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Tummy Tuck, Lipo and Breast Augmentation - Dallas, TX
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I had a tummy tuck, lipo to flanks and inner...
S2parks4608November 13, 2013
WORTH IT$15,000
I had a tummy tuck, lipo to flanks and inner thighs and breast augmentation on Oct 9th, 2013 by Dr. John Burns. His staff pre-op, during and post-op have been extraordinary. Although I have developed some common complications, seroma and dwound separation on my TT incision, the recovery has been exactly as I expected and none of my complications are a result of Dr. burns' handiwork. His incisions are beautiful and super low.
I am 5 weeks post op and pretty sure my seroma has resolved after being drained three times. And my wound separation, while its a bummer, it too is healing, just takes a while. It does not hurt, just a bit inconvenient with the wound care 2-3 times a day.
Will try to upload some pictures later.
Dr. Burns is awesome! I would definitely do all of this with him again!
I am 5 weeks post op and pretty sure my seroma has resolved after being drained three times. And my wound separation, while its a bummer, it too is healing, just takes a while. It does not hurt, just a bit inconvenient with the wound care 2-3 times a day.
Will try to upload some pictures later.
Dr. Burns is awesome! I would definitely do all of this with him again!
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UPDATED FROM S2parks4608
1 month post
5 weeks Post Op
S2parks4608November 13, 2013
Had my 5 week visit with Dr Burns and all is good. Seroma seems to be on the mend along with wound separation spots. I think those will be healed over in the next couple of weeks.
For those of you spitting stitches or wound separation, know they will heal, but it does take a good deal of wound care and time. I will try and post progressive pictures tomorrow.
Swelling is still annoying, worse in the PM than the am. I still wear spanx night and day. Doc asked that I wear it another week, but may wear it even longer as it does help keep the swelling down.
Still no sleeping in tummy, but can sleep on either side. My breasts are a still little bit tender, but nothing too bad. They are beautiful. While I was massaging the scars last night ther were a couple of bumps that popped like bubble wrap. I have since discovered that was/is scar tissue and now the scars are perfectly flat, very thin lines. Dr, Burns is a magician with his incisions!
Energy levels are ok, not where I was pre surgery, but hopefully when I can start exercising in about a week, it will boost my metabolism and give me back my perkiness.
Happy healing ladies! It's a long road but will be so worth it in the end.
For those of you spitting stitches or wound separation, know they will heal, but it does take a good deal of wound care and time. I will try and post progressive pictures tomorrow.
Swelling is still annoying, worse in the PM than the am. I still wear spanx night and day. Doc asked that I wear it another week, but may wear it even longer as it does help keep the swelling down.
Still no sleeping in tummy, but can sleep on either side. My breasts are a still little bit tender, but nothing too bad. They are beautiful. While I was massaging the scars last night ther were a couple of bumps that popped like bubble wrap. I have since discovered that was/is scar tissue and now the scars are perfectly flat, very thin lines. Dr, Burns is a magician with his incisions!
Energy levels are ok, not where I was pre surgery, but hopefully when I can start exercising in about a week, it will boost my metabolism and give me back my perkiness.
Happy healing ladies! It's a long road but will be so worth it in the end.
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February 13, 2015
How many cc did you go with? I'm still undecided but I like the size you went with.
UPDATED FROM S2parks4608
1 month post
PICTURES - especially of wound separation for those of you fighting that battle.
S2parks4608November 14, 2013
Ok - here are some pictures. I do not have any from before. My doc took a ton so it didn't even occur to me to take some. I wasn't that bad, just had a pooch and a little overhang where my old C-section scar was.
And by the way, this recovery was MUCH harder than C-section. They are not the same.
Happy Healing ladies - you all have made this journey much easier for me by sharing all of your stories.
And by the way, this recovery was MUCH harder than C-section. They are not the same.
Happy Healing ladies - you all have made this journey much easier for me by sharing all of your stories.
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November 14, 2013
Hang in there, girlie...the extended recovery is a [RS bleep], isn't it? Especially when you read about girls running 14 miles a week after surgery. I was just hoping to be able to wipe my own ass three weeks out. :) Hugs your way!! xoxo
November 15, 2013
That made me laugh! There are some definite indignities to this recovery! And I'm with you, no running for me!
November 15, 2013
Congratulations on your procedure - hope your healing process is going well. You look great. How many cc's did you get for your breast aug?
November 15, 2013
I had 450 cc's I think. It seems awfully big, but I only went up one cup size and I wanted more fullness in the upper portion of my breasts. I am very happy with how they turned out.
November 15, 2013
They look great - I'm praying mine look that perfect. I'm going to be posting my before pictures next week, I just need to build up the courage first. lol
November 15, 2013
I am going to see if I can get before's from my Doc. I understand about working up the courage. I can't bring myself to post the "Girls' in all their glory. I am not one of those gals that likes to show them to everyone - even though they are amazing!
November 15, 2013
Thank you for sharing your experience so far! I'm glad you're on the mend. This recovery is definitely no joke and it looks like you've had it harder than some.
November 15, 2013
Even with the bumps in the road, it hasn't been that bad. I HATE asking people for help (which is not a great quality) so that has been a challenge - letting people take care of me. But - I am up and on the go, released for some light exercise next week, so it's all down hill for me baby!
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