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A little over a year...
So I am finally done with all my follow ups so I just wanted to write my overall thoughts and experience. I do not regret doing my surgery at all. I am so happy I did. I am happy all went well with no major issues. Would I love to have perfection after paying what I did yes. I know I wasn't exactly perfect when I came to him so he got me as close to perfect as possible. My only complaint is my TT scar ended being a lot larger across my stomach than I thought. The scar has stretched a bit on the ends. I also have a vertical scar where my belly button was that hasn't healed as nicely as I would of liked. But as time goes by I feel like its getting better, little by little. My vertical scar also hides under my bikini so its not much of a big deal but I wish it wasn't there, you know I already have a scar around my stomach and to have another vertical scar is not the greatest. I will say Dr. H did recommend after my surgery to go under again and fix it up but I just couldn't imagine going under again especially for something superficial like just skin. My breasts are way better than before I wish they were more identical to each other but again I know they weren't like that to begin with. I wear my 34D lace bra and I fill it up and that makes it all worth it lol.
Dr. H and his staff was pleasant no major issues. I will mention Amanda because she was the only one who stood out from the rest in my whole experience. She was compassionate, understanding and patient and also answered all my questions. I would say this to be an excellent plastic surgeon you have to be excellent in all aspects. The PS and his staff are a reflection of that. I know sometimes a persons personality can not be changed they are who they are. But in dealing with patients and surgeries I think it is most important to show compassion and not feel rushed in you doctor visits. Even if it's not in your personality to show compassion (in other words bedside manner) you do it because it's part of your job. You do everything to make a patient feel like you care and that you are going to do everything and the best you can for them like they are your only patient because it's very transparent and shows. I know you elect to have this surgery but it's a very scary thing for most and I would say that little extra bit of compassion makes a whole different experience.
So I don't plan on adding any more photos unless someone requests. And I am grateful for this website because without it I don't think I would have ever gone through it. This website is what started my journey and I'm happy that I was able to have Realself during the whole process. Xoxo
Dr. H and his staff was pleasant no major issues. I will mention Amanda because she was the only one who stood out from the rest in my whole experience. She was compassionate, understanding and patient and also answered all my questions. I would say this to be an excellent plastic surgeon you have to be excellent in all aspects. The PS and his staff are a reflection of that. I know sometimes a persons personality can not be changed they are who they are. But in dealing with patients and surgeries I think it is most important to show compassion and not feel rushed in you doctor visits. Even if it's not in your personality to show compassion (in other words bedside manner) you do it because it's part of your job. You do everything to make a patient feel like you care and that you are going to do everything and the best you can for them like they are your only patient because it's very transparent and shows. I know you elect to have this surgery but it's a very scary thing for most and I would say that little extra bit of compassion makes a whole different experience.
So I don't plan on adding any more photos unless someone requests. And I am grateful for this website because without it I don't think I would have ever gone through it. This website is what started my journey and I'm happy that I was able to have Realself during the whole process. Xoxo
Before and After Photo
Thought I'd post this since I was wanting to compare my results myself and look at the difference. Can't believe my tummy was so bad!!! I remember how terrible I felt about it so happy now!!
Valentine's Update
So I am finally able to post my photos better. I've been having some issues downloading photos from my phone and I finally got a new phone and now its finally downloading as it should!! No more technical diffulculties LOL
Here are some photos I took of my belly button scar. I feel like its noticeable and worry about people "gawking at it" but I think it's all in my head LOL. Its fading. I have a barely noticeable scar all around but right at the bottom its a little thicker and darker than the rest. Sorry for the pale pastiness, I'm in much need of a tan!!
The other photos are some bralettes I purchased at VS. I have been so hesitant in even trying these on because I was thinking it wouldn't provide much support or it wouldn't fit quite right but I was surprised to find I love the coverage, not too much bra. I like more a natural look so I am super happy with these bralettes :)
I also wanted to mention I haven't given Dr. H a full review but will be doing soon at my one year mark. I wanted to wait through all of my recovery and results to write a more honest review. Plus I feel like I was very slow at healing especially with the "girls" it took some time. Had I written a review about him and the "girls" I would of written the truth at the time which would of been "not happy yet with how they look" which I don't think would of been fair to him. So I will be writing it at my One Year on March 3rd. Can't believe almost a year since my surgery!!!
Here are some photos I took of my belly button scar. I feel like its noticeable and worry about people "gawking at it" but I think it's all in my head LOL. Its fading. I have a barely noticeable scar all around but right at the bottom its a little thicker and darker than the rest. Sorry for the pale pastiness, I'm in much need of a tan!!
The other photos are some bralettes I purchased at VS. I have been so hesitant in even trying these on because I was thinking it wouldn't provide much support or it wouldn't fit quite right but I was surprised to find I love the coverage, not too much bra. I like more a natural look so I am super happy with these bralettes :)
I also wanted to mention I haven't given Dr. H a full review but will be doing soon at my one year mark. I wanted to wait through all of my recovery and results to write a more honest review. Plus I feel like I was very slow at healing especially with the "girls" it took some time. Had I written a review about him and the "girls" I would of written the truth at the time which would of been "not happy yet with how they look" which I don't think would of been fair to him. So I will be writing it at my One Year on March 3rd. Can't believe almost a year since my surgery!!!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
585 NW 161st, Miami, Florida
So far so good...I am waiting to write a review once all is done :) Hi So It's been a little over a year since my surgery. I waited to write a review on Dr. Hochstein until the end. Dr. Hochstein and his staff was always pleasant. I am happy with my results.