Dr. Tower has such a kind soul. She had walked me through this procedure. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation, lipo and muscle repair. My results are amazing. I've had a couple issue, none of which are her fault and she had guided me through all of it.
For YEARS I have researched doctors & before and after pictures on RealSelf dreaming of having my stomach fixed one day. Ive had 2 children leaving me with a kangaroo pouch and when I sat the skin just fell. This has been my biggest insecurity that haunted me daily, I wouldn’t even sit in a bathing suit, I would have to wear a shirt at all times. I have obsessed over my stomach for years and I finally decided it was time for me to fix myself and my confidence. I found a doctor who’s before and after pictures were amazing & the price was much better then all other consults I had gone to. I am only on day 3 of recovery but am extremely pleased at the results so far and I am still very swollen! I cannot wait to see the progression and to eventually sit in a bathing suit without being embarrassed!! If you struggle with body image or insecurities, there is no cost or pain too large for the feeling of being confident in your own skin. Updated on 4 Jan 2018: Finally starting to feel like myself again, but still very sore from the liposuction. Definitely did not anticipate being so sore still, but I can say it has been 110% worth the pain. Can’t wait to see results once more swelling goes down. Updated on 9 Jan 2018: It’s been 2 weeks since my surgery. Everyday gets better, mornings are my favorite because the swelling is minimal compared to the end of the day. Got my drain out yesterday and am still leaking a tad bit. The soreness is still there but I’m noticing the tighter garment I wear, the better I feel. Overall, super happy with what I see!! Updated on 14 Jan 2018: 2 weeks and 5 Days post surgery and I am still very sore. My abdomen feels like a rubber band stretching every time I get up or move in a different direction. By the end of the days I am having a lot of swelling above and beside my belly button. I am really starting to become frustrated with the recovery process but I know this is just part of it. I CANNOT wait to be my normal self again and feel good!! Updated on 14 Jan 2018: 2 weeks and 5 Days post surgery and I am still very sore. My abdomen feels like a rubber band stretching every time I get up or move in a different direction. By the end of the days I am having a lot of swelling above and beside my belly button. The hole where the tube was is slowly healing but it sure is not pleasant looking at all. I’ve also been sick w a cold which has really made this recovery rough. I am starting to become frustrated with the recovery process but I know this is just part of the journey. I CANNOT wait to be my normal self again and feel good!! Updated on 25 Jan 2018: It’s been a little over a month, and I’m loving my results. I fit in clothes so differently and I feel my confidence coming back day by day! I’ve always had a flat butt but the way she did the lipo of my lower back makes me look like I actually have curves now...yayyyy!!!!! Still waiting for the hole from the drain to heal, slowly but surely.
Ever since I was younger I never liked my breasts I have always wanted to get implants I just wanted to get my body where I wanted it first. I started out wearing a 34D after loosing 10 lbs I was still about a 34 D just not as full. I wanted to just have my breasts lifted and to fill out my bra again.
Hi Realselfers I'm 23 years old and ready for a change. I am a vey active person I go to the gym 4 days a week and play sports. Right now I weigh a horrible 204 and I'm 5"6. I haven't always been this way though :(. 2 years ago I found out I was pregnant with twins. I was so excited because my husband and I were told we couldn't have children. I reached 5 months and had a terrible stomach ache and ended up having both still born. I was devastated and pretty much gave up. My husband was always there to try and cheer me up and make me smile but after something like that you just don't feel whole. As I started to feel a little better I returned to the gym and tried to move on. Before I got pregnant I weighed 148 lbs. Through all of the bad I gained 56 lbs and now it wont seem to come off no matter how hard I try. So that is when I decided to get the bbl. I have never had a nicely shaped butt and I needed to get rid of the "extras" on my upper and lower abdomen, flanks, my inner thighs and arms. When I talked to my husband about it he was thrilled that I was finally starting to think of myself again. So with his support I made an appt. with Dr. Tower at inland cosmetics. I was in the office within a week.( I called June 12th and was in June 17th.) She is amazing! She is so sweet and very understanding and informative. She makes you feel so comfortable its unreal. After I spoke to her and we decided I needed liposuction instead of a tummy tuck I went ahead and scheduled my surgery. It is now less then a month away and I am so excited. I cant wait for my surgery. I have been scouring the boards here and was wondering if any of you ladies have any tips or things I should get? Questions I should ask when I go for my pre-op on the 2nd? I will add before pics tonight. I warn you it wont be pretty lol Updated on 26 Jun 2013: So here are the dreaded before pics and a couple wish pics. It can only get better from here. Im getting more and more excited each day as my pre-op gets closer. Im even starting to dream about my new butt lol . I hope all you girls are doing well :) Updated on 26 Jun 2013: are the wish pics since they didn't go with my first post lol Updated on 30 Jun 2013: Only 2 more days till my pre-op appointment and 17 until my transformation. As the days get closer I get more excited. I find myself coming on here more and more to see all of the amazing results. I am waiting until Tuesday to do all my shopping for the sx because I don't know what size compression garments to buy and maxi dress sizes. Through my reading I have found that most girls drop 2 sizes is that right? I wish all you ladies good luck and happy healing!! Updated on 2 Jul 2013: I'm so anxious for my pre-op tomorrow morning I can't sleep. I guess it's finally setting in that I'm doing this. It is an undiscribleable feeling of happy , nervous , scared , excited ,etc. If its a feeling I have it right now lol. I hope I get some sleep because it will be 10:30 before I know it. How you ladies are doing well. Happy healing :) Updated on 2 Jul 2013: So my pre-op is done and I'm so ready for surgery. Only 14 more days!! I had my blood work done and now I'm going shopping to get all the things on my list :) My hubby has been making excuses to take me shopping for after surgery clothes lol . I explained to him that we didn't know what size I would be and he said its ok we can just buy more if they don't fit. I think he is getting excited too. I'm adding a pic of my before stats too! I cant wait for the big day! Hope you are all well. Updated on 10 Jul 2013: I cannot believe how quick time is going by. I guess a lot happens when you get stressed out. First I find out my grandma who beat cancer 5 years ago has the same cancer ( melanoma) masses in her lungs and liver. So the have started an experimental chemo and she has a 50% chance. Then because her insurance doesn't cover her chemo she is going to have to pay for all of this out of pocket and she only survives on her ssi. So my husband and I have moved her in with us and my mom can help look after her when im working. Next is my husband has a tournament in Laughlin the 11-14 so we have to go up there and then get ready for my bbl on the 17th. Talk about a hectic few weeks ugh. Im just trying to stay positive and pray that everything goes well. That's all for now happy healing ladies. Updated on 14 Jul 2013: So the hubby and I are leaving Laughlin today and I can't sleep. The closer the day gets the less I seem to sleep. I am every emotion under the sun lol. The only thing that's bugging me about surgery is they said they will call me on the 16th and let me know a time for the 17th which seems kinda strange to me. Has this happened to any of you ladies? I wish they would have told me already so I would know if I could work a few hours or not. Anyway I have gotten my list taken care of and have started using the antibacterial soap. I'm ready surgery day get here quicker!!! Updated on 16 Jul 2013: I am so nervous and excited I cant wait!! I go in at 8 am. I have my bag packed and ready to go. I just hope I get some sleep tonight. :) Updated on 17 Jul 2013: I can't sleep I'm too excited! Lol I will post once I'm on the other side. Ill try to right after surgery but I don't know how I'm going to be feeling do it might take me a couple days but I will definetly keep you lovely ladies in the loop. Happy healing :) Updated on 17 Jul 2013: I am on the other side. the dr. was amazing e were laughing and joking till the anesthesia knocked me out. She is wonderful. I already started bruising and I'm just a little sore no major pain. I think its more awkward the anything. You have to find a comfy place and stay there. I will try and post pics once I strand up. Hope all of you are doing well Happy healing Updated on 18 Jul 2013: I was too tired and sore to post them then. I will take more after my apt today when they take my garment off. :) Updated on 19 Jul 2013: Taking the garment off to shower freaking hurts. I took a shower yesterday and got so nauseas. It feels like all the support leaves your body and I'm draining like crazy. I'm gonna shower against and post pics if I can stand that long. Yesterday's pain was the worst so far and my swelling is ridiculous. My arms are the worst. :( hope you lady's are doing good and happy healing Updated on 19 Jul 2013: Again not against my IPhone doesn't like posting with fat fingers lol Updated on 19 Jul 2013: I love the way its coming along! where did this butt come from? I cant wait til the swelling goes down so I can see what ill look like :) Updated on 19 Jul 2013: Updated on 20 Jul 2013: I am not taking any pain meds I don't need them. I'm only sore where the bruising is and that's only if it gets touched. I think I'm healing pretty well besides the swelling in my hands. I called the dr about it and left a message she called me back in less then 2 mins. I was shocked!! Anyway just updating for the day hope all you ladies are doing well and happy healing :) Updated on 22 Jul 2013: I think I'm recovering pretty quickly. I am already driving with a foam roller and pretty much doing everything on my own. I was just wondering if any of you ladies have had the bottom of your butt get soft and the top still be hard as a rock? It feels really weird. Hope all of you are doing well :) Updated on 22 Jul 2013: im swollen more then I was right after surgery I hope it goes down im not suppose to look bigger now :( but my butt is getting bigger so that's a plus :) Updated on 24 Jul 2013: I cant believe its been a week and my slope is starting to show and im super excited!! My bruises are healing nicely and are disappearing on my arms. I go to the dr again on Friday to get my stitches removed I cant wait the bug the heck out of me. Also I am so itchy and my best friend is hydrocortisone. How all is well with you ladies :)
After searching for so many doctors I first started to go with getting my procedure done in the Dominican Republic. I even went as far as getting my passport. But due to me having low platelets I was unable to get my tummy tuck in the Dominican Republic. Average people platelets range from 150 to 550, and mine's were 117. So the Dominican republic surgeons decided that they couldn't it. I was Very sad a upset. So I decided to just get my procedure done in California where I live. I've had few consultations in the Los Angeles area and the Inland Empire area. And my decision was to go with Inland cosmetic surgery. My reason for picking Inland cosmetic surgery was because they have an amazing patient coordinator named Debi Hemenway. She was amazing. She answered all my questions and was very respectful. But my main reason for going with Inland cosmetic surgery was because of the cosmetic surgeon Irene Tower. Oh my God y'all she is amazing she answered all my questions listen to me very carefully and helped me to choose what would work best for me. I also noticed that it wasn't about her making a quick Buck off her patients. She was genuinely interested in my well-being and what I wanted and was willing to help me achieve my goal. The whole staff is amazing. They have 2 offices. One in Eastvale and another in Rancho cucamunga. The Rancho cucamunga office is the main office. Very beautiful and comfortable. I have my pre-op On April 27-2018. And surgery date May 9th 2018. I will keep everyone updated on my pre op and my surgery. As well as before and after pictures I'm very excited, nervous and happy. With hopes that my surgery goes great and I achieve the results as planned. Update soon.????
today I had pre op. surgery date is coming soon. I am a fit women manage to have y body where I wanted, yet nothing i can do, no exercise, no foods no anything will make my breast fuller or the excess skin I have on my lower abdomen disappeared. now that I'm done having kids factory close. two bad marriages ended. I feel its my time todo something for me an as Socrates said, “No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” I am ready to see the my body at its full potential and with this procedures complete the master piece I worked so hard to achieve. Updated on 14 Jun 2016: Updated on 14 Jun 2016: This is my ultimate goal Updated on 18 Jun 2016: Pictures from this past November when my boyfriend got me a little bikini :) Updated on 18 Jun 2016: At the pre-op, Dr. Tower said during the procedure she would try 425, 450, and 475cc implants to see what looked best on me according to the agreement of the whole operating team. I like that because it means it's not just one person and their own ideas. Updated on 18 Jun 2016: Good afternoon Realself! I'm Cameron, Esme's boyfriend. Esme and I were talking, and she was awesome enough to encourage me to post on her review anything from a guy / boyfriend point of view. I'll be straightforward about my thoughts and try not to mince words because I, like all of you, researched this site habitually for months. So far, this site has been invaluable with the amount of information I've uncovered during my investigation :) A little about me: I was in the medical field in the military for a few years and now I'm in public safety for the last several years. I consider myself very familiar with the human body and I, like Esme, workout regularly to stay in shape for my job as well as overall health. From the first second I saw Esme, I was awe-struck with her looks. She hasn't posted a face pic, but she is really HOT. I hit the jackpot when she actually started talking to me and her personality is every bit as beautiful as she is. She's a loving mother, works very hard, exercises damn near everyday, eats correctly, and we both secretly want the zombie apocalypse :) . I call her my Bunny, or Hunnybunny :-D Back on track.... when she told me she wanted a BA and possibly a Tummy Tuck (TT), I looked at her and said to the effect "uhhh... you're beautiful as you are now." She then explained her reasoning behind wanting the procedures (see her initial post for details). I found her thoughts reasonable, and of course I would support her 100%. (Guy Brain Says, "YES!!! A super hot woman with nice fake boobs!! SCORE"). To be clear, the procedures were 100% her idea and I would be completely satisfied with her staying as she is now. Finding her was like finally getting a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette (my some-day dream car). Her wanting to improve herself is like one day coming out the the garage and my Corvette magically morphed into the C7R Racing Edition Corvette...has a bigger engine, upgraded brakes, tires, and suspension, etc. I'm obviously going to enjoy it to the max. So, I've been researching like mad to find diet tips for post-op, sleeping accessories to help her sleep on an elevated angle, that Arnica Montana stuff, front-zip sports bras, a boudoir photography joint to properly capture her beauty once she has "dropped and fluffed", and a whole mess of other info. A tip for Guys: if you have insecurities, or other self-confidence issues, fix it. Your significant other is going to get hotter and she will garner more looks and other attention from other men. Remember guys, we're all wired the same: Men like boobs. Men see boobs, and look at them. Don't be dumb and get upset at your woman for looking good. Take it as a compliment your gal is one of God's beautiful creations, and you're lucky enough to have her at your side. Enough ramblings for now... be safe out there folks. Updated on 29 Jun 2016: Cameron here for Esme. Well, Esme and I spent yesterday at Glen Ivy Spa Down in Corona to relax, play in the stinky sulphur mineral pools, saline pools, hot/cold pools, cover each other in mud, and bake dry in assorted saunas. After the Great Detox and all that, we relaxed the rest of the day and whatnots. This morning at 6 AM we arrived at the surgery center, which is in the same building at the doctor's office. The surgical staff advised her to take one of the little anti-nausea/ anti-anxiety pills prior to arrival. We filled out the final paperwork and the nurse took Esme back to the surgical area at about 6:30am. The surgery was slated to start at about 6:45 and it was to take roughly 2-ish hours. So, she's gettin everything done to become "Esme 2.0" as she says :) More updates to come. Take care. Cameron Updated on 29 Jun 2016: Updated on 1 Jul 2016: Esme has been generally sleepy since she's been on the pain killers and muscle relaxers. She's been eating well. I've been cooking up some good chicken and thin cut steak with lots of salads. The only intense pain she was having was when the layers of compression wraps were on and she was getting bad upper back pain. Yesterday we went to the doctor to have the compression wraps removed, and to check her general condition. All I gotta saw is WOWWWWW!!!. Dr. Tower might be a petite woman, but she has artists hands!!. With the mini-tummy tuck, there's some swelling, but the incision is likely going to be covered by a bikini bottom. The breasts are sitting high as standard, but they still have a good "boob" shape even now. The implant size ended up being Mentor 475cc smooth, round, high profile on both sides. More pics in a bit. Updated on 1 Jul 2016: Updated on 3 Jul 2016: Today im feeling all kinds of bad. Breast feel heavy a implants haven't dropped so they looked deformed. My stomach is super swollen all around i feel 4 months pregnant. Just all around thinking what did i do i was perfectly fine where i was feeling. Called my doctor she said everything is normal. So. Just not a happy camper at this point. Esme Updated on 7 Jul 2016: Back to work today. Feeling a bit sluggish trying not to push to hard but. Recuperating well, been healthy and extremely fit prior to helps alot. Firts couple of days went thru some depression just adjusting to looking different and not been my energizer self affected me alot. I had researched BA alot i knew the initial results were going to be what to expect. I was k with that, feeling my breast hard very high and prominent towards my upper chest shoulders. My mini tummy tuck however took me for a shocker. I work out alot and already had pretty flat small stomach only thing i had or wanted fix was the loose excess skin on bottom belly. The day after my surgery when my boyfriend took off my wrap, i was floored. Completely scared and kinda of disgusted by how extremely swollen and in my head fat i looked to the day before surgery. That sunk my self-esteem to the floor. To the point i just didn't want to go any where or even see my boyfriend. Plus wearing my restraint wrapped made it horribly hard to find something to wear without been to notice it underneath. Talked to my surgeon other surgeons did research fund out totally normal wil get better returned to normal will tighten and be noticeable in about 3 to 6 months. So. Once i let it sink in and accepted it came to terms with it it's not forever simply the transition period and this to shall pass. yesterday and today more optimistic today is a week since my mommy makeover. I know I'll be back to my busy bee self soon. Although i have to rewire my brain to the idea of not been able to workout everyday my high intensity workouts for a while and settle for making sure i eat as healthy as possible and start by walking. I think that has been one of the hardest adjustments. As well as not feeling 100% confidant peppy self which makes it hard around my boyfriend. He is the most wonderful amazing loving supportive partner. Took care of me day and night. Cooked. Showered me dress me firts couple of days set alarms at night made sure i took my meds. It was really hard for him this past couple of days me feeling completely unsexy to push him away. He supported me but also kicked me in the butt figuratively to snap out of it and let me know he adored me prior to does now in transition phase and will at the end results. So. Mind over matter. Things are starting to be back to normal. Updated on 7 Jul 2016: This was firts time i saw the results of BA Updated on 7 Jul 2016: This are some pictures of my body stomach prior to. Why the inflammation the day after shocked me and made me feel completely self conscious. Ladies who are fit previous to your mommy makeover be mentally to see what might of already been a flat muscular stomach be big and bloated looking after. Updated on 13 Jul 2016: Good Afternoon Realselfers! Cameron here..... So, yesterday, Esme told me she wanted to try on some bras just for fun to get an general idea of what her post-op size was. Of course I was all in and all kinds of excitement was brewing within me. Off we went to a local Victoria's Secret. Esme said she had never been sized at VS. I contacted one of the gals there, informed them of the recent augmentation and they assisted with great customer service. So, the sizing.... 32DDD!!! I completely had the most ridiculously huge smile on my face :-D She tried on various bras, and she looked absolutely stunning. I ended up getting her a bralette which was on sale. We then went to a couple clothing places and she tried on some dresses that you pretty much can't wear without fake boobs LOL. And she looks like a dream... see photos :) Updated on 13 Jul 2016: Updated on 13 Jul 2016: Updated on 18 Jul 2016: Esme and I went to her 3 week follow up today with Dr. Tower. Everything on my Bunny is healing correctly and she looks so wonderful. Dr. Tower put on another strip of the waterproof surgical tape on the TT incision site and sent us on our way. After a light lunch, we commenced with some adult activities where Esme asked me to take a picture for an update that showed her whole front, minus her lower ladyparts. Thus far, the swelling in her abdomen she had is about 80-90% gone because she is now back on a regular, um, potty schedule which was causing a good amount of the bloating. All in all, we are doing the breasts massages as ordered by the doctor and everything is going swimmingly. Take care
Tummy tuck options were fine, only concern is, She has suggested to have a lift done and implants in a separate procedure if I plan on going larger then 500cc, which, I most likely am. I am considering 600cc, but don't want two procedures. She offered instructions on how to make rice implants to try out at home. Anyone else encounter the same??
I'm finally going to do this TT, BA, J lift and Lipo... After losing 40lbs I really need this! I'm so happy I found you guys.. I'm so scared, I have bad anxiety! My procedure is not until the 25th of June and I already can't sleep.. I love reading everyone's stories it has definitely given me peace of mind and a better understanding on what to expect. Can you guys just help me prepare a little better. What I need to purchase in order to have a good recovery.. Updated on 23 Jun 2015: Yikes it's almost time.. I'm filled with different emotions.. Worried, scared and excited! But I'm ready and prepared! I know my hubby, mommy and 2 daughters will take good care of me! I'm just going to let them take care of me! I'm focusing on results!! Can't wait! Mommy makeover will be a success. ???????? Updated on 25 Jun 2015: Surgery went well! Now to start the recovery process. Currently I'm just feeling a lot of pressure in my chest. In the tummy tuck area, I feel burning sensations. I'm staying on top with all the medications.
Hello I've been reading on so many of these stories and it has made feel a little more comfortable doing this but I'm still so nervous at times! I'm doing this because I have loose skin on my tummy and I know I will not be able to get rid off with exercise. I need help on what to do for the recovery, would it really be that painful?? Updated on 10 Nov 2014: OMG I'm so nervous and scared lol my big day is Nov 12 and I don't know what to expect! I'm trying to get all errands done today and tomorrow but it's so hard because I'm just thinking about my bid day! I really hope everything goes well and that I love my results. I've been waiting for this for a long time!! Any last minute advice?? I'm shopping today and tomorrow for all my goodies and some market but I really don't know what to eat after recover I will add some before pictures soon
If you received your injections within the last day or so, it’s likely this is temporary swelling that should resolve. If the droopiness persists, it may indicate that the filler was improperly placed, with the bulk of the product resting to one side. In that case, I would recommend contacting your provider to correct the asymmetry and droopiness or, depending on the product that was injected, have the product dissolved. Alternatively, it may be worth seeking help from another physician; it’s important to always choose an experienced surgeon. Good luck!
