Dr. Brahme is absolutely amazing! My journey began in 2014. I first had him do breast augmentation with a lift after having my daughter and they looked beautiful. I then insisted on having them bigger! He and his staff told me the risks and that I would regret it. I was persistent lol. They still looked very good, but were ENORMOUS! I started having complications, so I had him give me a reduction. Ultimately, I decided to have them removed due to health issues and they look amazing! No lift! I just cannot believe how gifted Dr. Brahme is. I feel healthy and confident and I would never go anywhere else. I trust him more than anyone. He definitely knows what he’s doing when it comes to breasts! He’s got an incredible gift! Not only him, but all of his staff. Karina, and all of the nurses in the OR and out who work in the office. Even the anesthesiologist Dr. Haas! I’ve even gone in just to say because they’re all so supportive and kind. I feel like they’re family lol
3 week post op of Breast augmentation with lift...lipo on inner thighs flanks hips and back...6 years ago he did my Tummy Tuck :)) My results are unbelievable. The entire staff is like family. Most importantly, I had 0 complications with all of my procedures. I am a brand new woman inside an out! Dr.Brahme is the man you want to see
I really hope it helps with the saggy skin under my butt, I use to weight over 200 pounds. I lost a lot weight now I feel like no matter how thin I am or how hard I work out I can get extra bags of fat off. I’m just wondering if it’s worth it ? Did you see noticeable difference under neath you’re butt? Updated on 18 Feb 2018: :) Updated on 20 Feb 2018: Okay so today ill be updating before pictures in the bright light, have my hubby help Me out so you ladies can see what I’m Really working with ! I’m going to be getting lipo on my outer thighs and inner also my Flanks. Then I’ll Be have fat transfer to my buttocks. I’m Wondering what areas I should ask him To put the fat. After you see my photos if you have any insight on what would look amazing let know ! Even thought it’s my choice and my body still like to hear opinions! I do eat really healthy and work out 5 to 6 days a week. I have had two kids one of them gained 80 Pounds during my pregnancy. Attached are a few of my dream booty and I do work out like crazy . So I feel like once I have this and add in all my leg days and lifting heavy I’ll get that perfect body I’ve always wanted ! Updated on 28 Feb 2018: Two days before my Surgery Updated on 3 Mar 2018: So I was went under woke up felt like I got hit by a bus, my ass was on fire. Also started my period before surgery so I’m really bloated. Ne ways I came home, puking for hours and I couldn’t pee up to 7 hours. I’ve has other surgeries I will say this kinda one of the most painful ones. Especially the first day ! Now I’m feeling better after 24 hours. I haven’t puked and I’m finally peeing regularly! Add some photos of me in my dressing right after. Updated on 3 Mar 2018: I loving the result my surgeon definitely knows what he’s doing!!! I’m so happy like all the pain yesterday was totally worth it !!! I know I’m still swollen isn’t my end look ! I’m still going to work out lift and start walking soon slowly. Updated on 3 Mar 2018: Had to clean my garments today my nurse told me it was fine as long as I’m not walking Around... Updated on 12 Mar 2018: I loving the results this is without working out !!! I can’t wait to start my working out with this I know I’ll have the body I’ve always dream for and worked my ass off for in the gym too! Updated on 12 Mar 2018: My bottom before Updated on 12 Mar 2018: Still lots of bruising and marking from Surgery but looking amazing Updated on 18 Mar 2018: Pros so far took alittle so really see my shape cause of the swollen, but day gets better. Also I recommended you buy few extra more pricey garments, because it’s all about the garment ! I’ll attach a photo of the special garment I went with, it’s like medical approved for the surgeries. Way way more controllable then the ones that were provided. Plus you must wear for six weeks I change mine every two days. I have four of them ! Also these are without working out plan hitting the gym slowing back into it in matter of two weeks. I’ll post updates! Updated on 22 Mar 2018: Sooo pretty Updated on 22 Mar 2018: Not even week post opt to tomorrow Updated on 25 Mar 2018: Now to before see difference my waist looks smaller and all my fat on my sides are gone! I can’t wait to work out Updated on 30 Mar 2018: Updated on 30 Mar 2018: Happy Updated on 7 Apr 2018: Updated on 12 Apr 2018: Updated on 27 Apr 2018: Post opt and lots of training and diet
Dr. Brahme is definitely the doctor to go to. I highly recommend him. His assistant Christina is amazing she took care of everything and made me feel comfortable. I'm 7 months post op and I still love my results, gave me a very natural look. After care was phenomenonal. They answered all my calls and Dr. BRAHME was available to answer all my questions. Only regret I have is not going sooner .
Hi ladies! I've been looking at your pics and reading your stories for the last year, at least. Well, I finally have the courage to share my pics and have scheduled my surgery for 1/27/16. I'm terrified! I have had many surgeries throughout my life, but for some reason (maybe it's becoming a mom and having someone else's well-being to think about other than my one) I'm scared to death of not coming out of this. Short back story, I've been married for almost 10 year (this November!). I'm 43. I had my only son at 35. About a year after having my son, my body went crazy. I began gaining and losing 40+ pounds over and over again. My boobs grew huge (I had a BA about 10 yrs ago but the girls doubled in size). I started have pitting edema on my lower extremities. I became terribly depressed. I saw many doctors who all told me it was all in my head, I had post-partum depression, etc. I knew my body and something wasn't right. (I am a former ER nurse and was pissed when no one was listening to me!) I was pretty much written off as crazy. One day I started lactating. I thought, enough. I went to Cedars Sinai, saw a specialist and one visit and an MRI later, was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor. It's been a roller coaster since. But I've been stable for a couple years. My boobs never went back down and my belly is a disaster. I am scheduled for a full TT, breast lift plus implant replacement (smaller and silicone), and some light lipo of flanks. I'm going back to the same PS who did my implants years ago. He did a great job the first time and I love his staff so I figured, why waste my time looking elsewhere. Anyway, here's my body in it's sad current condition. I have had numerous abdominal surgeries starting at age 12, including exploratory laparoscopies, open laparotomies, and one c/s; hence the disfigured way my belly hangs due to incisions. I used to have a perfectly flat tummy, never did ab work. Those days are long gone, but hopefully not for long! Updated on 13 Nov 2015: I wanted to push this surgery out as far as possible but at the same time I want it done as soon as possible. Work is pulling me in a direction to have it done sooner rather than later. I've been trying to lose weight, keeping a food journal, exercising daily, but my body is fighting against me every day. It just doesn't want to drop weight. So, I'm going to move forward with surgery and accept whatever comes with it. Hopefully with my midsection returning to something more normal for me, the rest of my body will follow. With years of hormonal issues plaguing my weight, I may have to accept that I have a new normal. I may never get back to my weight pre-pregnancy, but I will make the best of what I have now. I will look better after surgery than I do now, and I could use a good dose of confidence moving into the new year. You ladies inspire me every day and I sincerely thank you for sharing your journeys. I've given up on miracles but I'm happy with vast improvement. :-) Updated on 2 Dec 2015: I've been super strict on my eating and exercising. I have exactly a 7 pound loss to show for it. Not very impressive but age and hormone issues are no joke. The struggle is real! My goal is to lose at least another 10 before surgery on 1/15. Not going to be easy with so many holiday parties, lunches, and dinners this month. Ugh! But I can do it!!! Updated on 4 Jan 2016: I'm down more than 17 pounds and my boobs and belly look exactly the same as my initial posted pics. This is precisely why I'm having this surgery! Keeping my expectations realistic but secretly hoping that my mid-section turns out amazing! If I can confidently rock a bikini this summer, it will be the first time in almost 10 yrs! It is my goal. I can do it! If not, there's always full body lipo! =)~ Updated on 5 Jan 2016: Yesterday evening I went by my bank to get my cashier's check for surgery. I had it made out to LJCSC. Pretty obscure, so I thought. The bank teller proceeds to say loudly, "I know this place! I get emails from them all the time. My friend had her nose butchered by Dr. Brahme there. Do you mind if I ask what you are having done?" I was seriously shocked! There were several people in line behind me. Very audible conversation to anyone within 15 feet. Then she said the manager needed to approve the amount. The manager started chiming in about what kind of plastic surgery I'm having, etc. I am not a shy person. I don't really care if the world knows what I'm doing. But I did find it entirely unprofessional for the bankers to say a word out loud about it! If she recognized the facility, she really should have kept her mouth shut or talked quietly. I'm sorry that happened to her friend, I'm pretty sure her friend is the one who has bashed Dr. Brahme all over the internet. But I am 100% confident in what he's doing to me, so I couldn't care less what their opinions are. Still rattled me a bit! Updated on 5 Jan 2016: Blood drawn-check. Meds: Keflex-check. Phenergan suppositories-check. Valium-check. Percocet-check. Fragmin-check. Has anyone else been prescribed Fragmin? I've never even heard of it, but it's an anticoagulant that I will inject x 5 days post-op to prevent blood clots. I was very happy to hear that my PS uses exparel so I'm hoping I won't need so much of the narcotics. Need to pick up the arnica and some more pillows and I'll be good to go. Stripping down and having pictures taken from every angle was loads of fun. OMG. Not. Mortifying moment. "Do you mind taking off your panties?" (for pics) I had to force myself to stay put and do what I was told! I told the office about my experience at the bank yesterday and reiterated that I totally defended them. So now I just sit and wait, in exactly 10 days I will be on the flat side. I can't believe it. We talked a lot about my boobs. He will see if just a lift and explant removal will achieve what I want, but most likely a small (200ish cc) implant will be placed so I get the upper pole perkiness I want. I'll be sent home w/ a foley catheter and will have a f/u appt the very next day (Saturday) to make sure blood flow is re-established. If anything looks weird, like necrosis setting in, they use nitroglycerin to dilate the vessels and get things moving. That was news to me, but glad they are vigilant about that. I love this office. Everyone is so nice. Countdown is on! Oh, and at least I started my period yesterday so I won't have to worry about that come surgery day! Updated on 16 Jan 2016: Wow. Waking up yesterday was brutal. One of the unlucky ones where pain was so bad they almost put me in the hospital. Not sure why since I've had plenty of surgeries and none were as tough as this The staff was amazing. I made it home around 7:30pm and finally got pain semi under control around 2am. Saw surgeon this morning and my hubs snapped this shot. Got a better pain med prescription and am moving around a little better. Decided to keep foley in until this evening. So nice to not have to get up to pee. Majority of pain was from breast lift, barely any from stomach. I've had a breast aug before so not sure why this turned out so incredibly painful. Again, much better today. Now most pain in stomach muscles. Hope things keep getting better from here! Updated on 16 Jan 2016: Updated on 17 Jan 2016: Going to shower today. I'm sure that will feel great. Drains not putting out much. Removed foley last night. Trying to remind myself it's only day 2 post op. I can feel the muscle repair the most. When I sneezed I thought I might explode so I totally feel for you ladies that had coughing fits! Will post pics of new boobs after shower. Love them already! Updated on 17 Jan 2016: Shower was nice but not easy. Hubs has been a gem. Updated on 19 Jan 2016: Today has been good. I think I got all my sadness, regret, depression, etc out on days 1-2. Today I'm home alone. Showered, dressed, snapped a pic, and am watching Game of Thrones from the beginning since I have nada else to do. Hope you ladies are recovering well! Updated on 21 Jan 2016: I feel amazing today. No more pain meds. Drains out. Nurses said I'm doing far better than most at this stage. It definitely made the first two days of pure hell worth it to be progressing so quickly now. I sent an edible arrangement to my PS office to thank them for taking impeccable care of me. Belly button is looking great and it's so wonderful not being a slave to the drains. Felt no pain when they came out. I expected the worse so that was a pleasant surprise. Next post op appt in one week for belly button sutures to come out. Hope things continue to heal and no steps backwards from here on out! Happy day RS sisters!!! Oh, I had hip/flank lipo and despite a lot of bruising, I've had zero pain from it. Updated on 22 Jan 2016: I can't believe this is my body in a tank top! Anyone considering this surgery, I say go for it! I am so excited to be able to wear a fitted shirt with confidence again. It's been way too long, too many years wasted being so insecure about my stomach and giant boobs. I weighed myself. Down 5 lbs from surgery day. Not trying to lose weight at this point but can't eat very much. Protein shakes are key post-op. Updated on 27 Jan 2016: Have some swelling but nothing major. Starting to see where a little lipo revision might be necessary just on left flank. Might just be swelling. My belly button still oozes a lot. Have f/u appt tomorrow so they will check it out. Drove for first time this morning. It was no big deal so I'm confident I'll return to work on Monday. Can't wait to get all the tape removed and see my scars. The pics I added are with no bra or binder and wearing same shirt pre and post for comparison. So glad to have my ginormous boobs gone and nice flat tummy to go with my new appropriately sized boobs! Updated on 28 Jan 2016: Hi RS sisters. Saw PS today. I'm healing great. Tape removed. A few sutures removed. I feel pretty good at least until about 1pm and then I'm wiped out for the rest of the day. For those who had MM like me, how were your energy levels? When did you go back to work? I have a desk job so it's not physically demanding but it is mentally demanding. My brain feels like mush by the afternoon and I'm not even doing anything! Hmmm...Maybe that's why...perhaps going back to work will make me feel better. I'm so confused! Updated on 30 Jan 2016: Ladies, please remind me that this shall pass. Started my period today and my abdomen looks like I'm 4 months preggo. This sucks. I know this is part of the process but damn I'm having a hard day. Not to mention my in laws are visiting today and my step MIL is driving me crazy!!!! She never stops talking about her weight. Says inappropriate/rude things all the time. I've been told recently she has early Alzheimer's but she's been this way for ten years so I don't know. For example, when I was 8 months pregnant with my son, she said "wow are you having twins?! How are you going to lose all that weight?!" (She had been to my ultrasound and knew full well I wasn't having twins. I gained 40 lbs, excessive but not horrible) [RS bleep] like that comes out of her mouth and today I am just not in the mood to take it. So I'm venting here instead of saying something I will regret later. End rant. Thank you. Better now. I think I'm more bummed because I've had minimal swelling until now. I guess this is the infamous swell hell?!?! Ok. Rant over for real. :-) Updated on 5 Feb 2016: I am mostly posting these pics for myself. I want to see the progress every week and it's not easy to notice by looking at yourself. My pics are in the same grey tank for reference. I think I look pretty much the same. Added an under boob shot so ladies can see the scars from the lift if interested. Feeling better than I was last weekend. Back to work 3/4 time this week. Sitting at a desk sucks. Makes me super stiff. Guess I should get up more through the day. Definitely really swollen at the end of each day. Patience is not my strong suit. Updated on 5 Feb 2016: I am mostly posting these pics for myself. I want to see the progress every week and it's not easy to notice by looking at yourself. My pics are in the same grey tank for reference. I think I look pretty much the same. Added an under boob shot so ladies can see the scars from the lift if interested. Feeling better than I was last weekend. Back to work 3/4 time this week. Sitting at a desk sucks. Makes me super stiff. Guess I should get up more through the day. Definitely really swollen at the end of each day. Patience is not my strong suit. Updated on 5 Feb 2016: Updated on 6 Feb 2016: Updated on 12 Feb 2016: Nothing exciting to report. I'm super swollen by the end of the day. My ab muscles are really tight. And I'm pretty convinced I will need some lipo revision on my left flank. Nothing major. Scars are healing well. Ready to be a little further down the road but happy each day I feel better. I hate the abdominal binder. My PS doesn't use CG's as far as I know. The binder is pretty thrashed and causes wrinkly indentations all over my core from bunching up. They said I can go to spanx in another week or two. Updated on 19 Feb 2016: I had a f/u visit w/ my PS yesterday. I got rave reviews and don't have to see him again for 4 months! Yay! I'm very impressed with how well my breast incisions look. You can barely see them. The TT incision is not looking quite as good but I'm sure it will get there. I have to wear the dreaded binder for 2 more weeks but can use Spanx if preferred. Yes, that is preferred! My clothes, bras especially, no longer fit so I'm going shopping this weekend! I have been instructed to wear underwire bras from now on so the ladies don't go south again. Green light to exercise, minus ab work. The painful swelling is definitely gone but still have some swelling, more so on the left side than the right. Hoping that resolves as the lymphatic channels heal. I'm sure it will. No biggie. I'm just being a picky PITA right now! Oh, and PS said to start massaging my BB to keep it from closing up. This just creeps me out. Any suggestions? He said to use a little vaseline and massage it/stretch it out. Ugh, is this really necessary? Happy Friday sisters! Updated on 26 Feb 2016: Almost back to normal. Still feel REALLY tight when I stand/sit up straight. When did this start feeling normal for you ladies? Updated on 4 Mar 2016: Positives: I look way better than before. My belly button is finally looking happier. My clothes are all mostly too big. I'm finally back to the gym for the most part (no ab work). Negatives: My ab scar seems to be lagging behind in the fading department. I realize it's only been 6 weeks but I usually heal much faster. I still have swelling and the tightness, OMG, the tightness. It feels like it will never feel normal. I'm still wearing my binder most of the day for comfort reasons. Also, I feel like my boobs look much bigger naked than they do in clothes. I actually really like the way they look in tanks and tops but when I look at a naked pic of myself I'm surprised at how big they look. They feel great and totally natural. I used to be able to feel my saline water balloons and hated them. Even with these silicone implants, these boobs feel totally natural. Now I must get my ass back in shape! Happy Friday ladies! Updated on 12 Mar 2016: I stopped wearing my binder except at night. I think it's helped allow my muscles to loosen up a bit. Updated on 29 Jun 2016: I wish I could say I've done better regarding my fitness program, but life has sure gotten in the way the last few months. Regardless, I'm very happy with my MM. I wanted to show my updated scars as they really have come a long way. I've never used any scar therapy and I think they are looking really good considering just a few months ago, it was still very red. My stomach definitely has loosened up but I think only I can tell. I still have moments where it feels really tight and ab work is not easy. Good thing my stomach is hard as a rock even w/out sit-ups! I had my last PS visit about a month ago. No more follow ups needed. I might have a small revision done to one side that seems to still bulge very slightly more than the other. It's only noticeably when I wear jeans and a fitted t-shirt, and probably only I notice it! My PS not to even consider it until 1 yr post. That's all ! I hope you ladies are all doing well! Updated on 11 Aug 2016: This will probably be my final MM update unless something extraordinary happens. But honestly, after about the 3 month mark, nothing really worth mentioning happens. You look and feel like a different person, clothes that you would have never worn before drape your body perfectly, and yes, you just might rock a bikini for the first time in decades! (I'm still a pretty modest person so no string bikinis for me. But no more one pieces EVER!) For anyone on the fence, just do it. Do your research first, find a great board certified PS, don't go for the cheapest! That is basically asking for trouble. I could not be happier, just like many of my RS sisters who had this done around the same time!
my motivation was a leg injury I got about seven years ago from a motor cycle pipe burn and I wanted to have the burn filled in with sone fat transfer taken from my waist and back area through liposuction well one thing led to another abd well over an hour consultation the doctor suggested that may not compete be satisfied with the Lipo results Unless I have a full tummy tuck. I was hoping to just get the lipo and Perhaps kill more than one birds with one stone. I had so many other issues with my stomach zipping up my skin and my jeans always feeling full and bloated I never thought this could be an answer to any of that So I decided that I would just take the plunge . After long hard thinking about it , several weeks and also contemplating A lot of research and keeping in mind The long recovery and the pain involved I decided I would bite the bullet and go for it . I can't believe I didn't do this 30 years ago, especially the tummy tuck part... I'm not a big woman I'm actually quite small and shapely but I was always worried about wearing anything too revealing or tight and I haven't worn a swimsuit in over 25 years. All that has changed and I'm excited to do things I haven't done in a long time... Now that I found a format to tell my experience I will post pictures and progress from the beginning until now. I'll try to post better photos of my leg it's hard to see in the pictures before but I'm very pleased with what it looks like right now the doctor said it may need to have a little more fat transfer in about six months to make it perfect.... I'm not really looking for perfection and I don't really know where he'll get the fat from but I'm willing to take a look at it in six months however I'm so pleased with the tummy tuck and being that my age is 62 I thought it would be a lot more difficult time than It has i'll keep the updates coming in the photos. Don't get me wrong it has been a walk in the park and there are days that I just cried because I didn't have the results right away but six weeks To even a year in the span of my rest of life is not very long to recover. Updated on 27 Jun 2015: Good morning All, A beautiful day in SanDiego i'm ready to get up and go to the San Diego fair an event I look forward to every year and going multiple times , however this year I haven't been able to go as much and stay as long.... Even though when I get there I feel okay I still just temper myself and make sure that I don't overdo it , however this morning I woke up with a specific pain in my upper abdomen right below my chest and itching on my legs where the lipo suction was performed. The pain is a grabbing sort of pain but not excruciating...I will wait a couple of hours to see if I just slept wrong and then decided on my fair going activities... Stay tuned... on the next post I want to give you my suggestions regarding the plastic surgery comments and how you can work around them. Updated on 30 Jun 2015: While posting a few pictures of my tummy first thing in the morning it feels flat and not swollen I also have picture of the scar I feel like it's coming along real well. You will see a couple of photos of my leg that was filled in due to a burn injury years ago and I feel pretty good about that too it's not perfect but it's very happy with it posting some pictures of my spider veins that were not there before the surgery and also a photograph of me when I'm bending over first thing in the morning I'm not sweating it all. Towards the middle of the day there's a couple of pictures of me in a full-length mirror and the swelling has returned to my lower belly. Feel a little discouraged today feel like I need to be feeling better than I am, I feel depressed and sad and have no idea why...I should be over the moon...does anyone else have these feelings and why? and then I read comments from other peoples journey and don't see much about the emotional side however This is been a great forum and very educational as well.... Updated on 30 Jun 2015: Updated on 4 Jul 2015: Good morning All, I have been searching other websites and blogs and have come to the conclusion that there are not very many women over 60 that have ventured into getting a TT. So give yourself a big pat on the back, if you can reach... Now for a little update on myself I went in for my six week check up my PS said not to get into the sun this summer don't push the recovery and if I'm tired rest, if I have have energy use it wisely..I asked him about the spider veins and he referred me to a specialist...the fat transfer on my leg has a large vein that he felt should be looked at so I won't have clots issues...other than that I feel as long as a person is healthy and willing to put in the recovery time.the results can be amazing.. Updated on 6 Jul 2015: Hello my TT friends, I'm going to post a few pictures seven weeks swelling gone down quite a bit but the doctor The swelling should continue to deflate but expect days when I feel as if I regressed three weeks... Then I posted pictures of the scar and the tape over the scar with the box. I ordered the scar tape from Amazon. The tape comes into different sizes I used the very narrow tape when my scar was fresh and over the last week I have graduated up to the larger one to give me a flatter overall look It's inexpensive , delivered in two days... The other one called scar zone I picked up at CVS , excellent, it is clear so it does show the scar through the tape but I like that because it shows me the healing... I alternate back-and-forth, you can reuse the tape as long as you wash them both gently . Both items have given me a very flat scar am truly convinced without this I may have a few bumps. I plan to wear the tape for at least a year The surgery cost a lot of money and the recovery is brutal and if I can get as close to my expectations as I can then I will never regret one moment or one dime... The photos posted will have my Sideview, front view my back my leg from a burn, my scars and scar therapy tape. I also you Palmer cocoa butter for my belly button and scars when they start to itch and a dab of bio oil I got those from Walmart every night just before bed I do a very gentle light finger massage to keep it flattened out and to reduce the fluid in the scar area I completely baby myself and you should too Updated on 11 Jul 2015: Good morning my friends, ...Help.... I'm still in awe over the fantastic job my PS did on my tummy but I don't think my legs have been as fortunate...my left leg is better than the right but the bumps are so ugly I won't wear short shorts. I'm almost 9 weeks PO My PS 2 weeks ago said they should get better but I'm not seeing improvement. I will post some photos and if anyone has experienced this please comment...it always helps to not feel alone...thanks and hugs from SanDiego Updated on 11 Jul 2015: Here are the photos I promised as you can see the lumps...and dark areas I'm very discouraged over that...anyone else have similar experience ? Updated on 19 Jul 2015: Hi friends here are a few photos of my scar and my swelling there is also a photo of the life of on my leg.... One thing I'm worried about is that the lump won't go away and that there is skin discoloration... It looks like bruises... Has anybody experience this kind of skin change? I also got quite a few spider veins , I had no idea that veins woukd just pop out. Ugh ... It's like one thing leads to another got me a little discouraged...I'm going to get the veins fixed in about a month along with a few varicose veins I still have quite a bit of swelling on my lower part of my abdomen but week by week it seems to be getting a little better. I will have three good days where I have lots of energy and one day when I'm wiped I sure hope this is normal... One other thing I'd like to mention is that I get horrible backaches when I sit or Lay down Has anyone experienced that? also I'd like to know if anyone has a difficult time knowing how to posture their body... Updated on 8 Sep 2015: Hi All, It's been a bit since I've posted photos so here I go and although I'm not where I feel I should be in the (feel good scale) it looks as if I'm healing as fast as some of the other 60+ TT community members on this site...so glad I have you all, seriously this weekend was brutal, after being in the hot sun I thought I was going to explode with swelling.....the pain is mostly in my back in fact I even bought a new bed hoping it will help with my back issues..I've never had lower back problems until TT so I'm hoping it just temporary as I get used to my new posture...any way because I'm on the thin side only 122 lbs I think the swelling just shows more any little bulge at all makes me look preganant...so there is a downside for being thin...argh...I'm still wearing compression even though my DR. Said I didn't need to, it just feels better especially in the evenings.one thing I have learned is I have to listen to my body, there is almost always a reason I'm in pain and then I try not to repeat the same activities.that put me in discomfort, so for the time being Im healing but ..."very little by slow,ly"....guess that's ok just for today.????
I had a child young. I wanted my body back. I knew that the only cons to this were medical...Which I have had quite extensive experience in. I knew that the pros far outweighed the cons, and nothing was going to get in my way. When I finally decided to go through with what I had been planning since my son was born; all of the research and time spent dreaming, I decided to take the plunge (literally, I can wear plunge tops again!!) Updated on 27 Apr 2015: As requested: Dr. Brahme and I decided on 650cc Silicone Textured "Gummy-Bear" Implants. I am not entirely sure about the placement, however I am SO happy about how they have settled. I have to say, buying bras is and isn't more fun! I'll tell you why... It makes me smile when I know that Victoria's secrent DOESNT have my bra size...but at the same time..Victoria's secret does not have my bra size!!! I used to love their bras! All's well, though. They have healed wonderfully and I have VERY minimal scarring. Barely noticeable at all!
I had 3 consultations with various plastic surgeons, all came with excellent recommendations. My gut told me Grahme was the right guy. I really cannot say enough about his nurses and staff, the were all so warm and lovely. Grahme phoned me the night of the surgery to check in on me and someone from his office was always checking in. Honestly, this was so SIMPLE! I had a basic facelift and laser under my eyes. After a couple of days I was good to go, but warning, sleeping sucks! OMG, I only took the meds to sleep with my head up high on the pillows. After a week I was out for dinner with my hubby, a bit swollen, but no big deal. I went back to work on day 13 and nobody would ever know. I love how I look so far and cannot wait for the final finish, which I would imagine will be a few more weeks. One thing that is bugging the crap out of me is the scabs that are on my scalp, I want to pick at them but promised my hubby I would not. I will add before and afters in a couple of weeks when I look beautiful:) Updated on 10 Jul 2014: I really wasn't sure if I would put pictures up of myself, but decided that it was unfair to be a taker and not a giver! Here goes: Updated on 11 Jul 2014: Still feel swollen but others day they can't tell. I think they are just being nice. You really can't see scars and the sagging is way better! Taking lots of arnica and all have icky scabs on my head, but is my little secret. Updated on 12 Jul 2014: Day 16, still swollen, but better. Updated on 25 Jul 2014: One month out and feeling so much better. My ears are still very sensitive and I am numb around the sides of my face, but I'm looking so much better.
Dr. Brahme is a VERY talented doctor. I trusted him 100% throughout my surgery. I showed him a photo of what I believed to be the perfect breasts and he made my breasts look exactly that way. I have never been happier with my body and self-esteem. I ended up going 100CC's larger than I anticipated but trusted Dr. Brahme knew what he was doing and couldn't be happier. Honestly, it is all about going to an excellent surgeon because they create the results. I am so happy I chose Dr. Brahme, he is the BEST!
Dr.Brahme and Nurse Christine are absolutely amazing! I went to several different doctors and here it just felt like home. He is very honest and upfront with you, he's sincere about you getting the best results! They're very patient with you and your decisions...I never felt pressured or rushed. They care and look out for your best interest. He has a very honest spirit! I'm excited and looking forward to my surgery in the next couple of months. If you're thinking of getting plastic surgery and want a true example of how a staff and surgeon should treat a patient...check out Dr.Brahme! Updated on 2 Feb 2014: So excited appt. is scheduled date is locked in! March 10! I go in feb 24th for my 2week pre-op appt. Any recommendations on what to do/not to do?! I love working out so I still going to gym right now...any pointers send em my way! Updated on 2 Feb 2014: Updated on 10 Mar 2014: Okay Glamfam! The surgery went well! I only remember looking in my surgeon eyes asking him to pull it super tight lol...LaJolla Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Center staff and Dr.Brahme were so sweet and nice to me and my husband..the entire experience was stress free...also since I been home I've been receiving phone calls from the office and a couple from Dr.Brahme himself. I will keep you posted...oh and yea the drains...they do look a bit weird but not too uncomfortable :) I'll post pics soon but honestly I'm falling asleep as I type this so excuse any typos lol zzzzzz #painmedsarethebomb Updated on 28 Mar 2014: I've been nervous that my tummy isn't super flat right away. It looks amazing anyways but I want to see the full thing you know :)) ..also after the drains came out I had a bit of fluid...the doc was all on in and I noticed a big difference...anyone else felt like this...help me out ppl I'm ready to see all my results lol Updated on 29 Mar 2014: I lost over 100 pounds before I made the ultimate decision to get my TT and MR...and I really feel great about my choice! I'm just so used to working out, so this recovery period is making me feel like I'm gaining...and I'm soooooo ready to see definition in this tummy! :) Updated on 8 Apr 2014: So I wanted everything to go perfect but I ran into seroma... The fluid scared me and at first I was in panic mode, it was my first and only surgery and of course I just thought the worst....but my Dr took card of me and now it's all gone...I was doing visits once sometimes twice a week. But this last friday there was nothing there Thank god! Even I didn't go in I sent in pics so I was basically monitored everyday by the staff. I'm writing this post to let you know that things happen but with the proper care and treatment everything will be just fine, actually I found out that this is very common, so if you feel extra swelling and tightness don't be too scared to ask and defiantly don't wait on any concerns you may have. I love my results and now that the fluid is gone I move around better and now I can actually see my wonderful results!!! Happy headings sweethearts
You appear to be a good candidate for a standard tummy tuck, based on the limited pictures I see. And, yes, a pubic lift is included in my tummy tucks. as for the BBL we would have to examine you and see where you have fat to donat and what your expectations are. Make sure you see a board certified Plastic Surgeon for your consultation.Good LuckJohan Brahme,M.D.La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Dear Jazmine,It is probably to soon to start yoga. I tell my patients they can resume gentle upper body exercise at 4 weeks and lower extremity exercise at six weeks. You have probably either had a little tear or a little bleeding. Ice will help, but you should see your surgeon.Good luckJohan Brahme, M.D.La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Yes, Certainly the two can be done together, Red Alinsod in Laguna does both at the same sitting, Consult with him.Good Luck, Johan Brahme, M.D.
Don't be scared, wound separations like this are not uncommon after tummy tucks. They always heal, but may take some time. Work with your plastic surgeon, I'm sure he or she has your best interests at heart.Good luck.
There can be many causes from some drainage from the belly button, but all need to be evaluated by your surgeon. I would also not use the ab-board at two weeks after surgery. you need more time to heal before exercising. Good Luck
