So far, I have only good things to say about dr Hasell and Janelle the receptionist. I am having tummy tuck/lipo/ breast lift/ no implants. I been to three different appointments, but the day my husband and I met dr Hasell, we knew immediately he was the one, knowledgeable, soft spoken and caring dr. He explained in details about the procedure, shows me before and after pictures and answered all my questions. Regarding tummy tuck, he explained that in addition to it, he will do lipo to contour my sides but unfortunately he won't do lipo on my back because according to him, it's loose skin and will only get worse but also assures me that I will still look great regardless. I trust his judgements as he is the expert and hopefully I get great results. Regarding breast lift without implants, he explained that no tissues will removed but I will not get that upper pole fullness without an implant . But no thx , I don't want implants. Although my surgery is in late April 2019 every now and then when I think about it, I get really nervous about going under. I waited 4 months for the appointment to see dr Hasell and it's something I really want to do, I guess I just have to be courageous. I have been a realself member for 4 yrs now and I don't see many reviews about his work, so I thought reviewing my journey might be helpful to other ladies and gens
Janelle the receptionist has been exceptional and helpful, she answers all my questions and reply to all my emails promptly, what can beat that. What a welcome environment, I feel very happy and lucky to be one of his patients.
Updated on 24 Apr 2019:
Surgery went well, got to the hospital at 8:15 but didn't go in for sugery until 11:30. Dr Hasel and the anesthesiologist were very comforting and put my mind at ease. The only thing I remember after the anastasia was given was belng told that I was in recovery room . Dr says surgery went well. Just having lots of pain right now. Will upload some pictures after
Updated on 25 Apr 2019:
Feeling much better today, took shower. Taking Advil. My worries now is that I haven't had BM for three days. Taking stool softener. Dr Hasell did a great job with my breast lift without implant. He exceeded my expectations. He didn't do any reduction nor remove any tissues as he said during consultation and I am very happy with my results. I think he is one of the best as concerns breast lift because I haven't seen any results here in Calgary close to his work. Incisions looking good so far. Hopefully the swelling on my tummy tuck incision goes down and the swelling around my hips
Updated on 30 Apr 2019:
Went to first appointment yesderday, Drains removed, no pain felt during removal, just a weird sensation. Dr says everything looks great, I was concerned abt some drainage from my left breast which has improved today, dr prescribed antibiotics for 7 days as I have low WBC counts. I feel great without drains, still swollen around incisions and hip dr says swelling around hips is due to lipo and will improve with time. I feel much better today, no pain meds. Will see dr on my 5-6 weeks appointment, hopefully swelling on hips which I am concerned about would have improved. All in all I am so happy with my results, hope I did it sooner.
Updated on 30 Apr 2019:
Went to first appointment yesderday, Drains removed, no pain felt during removal, just a weird sensation. Dr says everything looks great, I was concerned abt some drainage from my left breast which has improved today, dr prescribed antibiotics for 7 days as I have low WBC counts. I feel great without drains, still swollen around incisions and hip dr says swelling around hips is due to lipo and will improve with time. I feel much better today, no pain meds. Will see dr on my 5-6 weeks appointment, hopefully swelling on hips which I am concerned about would have improved. All in all I am so happy with my results, hope I did it sooner.SHOW LESS
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Updated on 30 Apr 2019:
Went to first appointment yesderday, Drains removed, no pain felt during removal, just a weird sensation. Dr says everything looks great, I was concerned abt some drainage from my left breast which has improved today, dr prescribed antibiotics for 7 days as I have low WBC counts. I feel great without drains, still swollen around incisions and hip dr says swelling around hips is due to lipo and will improve with time. I feel much better today, no pain meds. Will see dr on my 5-6 weeks appointment, hopefully swelling on hips which I am concerned about would have improved. All in all I am so happy with my results, hope I did it sooner.SHOW LESS
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Updated on 7 May 2019:
Today is two weeks post op, steri strips removed, everything looks good so far, incisions have healed nicely with thin scars. Right breast is dropping faster than left not surprising as right breast was bigger and reduction had to be done to look almost same size as left, I still feel more pressure on same. Breast still perky though, love them. Still have swelling around incisions and flank, I am hoping it will reduce with time, which is my main concern. Not sure if it's dog ear I am seeing at the end of tt left incision, guess it's still too early to tell because of swelling. Area around belly button still numb. I see some growth inside my belly button not sure if it's keloid or not, but I thought keloid can form on scars but that area doesn't have any scar; oh well, will bring that up on my 6 wks appt. Started using bio oil on scars.
Updated on 24 May 2019:
Not much has changed. Still swollen and numb. Healing is going well. Returned back to work , doing ok so far. Breasts are soft and healing nicely. Right breast still has tension underneath and sometimes painfull. All in all, happy with them. Still numb from belly button down. Not sure if it's swelling around my flanks or fat; not much have changed around my flanks. Still hoping it's swelling but at this point, I am thinking, it's fat. On my 6 weeks po appt will discuss that with PS including dog ear on left incision. Using silicone tape on scar, can't tell if it's working or not. Overall, still happy with my results. Way better than what I had before.
Updated on 23 Jul 2019:
It's been 3 month since my surgery and I have healed well. I mostly swell on my sides .Scars are fading nicely, I use bio oil when ever I remember, not sure if it's helping; I believe scars will fade naturally. For the most part, I am happy with my results especially my breast. I still have some fats on my flanks which I believe he didn't do enough lipo and I noticed that from the first day and have been bothered about that since then . Not quite happy about that though . If no changes after 6 months will go back to discuss it with him as I am not quite happy. It sad paying such a huge amount of $$ and still struggling to hide my muffin top.
Updated on 22 Oct 2019:
Today marks 6 months since my surgery. I have healed quite well. My sides are still slightly bulged, not sure if it's swelling but have made appointment next month to see my ps to discuss about it, possibility of lipo. My breasts have dropped quite a bit but still happy with it, I wasn't expecting much since I had only a lift. I think I have a little keloid on my belly button and on the front portion of my tummy tuck scar. Overall I happy with my results
Updated on 26 Jan 2020:
It's been 9 months since my surgery. I have healed quite well. I still have some loose skin around my sides and back. I had coolscupting done on my sides around 7 months which did help a little with some fat around that area, still waiting for final results in Feb. Overall I look great in my dresses. Still thinking how to get rid of the loose skin with going under again.