Hi! I experienced a few issues submitting this review. I am 55 years, gave birth to two kids (32, 29) who gave me 3 beautiful grandkids. Two months prior to my surgery, I began the South Beach Diet. This was my own personal decision, I wanted to loose some weight. I met with Dr. Silverton and his staff, Marissa and Stephanie approximately 2 months prior to my surgery. Dr. Silverton is super nice, explained the whole procedure in detail, asked alot of important questions regarding my lifestyle, and made me feel at ease with the whole situation. Stephanie and Marissa are amazing! Happy, positive, and reassuring! The procedure lasted approximately 5 hours. I did not feel much pain thanks to the pain medication Dr. Silverton injected inside my incision. I will say that the first 48 hours were the worst BUT mostly due to discomfort and lower back pain close to my hips. The pain medication helped tremendously with the pain. I am happy to say that I stopped taking it on the 4th day and have not needed to it since then. I finally went poop on the 4th day. I took a pill once in awhile for muscle spasms. Other than that, it all went will and my support system was AMAZING. Updated on 27 Nov 2019: This morning my gut feeling "told me" to take a pain pill & I ignored it. The tubes were removed this morning and it hurt like a Motherf^cker!!! I cussed up a storm and afterwards the doctor and I were laughing because he told me that he learned a couple of new cuss words. LOL! Prior to him removing the tubes, I asked him if we could take a selfie but I postponed it after feeling that pain. I can't wait to see the end results once swelling goes down. Updated on 7 Dec 2019: Well..., it has been three weeks since my surgery. Dr. Silverton told me to continue wearing the full body garment for another 6 weeks. I still feel tightness around the abdomen area and walk slightly hunched over. I find that sleeping on the recliner is much more comfortable than me bed. Once in awhile I find the need to take a pill for muscle spasms but other than that, I'm trying REALLY hard to get as much rest as possible. Updated on 5 Jan 2020: All is well! I'm finally walking straight, but have to take it easy when it comes to lifting heavy stuff. I must say that the incision from hip to hip looks beautiful! A piece of art! I am totally happy that I had this procedure done!
I'm starting w my TT MR and lipo June 6!! I'm nervous excited scared and every other emotion you can think of! I am 5'2 at 130 lbs, my youngest child is 3, and I am having no more babies!! I have hit my goal weight and am looking forward to being able to see my self as a hot momma and not so washed up! Next year I plan on having a BL and BA but to start w a TT!! Updated on 6 Jun 2016: Well I made it to the flat side!! I am in pain, nothing unbearable until I try to move around but my husband is great w helping!! Haven't seen my tummy yet, I will tomorrow and will be sharing! Updated on 12 Jun 2016: First three days of hell starting to get better drains out tomorrow Updated on 13 Jun 2016: Definitely didn't hurt like I thought it would more of a funny feeing and some pressure like a urine catheter almost! But feel so much better know that they're gone! I'm not restricted as much and feel free. Day 7, and constipation is a mother F#€£%* just trying to push makes my stomach spasm.... I finally went today, but now that the blockage is gone I have loose stool I'm conga ctry running to the bathroom!! ADVICE take stool softener a week pre op and post op NEVER miss a dose.... If you don't go for more than 2 days drink milk of magnesia with tons of water... I really wish I would've listened.... TMI Hemmrhoids have come to haunt me Updated on 15 Jun 2016: A lot of women ask what are things you wish you would've known or did?? Well I'll first off start with I wish I woulda been prepared for the emotional roller coaster that comes along with it..... I heard everything else under the sun.... That I may need or what may Hellen from infection to seromas to constipation.... But this has been by far the hardest emotionally, and on my husband too... I swear it's like I'm frkn pregnant all over, I cry, I laugh, I feel useless, I can't do for my kids the way I normally could... I feel defeated... I feel like I'm super woman why the hell cant I get through this?? Well I can... And I will, but it's going to take time. Good luck Everyday is trial and error.
I am so pleased with the results of my liposuction decision!! It has always been a struggle to go dress shopping because of my boxy flank area. No matter how active you are or what kind of diet regimen you choose there is no way possible to trim down in this area. I feel so excited with my new shape I put on a dress the other day to go out to dinner with my hubby and I actually had curves it's so exciting it was well worth every penny. And I highly recommend Dr Silverton and his staff is so kind and down to earth!! Dr Silverton is also an artist so his skill for his artistic ability really comes in handy when doing the kind of work that he does!
I was so nervous as to have tried lip Aug/Enhancement 3 prior times with 2 different specialist, that I seriously thought about wiping off the numbing creme and bolting out the door! lol. Dr. Silverton was so understanding of this and was up for the challenge of giving me lips, as he did let me know I would be a difficult case because of my or lack of lip structure. I am beyond happy with my results and can't wait to see him again! We went easy , as less is more in some cases but still enough to enhance my lips and make them look gorgeous!! Thank you Dr. Silverton, I can't express enough how happy and good I feel!! I recommend him to anyone looking to enhance your lips, you won't regret it! :)
If anyone needs any plastic surgery the call Dr. Silverton!! He is amazing! Very talanted and professional. His staff is the nicest! He will do wonders for your self esteem. If you want anything done just call him! It's worth it! I was a small A cup pre-op and a full C / small D cup post-op. I had very satisfying results from the surgery. Everything went smooth during surgery and I healed very well and fast!
Hi everyone, I recently had breast augmentation last year July 9, 2013 with Dr. Silverton. I wish I had a picture with my original small breasts but I can't find one! I was about a 34a/34b small perky breasts. I have had no children. I am 5'6" and weigh about 145lbs. I'm very athletic so I weigh a lot because of muscle. Last year I was referred to Dr Silverton and went in wanting a VERY natural look. Going up only a cup size maybe 2. Silverton said I could easily do 400-450cc with the amount of tissue I had but I told him I did not want to be a D cup. So we decided on 325cc. He told me the number one regret with his patients is that they wished they would have went bigger. Well I was stubborn and told him I would not regret it! I was in love with them! 325 was perfect for me and everyone agreed. Fast forward about 8 months and I got so used to them and thought they were too small! My perception on breast size totally changed. What I thought was big was now small lol so weird! I also then encountered some rippling in my right breast near the incision area and you could easily feel it in there if you were to grab it. I was not happy with that so about 10 months later post surgery I went to my doctor to ask what my options were and if going bigger would cause more problems. He mentioned a new implant that is supposed to be better than Mentor. It is called Sientra and their gummy bear is truly gummy bear. If it breaks, it does not leak. Mentor slowly leaks over time. And with that you would think Sientra would feel more firm but surprisingly there was no difference! Silverton had never used Sientra but the reps had been trying to sell him on them for over 5 years. After hearing my concerns, that if going bigger would cause problems and more rippling, he wanted to use the textured Sientra at 440cc HP. It was either 440 or 505 with the textured and we both agreed 505 would be too much and 440 would still give me a natural look. So we went for it! So I had my second procedure 3 days ago, June 9, 2014 and I can definitely tell a difference in size. I was nervous the 440 wasn't going to be big enough and that I wouldn't even be able to tell a difference. My breasts are still swollen so time will only tell how much bigger they really got. When I had my first procedure I had zero pain and discomfort. The day of surgery I felt great and was able to eat solid food and move around no problem. My second surgery has not been the same. I have more pain and discomfort then the last time and I'm thinking it's because the implants are a significant size change. Which I guess is a good sign! Lol.... It's day 3 and I'm feeling better. Still taking norcos and muscle relaxers. Be careful with the norcos! I learned that they cause some serious constipation!! Omg the first procedure I had I was backed up for almost 4/5 days and I took a laxative and it was the worse pain of my life! Worse then the surgery lol.. So now in the AM and PM I take a dulcolax pill. I also drink Metamucil and try and eat a lot of veggies and fruits. Luckily I only went 1 day without going. I will post more pictures as the days go on.... Updated on 13 Jun 2014: Yay finally off muscle relaxers and norcos! I really don't like taking those so I always try taking the minimal amount without being in too much pain. Yesterday I only took a muscle relaxer and today I have no need to take anything but my antibiotics because I'm feeling no serious pain. I started my period the other day so I'm bloated from that too! Lol ugh... But still taking it easy and resting throughout the day. One thing I'm noticing is my left breast incision is more in pain to the touch than the right. Hopefully doesn't mean anything serious. And also, my left chest muscle feels a little more sensitive but I did have this problem/feeling the first time around. My doctor told me it was normal and will go away with time. So hopefully with the bigger implants it will still slowly fade away with time. I have my second appointment next week Tuesday with my doctor so well see what he says. Oh also, I workout 6-7 days a week so sitting still is killing me!! Lol I love working out and lifting weights so not being able to train for 6 weeks is going to suck so maybe he'll give me the OK sooner since this is my second surgery... At least do some cardio on the bike or somethin! Updated on 16 Jun 2014: I went for a 2 mile walk last night and felt ok. My left breast is still having issues. I'm experiencing some muscle spasms especially at night but like I said before I've experienced this before. I did some research last night and found out that some women were having issues with muscle spasms after increasing there activity in the gym. Before I had surgery I was experiencing some more muscle spasms in my left breast and I'm now learning that's from working out harder. I was doing heavy chest workouts twice a week. Didn't have any issues in the gym just was having lil muscle spasms at night. I see my doctor tomorrow so I can't wait to hear what he has to say.
Hello, My name is van! And just set the date for my tummy tuck and lipo. I'm a mother of four 23,19,16,14 and yes it's my turn ! And so nervous even thou its still less than two months! Like many of you I'm tired of this belly and want to look and feel sexy again . I run almost every morning and work out but this belly won't go away. Going to sleep for surgery is my biggest fear. Well I'm so glad I found this site well the office girl Marisa where my dr office is old me about it she was so nice and supportive easy to talk to.And the Dr Silverton is awesome liked him immediately think I asked I'm to many questions thou lol!! Well looking forward to learning a lot from everyone. Updated on 26 Sep 2013: Photos ugh!!!! Updated on 26 Sep 2013: CANT WAIT TO POST...... FLAT SIDE PICS !!!!! Updated on 29 Sep 2013: Well getting closer! Time where did it go sure hope I don't chicken out ! I've been so excited about this and when I see everyone looking so awesome that's what keeps me going and the fact I've wanted this for so long. So must stay strong . Hope everyone is healing and staying healthy prayers to all !!! Updated on 5 Nov 2013: Yes tomorrow is the big day 7am !!! Wish I could calm down thou keep thinking I'm forgetting something!! But I've checked and rechecked everything is done. Wish me luck ;) Updated on 6 Nov 2013: Two hours so excited and scared but happy can't wit till done and I'm home ! Thank you everyone this site had helped me thur this journey happy healing ! Xoxo Updated on 6 Nov 2013: I'm done !! Thank God....I'm home in bed so tired my pain is about -an 9 ...hurting just want to sleep Updated on 10 Nov 2013: Feeling little better Updated on 12 Nov 2013: Ok few more pics have pleating o. The sides and still swollen a lot but feeling better so far today . Shower felt amazing!! Hope everyone doing well ;) Updated on 13 Nov 2013: It's been a week since my surgery ! Typing in the dark can't sleep my back hurts see my ps this am will write back later,happy healing!! Updated on 13 Nov 2013: Few pics this am one week today!! Updated on 13 Nov 2013: Well dr visit went good he said my tummy looked bloated .....I've only gone to bathroom once since last week so hopefully this stuff he gave me will make me feel better. But everything else looks great he said. So time for a nap I'm so tired! Updated on 14 Nov 2013: Yayyyyyyy I went feel like a little kid saying went potty poop ;). And I must say feel better hope can do it again today and my tummy is not so freakin hard it's tight and as I was going I could see my girlfriend down there (female part) now that was weird to finally see it while sitting on the potty happy happy!! But last night my back was hurting so bad was in tears maybe slept three hours I'm so tired. Hope can rest today kids gone to school house quiet except for the yapping yorkies :) happy healing hope everyone doing well ...9 days po. Updated on 17 Nov 2013: Pics on the way .....Still swollen is anyone using ice on there tummy? For the swelling? Updated on 18 Nov 2013: Updated on 19 Nov 2013: Still swollen some !! But before surgery bought lots of cute panties for the months to come can't wait......... BRING IT ON.... Can't get ahead of myself thou just havin little fun! Updated on 19 Nov 2013: Having little fun !! So bored Updated on 19 Nov 2013: I'm going little stir crazy missing my am runs !!! But have to sit my but still....Have a great day everyone time to catch up on scandal!!! Updated on 20 Nov 2013: Off to the two week po!!!! Updated on 25 Nov 2013: Gosh it's Monday where did the weekend go???? Hope everyone is doing ok this am!!!! Just took shower no pics today maybe later. I feel really good thou it will be three weeks on Wednesday can't believe it!!!!! So happy just have to get thur all the swelling and I will. Just happy to be healing lots to do tomorrow the Grocery Store not looking forward to that so need a pedi ! So more rest today and tomorrow busy getting ready for thanksgiving ! Happy healing everyone have a great day.Loves! Updated on 26 Nov 2013: Was gonna show some pics of my scar it's looking so much better three weeks tomorrow but I'm swollen from walking around grocery store.....Hair done and pedi feel like a girl again. Now need to sit my but down!!!!! Updated on 26 Nov 2013: I'm home finally!!!!! Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Just a few early am pics!!! I've really been feeling amazing the last couple of days but I did over due yesterday with shopping because last night around 6pm I was hurting from being swollen. Today I won't be doing much but my scar is looking better it's nice and thin in the front now there is pleating on the sides still where lipo was done and my upper abs above bb is tight very happy but I have no flab below bb no pouch very happy. So I guess just gonna have to wait for all swelling to get better in the up coming weeks no big deal it will go away and I'm so excited to see what I'm gonna look like after all swelling has eased.here are a few pics for now more later!!!!!Three Weeks today:) Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Three weeks Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Three weeks Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Three weeks Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Pic Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Pic Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Pic Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Ok here are more pics!!! now keep in mind I am still swollen and healing but everyday does get better!!!! Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Pic !!!!!! Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Three weeks Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Pic Updated on 27 Nov 2013: More! Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Pic Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Pic Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Wish was flatter but guess I'll get there!!!! Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Can't wait to work these abs!!!! Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Pic Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Ok by for now!!! Xoxo Updated on 27 Nov 2013: Happy Updated on 28 Nov 2013: Happy Thanksgiving to all my sisters here! What a journey so far but even with all the swelling and tingling feeling that I'm now experiencing I don't even care. Just so happy to be healing and taking care of myself there is still a long road ahead but I'm so thankful that I was able to do this surgery God is good. When I walk by a mirror or take a shower I literally feel like crying I'm so happy. To all the sisters that are waiting there turn good luck and I pray for you all you won't regret a thing. And to all my Nov sisters love you girls don't eat to much today Lol!!! LOVES TO ALL!!!!! Updated on 30 Nov 2013: It's 5am and I'm up having my coffee! Feeling good slept better my right side finally going down a little left still swollen upper ab still sore lower swelling going down just a little was feeling down a bit yesterday because of all the swelling . Really have not had a mood like the one I had yesterday just out of the blue everything irrrated me!!! So today gonna be better have to be patient thr this journey ! Hope everyone doing well ......Love you sisters !!!! Updated on 30 Nov 2013: Tummy Updated on 30 Nov 2013: Still swollen Updated on 30 Nov 2013: Tummy Updated on 30 Nov 2013: Scar update!! Updated on 30 Nov 2013: Meeeee!! Updated on 30 Nov 2013: Pic Updated on 30 Nov 2013: Me Updated on 30 Nov 2013: Took a 2 hr nap feel much better!! Amazing what some sleep will do:) Updated on 3 Dec 2013: Scar away silicones scar sheets got some today and will be trying these. Also my ps recommend the BioCoreum cream so far I love it. Will update pics tomorrow will be 4weeks! How time flys!! Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Here are a few pics 4 weeks today! Did not wake up flat swollen once again this is really gonna take some time swelling above bb gone down a lot just have sides of bb swollen and below on both sides tummy!! But gonna remain positive that all will go away in time. Happy healing sisters.xoxo Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Scar update and what I'm using !! Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Pic Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Pic Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Pic Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Pic Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Hope these suckers work!!! Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 4 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 7 Dec 2013: Can't wait to workout again hopefully a few more weeks and maybe more swelling will be down by then so will just keep working my arms with my small weights. Updated on 7 Dec 2013: Pretty soon !! Updated on 7 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 7 Dec 2013: Can't wait to run with no fat hanging down!!!! Updated on 16 Dec 2013: I'm having a bad day everything has freakin sodium in it. I'm getting so inpatient tried of looking at labels and saying can't eat this has way to much salt ugh ugh!!!! Tomorrow will be 6weeks and still have to sleep lying on my right side and then I wake up and lay on my back then sleep only couple hrs then wide awake can't lie on stomach yet still swollen . Tomorrow will go yo grocery store and buy more fruits and veggies .Wish ps could stick needle in my lower abs and suck out this swollen feeling ! I'm sry girls don't usually feel like this don't no what's wrong with me. Maybe tomorrow be better day for me prayers please ! Updated on 20 Dec 2013: Swelling going down some finally! 6weeks hope in another six weeks I will be flat one day at a time my scar is looking better and I feel better.Happy hoildays sisters and happy healing to all!! Updated on 20 Dec 2013: Feeling good Updated on 20 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 20 Dec 2013: Feeling happy scar and all!! Updated on 20 Dec 2013: Still have long way to go!! Something besides sweats!! Updated on 20 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 21 Dec 2013: Happy Saturday sisters!! Updated on 21 Dec 2013: Me Updated on 21 Dec 2013: I have curves!!!l Lipo on the sides swelling going down some but still very tender and sore! But still happy!! Updated on 21 Dec 2013: Six weeks Updated on 31 Dec 2013: Swelling easy up a bit!! FINALLY Updated on 31 Dec 2013: Baby steps Updated on 31 Dec 2013: Feeling pretty good ! Updated on 31 Dec 2013: What a year for me so much had happen feeling blessed with my new tummy and making lots of new friends on this site could have not done this without all of you. It's gonna take months for this swelling to go away but let me deal you it does get better everyday and my body seems to swell more than most I've seen on this site so I will just have to deal. Where the lipo was done on my upper abs no pain at all now on the sides very sore still and have zingers in lower abs but all in all not bad. Must say I do feel better since back to exercise routine think I can try running next week we shall see the most important thing is to listen to your body. And there are good days and bad you will get thur it. I thank God for getting me this far 8 weeks can't believe it. I'm still wearing my cg plus spanax feel lost without it and still gave swelling so want to wear it for few more weeks we shall see. Hope everyone has a safe and happy new year bless you all.We are all so awesome love you sisters! Updated on 3 Jan 2014: 8weeks........weighing in at 125 holy moly!!!!!! Updated on 6 Jan 2014: Me Updated on 6 Jan 2014: Swelling going down Updated on 6 Jan 2014: Flat feels good Updated on 8 Jan 2014: So excited to lace up my new Nikes I got for Xmas! Want go to far but time for a run! Happy healing sisters! Nine weeks today! Updated on 9 Jan 2014: Me Updated on 9 Jan 2014: Happy healing sisters!! Updated on 28 Jan 2014: Hello everyone hope you guys are healing ! I've been so busy lately will post some pics this week all most at the three month mark feeling really good! Still swelling but not as bad. Updated on 12 Feb 2014: Really nothing new to report !! feeling good working out more. Still get swelling ! Updated on 12 Feb 2014: Have some swelling still on the sides if bb and below belly bb ugh!!!! Updated on 25 May 2014: Time files!!!
Dr. Silverton was extremely detailed in his consultation and seems to have developed a scientific equation to determine exactly what he needs to do to provide me with the personal results desired. I had wanted to have a lift/implants since my first son was born 13 years ago, and had seen more than a few plastic surgeons prior to my consult with Dr. Silverton. He wowed me with the consult and made very clear what to expect and even detailed the emotional roller coaster that many patients feel after ps. I felt completely at ease in his care. I was right to do so, I am only two week post op and I am more than pleased with my new breasts. I know that they still need to settle and that the scaring around my areola will lighten, but regardless they are beautiful!!
Im 24 days post op and I'm an emotional roller coaster. I'm still swollen and bruised. I had a full tummy tuck with lipo on the flank areas. I am standing straighter everyday but it's such a process. I do hope the finale out come lives up to my expections and goals. I do understand that it does require a life time commitment. I wish I had known about this site before the surgery, but I'm glad I found it now.
I'm 26 a mother of 2 beautiful little girls. I gained quite a bit of weight with the pregnancies and just let myself go. Finally through diet, p90x and the gym I lost 45lbs. I still have some toning to do but it's very discouraging with this flap and constant muffin top. Breast feeding my 2nd baby really took its toll on my breast. I've been a B, C and while breast feeding a D. Now I'm back down to a very deflated B. I've been wanting to get this done since having my first daughter but now that I'm done having kids, I think it's warranted. I'm nervous about being out of the gym for 6-8 weeks. I go 4-6 days a week and do a combo of weight training and cardio. I really want to start TapoutXT, but that'll have to wait til I recover enough. I'm also nervous about not picking up my 1 year old. Updated on 28 Oct 2012: I forgot to put what I'm getting. I'm getting a BL and BA with a lollipop incision. Silicone unders, hopefully 425. But the doc says he decides once in surgery to see what looks best. And a TT with lipo of abdomen but no flanks. Surgeon says its a long procedure and worries about adding too much. Updated on 4 Nov 2012: Well that's it, we're getting divorced. OMG. I'm so distraught. He said he'll still take care of me. :(. I'm losing the love of my life. 6 years of marriage and 9 together. I can't cancel surgery, it's already paid for. Stressed to say the least. 8 more days and pre op Thursday. Ill let u guys know how that goes. Sorry for the venting. Updated on 6 Nov 2012: Alright guys one week out and my regret is sky high. I had an interview last Thursday and I got the job but they want me to start Dec 3rd. Which us fine but I had to tell them about my restrictions. I'm so distraught it's going to stop me from getting this job. I'm an RN. And have been working long term care for the past 15 months because there are NO hospital jobs in my area. Now that I might actually have one, my vanity is going to mess it up. Things are going crazy right now. I would reschedule but there's so much money I would lose and I doubt I'll ever be able to take time off like this again. Life is crazy. Updated on 6 Nov 2012: Ok. So the husband and I are still in limbo. We're going to do counseling on the 27th of this month, so that's a good thing. The lady for the job said my restrictions are fine. I'm going to be an ICU nurse!!!! Overall it's been a pretty good day!!!!! I have an HSG tomorrow to check if my Essure blocked both of my tubes. Trying to stay positive. Updated on 8 Nov 2012: Preop today. I have to say I'm super excited. Doc said well probably go 425cc. Sounds good to me. Tried on my compression garments today, probably going to buy another one, so ill have two to rotate. He thinks well have an awesome result on my tummy. Even said I could get a mini if I wanted but I want the best bang for my buck. So far I haven't been too scared, hopefully my nerves will hold. On another note this is probably my last weekend at my current job. I hope there not too mad, take two weeks vacay and then put my two weeks in. Yikes. I am starting to feel more like my marriage is ending. :/ but if it does end. We still love each other and can hopefully be friends in the end. Thank you ladies for ur awesome comments. Updated on 13 Nov 2012: Surgery day before: Well today's the day! It's 1:30am and I just woke up wide awake. Nerves still haven't really kicked in, I wonder if its because I'm a nurse. Of course I'm nervous but not freaking out. I'm worried about pain, nausea and results. I'm sure that's the three main for all of us ladies. I have my nausea patch on the back of my ear and haven't ate or drank anything since 10pm. I have to be there at 7, so I probably should go back to sleep. Ill see you ladies on the other side. Ill post later if I'm feeling up to it. Muah! Updated on 13 Nov 2012: End of surgery day. I got to the surgery center at 7.and left after pm. Holy nausea. I am in pain but its manageable. My hubby is doing a great job taking care of me. Finally peed like 5 minutes ago. I'm so anxious to see everything, but I know I can't. Right drain is draining more than left. Been in an out of sleep. Talk to u ladies soon. Updated on 14 Nov 2012: Post op day 1: I'm having a hard time with the nausea and the pain when moving. When I'm at rest there's not much pain. I went to my post op appointment today and got to see all the work. My breast are so high right now. But they look awesome. And my tummy scar looks clean. My hubby said hell take pics tomorrow when he opens me up again. I've only ate grapes and crackers since I've been so nauseous. I think I'm going to try and cut the norco down to one instead of two. No pain from the breast all tummy. So far just tired and in pain. Oh and I ended up with 425cc. Updated on 15 Nov 2012: Post op day 2: so I threw up the antibiotic last night. Worst pain ever. I'm down to just taking Tylenol with the occasional muscle relaxer. I'm pretty exhausted and cat nap all day and night. Hopefully it gets better soon. Updated on 17 Nov 2012: Post op day 4: Was very uncomfortable this morning. Took my Tylenol and an hour later my muscle relaxer and slept all more. I was exhausted. I finally had a small BM last night, that's all I can have. I feel like I have to go but I only go a little cuz I don't wanted to tighten my stomach muscles so much. Right now, no pain just uncomfortable. I'm able to walk around more and move around more in general. I'm still living in my recliner. My PS, said I can only take my CGs off when in my recliner so I haven't gotten any good pics. But I'll post what I have, I was pretty swollen. Updated on 18 Nov 2012: Post op day 5: Well ladies the blues set in yesterday and our continuing on today. The whole issue of my husband and I is weighing heavily on me. I've be "carefully" crying. Cuz if not it hurts. My heart is broken and I hurt so much emotionally. No pain meds today. I hope day 6 is better. I am moving around easier. The swelling sucks. Barely draining out of both drains. Updated on 20 Nov 2012: Feeling awesome today. Got my drains out, no more ball and chain. Lol Not bad at all. Got the ok to wear a real bra, no underwire. So I'm gonna get these puppies measured! Still have to wear my compression garment but thinking bout buying some spanx and I can take off my Ted hose. Feeling better today emotionally as well, more positive. Hopefully after some bra shopping ill feel even better. Oh and I can shower tomorrow Hallelujah!!! Ill post pics later tonight Updated on 21 Nov 2012: Just FYI DO NOT watch 21 Jump Street!!! Lol I was laughing my ass and it hurts so good. No pics tonight, hopefully tomorrow. Updated on 21 Nov 2012: Post op day 8: Showered today, I feel human again. But man the middle of my stomach swells and I look preggo. Can't wait for final results cuz right now I'm impressed with the girls but the tummy kind of has me in a "my stomach wasn't that bad before" kind of mentality. The incisions all look pretty good, can't wait to stand up straight. I do not like my two drain holes right now, can't wait til they heal. Going out to dinner and a movie with the hubby for his birthday, hopefully it's a nice night. I think I might try some jeans on. We'll see. Updated on 26 Nov 2012: 2 weeks post op tomorrow. Had my appointment today. He said everything looks great! He said I can start scar therapy next week once all the crusting is gone. He gave me this scar cream called biocorneum. He said he really likes it and his receptionist used it and said her scars are barely there. Still can't workout til Christmas, which is my 6 week mark. Just in time for the new year. I won't see him again until 8 weeks postop in January. The only thing that hurts are my nipples being super sensitive, like when ur breast feeding. I'm moving around a lot more. Still sleeping in my recliner, haven't tried sleeping in the bed. Have to remind myself not to over do it. Can't wait to get back to the gym, starting to feel flabby. Still putting mud in the gas tank. My healthy eating has been slacking, another reason I prolly feel flabby. My husband doesn't cook. So take out it is. Hubby and I go to counseling tomorrow, so we will see. Trying to stay positive. Happy healing everyone. Updated on 28 Nov 2012: Well had our counseling today. It went so bad. We're getting divorced and he's moving out this weekend after we sort everything out. I hope healing continues to go well and the new job. Cuz I so need them too. Hope everyone is doing well, I've had such a rough day. Updated on 29 Nov 2012: 2 weeks and 2 days: so I broke down and went to the gym. Couldn't stay away. I'm just walking on the treadmill, very slowly. So far so good. It's totally a mental thing, just glad to be off the recliner. Still trying not to lift anything except my crazy 2 year old. Today I'm ok with the divorce, but I don't think it's hit me yet. He'll move out this weekend after we discuss all the details. On a positive note, I think it'll be a very amicable split. Hope everyone is well. Updated on 3 Dec 2012: 3 weeks post op tomorrow: Well first things first. The ear plug in the belly button works amazing. I was worried about having a shallow belly button because mine was always perfect even with the flap. Lol. I popped it in yesterday put some gauze and tape and my CG. And today it's nice and deep. Took a shower and it started to shrink again. I heard it can take a few weeks. I think my breast are starting to drop my nipples seem to be pointing straight rather than down. Feeling good, walking on the treadmill daily. Started eating healthy again. Started the new job, only had orientation but so far so good. I ordered a new CG. It's in the mail so ill let u know when it gets here. My current one is starting to shift more and more and the side zippers make it where I can only wear certain things. Today I felt like I could stand up straight without having to work for it, so I'm excited about that. As soon as my incisions are no longer crusty I can start scar therapy. I'm thinking a few more days for the breast and sides of the TT scar. The bb and middle of the TT scar still have quite a bit of scabbing. I still swell quite a bit by the end of the day. I have been lifting my 2 year old. :/. But I do it very carefully. Don't really have a choice sometimes. I do try to avoid it when possible. Other than that I feel great. Haven't had a full day on my feet yet but well see. Hope everyone is healing well! Updated on 5 Dec 2012: Hey guys changed my name, cuz I didn't want people to google me and my naked pictures pop up. Lol. His a pic of me with a tank on. I just took my bra off for the pic. Not too shabby. Updated on 11 Dec 2012: Well I'm standing up straight. No pain just fullness when I swell. Had a spitting stitch past week clipped it with sterilized scissors. It's healing well. I have a small pin prick opening on my belly button. Just drained some blood so I'm thinking no infection. Not worried just irritated. To be honest it's probably because I'm doing too much. I started back at the gym last week not with approval from the plastic surgeon. Just doing treadmill, elliptical and some bike. Staminas up I do about an hour. I'm back down to pre surgery weight. Depending on the day I can fit into my pre surgery jeans. The hubby moved out yesterday and surprisingly I'm ok. I'm so busy with school, the gym, getting the house back in order and starting the new job, I really don't have time to think about missing him. I started my new job in the ICU yesterday. It was so awesome. I'm learning so much. I'm nervous though, the two nurses before me got fired because they couldn't catch on. So hopefully I can catch on. But I could see myself staying there the duration of my career. Right now I'm so ready to be 100%. I want to get back to working out like a beast. I want a 6 pack by summer. I'm staying positive and looking forward. I'm hoping 2013, will be an amazing year for me!!! Love u ladies and all ur support. Hope everyone is healing well! Ill post new pics soon. Updated on 11 Dec 2012: So yesterday I had a pin prick opening on my belly button and today it was still small but double the size. So upon inspection I noticed a small stitch. I disinfected my tweezers grabbed it and bam a huge stitch came out. No pain or anything. So now I'm hoping it'll heal. But I had another one on my left breast that was scabbed over. And I think I have a few under my left breast. Booo!! Frustrated to say the least, but I just want these suckers out so I can heal. Grrr. Updated on 18 Dec 2012: Well another week down. Healing is going pretty steady. I broke down and started weight training today. Doing the smallest weight ever, like 5-10lbs. Went very slow and safe. It felt great! I also jogged for the first time today. Also went well. I'm not suppose to for another week but like I said before nurses are horrible patients. I still swell some but only after a long day. Next week ill start weaning off my compression garment. Ill probably wear it when I workout for a few more months. Pulled another spitting stitch this morning. I'm kind of obsessed with them. Lol. I'm chugging along at the new job, hope they think I'm doing just as good as I'm thinking I am. I just have to say this was one of the best decisions I've ever made!!! I feel great and can't wait to see some abs next year! Updated on 25 Dec 2012: Well today is 6 weeks for me. So far I've spent the morning alone so I went for a jog in the cold. Felt good, until I started crying towards the end. It was a good cry though. Apparently I needed it. Today's the first day I'm going to venture out of the house without the CG on. I'm still going to wear it when I work and workout. But other than that I'm going to try and wean myself. On Thurs I'm going back to my MMA class, I'm gonna start super slow. And I'll start weights this week. I'm also going to start waking up a half an hour early to hit the treadmill before work. It's been a rough year and I'm glad it's almost over. I'm probably going to file for divorce in a couple weeks. Very bummed about that. Still stressed about the new job, but hopefully it'll work out. I want to get my ribs tattood but I'm going to wait til my next post op to make sure it's ok, since its between surgical sites. I've been waiting to get this tattoo until I got my breast done. It's going to say Perpetual Chaos. One word under each breast. Merry Christmas ladies and a Happy New Year if I don't post again before then. Updated on 28 Jan 2013: Well lets see. Everything is pretty good. Still have a hard time with an exercises. Still swell at the end of a long day. I finally stopped wearing my compression garment. Can't wait for the swelling to stop so I can see some abs. As far as working out I'm pretty much back to before except I go much lighter on chest and only do crunches. Got new tattoos. Hope everyone is doing well. Updated on 18 Feb 2013: Well guys. Not much new to add. My scars still super red, but very flat. I still swell around my belly button. So tired of that. Can only do crunches for abs, and I go semi light on chest. Ready for my scar to lighten and to stop swelling, but I know I still have a while for both. Love how I look in clothes! Self conscious about my scar and my "fake" boobs a lil. People are really big haters when they find out you have silicone. Umm not much else. Hope everyone is healing well. Updated on 17 Apr 2013: Had a mommy makeover in November last year. Dr. Silverton was respectful and knowledgeable and the staff was pleasant and amazing. Great experience overall. My results were realistic and I feel great. If u want great results and realistic breast this is the doc. I'm so glad I chose him and if I need anything in the future I will go back. Updated on 15 May 2013: Well I hit 6 months this month. I still feel like I swell but no one can see it, when I tell them. I've been working out like crazy. Still have a hard time with abs sometimes, mostly leg lifts and lower abs. I work out chest just fine. My husband and I signed the papers for divorce. But it's good I'm happy. My job is amazing and ill finish school in a month. Scar is still dark, ill prolly tattoo over it at the end of the summer and ill look into by belly button piercing. Hope everyone is healing well!!! Updated on 13 Nov 2013: Hey guys, I sort of fell off, but I thought I'd come back at my year. Well it's still the best decision I've made. As far as my scar goes its flat but dark. The ends are lighter but a lil funky. Still hate my love handles but working on them. Wish they would've been done with surgery. As far as working out goes, I do everything I was doing before, I'm just as strong, if not stronger than a year ago. I work chest and abs fine. I did notice though the abs just recently didn't feel like they were pulling. I did have some issues with orgasms, as I felt like I pulled something in my stomach when I had an intense one. A lil TMI, but thought it was pertinent. As far as personal, I got promoted at my job, have a new boyfriend and am feeling great and trying to get fit. I am getting my scar tattood at the end of this month, so ill post that when done. Anyone get their belly button pierced yet? I really want to but ill wait til after my tattoo. If anyone has any other questions hit me up. Updated on 14 Nov 2013: Updated on 19 Nov 2013: Updated on 15 Mar 2014: Well it's been a year and four months. Haven't had any issues. Still have my love handles, but still working out. Can pretty much do any exercise without any problems. I tattood over my scar which is soooo painful!!! But worth it, you can't see my scar anymore. I didn't tattoo around the belly button so u can still see that one but its faded a lot. I'll probably get it pierced. Still the best decision I ever made. The breast feel soft and natural so glad I went with silicone. U can still see those scars but they're light. Updated on 9 Jan 2016:
If you are looking for a subtle enhancement and removal of the lines Volbella would be a great choice. Juvederm will give you more bulk and it seems that you are not looking for that.
Based your photos you are a very good candidate for a liposuction abdominoplasty. First, I would address the extra fat with liposuction of the entire abdomen especially the middle part and the muffin top. The muscles have almost certainly separated from childbirth. They would be repaired. Then the skin would be brought down and contoured to remove the extra skin keeping the scar very low. The belly button would be repositioned. I wish you the best of luck. You will likely get a great result if you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is very experienced with this procedure.
Total capsulectomies on both sides with implant removal without replacement is a good idea. You will also need a complete mastopexy on both sides for the best shape. The previous peri-areola mastopexy will probably have no effect on blood supply to the nipples, but it would be a good idea to review the operative report from your previous surgeries to be sure. You do not give details of the mass in the right breast. This will need to be evaluated. This is a very common procedure in my practice. Please look for a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is very experienced in this procedure.
If you have completed your family you look like the perfect candidate for a liposuction abdominoplasty. The abdomen is made of skin, fat and muscle. In your case it appears that all 3 need to be corrected. I start with liposuction of the entire abdomen, especially the middle part. Then I tighten the muscles that may have spread apart from childbirth. Then the extra skin is trimmed with a low scar, and the belly button is repositioned. You are likely to get a beautiful result if you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with lots of experience in this area. Best of luck.
Many years ago I thought that breast implant removal was a very simple procedure. In actual fact, leaving the capsule after implant removal can result in fluid accumulation, cysts or infection. So it is always best to remove the entire capsule, whether it is thin or thick, at the same time. That allows the breast implant pocket to completely heal. Therefore I recommend that this procedure be done under general anesthesia in a properly accredited operating room by a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck with your procedure.
