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No More Batwings...
UPDATED FROM AZDee
1 year post
Going for a consult to have the Arms done...
AZDeeAugust 11, 2014
$2,500
Not a lot to report. Since I was not able to have the arms done when I had my Lower Body Lift, due to that surgery going over in time....I decided to wait until after summer to address them so I could be able to swim rather than healing during the hot AZ summer. So Sept 18th I will be doing down to meet with Dr. Victor Gutierrez, in TJ to discuss fixing my arms as well as some other items that need addressing...
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1 year post
A Year later....
AZDeeMay 31, 2014
Here I am more than a year later and what has changed? Well the size of my arms are smaller, but I still find myself with my arms at my side, or wearing long sleeves as not to show my arms, so really not all that much has changed. My scars are so noticeable they look worse than the flabby skin that was once there. I am coming into another summer without the freedom of being able to be carefree when it comes to my arms. I was disappointed with the outcome at first, but now I am just plan pissed off. This is something that I addressed with the doctor on several occasions and was told it could correct its self, that is was normal. Well it turns out our definition of normal is quite different. And it's just not my opinion, I went to several other Plastic Surgeons for consults on my lower body lift and when they saw my arms they all thought I needed a complete revision, that the cut lines were in the wrong place leading to the "dog ears" When I had my three procedures last year it was my very first time ever having plastic surgery, so I was delighted to see any change. I did not know what I should expect, thus my glowing reviews. It wasn't until the healing didn't go the way I was told it would, that I began to see the sloppy work that was done. And honestly I was embarrassed that the great job I had told friends about, wasn't turning out the way it should have, so I kept quite for a long time, until these PS's told me I deserve better. I then felt bad that my reviews might be leading others to having the same kind of results I had. So I have to pay it forward with my honesty and let people know, my 3 procedures were not up to industry standards and basically I wasted my time and money as they all need revisions. I hate to say this, but I was swayed by the fancy clinic with all it's glass and marble, thinking somehow that was going to be my outcome...all fancy too...well not so.
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June 1, 2014
So sorry to hear you are not happy. I had thought that the scars were preferable to the sag, but as you say you still have to keep your arms covered.
June 1, 2014
The scars are not the issue, they are not too bad at all, it's the 3 inch pulled or gathered area on both arms that looks so bad. It appears that I was in some sort of horrible accident or something...I see people staring....it makes me want to cry
June 1, 2014
Oh, that does sound bad. I hope you manage to get them sorted with a revision. Best wishes x
June 3, 2014
Thanks for writing this. You are helping so many other people make informed and wise decisions in choosing a plastic surgeon. You are in good 'hands' now.
June 4, 2014
Thanks, I know, I just hate that I still have to have more surgeries, not to mention costs...
June 4, 2014
I know more surgeries are not something you are looking forward to. Try to concentrate on healing from your recent surgeries. Do not look to far ahead into the future. Focus on today. Focus on staying positive today, which means positive energy to heal your body with as less stress as possible.
June 3, 2014
Hi Sweetie, Tomorrow Bat wings and Lift.... Hope all goes well... & Looks as Good as You!!!!!
UPDATED FROM AZDee
1 year post
Arms to be redone...
AZDeeMay 17, 2014
I will be having the lower portion of both arms re-cut and sewn as I have a bad case of "dog ears" This work will be done with another surgeon...
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May 17, 2014
Mine are like that too
May 22, 2014
Sorry to hear that, since it really defeats the purpose of having them done in the first place. It's hard to go sleeveless and not have the "dog ears" stick out...Was not able to have them done at the time I did my LBL as I had a issue during surgery and so it was best to do them later....ugh
May 22, 2014
Well I go without sleeves as I hVe decided that they look ten times better than they did before and after I loose more weight my surgeon is going to redo all for a very discounted price so it is a work in progress!!
May 24, 2014
I still feel that, there is a huge improvement, but now I have to hid my inner arms so I want them fixed...Hate the thought of going through all that healing again, but I know they will be better so it's worth it....
May 30, 2014
Hi AZDee, I have been following you journey. My arm lift will be next in late aug or sep. I have a low tolerance for pain so I'm really concerned about arm lift. Right now post day 1 from face lift I'm in terrible pain. I have heard an arm lift is really painful. Your strength amazes me.
June 2, 2014
My two most painful surgeries were the face and then the arms...But my last surgery 19 days ago with a new surgeon was the lower body lift that includes the full tummy muscles being cut and re sewn. I had heard that was the Mother of all pain, so I was mentally prepared, then my surgeon told me I should not feel any pain, I didn't believe that, until after surgery, there was no pain...When I asked how that could be, he said, it's all in how gently the surgeon handles the tissues....Hummm maybe that's why some people who have had the arm lift surgery say they had no pain, and others hurt like hell...Lets hope your surgeon is gentle....
June 2, 2014
I have to give you so much credit, for going though all that you are going though and hanging in there....You go girl!!!
May 19, 2014
I have been following your story as an arm lift is on my wish list. Why did you decide on a different surgeon for your redo?
May 22, 2014
If you read my breast lift review or my lower body review I pretty much cover all...Seems like I have a lot of redo work ahead of me...
May 29, 2014
Look Awesome... I too, Face, breasts arms, thighs & butt... 1 done yesterday... (face) Gotta read your reviews....
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