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Capsulectomy/revision Surgery Bennelli Breast Lift with 590 cc's Silicone with Belladerm

UPDATED FROM Boston1974
2 years post

2+ years post op - update!

Boston1974
WORTH IT$12,500
Best decision I made. My breasts are beyond soft, no hardening. When I went for my mammogram, the technician cold not believe how natural they looked and felt. I had a lot of pain and discomfort when I had the capsules. Now, I don’t feel the implants at all. Worth the cost! It’s scary going back in for surgery (the cost and not knowing if you will develop capsules again) but for me the outcome was all positive and worth it!

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Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 16, 2020
Can I ask how soon after your first augmentation you noticed the capsule issue? I am 5 months out and my right breast still feels harder/tighter and sits higher on my chest wall than the left. I'm worried that either the right breast has capsular contracture or the left is just bottoming out. I have my 6-month post-op appointment next month, but the uncertainty is driving me crazy!!
January 17, 2020
This was my first augmentation, so I didn’t really know there was an issue, because they looked perfect, but did feel hard. At my 4 month check up the doctor told me I had a capsule, that is why they are not softening up. I was devastated. I lived with it, because they looked ok, but after around 4 years, they became painful when sleeping and started to distort more. I’d wear a padded bra to make them “ look” the same. But once the pain became too much, I went back to my doctor. I had other consults after I was diagnosed to see what my option were, but there are not a lot, other than redoing them or taking them out. Hopefully your are still settling, they do take time. My one was harder and it almost looked pinched at the side. My revision worked and all has been good. Your still early into recovery and every one does heal differently, your doctor will be able to confirm either way. Sending best wishes your way.
January 17, 2020
Thank you so much for being so open and candid. I really appreciate the information. I'll see what my PS says at my 6month post op appt in 3 weeks. Fingers crossed. I'm glad that your revision has left you feeling confident, comfortable and happy! They look great!! Very happy for you!!
January 17, 2020
Thank you so much for responding?
January 17, 2020
Sorry I meant to use a "!"
January 19, 2020
Did you have new implants an what was the cost? I have the same problem
January 19, 2020
Total cost was $12,500. New implants with Belladerm, which helps lower the risk of reoccurrence of Capsules developing. The Belladerm alone was around $7k. Because I developed Capsules so early on, I was afraid I would again, so I spent the extra for the Belladerm.
February 13, 2020
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1 month post

4 weeks post op

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21 days post

Three weeks Pot-Op

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Feel good - still healing - a little uneven :/

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