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I had my original breast augmentation performed...

I had my original breast augmentation performed 8-4-14 and had 2 different complications in my breast. My left one had capsular contraction grade 4, and my right one had bottomed out. I do not trust my original surgeon to do the revision, so after doing some research I found Dr Todd Hewell whom I feel confident in performing the procedure. The revision is going to cost $6500 plus anesthesia fees which I'm estimating to be between $1000-$1500. I estimated my revision will cost about $7750 total. I paid $7000 which my first surgery with my former surgeon . So let's hope after almost $15,000 we can get this right!! Btw I am still upset that I wasted the $7000 with my former surgeon… I cannot stress enough how important it is to do your research and find a surgeon you really trust. A good question to ask yourself is "If I have surgery complications, would I trust this surgeon to operate on me again?? "One perk of my revision is that I believe I am switching out to the perfect size implants for my shape. I originally had 475cc moderate plus silicone smooth, and i will be switching out to 550cc high profile silicone smooth. I am so excited about my surgery that I am already starting to forget about how upset I am with my former surgeon's practice lol (for more reasons why , check my other reviews). Anyways I am hoping for the best !!The update has been edited at the request of the reviewer 08/01/15

5 days pre-op for Breast Revision- 550 cc High Profile Silicone

My Breast Revision surgery is in 5 days . I'm excited , but nervous .. Can't wait to switch out from moderate plus to high profile !!

Revision for contracture and bottoming out , starting to get nervous

I'm almost 4 days pre op , and the anxiety is starting to set in !! As excited and optimistic I am about surgery and results , the whole going under and pain thing is always a trip . I have young children I need to take care of after , so that is the hardest part . I want to only focus on the good , but it's still frustrating to me that I have to go through all this again. I am still upset with my original surgeon . As much as I trust my revision surgeon , there may be repeat complications regardless now that I am more prone . I defintely feel much more at ease with this surgeon tho . And I will be posting after pictures this time !!! (Because I am sure they will look great and sexy at first :) plus I want to bring a little "positive energy " to the realself community .. Because even though I expressed my negative experiences I had with my previous surgeon , plastic surgery can still be a really great thing !! I'm not giving up yet . I've had some positive experiences in the past too .. so here's to a hopefully successful surgery !!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
260 West River Drive, St Charles, Illinois
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I was referred to Dr Todd Hewell by one of my former bosses who is quite experienced with plastic surgery. She was looking to get her complete body and face done (about 30-40k worth of surgery), and was even considering my former surgeon. She did her research better than I did and saw 7 doctors total. She had previous breast revisions and could not get her former implants symmetrical either. She showed me her new breasts and they look AMAZING!! The nipples are perfectly symmetrical! She could not say enough good things about this doctor, and since I clearly am too trustworthy myself, I feel confident choosing Dr Hewell for my surgery. Btw, this guy really is legit. He has a beautiful facility with a salt water fish tank and he actually owns the entire building!! When a surgeon owns a big facility including the operating room, that is a good sign of success. Unlike many other surgeons who just rent rooms. Dr Hewell fixed my complications, and I am super happy with the outcome of my surgery even months later. The staff is great and professional. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!!