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Ram Kalus, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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TT AND BR scar revision surgery

Has anyone had TT or BR scar revision surgery done? I am about 14 or so months out from both surgieites and my scars are still red and areas raised. I am scheduled for a total scar revision July 11th but would like some reviews from others.

LOVING MY NEW BODY!

ll I have not updated my profile in a long while. I have allot on my mind so I may be long winded! It has been 380 days :) since my TT and 400 since BL. I can honestly say i am still very very happy with my decision to get both BL and TT done. Just to remind everyone this is something I decided on my own and did for myself. This is something you must do for yourself and no one else!  I have officially gotten rid of all my old "fat" clothes and am proud to say I am consistently wearing a size 6 pants/shorts. My weight was at 174 day of surgery and since I have managed to loose a little getting down to 155. My goal is 140 and I am still determined to get their just got to stay focused. Wearing clothes that actually fit my contour and that are not hanging off me helps remind me not to over eat...if you know what I mean and once I get to my goal my plan is to stay :)! It's all about consistent healthy living keeping the body moving and mind focused on the goal and end result. Before surgery I hadn't felt good in my own skin for a long time I guess really more so since my hysterectomy in 95'. Man have I learned allot since that surgery....Don't assume your dr cares about what he's actually doing to your body. He left my belly and muscle wall a wreck! Cut me from belly button to pubic closing me up with huge staples. OMG! So before any procedure get informed ask questions of your dr, google, do your homework know what your getting yourself into and by all means make sure your comfortable with the dr. Despite that horrible experience it lead me to where I am today. Today I actually like what I see in the mirror with or without clothes! I love how my body looks and feels...its no longer lumpy!  I am still working on my arms and legs trying to obtain optimal firmness and started using a skin firming cream Nerium all over to help tighten everything as I loose the weight.  My scars are healing ok... I seem to have over active scarring causing thick and kinda raised skin in some areas and redish and other areas are very light and smooth...It's kinda weird. But I'm not worried :) in the least my PS just started laser treatment to see if we can lighten and reduce the thickness. I have only had one treatment and already see color lighter and a few areas shrinking. Speaking of my PS I couldn't have been in better hands. I and am so very pleased with the care, compassion and continued support Ram Kalus has given me.  He is the best at what he does and cares about the end result as much if not more than you do! Him and his assistant Reba were available anytime and answered all of my questions and calmed all my concerns ensuring me my concerns would deminish and they did. Thing's took their shape and formed in due time just as they indicated. I am attaching some pics just before TT and most recent. Will updated on the scar treatments once I get a couple behind me. 
I wish everyone a HAPPY Easter! I also want to say to all those skeptical about doing body reconstruction of any kind. Do your homework on the Dr, make sure you are comfortable with Dr and ask questions. Like where the cut will be made and how low it will be and how long it will be. These are very important once the incision is made their is no do over. Check to see if they have recent before and after success stories, etc. This is a life changing event and an huge investment. One that you will have forever and like any investment you want to take good care of it. Be good to your body and love the new you by treating it right! Don't let anyone lead you down old paths keeping you from eating healthy and staying fit. Lastly everyone's bodies are different and while some may make this sound like a walk in the park I for one can say it was not. Healing and pain is different for everyone be patient and if your PS did his job results will come. Believe me I was in shock the day after like WTH did they do to me. From bruised body and a chest that looked like a body armor flat and tight. Days and weeks went by and the bruises went away and my breast perked and dropped ever so slightly :) Don't over do things to early give your body time to heal and form. Then slowly work your way back into fitness. It is an emotional ride watching your body take shape just think positively and have patience!

Another update

I went through my closets and what I couldn't wear I bagged up. Mind you from previous posting I don't give clothes away...I was always of the mind set that I will grow into them or loose to wear them. That is no longer a part of my thought all fat clothes are officially at good will and as the next couple weeks and months progress I see more going. I may just end up with a new wardrobe :) Yipee!!!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
578 Lone Tree Dr, Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
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Many words come to mind when I think of Dr Kalus and his staff . Professional, Courteous, Awesome, Informative, Helpful, Great Surgeon, Artist, Sculptor :).... Dr Kalus was the first and only stop I made when searching for a Dr. After our first consultation I felt like I could trust him to do just as he said. He made me feel good about the procedure and informed me of all the stages along the way so that I had no surprises. He made a promise and he kept it! Also great after hour support. At one point I was worried about my incision and called after hours and within minutes Dr Kalus assistant Reba called me got with Dr called me back in no time. Calming my concerns. Dr Kalus and his staff truly do care about their patients! I also want to say my surgery was at Charleston Surgery Center near Trident Hospital and they were all awesome everyone treated me with great care.