Dr. White & her staff are so amazing & kind!! I was in an accident that unfortunately left me with a large keloid scar on my face. Dr. White was able to do a revision & now you can’t really see the scar at all.
Probably the smoothest part of my 2020 year was my breast reduction surgery from Dr. White. I traveled out of state for my surgery and Dr White and her staff have been so accommodating even with COVID and the dangers. I knew two years ago when I had my original consult that she was worth waiting for.
Living in Arizona, excessive sweating has been an issue for me for my entire life. It really affected my confidence and social life. I spent years trying every brand of prescription-strength antiperspirants, and nothing helped. I heard about the miraDry procedure and decided to give it a chance. Dr. White and her entire staff were amazing, friendly and made the treatment simple. It was easy and painless—I honestly didn’t feel a thing! I am finally able to wear any color or fabric without worrying about sweat stains. I used to apply antiperspirant multiple times a day, and now I hardly use it at all! This procedure has been life changing and I only wish I had known about it earlier!
Dr. White is an excellent surgeon. She is very experienced and answers each and every question. She is very knowledgeable about cosmetic procedures. Her office team is very knowledgeable as well and goes the extra mile to answer questions and respond to concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. White!
I didn’t know how to classify this one because I had a few things fixed and a few things added on. She fixed a botched breast reduction, re-built a nipple that was lost, did some fat transfer to the breasts, made a new belly button, improved the position of a really high and jagged TT scar lower abdomen, fixed the entire contour of my lower abdomen from the prior surgery, lipo on the flanks, took extra tissue off the sides of my upper torso, took some floppiness off my upper arms…and I think that’s it. That’s a lot, actually! Anyway... I’m two weeks post-op and have been amazed by my experiences so far. While I can’t talk about the results yet, what with swelling and everything being so fresh, what I see so far looks very promising. The process through pre-op appointments was smooth and easy. I could tell that I was in good hands: safe and well cared for throughout. From check-in at the surgery center on the day of surgery to my stay there, I had a wonderful experience as well. Everyone, from the nurses I saw right before surgery to the staff at the surgery center during my stay, were very fond of my surgeon and this showed me that she cares about the people who work around and with her patients, and that she has a tremendous heart. The highlight so far has been that some of her staff have stood out in their compassion, kindness, professionalism and high-quality care. Isan, who works at the front desk is always warm, welcoming and authentic. Amy, the RN that I’ve been seeing since surgery, and who helped me prep for the whole experience, stands out as one of the best nursing professionals I’ve ever met. The nature of this kind of surgery is that there are a lot of incisions and places that need to be looked after to help minimize risks as we heal. Surgical healing can look surprising, scary and bizarre to those of us who don’t work in the medical field, but Amy has given me the education, support and tools to help me know I’m doing everything right in caring for myself through this process. What stands out most, though, in her patient care, is how she blends precision and gentleness in everything from taking surgical tape residue off of an area to packing a little hole where I ripped a stitch. Whenever I’ve seen her for an appointment, I’ve always walked out knowing that nothing’s going to fall off or come out of place, and that I’m well looked after. I do want to take a moment to talk about Dr. White as well. As I said before, I don’t know what everything’s going to look like after the months of healing ahead, but what I see so far (without going into detail) has the signature of attention to detail, deep understanding of the body and feminine form, and overall competence that makes me grateful to have chosen her. To be able to take a patient whose body has been through a damaging experience in the past, mend what happened, and do it in a way that’s shaping up to be beautiful, takes a rare gift. She also cares about her staff immensely, as though they’re her own family. I’ve also been impressed by their policy, listed in the post-op book and repeated to me on various occasions, to reach out with any questions or concerns about the surgery or how it’s healing, whenever I need to. Same thing for how often I’ve been offered, without asking, frequent post-op care appointments to check in and monitor recovery. This whole experience, and the way the results are turning out, is beyond my expectations. I feel like I can finally close the door on what happened six years ago and can look in the mirror with joy and my dignity back going forward. Overall, I’ve had many positive experiences. Will post a follow-up in the coming months! Updated on 24 Feb 2019: Okay so we’re at 10ish weeks. The last month and a half has been a little intense because I had some healing issues in my armpits, one more intense than the other. However, between seeing my wound care doc every week and Dr. White and her staff having me come in frequently, the last little opening is smaller than a pencil eraser now. I think cranking up the protein, zinc and vitamin C and spending a lot of time doing low-intensity exercise helped a ton. Anyway, I didn’t talk about results much last time so I’ll go for it now. I feel like there are 3 elements to liking your boobs: how you look in clothes, how you look in a bra and how you look nude. I was worried for a while because, while they looked great, I had a heck of a time finding a bra and thought maybe they ended up too small. Now I know it was probably because of the swelling along the sides where she took that dreaded side-boob tissue away…which Dr. White’s amazing nurse Amy predicted over a month ago. Well, I went bra shopping with a friend yesterday and ended filling out a few C cups and a D (!!!), a relief after going from a J/K to a weirdly shaped B/Cish thing 7 years ago. NORMAL BRAS! I fit into normal bras!!! Until enough swelling came down that I found some bras that work, I was pretty worried. Next time Amy predicts something, I’ll ask for lottery numbers too—she was spot on. As far as how they look with nothing on: AMAZING. The nipples are pointing the right way, they’re perky, the curve along the bottom and the sides is beautiful and they’re a little higher on my chest than before. They’re sisters, not twins, with the right one being a tiny bit bigger (they were always asymmetrical), but she got them pretty darn close. The nipple repair she did looks amazing. If I were comparing myself to someone with implants, I’d probably say I have less upper pole fullness than I’d want but, considering they’re 100% natural, I’m very happy. Tummy tuck revision looks amazing! How on earth Dr. White fixed that butchery I came in with and actually gave me a cute mid-section, especially considering I’m a bigger girl, I have no idea. Artistry or wizardry? Both? The belly button looks good and, while the thin red incision line around it isn’t so appealing, I know it’s still healing and, based on past scars, should fade to be almost invisible after a year. One thing I had totally forgotten about until today (except that it’s been a little numb) was that she did some lipo on my backside. She showed me, at the initial consult, what that would do, but I guess I hadn’t been paying attention, what with the breasts and the armpits. Whatever she did, I was getting dressed to go out on a date tonight, looked in the mirror, and my butt looks amazing in these pants now! She didn’t even touch my butt! What kind of magic is this? Whatever she did with the lipo above the butt to manage that, well, I’m very impressed. Overall, this has been an excellent choice. Dr. White is a plastic surgery badass with a heart of gold and office staff to match. I’ll post some pictures after my next check-in at the beginning of April. :-) Updated on 3 Mar 2019: Going to make this quick—sorry about the poor quality pictures. We try our best, right? Anyway, the biggest improvement is for sure what Dr. White said right away when we first met—by raising the inframmary fold it would both make my breasts higher on my chest and position the nipples into a better position (more functional in clothing and more attractive shape instead of that weird, long pancake look). She also fixed the screwed up nipple, which looks so much better! I wish I could get better before/after pics of the sides though because she cleaned them up a ton so I don’t have word side-boob issues or those jagged and puffy dog ears anymore. It’s interesting because they don’t actually look bigger but they fill out bras so much better now that they’re at the appropriate place on my chest. Raising them and fixing the sides all makes me look younger, thinner had like I have better posture. I probably should post a full torso one to show that better. Anyway, all in all, I’m very happy. Even though I can’t exactly see where the fat transfer went, they’re a huge improvement over before. I feel like a woman again. I would like to do another surgery, once I have the time and money set aside, if it would help to make them more full on top, but if I had to stop here, I’d be very content. This whole experience has been very positive and I would do it agin in a heartbeat.
After years of up down weight I stabilized at a weight I did not like but knew I could get a breast reduction and look smaller and feel better. After Visiting with my PS she said I definitely have a diastasis and she could make my tummy look much better as well. So... on Dec 14, 2017 I had it all done.
Scheduled surgery for January 18th with Debora White in Scottsdale. I was specifically looking for a female surgeon, who did fat transfer. I wasn't interested in breast implants. I have shallow high breasts, which create a big problem when trying to find bras. I am probably an AA as far depth goes, but the base of my breasts are a B. (That's in a 34 band size, I am actually a 32 band size so those numbers transfer to an A in depth/C in base...) So if something fits my base I literally have like a 3 in depth gap between me and the bra. If I try on a small size it just sits on top of me and I still don't fill it out because most of my breast is outside the cup......if that makes sense. Really annoying for nightwear and bra shopping. It has always been this way and I didn't so much mind being small chested pre-kids, I had very little curve or softness to my body so they fit my body Ok. I gained some "Fluff" with kids and now have curves... which I like.... but my undeveloped looking breast look weird with the rest of me. I had a million questions written down for Debora White in my consult. The consult was $100 which is deducted from surgery cost if scheduled. She has a very sweet staff and although she had to slip out to see another patient during our consult (this is because all my questions had caused the appointment to go over an hr and a half) she came back and answered more questions. I appreciated the fact that she wanted to leave some curve to my body, and that she was going to treat the lipo portion like I was paying for lipo alone..... rather than taking only what she needed and leaving the rest untouched like other Dr's had said. She is hoping to transfer 250cc's to each breast and said I Should retain at least 175cc's. I don't have loose or saggy breasts (nothing there to sag) so that may limit what she can fit in. I am hoping to reach at least a large 32 B. If I could place an order, a 32 C would be my ultimate size wish because that is the size of my base. But we shall see. I had hoped she would have more pictures of results of her fat transfers to show in the consultation, (she has none online) but since people have to give consent for her to show those pictures, I understand it could be hard to build a portfolio. Alot of her fat transfers have been to help overcome severe deformed breasts. She has very lovely and natural breast implant results so I am hoping with that and her overcoming deformities experience I will achieve nice results. I shall do my best to document my experience, there really isn't much information available as far as doctor's from AZ go. Hopefully this information will help someone. Updated on 3 Jan 2018: Will be writing down more questions to ask about post op care and stressing my desires for the specific results I am personally looking for... 1 cup increase in my R breast and a 1/2 cup increase on my L I like my shape, so I'm hoping to keep it and not change as far as that goes I am hoping to reduce my hip dips and get a more hourglass through the lipo I want my stubborn stomach pouch Gone Right leg is larger than left.... perhaps this can be lessened by liposuctioning more/less on said legs Would like to strive for a transfer of at least 350 cc's or more on R breast so if I am in the 'don't retain much' category, I will still have some results. We shall see how it goes! Updated on 5 Jan 2018: Had to reschedule my appointment because I got the stomach flu..... bleh. Will update on everything when I actually have the appointment. She was Very understanding and sweet about having to reschedule! Everyone at the office is so nice. Updated on 12 Jan 2018: Had a bunch of road construction trying to get to my appointment, so I was 8 min past my appointment time (they had asked that I arrive 15 min prior to fill out paperwork so I was Quite late.) they were very gracious and worked with me to fit everything in.... but it made my appointment more rushed than I would've liked. We went over a Ton of paperwork. You feel like you're signing your life away, lol. They kept asking if I was excited, I am, I am also a bit worried about anything going wrong during the procedure..... it can happen. Last time I had surgery (I've only ever had one.... an un-optional surgery) I didn't have any kids relying on me. I'm really praying everything turns out and this is all worth it. Items I purchased to help recovery: Bed wedge.... if I am going to sleep on my back for months I'm going to need help more help than having to stuff pillows behind me, lol. Foam Roller.... Heard this helps get rid of any lumps trying to form after lipo. Arnika Forte.... Supposed to help with bruising and healing. Boiron Arnicare Gel.... Again bruising and healing help. Compression Garments...... All she is going to put me in is like a post pregnancy wrap thing. I really don't want lumps to I purchase a few things. Stool Softener Go Girl....... This is a device that allows you to go to potty without having to sit down. I read several posts recommending this. Wasn't expensive so I thought why not? Neosporine Bed liners to protect the bed while I'm draining. Wound care products Total: $315 Nothing about this process is cheap, lol. I also am scheduling several Lympatic Drainage Massages. They're really supposed to help get rid of all the excess fluid you're left with after the lipo and speed up healing/reduce the swelling quickly. Updated on 20 Jan 2018: Well, I made it through. LOL Everybody at Piper was very nice. The anesthesiologist was hilarious and put us a ease. I woke up quickly and in quite a bit of pain. They immediately gave me pain meds that helped a ton. I was Very dizzy and nauseous they gave me everything to try and control it but I ended up thowing up 3 times. Dr. White was able to fit 300 cc's in my smaller R side and 200 cc's in the larger L side to try and even them out a bit. I can tell she put as much as possible in... it's very tight and uncomfortable. The day of and following day were quite painful.... but I also was dealing with corrections to the downstairs from childbirth that made it extra difficult. I was really trying to go easy on the pain meds to make sure I didn't start throwing up again. I am now just down to Tylenol extra strength..... day two post-op. During my check up the following day I got to see the lipo results. I am still Very swollen, but I am quite pleased with the shape she gave me. The breast are so swollen and tight it is too soon to tell there. They are smaller than I thought, but I think that also is due to the fact that everywhere surrounding them is swollen. I am determined not to judge size or get used to them until at least the 4 week mark. So I am only seeing what I need to to take care of dressings and apply oils to help with bruising and skin stretching. The incisions are so very small, very tidy job there. She stresses her desire to minimize scars and their placements. Anyways, will check back in after a few days. Oh, and I went to my first lymphatic massage today, Highly recommend! It's very gentle and didn't hurt even though I am sore. Updated on 21 Jan 2018: I took these before, the other pre pics didn't show size very well. When I am less swollen I will update pics in the same shirt for comparison. Updated on 23 Jan 2018: Was really starting to feel better yesterday, I went to the Lymphatic Healing Center like my Dr. recommended...... was expecting the same treatment I got before here locally because their description sounded like what I had received. (treatment is very gentle/won't hurt) Boy was I wrong! This lady mashed on me thoroughly and I am so glad I waited until 4 days post before going..... I wouldn't have survived otherwise. The local lady was so gentle it was almost feather like. Some of my Lymph nodes that had been swollen were no longer noticeable. But the lady at the healing center definitely gave what could be described as a firm massage and although I think that my body swelling went down a bit, I left more sore and with my lymph nodes enlarged again..... not sure which lady's massage was done correctly. But if the second lady did it the way it was supposed to be done, I would say a week post op would be the soonest I would want it preformed on me. All the sites talking about lymphatic drainage suggest way sooner than that so I'm not sure what to think. I was hesitant on asking her if she was doing it right because this is what they were supposed to be Specialized in. Anyways, ask the place you're going LOTS of questions. Today I feel no change or slightly less better than yesterday, but I did have a lady mushing around on me for 90 min. One thing I learned, whatever garment you get Make Sure it is crotch-less. You do not want to struggle in and out of a very tight compression garment several times a day..... I don't even know why they would make a compression garment that wasn't crotch-less. Seems like poor planning to me. Never having worn one before I didn't know how hard it would be to pull it up or down. Thankfully I read another review stating she just made her own pair crotch-less herself with a pair of scissors. I was worried about unraveling but didn't have much to loose as they were useless the way they were, so far it seems to be ok. I really want to upload pictures, but I am making myself wait until at least the 4 week mark as alot of people state that's when they lost the most. I hope that if I don't have any record of the swollen breasts, and just have the pre and recovered post breast to compare, I will be more content with the outcome, rather than lamenting the loss of all the swelling. :) If they are anywhere near the size they are now I will be Very happy! Updated on 25 Jan 2018: Apparently I am a bad recovery patient, lol. I am so Over it already! I think by month 3 I will be slightly insane, HaHa. As a mom of kids it is so hard to take things easy and not lift anything over 10 lbs.... which obviously both of my kids are. Also, because of all the lipo and the no mushing transferred fat rules, cuddles on the lap are out too. :( I miss my babies sitting and cuddling on me!!! Also, sleeping on my back only is the pits, I mostly sleep on my sides. I rarely do any stomach sleeping, but miss being able to roll from side to side. I can also feel ol' Aunt Flo coming on..... probably why I am in the dumps today. lol I am starting to really itch everywhere which is rather annoying too. Boy, complain, complain! You really get used to your new size quickly, each morning I wake up feeling like they are smaller, but the bra isn't fitting any different so I know it's my mind playing tricks on me. I am trying to not become obsessed with worry about size loss, but all you ladies are right. Boob envy is very Real and you could drive yourself nuts really easily. I try to remind myself that Any improvement will be positive and even if I go back to my original size my waist and tummy will be smaller so I won't have 'lost' anything by doing this. I really have noticed improvement in healing and how I'm feeling which is why it's getting harder to take it easy. I can now use my leg muscles without a lot of pain and my stomach isn't so sore sitting up from bed. My back muscles are what is mostly sore still. It's a constant ache. My breasts are a dull ache still with random sharp/burn shooting pains.... which I think means that nerves are re-connecting? So that is good. I am taking half a dose of Tylenol 4 times a day so not too bad there. I have my next post-op apt tomorrow. I will be driving myself for the first time in a while. We shall see what she says, I'm supposed to be getting the rest of my stitches out. Yea! Updated on 30 Jan 2018: I'm off Tylenol now, I am still hurting, but really don't like taking stuff that is known to be hard on your body (i.e. liver). Bruising on breasts are nearly gone, but I have one leg that is still bruised pretty good on the inner thigh. Lipo is so weird, you have to be forgiving to your body. Go watch a video on what they do during liposuction..... they basically turn the top layer of your body into hamburger. During my appointment she said that I will start to feel burning and tearing like sensations.... which I have-not fun! I have begun to get used to sleeping on my back, but it's still annoying not to be able to curl on my side when I want. I am still trying hard not to be paranoid about volume loss. I have decided to post pictures before the 4 week mark. Because yes, it may be hard to look at pictures of being bigger if I end up loosing some volume. But it will also be proof of how little I change when my brain wants to convince me I've lost more than I really have. I've been reading several reviews lately of ladies convinced they have lost a ton, but from pictures I can tell they really haven't.... which they mention measurements and pictures haven't changed so admit it's the ol' brain playing tricks. Measurements before: Breast 32 1/2 Bra line 29 Waist 28 Belly 33 Top Hip 34 1/4 I will do another post on after measurements and update pictures. Updated on 30 Jan 2018: Post Measurements: Breast 34 3/4 :) woo-hoo! Band 29 1/2 Waist 27 1/4 Belly 32... I really thought this measurement would've been smaller, I feel and look Alot smaller than I was. So Happy! I tried to do the best to match the before pictures. I am not looking big by any means in these, but when you compare them to the befores, you can see I have a big difference. Very pleased with my results. Updated on 8 Feb 2018: So it's been 3 weeks now. I haven't really noticed size change, maybe some softening but that's it. The brain still tries to trick me, but those pre and post pictures are important ladies! They will keep you sane. I'm glad I waited until the noticeable swelling was gone to take post pictures. I have really been experiencing those burning shooting pains and alot of soreness in the legs and back area. Also have been really tired and not a ton of energy....... I have to remind myself I did have surgery only a few weeks ago. It feels SOOO much longer. I have to remember to be kind to my body and more forgiving. I have been doing my best to obey the suggested rules from Dr. Bednar's team, even though he wasn't my Dr. because I think he is the most cautious and I want to retain as much I can. Next week is the dreaded 4 week mark..... most ladies report a drop in size at this point. I'm REALLY hoping I don't lose. I don't have any 'extra' lol. I have noticed a few lumps in the lipo areas, but they are only noticeable to me, not really visible. I am working on them daily to try and break them up. Updated on 14 Feb 2018: Well, not alot to report in size changes. I noticed definite softening of the right breast so most of the hardness is gone.... a big relief as I was worried it would wind up with alot of lumps because of how full it had been stuffed and how much behind it was from the left in softening. They have settled into a more natural state instead of the tight hard balls that they were lol. But I am grateful that they haven't seemed to go down in size at all. Hopefully with all those lymphatic massages and supplements I took I got rid of the swelling early on and I won't loose any size at all..... that would be great! Now I just look forward to not having to wear all the foam padding and binder stuff, as well as ease into light workouts. I have an appt at the 5 1/2 week mark, we'll see what they say! I will take more photos at around the 6 week mark... since nothing has changed I don't see the need to take any now. Updated on 26 Mar 2018: Still nothing to report really as far as changes goes. I am feeling pretty much healed except for the occasional twinge in a breast. Also the back lovehandle areas are still slightly sore, but only when pressure is applied. Breasts haven't noticeably changed, I don't think I am going to loose any volume at this point. I am really wanting to get back to exercising.... I am worried that my stomach is wanting to put more fat back on. The Dr said that it is still just swelling, and now that I'm not wearing a binder 24/7 it's probably that, it does feel more squishy than I remember the fat feeling. I hope so, anyways, I am so ready to tighten things the rest of the way with exercise. I have no worries about volume anymore due to time..... I just hope it isn't the first area I loose from when I go back to exercising. Measurements: Breasts 34 1/2 Like I said not much change Bra line 29 1/2 Waist 27 1/2 Belly 31 1/4 (So I think it's getting bigger is in my head) Top Hip 34 Updated on 17 Apr 2018: I am doing well and starting to exercise again slowly working into it. Hopefully the transfered fat isn't the first to go. I have retained a 1 cup increase and I am happy with what I gained. If I had the money, I would go back for a second procedure, which I believe would bring me to my ideal size. But I don't, so am satisfied with actually having Something, Anything that protrudes farther than my ribs, lol. I wish that my stomach was a bit smaller, but they said swelling could last until month 6 so maybe that's it. I took what pictures I could by myself. I will be updating around 6 months post.
I ended my marriage of 25 years, 2 years ago. I hired a trainer and have been a committed exerciser and healthy eater since then. My high weight was 269. I am 5'10''. I now weigh 215. I feel like I should weigh my high school weight of 140, I have worked sooo hard. Don't get me wrong I have been on vaca and eaten...but still. Tomorrow is my tummy tuck! WOOOOOW! Updated on 2 Oct 2013: 2 weeks ago tomorrow I had my tummy tuck and lipo. Here are my updated photos. I am soooooo pleased! Updated on 10 Nov 2013: I had my tt on sept 19. Recovery went really well until about week 3-4. I started on a health program with a trainer 2 years ago...so I was I great shape...juicing...protein...worked out at gym 5 days a week. Then after 3 weeks...started noticing that my incision started opening and looking white ish in a couple areas. I had no fever but didn't feel "right". Friends told me it was still soon after major surgery and all was fine. I told myself that maybe adrenalin had gotten me through the first few weeks and now I was coming down to reality that it was a lot to go through and just needed more time to heal. I will admit I was hesitant to go to the dr...I had been aspirated the week before. I just wanted to give my body time to heal without more poking. It was my daughter's college Parent weekend a 2 hour drive away. By Saturday I knew I had a big problem and had to call the dr. I felt fluish and the incision was opening more and more and oozing. PA was very responsive ( as dr white was at a conference out of town) and suggested I dilute peroxide and water and put gauze dipped in solution on wound...and to come in when back in town on Monday. PA again was great and checked in with me on Sunday...things were looking even worse and antibiotics were called in and she explained how to make a dakins solution by boiling water ect sterilizing all.... Monday am I saw dr white and she cut out he "bad" tissue ...they call it debrievement?For me it looked like making a bad situation worse by making it deeper and wider but of course that is not true it needed cleaning and clearing out. I am following closer other brave people on this site that have had problems like zen body goddess and cat who have situations far worse from me with wound vacs etc. You are my inspirations. Here I am 3 weeks later, I have been to the dr 3 times a week for first 2 weeks then 2 times a week....had debrevment every week...had no or low fever but had the worst flu feeling and worst headache for 3 weeks...had complete blood work to make sure I don't have infection internally...urine samples etc. My mom comes to my house twice a day every day to pack my wounds with gauze and dakins solution. Dr haves out ruler anything more serious, so just think I feel so lousy because my body is spending all energy on healing and it has been a major stress on my system. GOOD NEWS: I AM getting better and will get over this. I am still thankful I had the surgery. My flat tummy looks great. I believe I have hit he rock bottom and the worst is behind me. I am thankful for my mom for taking care of me. There are no pictures to show because truly I put a pillow over my head when I am laying in bed and mom does gauze changes. The first day the dr cut away and explained how to do gauze changes I was woozy and again not at all feeling well. That night when my mom came over to help with the gauze change I had pulled myself together and told my mom to just watch me to see if I did it right. When I took out the gauze I felt like that clown in the circus that keeps pulling a scarf out of his sleeve ...endless. I looked down at the wound and couldn't believe how big and deep and OPEN ...looking at my insides!!!! Thought I was going to faint. Never have looked at again. I told you I am not strong like some others. But...somehow I am getting through this. If I could just pack the wound and get on with my day it would be great! My biggest problem is not the wound but this terrible headache and flu feeling. Still very night before I sleep I say my prayers that I am thankful...thankful I am healing...thankful the worst is over...thankful for my flat tummy. I don't know why this happened...I have read a lot of reasons why and don't think they apply...just happens to some. My dr says it happens to less than 5% of people. I have felt depressed that it has happened to me and the others I have read about on this site...and yet....what are we going to do but BUCK UP AND GET OVER IT! I wish you all marvelous healing! Sorry I am not brave enough to post photos cause that would mean I'd have to look at myself! Updated on 1 Dec 2013: Fabulous news on my wound! Dr said all along that when wound starts closing it really closes FAST...it is happening! It has gone from being 3/4 size of zenbodygoddess photos to now just a few inches and not deep at all. I am still doing wet dry dressings twice a day with dakins solution. I was never brave enough to take photos of its worst. Now, I can see the end of the tunnel. My main problem remains terrible all the time headache and flu like feeling. I have been to primary dr and had blood work done twice...all normal, no infection now ( I did have infection when if first started opening 4 weeks post op). Dr thinks it is just my body's way of handling the trauma of infection and wound open. I am counting on it going away soon...since it really looks like wound will be totally closed in next few weeks. It is another example of everyone being different. So many have an itching problem on this site...I have never had one! Still can't find anyone with the headache problem I have struggled with. I am so happy to see the end close. This has been such a hard time for me. But, the way I look at it is that we all go through hard times ...at least at the end of this hard time I will have a flat tummy and not that terrible "apron" for the rest of my life! This IS going to pass!
At 5'1" you are very petite. I have to say I am surprised that a female surgeon would make that recommendation. Unfortunately there seems to be a perception among patients (not necessarily you) that you can keep going larger and larger and keep getting the same quality of results, just larger. This is absolutely not true. Many studies show that going larger than 350 cc's leads greater and greater chances of complications and need for reoperation. I have always felt that a pretty breast is more important than sheer size, and that striving for long-lasting results is also important. The larger you go, the thinner the tissues become. They are then weaker, sag more quickly, show veins and ripples more, and with large implants even the ribs can become indented (which is permanent). The other issue is that moderate profile implants are wide, and unless you have a very broad chest for your size, these in a 525 would tend to create unnatural upper breast fullness as well as having them go too far to the sides. I would rethink the size. What would be more helpful is for you to bring in photos for your surgeon to see as to your desired results and also have you try on sizers meant for breast augmentation patients. Good luck!
Congratulations on getting this done. It is actually a very gratifying surgery as gynecomastia can cause a lot of social anxiety and negatively affect a man's self image. Obviously, there is a huge range of severity, and the severity dictates the type of procedure needed. Some men only need liposuction, others will need tissue removal, and others actually need skin removal (usually massive weight loss patients). You need to look at examples of what YOUR doctor does. Some still put large scars right across the chest, which looks like you've had a mastectomy. We put them either around the areolas, where they hide nicely, and which sounds like where yours are, or in the fold under the "breast" but without the vertical scar. You can see on our website if you'd like. The purse string looks good if the amount of tissue removed is small, otherwise it can have permanent "pleats". It is normal to have some fine pleating early and this should go away over the first few months. Hope this helps!
For 3 months those areas of necrosis are coming along pretty well. The more surgeries you do at once, the more of the blood supply gets decreased, and so you can have tissue loss. Your question though is about your flanks. The photos is only showing the front so this is difficult to assess just how much laxity there is. As a rule of thumb, liposuction ONLY gets rid of fat, so if the skin is loose, it can be even looser after liposuction. Most people's skin does have the ability to shrink down at least a little bit though. We always wait 6 months minimum to see how much things will change. Worst case scenario, if the skin is really loose, the abdominoplasty can be converted into a belt lipectomy which would leave a scar all the way around. Hope this helps!
You don't indicate your age, whether you had dimples or loose skin before surgery, or if you've lost a lot of weight. Any of those factors (such as being over 40 or having sun damage) could predispose you to worsening laxity of the skin and dimpling after liposuction. This is usually discussed before surgery. If your skin was smooth and tight to begin with, then perhaps the fat was not removed smoothly. Fat grafting and touch-up liposuction can improve, but not remove some of the dimples. If the skin is loose, then only removing skin, as in a thigh lift or lower body lift will help. Good luck!
Predicting sizes after ANY breast surgery is very difficult, as everyone has a different idea of what they consider to be a C or a D etc. I've seen patients with 500 cc implants call themselves a "C". Patients without implants tend to feel their breast are larger than they are in my experience. Also, bra manufacturers have been vanity sizing their products for years. It seems like everyone that goes to Victoria's Secret is a "D" now. Anyway, having the surgeon understand what YOU consider to be a D is the most important. We have them bring in photos of what they think looks good. Also, I often tape the breast into place and take photos so that the patient can see that JUST THE LIFT PORTION of the surgery makes the breast look MUCH smaller. I always have reduction patients sign a consent that says either: I want my breast reduction to be covered by insurance. I realize that I may be smaller than I want. OR I want my breasts a particular size, I understand that my insurance my not cover my surgery if I remove less than the amount requested, and that I will be financially responsible for the surgery. That being said, 300 gms is not that much, so hopefully you'll be find. You need to have the above discussion with your surgeon well before your surgery! Good luck!
