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He really did a number on me - the most painful year of my life

UPDATED FROM dylankelly
11 months post

This inout of control

$5,600
I wrote this review, I did not personally attack Dr. Hochstien, he went on the attack.I anticipated this, thats just what does at every unfavorable review. I closed my Real self account to not engage.I had to re-open it due to his dishonesty.This is really gone too far. This site is for us to speak candindly & not be attacked. Hochstien is the ONLY surgeon on her that reacts this way, it is terrible. He never offered me a revision at a lesser cost & flat out denied any problem w/ my breasts. Yet I get his followers/possible workers on her calling me a liar? Why wouldI lie,I am already over 20grand in fixing the mess? This is pure sickness. My photos are enough & again I told you the surgeon who revised this has 38 years experience & is a Harvard educator. Enough is enough.I was clear from day one that I was not personally attacking Dr. Hochstien, until he attacked me. He is really crazy to take the time to research who I was & come up w/his crazy story. Unfortunately I am not computer savvy, but anyone on here can privately message me & I will show you all documentation. My pictures are here & the reason I contracted CC I personally believe was the unsanitary measures that were taken in my aftercare which was clearly stated in this pos, never mind the question if he really did my surgery, never saw him before or after-he also never once measured me.Again,the other problems were there too & I was quoted & accused of ridiculous things. You can believe me if you want, I don't really care.Just reach out to me & I will prove the truth, if you are questioning me.

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Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Hi! Please message me as my message to you will not go through. I was hoping you could explain more about your experience. Any help appreciated! And no judgements here as I’m still in the consultation phase and looking for more opinions.
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I think the pictures say enough. If they do not,...

I think the pictures say enough. If they do not, you are seeing C.C. grade 4, deformed nipples, double bubble & plenty of scar tissue inside and obviously the nipples. Painful beyond belief. Dr. Hochstien scoffed at these photos, saying he did not see a thing wrong. He even went on to send me a more expensive quote w/ no mention of Allergen warranty of C.C..
I do not want to say anything more negative because I could go on & on. I had my revision last week & can't get over how much better they feel (they were hard as rocks & so very painful) never mind the embarrassment. I am beyond grateful that this horror show is over. I feel fantastic, the ridiculous look of this mess is secondary to that. My revision took 4 hours to repair, bilateral capsulectomies with ADM, removal of excessive scar tissue inside and nipples scars repaired. Dr. Hochstien really did a number on me, the most painful year of my life.

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CC is so awful to deal with. When did you have your revision? I hope you don't end up getting it again! I've heard regular massaging of the breasts may help. Good luck!
Oops I see you have your revision last week. I hope it heals up perfectly and stays that way! CC is such a terrible condition to deal with!
Omg I'm so sorry. We're there any red flags you could say looking back? I'm going to a new surgeon and very nervous
Yes, so many red flags that it is embarrassing. You can't get him on the phone, you just go back & forth w/ out of town patient co-ordinater until you have a melt-down. Then he is just awful to you on the phone, talking over you, very condescending. I never saw him before or after surgery. The young assistant was so busy gushing that she was getting her boobs done that day that she, oh my God....Was taking surgical bras out of their packages trying them on my day old boobs (still bloody around nipples) and shoving them back in the packs when they didn't fit me, it was foul. I was horrified wondering who was going to get my DNA on their fresh incisions. C.C. comes from contamination theres a great case for it right there, who else tried those bras on?
Who did your revision??
Dr. Sumner Slavin, my revision was 4 hours long & is flawless.
I'm scared now Bc I was planning on getting a tummy tuck from him but oh my idk now!
Good luck to you!!
This is the 2nd negative review I've read about him this week. :-/ Its unfortunate cause I was really considering him for my surgery.
Isn't CC a risk for any breast augmentation? It's unfortunate you had to go through it and I can sympathize with you but is it really the doctors fault?
C.C is not the only issue. You might want to research it & see what you come up with.
I won't get into my story with him but I had a terrible experience also!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you're doing much better. Would love to see your new and improved boobs! ;)
I performed an excellent job for you. In fact I have included a link to the photos taken pre operatively and the 2 month follow up. As you can see in spite of your assymetry and using two different sized implants the result is excellent. The capsular contracture was your response to the surgery and in now way had anything to do with the excellent surgery I performed for you. I wish I could do the surgery and heal for my patients. Unfortunately I cannot but when the healing goes badly I am always there for them and offered to be there here as well. Choosing another surgeon is certainly your right. Saying I did a lousy job is not.
Nice! Show the good pictures, not the ones that I called crying about. You did do a lousy job. Double Bubble, improper placement-for all the readers here, click on my name & read my posts & see the other Doctor's comments about the bad position & how I need a revision.
I never mentioned or was concerned W/ the asymmetry with the two different implants that were 26cc's different (un-noticable) for the record. You were beyond unavailable and you know this. You are not there, at all. It is sad that you do not realize this or even worse deny it. Choosing another surgeon that will easily be more qualified than you is quite easy, it's the only thing one can do after you have touched them
You did do a lousy job, the double bubble,malposition of implants & the CC. What is more disturbing is the fact that you take the time to investigate ( we all post anonymously ) who we are to attack us on here when you don't like our reviews about you. Everyone should read your rants for some comic relief. You claim that you are so busy, I would think or hope that you would spend your time doing something more productive. You really make yourself look so foolish the way you handle your bad reviews. Not one single doctor on here does this except you. You are just ridiculous, I truly feel sorry for you. But, I must admit, I do get a kick out of your rants and investigative skills. You should put as much effort into your business.
I think it is, my Mentor implants come with a warranty in case it happens. Can't blame anyone for this, it is what it is. According to her there were other issues, I just wish people could give an honest review without name calling and low blows. This review wouldn't change my mind about him, [RS bleep] happens look at AndriS94 he did an amazing job with hers. This girl had tissue to work with though idk
My review is honest. If defending myself, like every other woman on here needs to w/ Dr. Hochstien when he gets a negative review is what you refer to as "name calling" you are confused.
Take care and I wish you the best and I mean that.