I will start off with a disclaimer that I am the world's worst patient. I have a panic/anxiety disorder that causes panic attacks often unwarranted so you can imagine when needles are involved how frantic it becomes. Dr. Kristi Sumpter from day 1 consultation about Juvederm injections to the day of surgery for permanent lip implants was sensitive to my anxiety and single-handedly comforted and got me through the procedure. Her bedside manner is above and beyond common courtesy. She genuinely cares about people and wants YOU to be happy with whatever version of yourself. As for the product of the procedure itself, phenomenal. My lips were quite literally nonexistent before Juvederm lip injections. With Juvederm I finally felt like my face was more symmetrical and beautiful but they kept wearing off sooner than I would like (2-3 months on average.) So with the suggestion from my husband (who was more concerned with the price of constant injections) I consulted Dr. Sumpter about permanent implants. We all agreed that while implants are an extreme solution, my personal situation was a perfect fit. The procedure went well ONLY because Dr. Sumpter was very gentle and patient with me while I tried to freak out and back out of it. She literally rubbed my back and told me it was okay and that I didn't have to do anything and we could stop right there. Knowing that she supported me either way and that I had a choice made it easier for me to continue when she told me that the hardest part was over and that it would only take a few minutes to finish. I am eternally grateful for her patience and grace in that moment because I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE my lips now and how they make my whole face look SO much better!!!! I love living in a time where we can change something that makes us feel insecure and I am not ashamed of body modification so I tell everyone what I have had done and when they find out my lips are implants they cannot believe it. Everyone says they are so natural looking and I always tell them about Dr. Sumpter and encourage them to consult her if they ever want to try anything from Botox to surgery. I could have written a book on how fabulous her and her entire staff have always been to me but I will stop here! But before I go, I have uploaded 4 pictures (the wedding photos are before, the other two are after.)
Upper & lower abdomen, love handles and the back under the bra line. I went to 2 consultations. The 1st was a doctor that ONLY does fat reduction procedures. I figured if that's what he specializes in...well...that would be perfect. My husband went with me to this appointment. The doctor said that basically if he took the fat from my abdomen area that I would probably still have a rounded belly because he could feel my muscle under that fat and it is protruding and that is from the visceral fat UNDER the muscle and around my organs and you can only get rid of that through diet and exercising. Which...if he would've looked at my arms, legs and butt he could have figured out that THAT is EXACTLY what I have been doing. I've been working out since I was 23 ( I'm 44 now) but my husband and I just 3 months started eating healthier. Ok..so everything else on my body was changing. Taking shape. EXCEPT my midsection..front and back! BUT, I humored him and said, "Well I have always had a rounded stomach (pooch) even as a little girl, WHO by the way was 15-20 lbs. lighter than everyone else....there's maybe 2" space between my ribs and hips...I am VERY short trunked. I figured I had the pooch because my GUTS have no other place to go...lol. Anyway, I let him know that that was OK for me because I just wanted that blubber GONE! I'm realistic! So he leaves so I can re-dress and his financial lady comes in with the price. He said he could only do the upper & lower and love handles in 1 appointment and the back at another time. My 1st appointment would be $6,500, that was WITH a $2,000 discount for getting 3 areas done in 1 appointment. And if I come back in 90 days of the 1st appointment they would take %25 off the next one and IT would be $3,500. That's $10,000!!!! Well my husband and I thanked them for there time and I went away a lil disappointed. The money and kinda the way he thought I wasn't doing my end of the fat loss. Now...understand...I my WEIGHT is NOT my issue. I am 5'2" & 127lbs. My weight is just fine. But that blubber wasn't! So I was gonna save up the rest of the money and have done in late fall or early winter. That appointment was on a Wednesday. That following Monday I went to my 2nd consultation with a different doctor. 2nd consultation! I LOOOOOVED her. I didn't even have to get undressed! Of course I pulled up my shirt and partially pulled my pants down. She said she could do ALL of it in 1 appointment and would take anywhere from 1 - 1.5 hours. My husband did not come to this one. I got home and told him all about her AND her price. I knew that I was letting her do it before I knew about the price. My husband said, "Great...can you do it tomorrow?" Ha! Well as it turned out, I had emailed them that night with some dates and one of them was that very Friday. I took it!!! Day of surgery. Got there at 8:30 a.m. My appointment was at 10:00 got home about 2:30! (I live 2 hours away from the doctor) I will tell you more later. I'm going to bed. Updated on 13 Jun 2016: First and second day were hard but I had read a lot before the sugery so that had prepared me mentally for it. Tried not to stay laying down all the time. Kept getting up for 10-20 minutes every hour. The day after surgery my husband helped me take a shower. I had already notice and BIG difference with just my garment on but for some reason I didn't think it would be THAT flat with no clothes. When we took the garment off....WOW....my stomach had never been that flat my WHOLE life. Even as a bean pole for MOST of my life...I had a pooch. Well..no more. We looked at each other in amazement! STUNNED! My husband said, "Well it looks like your exercising DID pay off after all." Cuz, you see... My stomach, supposedly, was still going to be rounded according to the 1st doctor, cuz he thought I wasn't doing enough or eating correctly...and to be honest...I agreed. I thought..you're just not pushing hard enough. WELL....APPARENTLY..I WAS!!! I've got ABS for the 1st time ever! They were there...I just couldn't see them below all that BLUBBER!!! I am so proud of myself and makes me want to work even harder at the gym and eat even BETTER! Now to the UNCOMFORTABLENESS! It has been 24 days since my surgery. I am still tender, tight, swollen and a lil numb in some areas. Looking a lil lumpy but that was to be expected, for some reason i can't help but to keep reading and looking at pictures even 24 days after my surgery. Every time I read something it just reaffirms what I already know...which is...it takes 3-6 months for the full results. If done correctly the lil lumpiness will go away. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT!! I don't care if that lil bit of lumpiness stays cuz my midsection is 1,000 % better than it was!!! I'd do it all over again. Speaking of lumpiness. I had my 1st lymphatic massage today. My dr. wanted me to wait 3 weeks before having one. IT MADE A DIFFERENCE. I am less lumpy. She did half of me so I could touch and feel the difference. WOW! That is some crazy stuff that our body does. I get more excited everyday!!!!! Yesterday I tried on all my pants. I will NOT be throwing them out like I had planned, cuz I look FABULOUS in them. The only pants I have been comfortable in for the last 5 years were yoga or workout pants. Don't get me wrong..I love them..they make my booty look great. But it gets boring after a while when that's all you can wear. SUPER EXCITED!!! Speaking of booties..I almost opted to have her transfer the fat to my butt, however my husband said my butt was perfect and not mess with it. And I was fine with that. That would have been a WORSE recovery. I will take some pics this week for my 4th week POST OP update! I go see her next Monday for another post op visit and this time she will take her own pics. Well, I'm tired. Check ya on the flip side!
I am a 42 year old mom of three. My oldest son is 19, my middle daughter is 11 and I have a 2 year old son. (Big spread!) I have been wanting a tummy tuck since the birth of my daughter. I have never been blessed with a flat stomach, even as a teenager. It has always been something I am self conscious about and I am so ready to be able to wear a fitted shirt and not be embarrassed by my jelly rolls! I am a school teacher so I am squeezing this in at the end of my summer. I have plenty of help between my husband, mom and MIL so I'm hoping I will have enough time to recover before returning to work. (@ 3 1/2 weeks - 4 before students return) I had my consultation on Monday, July 15th with Dr. Kristi Sumpter. I am actually going forward without seeing any other surgeons because 3 of my friends have been to her with awesome results and recommendations. My pre-op appointment is scheduled for tomorrow. She will take my before pics, answer more questions and go over all the risks in great detail. My payment is due tomorrow as well. My surgery date is July 23rd and I will be going in for a full abdominoplasty with lipo to the upper abdomen, waist, hips and back bra area. I have really enjoyed this site. I have spent HOURS reading reviews and looking at before and after pics. I think I am in a really good place and I fully understand what the surgery entails and what kind of recovery is ahead of me. Updated on 21 Jul 2013: I had my pre op appt. on Thursday. I had to go over all the paperwork that details the surgery along with all of the risks. It is very scary to read what *could* happen. I'm just trying to stay focused on the positives. The doctor explained what will happen the day of the surgery, answered questions and showed me what the drain looked like and how to take care of it. She also took the dreaded "before" pictures. My husband took some tonight too so I will try to upload those tomorrow. I went to the store and got some tank tops and pro-biotics to take after the surgery. I also have some Arnica tablets and cream to use and picked up my antibiotics, nausea meds and pain pills. I think I am almost set! I am really feeling anxiety creep in. I start to wonder if I am making the right decision and fear that something could happen and I will leave my kids without a mother. From what I am reading it seems pretty normal but it is still unnerving. Updated on 26 Jul 2013: I had my surgery on Tuesday morning. I got checked into the surgery center, changed into a gown and took a pregnancy test and they started my IV. The doctor came in to chat at mark me for the lipo and surgery. She was very reassuring and told me she would take good care of me. After that I met the anesthesiologist and they led me back to the operating room. They had me lay on warm towels and said they would put something in my IV to make me more comfortable. Next think I know I was waking up in the recovery room! No big complaints yet except some soreness and nausea from meds. I've thrown up twice and that is definitely no fun. I haven't even seen my stomach yet. My appt with Dr. Sumpter is today at 1:00. I will try to take some pics with my phone. I had a dream yesterday that she took off all the bandages and my tummy looked the same as before surgery. Has that ever happened to anyone else? Updated on 27 Jul 2013: My appointment ended up going really well. the doctor said my incision looks really good and I have only a little swelling. it was so surreal to look down at my belly and not see rolls. she helped me clean my dressings and change into a clean cover garment. I was starting to feel and smell like a homeless person. i still catch myself taking really shallow breaths and I know that is not good. today has definitely been the best day yet (4 days post op)I would be lying if I said it wasn't hard though. It pretty much takes all of my energy to get up to go to the bathroom or move anywhere. I have some pics to post but I am waiting for my hubby to show me how to get them from a phone and camera to an IPad, I will work on it soon promise... Updated on 28 Jul 2013: Updated on 28 Jul 2013: Updated on 31 Jul 2013: I actually took a real shower on my own without hubby's help this morning! I also reapplied my dressings by myself too so it is good to gain some independence. I have an appointment with my doctor at 5:00 today to hopefully get my one drain removed. I have been having some rough nights and last night was kinda tough on me. I couldn't get comfortable to fall asleep and whenever it seemed I did I would have some painful coughing episodes. It hurt so bad! Then I felt my drain plug pop open while I was laying there. Luckily I caught it before nastiness ensued. Ugh! My hubby jumped up to help and I just started crying. He was so reassuring, said I got through the worst part and it will be all downhill from here. I needed to hear that. It definitely has not been easy but I absolutely have no regrets! I'm thankful for my husband, mom and in laws that have all stepped up to help me take care of things these last two weeks. I know that it is getting easier everyday and soon we can all look back on this and it will be a blip in the radar. Happy healing ladies! Updated on 6 Aug 2013: I went back to my doctor today for my two week check up. I got my stitches out of my incision today but my belly button will have to wait because it was still a little raw. She put me on another round of antibiotics to ensure it doesn't get infected. I've been having a lot of swelling above my pubic area. It was really hard and when I pushed on it, it looked like a waterbed. She confirmed I had a seroma and drained it for me. She gave me a shot of numbing medicine before she stuck the huge syringe in to drain it. I was so nervous but it ended up not being bad at all. I didn't even feel the shot. One one side it was a little uncomfortable while she was draining it it it wasn't bad overall. I could not believe the difference in my tummy after she drained it. Much flatter! I asked her if it was common and she said she sees it more with active people (but she is glad to see people active after surgery) or if she takes the drain out a smidge too early. She said I may or may not have to have it drained again...hopefully my body will start to absorb it faster. My incision is healing nicely. I had some darker spots along the scar that I was really worried about (necrosis) but she said they were superficial and not to be worried out. Overall it was a good appointment! I will try to upload a couple pics later tonight. Updated on 6 Aug 2013: I accidentally deleted this pic trying to edit it. This is day 4 and you can really see the bruising from the lipo. Updated on 6 Aug 2013: Here is a shot of my belly on Day 10. I was concerned about the dark spots near my incision being necrosis but the doctor says they are superficial. It may have to do with the lipo I had on surgery day. Updated on 14 Aug 2013: I had my weekly appointment today and it was the second time I had my seroma drained. I brought up concerns about the seroma because I have been reading so much on the Internet about the possibility to have a drain reinserted or even surgery to remove the fluid pocket. Dr. Sumpter was totally reassuring, she said seromas are a fairly common occurrence after a tummy tuck and she has never had to reinsert a drain. She is looking for my fluid level to decrease each time she drains me (which it did) and she thinks I am healing just fine...so that was a relief! I also got my belly button stitches out so I am stitch free! The little scabs around my incision are healing as well so overall it was a good visit. I will try to upload a current pic tonight. Updated on 15 Aug 2013:
I went to a few consultations and decided on Dr. Sumpter based on her bedside manner and her confidence. Her office staff was very courteous and she was friendly. I wish I would have read reviews and done more research before going through with the surgery. She has multiple negative reviews on google and Yelp. She may be gifted at other procedures, but rhinoplasties are not one of them unfortunately. There is nothing small, delicate or feminine about my nose post-op. I actually had a lot more tip definition and projection pre-op. I cannot wait for the year to be up so I can have a revision done by a specialist. On top of the poor aesthetic outcome, I also have a collapsed nasal valve, very deviated septum, and poor incision/scar. I also have excess cartilage and/or hypertrophic scarring all inside my alar rims. I'm so upset that when all is said and done I'm going to have to pay twice as much to fix this mess. $6k down the drain and I look worse. I wish I had my money and old nose back. Updated on 1 Jun 2016: Just got back from my 3 month post op visit. Doc says it looks great. I don't trust what's doc's definition of great must be. My tip is the same size and just as bulbous, and I anything I have LOST definition and details and have an EVEN WIDER bridge. She also said I don't have a deviated septum, although it's quite visible. And also doesn't agree that I have a collapsed valve. Even though I do. So *sigh* I smiled and made my 6 month follow appointment. I really wish she wild give me my surgical fees back so I may pursue a facial plastic surgeon to revise this mess. She suggested we see what happens 6 months from now, but I don't want her to revise. I want to get it done right and be done with all these problems. Updated on 25 Jun 2016: Really really unhappy with my results. Here's an update. My tip is still really droopy, my nose is still really crooked and bulbous. I'm all around really disappointed. Updated on 3 Jul 2016: Well my nose has now become the thing I dislike the most about my face. My tip has dropped and I have a beak on my face. I truly truly truly wish for my old nose back this was the biggest mistake of my life. Updated on 3 Jul 2016: Pic failed to upload so here it is Updated on 23 Jul 2016: I can't even pinpoint why my columella and nose tip form a sharp pointy V shape post op. I absolutely hate it. I've also noticed that each side of my bulbous tip is uneven. Unevenly reduced maybe? Swelling hasn't gone down at all over the last few months. I'm not anticipating it changing very much any more. Counting down the months till I can have s revision performed by a facial specialist. Please excuse the no makeup selfie. Updated on 19 Oct 2016: Just wanted to give an update I can mostly breathe now. There are days when I'm stuffy and can't. But i would say my breathing is abojt 50 percent improved from where it was the first 4-5 months. I still can't breathe sleeping on my right side though. I recently started sleeping laying down after 6+ months of sleeping sitting up. I am still swollen in the mornings. I also still have horrible raised scarring on the inside of my nose which blocks my breathing as well. My scar across my columella is also still very noticeable. I'm afraid to have a revision done. I'm scared I will make an already bad situation worse :-(. Not really sure what to do from here. Just learn to live like this or try again. Updated on 3 Aug 2017: Well it's been well over a year and here is my final result. As you can see my "new nose" is significantly worse than my old nose. More crooked, twisted, and fatter. Ages me significantly. I am currently pregnant so won't be able to have a revision for at least another year
For over 18 years I've longed for perky youthful breasts and tight skin after having three children. After 7 years of disciplined heavy weightlifting and eating health, it's time to give this gift to myself to compliment and properly showcase the work I have put into my body. In 1.5 weeks, my skin will have been restored, and my breasts augmented. I tear up every time I think of what is about to happen. It is the best gift I could have given myself. Looking forward to a new attitude, increased confidence, and a complete aesthetically pleasing front view. Updated on 27 Sep 2017: I'm seven days away from surgery and getting more nervous. I want beautiful breasts, and i want my surgeon to do an excellent job. I don't want to have to go under the knife again to revise anything. I need positive vibes and thoughts. Updated on 28 Sep 2017: I just left my pre-op visit with Dr. Sumpter. She was patient and thoroughly answered all my questions. She said, "Oh you are fit and you have abs, even with your excess skin!" Yup... I feel a little better; now I'm just anxious to get it done. I chose 375 cc instead of 350 cc, high profile mentor, for a balanced look. all set for next Thursday. Updated on 29 Sep 2017: The anticipation is doing a number on me... Four more days until I transform. Updated on 2 Oct 2017: Worrying still if i chose the right size. So I called my surgeon's office again and spoke with them about coming in AGAIN, since i wasn't sure about my choice from Thrusday anymore. Tim, as always was accommodating. He pulled sizers ahead of time for me and i took about an hour and a half alone, measuring before and after each size and comparing with my current non-augmented self, taking pictures in a couple of my favorite dresses and some of my sports bras. I am big on aesthetics and proportions, and i meticulously documented hip to chest measurements, keeping in mind where i will end up and the look after enhancement. I reviewed my selfies and was finally able to choose a volume that worked best for my frame. I even sent them to my daughter and she said the exact same thing. I've settled on 400 cc mentor hp for my breast lift and aug. I am now at peace. Thankful to the cosmos for guidance and confirmation. May my surgeon's hands be a blessing to me. And so it is. Updated on 3 Oct 2017: Well I took my last before photos a moment ago. I am ready for my transformation. My BL&A and TT await me. Updated on 4 Oct 2017: This just feels like I did an intense weight lifting session. I just spoke to my patient coordinator Tim?and he said, "You sound GREAT!! HOW are you doing this?! Lol. I have been home two hours and I feel good. Updated on 4 Oct 2017: I'm wrapped up tight Updated on 4 Oct 2017: I'm beginning to get a feeling. It is kind of like they were sore and numb, but now i feel a little sensation with the soreness, probably close to tingling... that is probably the best way to describe it because i really don't have the words to. Updated on 5 Oct 2017: I just came from my post op appt afree yesterday's surgery. I am so pleased with Dr. Kristi Sumpter's work, because she further revealed my hard work i put in at the gym!! I'm high and tight, lifted, cinched, and snatched lol!! I have a couple of follow up appointments over the next two weeks. At 5'4", 150-155 lbs, with an athletic build, 400 cc high profile mentor silicone gel was the PERFECT size for me... this and my tummy tuck is the best birthday gift i could have ever given myself. I'm healing very quickly but no stretching is allowed with the augmentation yet. I am cleared to stand up straight, lay on my side, and twist. Well, I'm going to rest now. Ttyl ladies. Updated on 6 Oct 2017: Updated on 6 Oct 2017:
I am 41 years old with 2 kids. My whole life I have wanted a flat belly. When I was 8 my sisters would say your rolls are so cute. When I was 27 I started working out 3 days a week. Lost 15 lbs. When I was 35 I started cleaner eating, workouts 4-5 days a week and lost 15 more lbs. Last year I decided to do a bikini competition. I though if I just work harder, eat better and do more it will flatten. It was better when but the skin was still hanging. The skin is mostly above my bb. Currently I am 5ft tall, 115 lbs. So sick of this bell . So sick of people saying how skinny I look. In clothes yes I look good, but the rolls make me crazy. Wish me luck. Praying it gets better not worse Updated on 23 Dec 2015: 1 week out and feeling both excited and scared. No real updates except it is hard to sleep. I am waking up a lot I think it is stress, Updated on 25 Dec 2015: 5 days out AND GETTING EXCITED. My cousin just did her full body lift 9 days ago and she is going strong. She is giving me strength to be brave for my big day. Merry Christmas ladies Updated on 29 Dec 2015: Here are my last preop pics. The last ones don't really show what it looks like. Wish me luck. Updated on 31 Dec 2015: Post op day one. Happy that everything went well. No vertical scar all the skin pulled down low. I have not seen it, but thats the news I am getting from the husband. Yesterday I hurt but not bad at all, today is much worst. Going to the restroom to pee makes me tired and hot. The meds dont take the pain away all the way but make it better. looking forward to day 4 as I hear that is a better day. Drains- Yesterday I was getting 35 ml every 4 hours and it got less each time. this morning it was only 15. I am not sure what is good Updated on 1 Jan 2016: So day 2 has been something. I had some milk, bad mistake. It made me nauseated and I threw up a little. Felt like someone was slicing my insides. Had my first post op and wow it is so flat. Swelling mostly on my back from the lipo, front side not very swollen, however my binder is tight. Shower tomorrow and I will take pictures Updated on 2 Jan 2016: So I am up and doing most things by myself. Can get up and to the restroom. Changed all my dressings and changed my garment. Had with that it is so tight. Belly looks so good already. Back is sore, but only taking one pain pill every 6 hours. Tomorrow I will switch to Tylenol. Updated on 9 Jan 2016: So post op day 6 was interesting. Day 5 drain out day 6 back to work. I talked to my PS she said if anyone could go back to work it was me. Don't think she really thought I would go. I did. I'm a dental hygienist , but have an assistant who loves me and kept the schedule very light with breaks. Very slow walking around and I could not sit very uncomfortable. So I had to stand for every patient (7 total very few for me). Resting in the dental was helpful because I could sit like my recliner and feet up. After the first pt I was tired and happy I had so many breaks. By 12 I was sad I was at work. By 5 I was swollen and extremely tired, but I got my patients cleaned up and it great not to sit at home. In my recliner by 7:45 and did not get until 6 am for work. Fyi my husband is driving me to and from work. Updated on 9 Jan 2016: Work was much better on this day. More energy was moving faster and did not start getting tired until about 3. I felt much better is was a big leap from how I felt on day 6 Updated on 9 Jan 2016: Its Friday... Wow I feel so much better. Definitely going to be a good day. Almost moving at a normal speed, almost. Did not get tired at work. Did have to change my bandage twice as I am draining still. Not much but some. Had a work party after work. Did not do much but sit and try not to laugh. The swelling is still moderate and I have been off all pain pills including regular Tylenol since day 6. Updated on 10 Jan 2016: Trying to keep track ,but today day 9 I think. Today is Saturday so I sat most the time. Tried to rest as much as I could to catch up from the week at work and the week to come. Food and rest. I double hate the Garment. The binder sucks but the garment is a thorn in my side ... Literally. Updated on 10 Jan 2016: OMG, work up this morning to a flat belly. The swelling was gone. GONE. It almost made me cry I have never had a flat belly. Even as a small child. I know the swelling will return as the day goes, but wow its flat!!!!!! I will try to get pictures up???????????????????????? Updated on 12 Jan 2016: so 2 week post op 2 days early. Been going well. Got out my stitches today may have to have one small spot touched up. Where my old belly button was there is a opening. after i heal she will have to fix the scar in that spot. very small about the size of a nickel. Still at work and moving almost at a normal pace. I get to start scar treatment next week and walking on the treadmill type stuff. My PS was shocked I went back to work. We talked about me going back , but she did not think i would really go. SHe said everything looks great and healing fine. Updated on 13 Jan 2016: Finally got new pictures. Too excited. Now for the swelling to go down Updated on 15 Jan 2016: swelling is going down everyday. parts of my scar are looking great, not super happy with the left side. I think she will have to smooth it out. I have a post on Monday and will see how long before I can do that. I will also see about my hole and hope that get resolved. On a happy note I feel better everyday. Super flat belly it crazy to see it. Work is back to normal and does not make me tired and the back pain is gone. Sleeping is still not the best, but better everyday. Updated on 25 Jan 2016:
I had lipo of my abdominal,hips,thighs and knees in June of 2009.One month after my results seemed promising but after 3 months everything was back and more.I now have permenant bruising on my thigh,the lovely bra bulge which I never had before and extreme sensitivity.Do not go for cheap u get what u pay for my pain was bad but not terrible.I had a breast augmentation in Feb of 2008 and loved the results.I should have went back to him for this procedure but tried to save money.Now I am out 5,000 for nothing!
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