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POSTED UNDER Capsular Contracture Treatment REVIEWS

Breast Implant Revision with Belladerm, CC Grade IV, Implant Malposition. Hypertrophic BB and TT Scars Revision. - Miami, FL

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One year ago I got a TT and BA with Benelli lift....

Sweetli2000
$3,900
One year ago I got a TT and BA with Benelli lift. Unfortunately my body didn't heal as well as expected, I developed a severe capsular contracture on my R breast and some indentation with loosening or the pocket on my L breast one. My scars are hypertrophic. I spent a lot of money in biocorneum but didn't help at all, tried tape too. I decided to just redo them and Dr suggested laser as soon as I can. We will see. I'm also using smaller implants this time, I was always concerned about how big they are, currently I'm a 34C sometimes a 32 DD. I'm a bit nervous about my decision of going smaller, someone told me my cleavage would be affected but sigh what can I do. Also kind of sad I have to go under again and start again a new healing process... I'm a devoted yoga practitioner and a runner, it was very frustrating not being able to exercise for a while but well trying to stay positive that this is the best for me and my body and hoping I heal much better this time. Dr H will be using Belladerm on my R side. It will be very appreciated If anyone has suggestions or advice. Also if anyone here has used the marble on the belly button and knows where and what kind should I get please let me know. Thanks!!

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Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 30, 2016
Where did you originally have your surgeries done?
March 31, 2016
I did them with Dr Hochstein, he is doing the revision too
March 30, 2016
Oh man, I'm so sorry your body reacted like this. I followed your original posts and loved your breasts so much I used one of your pictures as a wish picture to show doctors. I really hope things heal better the second time around. Is there a way to stop the scars from becoming hypertrophic again? Do you usually scar pretty bad?
March 31, 2016
Aww glad my posts helped :) well I don't know, I'm going to start with laser soon as I can, scar massage and tape. Biocorneum didn't really help , even though I applied it sacredly for a year. I'm a healthy person and others scars I had in the past healed normal, not idea why this time I didn't heal well :/ I heard also hyperbaric chambers help you heal better so I'm going to do that too :)
March 31, 2016
Is he charging you for both the breast revision and scar revision? Or is that only for the breast implant exchange?
March 31, 2016
No he isn't. I'm paying for the Belladerm and the anesthesia. The implants had warranty also.
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April 1, 2016
I think it's wonderful that you have stayed so positive. Not sure if you realize it but you're very inspirational to be so honest and put yourself out there... Both good and bad.

I had my breast re-done a few months back and had a capsular on my right one and it's great now. Take care and your breast will be looking fabulous soon:-)
April 4, 2016
Thank you so much! Glad your revision went well! Did you get a dermal matrix? What kind?
April 7, 2016
So shocking to see how your body has reacted and what it has done to you, compared to your photos in your previous post. How long after surgery did your breasts start to become misshapen?

I really wish you so much better luck this time round and hope it all goes smoothly.
April 8, 2016
Thank you! I know... I'm not sure why this happened I never had a keloid in my life, I'm actually a very healthy person in general... The contracture I started it noticing about 3-4 months after, it started to feel hard and felt pins and needles a lot.... The right one I noticed about the second month how it had the tendency to go towards the outside more and more.... I have been already depressed angry and all that stuff so I'm just accepting the fact that well, it happened and going positive and hopeful that this time I'll do great! Will change some approaches I had in the past and will add new techniques to improve my healing. Thank you for your wishes :))
UPDATED FROM Sweetli2000
1 day pre

Today is the day :D

Sweetli2000
Anesthesiologist called me last night and said I could eat something around 4 am since my surgery is scheduled at 1 pm. So I did that, I had a good night sleep, I'm a bit anxious but thinking positive about everything :)

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April 7, 2016
Good luck hope everything goes well
April 8, 2016
Thank so much! I'm home :)
April 7, 2016
Who did this terrible results to you?
April 8, 2016
Well apparently just my body had bad healing :(
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April 8, 2016
That wasn't nice she just had surgery. Some things are just common sense. Dr. H is suppose do my breast lift with implants in May I have full confidence in his skills. Some people just heal differently I know I wouldn't want to that from anyone! You will look twice as beautiful when all the healing is done love
April 8, 2016
Thank you! :))
UPDATED FROM Sweetli2000
1 day pre

Ahhhh home sweet home

Sweetli2000
Well apparently everything went well.... Filled out paper work... Saw Dr H for a little bit he painted me with his magic sharpie, he said he was going to try to put my TT incision lower, he draw on my hips for the Lipo, and he said going smaller will change about a quarter of size... Then he was very kind and helped me put on my robe.... The surgery room was freaking North Pole and I was shivering, Jennifer my nurse at the surgery room was super sweet, last time I went under I felt burning in my arm before passed out and that had me a little paranoid, Jenniffer hold my hand and everything went smooth...
I woke up or they woke me up not sure, everything was very quick and I was in my friends car in minutes... I was in pain and been having non stop burrrrning on my incisions especially my TT. My friend made sure they gave me the Percocet ASAP because last time the pain kicked in and wasn't pretty.... I got home around 6 pm, I Think... My mom is taking care of me... I have 2 drains, I think one on each boob, the right one filled out quick and alot. Right side hurts more... Where I got th ADM, TT incision burrrrrns, I have period cramps also meh but in general I feel okay....I don't want to look yet... I don't want to think about it either... I'm just happy my alive :)
It's 8 pm and drank 3 bottles of coconut water already, I feel I'm in the dessert... Had a bit of food and will take a chamomile tea later with my Valium so I can sleep in Lalaland for a good time hopefully...
Wish they had a number where I can call for questions but the only number is Dr H and don't want to bother with silliness, my throat is dry and wonder if I can take a a ricola or something.... Halls maybe?
Anyways will blog about everything byyeee

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April 8, 2016
My L eye is super swollen and looks like If I have a stye what's up with that :(
April 8, 2016
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April 8, 2016
Hi sweet, so sorry to see you had difficulties afterwards witH your TT and BA. If you remember, we both journeyed together last year with our surgeries with DR H. Stay positive and try not to over analyze everything you see while your healing. This time around will be better. I have 1 suggestion for you (not sure how true it is) do not try to straighten up too fast. Try and wait to you notice that your TT incision is closed up. I read this on someone else post and I did it when I had my TT. I stayed hunched for about six weeks (at the time I was on vacation so it was more easy to accomplish ) and my TT line healed thin. I have had scars in the past become hypertrophic so that was a big concern for me. I have a little area where it has but my line is so thin and it didnt raise up too much that it is noticeable. This time around your final results will be beautiful and remain so!!
April 8, 2016
Hi Mona! Great to hear from you! I actually stayed bent for a long time, used my walker for a month almost... I think since I was so skinny and with my yoga practice I might have put too much tension to the skin... I don't know... This time I will not exercise for 6 months at least just walks and light exercise... Glad you are good :)