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Full Tummy Tuck with Medial Thigh Liposuction - Vineland, NJ
UPDATED FROM KimRap
3 months post
Hypertrophic Scar
WORTH IT$7,500
I met with my ps on Thursday evening and he advised me that I do not have keloids around my belly button. Apparently I have something known as a hypertrophic scar. Right now, he suggests that I wear a silicon sheet on my belly button for 12 hours a day for at least six months. He wants me to come back at that point to see if there is improvement. No bikinis for me...lol...not that I was wearing one anyway. Hoping this helps. If not, he will explore possible steroid shots around the belly button incision at that point. I will continue to keep everyone advised. I am so grateful I have this amazing group of people to share this journey. Happy healing to all!!
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UPDATED FROM KimRap
2 months post
Just when I thought I was out of the woods!
I am officially 9 weeks po and very happy that life is normal once again. I can pretty much do everything again other than lift heavy weights or jog longer than 5 minutes in intervals. I am concerned though with my belly button. It is still red and raised. I happened to be at my cosmetic dermatologist for some Botox ( I just keep spending money...lol) and we discussed my procedure. She asked to look at my incision and she advised me that I have keloids and should call my ps to be seen right away because they can grow....eeeewwwwhhhh. Nonetheless I am seeing the ps Thursday night and will keep everyone posted.
Replies (2)
August 29, 2013
You look so good! Hope the scar treatment goes well!
September 12, 2013
Thank you! I have been wearing the silicon scar sheets for two weeks and already see a big difference. How are you feeling at this point of recovery?
September 14, 2013
I feel great! So glad I did this! Still swell every day. My PS said I should see a difference by the 6th month.
UPDATED FROM KimRap
2 months post
6 weeks po
Today marks 6 weeks po. It has been a long journey. We went on vacation last week to the beach and I had a set back from overdoing things. Fortunately, relaxing in a beach chair for several days helped out tremendously. Yesterday was the first time I went 12 hours without my binder. I think I see an end in sight. Hoping to increase exercise in the upcoming weeks to regain all of my muscle loss. Looking forward to ending the jiggling of my thighs!!
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August 5, 2013
You look great! The recovery is long, but well worth it. You were smart to take the summer to recuperate!
August 5, 2013
You look amazing! I just wasn't prepared for this long of a recovery. My ps said about 3/4 weeks, and I completely believed it until I found Realself. I really appreciate your review. It gives a very accurate representation of recovery. I can't wait for the magic 6 month mark.
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