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I had a tummy tuck and lipo done October 20, 2022 with Dr Kenneth Sumida and could not be more happy. I am still recovering but can say I have not been in pain but more just discomfort, not being able to walk upright and having to sleep on my back sitting up takes a role on my back. We used drains and they were taken out a week later in my case since the last few days prior to my app they were not draining much fluid and I feel better having them out they don’t hurt just more in the way. I think every dr should be using drains when performing a TT, otherwise where does all that fluid go but inside you and make you swell. Today is day 11 and I am still sore but I can walk a little straighter and I can sleep more flat on my back, hopefully by the end of next week I’ll be much better. Here are some must haves for recovering from a TT: - [ ] Heat pack for back - [ ] Ice pack for stomach - [ ] Walker or cane to walk the first few days - [ ] Cold eye pack (helps with headaches) Updated on 2 Nov 2022: This is the before picture of my tummy tuck. It was taken a week prior to surgery. I am very happy with the results so far but still in the healing process. I am hoping that by the end of 3-4 weeks I am completely healed. Updated on 13 Nov 2022: Today is 3 weeks and 3 days post TT, still swollen and tight but feeling a lot better and loving my results so far. My belly button looks good and the scar looks pretty good so far too and it’s so low you won’t be able to see if once I’m completely healed.
Best decision I've made! Dr Sumida was everything, very professional yet down to earth. Everything went better than I was imagining and I am so happy with my results!! I wanted big but was scared to go as big as I did, but he assured me I would not regret it. I put my trust in him and I am glad I did because I would've been disappointed with smaller ones. I love love them! And I wish I had the courage to do it sooner:)
I’ve had butt implants since 2016 and never really needed them but wanted the dramatic fake look so I got them done in Beverly Hills size 600 cc implants, huge, way to big for my petite self at the time 5’1 115 lbs, although the dr gave me what I wanted and did a great job I never had any complications with the implants besides the left side would be uncomfortable from time to time and didn’t seem to drop all the way. Fast forward I 2020 I had another baby gained a good 45lbs and decided it’s time to get them taken out and was easier to do it in my home town. I researched many drs and a lot did not want to touch them to take them out, until I found Dr. Sumida on RealSelf and went to a consult with him and loved him and his staff, they made me feel welcome and comfortable with the whole process. I was extremely nervous about surgery the day of which was just this past Thursday but everything went well. I am a bit sore and it’s hard to sit but it’s only been a few days and can’t wear to be fully recovered, I already feel an immediate relief of not having the implants in there and would greatly recommend anyone to see Dr. Sumida if they want there butt implants removed. Updated on 21 Jun 2021: This is 3 days after the butt implant removal still feels weird back there and to sit down, not 100% done healing. I have a post op appointment this Friday with the Dr to see if everything is okay. Seems to be going well but I can’t wait to be completely healed. Updated on 6 Jul 2021: Healing great so far a little sore and tight feeling and swollen but so far I am very pleased with the results of getting my implants removed. This is 3 weeks out. I am waiting for the swelling to go down some more and will update again in a few weeks after my 2 month post op Updated on 12 Dec 2021: So it’s been 6 months since I removed my butt implants and I am very pleased, my butt is just as big as it was with the implants but way more comfortable now. I did expect it to get a lot smaller but I gained about 50 lbs when I had my daughter almost 2 years ago so I’m sure that helped add weight to my butt. I have been lightly exercising but am 100% back to normal and getting ready for my next surgery with Dr. Sumida (lipo 360). Updated on 5 Dec 2023: Hi everyone this is a two year post op pictures of my butt implant removal.. happier than ever I feel like I’m fully healed and my butt is completely back to normal after removing my butt implants. It took a good year to feel completely back to normal and I had no issues or pain during recovery.
* I breastfed my baby for 2 years. a year and a half of that time I had a ruptured implant on my left side! Once I weaned baby, I had to wait other 8 months before I could get my new implants! But I finally did it!! So happy to have them fixed. No more stuffing my left side lol * My first augmentation was in 2005, I did saline under the muscle. They were great until one deflated in 2019! I suppose it was time for an exchange anyway, just wish I didn’t have to wait almost 2 years to do it. Because it had been ruptured for so long, my left implant had to basically drop into place again.. my right breast was pretty smooth process, just replaced implant and it fell into it’s perfect place. My left was very swollen and was higher up on my chest, which had me worried at first!! I knew that was to be expected, but it still worried me that it would be lopsided forever lol * Recovery has been good! No complications. And my breasts were looking beautiful at day 5 even! Im on day 6 post op and I'm feeling better everyday
I am a 32b or small 32c in Victoria Secret. Slim build 5'4 and 135 lbs. I want to get to a large size D. Talked it over with the doctor and I settled with 480cc saline. I could have chosen a volume between 400 and 510 saline and still be around my target end result. Day of surgery was exciting! My appointment was 2pm and I was so thirsty but stick to the fasting! No food or water. Anesthesia went smooth. Feel asleep so fast the doctor was surprised. Just meditate and let your body relax. Woke up really groggy and sore. Next day was terrible. I had arms like a T-rex. My skin was so tight and stretched. It feels like you can pop your breast with a needle. During this time is very important to rest and sleep. Sit up in a recliner or sofa. This helps the swelling leave your breast for faster healing. Day 2 was worse than day one. The swelling got bigger. Bruising started to show around my nipples and under my breast. Tenderness and sore muscles was at a 8 out of 10. Day 3 to 5 started feeling alot better. Started moving around more and gently massaging the implant. I'll update with photos as I heal. Updated on 26 Nov 2020: Dr. Sumida and his staff are amazing. Right when you step into the office you feel like at home. The staff is always phone call away for any questions or concerns. You can even text afterhours for emergency questions. The surgery went well. They called to make sure i got home safely. Reminded me of procedures to follow at home. Updated on 5 Dec 2020: Went for my week check up last week and the doctor put on antibiotic strips for the scarring. They were looking a little yellow so I took them off, which the doctor said was fine. My left nipple is a little folded from having the bandage on it but a few sessions of massages should get it back to normal. My right nipple looks great. Minimal scars that blends into the areola. The area is still healing and yellow/green. My left is still numb and right is hypersensitive. Updated on 15 Dec 2020: Breast are starting to feel like my own. Still some numb areas. I've been doing daily massages and stretching for two weeks. I feel it helping with tightness and softening them over time. Nipples are healing slowly. Pimples are still coming up here and there. I've been applying aloe vera to help with scarring. Went to try on bras. I thought i fit in a 34D i am now a 34DD.
After two pregnancies and nursing one for 6 months my DD breasts were pretty sad, deflated, and was left with excess skin. I had heard wonderful things about Dr. Sumida and his work. I scheduled a consultation with him and one other plastic surgeon in Granite Bay. After my consultation with Dr. Sumida I was ready to book but had paid for the other consultation so wanted to still get another opinion. I'm so glad I went with Dr. Sumida. I couldn't be more pleased with my results. He restored my breasts to their former glory ten fold! The recovery was painful in the first week but was much better after that. I can't wait to see him next week and discuss a potential tummy tuck and lipo. I know he can do miracles and trust him implicitly!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr Sumida! He makes my appointments enjoyable and comfortable. He is very thorough and explains everything in great detail to make sure you understand everything you need to know. My surgery went well, I healed nicely and I'm only a week post op from a BA. I love his personality and now, his work!
I'm finally and officially scheduled for the breast augmentation I've dreamed of! I've never had boobs, and then got pregnant, boobs came in lol and i was able to breast feed for a little over a year, and that ended with full deflation! :( I took the Leap and went In two weeks ago to have my consultation done. Just at the consultation I have never felt that kind of confidence before! Looking in the mirror with what looks like boobs in a cute sports bra, instantly gave me life… I could not stop smiling!! Not only that but Dr. Simuda gave me all the reassurance and confidence I needed to know and feel that I had picked the right doctor for this life changing experience !! I'm officially scheduled for tomorrow morning 5/21/2020 at 7:15 am... any tips or things I should know or do before and after surgery.. and what is the pain like?? You would think after having a child this would be cake but I'm still unsure how i pushed out a baby haha! I'm freaking out and I'm soooo nervous ... I'm afraid I'm going to back out lol!! Btw I have zero pain tolerance... So anxious for this to go as smooth as possible! .. all suggestions and info welcome!! I can't hardly wait to see the magic that Dr. Simuda works on me! Thank you!! Xx Updated on 21 May 2020: What a day!!!! Well 7:15 didn’t go as planned but that’s totally okay, Dr. Sumida’s office was able to squeeze me in at 2 PM today!!! I arrived at 2 PM signed my last documents went upstairs and the preparation began they had told me that surgery was set for 3 PM, the nurse Shannon was absolutely amazing and so sweet and took the best care of me for prepping as I was absolutely so nervous and scared of the unknown! Dr. Simuda came in and brought my implants in for me to see them, he marked me up and explained the difference between Saline and silicone as I had switched to silicone at the last minute (days before) . He even gave me the option to revert back to Saline if I had wanted to as the 355 is a full C small D and I was really set on just a full C. With my figure and being short and petite I really wanted to make sure that I was not top-heavy or my implants looking super fake. I ended up going with a 355 silicone. I’m 5’0, 110-115 lbs. I wish I would have asked more questions regarding the silicone. I was completely set on The incision being on my areola and not underneath my breast but unfortunately that was not the case today and since I had switched I had to go underneath the breast. Definitely a little disappointed in that but there could have been bigger things to worry about. 3 PM hit and they were walking me to the OR!! I laid on the OR table and within no more than five minutes I was out from the anesthesia!!! 45 minutes later I was completed and woke up and was very groggy but overall I just kinda sat up and sat there for a few moments, I was not in any pain just simply a lot of pressure! I stood up, don’t really remember walking out or to the car but I do remember the car ride!! The drive home was a little rough walking was a little painful and hard I definitely had to take my absolute sweet time. Not sure if this is normal but I was sent home with just the bandages over my incision and that was it no wrapping, sports bras temporary bra, hospital bra, nothing lol so that threw me off quite a bit as I had planned on staying in the one that I thought I would receive from the office. So I did not purchase or order the ones that I had originally wanted to order post-op, kind of my fault but I had asked ahead of time and they told me that I would be walking out with a wrapping of some sort. When I got home walking again, was a little hard I had to hold the new girls in order to get into my home. I laid down and have been resting ever since I have the best care team behind me I have not had much pain, again it’s all just soreness and pressure! Day one in the books and this has been the best recovery as I was so afraid and nervous scared that I was going to be in a ton of pain I know day two will be very rough not looking forward to it but I am ready to get this recovery on the road!! Lots of ice, meds, and muscle relaxers that were given prescribed to me of course. I’ve been taking them like clockwork which has made this so much better. I’m not one to take medicine or a fan of meds but it’s totally helping with the pain and I’m simply feeling pressure which I’m totally OK with. I’ve been icing every 15-20 minutes and that has drastically helped with the swelling!! Day one down, bring it on DAY TWO! Updated on 23 May 2020: Woke up this morning and knew today would be the roughest day yet! I’m super sore today, ribs are finally having a feeling of bruising, chest is quite swollen. QUESTION; how often are you ladies icing?? I was able to take my first shower yesterday and it was heavenly!! Back is a little sore as I’m definitely not used to sleeping upright on the couch with a million pillows behind me I am definitely a sleep on my stomach type of gal haha, anyone else struggling with this?? Any tips or tricks for sleeping?? I’m having quite a bit of pain near my incision just on one boob hoping that this goes away sooner than later! Overall recovery is going great had my post op appointment yesterday via phone which was sooo nice and convenient, Doctor says that the girls are looking great!! Any future remedies or meds for getting that incision scar smaller over time ?? Thanks XX Updated on 23 May 2020: These are yesterday / day two and today day three .. 355 CC silicone .. they are still very swollen Updated on 28 May 2020: Officially One week POST Surgery on this very day! My goodness this has been such a smooth, painless, recovery full of pressure! I feel amazing! I’m up walking and finally able to Drive again definitely not sleeping still due to the pressure but overall the girls are feeling good still swollen but perky!! Taking it one day at a time, loving my results so far, ice is definitely our best friend and officially off of the meds :)) Last night I was having trouble breathing it felt like my chest was super heavy and I’m pretty sure that they started dropping as they definitely feel lower and not so up in my face or on the top of my chest!!! Tomorrow we have our post op official appointment at our doctors office as my very first one was the day after surgery and it was virtual, shout out to the coolest doctor around! Sooo very excited to see what my doctor has to say and I believe it’s bandage removal day… Yay!!! Cheers to week one down of having a beautiful busty chest! Updated on 12 Jun 2020: The girls are officially three weeks old as of yesterday!! A lot has happened in just three weeks… Recovery has been so smooth and pain-free, officially off of the meds icing as needed… Still having issues with one boob not healing as quickly as the other I like to call it my annoying boob!! My annoying boob is sore, tender, what feels to be rather bruised but there is no discoloration of bruising which is a good sign... icing regularly on my right boob (the annoying boob), my left is my perfect boob!! The girls have both dropped quite a bit which is awesome they are both settling into place and looking sooo good overall!! Im officially sleeping on my side and officially laying/sleeping on my back (all the way laying down). There is a little discomfort throughout the night but I’m definitely sleeping more than I have in the last three weeks when there is discomfort I tend to ice as needed though the night! Incision bandage strips officially come off today… Yay super excited!!! Overall I am so happy with my results!! Here’s the latest new view!!
Dr. Kenneth Sumida is amazing!!!!! I had a procedure done by another center and my end result was a botched and deformed stomach, back and scarring. Dr. Sumida fixed me up and the result is more than I could have hoped for! His staff is amazing too, so friendly and welcoming! I highly recommend him, you will not find a more fantastic individual and surgeon :) I truly cannot thank Dr. Sumida enough for giving me my new and awesome figure!!!!!! Thank you again so very much Dr. Sumida!!!!!!!!!!
I have been feeling down about my mom body for years. I had my 4th child (all of mine were c sections) in 2018. The delivery was traumatic, we both almost died. I am not keen on going under the knife, and I think I may even have some PTSD. I really want this though. After several other consultations I have decided to go with Dr. Sumida in Folsom (where I live). I'm scheduled on 12/12/19 for a breast lift (no implants) and a tummy tuck with lipo. His bedside manner is very good, and he is nice, funny, supportive, understanding, and realistic. His portfolio is impressive & he instantly showed me many photos of women who looked exactly like me who had my same procedures. He ensured me that he would give me a flat tummy with a tiny waist and kept saying I'd "look AWESOME". He said he is aggressive with the lipo and will get my waistline nice. He said he does not use after garments like fajas or compression stuff. I am a little concerned on that but he has such good results and reviews. I really feel he knows what he is doing. He also said no massages are really needed after lipo. These are both just things I have read about in reading online about plastic surgery. So I don't know.. I wish I could afford a fat transfer to smooth out my hip dips, but probably not. I'm very nervous and anxious. Feeling guilty, even though I am paying for this myself. Husband supports me. It is paid in full with plenty of money left over and we have no debt but I feel like having 4 kids this should not be a priority to me. Still, I want this so badly. I want to feel confident again. I'm not telling any of my extended family. My husband and children know, along with my mother in law. No one else. My family will judge and are not supportive people. I don't want to explain myself. I paid for this alone, in full, and have plenty of money left so I am not taking from my children or family and just don't want to hear anything about it from my family. But I feel guilty like I am lying by not mentioning it. I am really lucky, my husband has 26 days off for my recovery time. I have 4 kids ages 12, 9, 4 and 18 months. I'm most nervous about the breast lift. I have had 4 c sections and recovered very easily from them with no issues. Dr. Sumida said that he expects this to be harder and he explained how uncomfortable the tightening of my muscles will be (I have a hernia on my navel, too). Oh I am also nervous about having a new belly button. When I learned I wouldn't have my same one I was not happy. Dr. Sumida does make nice navels though. My before stats. I'm 170lbs, 5'5". I have a 31 inch waist. 36 inch bust. 40 inch hips. My bra size is 34D, but it's loose skin. I don't know how I am going to do this sans anxiety medication. I am having anxious bad dreams about it already and it's so far away! Updated on 18 Oct 2019: Forgot to add a front view photo. This is kind of a flattering angle for my body because I took it myself and I assure you I am uglier in person lol! I'll be adding the before and afters the surgeon took... After, obviously! I'm nervous about recovery time. I hear it can take a long long time to see full results with lipo & TT. It's whatever though I'm only getting older. Updated on 11 Dec 2019: Wow. I knew I'd feel this way& that's why I paid in full so far ahead because I feel like backing out. Just like with every c section I'm not feeling excited, just full of dread& like I may have a panic attack. I spoke with the office today. Anesthesiologist will be calling tonight. I can't seem to picture myself there. I'm thinking about all of the potential worst case scenarios. Was this all a huge mistake? I have 4 kids who need me. I wish I could be excited & focus on the positives. I've always been a high strung person. Big feelings. The office was reassuring but I'm feeling super scared. Updated on 12 Dec 2019: I'm home. Doctor Sumida gave me flowers.. so nice. the staff that work with him are truly the best. I am sore. I got to look at myself before the swelling set in. My stomach looked amazing. So did my boobs. Updated on 14 Dec 2019: I can't wait for recovery to be over. It has been painful but not unbearable. At time I felt the pain meds weren't cutting it but each hour is easier than the last. I am now able to get in and out of bed on my own, have been walking and giving myself sponge baths. Still only drinking Ensure, no solid food. Been walking every few hours and coughing to clear my lungs. THAT hurts! Initially I looked so good! Wish I took a photo but I was out of it that first day. Swelling and bruising has set in majorly! I look like I got beat with a baseball bat. It feels like a c section plus the worst workout of my life. Breast lift doesn't give much pain until pain pills are wearing off. I was given the okay for ibuprofen since I had not really had much bleeding. All in all, recovery has been more easy than I had anticipated. Yesterday was hardest so far. Today is much easier. The ibuprofen helps most. My breasts are smaller than anticipated but I love them, they're perky and cute. My belly is sooo flat there's no belly in my lap when I sit. When I look down, it's bizarre, like I am looking at a strange body that doesn't belong to me! I am very pale and feel weak at times, but standing straighter and walking more sure and steady with each step. I am 1000% happy thus far, and soooo glad I went through with everything. It was a difficult decision, psychologically and emotionally. I legit wanted to back out even when I was lying on the operating table. I am so glad I didn't. Updated on 15 Dec 2019: Here's the last photo of me before my procedures. I never thought I had the most terrible body ever. In fact, a lot of people say to me that they don't understand why I'd do this, considering that I "looked good" for having four kids. I wanted to do this for many reasons. I wanted to feel sexy again. I wanted to feel confident in clothing. Not worry about bathing suit tops not working with my huge, droopy chest. Not wear loose T shirts every single day. I think it's okay to say that while I've struggled with my body image immensely throughout my life, I know I had a pretty okay body. And my body still never be perfect. I didn't get this surgery to be skinny, or flawless. I just wanted things back to flatter, tighter, and up higher. I don't think there's anything wrong with that, if it makes me happy. Updated on 15 Dec 2019: The night before my surgery. I accidentally didn't add it to my last update and you can't after the fact, which is stupid! Apologies, I'm learning this site still lol. I don't like the fact we can't alter or delete updates, I'm trying to make this helpful and a good review! :) Updated on 15 Dec 2019: I really wish I'd gotten some photos the day I came home because you could see how tiny my waist was. I'm all kinds of swollen now. Bruised, too! My waist still goes straight flat down though! No excess fat or skin in my lap when I sit. The bruising has actually gone down a lot since yesterday. I'm taking Arnica and Bromelain for it. Gonna have my husband massage me in a few minutes, to get fluids moving and blood flowing. I'm sure it won't feel good. I'm unable to stand totally straight. Walking strains my back after a while. It's most comfy to lay in a propped position with knees bent up and pillows under my back and knees. My breasts look very odd, they're swollen and hard. I'm anxious to see how they heal and soften up. One nipple is numb and the other I can feel. No pain from the breast lift so far. Taking care to limit arm movement and use. Not lifting anything. No raising my arms above my head. I'm pleased with how small they are, they look how they did pre nursing 4 babies! I'm bored as hell, honestly. I've been reading, online, and just trying to sleep a lot but I'm generally untired. It sucks. My mood is alternating from happiness and being just so stoked to see how it ends up because I already like it, too massive anxiety because I read about potential complications online like an idiot. Updated on 15 Dec 2019: Here's the pics since they decided not to upload. This site is a pain. As you can see I'm bruised, swollen, and still have 2 drains in. Not in much pain. Still taking 1 norco every 6 hrs, and a miracle relaxer. Might try to wean off the pain pills during daytime tomorrow. Updated on 17 Dec 2019: 5 days post op. Not taking the pain pills at night. Still ibuprofen which is soo helpful. Get really sore if I do too much with no pain pill. Yesterday I tried to eat a small amount of solid foods. It made me sooo uncomfortable because of how tight my waist is. I felt bloated and in a little pain. My waist is so tight it reminds me of wearing a corset all of the time. Looks amazing...! I have a lot of healing to do. Scarring it's a given and remains to be seen but I'm so pleased. I actually feel sexy with my tiny waist back, my breasts are a lot smaller but they're perky which is so unbelievable to me still after all these years of hating them. I think this was such a good thing for me. My post op in 3 days I'm anxious to see if they'll remove the tapes. I want to see my incisions. I'm nervous about looking at my breasts since lift scars can look gnarly for a while. My Dr truly did his best for me. I'm so excited to see how my body changes as I heal. I'm very thankful and glad that I chose Dr. Sumida. Updated on 21 Dec 2019: This process is a roller coaster emotionally. I'd consider myself a very neurotic, anxious person. I've been feeling really anxious. Yesterday the doctor changed my tape! I was shocked by how small my areolas were. The dr asked me what size& I left the decision up to him, he said he had a general guideline he used for what's most aesthetically pleasing . I think they're going to match my breast size. It's just a shock to look at your body and have it be so different. I'm happy with how perky my breasts look. But maybe I'm just used to my areolas being huge for so long that it was a shock to see them be so small. I was scared by how my belly button looks. I think it's swollen and red. I'm afraid I won't like it when it heals. It looks funny and not deep. The doctor said it looked red but he's not alarmed or concerned. It's leaking a clear, odorless fluid. I got upset when I saw it leaking a fluid and called my dr at 11pm. I woke him up. He answered all my questions kindly. That's a good doctor to give a patient his direct line. It really eased my concerns. But, being such an anxious person I'm still concerned. I got online& read about potential complications. I feel stupid and know I shouldn't do that. It's hard to stay positive. I'm really scared of something going wrong. I'm being very careful to follow all directions and I'm just so terrified if I've done something wrong. Or if something maybe is gonna happen to go wrong. This is how my brain works, even if every single thing is going fine my brain is like BUT WHAT IF! It's exhausting. Updated on 23 Dec 2019: My belly button is less angry looking. I'm really swollen. It's improving. My doctor is short with me because of my anxiety, but I did warn him before the surgery that I wad like this lol. Next appointment is the 27th. Anxious to get to the other side of healing.. I've been up and moving more, within reason. Taking it easy still. No longer needing pain meds except once in a while I'll do ibuprofen if I really need it. I'm moving around much more easily. Still no lifting my arms or lifting anything. Updated on 27 Dec 2019: 2 week follow up today. My belly button is having hard time healing. I don't like how it looks. It was a innie before. Now it's not really. But it's not infected so I'm happy. Got my drains out. Everything is easy now. I'm excited to heal. I can't wait to post my before photos. Updated on 9 Jan 2020: Every day I'm healing more, looking cuter. I can see the abs etching my doctor did with the lipo. It looks incredibly amazing. So soft& feminine, realistic. Belly button is slowly healing. Im still pretty swollen in some spots. Slurping comfortably grass been challenging because of my breast lift. My breasts look great so far. I'll post some photos one of the days, soon. Updated on 16 Jan 2020: Yesterday I had an appointment. Dr was very pleased with everything. So am I. He won't need to see me in for 3 months. My belly button is healing slowly still. This damn tape residue is ridiculously hard to get off. Here's a shot up close of how I'm looking. Im still swollen. At the end of the day I am even more swollen and sometimes have pain if I do too much. Nothing too bad. The doctor gave me the ok to start silicone tape or gel on my incisions. I get hypertrophic scarring easily so I'm doing that as a precaution. He mentioned that he expects I'll shrink TWO more inches which I find hard to believe but hey... he's the dr. I'll be so amazed. I already feel amazing. Im not crazy about my scar placement for TT but I previously had c section scars so I'm sure he just put that as low as he was able. It looks so high. In photos you can kinda start to see my ab etching. Looks so bomb. Updated on 19 Jan 2020: I'm regretting not getting fat transfer to my hips to really round out my silhouette & perfect my curves. Ugh. I was nervous to add too much but man that woulda been perfect. Shoulda, woulda, coulda. :( bummed out about it. I suggest if you have the means and are thinking of doing extra, DO IT. Updated on 3 Apr 2020: My mental health is improving finally. Even amidst all of this COVID19 drama and stress. I'm feeling happier about my belly button. My hips are smoothing out. It's been over 3.5 months but I swear I'm still so tender in my flanks area where my lovehandles are. I think they're still swollen idk. My scars are getting slightly hypertrophic. I am prone to this and expected it. I emailed my doctor and he quickly responded and gave me instructions. Here's a couple photos. I'm shrinking every time I take a photo. My eating habits haven't been good because of quarantine. I've also not been exercising. Right before quarantine, about a month ago, I'd begin lifting again and feeling really good in the gym. I started doing cardio at 2 months post, and lifting around 2.5 months. I'm pleased with my body, Dr. Sumida did a really great job. I'm including my official before photos here, finally. Yikes. I kind of forget where I started at times, it's helpful to take these out and remember how far I've come. Truly such a great improvement. I'll do some scar photos in the future, sometime. Updated on 27 Dec 2020: Start to finish best experience ever. The girls in the office are always really nice, everything is so welcoming about Dr. Sumida and all of the staff. He is realistic in telling you if what you want to have done is right for you and also about things you do not need, which I really appreciate. I am super happy with my results and would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Sumida for a tummy tuck or breast lift. He also went out of his way to provide excellent after care and I am not an easy patient lol I'm very high strung and anxious. The whole office here made sure everything was always comfortable, and that I'd know what to expect. I always felt like I was a priority.
It would be important for you to have an examination with a local expert. The typical implant shell usually lasts about 20 years on the higher end. You can evaluate the implant integrity with an MRI which your surgeon will prescribe it needed.
From your photos, your frame is a favorable shape and you should get a good result The most important step is to have several consultations with experts in your area to discuss you goals and what can be done.
The best answer will come after you have a consult with an expert in your area to discuss your concerns. From the photos, you have significant ptosis which you would have seen in the past when your breasts were larger. If you did not like the drop when the breasts were larger, then a lift would be needed. It is very common to separate the breast lift and augmentation surgeries for cases that are not clear cut which may be an option to explore.
Since you have less breast tissue or tissue coverage, silicone implants are a better choice for you. You can choose any of the 3 implants companies but Sientra has the best follow up warranty and coverage. The incision, size and implants type will be determined during your consultation. You should see a few experts in your area to get more educated and to find the best surgeon for your case.
Most of the cases of ALCL cases came from ALLERGAN textured silicone implants ( style 410). They use a salting process to create the texturing that may have been the issue. Most American surgeons knew the issues since 2000 and avoided using them. Most of the cases were found in Canada, Austria and New Zealand and have recently banned them in those countries.
