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31, 2 Kids, 100lb loss... Mommy makeover Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair & Lipo - Mountain View, CA

UPDATED FROM AlexisScott
5 months post

I got my boobs!!! Dec 17

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WORTH IT$27,000
What a different experience than my tummy tuck!

I got a double mastopexy (lift) with 421cc silicone implants.
While I was in surgery Dr. Pearl straightened my tuck scar and did a little bonus lipo.

Recovery has been an absolute breeze. I'm 5 days out and my only pain meds are 3 Advil twice a day. I Have literally zero pain for the tummy tuck scar revision and lipo. Really I just feel like my boobs are sore.

I did have a precautionary drain in my pubic area as a precaution and one in each armpit. He pulled the pubic one the day after surgery and the armpit ones were painful coming out and tender still.... Got boobs on Wednesday and those came out Saturday.

I am so thrilled with this second half of my mommy makeover I can't even put it into words!

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Samuel N. Pearl, MD (retired)

Samuel N. Pearl, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 29, 2015
WOW YOU did a lot you look great. Good for you!
UPDATED FROM AlexisScott
4 months post

4.5 month check in

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4.5 months out and things are great!
I've recently started doing the Dailey Method exercise classes which focus heavily on core work so I'm working my abs a ton! I can definitely see that I'm firming up!
As for swelling, I still notice it from time to time which is annoying. But nothing like it was.
On Dec 3, I have my pre-op for phase 2 of my mommy makeover.... Boobs! While I'm under, the focus going to Lipo a little more on my left side and straighten out my scar (there's a weird puffy part). He's a perfectionist and I love it!
I would definitely say all of the pain and suffering was worth it after looking at these side by side comparisons.

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UPDATED FROM AlexisScott
3 months post

Just shy of 3 months out

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Well.... The road has been long but FINALLY things are getting back to normal. I only have one "swollen" area and in the mornings, my stomach is nice and flat. I'm no longer wearing the compression garments.

Overall I would say the pain and suffering was worth it. I love not having to tuck my sides into my pants, or worry about my saddle bags. My doctor really gave me a brand new lower half. My only complaint (which really is not my doctor's fault) is that now that the fat is sucked out and the swelling has gone down, the loose skin on my thighs is extremely noticeable. And the skin on my lower back is more lax too : (.

From the front however.... A+. My stomach is fabulous. I did however notice that it burns very quickly in the sun so I have to cover it.

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October 6, 2014
You look fantastic
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October 6, 2014
Thank you!