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Tummy Tuck, Lipo on Hips, Inner/outer Thighs, Arms and Mastoplexy Donut and fat transfer to the buttocks. 8/3/12-Houston, TX

estell
posted 1 year ago
updated 11 months ago

Not Sure
Cost: $8,700
Dr. Todd Adams (Pasadena, TX)

I'm 31 yrs old, 4 awesome kids, 3 born c- section...

9 Jun 2012
2 months pre

I'm 31 yrs old, 4 awesome kids, 3 born c- section and I am 5'4 121 pounds. I am having TT, lipo n inner/outer thighs, hips, arms and mastoplexy donut. I had my first child VERY young and gained 50 pounds each pregnancy resulting in serious stretch marks and loose skin. I am grateful to my mommy n her genes, I lose n keep weight off but my skin is not so lucky.. I've had breast augmentation done 5yrs ago after my last baby and am super pleased with results. But my tummy really keeps me in a full piece bathing suit and keeping the lights out with my hubby, lol! Doctor says he can get rid of 85% stretch marks and reduce my aerola size to appear as if I had a small lift.

I had my post op app today! I can't believe it's...

19 Jul 2012
15 days pre

I had my post op app today! I can't believe it's really happening!! My first initial consult was for a T/T and mastoplexy Donut. When the doctor came in he suggested lipo on thighs, arms, hips and he could place fat on my bum to make my whole body look porportioned. I had been thinking about it ever since and decided last night " What The Hell"!! My procedure should last 4 1/2 hours and I am recommended to heal on my side. I don't know if I will be able to handle the pain but I'm gonna look for a Boppy pillow to help save the fat on my bum. I'm so grateful to have this sight to vent and consult with you ladies! I think my friends and Family are tired of hearing about this. :( But I can't help but think procedure. I'm scheduled to be off work for 10 days and my nurse made me feel this might be possible since she had a T/T and returned to work in 9 days. So, We'll see... Dr. Adam's Nurse also mentioned she has heard patients say that the C-section pain is a bit worse but it vary's from person to person. Ok well I posted pictures to get better acquainted with you ladies ;) My husband doesn't even have photos like these, lol! The countdown begins! Happy healing July Girls!

Ok I'm not able to keep my mind off my surgery to...

20 Jul 2012
14 days pre

Ok I'm not able to keep my mind off my surgery to come. I bought my moo moo gown, granny panties, MOM, dail wash, puppy pads, maxi pads, bacitracin, antibacterial hand wash and I got my prescriptions filled. Blood work done today too. I am gonna look tomorrow for a boppy pillow to help my bum keep fat while I heal On my back cause the T/T. I'm gonna borrow a walker, buy protein shakes, palmers vit oil, slippers and a small trash can to keep by my recliner. Hope I am really prepared when the day comes. I can't believe I'm really doing this!! Love this site

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Comments (9)

Ready2beMe
18 Mar 2013

Would you recommend Dr. Adams? Are you satisfied?

deanna4444
6 Sep 2012

Wondering about the lipo to your arms. Can you tell a difference? I am having TT, lipo to inner thighs and arms Sept 13th--haven't seen much about arm lipo--curious to know what you thought.

estell
5 Aug 2012

Hi ladies! I'm three days post op and it's a little tough. I hate asking for so much help. My pain is a 4 out of ten. I'm just taking it easy and am hardly draining anything.... It worries me. I have a catheter and boy is it a life saver. Not taking all my pain melds today to see if I can do without. The day of I arrived to doctors at 6am. They took me in immediately and drew on me they gave me happy drug. When I woke I got into car and came hoe to sleep. It was uncomfortable but not horrible. Yesterday was annoying switching from side to side. Like I said earlier I hate being so helpless. Toda I'm sitting up and can't wat to see my doctor. I hope he takes drains out. Oh yea he only got 1 pound of fat out to transfer to my butty.

SoontoBFlat
20 Jul 2012

Wow! Look at you! You will look great! I just had my pre-op yesterday too! My post op won't even be until 9 days after.....crazy!!! I hope u can get back to work when you want! Gl!!!

estell
23 Jul 2012

Hi SoontoBFlat! My post op app is 2 days after surgery. That Monday Aug 6. Good luck! Why is your post opp app so late?

SoontoBFlat
23 Jul 2012

I know right....well its typically 1 week out. I think since I'm drain free there is lower risk of infection only because there are no openings for the drains and I told them I need to drive so they wanted to make sure I was off my meds and driving. Im okay with it because its far....about 1 hour and doc is available 24 hours so that's good!!!

SoontoBFlat
12 Jul 2012

Hi!!! I saw you on the August board! I'm August 1 as well and very excited!! You are getting the works done! Whay not right!? You will look fabulous!!! Good luck!!! Oh - when is you Pre-Op - mine is next Thursday! I may get nervous after that! We'll see....

estell
28 Jun 2012

I really am getting the works. I'm thinking about the fat transfer to buttocks......

Kimmers25 (Community Manager)
12 Jun 2012

Welcome to RealSelf!

Thank you for posting your review. You are getting the works and I love it!

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