Christa Clark, MD, FACS

I highly recommend Dr. Christa Clark and GBSC!! From the pre-op appointment with Emily, to the morning of surgery with nurse Rose, the anesthesiologist, to Dr. Clark- so professional, kind, caring, knowledgeable and reassuring. I had the best experience with my breast surgery and I truly feel it could not have gone better! I am so grateful for them and extremely happy with my results. Dr. Clark really listened during the consultation and when we talked right before surgery. I always felt like I was in good hands. I will recommend them any chance I get!!

I had my almost 3 year old 295cc smooth silicone implants removed about 6 weeks ago. I wasn't happy with the size of my breasts and the implants felt uncomfortable while doing everyday activities. I also had some symptoms that were on the breast implant illness list such as joint pains and difficulty swallowing. Those symptoms have completely resolved since my implant removal. I had a lift during my original implant placement. I didn't have any additional procedures or capsulectomy when I had my implants removed. I was a 32DD before and am 32B now. I am very happy with my results. I can't say enough good things about my surgeon or her staff. I had both procedures done by the same surgeon.

Christa Clark and her staff are incredible. I am SO happy I decided to go with her as my surgeon. The facility is IMMACULATE too! I am 24 years old, 117lbs and was a 34A and got 275cc Silicone implants under the muscle and now am between a 34B/C. I am only 4 weeks post op and I absolutely LOVE my results already. I was VERY nervous, I mean verrrry. But her staff was so reassuring and the surgery & recovery was an absolute breeze. I wouldn't even say it was painful. It really was just more uncomfortable but nothing I couldn't tolerate. My goal for this post is to ease anyone's anxiety about this procedure because it was seriously such an easy experience and I will definitely do it again. I got my surgery on a Wednesday and returned to my desk job on Monday. I couldn't recommend her more!

My story- I had my body lift on June 30, 2020, with board-certified plastic surgeon Christa Clark, MD in Granite Bay, California. My daughter’s friend also went to her, and she told me that she did a wonderful job. Dr. Clark is Stanford trained and had wonderful reviews. I have also done extensive reviews on Real Self, as well. It also helped that her office was right down the street from where I used to live in the 1990s. It was my Christmas Tree lot. I went into surgery on June 30, 2020, and lost 2.5 pounds of skin in the front and the back. I ended up at 107.5 pounds. Then, I went down to 107. Too thin. My butt was way too flat. No projection. I’m currently at 115.2 today, but I’m trying to stay at 113-114. I think the weight gain helps build up my butt a little. Everything changed physically and structurally with the body lift. Dr. Clark said that she would lipo the muffin top that is still on the back hips when I am able to move forward with my other surgeries. I think with the extra weight gain and contouring, I should be able to pass on adding fat to my butt, especially since my butt and thighs took the brunt of my weight gain in the past. I’m not too keen on adding more fat cells back there. I have always been pear-shaped. I always used to say that my butt followed me wherever I went. Even at my highest weight gain, my hips were proportioned about 9 1/2”-10” bigger than my waist. My bust was a little smaller, but not by much. Breastfeeding three kids for 6 years deflated me along with the weight loss.
My history- I was an RN who had a 320-pound patient fall on me in 1999. Then, I had a twisting injury in 2003. The second injury took me out. It literally ruined my career. I have had three lumbar surgeries, have cervical disk injuries, and Physical Therapy says I have thoracic injuries. So, basically, my entire spine is a mess. You will see that my spine looks somewhat twisted in the pictures. I live in pain constantly. I ended up gaining weight from menopause, lots of meds, depression, polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic pain, depression, and hypothyroidism. I weighed about 129 when I was injured the second time in 2003. I got up to 196. I’m 5’1” tall. I was a little overweight when I was first injured in 1999 but not tremendously so. I was 118 when I met my husband in 1998 and the same in 1999. My injury was 6 months after I married my husband. I battled weight gain one other time in my early 30’s (I will be 59 in April) when I broke both ankles 9 months apart. My ankles are trashed too, along with my back. I found out after all of these years that I have lipomas in my ankles according to Dr. Clark that she can remove with my thigh lift. Yippee! That happened after I broke my ankles as a result of another trauma. I used to have tiny ankles. I am small-boned. I have literally been injured from head to toe, so my self-confidence has not been the best. I have had 3 back surgeries, so I have plates, screws, and rods on my left side of my spine. After my body lift, I developed an abdominal necrosis. It was absolutely terrifying. I struck the jackpot with Dr. Clark. I was an RN, so I know doctors and their attitudes. I have seen it. Dr. Clark is the best doctor, not only technically, but her care for her patients is exceptional. Her staff are also exceptional in their personal care and professionalism. Dr. Clark went the distance with me and supported me every step of the way, and my tummy looks so good. I found her care for her patients to be very personable and down to earth. I literally love my doctor!!! I can't say enough about how much she has touched my life, and I will always consider her to be a friend. That's how much I care about her. My legs still need help from the weight loss though. They are so wrinkly. I also need help with my upper back, arms, and neck. Ankles, too. My back looks a little deformed from my injuries. The two scars above my body lift incision in the back are from my posterior spinal fusion and a laminectomy with a diskectomy. The scars look like an extended butt crack, but they are not. Lol!!!. I also had another scar prior to the body lift across the front of my abdomen for the anterior spinal fusion. Dr. Clark removed that scar with the body lift. Dr. Clark did not do lipo on me, because I had no fat. Since then, I’ve gained a little weight trying to figure out the best weight for myself after the body lift. Not too much, but enough for a butt. Too thin, and I have a flat butt. Lol! I’m hoping Dr. Clark can contour my flank area well with the next surgery- thigh lift and ankle repair. I don’t know if it will ever be perfect, because the plates, screws, and rods may leave a muffin top look to my lower back above my scar, but I hope it will. I have to still wear mom jeans because of the muffin top. I’m trying to figure out where I want to be regarding my weight. Too thin, and I have a flat butt. I used to have more curves. My butt looks better from the back, but there isn’t much projection from the side. I’m hoping the contouring and my weight gain will help that. I hope to move forward with the thighs, ankles, and contour of the lower back next year. Then an upper back lift doing the J lift, Brachioplasty, and breast lift with small implants. Hopefully, a neck and lower mini facelift. Even my neck is wrinkly from the weight gain. I don’t want to be too big breast wise. I don’t want to look matronly. I just want to fill out my 32D Victoria Secret bras on top.Despite all of the many injuries and the scary necrosis, I still want to proceed forward.My necrosis- this is something I really want to concentrate on. I started noticing bruising within a couple of days. It got so bad that about 9 days later, on July 9th, the skin began to turn black and leathery. We started Silvadene ointment to soften the necrosis for debridement surgery. By July 15, 2020, I started gushing fluid out of my incision. It looked like old, dried period blood. I was going through ABD pads at an alarming rate. Dr. Clark had me come in. We were in constant communication via text and phone calls. Anytime I needed her, she was there. Everything started going down with the necrosis over the July 4th holiday last year. Not good timing. Dr. Clark told me to come in, and she ended up having to open up my incision to cut out as much of the necrosis as possible. I was doing wet to dry dressing changes. By July 20, 2020, I ended up in surgery for the debridement of the wound and had the wound vac applied. That was insane. It started to work well initially. I went into the office 3 days later, and I could see the difference. The problem with the wound vac was that I had 4 separate issues from it. In the first instance, the tubing got caught in my lift chair sending the pressure back into my abdomen. That was extremely painful. That night, I decided to sleep in my bed. I didn't want the long tubing caught in my lift chair. I didn't want to chance any further issues. I ended up getting out of bed in the middle of the night to go to the restroom, so I ended up ripping part of the dressing off around the wound vac. I was back to doing wet to dry dressings. Then, I went in and had it applied again. The tubing was long and twisted on me. I am very short. I ended up having problems with the canister. I called the office and we troubleshot it over the phone. The cannister started working right. That same night, the pressures went very high. It felt like a very strong and painful vacuum suction to my abdomen. I looked at the pressure gauge, and it had gone up to 175 mm Hg. It was supposed to be 125 mm Hg. I ended up taking the whole dressing and wound vac off. My incision blew open again. It was macerated (very soft and broken down around the edges) and bleeding. From then on, the wound vac was out of the picture. In addition, my wound had black spots in it afterwards. I was literally terrified that it was more necrosis. I couldn't shake that feeling. I ended up finding out that the black sponge inside of the dressing left dark areas. It wasn't necrosis. I was very scared though. I have to say that I could deal with an incision opening, but necrosis is another animal altogether. I also had a little opening above my spinal scar surgery incisions, but that healed without any necrosis or complication. Prisma dressing- that was the next wound care option Dr. Clark tried. By the way, I was in Dr. Clark's office twice a week for months. That's how good she is and how much she cared about me, and I know that she cares about all of her patients. The Prisma dressing is like a collagen wafer that you place in the incision and add a little sterile water or sterile saline to it. It builds up the collagen in the wound and heals the incision from the inside out which is what you definitely want. It took about 3 1/2 months for everything to heal, but it finally did heal. We had to wait for my scar to soften to move forward with the revision. Finally, a few days shy of 7 months post op, I was able to go in for my revision surgery on January 25, 2021. I was scared all along. Poor Dr. Clark had to hold my hand the entire time, but her knowledge, skill and real care for her patients made all of the difference in the world. I showed my primary doctor recently after my scar revision, and he was thoroughly impressed. He said it looked remarkable. He knew how bad it was after the necrosis. I know I sound crazy, but I can't wait to repair all of the damages with my multiple injuries from head to toe. It will be with Dr. Clark. I am exactly 9 months post-op from my body lift today. My scars are lightening every day. The last two pictures from the revision were taken 12 days after my revision and 35 days post-op. In two days, it will be a month since the last pictures. I am healing well. Thank you, Dr. Clark! I will be forever appreciative and grateful to you. You are healing the woman who has been so damaged from injuries, weight gain, and weight loss with copious amounts of skin. I adore you!!! I also want to send a shout out to Dr. Clark's staff- Kristin, Ann, Audri, Bonnie, Rebecca, Rose, Cindy, Lacey, and Destiny. I hope I remembered everyone. The anesthesiologists, too. Thank you very much. Your care and compassion have affected me deeply. You are so appreciated. I know I was a stress cadet, but I was truly scared, especially with all of the previous trauma I have been through. Thank you is not enough, but it's from the bottom of my heart. To other Real Self members out there: It is my hope that my experience will help you even a little. Dr. Clark said the last time I saw her that she knew it would be okay. I was just too frightened to see it. I hope my story helps someone else who may need it and may also inspire others. God Bless!

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:


Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
Necrosis developed pretty quickly. Dark and bloody fluid kept trying to escape the wound. Dr. Clark opened me up to remove the Necrosis. Silvadene ointment and dressing changes begun to soften the scar for debridement of the wound 3 weeks later.

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
Undergoing debridement of wound and using a wound vac which did not work for me.

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
Wound vac was on for about a week. 4 complications from it. Discontinued. I was pretty scared at this point. It was a massive wound. My doctor was so wonderful through out this ordeal. I was crying constantly. As an RN and after having multiple surgeries, I should have been prepared for this, but I wasn’t. Dr. Clark was so calming and supportive. She was exactly what I needed. Complications happen, and I just ended up being one of the lucky ones. Despite everything, I feel Blessed to have had her as my doctor. Truly, she is an Angel and very smart, too!

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
This was about two weeks after my wound vac went wonky. I was doing wet to dry dressing changes. My incision was looking good minus the massive wound. The two incisions in the back are from my back surgeries. I had three of them. The abdominal one was removed with the body lift. My poor legs were still saggy. I was always pear shaped and had a 9.5”-10” waist to hip ratio even at my highest weight. My legs relaxed and my butt went flat. I had the bubble butt my whole life. A flat butt is something new. Lol! I went into surgery at 110 pounds. Started at 196. I lost 86 pounds, but my lowest weight was 106, so 90 pounds of sagging, loose skin. My next goal is my legs and ankles from breaking both ankles 9 months apart in my 30’s while trying to save my 5 year old from getting injured. I guess they are lipomas from those injuries. I’m really not accident prone. I’ve just been through a lot of trauma as you can see how off my back is from my 320 pound patient falling on me many years ago. I fought hard to lost the weight I gained through a diet app and exercise. It took sheer will and determination. I was fighting for my life! My hope is that Dr. Clark can lipo the muffin top on my back hips. I’m sure the metal in my back has something to do with that.

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
The Prisma dressing was a lifesaver for me. The wound vac tubing was long and unwieldy. It would constantly twist. I’m only 5’1”. I would definitely use the Prisma dressing again. The wound specialist started it and almost immediately my wound began to close. It is a collagen wafer that has sterile water or saline lightly dripped on it. It integrates into the body’s tissues. Kind of feels like goo! This is definitely the best stuff. I was so thankful that this was an option for me. I really tried to make the wound vac work, but it just didn’t.

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
The scar was finally healed by October 18, 2020. I massaged the scar with a lot of thick creams and aquaphor to loosen up the car for the removal. It took over 3.5 months to fully heal. I was so happy! What a long haul, and as always, Dr. Clark walked me through the fire. Poor Dr. Clark! I was literally terrified, and I have been through a lot!

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
I was worried that the Necrosis was going to take over my belly button. It looked like a Christmas Tree with he shading. I had seen the case of a woman on Botched who was fixed beautifully by the doctors on the show. She had her tummy tuck out of country. I couldn’t imagine doing that myself. Thank goodness, I didn’t! What a nightmare that must have been for her. The wound must heal from the inside out. Not from the outside in. Dr. Clark was let on that. Hers obviously didn’t. Mine was looking like it wanted to do the same.

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
I was so excited to finally get to the stage to remove the scar, but I have to admit that I was scared when I saw the bruising. The fear set in again! I think I was pretty traumatized over the whole thing. I’m so grateful to Dr. Clark. I couldn’t imagine going through this without her support and the support of her entire staff.

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
I’m finally on the other side and healing well! The Necrosis is gone. I feel Blessed that I’m healing so well. The “Christmas Tree” like shading is history. The scar is gone like it never existed! All I can say is that I’m ecstatically happy. My tummy looks so good. I was worried. I’m a Nervous Nellie! Last time I talked with Dr. Clark about a month ago, she stated that she knew everything would be okay. I just couldn’t imagine it when this all began. Even my primary physician said she did a phenomenal job. He was thoroughly impressed. He saw the scar before and after. I did some research on complications after this surgery, and they do occur. Not everyone puts it out there. We don’t always see the complications. I decided to do this review, because I’m living proof that you can come out on the other side. Pick your doctor well. Research like crazy. All I can say is run to Dr. Clark. She’s the best. I can’t wait to fix the other areas of loose skin on my body. If I could give any advice, it would be to watch the bruising after the body lift. It came on so fast!!! I hope my back looks normal again after J lift. My spinal injuries plus the loose skin make it look strange. My legs are next when I can afford to move forward. Then, onto the J lift, brachioplasty, and Breast lift with small implants. Thank you to Dr. Clark and her staff! You will be forever adored. I also wanted to give a special shout out to Rose and Audri. They were very there for me and very emotionally supportive. I hope my story encourages someone out there who is going through this. It took a lot for me to post these pictures, because I am so private, but Real Self helped me. I’m paying it forward. Blessings!!!

Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
After proofreading, I found many spelling errors. I was typing on my cell phone when I added the pics today. It cuts off letters when I was typing. Sorry.

Updated on 2 Apr 2021:
For what it’s worth, I want to emphasize that my doctor did nothing wrong. This was unfortunately a risk with this surgery, and I was the “lucky one.” There is a blessing in everything, and Dr. Clark is my blessing. The area in the triangle has a lower blood supply. When the skin is lifted all the way to the breastbone, the rectus abdominal muscles are repaired, and then the skin is pulled down and cut off, that’s a lot to an area that has a lower blood supply. Dr. Clark made absolutely sure that I was her number 1 priority. My intent was to let people know that she’s an excellent surgeon and very caring. Her kindness and skill are top notch. I just really wanted everyone out there to understand that you can get through this no matter how terrifying it is. I couldn’t be happier with my doctor, and I will definitely move forward with the other areas to fix when I can. With any surgery, there is a risk. I was just glad that Dr. Clark got me through the necrosis as if it never occurred. I am thrilled with my results. She is an excellent surgeon.

I've always had a full 32C chest that never bothered me. Then I breastfed two babies which turned them into empty, saggy Bs. I went to Dr. Clark with the goal of just filling them back up. I wanted a very natural result and she 100% delivered that with 255cc over the muscle (my preference). My only regret (that has nothing to do with my doctor) is being so conservative about the size. The 300cc sizers seemed HUGE to me but I think they were the better choice. I could have easily gone up 50cc (maybe more) and been comfortable with it. You live and you learn. I'll go bigger next time! Sharing this just to help other women avoid the same mistake.
Dr. Clark listened to me, didn't pressure me to go up in size, and made me feel so comfortable. It was such a great experience and seriously EASY recovery. Her entire staff is top notch!
Note: the asymmetry was there before. I opted not to do a lift.

Updated on 17 Dec 2020:
I also included the only before pic I have. Totally forgot to take them because my doctor did.

I struggled so much to find women with implants in the 200cc range. Hoping my updates help others!

I'm petite with a very short torso. My family jokes that I'm the human version of a minimized computer screen. I was very worried about being too large and appearing to have no waist.

Updated on 23 Dec 2020:
Bought some new bras today! Wearing a 32D in the bralette and a 32DD in the wired demi bra. I don't look like a DD but I'm busting out of the D. Must be the way that implants sit.

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Updated on 9 Jan 2021:
I've noticed the most changes over the past 10 days. My tissues seem to be settling around the implant and they feel smoother and softer. Still disappointed about the size and lack of fullness and really kicking myself for not taking a risk and going larger. I wasn't looking for a big size increase and was more concerned with filling out my post-breastfeeding skin. It's hard to guess with sizers in a bra how your skin will look with the implant. Very happy with how natural they look, though. Also, my scars are so smooth already.

Updated on 6 Feb 2021:
They keep getting softer and softer. They feel and look extremely natural. I have zero pain or discomfort anywhere. I've been back to my normal weightlifting routine (5-6 days/week) for 2 months and regularly work my chest with no issue. I even sleep on my stomach now!
I can still feel the rippling but I can't see it at all so I don't really care. Going over the muscle is so worth a little rippling even if I did see it. Still wishing they were bigger but I'm coming to terms with the size. Bra size is still 32DD and my measurements haven't changed since week 5/6.
Feel free to ask any questions!

Updated on 11 Mar 2021:
Not much has changed. They are much softer and I forget they are fake. I still have zero pain and I'm still working my chest very hard. It seems like they have gotten a little smaller but that might just be weight-loss related. Still planning to go bigger next time!

Updated on 8 Apr 2021:
They seem to have changed again this month. The implant has really softened up and you really can't see any sign of it unless I'm wearing a push up bra that is way too small. I actually wish I could get more roundness with a push-up bra.
My "lazy" boob seems to be dropping even more so I'll ask my surgeon about that at my 6-month check up. It's always been lower even pre-surgery.
I've decided that I'm going bigger as soon as I can afford it. Probably as close to 400cc as I can get with my 11cm bwd. I really want more roundess and projection.
Hope that my sharing helps someone else deciding on size!

Updated on 6 May 2021:
I had my 6-month check-up today and everything is fine. Also got my before and afters.
One boob will need some internal suturing but it's not urgent. I plan to do an implant exchange to 450cc in the next couple years so I'll fix it then.
I probably won't post again until my exchange. Good luck to all you lovely ladies as you get your new girls!

Updated on 17 Jul 2021:
9 months PO! Time flies! I wasn't going to do another update but I've noticed even more changes and softening lately so thought I should. They are dropping a little too low in my opinion but love how soft they are.
Also, my scars are healing nicely and recently turned white.

Updated on 30 Mar 2022:
I recently revised and went up to 560cc. My jaw hit the floor when I first read the implant card but I'm so happy she picked this size. They've drastically shrunk since the initial swelling - thank god LOL. Currently measuring a very full 32DDD. Only had a pic with the nipple cover and bikini. Still over the muscle.

Updated on 20 Apr 2022:
They've softened A LOT. I don't think they've dropped any lower, though, so hopefully this is their final resting spot. They don't hurt at all anymore and I can sleep in any position comfortably but still don't lay on my stomach. I'm pretty surprised by how easily I can hide these things in clothes. I love it! So far so good.
One still sits a bit lower than the other but that's my anatomy. Sisters not twins, right? LOL.
Feel free to ask questions.

Updated on 5 Oct 2022:
I haven't updated in so long. Sorry to leave anyone hanging. I'm thrilled with them. They are super squishy and don't fall to the side like my last set, so my surgeon 100% corrected that issue. I've landed at a 32F/30G.

I wear a bra 23/7 and I'm not being dramatic LOL. They are super perky still and I think that's maybe why. With my first set, I hardly ever wore a bra and they started to fall off my chest when laying down.

I do have a tiny bit of rippling in my cleavage if I bend over without a bra. Totally worth it to me so I wouldn't change anything. You can't see it even in the tiniest bikini. Here are some updated photos including my 6 month check in.

Three months ago I decided for myself to have a full tummy tuck since my body changed like many mothers after a child birth. 
I started my research on Cosmetic surgeons near my town. Read many reviews. A month later at my very first ever consultation appointment with Christa Clark we discussed the procedure, my expectations and my concerns. By the time I was done talking to her, I had already made up my mind to pick her as my Surgeon. I told them I want to put down the deposit and find the date. 
My luck was sparkling as the spot instantly opened up when someone postponed her surgery. I had my Surgery on 28th of September 2020. Since then everyday I see my new body in the mirror and I feel so blessed to be able to find such a skilled Cosmetic Surgeon. My body Is healing beautifully. I was able to stop taking pain killers by the end of the week. By 12th day I was able to stand up straight and take care of my self.
My scar is so low and thin that it hides perfectly under my underwear. I am still wearing my compression garment during day time but I let my skin rest at night. I must mention I am absolutely in love with my new belly button :)) My husband always play this one game where he asks me to give number 1-10, 10 being the best...I will give Christa Clark 10/10, honestly!!!! I have never posted any review anywhere in my life but †his I am posting, not only because she did a great job but also because Other people's reviews helped me in so many ways. I won't be posting my pictures anywhere as I am very private person but I hope this honest review will help someone :)

I had twins five years ago. I wasn't sure about getting a tummy tuck but after five years I was ready. I met Dr Clark in January and I knew she was the one for me. I drove over three hours to see her. I had surgery early March and my results were so much better than I ever imagined.

I've been wanting to do this since I had my son who is now 21. I decided last year I was going to do it now no matter what. My stomach, flanks and chin have always been problem areas even when I weighed 102 lbs. I had my my consult in Oct 2019 and was ready to schedule but I ended up needing a hysterectomy that was scheduled the end of January. Ended up booking my mommy makeover four weeks post hysterectomy.

Updated on 1 Mar 2020:
My surgery day went by in a flash. I checked in at 600. The nurses were wonderful. Dr Clark came in and did her markings, the anesthesiologist came in to chat after. He put something in my IV and walked me in to the surgical suite. I climbed into the bed and that's the last thing I remember. I woke up in recovery where my husband was waiting. They'd already given me pain meds and my IV was out. They wanted me to get home before the pain meds wore off. I left around 230 I think. Pain was tolerable, had a little bit of nausea that resolved with zofran. I had my recliner all set up and hubby tucked me in. I highly recommend renting a lift chair. I'm able to get up without using my abs or arms. I also got a toilet seat riser which I also recommend. I can get up and down without any help. I do need help getting back in to the chair.

Updated on 1 Mar 2020:
Sleeping okay and pain is managed well. Worst problem is all the oozing from lipo.I was damp all the time and it was annoying. Thank goodness the drugs made me sleep so much. So day 2 I went to the dr and they checked everything out and changed my compression garment. Felt nice for a while. Got a sneak peek of my results and I was happy despite the swelling. I'm postings the afters but don't have befores. Will have to ask my drs office to email theirs to me. Overall did well these two days. Walked hunched over just to the kitchen and back without trouble. Mostly slept these days. Didn't need the walker I bought.

Updated on 1 Mar 2020:
Swell hell is no joke. The mornings were fine but I started to swell in the afternoons and was miserable by the evening. I felt like I was going to explode out of my compression garments. Even my feet swelled. I decided to cut salt, drink more water and walk more and it helped.

Updated on 2 Mar 2020:
So Day 5 was by far the worst so far. The swelling in the afternoon/evening was terrible. I ended up tearful a few times between the pain, swelling, fatigue and inability to do almost anything for myself. You learn who your real friends are when you're this needy. I'm so grateful to have the family and friends I have around that are here for me when I need them. I had a laprascopic hysterectomy just four weeks before this surgery. No comparison. Yes there was some discomfort but I could pretty much do everything for myself. I was up and around the next day. There's been a huge decrease in swelling since I cut salt out of my diet. Drinking more water has helped too and it gets me up and around which is good for me too. My Mom helped me wash my hair in the sink today which took every ounce of my energy. I could barely stand over the sink to do this. I felt so much better after.

Updated on 5 Mar 2020:
I had my post op Tuesday and my Doctor removed my drain, hooray! Got to take a quick pic of my results so far and I am happy, even with the swelling. I did a side by side of Day 2 vs Day 8. I'm feeling a little better each day but still very sore, as expected. Still taking percocet for pain but I got the ok to start Ibuprofen so I'll be backing off on the percocet this week. So far the pain has been tolerable with medication from the beginning. The worst part was the swelling on days 4/5. Dr also removed the stitches from my chin and belly button. I was finally able to shower last night. I was really looking forward to it but it was so much work. I got a shower chair off Amazon which I highly recommend. There's no way I would've lasted standing for a shower. My back cramps up so bad after standing for more than 3-4 minutes. I am standing up a little straighter each day but I'm still hunched over and my back pays the price. Back to the shower.....just taking the pressure garments off, trying to shampoo my hair without raising my arms above my head, drying off, getting back in the to the compression garment...exhausting, lol. I do have more energy this week but I still can't do much. So far the things that I highly recommend for this journey are #1 exparel for pain during tummy tuck, worth the extra $$. #2 lift recliner to get up on your own, couldn't live without it. I rented mine from a local medical supply store for $166/month. #3 Shower chair $27 on Amazon #4 Lots of pillows to get comfortable. Even sleeping in a recliner I use many. That's it for today.

I’ve wanted to get a breast lift for 10 years now, but have chickened out because of cost, questioning if it was that important etc. I am SO happy I did it. I’m only 10 days post and I already love it!

I wish google had the option for 10 stars because the whole team deserves it .I am so thankful ,honored and blessed to have chosen This faculty for my extended tummy tuck and lipo from the consultation with Ann I was not pushed or received any sales calls after to get surgery I made my choice in peace lol , the surgery, and my check up appointments I have been treated with so much care and patients I fill so good about my recovery /results (3weeks post op) I would like to thank Dr.Clark for being down to earth ,caring ,yet attentive , and helping me achieve my rest to a new beginning last but not least a special thank you to Ms.Ross & Ms.Niccole for always going above and beyond to assure satisfaction.