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9 Days from my TT, Lipo, MR and BA

A.M.G.
posted 4 years ago
updated 3 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $12,800
Dr. Chois (Orlando, Florida)

I had a TT on 04/16 and I already see the results,...

25 Apr 2009

I had a TT on 04/16 and I already see the results, still pretty swollen on the love handle area, but I am loving my new stomach, and I am very satisfied with my BB.

The only thing that worries me a little is my breast, they were saggy and I kinda feel like I should had a lift, and augmentation, but my PS convince me of getting 425cc that will fix the problem without the scar of the lift, I understand its only been a week from the surgery, but I feel like they are HUGE!! and deformed they are very high and my nipple is too low, and I can feel skin hanging from the bottom of the breast. Am I getting too worry for nothing, and they will lower up and look better in a couple of weeks?

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4kidslater 5 Dec 2009

hadd tt and ba on 11-23-09 still some up and downs and swelling

bondei 14 Oct 2009

I just had my drains out today which is 9 days post op tummy tuck "YAY", i also had an augment with 425cc mentor high profile silicone gel. They are high as well, but my surgeon said that in 2 months she will do a lift with local as she didn't want me sleep anylonger that 4 hours with the tt and augment, although went they naturally drop i may not have to. Tummy tuck is great very good surgeon, not even quite hip bone to hip bone and its right in my pubic line. I would certainly recommend this ps to anyone she did it all for 8,294.

A.M.G. 19 Jun 2009

Hi!! I been doing great, 2 months now from my TT/BA never felt better, very happy with the results! still a little bit sore from muscle repair, but it doesnt bother me at all. I can send u more recent pictures if you want me to. Are you having your surgery in FL?

Stay Young 18 Jun 2009

Do you have any updates on yourself? I have been following your messages and I am having a TT/BA on 23rd and just getting nervous? any advice?

A.M.G. 25 May 2009

the scar is hip bone to hip bone, but he did it very low, not visible with low rise jeans. I think he did a great job, he is very perfectionist and professional.

NicoleNY 23 May 2009

I was not concerned about scars as much as this Dr.'s scar I find the degree of scar varies very much from DR to DR

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 18 May 2009

Hi Nichole,

You can see the full gallery of photos on RealSelf here:

Tummy tuck before and after photos

Breast implants before and after photos

You should be able to see the full effect of the scars in many of these photos (click for larger view).

Cheers,
--Sharon

NicoleNY 16 May 2009

How visable is your scar that is the one thing I never see pics of on his website

NicoleNY 8 May 2009

Was the 12,500 for all your procedures how was your scar did you have strech marks before I am thinking of flying across the country to use this surgeon

A.M.G. 11 May 2009

Yes, it cover BA/ muscle repair and TT he did lipo but didnt charged me cause I didnt have a lot of fat to remove, my scar is hip to hip, like a normal TT scar, is healing very well, he also did a great job on the belly button, which was my biggest fear, cause lots of pics i see, the BB are horrible. I am very happy with his job. Would do it again in a heart beat, I went to different consults with different PS and he had the highest prices, but the feeling of being in good hands is priceless! Good Luck.

Sheerpink 4 May 2009

That's great!! You will feel worlds better as each day passes. By 2 weeks I really felt like myself again. Not exercising is going to be the hardest thing! My doc said I can start walking for exercise next week. I can use some light hand weights for my arms now. But I cannot kickbox or do pilates until 8 weeks after surgery. I've actually lost some weight now that the swelling is going down. I did not step on the scale until a few days ago. My appetite is back so I have to be very careful, too!

AMG 30 Apr 2009

I had the drains out yesterday!!! YEYYY u are right, what a huge difference! I started using the garment today, and oh boy that was hard, I dont think i will be able to wear it 24/7, i had to buy one at sears today cause the one the PO gave me was too big (which is good :) lol, I went to the mall today with my 3 yr old all by myself and that was a huge challenge! but I am healing very well, slowly feeling like my old self also. :) Looking forward to start working out, cause I have the worst craving, havent gain weight yet, but i know is coming soon. Thanks for the reply!! Email if u want to chat :)

Sheerpink 29 Apr 2009

I had my drain out on day 8 post op..what freedom! I've noticed every doctor has a different thought on the drains. I was draining about 40cc in a 24 hour period and he felt that was a small amount and took the drain out. The drains really make it hard to really see the new you, I can only imagine how frustrated it is to still have them in. When will you be getting them out? I have my 2 week post op on Friday, I'm really feeling like my old self...lots of energy, no pain. I still have quite a bit of swelling in the abdomen and flanks but that is getting better.

Sheerpink 28 Apr 2009

AMG, You look great and your breasts look perfect to me! I also had my FTT with lipo to the flanks, and a BA on 4/16! I felt like my breasts were huge, but 12 days into it I see them getting a little smaller as the swelling goes down. I'm going to put a post on here with some before and afters in the next day or so. I tried on a bikini this morning...now I know EXACTLY why I did this!! I look forward to keeping up with you on your progress. Take care.

A.M.G. 28 Apr 2009

Thanks for the reply! I feel a little better each day, looking forward for the swelling to go away and see my real new me! I hope u are doing better. Do you still have your drains? I still have mine and they are driving me crazy, but I know they are a necessary pain.