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Breast Reconstruction After Implant Infection - San Antonio, TX
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After having an implant removal / replacement...
ms optimistJuly 24, 2016
WORTH IT$8,500
After having an implant removal / replacement performed by another doctor. I had an emergency surgery to have those implants removed along with alot of breast tissue due to a major infection. I wasn't sure if I'd ever have normal breast again until I met Dr. Baumholtz. He gave me realistic expectations and exceeded them. I couldn't be happier with the results. He is an amazing doctor!!
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UPDATED FROM ms optimist
5 months post
Infection
ms optimistAugust 7, 2016
This is how I showed up to the emergency room. The previous doctor who had originally done the exchange of my implants said this was normal and with antibiotics I would be fine. When I showed up to the ER I was admitted and scheduled for an emergency surgery to have my breast cleaned out and have tissue removed
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August 13, 2016
That happened to me to it was awful i know what you went through honey. Im glad your doing ok. God Bless the dr that helped you.
August 25, 2016
I had the same thing just happen to me and my breast looks so bad they blamed me for smoking and that it was my fault. Even after I've had 9 drain tubes put in and he popped my implant from putting in a drain tube. My breast looks stuck to my chest and my nipple is still there
August 25, 2016
So sorry to hear. I know it's tough.. but just stay positive things will get better
August 18, 2017
Dr. Baumholtz is so happy with your results after your trauma. We would be happy to get your approval to share our after reconstructive results.
Love, Baumholtz plastic surgery team!!!!
UPDATED FROM ms optimist
5 months post
Recovery
ms optimistAugust 7, 2016
After having both implants removed and being on a wound vac for 5 wks. (Most painful thing I've ever experienced) I was on my road to recovery. I was on a leave of absence from work for 3months
Thank you for sharing your experience! Would you be comfortable sharing photos of your results? Feel free to wear whatever you want, however you feel comfortable. It is so helpful for others in the community experiencing similar situations to see real results from real people like you.
What did your reconstruction entail? Did you need to smaller implants, a different type?