I have scheduled my lower face life, neck lift and lipo and buccal fat pad removal for April 10th, 2013. I am a very active, happy, hardworking, tired "looking" 50. I have a double chin I have hated my entire life, regardless of weight! It is time to get "gone" with it! This hasn't been an easy decision. I finally decided to stop hating what I see in the mirror and ask my Doctor for his suggestions. He is happily confident he can give me what I am asking for.

I am a 37 mother of 6 who recently had a vertical cut tummy tuck, or fleur de lis tummy tuck, to fix diastasis recti, umbilical hernia, stretch marks, and loose skin. Getting a vertical cut on my stomach rather than the usual, low, horizontal cut, was an oddity in the surgery world, especially for my small size. I am 5' 4" and weigh 100 pounds. However, I had the above mentioned issues. Dr. cut 8 inches off horizontally and the results are early, but AMAZING! Updated on 19

I love being a mom and I gave my body for 4 incredible kiddos! Over the years I struggled with self image, clothes, being asked if I was pregnant, wishing I could keep my nursing breast size, pain and nausea with pressure on my stomach and whether cosmetic surgery was "okay" for me to do. I'm sure many of you understand at least part of what I'm talking about. Through a supporting husband, listening to experiences of others and lots of personal meditation and prayer I came