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The Countdown Begins!!!!!!!! Size E to Hopefully a Size C or Small D! - Princeton, NJ

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24 days post

Needing suggestions for restorative creams post surgery

gisellaf
$10,000
I'm currently on Neocutis brand Bio cream which has some patented products related to stem cell and the reviews seem great. This was recommended by my PS and she has lead me wrong BUT I wanted to know what everyone else is using so I can perhaps see what works best for me. Thank you in advance for suggestions

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Alexes Hazen, MD

Alexes Hazen, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 8, 2015
I've heard great things about Essential Oils - frankincense and lavender in particular.
July 14, 2015
I'm just using Palmer's shea butter with vitamin E.
November 6, 2020
How are your results now? The pictures seem to show a squarish look. Im wondering if they rounded out to a natural look?
November 6, 2020
You know, I was thinking that maybe you put a review for the wrong surgeon.. Alexes Hazen has never been working in Princeto but there is a Jill Hazen located in Princeton. So I am wondering if you actually went to Jill Hazen. Jill Hazen is not found on realself .
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19 days post

18 days post surgury-stitches out

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My doctor used disolvable sutures but
I still had some extra stitches sticking out that needed to be removed today. It was painless and super quick. I really just had a little knot like suture under my breast in the center...she wants me to continue the nepsporin for 2 more days and then start the Biocream which she says helps me heal faster and diminishes scars. So far so GREAT! Every day I feel better. I'm back at work and even though I still get stings, zings, and other shooting pains on either breast, it's just nerve regeneration. Knowing that makes the pain more bearable. I'm still dealing with nipple sensitivity so if you know a way to help ease that please let me know.

I am starting to shop around for clothes but I'm noticing that psychologically I'm still not used to my new body. I find my self still looking for clothes I would wear to make me look smaller and all in size L which don't fit me. It's work in progress!

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July 2, 2015
I've heard using nursing pads can help with the nipple sensitivity. I'm glad you are doing so well!
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12 days post

8 days post surgery

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Tape is off. Reality is setting in. I'm now able to see the scars and I'm in the process of making sure I heal correctly, so nothing opens up or gets infected. I'm still wearing post surgery bras and camisole tops( can't believe my girls fit into one of these!). The scars at first are a bit scary. I'm getting used to the fact that they aren't as bad as I thought they'd be. I know this is a process and I also know my breasts will take on a more natural shape with time. I have to rub nepsporin on the scars twice a day and since its summer I have to be careful not to overdo it since I can develop a yeast infection from too much antibiotic ointment. Due to humidity..makes sense to me. So I'm just taking it easy and not going out in the sun for too long. The scars itself aren't too bad considering I had over 950 grams removed. My left breast still looks swollen and the areas where my scars are still hurt sometimes. Like a stinging sensation. Always worried I'm going to bust open! LOL. I'll continue to post as I move along. I'm finding this community very helpful and hope to be of help to others...

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June 29, 2015
Your results are amazing...pls kip us posted on wat else u use for ur scars..