Dr. Bridges an Award Winning Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon and Director of Bridges to Beauty. Dr. Bridges specializes in cosmetic surgery, advanced injection techniques and laser therapy and the most up to date age management medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo to flanks. I am only 5 days out, but I could not be happier! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My pain is minimal. Maybe at worst a 5 out of 10 during the first couple days. Last 3 days have been maybe a 3 out of 10. My results already look amazing. I am very pleased and can’t wait to enjoy these results!
Extremely impressed with my results. I've been healing wonderfully and the dr has been in constant contact with recovery and any questions I might have. I know my results will get better with time. My swelling hasn't been bad and my pain levels didn't last long. I'm so glad I went to Dr. Bridges. Updated on 18 Feb 2021: I am pleased everyday with how my stomach looks. I am considering getting some back lipo to match my frontside. Overall, I would still give Dr. Bridges a 5 rating! He’s great at what he does! Highly recommend. Updated on 18 Feb 2021: Trying to upload pics
I am so glad i choose Dr Bridges. He and Mrs Nell were absolutely wonderful. Dr Bridges even saw me at his office on a Sunday for a minor concern. The time and attention they devoted as well as the results I have leave me with nothing but gratitude and appreciation. I will, without a doubt, continue to use Dr Bridges for any future cosmetic procedures.
I've always been slim, so having curves wasn't something I really thought about, at least not until I had my last child 7 years ago. Since then, it's been difficult to lose my belly fat. I got use to the routine of not tucking in my shirts and wearing loose fitting tops to accommodate my little bulge. As we all know, as you get older, it gets harder and harder to keep the fat off. I exercise routinely and eat fairly well to maintain my figure. I’ve read several reviews about the BBL and decided that I could put my bulge to good use. The hard part was finding the right doctor for me to do it. I really didn't want to travel outside the U.S., even though it is a heck of a lot cheaper to do so, and I've seen and read about great results some ladies have gotten by traveling abroad. That just wasn't something I was interested or comfortable in doing. Luckily, I do have the means to afford some of the in state doctors prices. Now, just because I can afford it, doesn't mean I was going to pay some of these inflated prices these doctors were advertising. High prices don't always represent great work. I bounced between two doctors and decided after the second meeting with Dr. Bridges, that he was the one. Thank God I did because I love my new curves! He listened to exactly what I wanted. I wanted something that fit my small frame and looked really natural. That's what I got. I'm only 3 days post op, but I love what I'm seeing already. Day 1: The day of my procedure, I arrived at the surgery center around 7:00 am. After completing the standard paperwork, I was brought back to what was to be the recovery room once the procedure was done. I was giving a robe, and pair of non-skid socks to put on. I did bring a pair of compression socks with me to use, but the nurse informed me that it wasn’t necessary because they use a machine that compresses my legs continuously throughout the procedure (that made me feel good about that). I was also given a locker to place all belongings in as well. After I changed, I returned to my recovery bed and waited for the nurse to start my IV. There was one young lady ahead of me for a revision, but I was told that her surgery wouldn’t take long. My IV was started around 45 min after I got there. Dr. Bridges came in shortly after that, joked a little about trying to find some fat on me to take out and started marking me up. He went over what he was going to do, as per what I requested, and that he was going to put in EVERYTHING he took out from my abdomen and flanks back into my hips and butt. The nurse returned 10 minutes after that. She injected a relaxation medication through my IV at that time. The next thing I remember, I was being woke up three hours later. Yep, that’s all I remember. My husband brought me home and I slept for about three hours before I got up and started moving around. I put myself on a routine of resting, staying very hydrated (I drink at least 6 to 8 bottles of water a day and about 32oz’s of Gatorade daily), taking pain meds (Demerol and nausea meds) and walking. Day 2: This is the day the pain and itching kicked in. Even though I was really good about taking all my medications on time, it doesn’t alleviate all the pain. I was prescribed Percocet to start the day after the procedure and an antibiotic. This is when the itching started. I have taken Percocet in the past, so I thought it was the antibiotic. Well, it turned out that my body doesn’t like Percocet anymore, so I called my doc’s assistant and she phoned in a prescription for Tramadol for me. It’s not as strong but it did alleviate some of the itching. My husband picked it up first thing the next morning because the pharmacy was closed by the time the order was put in. I continued on the same routine of resting, staying hydrated, taking pain meds and walking. I have not had a bowel movement yet, just a lot of gas, but I’ve been urinating like crazy. At least I know my body is staying hydrated. Day3: I wanted to ripped those freaking foam pads off me, because they felt sticky and itchy, and nothing is worse than trying to scratch an itch you can’t get to. I called my doctor to find out if it was okay to remove my garment and foam pads since I will be seeing him the following day. He said I could, so, I removed them, took a shower and washed my garment. I did buy a stage 2 garment to wear, but is was too small so, I had to reorder one in a size large. I ended up washing the compression garment my doc gave and put that back on once it dried. I was pleasantly surprised when I looked in the mirror and saw my new figure. All I could do was smile! It felt awesome and solidified that I made the right decision in the PS I chose. I have my follow up tomorrow, and I I will find out how man cc’s he used. Oh yeah, I was already prescribed iron, calcium and vitamin D pills through my PCM, and I stop taking my aspirin 15 days prior to my surgery date. My TSH levels were low, but I was still cleared for surgery. Day4: I only saw his assistant today. The visit was short b/c I had already removed the bloodied foam padding and bandages. His assistant wrote me a prescription for another pain killer and scheduled for me to have my stitches removed in two days when I see the doc. Day5: I had a 45 minute massage appointment scheduled for today. It was great. The nurse gave me combo of lymphatic and deep tissue massage. When I got up to get dress, it was so much easier to put my garment back on. I couldn’t believe it. Day 6: I saw the doc today. He said that he removed a total of 1700cc’s! I can’t believe it. He told me that he had been surprised himself and that it was really good usable fat that he used for my hips and butt. He used ALL of it. I’m very bruised today, but the pain is manageable. I’m scheduled for another massage tomorrow and I can’t wait.
Dr. Brides and his staff are wonderful !!! I wouldn't ever even consider using anyone else!!! They all make you feel comfortable the entire time to are there, and do not point out all your flaws (that you aren't even there to discuss!
I looked at several before and after photos and read tons of testimonials and decided to do it because I finally had enough money to do it. I chose Dr Bridges (Bridges to Beauty) because I had heard so many great reviews and according to the internet one of the best board certified plastic surgeons in the country. The experience was amazing from beginning to end and I love my results! Updated on 23 Nov 2016:
I love my breast. I just wish they were a little smaller. I initially went in for a consultation when I was 20 years old with a different Doctor (dr.Wall) who was becoming very popular and by the time I was ready to get the procedure wanted almost double what he had proposed before. But he still knew that all I needed was 375 CC. I am kind of a thick build. I wasn't fat just broad shoulders that I wanted to equally look proportionate. I was already a nice plump small C big B 36 I weighted 142 pounds the day I was ready for operation three years later. I have three friends who were very tall all had gone to the same Doctor (bridges) they're breast were very natural and BIG and they could swing them, they were soft. But I'm short 5'4 and those girls are 5'11! I let my friend talk me into "going big or going home" I was like give me a DD! We never talked about how big the implant would be. I remember another friend my height getting 425cc and thinking, Jeeze note to self not 425! It made her look heavy then she gained weight with it! Well I got exactly what happened to her. I shot up to 165 a month after procedure and it kept climbing. I'm now 180 pounds, but I carry my weight evenly. I'm super curvy but my boobs make it very hard to golf, get up on a kneeboard, climb an inverted wall for spartan races. I try very hard not to let my if boobs keep me down. I'm very active but damn do I want them to be smaller. I went back to Dr. Wall to see what it would cost to get them taken out and implanted smaller with a lift, $13,300!! Boo... I think I'll save up go to Dallas or Houston. Now my breast are beautiful he gave me exactly what I wanted, natural swinging boobs with nice crease on the bottom. I didn't have that before. But they are too natural looking, and I wanted my nipples to be a bit higher than they are. I've got to dig around for my pictures of my implants when I got them done, so bare with me. The more I find the more I'll post. Thanks girls! Updated on 21 Jan 2016: My little B cups! My nipples were so much smaller too. They're all stretched out! I'll post my now pic in a few Updated on 2 Mar 2016: Please post your recovery house so I can do some research on them! It would help out a lot, Google is just not trust worthy..thanks dolls! Okay got a credit card approval for delta airlines, this way I can have my miles for the future and cancel with full refunds!! Not playing that game anymore..I'm ready to look again at recovery houses, particularly not a "your aunties rent a bed" kind of place. I want my own room..i know I know, sassy pants. #diva haha I'm thinking of having a girl friend come with to take care of me. I know Airbnb was fun to look at and easy to book. Help me out ladies. Thanks everyone.
Dr Bridges and his staff are very professional. I must have met with them 5 times to discuss my concerns. I have the nurse personal cell and I called/text her for more info. I had my surgery yesterday and will be posting pictures soon. I'm not in much pain at all. I would say it's about a 2. I'm so thankful the procedure is done and I have chosen the right doctor. :) Updated on 30 Jul 2015: Only had lipo to back and flanks. Updated on 30 Jul 2015: Stitch on butt cheek.
Dr. and staff were very generous. I waited 6 months post surgery to leave a review so that it would be as honest as possible. I received lipo and fat transfer to the buttocks. I am very disappointed with the results. Although, my stomach is flatter than before it is not flat and you can not tell that I've had anything transferred to my butt. Understandably, results vary depending on the individual, but to not see where your money have gone is different. Many of my friends have had this same surgery and their results are significant and cost much less.
Went to Dr. Bridges to get smart lipo. He reassured me that he would take care of everything. I came looking worse than what I started. My stomach is lumpy and not smooth at all. I went back to him after the swelling had went down and he would not help me. After I spent $5,000
Give it about 3 more months. Let all the swelling go down. It sound like a reasonable amount of fat was removed. Swelling will continue to obscure the results at this point.
It is difficult to see the bumps along the incision site. Its is best to have your plastic surgeon look at them. Firmness along an incision site is normal at this time. On occasion, you could be having a stitch working it way out.
It is not uncommon to leave a liposuction incision site open to allow it to drain. The extrusion of fat can be trimmed by your plastic surgeon. It is extremely rare to get an infection whether the incision sites are sutured or left to drain.
It appears that the fullness of the incision sites are due to a suturing technique designed to minimize the width of scar tissue that your body will supply. Everyone want a thin incision. Your body however doesn't care how much scar tissue it puts between the razor thin line your surgeon left behind. The technique is designed to take tension off the incision site. The body likes this so it usually puts only a thin amount of scar tissue.
Ask your plastic surgeon what he recommends. The bra should support or cradle the breast. The breast are going to swell and there is not prediction how much. So something soft that allows for room is what I tell my patients.
