willing to travel to Brisbane as well. So far these are the places I am looking into. Dr Ian Chinsee - through Esteem Cosmetic Studio ($5,500) CosmediTour/Breast Academy (varies from $5,000-8,000) Dr Mark Kohout - through Australian Cosmetic Clinics ($7,500) Dr Eddie Cheng - through AR Plastic Surgery Brisbane. (supposedly $8,300 however website advertises as $10,500) Dr Ian Chinsee is based at both Esteem Cosmetic Studio ($5,500) and Australian Cosmetic Clinics ($7,500). Any idea why the price difference is so huge? Any recommendations or positive/negative reviews please let me know! ☺️ Chook81 and arahia 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JD* 361 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 I’d personally opt for a plastic surgeon. I believe in the saying, buy cheap and weep. I’m sure other women will chime in with their experience with the surgeons stated. Good luck ? sabP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isabellagrace77 3 Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Who are you booked in with JD ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JD* 361 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 20 minutes ago, isabellagrace77 said: Who are you booked in with JD ? Dr Kollias in Adelaide. It’s convenient for me to get it done in my own state due to family. Good luck and welcome to the forum! ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isabellagrace77 3 Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, JD* said: Dr Kollias in Adelaide. It’s convenient for me to get it done in my own state due to family. Good luck and welcome to the forum! ? Thank you !! Anyone have good reviews on Dr Philip Richardson or Dr Eddie Cheng? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tori14 57 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 @isabellagrace77 I'm booked in with dr Richardson in December obviously can't give you a review of my experience yet in terms of outcome but I am really confident in his work based on photos and during consultation! I compared to a lot of other surgeons in brissy and he is who I decided on, there are a few really good ones but I felt most comfortable and confident with him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaurenT 755 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Dr Richardson has a great reputation. Unsure of the few he charges. Dr Broadhurst is great, but probably more expensive than the surgeons on your list. Of your list I would go Dr Cheng or Breast Academy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vlinder 603 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Plastic surgeon , always! isabellagrace77, JD* and sabP 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isabellagrace77 3 Posted August 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 20 hours ago, Tori14 said: @isabellagrace77 I'm booked in with dr Richardson in December obviously can't give you a review of my experience yet in terms of outcome but I am really confident in his work based on photos and during consultation! I compared to a lot of other surgeons in brissy and he is who I decided on, there are a few really good ones but I felt most comfortable and confident with him How much does he charge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tori14 57 Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 48 minutes ago, isabellagrace77 said: How much does he charge? Well I am a bit more of a complex case (I have a significant asymmetry - my right boob is size A and left is size C). I had a couple of options - unilateral augmentation to match the bigger boob, which I was quoted around $6k (which is a very fair price compared to other surgeons including ones on your list who were still quoting me $10k+ for doing half the work!) or bilateral augmentation with different sized implants to make them both bigger but even them out in the process (luckily I don't need a lift for the bigger one) which I was quoted $11k (but will be $10k after my Medicare rebate for asymmetry). So this may not be reflective of what you would get quoted if you are a more straight forward case - I think I've heard other girls paying more around the $9-10k mark but unsure. For me I would rather save a bit longer and pay a bit more to get exactly what I want with a surgeon who has an excellent reputation who I feel confident with I agree with @JD*'s saying, if price is an issue then better to wait a bit longer to save a bit more to make sure you get the best outcome. I would definitely recommend having a consultation with him to find out more, he has Instagram too and a Facebook group (the dr Phil society) his work looks great! KLJ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isabellagrace77 3 Posted August 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, Tori14 said: Well I am a bit more of a complex case (I have a significant asymmetry - my right boob is size A and left is size C). I had a couple of options - unilateral augmentation to match the bigger boob, which I was quoted around $6k (which is a very fair price compared to other surgeons including ones on your list who were still quoting me $10k+ for doing half the work!) or bilateral augmentation with different sized implants to make them both bigger but even them out in the process (luckily I don't need a lift for the bigger one) which I was quoted $11k (but will be $10k after my Medicare rebate for asymmetry). So this may not be reflective of what you would get quoted if you are a more straight forward case - I think I've heard other girls paying more around the $9-10k mark but unsure. For me I would rather save a bit longer and pay a bit more to get exactly what I want with a surgeon who has an excellent reputation who I feel confident with I agree with @JD*'s saying, if price is an issue then better to wait a bit longer to save a bit more to make sure you get the best outcome. I would definitely recommend having a consultation with him to find out more, he has Instagram too and a Facebook group (the dr Phil society) his work looks great! Thank you for that, was really helpful! Did you have a consultation with Dr Cheng as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tori14 57 Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 @isabellagrace77 no I didn't but he was next on my list if I hadn't been happy with Dr R! I saw Dr Richardson and just thought yep he's the one, don't need to see anyone else and I booked in. I think I had kind of made my mind up even prior to seeing him after reading so many positive reviews and seeing so many photos of great outcomes for both straight forward cases and for girls with revisions and asymmetry so I knew he could handle my issue. Also my GP specifically recommended him due to his good reputation so that was another big factor. Prior to seeing him, I mainly had lots of online consultations as I live on the sunny coast and couldn't line up time off work to drive down, so I can't say what anyone else is like in person! isabellagrace77 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chook81 56 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Hi @isabellagrace77, I’m booked in for an augmentation with Dr Cheng in December this year. I was very comfortable with him in my consultation, he was very thorough and I feel like his results speak for themselves (you can see a lot of his before and afters on the AR Plastic Surgery Instagram or Facebook pages). isabellagrace77 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isabellagrace77 3 Posted August 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chook81 said: Hi @isabellagrace77, I’m booked in for an augmentation with Dr Cheng in December this year. I was very comfortable with him in my consultation, he was very thorough and I feel like his results speak for themselves (you can see a lot of his before and afters on the AR Plastic Surgery Instagram or Facebook pages). How much did he quote you? if you don't mind me asking, and were you a normal case? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chook81 56 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Just now, isabellagrace77 said: How much did he quote you? if you don't mind me asking, and were you a normal case? I’ve been quoted just over $10k but that’s for the motiva ergonomix implants which are more expensive (about $2k extra I think?) than mentor smooth round. I am a borderline case, I could do a lift and a smaller implant or a just a bigger implant only and seeing as I had dd’s before kids I’m kind of looking to get somewhere back in that range anyway so just implants only it will be for me ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isabellagrace77 3 Posted August 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chook81 said: I’ve been quoted just over $10k but that’s for the motiva ergonomix implants which are more expensive (about $2k extra I think?) than mentor smooth round. I am a borderline case, I could do a lift and a smaller implant or a just a bigger implant only and seeing as I had dd’s before kids I’m kind of looking to get somewhere back in that range anyway so just implants only it will be for me ? Yes I think I will definitely go see him for a consultation, do you know if he was fully booked out until December for surgery? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chook81 56 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, isabellagrace77 said: Yes I think I will definitely go see him for a consultation, do you know if he was fully booked out until December for surgery? I’m not exactly sure if he is booked out for December but I only actually called and booked in my surgery last month and I think they still had spots available. Dr Cheng operates on tuesdays each week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isabellagrace77 3 Posted August 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 14 hours ago, Chook81 said: I’m not exactly sure if he is booked out for December but I only actually called and booked in my surgery last month and I think they still had spots available. Dr Cheng operates on tuesdays each week. I just made a consultation to see him in October, looking forward to it they seem like they can squeeze you in for the surgery as well if you really want it ASAP! Chook81 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isabellagrace77 3 Posted September 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Hi guys - if anyone has heard recent quotes from Dr Eddie Cheng I would love to hear. I've heard around $8,000-9,000 on this forum but the website states from $10,500 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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