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I Love my Beach Body! - Jacksonville, FL

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After having 3 children at a fairly young age, my...

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ILoveIt
WORTH IT$9,500
After having 3 children at a fairly young age, my body was wrecked. I decided to have a mommy makeover after my consultation. Dr. Palin was very thorough with the information about the procedure and what to expect afterwards. He was also realistic with what was possible for my body type, which made me feel better that he wasn't just going to do whatever to my body. Dr. Palin has been absolutely wonderful. His staff is excellent, very pleasant to be around. I never expected to look the way I do now. I would do it aIl over again. I am beyond satisfied with his work. Its hard to believe this is me now. I look better than I did as a teenager. My self confidence has also been restored. I've missed wearing a bikini so much, I now own 10! I would recommend him and already have.

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William E. Palin, Jr., MD

William E. Palin, Jr., MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 26, 2013
U look sooo gorgeous! Congrats!
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September 26, 2013
Thank you! :)
September 26, 2013
Really nice!!!!!!!! Great results!! When you get a chance I'd love to see a close up of your scar :)
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September 27, 2013
I wish I'd of put pics up as my journey progressed! I'm looking for some older ones. I was so gross the first few weeks I couldn't look at myself! Lol my mom came to stay for 2 weeks to care for the kids and to baby me... She did my dressings, cleanings, etc. I took some close ups of the scars the best I could by myself tonight. I'll post them.
September 27, 2013
Lol I remember those first 2 weeks when the bloody glue and scabs are all over, yuck!! Was the tape you are referring to the silicone strips?
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September 27, 2013
No silicone strips, just 3M micropore medical surgical paper tape (brown color). I tried others, nothing compared to this tape. While healing Bactrim was applied over tape and once incision was closed, I started my cocoa butter massage.
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September 27, 2013
Betadine* not Bactrim! The liquid that looks like blood! Lol
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September 26, 2013
Looks amazing ! Congrats!
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September 27, 2013
Thank you!! :)
September 27, 2013
You look absolutely fantastic!! How long after surgery did you keep wearing your tight garments? Every day wear and when working out? Did you use silicone tape on your boobs too? Your bod rocks! I had my mommy makeover August 26th- hope I look as great as you at 6months!!
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September 27, 2013
Thank you! I wore my compression garment for 4 months. I liked the support it gave me. I still wear it to bed a few nights a week. I wear my bra every night and over the last month I have started wearing real bras! Lol and yes, I wore my garments while exercising, as annoying as they are I never strayed. I wore the brown breathable cloth/water resistant 3m medical tape. I couldn't find it in the store so I would ask my PS for a roll every other check up. I hope you are taking it easy and don't rush your recovery! I didn't, especially with that kind of $ spent. It's been a wild 6 months and I wouldn't change a thing. You will look amazing :)
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6 months post

How I have been caring for my scars.

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I wore the tape nonstop for over 4 months. I swear it kept my scars from raising up. Also, palmers cocoa butter was applied over the tape, everyday and night!! I still use it to massage the scars and abdominal area every chance I get. I always always always massage the scar!

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September 27, 2013
How large of implant did you go with and did you do silicone or saline? You kook amazing! I'm scheduled for October 11th for Mommy makeover.:)
September 27, 2013
Looks great! What volume were your implants? Saline or silicone?
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September 27, 2013
Thank you! They are Silicone gel (Sientra) and are 435 high profile.
September 27, 2013
Dang what did you use on your scar? It's so faded for only 6 months!
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September 27, 2013
Thanks :) I used the 3m tape, Bactrim, cocoa butter and lots of love. ;) I kept the tape on 24/7 only changing it every 3 days. It's very durable tape. And it's super soft. You don't even feel like your wearing it.
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September 27, 2013
Correction * it's Betadine!!! Not Bactrim. I have no idea what that is!
September 27, 2013
So you just massaged every three days when you changed your tape? What does the betadine do?
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September 27, 2013
Correct. But only after it was completely closed, no scabing. I I made sure to wipe off any residue afterwards so the tape held as tight as possible across the incision. The Betadine was what the PS said to use to clean the area applied over the tape. I applied it several times a day, maybe too much. It didnt hurt anything and it never became infected. Everyone's body heals differently. I would hope what worked for me, will work for anyone!
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6 months post

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The tape, the Betadine, and the cocoa butter. That is all I used. Betadine was applied over my tape, I did that 2x a day and after every shower. The tape is so durable you can shower and it'll still stay on for a few days! Massaging my stomach with the butter helped with the swelling and also with the scar once the incision was closed.

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