Had face/necklift and lower eyes done. Upper lids 9 yrs ago. Im one week post up, still swollen but looking great already. Dr Simon is the sweetest and nicest dr ever. He is very talented and has great sense of humor. He gets an A+ in my book. If you need any work done go see him. Happy to see that dr's like him still exist.
I wanted to feel better about myself and my appearance. I chose Dr. Simon over several other surgeons in the area, and was very happy that I did. He did a phenomenal job on my surgery. I have great confidence in him and I plan to have an additional procedure by him in the near future. I recommend Dr. Simon to anyone who is contemplating plastic surgery. He is fantastic!
Stats: I am a 42 year old female, 5"4, 150 lbs, who has never smoked and drinks very moderately. I lost about 40 lbs three years ago and have exercised 3-5x weekly consistently and eaten a balanced diet since then to keep the weight off. I wanted to remove fat on my lower abs, inner and outer thighs, and banana roll that wouldn't respond to exercise.Pre-op: I researched my physician through ASPS and also the better business bureau to see if there had been any consumer complaints. I would recommend this for anyone considering this surgery. I would NEVER advise anyone to choose their surgeon based on discounts or "advertised low prices"....this is your health and your body, you are not buying a dishwasher! ASPS board certification isn't a guarantee, but an extra and important assurance of your doctor's competence.Surgery: I had general anesthesia in a hospital. The process was organized and the staff were professional and caring. Everything had been explained to me prior by my doctor, so I knew exactly what to expect. I don't remember much about the surgery experience except the darn IV hurt going in! Post-op I was nauseous from the anesthesia, that subsided by the next morning.Post op: The general soreness wasn't more that I expected...it was akin to a strenuous lower body workout after heavy weight training. The incision sites were sore and precluded a lot of my movement. I was (and still am) really swollen, which has been the biggest pain to deal with. I took painkillers round the clock for the first 24 hours after surgery, and intermittently with Tylenol for 48 hours after that. Sleeping has been the biggest problem because I can only lay in one position, which has been killing my back...last night was the first night I slept the night without a painkiller. It was the first night after I got my stitches out and my bandages removed.One week post op: I'm still swollen and sore but it is getting better. I had my stitches and bandages removed yesterday which helped a lot...took my first shower today. I itch like crazy under my garment but knew this was to be expected. Also been constipated, which I also expected, and am trying to get, ahem...regular now. I looked in the mirror without my garment and LOVE the results...I know I'm still swollen and VERY bruised but I can see the shapeliness defined already.My doctor told me he removed 6 lbs of fat overall...and in two months I think I will be extremely pleased and will have gotten what I wanted.Additional general hints: I found that it was much easier to pee standing over the toilet than to try to sit. Gross, but proved to be very helpful given that patients tend to pee frequently following surgery. It also alleviates the lightheadnedness patients experience from sitting/rising too quickly.I would recommend people not try to plan or do much of anything for at least a week after surgery. I tried to go back to work 4 days post op and it was a nightmare. If you find you are doing better earlier, consider it a blessing, but I would reserve at least a week or 10 days.I know there are differing opinions regarding the length of time the garments should be worn...all I can advise is to follow your doctor's recommendations. Mine says six weeks...so six weeks it is.I knew this wasn't a weight management procedure and I knew it wouldn't cure my cellulite, which I have a lot of. I think though that if people enter into this with realistic expectations, an excellent surgeon, and plently of preparation and recovery time the results can be WELL worth it.
I put all my trust in Dr.Simon and came out looking like Frankenstein. What we discussed and what he did were 2 different things. A 360 lift which was supposed be hidden with underwear (bikini line). Now I also have to search for a new dr to fix my back which would have been fine and also try and not cry at myself eveytime I look in a mirror. After I had my sutures taken out i mentioned my belly button was still bleeding, 2 hours later (was laying in a car in the passenger seat) my whole belly button was open. The stitches were not ready to come out. I called him and he said if I was closer he’d resew it…..this should have never happened. After that phone call I never received any type of follow up phone calls or anything. I would never trust this dr with my life again.
It depends how elevated the calcium is. I would talk to your internist regarding this. I recently postponed a surgery for a calcium of 13, and sent the patient to an endocrinologist who found that the patient had hyperparathyroidism, and after his treatment for this, he had a normal calcium and had the plastic surgery. There are other causes of increased calcium, which my anesthesiologist says can lead to anesthetic risks. Hope this helps.
Although I would need to examine you and see some more photo views, you do appear to be a candidate for a tummy tuck and liposuction. Removal of the sagging skin will improve your body contour. Hope this helps.
Lumps following tummy tuck may represent scar tissue, organized hematomas, fat necrosis, uneven liposuction,or even hernias. Because of the fleeting bruises and scan results, I would favor #2 on my list. Small collections will resorb with time; larger ones can be suctioned. Hope this helps.
Yes, you would benefit from a tummy tuck. Your tattoo would be removed. In fact, most scars and stretch marks under the belly button are often removed. Hope this helps.
Yes, you should take something, either over-the -counter or prescribed, for constipation, or else you may strain, which increases your intraabdominal pressure and cause popping of your muscle plication sutures. Hope this helps.
