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Mini Tummy Tuck No Muscle Repair with Liposuction of the Flank Area Also Breast Augmentation Redo - Lubock, TX

I was only charged $1550 for the mini tt and lipo...

  • 25 May 2012

I was only charged $1550 for the mini tt and lipo as he did a 50% reduction for doing the ba redo. I am 3 weeks and 4 days post op and still have severe swelling. It has not gone down since day 1. It looks the same. I'm really depressed about that. But I looked at some photos of a lady that looked similar to me on the before pics and 15 months later she looked exactly how I want to look. My stomach feels a little jiggly when I walk and I hope the swelling is not a seroma. I did not have much drainage over the 5 days I had it. 25cc, 20cc, 15cc, 12cc, and then 7cc and they took it out. Oh how I hated the drain. It pinched terribly and it was the worse pain I've ever felt. Wanted to rip the drain out. Told the doc I would take it out at day 5 if he didn't! I see him on thursday 5/31/12, 1 month followup. I had my surgery on 4/31/12. If anyone had a mini tt with flank lipo and they looked like me at 3 1/2 weeks and now look great I would really appreciate some encouragement and some pics! Please!

I am wearing my binder religiously. Did anyone...

  • 27 May 2012
I am wearing my binder religiously. Did anyone else have this much swelling 3 1/2 weeks out.

Tomorrow I go see my ps and see if the swelling is...

  • 30 May 2012
Tomorrow I go see my ps and see if the swelling is a seroma. I almost wish it was so he can just aspirate it and remove the fluid and the swelling will go down instantly. Otherwise, I guess it's a slow path to flatness. I tried on some jeans and they are all loose so that is good. He removed about 3 inches of skin. I don't know how much fat was lipoed off my flanks and am going to ask for an operative report and my records so I can keep them for myself. I also had a breast aug redo and am really really happy with them. I had natrelle high profile smooth round 450 cc gel implants with strattice added to keep them from developing capsular contracture, sagging, rippling, etc... I think it was worth the extra $3000. The only scar is around my nipple and it looks great!

I saw my ps today and he said not to worry about...

  • 31 May 2012
I saw my ps today and he said not to worry about the swelling it was normal, especially in the flank area. He said after six months that if we need we would lipo out the rest but that I did not have enough skin for a full tt. I agree. So we shall see. Boobs look great. He snipped two sutures on my nipples, one on each. I will see him in 3 1/2 weeks. After the doctor appt and shopping I was wiped out.

I am 52 1/2 years old so the swelling will take longer to go away. If not we will lipo the rest out in 6 months.

I will post my BEFORE pictures when he gives them to me in 3 1/2 weeks. I forgot to take any, so I'll have to get them from him.

Oh. Also I am a little chubby right now. I am 5'...

  • 31 May 2012
Oh. Also I am a little chubby right now. I am 5' 4" and weigh 150. I look good at 135 so i need to lose 15 more lbs but my ps said it wouldn't affect my outcome. If I don't lose it in 6 months I will lipo the rest.

I started using a silicone gel strip at 4 wks post...

  • 1 Jun 2012
I started using a silicone gel strip at 4 wks post op and my scar is incredible looking. Very thin, etc.. I will post pics later. Only warning is that some people are allergic to the strips so not everyone can wear them. I'm wearing them 12-16 hours a day and not at night. No problems at all. The sheet I bought were 6" x 48". So I cut them up to fit my tt scar and my ba scar around my areaole. I made a donut for my areole with this product. Since it is 1/2 foot wide and 4 ft long I have lots and lots to use and cut up as I need them. I found them for only $69.31 at amazon. Unbelievable price if you've priced them! Here is a link for anyone interested.
http://www.amazon.com/Gelzone-Garmet-Silicone-Sheeting-Garment/dp/B000JGH0WG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Tomorrow will be 5 weeks. I took some pictures in...

  • 3 Jun 2012
Tomorrow will be 5 weeks. I took some pictures in a bikini.

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Eric Minns, MD

My Doctor: Eric Minns, MD

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He is great. If I don't get the results I want it is because I did not want a full tt and muscle repair and insisted on this. Time will tell on the results. He and his staff are exceptional!

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Shannon 28 28 Jun 2012
Is this the normal cost for a mtt? What doc was it?
Great2BMe 28 Jun 2012
No it was thrown in with my breast aug redo.
Sissy 48 27 Jun 2012
You look awesome !!!! If I get 15 pounds off my tummy will be flat again . I was givin the ok to do it all . But than I fell and my ribs are proubly cracked . My dr said I don't need X-ray he had my spen and kidney checked there ok my bruise is really bad . So Im stuck resting again . It hurts to breath I'm on pain pills again . My blood pressure was high and I have low blood preasure .
jj7749 26 Jun 2012
You look great! I am on the fence with the silicone strips. I haven't started using them yet. Maybe I should invest.
Collage 26 Jun 2012
looking good :)
Great2BMe 16 Jun 2012
Lindy 07, The gel strips help the scars heal at a much quicker rate, prevent infection, prevent keloid development. They are used on burn patients to help their skin heal and now alot of ps recommend them. The scar away and scar guard and generic brand silicone gel strips at CVS or Walgreens are thinner than the Gelzone strip. In the beginning I like the Gelzone Silicone Belt which I cut up to fit my various scars because they didn't stick too much and so didn't hurt when I removed them. The thinner strips stick really hard and when you pull them off it hurts. I did not start using them until one month out. What all did you have done? Is your body suit too tight?
Lindy 07 14 Jun 2012
You look great Thanks for the idea on the gel strips. I haven't heard of those. Just had my procedure on 5/31/12 and hating this full body suit they gave me. What do the strips do?

BTW, your post was very helpful.
Great2BMe 6 Jun 2012
Thank you Sissy 48
Sissy 48 6 Jun 2012
You look Great !!!!!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 4 Jun 2012

I'm glad the scar strips are working for you! Thanks for your updates.

Mytime2shine 3 Jun 2012
Had to check out your page and to me you look wonderful. Many thanks again for your assistance earlier. I'm so tired of this recliner I just want to jump into my bed but no can do. I tried and it's just not the comfort I am looking for now. It hurts to just get up on my bed so I just stay in the recliner. Hope it's not for too much longer. Glad to know your healing is going so well. Talk to you soon :-) happy healing :-)
Great2BMe 30 May 2012
Tomorrow I go see my ps and see if the swelling is a seroma. I almost wish it was so he can just aspirate it and remove the fluid and the swelling will go down instantly. Otherwise, I guess it's a slow path to flatness.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 28 May 2012

Welcome to RealSelf! I see what you mean about the swelling. I hope it goes down for you soon and you get the flat results you want! Please keep us posted.

Great2BMe 28 May 2012
Thanks, It's gone down maybe 10% since yesterday. Hopefully it will continue. I see my ps on thursday. I also have a ripple on my right breast so I need to talk to him about that too.

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