Breast implants 350CC 7 years ago! Loved them so much ! Dr recommended good size for my body great staff! Very friendly , always answered when i had questions . No issues at all! Highly recommend . Scare is under my boob fold almost invisible
I have gone to Linda Li several times for lip injections. She is the only doctor who does it almost painlessly. It’s worth the hour drive for me. She’s able to fill the lips and make them look natural. I haven’t gone back in almost 3 years, but don’t feel like I need to... my lips still look pretty good!
Dr. Linda Li has an incredible bedside manner and her team is a dream team. The care and skill of Dr. Li is impeccable. I am so happy with my outcome and was happy I chose Dr.Li. She really knows women and what is best for the procedure and what the outcome will be. I had breast augmentation revision and a tummy tuck revision. I live in Boston and knew traveling 3000 miles yo Dr. Li was one of the best decisions I could have made and her staff made it very easy!
I had a combination of cellulaze and smart lipo to address cellulite and stubborn fat pockets that appeared after I turned 51. It has been exactly one year since my procedure and I have to say, I am disappointed and actually regret it. If anything I feel more self conscious about the appearance of my lower thighs/above the knees area. The smart lipo left the skin looking more lax and there are irregularities. I am now looking into thermitight to tighten the area and smooth out the contour - at this point, I am less risk averse because I am already unhappy with the result. It is my understanding that when there is minimal fat to remove, it is harder for the ps to contour. I had very little fat so creating a really nice contour would be difficult - easier when there is a good amount of fat so the reduction in size is the goal.
I had my kids in my mid-twenties, and by my mid-thirties - right around the time my marriage ended - my stomach & boobs were becoming increasingly saggy. My two kids were 10+ pounds each, and I'm only 5'4". I remained a single parent by choice, but my body was always an issue for me. In May 2007, I got my insurance to cover a breast reduction. This was done in a hospital, but was a tougher recover than I had expected. My (male) PS kept on me about a tummy tuck. I resisted based on cost and fear of the procedure itself. In November 2012, I finally had the tummy tuck with a female PS. I paid cash, and was determined to follow through despite my fears. I trusted the doctor, but again, the recovery! I hate drains, and the first few days were really rough. Self-induced recoveries like this make me surprised that so many people do this to themselves. It is December 1st tomorrow and I will be 10 days PO. I went back to work 7 days PO, and surprisingly held up quite well (hiding drain in my dress LOL!) it's going to be awhile before I know what I am actually going to look like. I'm just relieved the scary and most painful parts are behind me.Updated on 8 Dec 2012:It's been just over two weeks since my surgery; the first week was the worst. I went back to work (at an office) on my eighth day, still with a drain in. The drain kind of came out on its own about ten days PO. I feel great now. I am still seeing the PS for manual draining every few days, but otherwise I am doing everything I usually do, except work out. I feel like this may be one of the best decisions I've made for myself in a long time, and I will not regret it.
It has been almost 3 years since I had my breast augmentation. My breasts pre-op were extremely uneven. I received silicone breast implants under the muscle and on my right breast a 'lollipop lift'. Overall, I am very satisfied especially since time as past. I still have numbness around my entire nipple & areola on my right breast (where I got the lift) but since I have complete sensation on my left, it isn't that big of a deal and I have gotten used to it. My breasts feel 100% real and no one would ever be able to tell I am implants even when feeling them; this is all because I chose implants that are not too big for me! I did experience hypertrophic scarring, this made my scars raised and very red; I don't necessarily blame my surgeon for this, after research I feel like it is just because of my skin and after using silicone strips the scarring has subsided enough to not bother me as much, but my scars are noticeable for sure. I would recommend Linda and would even consider going back if I wanted another procedure; but as we all know she is EXPENSIVE, but worth it to me.
I have been dreaming of having a TT for over 12 years but it has always seemed so out of my reach. After having twin girls (weighing over 9 pounds combined) and a 9 pound son, my belly is a mess; I cannot imagine how stretched out my stomach muscles are. While my butt and legs are nice and toned, my belly looks 4 months pregnant in the mornings and 8 months pregnant by evening. I don't know what the trigger was, but a month ago I decided to just do it! After my decision to move forward I started watching peoples TT Journeys on Youtube where some of the women mentioned the awesome support and information they received from this website. The more stories I read here the more comfortable and excited I get about having the procedure! This site is a God-send. I paid my deposit today and solidified my date…OMG! It’s actually going to happen for me! I am soooo excited! I have not had a flat stomach since my 12th grade year when I was a cheerleader (that was over 20 years ago). I try to imagine myself with a flat stomach and waistline but I just can’t get a visual in my head! I cannot wait to post before and after pics of myself. I am 39, 5’6; 195 pounds (I swear most of this excess weight is in my midriff). I hide my belly well and people don’t believe I weigh as much as I do. I will have a TT, MR and Lipo to my waist. My surgeon uses only one drain and a pain-pump. I will also have 24/7 access to my surgeon after the procedure. I read that many TTers rented a bed or recliner for recovery…where do I “rent” a recliner? I think a hospital bed will be too much. I will be grateful for any suggestions, ideas and tips that will make this process smoother and reduce my anxiety level. Happy healing to all and I pray for swift recoveries for everyone! Updated on 27 Jun 2012: My surgery is scheduled for August 17th...just seven weeks away. I can't wait! Updated on 7 Jul 2012: Surgery is 6 weeks away and I am getting anxious. The more stories I read on here, and the more before and after pictures I see...the more I wish Aug. 17th would hurry and come around. I've ordered and received a few of the supplies I'll need after the surgery (i.e. raised toilet seat, spirometer, thermometer, and alcohol wipes). Can't wait for the procedure to be done and to begin the healing process so I can go shopping! :D Good luck and happy healing to all who have crossed over to the flat side this week! Updated on 22 Jul 2012: Surgery is 4 weeks away and I am getting so anxious! It's all I can think of; it's all I want to talk about. I am addicted to this site and am constantly looking for more information to prepare for my upcoming procedures. I started taking iron, vitamin C, B12, and multivitamins. Happy healing to all who recently crossed over to the flatside! Can't wait to join you. :) Updated on 29 Jul 2012: Three weeks until my procedure. I decided to lose some weight before my TT to ensure better results; so far I've lost 8 pounds. My pre-op appointment is this coming Friday, 08/03/12 and I can't wait. I have so many questions for Dr. Li. I also purchased more products for my recovery: XL granny panties, men's tank tops (wife beaters), neosporin and hydrogen peroxide. Interestingly enough, I am not nervous. I want the day to hurry and come so I can get rid of this flabby belly and have a cute flat tummy. I'm praying my results are as wonderful as the other ladies here. Updated on 3 Aug 2012: I am so excited about my pre-op appointment today. My procedure is only 2 weeks away. Time can't go fast enough. I am so anxious. I just pray that my results turn out how I expect them. I am believe I have realistic expectations. I also feel like there are things that I should be doing to prepare...I just don't know what they are. Oh well, maybe I will get information on how to prepare at my appointment. Too all of you who have gone before me...Happy healing! Updated on 3 Aug 2012: Pre-Op appointment went great! Got all of my questions answered, went over where my incision will be (very low), went over the areas where I will have liposuction, met my nurse and...now I've added lipo to my axilla. Tank tops here I come!!! I can't wait. Got all my meds (arnica, percocet, antibiotics, and colace) and was instructed on how to empty and care for my drain (only 1) and pain pump. These next two weeks cannot go by fast enough! I am ready to take on the pain in order to have this belly and fat gone. Beauty is painful; but worth it. Updated on 10 Aug 2012: Only 7 days to go!!! The real count down begins...I am so ready. We've been having these little earthquakes lately so I am praying there is no big earthquake during or after my procedure. I know I shouldn't think that way but it's a possibility here in Southern Cali. Count down...7 Updated on 11 Aug 2012: I can't believe the big day is almost here. I am getting anxious anticipating the pain. I've ready many posts saying there was no real pain; just discomfort like they did 1000 crunches. I pray I have this experience. Everything is in order on the home front. Just waiting for the day to come. Count down...6 Updated on 13 Aug 2012: I'm not nervous yet. It feels surreal. Trying to anticipate how bad the pain and discomfort will be. I am hoping to be like our TT sisters who are pain free and feel like they've done a million sit-ups. We'll see soon. OH!!! I ordered a bikini from Victoria's Secret online. I hope it comes before Friday so I can take a pre-op & post-op picture in my bikini. We will see. Happy healing to all the ladies who have gone before me...and I will send up a prayer for all our TT sisters who are going in tomorrow morning. Count down...4 Updated on 15 Aug 2012: I started taking Arnica today (2 days before procedure) and it's starting to real...I'm really doing this! Still not nervous. I am just looking forward to the after results. Good luck to all the ladies going in today. Happy healing. :D Count down...2 Updated on 17 Aug 2012: The day has finally arrived!!! I could not sleep last night. I was like a kid on Christmas Eve or a kid going to Disneyland the next day; so excited and anxious that my mind could not relax. I am up early and can't go back to sleep. It's okay. I'll stay up because I have to be at the surgery center @ 6:30AM and I will be able to sleep during the procedure and afterward when I get home. Please send up a prayer for me that there are no complications and that I "wake up." I will be sure to post an update once it's over and I'm back home (granted that I am coherent enough to type) LOL! Well...it's my turn now! Wish me luck! To all of my TT sisters going in today with me...here's a prayer for all of us. "Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing us to have this opportunity. I pray that You guide the surgeon's hands and protect us during our procedures. I ask that the recovery pain is minimal and the results are great. Keep your loving arms around us and keep us safe. In Jesus' name, amen." Updated on 17 Aug 2012: Hey ladies!!! I made it to the flat side! Woot woot! My initial excitement was that I "woke up." LOL. I am home resting and my mom is taking excellent care of me. I love her so much!!! Surgery went well. I don't remember anything from the ride home except all the stopping and going because of traffic. It was horrible because I needed my stomach muscles to keep from falling forward. Once I got home it was painful trying to get settled into a comfortable position to lay down; but percocet is a WONDERFUL THING!!! My new best friend for the next few days. I ate a few graham crackers to take my meds and after it kicked in I didn't feel a thing. I walked around (with my mom's help) as soon as I got home. Went to the restroom without any problem. The raised toilet seat is a must have. I also emptied my own drain. It was at 100cc. I walked around again and fell asleep. Right now I am in no pain, I just feel lots of pressure and tightness. I'm starting to feel sleepy now. I'll post pics soon. Happy healing to all my TT sisters out there!! Updated on 19 Aug 2012: 2 DPO - I'm feeling good. Graduated from Percocet and started with Extra Strength Tylenol today. I was also able to wash up today and it feels good. I will wait a few days before taking a full on shower. I can probably do it but I am nervous. I can't really eat too much before my stomach starts feeling tight and uncomfortable. I've been eating 1/2 - 1 ounce of salmon and/or a cereal bar with 8 oz of water to take my pain medication. Thank God I am not having any problems with the meds. The only pain I have now is when I laugh. I am able to move around and lift myself up and down (slowly) now. My compression garment is off for the moment getting washed so my belly is free to breathe. I'll put it back on once it's dry. My drain started leaking at the entry site so I called my PS. She said this happens when the drain gets clogged or backed up and the fluid finds a way to get out. She told me to "milk" the drain to clear any pieces of tissue or clots. I saw the problem right away and it went back to draining normally. My lower back hurts when I walk around and that's annoying, but I am standing straighter and longer. It is so true when everyone says it gets easier/better as each day goes by. Although my drain and pain pump are not giving me any real troubles, I can't wait until they are out. They are just in the way. I can remove the pain pump myself after day 3. My post-op appointment is Friday and hopefully I will get the drain out. I will post pics later. Take care and happy healing! Updated on 20 Aug 2012: 3 DPO - I want to take (and post) a 3 DPO pic but I get nervous when I take my compression garment off. I have a fanny pack to hold my drain and pain pump and worry it will hurt if they dangle from my body to take the picture. My belly does not look flat right now. I have lots of swelling above my incision and belly button. My PS said she made me SUPER TIGHT. She tightened my muscles together like a tight corset and pulled my belly skin super tight. She joked that I will hate her for a week but love her after my final results. I cant wait to see a difference. :D Updated on 22 Aug 2012: 5 DPO - Each day gets better. I had an appointment with HRD today. I was able to walk and handle my business, but after so long my belly started tingling and feeling weird and I was unable to stand as straight as I wanted to. I finished my business and got out of there as soon as I could. It felt so good to get back into the car and get home. It felt great being out in the fresh air after being stuck in the house, but I was happy to get back home. Had my first shower last night and it felt GREAT!!! I removed my pain pump and now I am down to just the one drain. My post-op appointment is Friday and I hope to have my drain removed. Still very swollen and can't see what the ending result will be but I am patient. My incision site has been burning a little off and on; nothing unbearable. I just take a tylenol and ice the area for 20 minutes. The pain goes away quickly. I'll continue to post pics as I see changes. Take care and happy healing! Updated on 24 Aug 2012: 1 Week PO - Went to my first post-op appointment today. Everything is healing well and I am looking and getting around great. My PS left the drain in because I am still draining about 100 - 125 cc per day. She wants it to get down to about 40-50 cc/day. Surgical tape was removed from my incision and belly button today. My incision is itching like crazy!!! I am trying to rub it instead of scratch because I do not want to create stretch marks. My next appointment is Wednesday. Hopefully the drain is removed then. I pray it is because I return to work the following week (after Labor Day) : / I am getting so bored laying/sitting around the house all day. I have one more week of it...I'll make the best of it. I took another shower last night and it gets easier each time. I took pictures of my belly before getting into the shower so I posted one. I am extremely swollen but it still looks better than it did before. Hope everyone is having a fabulous Friday. Happy healing! Updated on 25 Aug 2012: 1 Week & 1 DPO - I got out of the house today. Went to Target for neosporin and gauze; then to the nail salon for a much needed mani/pedi. I am now back in the house to sit. Kids went shopping with my sister. I am getting around even better and there is no soreness. I am standing much straighter except after sitting in one place for a while; my muscles settle in and take a moment to loosen up after standing. I am now emptying my drain 2x per day (8am & 8pm). This will make it much easier to tell how much I am draining in a 24 hour period. From 8pm last night to 8am this morning I was at 45cc. I am already over the daily amount to get my drain out. It will hopefully be down by next Wednesday. But hey, better safe than "seroma." Well, here's to all my tummy tuck sisters out there! Have a spectacular Saturday and happy healing! Updated on 29 Aug 2012: 13 DPO - Went to see my PS today and my DRAINS WERE REMOVED!!! Yayyyyy!!! I am so happy. I feel so much better and look much better. I received a new (smaller) compression garment also. The swelling was down today and I look smaller. I'm a happy camper. My PS told me to take it easy for the next week and I plan to do just that. I am scheduled to return to work on Tuesday, after Labor Day, and I need to be in the best shape possible. I cannot wait until I can hit the gym and start working out again. I need to solidify my investment. Well, I hope all is well with my TT sisters out there. Happy Healing to all and to all a good nite. :D Updated on 3 Sep 2012: 17 DPO - Today is my last day to relax. I go back to work tomorrow. I feel that I am ready to return. I will just take it easy and see how my body feels. The swelling is getting better and I am liking my results more every day. I am not 100% content with my side view as of now, but it's getting better. It seems as if my back muscles grew larger (maybe to support me being hunched over) and the curve in my back is gone. Has I look like a rectangle from the side. Not liking it...Has this happened to anyone else? Well, I've posted more after pics. Have a happy Labor Day and happy healing ladies! Updated on 4 Sep 2012: 18 DPO - Went back to work today and it went well. Just as everyone warned, the swelling hit (around 2:00 pm) and was very annoying. In addition to the swelling, my stomach muscles tightened up after sitting for a period of time and it was uncomfortable when I had to get up and walk around. I could not wait to get home and strip down to nothing but my CG. I probably should have worn a dress and not a pant suit so nothing would press against my belly (although my pants were too large). I'll try a dress tomorrow and see if that helps. I pray all of you are doing well and healing wonderfully! Take care and happy healing! Updated on 9 Sep 2012: 3 Weeks PO - I'm feeling great and my results are getting better and better! I am starting to like my side view better also. I posted an updated picture. I am still losing weight and it's making my results look even better. I lost 10 pounds before surgery, 5.7 pounds because of the surgery, and 5 more pounds after surgery. I am on a mission!! Well, I pray all is well with everyone. Take care and happy healing! Updated on 17 Sep 2012: 4 Weeks PO - Hey ladies! Friday I made it to four weeks post op. Went to a follow-up appointment with my PS and everything is going great with my recovery. She said that I am looking fabulous. I still have some swelling but overall my results are wonderful. The best news of all was that I received the green light to start back working out! Woo Hoo!!! She told me to start off slow by walking and if I go to the gym to listen to my body and don't over do it. She also warned me that once I begin working out to expect lots of swelling. I can work out with my compression garment if I choose to. Also, she said I no longer "have to" wear my compression garment every day; but I can if I choose to. I feel more comfortable with it because my stomach feels tight and swollen when I walk for a period of time w/out it. I will gradually ween myself off from it. LOL. Well, that's it for my 4 week update! HAPPY HEALING TO ALL; AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT! :D Updated on 9 Oct 2012: 7 Weeks PO - Hello my fellow tummy tuck sistahs! I am 7 weeks post op now and still happy with my results. I am still swelling pretty bad after work and after working out (even walking). I know this is normal so I just go with the flow. I started packing my belly button with gauze because it seemed to shrink when I didn't. Has anyone else had this happen? I need to keep my belly button open because I plan to get it pierced when I hit the 4 month mark. My PS will pierce it for me :D. One thing I am disappointed about is that I have not found a bikini that I like and that fits my new shape :/ Yes, I have ordered from Victoria's Secret but I have not found anything yet. Trying on bikinis have made me want a breast augmentation now. Maybe in 2013. I still wear my compression garment when I am home; it helps with the swell hell. I stopped wearing my CG to work because it flattens my butt and that's not a good look. LOL! Well that's all for my 7 week update. Prayers going out to all those going in tomorrow and happy healing to those who are already on the flat side! Take care :D Updated on 14 Mar 2013: They say once you start it's easier to do. Well...I am now ready for a BBL. I have been doing my research and want Dr. Moises Salama to do perform my BBL; however he is on the other side of the country. You cannot sit on your butt for 8 weeks,..so how will I fly back home on the plane. I cannot stay in FL that long. I left a voicemail message for him asking if he would consider setting aside a few days to come to the west coast to perform procedures. I pray that he considers it. We will see! I will book an appointment for the first day he is here!!!
Linda Li really lucked out with having a tv show. Her work leaves a lot to be desired. I don’t think she’s the worst doctor ever but she is certainly not as well-skilled as she believes. She gave me huge scars with my breast implant. The incision that she makes is big and extremely outdated as far as modern techniques. I’m attached pictures and these are actually my scars 4 years later. I feel so unattractive and less confident than I feel before I got my implants. It’s a reason she has no reviews and no following. Don’t let the Beverly Hills address fool you. She takes no pride in her work and that unfortunate.
The worst! Stay away! I asked for smaller implants but while I was innocently unaware under anesthesia doctor decided to make me bigger! She should be criminally responsible. The “sweet” dr showed her real side when you’re not happy. She says wait a year then I’ll fix it. Lier, she tried to pick a fight because I said a bad word and give me my file & wash her hands. $20,000 plus $31,000 to fix. You do the math and don't come crying when you were warned!
Stay away! I was referred to Dr Li to have my ruptured implants removed. The television series Dr 90210 wanted to film my ordeal. They suggested I consult with their new Dr on the show and I agreed. Upon meeting Dr Li I thought that she was professional however I was a bit disturbed with her reaction to me showing her by mri results of the ruptured silicone implants. I explained that I was worried that the silicone could have traveled all over my body. She laughed a bit and said "No, silicone does not travel, it stays in the breast pocket and we just remove it. I knew that she was wrong because my mother's breast implant had ruptured and when they went to remove it they could barely find but half of the silicone! When I told her this she said I was mistaken. I let it go and continued with the consult. She asked what size I wanted to be and I said smaller than I was currently. I didn't know my size but said to her that I definitely wanted to be smaller a normal C cup. She said fine. Fast forward to surgery day. I wake up and while still groggy she comes to me and says, I"m sorry but we didn't have implants small enough for you so we made you bigger!!! I was in shock and said how could that me. She said, well, your's were very small and we just didn't have a selection. Needless to say, I was so upset. Here's the horrible part. The show airs, it shows that all the silicone had dispersed all over and she couldn't get it all out. Months later I started having pain in different parts of my chest and then large lumps started to appear! They hurt and itched like crazy. I knew what this was but went for another MRI and sure enough, I had free flowing silicone all throughout my body! I went to an attorney and 4 consults with other plastic surgeons. They were ALL appalled at Dr Li's behavior and also couldn't believe that she didn't give me a smaller implant, they said they had all sizes! Basically, they told me that if they were to try and remove the free flowing silicone that I would be disfigured, they also didn't think they could remove most of it as it had connected to organs and lymph. It is now years later and I am having so many medical problems. PLEASE STAY AWAY from this DR!
