Terrence Higgins, MD

Motivations: 1. Breast changes. 2. Clothing. Outcome: (gorgeous breasts) 34c, perfect size 4/6 in dresses, same bikini size on top and bottom. My incisions are small and at the bottom of my breasts. I purchased new bras and swimwear only. No new clothes were needed.
My friends cannot believe how amazing my results are. I never considered cosmetic surgery until this year and love my results! Be prepared for some inconvenience. I, personally had almost no pain. Sleeping at a 30 degree angle was tough, but went by fast. The anesthesiologist was wonderful. I woke up immediately after and had no vomiting.Get some hydrocortisone if you have sensitive skin. The compression strap was itchy for me. The office is clean, on schedule and professional. The surgery
center was wonderful as well. My procedure started on time and went smoothly.

Updated on 3 Jun 2017:
5 weeks out, in a wireless, unpadded sports bra.

I am in my 60's and had a tummy tuck, liposuction and a breast lift. I wish I had done this 20 years ago. All the things I disliked about my body after having two children and breastfeeding are gone and I think my body looks better than it did in my 20's. It is so much fun to get dressed every day and I love how I look. It's also great to shop for clothes and not having to worry about camouflaging my torso.

Dr Higgins is not just a great surgeon but also a sincerely caring individual and compassionate person! I needed some help with my post-op recovery after a procedure, which was performed by another doctor, and he was there to help and spent time and effort to meet with me multiple times to fix the problem!

My goal is to have my implants removed. I have 20 maybe more years of life left and there is a lot of things i want to do! The boobs that once gave me the confidence i needed are just in the way and serving me no purpose. I may very well need a lift six months to a year down the road after I heal. I've had over the muscle implants since I was 27, I nursed my daughter for six months at 31. Switched out the saline for silicone almost 10 years ago. Now they just seem heavy and in the way.

Updated on 10 Feb 2016:
Thank you to everyone that's posted on this site. Looking forward to embracing the old me. My explant is Monday February 15. This is my second set of implants. Dr. Higgins replaced my 1992 saline implants with this silicone pair in 2006. Although is was an improvement i am ready to be free from implants entirely. Dr Higgins and his staff are wonderful and this is so much easier for me because of them. I'll let you know how it goes.

Updated on 15 Feb 2016:
My boobies are more sore than usual, I'm sure it's anxiety.

Updated on 16 Feb 2016:
Home am feeling loopy. Wrapped up tighter than a drum. I have drains and glad I do. Sneak peak tomorrow at the docs and I'll snap a photo.

Updated on 16 Feb 2016:
Evening drain emply and measure (the first one at home) About 4 hours / 40ml each. So glad I have the drains, imagine all that filling up the cavity. Really happy to have them out. Everybody at Durango Surgery was great. Dr Higgins has a great team!

Updated on 17 Feb 2016:
I just got home from Dr Higgins office. The facility and the staff are wonderful. I was pleased to see that he went through my original scar around the nipple :) Looks a bit frightening now but I am so happy to be free of the implant and all the capsule.

Updated on 18 Feb 2016:
Doc said yesterday to keep the velcro 4" wide strap over the compression bra (that is over a couple of pads) as tight as i can stand it. Drains will come out tomorrow. I changed the pads out today and snapped this photo.

Updated on 19 Feb 2016:


Updated on 23 Feb 2016:
Over my soprts bra i am wearing a 4" elastic velcro band as tight as i can stand it. I Have no breast tissue and alot of skin and tissue that needs to heal and hopefully retract. Right now they still look like the last photo. I only unwrap them long enough for a shower. I'll see Dr Higgins agian in three days. My over the muscle silicone implants were removed through my original nipple incisions so in my case, no tissue to hide a scar under the fold, so that's a plus. A little nervous the fluff fairy may never visit. The best part is the stiff and sore neck that i have lived with for years doesn't hurt and my range of motion has increased by at least 20 percent!! I can hardly wait to go back to pilates, yoga and golf !!

Updated on 28 Feb 2016:
I'm not seeing much improvement. Three days without compression. I don't have enough tissue for a "aa" cup. You can still see and feel the space where the implants rested. Still sore and sensative to the touch. The silicone implants were removed through insisions below my nipples. Those stittches will desolve on their own eventually. 10 years ago i have "textured" saline implants replaced with this second set. Some of the very little tissue I had came out with those implants. I'm hopeful that next weeks update photo will be and improvement. Really Greatful for all your stories on here.

Updated on 8 Mar 2016:
I have been massaging. I have been using a manual breast pump as suggested by my PS. The scar tissue is winning. I can't exersize and it seems the rest of me is falling apart too. Okay enough about me. I am happy to be implant free :) It can only get better, right?!?

Updated on 28 Mar 2016:
Trying to decide if the massaging and breast pump are helping. I can feel the scar tissue teathered to ? the muscle maybe. I see the PS tomorrow.

I went to Dr. Higgins for a rhinoplasty. I am a 45 year old male. Had a number of broken noses from playing sports. I also wanted volume reduction. He mostly does breast work, but was very confident in his abilities. His Dad had actually taken care of me for a broken kneecap a year before and did a great job with that. He is an orthopedic surgeon. The results are excellent. He told me that I would continue to see improvement even 2 years later and he was correct. It is interesting how long it takes for the final rhinoplasty results. My nose is nice and straight and much smaller. No breathing issues either. Only downside of the experience is that his office is always jam-packed with patients. Show up 30 minutes after your scheduled appointment time. They are always running behind.

I had 360 cc smooth saline implants under the muscle for 15 years. I am 5ft 8" tall, and at the age of 23 thought I needed to have at least a C cup to match my curvy figure. Also, I lived in Los Angeles, where all of my friends were getting bigger breasts and it seemed pretty simple. I hated the feeling of having implants in my body the minute I woke up from surgery. I lost a lot of feeling in one of my breasts and nipples, and it changed my sex life for the worse. Even though I liked the way I filled out clothes and bras, I was always aware of these foreign objects in my body, and sleeping on my stomach or having a massage became very uncomfortable.
After 10 years of having implants I began having health issues. My thyroid was low, my adrenals were fatigued, I had random aches and pains in my joints, stomach issues, 24 hour a day headaches and dizziness, and the list goes on. I spent 5 years trying to figure out this could be happening. I eat very healthy, exercise, and take very good care of myself. About a year ago, I started reading articles about breast implants causing these sorts of health problems, and that was it for me. I was having pain in my left breast and was due to either have my implants replaced, or I could remove them and be done with it. I chose to remove my implants with no lift, and my doctor performed a full capsulectomy and also did a revision on my right areola scar. My surgery went well with no complications and I could not be happier! Everyone comments to me that I look like I lost 10 pounds, and I look much more athletic. I feel so much lighter, and it was great shopping for small tops instead of large! I feel much healthier, and half of my symptoms have disappeared. I think in time, all of my symptoms will be gone.

Updated on 20 Oct 2013:
I am at almost 4 months now since my surgery, and I am adding new pics of my progress so far. I will never regret having my implants removed and am seeing new improvements every week! I know at this point I will not be getting a lift, and I feel like my breasts have really filled in the last few months. Having my implants removed was the best health decision I could of made for myself :)

Updated on 21 Feb 2014:
Hi everyone, I am happy to say I am 8 months since explant and doing really well! I continue to see improvement monthly. My surgeon said it takes about a year to heal, and he is definitely right! My health continues to improve too! I have posted updated pics. Thanks for all the support. It has really made this journey so much easier :)

Updated on 22 Feb 2014:
I am posting my old before implant pics. Sorry for the bad picture quality. I also posted my 8 month progress pics.

I am 40 years old, have 3 children and am married to the love of my life! I could never begin to say enough wonderful things about my husband. He has always loved me (from the time I was 125 pounds and even when I was 208 pounds after my pregnancies).

My bad body journey began 22 years ago with the birth of our first son. I didn't gain a lot of weight however at age 19, I had a c-section scar, the c-section pooch and enough stretch marks that my stomach looked like a roadmap. I had 2 more children via c-section and then gained about 70 pounds. I have lost all the weight with the exception of about 8 pounds.

Despite the fact I lost all the weight, I have been left with a ton of stomach and hip skin. In fact, at 142 pounds, I wear size 12's and they are somewhat tight and my belly is always prominent.

I researched doctors in three different states, including Dr. Garth Fisher in Beverly Hills, Dr. Sean Lille in Scottsdale and ultimately settled on Dr. Terrence Higgins in Las Vegas, Nevada. I learned in my early 20's after getting horrible breast implants from a "billboard doctor" that plastic surgery and bargain shopping do not mix.

I am having a full tummy tuck, liposuction, new silicone implants, breast lift/reduction/implant removal and replacement and fat injections in my face. My current implants are saline and are 600 cc's. Unfortunately my billboard doctor convinced me that it was way better to give me ginormous implants instead of a lift. I had my original implants done after my first child, so these implants have suffered through 2 pregnancies. My boobs grew to a size F when I was pregnant. Today, they feel and look like giant bags of wet sand.

Dr. Higgins is going to lift my breasts and reduce them to a full C. I have felt like I have been trapped in this awful body for over 20 years. I am incredibly nervous because my surgery is 6+ hours but I feel like my fear has kept me in this body for 20 years.

Dr .Higgins uses a pain pump so the pain shouldn't be horrible. I will post pictures later.



Updated on 3 Apr 2013:
I had my final pre-op appointment yesterday with my doctor and instead of being more nervous, Dr. Higgins put me at even more peace with my decision. He said the reality of my large implants and the extra skin is that it makes me appear so much heavier than normal. I could not believe the difference when I looked at the 600cc implants I am leaving behind for 400cc implants.

My husband has been very nervous about all of this and after meeting with Dr. Higgins, he said he is at peace with my decision. I will post before pictures tonight. Good luck to everyone in their own personal journey back to having a body they are proud of.

Updated on 17 Apr 2013:
First and foremost I want to thank everyone for all their posts. This community has been such an invaluable tool for me. My surgery is 31 hours away and I am starting to freak out. I love my surgeon, have checked every medical provider and facility that will be taking care of me...BUT the 6 hour surgery is what scares me. I have had quite a few surgeries in my lifetime but none more than about an hour. I am also terrified of how I will feel the moment I wake up.

In my irrational mind, I imagine waking up screaming at the top of my lungs.y doctor uses a pain pump and said since I'm removing implants and actually reducing the size, the pain will be minimal.

I would truly appreciate feedback from all of you wonderful ladies that have already been through this surgery. Thank you! Xoxoxo

Updated on 19 Apr 2013:
My surgery was 6.5 hours yesterday. Last night was the most pain I have ever experiences (even with a pain pump). I was so glad that my doctor requires a nurse spend the first 24 hours with you. I had to take 2 pain pills, a Valium and muscle relaxer every four hours just to keep my pain at a 10/10.

I have no idea what I would have done if I didn't have a catheter. I could not have walked last night to save my life. I rented a hospital bed and It was a lifesaver for keeping me in a "taco" position. Biggest surprise for me (besides the overwhelming stomach pain) was how much my arms hurt from having them strapped straight out in the OR for 6.5 hours.

My breasts barely hurt (I got a lift, reduction and changed out my saline implants to smaller silicone). Except for one spot below my tailbone, I haven't had any pain from the lipo.

I am dreading having to go the doctor this afternoon to get my catheter out because I will have to be upright for a long period of time. Hopefully I will be able to get some pictures when he changes all my dressings and find out how much fat and skin he removed.

I am a 31 year old mother of 2 beautiful children 5 year old girl and a 2 year old boy. I have been thinking about getting a tummy tuck since i had my first baby but new i wanted more kids so i waited until i had my second child. like most women i gained so much weight during both of my pregnancies between 50 and 55 pounds on each lost most of the weight and know I am currently 5'2 and weight 129 pounds. So know i am totally ready to get my pre pregnancy body back and have decided to get a tummy tuck. WOHOOO!!!!!!!


Updated on 4 Mar 2012:
So I went went to my first consultation and this 1st doctor quated me $8400 for TT/MR/ Lipo Flanks and hernia repair. His staff was really nice but i have to say that he seemed very rushed and i did not get to ask all the questions that i had so that was a bummer. But then couple of days later i whent to my second consultation with another doctor and i have say i immediatley felt confortable with him he ansewered all of my questions which was great and explained everything in detail, he quated me $12900 for the same as the other i know big difference but i have decided that he is the right doctor for me YAY!! Also he said that i would qualify for FMLA becasue of the hernia and to bring him the papperwork for that on my next visit so i will be going to my HR department and see if i can i will update on that very soo. And by the way did any one here get FMLA for your TT and hernia and did it get approved please let me know how that worked thanks ?

Updated on 4 Mar 2012:
Ok so i went to my HR department to find out about FMLA and they asked what i needed it for so i said i was having surgury they did ask me if i was having elective surgery i just told them that i was having a hernia repaired and did not mention anything else they gave me all my papper work and said i needed to bring back in a couple of days. So i was wondering if they will deny my FMLA because im also having a tummy tuck at same time? Does anyone been throught this before any suggestions? What did you guys do any help i would appreciate thanks.



Updated on 7 Mar 2012:
Hi ladies hope every one is healing well. So today i went to my plastic surgeons office to pay my deposit for surgery, drop off FMLA paperwork so i guess it is really happening right i cant back down now IM SO EXITED!!!!!!! Anyhow i picked up a packet that was given to me about surgery that i have to read so can prepare for my PRE OP appointment and i was told that a urine catheter will be left in place for the 1st night after surgery and it will be removed the next morning and i am freaking out about this has anyone else been told this or have they gone through this let me know how bad it is please.

Updated on 22 May 2012:
Hello everyone long time no see but i have been very busy getting ready for my surgery which is in 2 weeks and i am very exited.I had my Pre Op appointment today went very well and it made me feel very confident that i made the right decision in choosing my doctor, he is amazing and answered every single question that i had. Made me feel better about having a catheter after surgery for 24 hours but we will see how that goes. I have been cleaning like crazy trying to have everything ready before, later this week will go shopping for all the stuff that i need for after surgery any ideas so far i came up with this:
pillows, antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, gauze, paper tape, absorbent pads to prtect my bed, disposable tooth bushes, antibiotic ointment, large underwear, cough drops, wipes. Let me know if i am missing something to add to my list. Well happy healling to everyone i will keep you updated pretty soon.

Updated on 3 Jun 2012:
The big day is almost here only 2 more nights to go im exited and worried at the same time and have not been sleeping very well but i guess its just my nerves. I think im ready only some last minute details left but im leaving that for tomorrow hopefully i end up really tired and i can get a good night sleep on monday happy healing to everyone.

Updated on 4 Jun 2012:
Hello ladys cant believe that tomorrow is the big day im so exited that by this time tomorrow i will have a flat tummy YAY!!!
Im feeling very anxious but i guess that is normal, things are all set for tomorrow planing on waking up early around 5 am to get some food in my system before surgery they said i could have breakfast 8 hours prior to surgery, then take a shower and relax and head over to surgical center my surgery will be at 1pm my niece will be dropping me off and then after surgery the nurse will be driving me home to spend the night assisting me we will see how that goes, ok ladys hope everyone is doing well i will update tomorrow and good luck to everyone that is going in tomorrow.

Updated on 5 Jun 2012:
TUMMY TUCK IS DONE!!!!!! im at home now took pain killers and got some food in me, feeling good so far i will keep you posted getting sleepy its only been 3 hours since i got out

Updated on 6 Jun 2012:
Ok so this is how it started go to surgical center around 11:30 checked in an waited until 12pm to take valioum and nausea medication the nurse came to get me to get changed into hospital gown and put my IV in they did and that sucker hurt then after about 20 min later i felt my wrist starting to get kinda numb and some pain i looked and there was a swollen spot size of a smaller golf ball, called nurse apparently ivy slept off vain they put some ice and tried again. Then anestisiologist came in asked some questions super nice as well as the nurses, then doctor higguins came in and marked me an after that dont remember anything until waking up felt some pain nurse gave me pain medication dressed me up hubby and niece were already there waiting for me they put me in a wheel chair to get me in a car got home around 630pm FYI pain was about 7 in scale 1 to 10. Got home and went up stairs settle in my bed nurse tried to get some food and liquids in me to give medication was able to eat some apple sauce and half a cracker with some water they gave me medication pain medication about 8pm and pain eased up about level 3 then around 850pm got up for my first walk used walker getting up was harder then walking but walking made me dizzy and nauseous so at 9pm took my nausea meds and valioum went back to bed and tried to get some sleep but was waking up every 15 to 20 mins meds did not make me sleepy. So around 1am my legs and arms started to get numb and i started to get some pain in upper abdomen about a level 4, she gave me percocet and helped me up to walk to get rid off numbness and drain my urine catheter, walking helped with numbness but it made me dizzy and very nauseous and sweaty i tried to control it but ended having my first puke and that hurt so bad, after that was a little sore but meds kicked in and did not feel pain anymore for the rest of the night was again taking naps of 15 min not really sleepy and here i am at 5am still no pain updating you guys so so far it is going well i will update later happy healing to everyone.FYI its been 12 hours since surgery. and i do have a pain pump which id working amazing seriously every one should get one and the walker is very helpfull as well.

Updated on 6 Jun 2012:
Ok so today is the end of POST OP DAY 2 (day after surgery) So my morning started with me puking then managed to get down stairs
to go to my first post op appointment at 8 am urine catheter was removed not as bad as i though only a little sting for like 2 seconds then it was gone. Doctor checked my incision changed my dressings and said everything looked great, i didn't get to see much from my incision but i did get to see that it was flat so hopefully it gets better day by day. Today pain was about level 3 my incision doesn't hurt at all the drain sites just sting a little not to bad the worst part is my upper abdomen were they did the muscle repair and the lipo areas are the worst those are painfull to the touch took 1 percocet at 10am then at 4pm and i will be taking another at 9pm before going to bed i have also been taking the muscle spasm every 8 hours that helps to in addition to that the antibiotic/ stool softner and arnica. My vitamins including bromelain i will start tomorrow morning today was just to nauseous.
Been peeing like crazy i try to walk about every 2 to 3 hours my legs start to feel numb if i don't is this normal just wondering, also my stomach has been growling a lot and i have been passing gas to but no BM yet. Well all in all this has been my day not to bad hopefully tomorrow will be better happy healing to everyone i will keep you posted tomorrow.

Updated on 7 Jun 2012:
END OF POST OP DAY 3 today was alright better than yesterday i would say, im walking around much straighter still taking pain meds maybe tomorrow i can start tylenol but im not sure about that, food i have been eating small meals i get full very fast foods i have been eating apple sauce , strawberries, slice of bread protein bar, some spaguetti, cereal water, pinaple juice. Still no BM yet i hope it comes soon need some relief. My whole body gets itchy even face is this normal? Lipo areas are the most sore still dont feel anything in incision area yet. Waliking around is much easier today. Still draining seems like a lot morning was 60 ml on right and 75 ml on left about the same at the end of day i drain them once in the morning and one at night. Well not to bad tomorrow hopefully will be better happy healing to everyone.

Updated on 8 Jun 2012:
POST OP DAY 4 today i went to see my doctor to get the pain pump removed that was no too bad felt like a pulling sensation no pain only lasted like 2 seconds. Doctor said i was swollen and the the compression garmet was a little to big on me so the gave me another one to put on top of the one i already have feels more comfortable like that, he also said i could take a shower today i will be trying that in a little while will update how that went after. Pain wise has been good so far i a have been taking i pain pill every 5 hours i dont think i can switch to tylenol just yet maybe tomorrow. Doctor said i needed to eat more but im not able to get much down get full very fast. Still no BM yet was told to start milk of magnesia will start tonight.

Updated on 8 Jun 2012:
Can i just say SHOWER WAS AMAZING!!!! did not hurt at all i didn't even get dizzy felt so good hubby was so helpful showered my hair and he did rest of body, i used a high stool to sit and a plastic bag to hold drains will do it again tomorrow whole process took about 1 hour, while i was showering hubby put my garmet in washer then got out of shower towel dried took some pics and let my incision vent for a little until garmet was ready, got to see for the 1st time my incision not pretty at all and stomach does not look flat but doctor said it was swelling i sure hope so cant wait to see the final results all in all this was the best day so far i will keep you guys updated tomorrow happy healing to everyone.

Updated on 9 Jun 2012:
Good morning fellow tummy tuckers well let me just tell you that milk of magnesia sure is strong took it before i went to bed last night woke up around 12 midnight to take 1 tylenol and then woke up again at 430am and was i in pain so decided to take again 1 more pain killer maybe i will alternate between tylenol and pain killer today see if i can get off painkillers by tomorrow i know im a chicken but i hate pain. OH back to BM WO WOKE UP AT 430am and o boy almost did not make it to restroom but i did thank god and i felt so much better and relief (sorry to be so graffic). Any how i have not been draining so much since last nigh i checked them this morning each one is at less than 25 ml i think thats what its supposed to be to get them removed but i wont see my doctor until tuesday so will be stuck with these sukers for another 3 days. Lady i will update later in the afternoon happy healling.

Updated on 9 Jun 2012:
End of POST OP DAY 5. Today was good pain was way less today was able to take Tylenol at 430pm and that seemed to be enough maybe I will take a pain killer before bed the last one was at 9 am. Apetite was better today to, drain site is starting to irritate more now I just want them out, and my period started today bummer this is going to suck anyhow happy healing to everyone will update tomorrow.

Updated on 10 Jun 2012:
POST OP DAY 6 so far it has been a good day still on tylenol and doing well, had a second shower today felt good took some pics but i will post later going to take nap now so tired.

Updated on 11 Jun 2012:
POST OP DAY 7 still cant walk straight, having these weird pains when i pass gas i say weird because i did not feel that before maybe because of the pain medication who knows, also feel burning sensation in the lipo areas back is starting to hurt, i have only been draining once at night today i got 15ml on left and 25 ml on right this was from yesterday at 9 pm to today to 9pm i see my doctor tomorrow hopefully they will remove drains tomorrow. Happy healing to everyone will update tomorrow.

Updated on 12 Jun 2012:
POST OP DAY 8 YAY!!! made it to one week post op feeling much better went to see my doctor today and he took my drains out and stiches on OMG those drains hurt it feels like a pulling burning sensation it only last about 30 seconds but it did hurt, now the stiches were not bad at all some hurt some didn't but not as bad as drains. He said that everything looked good and he also told me to purchase NEWEGEL silicone sheets and to start them in a couple of days because i dont have any scabs so im good to go. Has anyone tried these Newgel or the Oleeva silicone sheets let me know what you think. Feeling much better without drains still moving carefully but much better well all in all great day happy healing to everyone talk to you soon.

Updated on 13 Jun 2012:
12 days post op im feeling at little depressed about my results because my belly does not look flat i compare my before pictures and front view looks great its just my side view and i know its still very early to see results and that im still swollen but i cant help feeling this way just second guessing myself if it was the right desicion. I also wanted to thank everyone for the support this is an amazing site. I will keep you posted happy healing to everyone.

Updated on 30 Jun 2012:
Hello ladies it has been a while since I have updated it is now 3 weeks and 4 days post op I'm feeling pretty good still swelling but I can see it going down every day. I finally decided to weight my self and I started 129 lbs before surgery and I am happy to say that I am now at 118 lbs the only thing is that my pre op clothing are still to tight to wear even thought before surgery my pants were very loose which is annoying but hopefully soon I will be abble to how long did it take u ladies to fit in your pre op clothes?
Also I went to my 3 week post op doctor said everything looks good but he said I was entwining to much fluid so he gave me so pills to take for the next few days to get the fluids out so I was happy that it was not a seroma. So a couple of days after my appointment I started getting very itchy in my back and I felt these scabs total of 6 it was the lipo areas and I started scratching them and felt these thin threads coming out I guess they were the stitches so I called the doctors office to see if I should still have these and they said they needed to come out so I guess they forgot to do that in my last visit so I have to in on Friday to take them out which sucks. Pain wise I'm feeling a lot better still hurts when I sneeze or cough, doctor said I am only cleared for walking no heavy lifting yet so I'm still taking it easy. I started using the oleeva silicone sheets 5 days ago during the day for about 15 hours and at night I take them off and wash them and let them dry, at night I'm applying Maderma scar treatment and I massage my scar as well. I will let you know if there is any improvements. Oh also I started using spanks anyhow I will post pictures later today and keep you guys updated happy healing to everyone.

Updated on 16 Jul 2012:
Hello everyone tomorrow will be my 6 weeks post op Im feeling better everyday and im able to do pretty much everything also i will be going back to work on friday 07/20. In regards swelling i think its still there mostly around belly button area and pubic area hope that goes away soon, also i have noticed that i have a small dent or lump on my right hip i think its because of the lipo, and at the end of my incision on the right side i have a small dog ear i think i will need a revision for that, and las thing is that when i sit down a little bit of skin sags in the inscicion area i feel like my skin needed to be more tight i only have this problem when i sit dow not when i stand up did any of you have this issue please let me know if you needed revision or if you think i need it. Well all in all i feel great and even with these issues i do not regret getting this done. I will post pictures so you guys can see my progress and please give me your input on the pic where i am sitting down. Thanks to everyone and happy healing.

Updated on 16 Feb 2013:
Hi Ladies it has been a while since i updated, I am now 8 month post op from my tummy tuck health wise feeling good and my weight has been fluctuating from 116lb to 119lb. I still have numness in my belly area wonder if that is normal i keep forgetting to ask my doctor will do next time. Well since my last update i had several concerns about my the shape of my belly extra skin, dog ears bulge above belly button and extra skin above belly button. So i went to my doctor and express my concerns to him and he checked me he said he would do a scar revision to fix dog ears/ lower scar and remove some more skin and in regards the bulge above belly button he said that the muscle repair is intact and that he could do lipo in that area. So my revision is scheduled for next saturday 02/23/2013 revision will be done under local anesthesia im supposed to take 2 xanex 1 hour prior to procedure i really hope it nocks me out because from what i have been told i will not feel pain but i will feel that he is doing something to me which is freaking me out but i we will see. He will be charging me only 300 for this revision. Procedure will be about 2 hours there might be one drain but recovery he said is way less than original surgery so i am taking 6 days off from work even though he said i would be fine to go back to work after 3 days. I will be posting pictures before my procedure soon and will update soon i promise hope every one is doing great and looking fabulous take care.

Updated on 17 Feb 2013:
Ok so i posted new pics hope you guys can see what im talking about and if any of you are going through this or having a scar revision or already had one it would be nice to get some input thanks hope every one is doing good i will update soon.

Updated on 22 Feb 2013:
Hello everyone so wanted to update that my revision got cxl and re scheduled for may because i got sick with the flu cough / runny nose you know the whole chabang and turns out they cant do revision when your sick since it is local anesthesia i can move when i caugh not good and if i have some sort of infection in my throat it could complicate things. They did say if another spot opens up sooner they would let me know we will see. But i will let you all know if it does. Take care ladies i will update hopefully sooner than later.

Updated on 21 Mar 2013:
Hey everyone just wanted to let you know that I have a date for my revision. I'm so glad it is now scheduled for 04/06/13. I will update you very soon hope everyone is feeling good see you soon.

Updated on 6 Apr 2013:
Hi ladies so i finally had my tummy tuck scar revision today at 11:30 Am and i am finally home to let you guys know how the procedure went. Well first i dah to take 3 medications 1 hour prior to procedure that made me feel little ligh headed but i guess they are ment to relax you. Then got to his office which is also set up to do these kind of procedures. Then once i was in the room got in my gown they started injecting something that would num me for the when the actually admister the local anesthesia. it was about 7 injections not to but felt like little stings, then they let me rest for about 20 min to let it kick in and then they started injecting some kind of fluid to num me even more and about 10 min after that is when they started doing the lipo that part felt weird not painful but more like pressure i could feel the areas he was doing it sides stomach under incision even pubic are then after that i think that is when he started revising the scar that i did not feel a thing. I was awake the whole time, talking talking to doctor the whole time. All lasted the whole time. I got into my garmet and my hubby took me home an i feel good did get a little nauses on the way home and pucked, but finally got home and went to sleep still feel no pain we will see later just wanted to update you guys later and post pics in a couple of days once im abble to take of garmet, talk to u guys later take care bye.

Updated on 7 Apr 2013:
Hello ladies just wAnted to update today is day #2 after scar revision and lipo. Well I regards pain I have only had to take 2 pain killers all day I feel very minimal pain I think Tylenol will do from now on. I can get around just fine slowly but fine still feel a little light headed but hopefully tomorrow will feel better. Now the swelling has started again I really hope it does not last as long as when I had the tummy tuck. If anyone has had a revision please let me know how long did the swelling last. And in regards my scar I really can tell yet I have this tape on it and I am swollen so not sure what it looks like yet, I going to call my doctor to see if I can take that tape of or if I'm supposed to leave it alone for my next appointment on Saturday when they remove my stitches, we will see. I will try to post some pictures as soon as I can , hope everyone is feeling well and will update soon.