jillrevere

Booked my Mini for May 19th - Missouri

Hi! I'm in the Waynesville area too! The length actually has nothing to do with whether it's a full or a mini (mine's a mini) it has to do with where the loose skin falls from. The difference between full and mini is whether or not they take out the belly button and do muscle work underneath. (I did neither.) You'll definately have a large scar, no matter which you go with. Your chance of infection has nothing to do with the length, it's all about where you go and how well you care for yourself afterward. (Take those antibiotics afterward! They make you feel like hell, but they are your little insurance policy. I considered a medi-spa at the lake, too, but in the end I wanted the big hospital comfort of Springfield. (They were amazing. I HIGHLY recommend them!)

Hi! Now that time has passed, I'm SO GLAD I did this. It has been life changing. The hard part is over, and I've been able to move on. Of course, I wouldn't want to do it twice! :) I definately need to update my photos. My "afters" were taken while I was still swollen and mishapen. My current shape is nothing like the one above. I'm really happy with it. Having this experience, I hope you'll let me give you some advice. If you just have slack skin, don't do a full. It's not what you need, and it will change your shape to something unnatural. A mini was quite an experience, but your body forgives you quickly when it's just skin you mess with. Once you go deeper and get into the muscles, you're signing up for something very difficult, with a long and hard recovery. I'm SO GLAD I didn't do a full. I'd probably still be miserable, and likely unhappy with the results since they wouldn't have suited my shape. If you have any questions, ask away. Nothing is too invasive when you're trying to make this decision. I wish you the best!

I am 6 weeks post-op now, and I feel amazing. The results still aren't bikini worthy or anything, but I'm way better off than I was before!

I am 3 weeks post op now. (If you click my name, it will go to my review.) Some people have REALLY positive experiences, mine was a little more difficult. It may be helpful to read to better prepare you for the rollercoaster that's coming. I had NO idea I was going to fall apart afterwards and that this is pretty normal.

Mantragirl, that really helped. :) I'm going to take this one day (one hour!) at a time, and eventually it will be over. I really needed that. I'm really glad I posted that update. Thank you!!