(As previously stated in my other review, this is just a continuation of my updates on the abdominoplasty revision I had with Dr Dodde of Plastic Surgery Arts of West Michigan in Holland.) This will be my three weeks post op surgery update. I'm still fairly tender along the front of my stomach(my previous vertical scar) and along my lower incision but it's nothing unbearable. Sometimes I find it's a little difficult to stand upright but I'm hoping it will reside a bit more in the week and a half before I go back to work. As for the physical results, I'm still pleased with my appearance. There's a little bruising yet but it's going away. I use Bio Oil on my scars twice a day but haven't noticed a big difference since I only started a week ago. My flanks, unfortunately at this point, there doesn't seem to be much of a difference in how they look. I can't tell if I'm still swollen or what's going on. I am pretty numb as well. My belly button still looks great and I'm continuously pleased that it looks so normal. The only concern I have, as stated in my two week update, is the little bit of sagging skin that remains above my belly button. I will bring this up to Dr Dodde when I see him for my four week checkup. Overall, I'm still very pleased with what Dr Dodde was able to accomplish. Updated on 20 Jul 2016: I think these photos pretty much speak for themselves. Everything is still looking the same. Updated on 20 Jul 2016: This isn't as bad as it was before the revision but it's still a bit of a concern because I'm worried that it will really start to sag again. I'm not too sure how this can be resolved but by playing around with my skin I can tell that it could be pulled up where my top surgery scar line is. I see Dr Dodde again tomorrow (7-21-16) and I will bring this concern up with him. Hopefully it's an easy fix that doesn't require me going under again or asking for more time off from work. If he recommends waiting a few months before making a decision, I think I'll be ok. The extra skin doesn't interfere and make me self conscious as much as before the revision. I can still sit and lie back without a super huge bulge that made relaxing uncomfortable. (I can further explain what I mean if anyone's curious.) Overall, still extremely pleased. Updated on 21 Jul 2016: I had my appointment with Dr Dodde today and brought to his attention my concern with the bit of sagging skin I still have. He feels there might be a little swelling yet which I can understand. He wants to see me back in two months, which is September and then see how things are then. The procedure is going to be covered by my initial surgery payment which makes me feel a lot better knowing I don't have to save a ton of money again. Updated on 29 Jul 2016: My lower scars have started to flatten out but my belly button is still oddly discolored. I'm wondering if that's because I had too much nerve damage and if it's going to change. The little bit of sagging skin still remains but it's only five weeks out so hopefully it will change. However, if it doesn't and it has to be removed, I think it will help with the stretch marks in that area and my the skin look a little smoother. Updated on 22 Aug 2016: This is my two months post op abdominoplasty revision with Dr Dodde in Holland Michigan. Everything still looks about the same as it did one month post op. The sagging skin is still noticeable but not as bad as last month. I see Dr Dodde again on the 22nd of September and I'm hoping that he will say that it's noticeable enough that it should be fixed. Updated on 25 Sep 2016: Had my three month post op appointment with Dr Dodde on September 22. Everything still looks good. The little bit of redundant skin that hangs over my belly button will be removed at an in office visit November 3. Updated on 4 Nov 2016: I had my in office revision with Dr Dodde. He attempted to remove the little bit of extra skin that remained over my belly button. I will post another update when the steri strip comes off in a few weeks. Updated on 24 Dec 2016: Things haven't changed much since my last update. Its almost two months since my in office revision. I will post photos of that but I personally don't feel like there's much of a difference. Updated on 25 Jun 2018: This is what I look like two years post op tummy tuck revision with Dr Dodde. I’ve been exercising regularly and eating better since January ‘18. I’m still pleased with my results aside from my stubborn love handles. I think I may go back to Dodde for a consult to see about a lower body lift and maybe a little more lipo to the front of my stomach. One thing that I’m noticing is the feeling of uncomfortable “stretching” across the area below my belly button and above my pubic area. Not sure what’s been causing that. A lot of the areas on my stomach are numb since that tends to happen around scars and such.
Concidered this possible surgery for quite awhile. Have been grateful for my good health. Have had many friends who have had to under go needed surgeries, so I never took the possibility of a Breast reduction lightly. I play tennis and golf year round and am a very active person...and the desire to carry less of me around , to fit into clothes with out pinning everything and look more proportionate have been my motivating reasons for having this procedure done. I worked at finding the right Doctor and the right place to have this done. I am thrilled with the Results, beyond what I even imagined.
My stomach and waist now look like it did when I was twenty. It also restored improved blood flow to my pelvic area dramatically improving my sex life. Don't wait, have Dr. Dodde do your tummy tuck. He is a master in this area. I had lost 125 lbs and had loose skin and about 20 additional pounds of fat left. When Dr. Dodde was done with my surgery, I could actually see my feet again. Just a masterful job...
27 years ago I had post-cancer breast reconstruction with implants. The surgeon did his best but placed the implants too high on my chest. Over the years the implants not only hardened and distorted, but also eventually ruptured. Because of my experience in the Operating Room as the Head Nurse of Plastic Surgery at a well-known university's medical center, I selected carefully when interviewing surgeons to do the repair for me. Dr. Dodde's Website attracted me initially. Every contact with Dr. Dodde and his professional, caring staff resulted in highly satisfactory results for me. I never dreamed that at age 66 I could look like a normal woman. Dr. Dodde excels at assessment, planning, execution, and psychological support of the patient.
Botched neck/chin lipo. Used old school technology and protocols and resulted in lumpy, uneven, bands under my neck now, etc. Dr Doddle even took out way more on one side vs the other. This surgery alone literally added years to my face as his worker resulted in my neck looked like a 60 year olds. That surgery was 3 years ago and many PRP, laser, plasma and mesp therapies later it’s still not what it should have been after the surgery.At this same time I also had fat removed from my upper arms and this too proved a disaster! Lumpy, bumpy, can see the where the incisions were, one is larger now than the other... to correct this I’ve had to do numerous procedures to correct it but it’s still not ‘good’!I’ve been to plastic surgeons after who were shocked at his work... as they too agreed he botched both.I did contact the Dr and his office. They just said I could pay for additional work and took no responsibility nor did they care.Dr Doodle charged a very large price that you would expect from a big time and well known New York plastic surgeon, not from a small time Michigan Dr. But I thought he must be so confident because he must be just that good. No just what others have told me as the typical ‘Dutch arrogance’, very privileged acting people and very self/confidence and usually not justified. Beats me... dose seem to be true because he didn’t care to help correct what he did wrong!I’ve waited to write this review because I wanted to be fair, give it some time, get other experts advice... as such I’ve been very fair and this is an honest review.Please consider a competent plastic surgeon who uses and is knowledgeable of current techniques and procedures. Updated on 21 Jun 2020: Botched neck/chin lipo. Used old school technology and protocols and resulted in lumpy, uneven, bands under my neck now, etc. Dr Doddle even took out way more on one side vs the other. This surgery alone literally added years to my face as his worker resulted in my neck looked like a 60 year olds. That surgery was 3 years ago and many PRP, laser, plasma and mesp therapies later it’s still not what it should have been after the surgery.At this same time I also had fat removed from my upper arms and this too proved a disaster! Lumpy, bumpy, can see the where the incisions were, one is larger now than the other... to correct this I’ve had to do numerous procedures to correct it but it’s still not ‘good’!I’ve been to plastic surgeons after who were shocked at his work... as they too agreed he botched both.I did contact the Dr and his office. They just said I could pay for additional work and took no responsibility nor did they care.Dr Doodle charged a very large price that you would expect from a big time and well known New York plastic surgeon, not from a small time Michigan Dr. But I thought he must be so confident because he must be just that good. No just what others have told me as the typical ‘Dutch arrogance’, very privileged acting people and very self/confidence and usually not justified. Beats me... dose seem to be true because he didn’t care to help correct what he did wrong!I’ve waited to write this review because I wanted to be fair, give it some time, get other experts advice... as such I’ve been very fair and this is an honest review.Please consider a competent plastic surgeon who uses and is knowledgeable of current techniques and procedures.
Absolute disaster and his office manager will REFUSE follow-up meeting if they know they're at fault. Mine was such a mess I had another surgeon appalled at the mess and my OBGYN ask what had happened to me. The doctor knew but kept asking me to heal and come back later. DO NOT go to sleep his surgeon. His office manager, Dennis, is even worse.
I presented to my PS very large fibroids and severe muscle separation. My OBGYN informed me that due to the sz of my fibroids my incision would be vertical. So I decided that if I had to go under the knife I would consult with a PS. My PS informed me that combining procedures would allow him to make the horizontal incision then my OBGYN would remove my uterus and he would finish with tummy tuck. Can't wait to be about to just feel normal again. Updated on 6 Jan 2015: Updated on 30 Jan 2015: Went to the gym for the last time before sx. received a lot of love from the ladies in the "know." i'll miss my gym "sisters." Had my pre op with PS this past Tuesday. Had the photos of shame done. Dr Dodde really put me at ease alot. Already had my pre op w/ my OBGYN last Thurs, she is sooo personable. I feel like I'm in good hands with both my drs. Today is also my youngest sons birthday, he's now 3 yrs old! My family means the world to me. Just really anxious to get the actual sx behind me. The recovery doesn't scare me at all, but being unconscious n having something go wrong is my BIGGEST fear! Can u tell I've got the jitters......smh Updated on 4 Feb 2015: Last night I had a bad dream. I dreamed that my youngest drowned. Horrible I know. I was not even really that spooked by it as the specifics were a bit comical. We r at family function n my husband was coming down with a cold (he really is). Anyway I couldn't get him to nap so I picked him up n walked around with him rocking n gently swaying him as I would a baby til he feel asleep. When I returned with my sleeping hubby my oldest, 4 yrs old, ran up to me. I asked no in particular where is Caleb my 3 yr old. Someone said "he's on the boat!" So we ran aboard the boat (hubby is awake n walking again) n call out for Caleb. No response n the search is on for him. I wake sometime after this... Now as I said I wasn't really spooked by this dream, it's clear to me that I'm under some stress. So over breakfast I share my dream with my hubby. N he informs me that he had a dream about all of us drowning. (This is his way of comforting me). I love my husband! "You did!" I say, "when?" "Last night." I drop my spoon, "that means something bad is going to happen!" N I burst into tears. Well at that point my hubby realized this was not going according to his plan. Needless to say, I recovered n the rest of the day was pretty normal. Then just after dinner I came on RS site to connect with my TT sisters n read the most amazing post by Nicky10blue and my world, my mind, my thoughts, my whole aura has been recentered. I will be ok, I will conquer this like I have so many other obstacles in my life. I will be here to share my journey with all my TT sisters! See u all on the flat side :) Updated on 6 Feb 2015: It's 5 am and it's finally time! My 2 sisters n brother r going to call me at 5:30 to wish my good luck on a conference call. Pretty cool since for 1 sis it's 3:30 in the morning n 4:30 am for the other!. So far I'm calm! Let's do this! Off the the shower I'll update again if u can Or maybe the nxt time l be on the flat side! Updated on 6 Feb 2015: Made it, made it, made it! Soooo tired I'll post later just wanted my sisters to know! Xoxoxo Updated on 7 Feb 2015: Wow! No words to describe recovery! I it's been tough getting my pain managed. It's 1 am hubby is sleeping nxt to me is hosp rm. I don't regret doing the sx. I not even upset with pain. My nurses have been amazing. I got a glimpse at my tummy looks good. Update u guys soon! Updated on 10 Feb 2015: My sisters, it has been whirl wind since I last posted. Sunday the pain started becoming more and more intolerable. My abdomin increasing swollen. I literally thought I was going to pop. my OBGYN CAT SCAN was ordered n they were able to see 1 liter of internal bleeding down pooling in bottom of my abdomen. My PS was called n I was immediately rushed back into sx. It was necessary to reopen my tt incision to reach the blood. They were able repear all. Took about 4hrs. I was out of sx by 2 am this morning. Took about 6 7 hrs to get my pain under control. But now I am resting comfortable in my hosp rm. The order for discharge is passing a bowel movement. Which we all know I very difficult task. I'm on a very light liquid diet n my bowels r very sluggishly moving along. Just wanted everyone to know I'm ok but very tired. I'll update tomorrow. Keep me close to ur heart as I'm doing of u ladies. FYI fibroid weighted 7 lbs my OBGYN named it "Damn You" Updated on 11 Feb 2015: Thx for all the prayers n concerns n uplifting comments. I hope I find all my 1st wk Feb TTs in calm n painless state. This morning was a very good morning. I'm on clear liquids I was able to drink 4oz of ensure apple juice. Was able to burp n had very little gas build up. I walked the hosp floor twice n sat in a recliner twice for 20 mins at a time.There was no resting this am. When I was sitting in my hosp bed I was on the phone talking n updating fam n friends. Now I was taking my pain Meds just staying ahead of the game. But about 4pm it caught up too me bad. Now my drain on my left side fills every hr. my PS took a look says it's normal drainage it's a lot but my body has been thru a lot. I have a hole lot of swelling n distention in my belly. it's very frustrating. Hurts like a SOB to breath. My blood count was checked twice today stable at 8.6 (something close to that). Needless to say I think once my body settles down I've definitely learned not to go overboard, even on just sitting up. My OBGYN N PS r concerned with the very minimal bowel sounds their hear coming from my gut. So now im on med called regulet for bowel motivation. Everything I goes to pee I call my mom of husband in to ask if they smell me passing any gas! Smh Ask me if I regret this decision my answer in no. This sx had to be done. ultimately I'm in good hands a trust my OBGYN N PS. So I'm just been patient n waiting for my body to relax n start to work again. Updated on 12 Feb 2015: Sooo while watching American Idol, I got odd feeling. I looked at my husband with a stupid grin on face. What? He asked. I think I have to go poop. We quickly get my leg compressions off. Unhook the iv drag my ass out of bed n shuffle to the bathroom. I sit and I have very real bowel cramps for 15 to 20 min. Made my day! My nurse came in no poop , no gas but definitelyshe could hear my bowels moving. Even once without stethoscope! This is a big improvement! Exacttly what dr has been waiting for. I'll see my PS for removal of stiches of belly button. Really good news I wanted to post. GN LADIES! Updated on 13 Feb 2015: HOT DAMN! I POOPED a TiNY LIL turd, but I pooped n then I cried tears of joy, of happiness, of triumph. I got the last laugh of that mean old nasty fibroid. Updated on 15 Feb 2015: Happiness didn't live long. Hubby brought boys up yesterday for V DAY.All when great til it was time for them to leave. I got the feeling that I had to vomit. No sooner did hubby leave rm with boys did the vomit start. Apparently with such slugging bowels my stomach had filled to the top with no where to go. When I vomited some of the vomit went into my lungs. I tube was forced down my throat. No numbing agent. Then I was rushed to ICU. To try and make me comfortable I was give a numbing spray called:benzocain (hurricane spray). The hemoblogin held on the oxygen n didn't let go. Need antidote to reverse situation. Took a few minutes to figure out what happinging. Hubby said it was a pretty hairy moment. Still in ICU, lungs r recoopering, still have tube down my throat. Had a really massive poop this am. My OBGYN say in order to remove tube need noisy bowels n gas for 2 4hrs consistently. They been quite since poop bout 10am. But they r slowly coming around. Need to check in glad to see so many of u with such speedy recoveries. I mentally prepared for 12 so I still will with in my window. PS says drains could come out by fri. All my drs have been working amazing together! Updated on 20 Feb 2015: Still in hospital. Drains come out today! Still just a waiting game for bowels :( Updated on 25 Feb 2015: Though I posted yesterday but it didn't show up. It's hard for me to be on here reading how everyone is getting back into routines. still in hospital drs r able to hear some bowels sounds bUT they r still ve r y sluggish. I have a tube going through my nose pumping my intestines out since the r not working properly. Last night dr decided to test it mt bowels were working enough to take tube out. The goal was clamp tube for 3 hrs then unclamp for 1 n continue this pattern all night. But after 2 hrs my stomach was sooooo swollen I asked to have the tube unclamped guess the shows my bowels r not moving things down toward the colon efficiently enough. All this modern medicine n the only things I can do th speed up bowels function is my walking (I do) chewing gum (can't swallow saliva with tube, I suction it out. GROSS) n waiting patiently (I am). Other than that everything else going. I miss my boys a lot. My mom n mother in law r taking very good care of them. They don't want for anything. I just miss being able to see them everyday, cuddle, them, tuck them in at night. Just got to stay positive. U know I haven't really even taking a look at my stomach. ...smh. I do that tomorrow! Til nxt time my RS sisters! Updated on 26 Feb 2015: MY NG TUBE CAME OUT! Yesterday round 5pm I agreed to take NG tube out! I had been gagging on it all day n finally I vomited mucus. It was just hanging out in the back of my throat. Yuck. So it came out n I made it alnight with no nausea. Now we just r waiting to see if bowels will pick up with out all the help. P the plan is 24 hrs no liquids or solids. N see if bowels continue to push waste all the way thru to colon. Dr's will know if bowel movements keep happening. Then add liquids only if bowels keep moving slowly add soft solids. N n if all goes smoothly could be discharge as early as Monday! Come bowels I know u can do it! I just want to say thx for all th e love n support from u ladies it really does make a difference! Updated on 1 Mar 2015: Today I start a full liquid diet! Bowels r moving, still slightly sluggish but according to Dr's typical. if today goes well maybe I'll be able to do soft solid food tomorrow then discharge! Looks like if all keep progressing normally I should be out of hospital by Wednesday, at the latest! now I just have to trust that my body is ready. I'm soooo ready to go home! Updated on 2 Mar 2015: Liquid diet went well. 4 bowel movements yesterday w/o help from suppository or stool softner. Yup that's good news. So today I get to try soft solid food. I am currently receiving all my nutrition from a concoction thr u IV. Nurse says it will take a day to wean me off of that. I add l so have to find out when this pick line (veins don't support IV well so one had to be sown in) can come out! Discharge day looks more like Wednesday but I'm still hoping for Tuesday! . I know from the sounds of all this I come off as a pretty weak person phone to illness but before this sx. I hard core lift weight 3x a wk. Ran 2 mi 4x a wk. N hardly ever got sick. Totally blew my mind when all this started happening. What doesn't kill u makes u stronger. N I must say my husband n I the bond between us has never been stronger. This man has been my ride or die partner sin ce 2003. There isn't enough thx u's I can say. I will forever be indebted to him, the love of my life. (Just got pain med so I'm feeling rather good! ttyl Updated on 2 Mar 2015: Correction, today I started a "full liquid" diet. Yesterday I was only allowed clear liquids: apple juice, jello, broth. Today I got:cream of wheat (yuck), cream of broccoli, yogurt, tea. After lunch I'm very bloated. I've not eaten very much just half a cup of yogurt for breakfast with few sips of tea, lunch half a cup of cream of broccoli a couple small spoonfuls of chocolate pudding (couldn't resist). Im very nervous about the bloating. Don't want to go backwards n have at tube put back in. Dr said go super light for dinner. I was also worried about bowel movement w/o suppository but I just had one at 5:45 :) w/o suppository. OK. I think my body is just getting the swing of things. I not eaten in almost 3wks! I think I'll stay away from the cream of broccoli it could be the cause of bloating. Looks like its just vanilla pudding for dinner. Yum! Updated on 3 Mar 2015: Advancing to soft solids for dinner! Im still bloated but drs say with no nausea, no vomiting n bowel movements atleast once a day r all good signs to keep pressing forward. I'm a lil reserved n nervous but I am ready to go hm. I also need to be in eating 60 to 70% ofy daily calorie intake before i can be discharged. Which is another reason I don't want to be bloated be cuz it is causing me to eat less cuz I already feel full. Dr ok'ed me to drink ginger root tea, yay! So my mom is making a batch for me now. Ginger root is know for aiding in digestion n helping with gas. Pray this works yall! Updated on 5 Mar 2015: Today if all 3 drs agree I can go home! 1 dr already agree just need to see 2 more...... Was able to pass all the gas yesterday, happy bout that. Did not to go home hurting from gas pain. I've been looking at post op pics from others n most have a nice curvy waist. I don't see that on me N I'm wondering if it's cuz I couldn't wear a binder cuz of the bowel distention. I still have a lot of swelling. Guess I'll just have to wait n see. I'll post pics when I get home! Updated on 6 Mar 2015: Was cleared to go home yesterday! Didn't tell the boys so when I got hm my oldest (4 yrs old) opened the garage door assuming dad was coming hm. When he saw me his look was priceless, eyes bucked, mouth wide opened! I hugged him n and squeeze him and kiss him and tickled him until he begged me to stop! He was sooo surprised! My 3yr old was napping. When I hears him call out for grandma, I went in n the biggest smiled spread across his face. "I didn't know u werr here!" He said. He gave me the biggest hug ever! This journey has been.........I really don't even have words to describe this journey. I had to have the hysterectomy there is no doubt about that it literally was killing me slowly And asy PS plainly put it "You have to be sown up regardless. So mine as well have it done right." I do not regret my decision. I am already healthier despite the hospital stay.No excessive coughing, no acid reflux, no sciatic pain! my future is brighter than it has ever been. this summer is going to be amazing with my family. thank you ladies for your love support and prayers. my journey is not over but I hope I am over the biggest hurdle......... Updated on 8 Mar 2015: I've been home for a few days now. We're all getting settled back into ur routine. I made breakfast this morning. :) The boys ate in silence as they haven't had mommy's special pancakes in over a month (lemon extract n cinnamon) yum! Tried on the bridesmaid's dress for the wedding I'm in at the end of May. It's too big now. (Smile!) Thats not a bad thing...... can't stand the feel of jeans on. I'll be sticking to yoga pants n stretch pants. Still swollen underneath belly button other than that things seem to be healing well. Bowels r doing well. I have to slowly introduce new foods each day. Definitely staying away from all gassy foods N dairy For at least 3 wks not making that mistake again. I'll post pics later today!!! Updated on 11 Mar 2015: Can't seem to upload my pics. Keeps telling me that there is an error. My pics r below maximum sz n extention is jpeg. Any suggestions? Updated on 11 Mar 2015: Updated on 20 Mar 2015: 6 wk post op as of last Friday. One wk ago I was approved for wearing a c g n i must sat I love it. The support is amazing! I'm able to be on my feet for most of the day without back pain! Love this. Going back to the gym with coming Wednesday light weights. Missing my gym ladies. Hope everyone is doing well. I've not been on forum in a couple wks. Updated on 7 Apr 2015: It's been a minute ladies. .....I have deserted you all. Just busy with boys. I've been doing well finally off soft food diet!!! Updated on 31 Jul 2015: I have come a long way! Whassup to al my Feb 2015 TT's! My summer has been fabulous I'm enjoying life on the flat side! Who every one is doing well!
Occasionally, numbness to the upper lip can be seen immediately after rhinoplasty. This typically resolves over a few days to a few weeks.
Although each patient's experience is individual, patient is typically recover fairly quickly and with mild or moderate amount of discomfort following rhinoplasty. The discomfort typically described after rhinoplasty is frequently similar to what is experienced if one has had braces and has had their wires changed.the sensation is typically describe as achy and tight across the upper jaw. This usually improves rapidly over the 1st week. Immediately after surgery, it is not unusual to have some bloody discharge from the nose. This typically resolves over a period of 24-48 hours. the patient's post surgical experience also depends upon whether or not the nose is packed with a dressing. Although a nasal packing will decrease the amount of postsurgical bleeding, it will make it difficult to breathe through the nose. Without a packing, the patient will sounds stuffy but typically can breathe through the nose without difficulty. A cast or a splint is applied continuously to the bridge of the nose for a period of 1 week's time. Afterwards, it is removed and typically worn at night for another 3-4 weeks until the nasal bones are set. It is not uncommon during this time, for the patient to have black eyes. This usually resolves over a period of 2 weeks' time. although the patient will frequently see an immediate improvement and the nasal contour, it is not unusual for it to take at least a year before the nose takes on its final appearance.
A healthy and nutritionist diet can be resumed immediately after surgery. the day of surgery, however, it is not uncommon for patients to feel some nausea. therefore, on the day of surgery, I will frequently recommend saltine and ginger ale, which are both homeopathic remedies for nausea. should the nausea persist be on 24 hours, your Dr. Should be notified.
The ideal time to do any type of surgery is when the patient is at a normal and stable body weight. Patients who are overweight have a higher risk of surgical complications including slow healing, increased risk of infection and risk of blood clots.
This depends upon what other procedures are planned along with your rhinoplasty. Although it is frequently convenient to combine procedures in order to consolidate anesthesia and recovery time, additional procedures will increase the overall surgical time. This can potentially increase the risk of anesthesia-related complications. your surgeon's will assess the risk and benefits of any additional or procedures and decide what would be safe.
