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Arm Lift, Breast Lift/Saline Implants - Murrieta, CA

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I cannot believe it is happening. I have wanted to...

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dollila
$12,000
I cannot believe it is happening. I have wanted to get rid of these arms since I was 5 when my teacher had to cut my sleeves on my dress because they were to tight, and in front of the whole class. I was humiliated. But it felt better. I have always been embarrassed about my arms. Knowing I will have a scar doesnt bother me so much right now, because I just am tired of the extra skin flopping around. I want to know what it is like to wear a tank top or clothing that is sleeveless. I will be having a much needed breast lift for symmetry and just plain sagging and no volume. My right is much larger than the left. I have never had breasts, but when I got up to 230 pounds and then lost over 100 pounds it made my breasts look awful. I am so extremely embarrassed by them. I had gastric bypass in 11-23-09 and am extremely happy I did, but I have alot of skin just hanging around, making me feel not to good about myself. I never dreamed I would be getting this surgery, due to money and guilt. Its alot of money to spend on myself, but my husband is very supportive financially, emotionally and physically as he will be taking off a week to take care of me. I am very nervous about the upcoming surgery as it is four days away and getting excited, I am so excited to wake up with boobs, they are something I have wanted all my life. I do not know the size, except I told my ps I want to be a C. I will try and post pictures of my arms, but as for my breasts I am still not sure as I am very embarrassed about them.

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David A. Newman, MD, FACS

David A. Newman, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 18, 2013
Great job on your weight loss and your decision to have body contouring surgery! I also had a breast and arm lift after a 100 lb weight loss....it was the best decision I ever made! I know you will love your results!! Wishing you amazing results, and an easy recovery!
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November 18, 2013
I am so glad I heard from you because I am so nervous it's just two days away.I am having trouble sleeping eating I feel I constantly have a lump in my throat. I think you look fabulous your scars look great they healed so nicely. you totally look amazing no one would ever know you lost a hundred pounds congratulations on all your accomplishments. Did you have alot of pain after your arm lift ba and bl? I will only be on Tylenol and valium and off work for eleven days do you feel that is enough time? Did you use any cream for your scarring? all this could be on your site but I am at work and didn't get time to read it all but I will. Thank you for your encouragement.
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November 18, 2013
Hi Sweetie...You are going to be fine, and you are going to LOVE your results! Thank you so much for your compliments, I REALLY did get lucky! As for recovery, it really is not that bad! My best tips for your arms are do not raise them above your shoulders, elevate them with pillows when you are at rest, and (if your doctor agrees), wear your compression sleeves for at least 4 weeks!!! This will really help with swelling....I took 3 weeks before I went back to work.... When my PS gave the OK, I started using PROSIL and vigorous massage of the scar.. I will be following your recovery....Best wishes for an awesome result, and a speedy recovery!
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November 18, 2013
By the way....I can tell you have tiny little arms under that excess skin! You will do just great, and look awesome!
UPDATED FROM dollila
1 day pre

1 More Day!

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dollila
I already spoke with the anesthesiologist and nurse and I am all set for 630 tomorrow morning. it will be a five hour surgery and I think I am finally getting excited.I have been so scared and nervous with alot of anxiety. I have been debating wether I should post my breast pic which is ugly they are so uneven or maybe see how they come out before I post. Wow tomorrow I will have boobs :-)

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November 28, 2013
How are you doing?
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November 29, 2013
I am feeling better everyday. But disappointed didnt realize boobs would take so long to drop. Skin is very tender i guess because it is being stretched out. Wish i was brave enough to post before and after pics. They were ugly and now odd looking they look like spongebobsquareboobs. Arm lift was the worst but now boobs burn and tingle alot around nipples. I just want them took normal.
UPDATED FROM dollila
9 days post

9 Days out and no change

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dollila
Thought i would have have some droppage by now. Boobs are so high, my skin is very tender on the side of the boob. Surgery went great was five hours i feel my dr. Did great with what he had to work with. I absolutely love not feeling that floppy skin bang against my body when i would dry myself off after a shower, now i feel something different a roundness its boobs i have never felt that before. I absolutely

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