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Original TT-one yr ago...8 Weeks Post-Revision - Scottsdale, AZ
UPDATED FROM Mom2Four
So it's been one...crazy...year! Now that I'm 8...
WORTH IT$8,700
So it's been one...crazy...year! Now that I'm 8 weeks past the revision to remove the vertical and pull everything tighter, I can say that I'm very satisfied with the results. If there's something that is bothering you, it's definitely worth it to discuss it with your doctor.
My incision is healing nice and flat. It's still a little red but I'm sure it will look like the scar on the ends in no time. The revision didn't go all the way out to the hips like the first TT did.
Looking forward to Cancun in a two piece this summer!
My incision is healing nice and flat. It's still a little red but I'm sure it will look like the scar on the ends in no time. The revision didn't go all the way out to the hips like the first TT did.
Looking forward to Cancun in a two piece this summer!
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UPDATED FROM Mom2Four
It's been two weeks since my revision...10 months...
It's been two weeks since my revision...10 months after the original tummy tuck and I'm very pleased with the results! As you can see from the photos in the green bikini, the vertical scar has been eliminated. I have some swelling along the incision but I'm sure that's to be expected. The skin from my belly button down to the pubic area was lifted and pulled tighter. This also took care of the bulge issue I was having to the right of my belly button.
If you know your PS has a good reputation and your original results aren't satisfactory, I highly recommend doing a revision if possible. I spent the last 10 months in a funk because I wasn't happy with my tummy tuck. Since my revision results are what I expected originally, I can now stop obsessing and finally move on in this area of my life.
If you know your PS has a good reputation and your original results aren't satisfactory, I highly recommend doing a revision if possible. I spent the last 10 months in a funk because I wasn't happy with my tummy tuck. Since my revision results are what I expected originally, I can now stop obsessing and finally move on in this area of my life.
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February 18, 2012
Wow! You look really great! I am scheduled for my scar revision & removal of dog ear on 3/23. Thanks for posting your experience & pictures - you look like your scar will heal into a nice thin line! You must be so happy now! Go out & enjoy that bikini!
February 18, 2012
Thanks Madison! I'm looking forward to this summer...Now to get my butt into shape!!!
February 18, 2012
thank you for the update and advice. I agree, if a small revision can be made to have a better result it is worth it so one can go one with their life. Your new results look great and I am very happy for you. If I may ask, did he charge you for revision and did you have to be put under again, just like a full tummy tuck or did he do this is his office?
February 18, 2012
NewMom, my PS said it that with such a large area to numb that he would be concerned with a toxic level of lidocaine. It was done in a day surgery center under a general and I had to pay $1050 to cover the center and anesthesia...It was worth it!
February 18, 2012
Mom2four my sis had a tt on thursday they took the bandage off yesterday to what she describes as a front bum.she is devastated .at no time did her ps NEVER mentioned vertical scar (she's never even seen one before ) we r from canada I don't know if that make a diff. thank you for your pics, I am going to call her now and tell the good news-that she will look fab when the swelling gos down!
February 22, 2012
I also had a vertical incision done because I didn't have a lot of skin above my bb. I knew going in that it was possible. My ps did some laser on it last week (had my tt done in July 2011) and it has already faded. In a bikini its still pretty low that you can only see the top of it and nobody else can really see it. So yes, when the swelling goes down it will be great. I'm not gonna lie I wish I didn't have it but I love how my stomach looks in clothes and am hitting the gym hard to get a six pack. Good luck to her
February 22, 2012
Betty, I did end up having a revision almost 3 weeks ago and the vertical is no longer there. I can imagine how your sis felt if she had no idea it was even a possibility :0/
February 18, 2012
Hi there, congrats on your tummy tuck. I just had a tt yesterday and want to open my binder to see what it looks like. How long did you wait to open yours and did it hurt? I'm very nervous it will hurt.
February 18, 2012
My PS opened mine the day of surgery & wow! Flatness! I opened mine the day I got home from surgery to take another peek, but there were tapes covering the incision. My belly button also looked very weird at first, but it turned out very nice. You can open your binder & have a look, I am sure! It did not hurt when I opened mine. Keep up on your pain meds! Let us know how it looks when you open your binder!
UPDATED FROM Mom2Four
Well, tomorrow is the day I go in to have a...
Well, tomorrow is the day I go in to have a revision on my incision. He's hoping to eliminate the vertical scar and remove a fat pocket from previous TT. He said it was too much to do in the office so it's under a general again. Will check in when I feel up to it. Until then...I need to go do something with this nervous energy!
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February 3, 2012
Best wishes for tomorrow! I am scheduled for a tt with MR and flank lipo as well as inner/outer thighs for Monday, Feb 6.
You already look great so I am sure you will be even happier. :)
You already look great so I am sure you will be even happier. :)
February 13, 2012
Will it be the same type of recovery process for the revision? You must be very brave to do it again!
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You must be so excited to wear a 2 piece in Cancun!! So happy that you are at the end of this crazy recovery & now you can finally enjoy your results!
You will be happy soon too. Thankfully, the healing from a revision is skin only and no muscle repair. You'll be good to go by summer too!
There's some puffy skin that almost seems like a fat pocket where my old belly was.I hope it'll get better because I really don't want to go through a revision.
it kinda looks like i have two belly button but side that my PS did a great job esp with my incision...its so thin and fine. I just hope i will heal well.