Dr. Joseph Thornton is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Delaware and Maryland. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice and provides patients with outstanding surgical care.
I'm overly amazed at the results I have ! Never would I have thought I'd look like this. I stay overnight in a hospital and the entire experience was great! -lipo only to the stomach, flanks, and bra line. I am only 5dpo Dr Thornton is a real magician Updated on 9 Jul 2021:
Just recently had surgery done with Dr. Joseph Thornton at Advanced Plastic Surgery in Newark, Delaware. From my first consultation all the way through to my post op appointments so far everything has been Amazing! He was very thorough in explaining my options as well as his recommendations. Never pushed for any unecessary treatments and left that decision up to me. I had a TT/MR/Lipo galore/BL as well as a BA with an implant exchange. I couldn’t be happier with my results so far:)
June 28th 2018 is my day . Tummy tuck, Lipo of flanks ,thighs & , bbl. my doctors name is Joseph Thornton Plastic surgeon location Newark de near Christiana hospital. I’m starting to buy the things I need for the surgery and afterwards . I wanted to do this for over 10 years but just never got around to doing it. I’m scared a little looking at other people and their journey but my Doctor told me not to worry about these things I love the way Dr Joseph Thorton talk to me about everything pros and cons he took his time with me and I like that. Updated on 28 Jul 2018: Must drink a lot of water take all of your antibiotics vitamin C and different pills that Doctor gives you very very important must have someone there to help you your first two weeks that is a must must always clean out your draining tubes I had a lot of clogs but through the help of my husband and best friend everything worked out well the right drain was removed after two weeks the left drain was left in for an additional I do not have any seromas because I’ve been massaging my stomach wanted to let you know that always massage your stomach even after surgery about four days after start massaging your stomach little by little to bring down the swelling back still hurts just a little able to stand up a little bit more or I’m not bent over I can walk finally without my walker
I have 3 children, my 1st child was nearly 9lbs and my 2nd pregnancy was twins. My stomach was stretched by both. I breast fed so my breast sag as well. I have lost weight in the past and my flabby stomach doesn't go away. I can't wait wait to duty the spanx, waist trainer and control top tights! Just over 2 weeks to go... I'll post pics before my surgery! Updated on 3 Feb 2017: The countdown is on 13 days away I'm so excited! Had my pre op today can't wait for this pouch to be gone. I wasn't gonna post pics yet cuz they're horrible but soon it will all be gone Updated on 18 Feb 2017: So I'm on my 2nd day post op. My doctor and team were amazing I stayed in the hospital for 1 day. Dr. Thornton removed 6 liters of fat so I have to drink a gallon of water a day to replenish. I could not do This without the support of my boyfriend he has turned into my personal nurse. My breasts feel fine, my tummy tuck incision is sensitive but not too painful. The binder makes it a hard to move. I also had partial fat transfer to my butt. So that's sore to in a couple spots. Hands down the lipo areas are the most painful spots. I'll post pics on Monday after my post op appointment with my PS. Updated on 19 Feb 2017: Today was the first day I was able to sit up with little to no help. I my incision under my right breast is slightly opening. Surprisingly it doesn't hurt at all. I have my post op appt tomorrow with my PS. My pain ball is almost done so I will be getting that removed tomorrow as well. I don't know if my pain level in my TT incision area will increase. I will post an update tomorrow. Updated on 23 Feb 2017: Went to my 2nd post op appt today and got my stitches out. I had to get 4 stitches in my right breast where the opening was. Up get those out along with my drain on Tuesday. My waist is super small I'm lying down in this pic. I have NO back fat or fat in my flanks. I'm still swollen around my incision. Just a couple days ago it was wrinkled looking today it has smoothed out a lot. I'm still wearing a foam pad under my binder for additional compression which is working at reducing my swelling. I'm pretty much off my pain meds. Only taking maybe 1 pill a day my doctor was impressed at how great I'm healing.
On September 1st, 2016 I underwent a bilateral breast reduction (bilateral just means both breast needed a reduction). My surgeon was Dr. Joseph Thornton. I would highly recommend him as he is very professional and he knows what he is doing. He and his partner Dr. Lawrence Chang were voted Top Docs in Delaware Today Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. After much research and after my initially consultation on 5/2/16, I decided on the 9/1/16 surgery date. I am extremely happy with the results. My insurance covered the majority of the cost as it was deemed medically necessary for me to have the surgery due to the physical pain that I was experiencing. I’ve went down from a 40J in bra size to a 38DD (About 3 to 4 lbs removed from each side). I didn’t think that my breast would look so great but they certainly do. I had drains in for about a week and pain was managed with pain pills (Percocet 5mg) for about a week. I don’t like pain pills and after a week I managed the pain on my own and through ice packs. I am now more motivated than ever to start losing some excess weight and flaunting my new and improved body. I have started back at the gym doing some light walking and leg exercises. A huge weight has literally been lifted from my chest. No more back pain or shoulder pain due to huge breast. I fit clothes way better and I and much more comfortable working out at the gym. I just need to figure out how to get rid of the grooves that are in my shoulders. I am using Palmer’s cocoa butter oil for scarring on my breast and I massage it into my shoulders. My doctor gave me the ok to use shea butter or cocoa butter for my breast after 2 weeks. There was one setback after surgery. While still in the hospital (had to stay 24 hours as normal protocol) the nurses noticed that my right breast was much more swollen than my left. They called the surgeon in after-hours because they knew the swelling was not normal especially since it was only on the right side. When the doctor evaluated the swelling he determined that I had a hemostasis, which is bleeding that needed to be stopped. This meant emergency surgery for me right away. I was quite nervous because I had eaten and my husband was not at the hospital at the time (he had to check on our children as it was their 1st day of school). The anesthesiologist reassured me that I would be fine to be put to sleep again. An hour or 2 later surgery was complete and the bleeding was stopped and I was ok to go home the next morning. The doctor had to go in and stop the bleeding from one of the many veins that were cut through. He stated that it’s only a 1% chance that this happens and I was in that 1%. He mentioned that he hadn’t had to perform this surgery in about 4 years. This is because it’s rare that patients experience this problem but it can happen. 2 ½ weeks later I am fine and my breast are healing very well. I am back to work and back to doing things around the house like cooking and light chores. I am taking it easy because I still feel sore but healing is coming along well. My husband is very happy with his new girls but no one is happier than me. Thank you Dr. Thornton! If you are looking for a plastic surgeon for any of your cosmetic needs please check out Advanced Plastic Surgery Center in Newark, DE. Updated on 20 Sep 2016:
I was nervous about selecting a doctor in DE since their are little reviews within this area. However, I knew I wanted to be close to home and within an affordable range. All my consultations went well, the day or surgery wasn't too bad. I was shocked of the fullness of my results at the beginning, however that was due to swelling and other factors. So far, I'm healing great and can't wait to see my final results!
I'm nervous as I'm posting this, my surgery is next week. I'm having a breast lift, lipo w/ tummy tuck and fat transfer to the gluteal area. I'm excited and nervous, as the time is winding down I find it harder to sleep or focus on anything else. My surgeon was rated top Dr in Delaware last year so that gives me comfort. Updated on 24 Feb 2016: Updated on 29 Feb 2016: Please stay away from negative people. My husband has been waiting on me hand and foot, I will admit the drains have been my biggest issue. It seems as if it seeping out. Other than that I have been taking the pain meds every 4-5hrs. I'm trying to ween myself off slowly. I understand now why they say not to get too many procedures at once. I got the breast augmentation, lipo/tummy and butt lift but he removed some lipo from my pubic area. I haven't had any major swelling, prior to surgery my Dr gave me arnica and bromelet Inez for swelling and it seems to be helping. Will update I'm a few more minutes. Updated on 29 Feb 2016: Should I be concerned that I haven't had a bowel movement yet? I'm taking the stool softner and vitamins. Eating mostly fruit salad, saladso and peanut butter. Really don't have an appetite. Updated on 3 Mar 2016: I apologize for the delay in posting pics for some reason it wouldn't let me but they'll be uploaded from my computer soon. I went for my follow up Wednesday, the dr fixed my drains and I'm draining so much better. Ladies , please keep all positive support around you. The past two days have been really uncomfortable. They upped my meds to dilaudin. I will say I have been able to rest and do absolutely nothing. Please listen to your drs advice. Today the pressure isn't as bad, I go back tomorrow to have the stitches removed from my belly button. I cannot wait to show my breast lift off. They're absolutely gorgeous. I'm so thankful for this site and suuport. Wishing all my fellow friends and family undergoing surgery a restful, easy, healthy recovery. Updated on 18 Mar 2016: It's been a little while since I posted, I had a little issue with my recovery. All is well. I'll start posting pics. Here are some of my breast lift. I'm extremely pleased. I will post at a later time in regards to my tummy tuck since there was alot of swelling and my incision is more open than it should be. Best devision I could have made. Updated on 26 Mar 2016: Sorry for the delay, I'm recovering slowly but very excited about seeing my curves come in. There's still alot of swelling but here's some updated pics. My incision is closing slowly, due to excessive swelling it's taking a little longer to close. I'm excited that my incision is very thin and once the swelling goes down it will look amazing. Already down 27lbs. Updated on 14 Apr 2016: I apologize for not posting frequently, I contracted mrsa as well as my incision stitches actually inverted so I had to go to his office and had to be drained. I'm currently on 2 antibiotics and healing well. I'm still very pleased with my breasts and have been receiving alot of compliments. I'll also be posting my incision as it is healing well. I'm now down about 32lbs, still alot of swelling. I've also invested in lymphatic massage which is simply amazing. Updated on 23 Apr 2016: Had a little setback back but healing well now. Still very swollen but definitely coming along. Updated on 27 Apr 2016: I had few setbacks but the dr released me to go to the gym so I'm definitely going to be doing my squats. Also another member suggested a stage 2 garment and waist trainer which has been extremely helpful. I did run it by my Dr and he was fine with it. More pics coming soon Updated on 5 May 2016: Here's some recent pics. I've been released to be able to go to the gym and have implemented squats into my lifestyle. Updated on 11 May 2016: Here's some pics of my tummy and butt. I've also implemented squats and the gym into my lifestyle. I don't want to use my tummy tuck as weight loss. I want to be healthy. Still very swollen. Updated on 11 Jul 2016: I'm so pleased with my results so far. I'm still swollen but I'm feeling great.
I am 59 and mother of 4 adult children. I breast feed all 4, put them through college and now it's time for doing something for myself. I am a cancer survivor and have been cancer free for 20 years and that is why I have a left scar on my abdomen. So I am on this journey and have had approximately 6 consults. I am close to a decision with what surgeon I am using. I am looking at a mini Facelift, upper eyelid bleph, breast lift, TT & lipo. Updated on 26 Nov 2014: Updated on 1 Dec 2014: I am still thinking I need implants to get the look I really want. I want full upper poles and I believe implants is the only way to achieve this. Can I achieve this safely without a 2 step process? Updated on 15 Dec 2014: I went for my pre-op Friday! I still need to get mammogram and scheduled for pre-op with my primary to get EKG & clearance. Getting ready to go on a weekend vacation and hopefully the next vacation it will be with the new and improved version lol. So this has been an interesting journey the biggest part is communicating my realistic expectations and choosing the PS that I feel most comfortable with. It was a tough decision between three Local PS's. Updated on 15 Dec 2014: Mu opinion of the perfect boobs. Updated on 1 Jan 2015: Today I worked on what I hope will be my recovery area. Today I found a TV stand for my den. I am just hoping I can walk up the stairs after surgery to get to my bedroom & den with my recliner. I could not bear to be downstairs since my mother is living with me and as dear as would drive me crazy since she is up wee hours in the morning and is extremely noisy lol. She has some dementia so it should be interesting. I am getting excited but u am a little disappointed that I have gained 5 lbs over the holiday and I have not been able to swim. I do aquatic fitness at the Y and sure do miss it since I picked up extra hours at work and between doctor appts and work I am cheating myself of workouts. I plan to get back to clean eating and exercising my willpower once again. I think most of the 5 lbs went to my tummy & hips so I am hoping the lipo will help get me back. I plan to work hard with changing my eating habits totally. It is a lifestyle change that I am ready to be dedicated to. So Happy & Healthy New Year All! Updated on 1 Jan 2015: I wish there was a way to correct typos on this site! Updated on 6 Jan 2015: Woke up this morning and thought this time tom I will be going in for my makeover surgery! Yesterday was scary since my Mammo sowed that they wanted to do further studies so I went back in and they re-did the mammo and also did an US. During the time I was there I said 3 rosaries and was sure something was wrong. I think the worst part of this was realizing and knowing I missed my annual Manmo's for 3 consecutive years since I have taking care of my elderly mom and it simply got away from me. So real wake up call for me or anyone reading this. Mark your calendars and be diligent with your health checks! Turns out everything was fine! So here we go! I will try to post my recovery updates, Updated on 7 Jan 2015: This time tomorrow I will be in my 5-6 hour surgery. So nervous but excited. So here I go on this journey....FL/upper bleph/chemical peel, scar revision/mini TT/umbilical hernia repair/lipo, BL/BR/Augmentation. I need to wonen up & be brave. Will share my experience. Praying . Updated on 12 Jan 2015: I had my surgery on Thursday and when I awoke the doctor came to me room and told me there was a complication with my right nipple. Trying to stay positive and let the surgeon fix it. I will be posting updates I just need to get through the fixing part. Updated on 14 Jan 2015: First decent day today. Things that help... First day to have a cup of coffee and gave myself a total sponge bath. It's amazing to feel human again. First time to stripe down and view. How strange it feels seeing smaller boobs after so many years of seeing large sagging ones. I look forward to getting back with an exercise routine. I stopped the Percocet and I'm just taking XS Tylenol. I've had body chills, started feeling feverish Sunday and I awoke with a fever Monday night of 102.8. It most likely was from some slight congestion. I have been using the breathing gauge to get things moving and taking Mucinex. I finally found something that works. Spanx for the lower part and compression belt for upper part. This also aids with keep bandages to stay in place for my seepage that was excessive but is finally slowing down. Still would like some decent tape that actually sticks to gauze or pads! My face stopped the peeling process for the most part, still swollen, around stitches' and looking at this area makes me really queasy. Also there is some bruising. I look forward in getting the stitches' out and totally cleaned up in that area. I still have concerns about my complication however by staying positive is so important mentally & physically. Hopefully Friday will be the next step. Also counting my blessing for having wonderful daughters for showing their love & support. My youngest who lives with me while in her final "graduate study year" at the university and has been my little angel. Seriously Blessed. I will post pictures once my complication is under control. Just a little too graphic right now. As Jimmy Dean once quoted, I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Updated on 25 Mar 2015: My journey has consisted of a nipple complication. There is a 1-2% chance of occurrence. Lucky me to fall into that percentage :( I am a healthy non-smoker and this is mentioned and asked frequently by surgeon's here on RS. Overall my makeover experience has been disappointing and stressful but I am thankful that Dr. Thornton is a excellent doctor and he made the right decisions since I did not lose my nipple and that would have been more devastating. Although I have lost part of my areola on my right breast and have extra scarring, I still have a nipple. I now have another surgery to prepare for where I will receive scar revisions and some additional augmentations with new implants. I am waiting to see how my body recovers, the scars to soften and mature. I foresee a 8-12 month healing. I have read here on RS that doctors recommend this amount of time and most important....what my doctor advises. I am confidant that my doctor is a good PS and he will give me a satisfactory result. I will continue to be patient and keep the faith. I am hopeful that my final "after" photos that I will post after my third surgery will be aesthetically appealing. I will continue to be positive, continue with working out and eating healthy until then! Good luck to all of you on your own personal journey's. Updated on 10 Apr 2015: I had my last appt until summer's over with Dr.Thornton this morning. He is such a warm & compassionate doctor. I am confident that this will turn out to be a more positive result. It was very traumatic but being patient and positive is crucial when having a complication. In the fall, I am getting tweaked along my jawline, abdominal scar re-visited and most important my breast augmentation that include implants and some scar revisions to areolas. I guess I will just try and enjoy going braless and wear styles I've never be able to wear before until then :) Updated on 15 Jul 2015: I saw Dr. Thornton today and we now have a plan for my implant & revision surgery in September. He was very through and his opinions are valued. I look forward to finalizing this process. I am a little nervous about telling my daughters because of what I have been through but hopefully they will not worry. I want my figure to be proportioned! I will have my pre-op in August 19th. So here we go again. Wish me good luck and prayers are always appreciated! Updated on 23 Jul 2015: I don't know about everyone else but I am finding that deciding on the size of my implants is overwhelming. I decided to make some rice sizers. I made 400cc, 350cc & 300cc. I think I would like 375cc or overfilled 350's???? I tried on wearing a sports bra and someone else suggested a padless bra works too. The only thing else is taking in consideration that the implants will be placed behind the muscle so that will absorb some of the volume & support them more. I will talk it over with my PS on my pre-op in August. Not sure if there is much of a difference in moderate plus compared to moderate profile. Updated on 3 Aug 2015: Wish boobs- will moderate plus give me more side boob? Updated on 13 Aug 2015: I wrote my list of questions for my pre-op with my PS next week. I have been trying on rice sizers so I think what I want is somewhere around 375-400cc. I like the rice sizers because they are round vs. the sizers at the ps office are odd shaped tear shaped and not round so it's hard to get a vision. I just want to be nicely proportioned for my frame. I don't want them to be huge but round with some side boob, full upper pole, with some projection. I would like them to not to have a squeezed cleavage appearance as well so nicely spaced. I hope he can achueve all this! I will get a better gauge when I go there Thursday and get all my questions answered. I don't expect to look like a 30 yo but just be happy with an improvement. Updated on 4 Sep 2015: Revision surgery is this coming Thursday morning 9/10/15. I am a lot scared but continue to pray for a good result. After going through a complication you can not help but be scared but I am thinking positive that God will bless my surgeons hands. I have faith in him and that he will do the best he can so I can come out of this satisfied. I am getting an old adominal scar revised, saline implants, lipo of fat pouch above my TT incision and lipo of my back bra area. I am trying to get back into a bikini at 60! Trying to set the bar high while still being realistic! I will continue my work outs when the doctor gives me the ok but will start by walking! I have a tropical vacation planned for the winter so I want to get this WAY out of the way! ???????????????????????????? Updated on 4 Sep 2015: Revision in Thursday 9/10/15 Updated on 7 Sep 2015: Nervous & praying for a successful outcome. Updated on 10 Sep 2015: The day is here. So far I am holding up. My daughter and granddaughter had to leave because the little one was frightened of the hospital. I insisted that she leave, didn't want her to be scared too! My stomach is in jumbles. I took some before pictures this morning, I will post the before and after. Updated on 11 Sep 2015: Successful surgery. Praying that I will heal well. Updated on 12 Sep 2015: I arrived at the hospital at 10:00 AM and signed in, since that is what time my paperwork said to report there. The clerk registered me where I waited over an hour and half in the waiting room, I then started to get concerned so I questioned the clerk. She told me that I should have really arrived at 11:00 and said my surgery wasn't scheduled until 1:15 PM. She then checked to see where my doctor was and confirmed he had a three surgeries ahead of me and told me it would not be much longer. I was finally greeted & picked up by a friendly hospital staff member who had weighed me in. She also told me there was a shortage of strecthers In which delayed the pick up. The hospital was shiny and very clean and it made me feel confidant and comfortable I waited a short time longer and was called back and the Pre-op continued by taking vitals, was interviewed by the anesthesiologist the IV was inserted. I hated where he placed the IV (on top of my hand vein) but kept quiet and was just glad my surgery was a step closer. I waited an hour and half more and by this time I was becoming ansy and asked What was the cause of delay also asked if they could administer something to relax me after finding out my scheduled 3:15 surgery was running 2 hrs behind. Finally I was told he was closing now on last surgery! Right before they wheeled me back I was given a shot of a anxiety meds (immediate relief) and wheeled into the operating room and rec'd the mask and went out in a few deep breathes. Post--Op I awoke feeling alot of pain in which developed into severe nausea. The nurses told me I looked great and everything went well, that was so important for me to hear! The nurse quickly gave me meds through my IV and the nausea quickly went away, yay! The recovery nurses were wonderful and one expressed since it was late in the day and since I showing signs I of struggling with the recovery they suggested I should stay the night & I thought so too. I was then rolled into a wonderful private room that was very clean & quiet. The night was not bad. I rested very well but of course had to pee through the night. Day 1 post op Dr. Thornton came is very early morning and said things went well. He examined me and we reviewed some things, answered questions and left. My youngest daughter came in to keep me company while we waited for one of my other daughters to pick me up to take me home. I as able to walk to the lobby where my daughter pulled up to the front door. we arrived home and they stayed the entire afternoon, made us all lunch and also went to pick up my prescriptions . I on the other hand, ended up going upstairs for a good nap. I was feeling itchy under the compression garment, took my scrips and a Benadryl and took a good nap. Updated on 12 Sep 2015: I slept in my king size bed with a ton of pillows to prop me up as suggested by Dr. Thornton. I have an micro suede upholster head board so this helps with the pillows staying in place! I have been taking pain meds in addition to a muscle relaxer as needed every 4-5 hours prescribed by my PS. I have also been taking my vitamins, a multi, & C. When I got up I felt like a was run over by a 12 wheeler (a little exaggerated lol) but was very sore however as soon as I started walking and went downstairs I felt much better! So far so good! I actually feel like I am healing! Updated on 13 Sep 2015: I was able to take a shower today without soaking my front. My Q-ball cath was empty so I removed it, yay no fanny pack! I was able to get a quick reveal or a vision and I was pleased with my proportions. The bruising is there but not terrible. My nipples have steri strips and are covered with the clear plastic film and it's bloody underneath but not filled or bubbly. I will get this changed at my post op appt. tomorrow and hopefully post some picturess. I am sore but I feel so much better then the last surgeries. I have been sleeping off & on throughout the day. I have even been able to prepare meals since yesterday. I think I am going to be very happy atleast staying hopeful! Updated on 15 Sep 2015: Day 5 for post o09. I am feeling better everyday. I took a yucky picture before my post op today so that you can see that with the nipple revision ther was some bleeding. There was not much bleeding from the abdominal scar revision. Updated on 15 Sep 2015: More pics to come Updated on 16 Sep 2015: I was able to shower with no bandages this morning yay progress! I have not shown my abdominal scar yet but plan to. The main goal of the old abdominal scar revision was to get rid of the roll that developed after 20 + years. So far it is much flatter and that ugly. Tethered roll has less of a chance to be seen through clothing and swimsuits. When I think of that scar & roll I often think it is part of me and the surgery that helped save my life and I will never forget that. & be grateful. The scar itself will never Disappear but there is nothing wrong with trying to improve it! Updated on 20 Sep 2015: We had an actual date night last night and I felt pretty good! My BF was bedazzled by my new girls. We kept it short by going to a movie & dinner :) I continue to pray for full recovery! Updated on 22 Sep 2015: Healing well. Doctor gave me a new outfit today. Updated on 27 Sep 2015: Two weeks out of scar revision & augmentation surgery. I still haven't dropped completely but doing the massages that the doctor instructed me to do and wearing garments. I feel more confidant then I did before these revision & augmentation as far as my results and appearance. The scars have improved and I am hoping that with some in office scar therapy I will be completely satisfied and no more surgery will be needed. I tried some bathing suits on today and I was getting excited that I could fit in my suits while still looking full figured but not falling out! Even with my complications, having this augmentation lift/reduction/augmentation Mommy/Grammy Makeover lol at 60 got rid of some loose skin, etc. I am looking forward to a full recovery and then going on vacation & enjoying myself with my love, also my kids & grandchild. So things are on an up trend! Updated on 7 Oct 2015: Breasts are doing well.i have been messaging twice a day. I still find my stamina is not great but I think it is lack of exercise. I plan to start walking this week and I should receive the all clear on my next week post op apt. Happy healing all! Updated on 14 Oct 2015: Feeling more confident with my breasts. Nipple appearance is improving just need scar treatments on left breast when things settle down more. Dr. Thornton expressed he may need to tuck/tighten bottom of breasts under the breasts more but wants to see what things look like after implants settle. I am still wearing Velcro strap to push them down especially at night and compression garments for abdomen revision. I will post more pictures of breast and tummy in the raw in the near future. I have no pain other then the little shooting nerve pain every now & then. I really love my PS and he expresses how he appreciates my patience since it has been since January 2015. I also appreciate him for wanting to fix the things that went wrong. Updated on 23 Oct 2015: So I finally got the nerve to try on a bikini. I am 60 & embarrassing life! Updated on 20 Nov 2015: Feeling well, working out about 5 days per week on average. Working on core strengthing but need more cardio since I can't seem to take off many pounds. It was strange when I started back to exercise because my chest wall was so tight and it kinda feels like you are doing more harm then good but it has loosened up substantially. I still have concerns on limitations on weights etc. so I will check with my PS when I go to a follow up in December. Overall, I am liking the improvements after my breast revisions but I am still not completely satisfied. The skin under my breasts is looser then it should be in addition to my left having a little boxy shape on the bottom left side, I will post more pics soon but harder to recognize fully in photos. I was hoping for more projection and not a snoopy profile when I pull the bottom tighter the breast projects better in the profile view. He said he will revise if it's needed. I am also not happy with the breast scars although they have come a long ways but hopefully will improve more with some laser scar therapy. On my last appt. my doctor said I need to wait for things to settle and heal before this. I will know more by next appt. in December. My abdominal old scar revision looks pretty good . Overall myy tummy is flat and beneath the skin my muscle are getting tighter & firmer. I am 60 and realize that my skin is not like a 30 year old in addition I was at a higher risk with having an existing old Abdominal scar (21yrs old scar). It was revised in Sept. I think he did a fine job considering it looked a lot worse with skin hanging over and it was teethered. I feel with laser scar therapy to remove redness I will be happier with it. In conclusion, with the abdomen, I don't like is the lumpy appearance to my skin so I am not sure if anything will improve this but will find out. I was at a higher risk and could not get a full TT but only a mini TT and realize this is a contributing factor because when I pull the skin there the lumps disapoear. I hate the thoughts of another revision there and will have to see if there is possibly a non invasive procedure that could possibly improve the appearance. I will update my review in addition finalize my entire PS experience soon. So here are some pics as to where I am with the abdomen. Happy Thanksgiving all! Best wishes for a healthy & happy 2016! Updated on 12 Dec 2015: I went to my final post op yesterday with Dr. Thornton. He agreed that there is some loose skin in the lower bottom of my breasts more so lefty then righty but both appear to have some lax. He suggested to wait until eatly spring to see if my implants drop more and to see if there are any changes. I asked him about scar therapy where I had the complications from splitting and said he would probably want to do a vertical revision at that time too. I feel I will never be done but hopeful he will make it right and worth it. On a happier note I am going on vacation and I got a spray tan just for a little glow (not s 100% sold in it) lol and went and aldo got some eyelash extensions today (I love them). Updated on 18 Feb 2016: My last appointment my doctor said let's look at where you are early spring to see if a tuck of loose skin at the bottom of my breasts is needed. I feel it's needed but we will see. I feel my saline implants are natural looking but I also have some boob greed. I also wish the scars weren't as noticeable especially around my nipples. They continue to fade some. And I am grateful that I didn't loose them. They also don't have much feeling in the nipples especially the right (the one that I was at most risk of loosing). I got into that bikini but still a working progress and since I am no spring chicken it's an uphill battle but I am not giving up. Updated on 1 Mar 2016: Doing well. Like my results with the exception of lower pole shape and scarring in which I feel will be addressed. Going back early April to make decision on revision. Updated on 9 May 2016: I went to my doctor in April to see about a revision since the skin in the lower pole is not tight enough. He agrees that I need. I am also wanting to go bigger. I am still not happy with the size. I have always had large breasts and feel my body frame crys for larger breasts. My boobs have an odd shape with no appealing projection. I hate my scars but happy I did not lose a nipple. After the appointment I started wondering if I could just get larger implants and that would help with the bottom out problem but most likely not. Any thoughts on your own personal experience will be appreciated. Thank you! Updated on 9 May 2016: Current books & wish looks Updated on 18 Jul 2016: Decided to do another revision. I am hoping it will be the final and I will like the results. I have some laxed skin lower bottom of each breast that he will tighten up and I am going to have my implants exchanged. It's been a long road but I am trying to stay positive. I am hoping I will get more projection and better shape. Updated on 8 Sep 2016: I had a revision with Dr. Thornton on August 25th. I had my implants swapped out for a little larger and some scar revisions on my abdominal. The first week of recovery went better then the second. I did have a "freak out" moment on week 2 when I thought I was getting an infection. It turned out to be anxiety and Dr. Thornton managed to get me to calm down. The attack was like none I ever have had. All I could think of is having to get the implants removed and having to wait 6 mos to another year. It was bad lol. Overall I feel pretty good other then not being able to exercise due to recovery and other things going on in my personal family life. I need to work out to help with the blues but need to be patient and just take walks until he clears me. With my revision I see some improvement in profile projection and size. They are not huge but I feel proportionate to my body. I will post photos once I get out of the surgical bra & compression. I will hopefully finally complete my pending review. It has been a long adventure and think I've had enough but I'm grateful for the good care I have received from Dr. Thornton & his staff. Updated on 14 Sep 2016: I currently have a lump above my abdominal scar revision. Dr. Thornton explained that the muscles were too far apart (upper abs near sternum) to repair it "get it to hold together". He told ne when I awoke from surgery that I may need a mesh there. Well seems to be correct because I have a hernia like budge already. He made three attempts to drain fluid with a syringe yesterday but could not find any and was afraid to go too deep. So watching it now, if it gets worse or doesn't go away I may need a general surgeon along with him. I hope it just goes away but not feeling like it will. So we will see. Breasts are moving along but the right one is larger (it was the opposite before surgery) so hopefully things will settle (drop) and match. If it's not a big difference I am not going to fret over it. I will post photos once I get through this rough patch. Updated on 22 Sep 2016: Recovery better each but at about 70%. Dr, Thornton staff took photos of the abdom. area that will most likely need mesh. He said he will speak to a general surgeon specialist in the mesh field. The thoughts of another surgery is so depressing. My kids are concerned about how many surgeries. I am too but hoping that this will heal and improve and perhaps be able to have a laparoscopic surgery that will be just as effective. Updated on 23 Sep 2016: Updated on 22 Dec 2016: It's been a few months and I am doing ok My right breast has a slight capsular contraction and I am hoping with massage it will improve. The implant is sitting higher and my upper pole is harde and fuller on the right breast and is slightly larger then the left. Previously the left was larger. The scars under the right breast are thicker as well and still bother me a little as far as comfort. The abdominal revision is the biggest problem since the muscles are weak and thin on the left side where my old scar hence the reason for the scar revision in the first place. Dr. Thornton is referring me to a general surgeon to discuss the possibilities of mesh over the ab weakness. If the general surgeon thinks it will definitely improve this I will consider one more surgery. The other part of this is whether or not insurance will cover it. For visual purposes only, I am like a balled tire so to speak. I don't have a hernia but if I hit it hard at the gym and really worked on the 6 pack area (which it's not lol) I could possibly cause a blow out. It's kinda complicated involving fascia etc. but it's a simpliar way to explain it and try to have an understanding of the current issue. Bottom line, insurance won't pay to prevent a blow out only to fix it. However, I don't want to hit the gym hard and cause myself to get a hernia (blow out) since that would be stupidity. Right? Ugh. Updated on 15 Aug 2017: My journey started in 2014 and I can not believe it's 2017 already. During that time there was some really difficult times due to the complications that I had. Dr. Thornton was good with me through all my panic attacks and we got through it. There are things I would have done differently but what's done is done. I still have skin laxity especially in the bottom of my right breast, less on left side. I have scars around my nipples and vertical incision area, under and on the sides that I could live without but other then the scars and the laxity, I am happy with the size. My abdominal scar revision looked better before the last revision but I still think something can be done to improve it such as fat grafting or reverse TT but really don't want another surgery under anesthesia. Dr. Thornton told me he could fix the laxity in the surgery center with a local, so we will see since I plan to go back to him soon. I have been hitting the gym and have lost 15 lbs and I'm still hoping to lose a little more. I am gaining muscle as well and have become stronger. Updated on 20 Aug 2017: Photos for recent update Updated on 3 Sep 2017: I went to Dr. Thornton last week to see where I currently stand with progress and I am also concerned that my right breast never softened from the start. It is hard and lefty is soft. This is also the worst with the loose skin at the bottom of the breast. He said that he can tighten under a local in the office. He also said he can touch up a couple lumpy areas on my abdomen with more Lopo and possibly recut the scar and tighten where I have had some bulging where I had scar revision on ab. He was surprised that after loosing 15 lbs my skin held up and has not sagged or become looser. I f I do decide to get a touch up it will not be until Jan/Feb 2018. He did put me on 10 mg of Montelukast (asthma meds) that has been successful with some of his patients. I probably should have started it many months ago. I hate being on any meds but will see if it helps. I also hate the thoughts of being cut again and then of course there that chance of getting an infection. Will it be worth it? Pictures to come, Updated on 10 Aug 2018: Today I went in my PS office for a revision. The doctor did the revision in the surgery room at the office. I had locals needles. As far as the needles they were the worse part and on a scale of 1-10 I’ll give it a 8. After I was numb the doctor did lipo on a slight double bubble on left inside breast at the fold and some additional lipo on some lumpy areas on my tummy. I could feel some of it and at times it hurt but not for long. After the tummy he removed skin under my right and stitched it back up since i had some loose skin. Overall it took 2.5 hrs. Dr, Thornton was wonderful and is very pleasant. I am sore and i’m dure tomorrow will be worse but feeling pretty good overall and glad it’s over with. I am really hoping it’s the last revision. .
So far him and his staff have been great. Arrived for my consult and was taking back and seen him only 12 min late. He even apologized. He was thorough with explaining everything to me. Very down to earth and just easy to talk to. Made me feel completely comfortable. Thigh lift and arm lift are booked for December 2018. I'll write another review after surgery!
My journey started at 240. I’m 227 now and very comfortable, Looking to get a tummy tuck, lipo, and BBL and so excited. I’m not trying to be skinny just smaller waist and a little butt, perfectly plus size. I’ve always hated how I never filled out any of my pants or kept my underwear from rolling down, muffin top problems. With a bbl, I’ll have a butt to hold up my underwear. Lol I Never had a butt and can’t wait to see the outcome of the Bbl. Updated on 13 May 2018: So I’m 3 days post op and I thought it was going to be extremely difficult but it hasn’t. Everything turned out lovely and here the the updated pics. I will post more after I heal. I’m still swollen! Updated on 25 May 2018: So I’m 2 weeks post op. I’m loving my TT. Shirts look amazing, underwear don’t roll anymore, lol I’m still a little swollen, no pain more uncomfortable than anything. No pain meds for more than a week. I’m almost completely standing up right, I’m still a little hunched over from my top stitches on the inside are kinda tight. I had one drain removed Friday which didn’t hurt a bit. I get the other removed Tuesday, which I cannot wait. Freedom is to come. What I am not pleased with is the BBL. my doctor recommended that I only receive 600cc which I don’t think he even put that much. There’s no definition no plump, just a little hip. He says I’m really small. Thank you! Like I didn’t already know that. That’s why I’m getting a bbl. anyway I really don’t have much to say about it until I’m completely healed. Pics to come..
Looking at the area on the middle photo, I'm not sure if that is a scab or actually implant exposure again. I would definitely contact your plastic surgeon and be seen as soon as possible. This is a very difficult problem and it appears you have done the right things including a long course of antibiotics and obviously the reclosure. Unfortunately I would not be surprised if all of your efforts are still destined for failure as larger implants in thin tissue with exposure is a very difficult save. Best of luck to you.
I'm not overly concerned at this point. If it's not painful and the redness is not growing it's most likely part of the normal healing process. You might want to try a bit of benadryl cream or cortisone cream at the site of the itchyness as well. If you have fevers or pain, I would contact your surgeon.
At 10 days you are healing fine, but far from your final result. This will need roughly 3 months to get to a relatively final and stable outcome. At that point you can evaluate where you are. I would not worry about the upper lids at this time. There is still swelling and the scarring is very early. Once it heals you will likely be pleased with the improvement. Follow your surgeons recommendations and give it some time.
Cosmeeko, indeed the black area you see is a bit of skin that has not survived. The terms necrotic, necrosis, dead are all appropriate, but don't be worried. There are no signs of infection. That black area is indeed dead and will eventually come off. Likely the area will heal in on its own with skin growing from the healthy edges. This will take about 3-4 weeks. Your current care is fine. If you get significant redness around it, or it's growing significantly get checked out, otherwise an appointment in 10-14 days should be fine.
I would recommend someone to help you for the first few days. If you have no one there to help you, ask your surgeon if he has anyone he can recommend for you. 6 months is plenty of time to heal and recover and get through any potential initial problems. As far as productivity, plan a few days off and you'll be fine. Most women are back to work in less than a week. Once back in the states if there are any problems you will be able to find a Plastic Surgeon to take care of you, however there will likely be a cost to that. Good luck.
