Dr. Zewert is a experienced and excellent surgeon, I m so glad I chose him to be my doctor. His office staff is attentive, and profesional throughout the whole experience. His surgery exceeded my expectations with an easy recovery. Thank you Dr. Zewert for making me feel beautiful from the indie out.
So far so good, had my full tt on September the 7th. I'm kind of worried about the abdomen half because it feels very heavy like it's pulling down. I kno about the swelling and that it all takes time for it to heal but it literally feels like it's pulling the top half down and it's been 21 day's and the tape is not looking like it want's to come off any time soon. I won't lie I have had ice cream sandwiches but I do eat some what healthy. We don't eat meat and eat a lot of vegan foods. Just concerned about the heavy feeling and tape. Help please. Updated on 1 Oct 2021: I literally just wrote a post about my swelling. I was very swollen around my abdomen and top of my vigina and was concerned about the surgical tape not coming off after almost 4 weeks. So the abdomen and vigina swelling has gone down a little and that's all I need to see really that it's getting better. The surgical tape is still on but kind of trying to lift, I haven't been able to see the actual cut which sucks. I hope they take it off Monday but probably not. I thought my behind was gone but I guess it was just the way I was hunched over. I love my belly button and feel I am healing very well. I'm still happy with how this is playing out so far. Dr. Zewert was worth every penny!! Updated on 23 Oct 2021: So I'm 6weeks now and I get still in my stomach area I'm nervous about how my scar will turn out. I stared using the silicone gel Strips but feel it's making my scar darker as I already a women of color. I got the Maderma and bio oil. So let's see, I'm still early in the game. My Dr said, to wait two more weeks before I can really work out. I didn't sneeze or cough for the whole 6weeks lol was to scared. I'm still not comfortable with everything yet as in I don't feel like my normal self when it comes to my body. Updated on 25 Feb 2022: So I'm almost 6 months come next month and so far so good with a little down side. Down side I'm still swollen but no where near what I use to be, I still feel tight and a little sore still. My scar which I was upset about Is way better thanks to the silicone gel Strips, I'm still going to cover it with a tattoo once I'm fully healed. I'll be honest I don't work out really anymore which om definitely going to get back to it. Updated on 17 Jun 2022: This was 7months I'm 9 months now and still swell a little. .. I will get a tattoo to cover up the high scar. I still don't regret getting the tummy tuck would do it all over again if I had to. I have a bulge on the left side that I want to get coolsculpting on but it a lot of money so I guess I will just live with it
Dr. Zewert and his staff were very hands on and informative, I felt I learned a lot after I came out of my consultation. The girl helped me through what size I wanted and gave me options as well as information of the outlook for each size that is suitable to my body. I chose to go with a size full C and originally wanted small D but I was able to learn about what is best for me with their assistance. The surgery went well and the staff was caring and attentive during my recovery and after my visits in the office. I am pleased with my results because my confidence is more and I am happy with my natural looking breasts!
I have been unhappy with my backside since high school and I finally made the decision to do something about it. I am 31 years old , 5'0, and 105lbs. I have four kids and although I'm petite I have some fat that just won't go away no matter how much I work out. I also have a pretty flat backside. I didn't gain weight for the procedure. One it is very hard for me to gain weight and to I am concerned about maintaining extra weigt. If anything I loose weight easier than gain weight. I decided on a Dr. Zewert in Monterey since he is close to where I live. The price quote was more expensive than doctors in the Bay Area and Beverly Hills area, but they were able to get me in in 2 weeks as opposed to waiting 4 to 6 weeks with other doctors. I work at a school and wanted to be recovered by the time I got back. Dr. Zewert and his staff have been amazing so far. Phylis, the patient coordinator, was the sweetest and most helpful during the process. I was very nervous. I had my surgery today at 7:30 a.m and was awake by 10:30. I was in a little pain, I have taken to Norco and am just sore now. I had lipo to my love handles and limited lipo to my abdomen plus the fat grafting. I also added in lipo to my double chin at the last minute. Something I also have been considering for a long time. That cost an extra $2400. I understand I'm not going to have a huge booty with the limited fat I have. I really wanted a rounder look and smaller waist. Hopefully I keep what I have so far. I know I'm swollen but like what I see so far. Updated on 27 Jul 2016: Walking around a little. Updated on 27 Jul 2016: Well I made it through the first night. Very painful and uncomfortable to sleep, especially on my tummy which was a lipo area. I woke up multiple times and it was really hard to even move to position myself another way. Feels better to stand overall. I never got a P EZ but what I found to be helpful is my daughters old training potty that goes on top of the toilet. Has a fusion and I don't have to sit all the way down...I can basically put all the pressure on my thighs if that makes sense. Updated on 27 Jul 2016: Updated on 29 Jul 2016: Just took my first shower and finally saw myself with no clothes and was disappointed not to see a bigger difference. I feel like my tummy looks the same. I understand it's swollen, and he told me he would do limited lipo, but I guess I was thinking it would at least look flatter. My botty does have more volume, but if I loose that volume I feel like it will go right back to looking the same. Just feeling like I paid a whole lot of money just to look basically the same. Hopefully it looks better in a few days because right now I feel like crying. Updated on 30 Jul 2016: So when I have the garnet and clothes on, I love the way I look.,,but without clothes I'm just not sold yet. I want a little more volume towards the bottom of my cheeks to show a little more projection. And my tummy...well hopefully it goes down a little more. I'm up walking around more and more. Pain has decreased dramatically. I just feel sore now. I'm getting tired of laying on my tummy. I find myself trying to turn at night and have to remind myself of the results I want. I'll post some pics with clothes and without clothes. Updated on 30 Jul 2016: I like how I look in clothes better at this point Updated on 6 Aug 2016: Tummy slimming down Updated on 14 Aug 2016: 19 days post op. Really like my sides and how tiny my waist has gotten. My booty has so far stayed the same and has lost much volume (fingers crossed it stays like that). I tried on my bathing suit bottoms today and was happy to see my booty has filled it out. I wish I had more before pics of my booty because it was flat and I could never fill out a pair of jeans or a bathing suit. I know it's not the biggest booty but that was not my aim...maybe I'll go back for a second round in the future but I think I'm happy with the size (as long as I don't loose it). Even my hair dresser (u know you tell your hair dresser everything...plus I've known her since high school) was like yep I see a big difference you have a tiny waste and a nice round booty now...you were flat! And my hubby definitely is liking it. Wish my tummy was a lil flatter but I'm gonna still give it time. My sides and tummy are a lil lumpy and I just try to massage them a few minutes every night. Updated on 14 Aug 2016: These were from about a week ago... Updated on 27 Aug 2016: Still sore and tender. Still sleeping on my tummy. Haven't sat on my booty yet. If I do drive or have to sit down then I put a pillow under my thighs so no weight is on my butt and my butt doesn't touch the seat. Pretty happy with my results. As long as I can keep this volume I'll be happy. I think it looks nice for my size and shape. Maybe a little more volume in the future, but honestly I think my next adventure will be to get a tummy tuck. I'm impressed with my results with only limited lipo to my tummy. I can't and won't wear a bikini because you can see loose skin and cellulite, but I know with a tummy tuck all that will change. But as of now, I'm happy to not have that bulge on my lower tummy any more. It looks good in clothes. You can def go broke searching for that perfect body. There's a million things I could think of changing if I had all the money in the world. Good thing I don't right?! Lol Updated on 25 Sep 2016: Went to a wedding and felt like I rocked the dress! My confidence has definitely increased! Updated on 27 Jun 2018: Decided to do the tummy tuck and another round of lipo with a fat transfer. I gained about 10 pounds and decided that it was the right time to do the procedure. I decided to go with a doctor in Mexico. I researched and found Dr. Irving Rodriguez in Tijuana. He is boardcertified and I liked his reviews and pictures. Plus it was sooooo much cheaper than surgeons in the states. I set the date and made my travel plans. I wasn’t nervous at all and was actually very excited the morning of. The doctor marked me up and I was pleasantly surprised he would use fat from my arms and upper bar area as well as my whole back. The anesthesiologist also was very knowledgeable and told me exactly what she was planning to do. Surgery started at 8:30 and I woke up by 3:00pm. So far the first week was very hard. Painful the first couple days. The third I felt good. But back to a painful 4th and 5th day. I got my drain out at 7days. I am now 9 days post op and feel sore and some pain. Lots of swelling in my abdomin. I’m anxiously awaiting to see the results. I know I need to be patient but it’s hard. I’m also out of breath and it’s still hard to stand/move for long periods of times. Updated on 4 Jul 2018: Still super swollen. Ive actually gained weight....like 7lbs. From what I’ve read that’s normal I guess...water retention and the body being swollen. I just can’t wait to feel somewhat normal. I am still sore and uncomfortable and I still get tired easily. Updated on 15 Jul 2018: Almost 4 week’s post op...swelling is beginning to go down a little. Weight is starting to come off. Lipo areas are still sore and hurt when touched. Tummy is pretty numb but I have a little feeling in it. At 3 weeks I was pretty itchy but that is also slowly subsiding. Feeling happy with my results so far! Updated on 15 Jul 2018: 3weeks 6 days post op Updated on 18 Aug 2018: Loving my new tummy. Still a little swollen. Starting to work out a little. My booty has a lot more volume but still would like it a little rounder. I guess that’s the booty greed I have heard about. Tummy is a little numb still.
I had my first child when I was 15 and instead of growing breast I grew milk. I went from 121 pounds to 180 lbs. I had two more children since and I am currently 5'8, 160 pounds, breastless and full of stretch marks (as you can see in the pictures). I have wanted my firm stomach back for quite some time and I really wish I had nice breast so I've decided to finally do something about it. I hoped to find some reviews on this site about local doctors but I wasn't able to, so I am going to write one for the next girl in my area. I've decided to use Dr. Zewert. Originally, I wanted to go with a surgeon who did "gummy bear" implants as they were the closest to natural that I have read about and they seem pretty safe as they hold their shape even when cut in half so how could they leak? After further research I found out that silicone implants aren't really necessary if you have a skilled surgeon. Great skill can turn saline implants into very natural looking and feeling breast as well. When I called to schedule my consolation with Dr. Zewert I learned that silicone implants require regular MRI's to check for micro leaks. I personally don't like spending money on medical tests so I decided a highly trained, skilled surgeon who does saline implants would be best for me. The best thing about saline, they are about 2 grand cheaper than the gummy bear implants so I think I'll be happy. This post is pretty long so I will start a new one about the consultation. But the attached photo's show why I need the makeover. Updated on 4 Jun 2015: At the consultation I met with a nurse who went over a bunch of information with me. What I wanted to have done, how I planned to have it done, what size I was thinking, the recovery time, and things to consider. I got to “try on” implants. She brought some silicone implants in of various sizes, I originally wanted to go no bigger than a C cup, not that I really knew what that meant. As I tried on the different implants it turned out that I fell into the bigger is better category. I liked the 450 CC implant the most. The doctor came in when I was through and took a look, he pointed out that my nipples are close to my arm pits, they kind of look toward my elbows. The doctor said with my nipple placement I would require a bigger implant to give any kind of cleavage, he said perhaps a 465 CC implant filled to 480 which he said would be about a DD. I found that shocking but with my frame he thinks it would have a great result. Dr. Zewert also said that it's a shame that my stretch marks go up so high, even with a tummy tuck I will still have a lot of stretch marks. I don't really mind to much because I have a lot of stretch marks in my hip/pelvic area anyway. After talking about the procedures I was sent to the scheduler (Phyllis), she was amazing. She said it would cost $12,400. The price would last for 6 months as the cost is all inclusive and the surgery center fee's are subject to increase so the price would have to increase if I went beyond the 6 months. Phyllis gave me a written quote and told me that I needed to put half down to schedule the appointment and I could pay the rest at my pre-op appointment which is two weeks before the procedure. I went home, scheduled the time off work, secured funding for the make over and scheduled the appointment. I look forward to having it done on September 15. Now I just have a few tiny concerns I guess, 1. do I have enough breast tissue for 480 CC's of saline implants to be placed under the muscle and still look natural and not snow globe like? Well I guess that is my only real concern. If I do, then no worries, if not then I guess my other thoughts about how to remedy the situation come into play. Oh yeah I do have one more ponderance, should I be attempting to lose as much weight as possible before the surgery for a better result? or would I have a more dramatic reveal if I stayed 15 lbs heavier than I like to be? Updated on 5 Jun 2015: I was browsing Dr. Zewert's website last and I had all my apprehensions relieved. Dr. Zewer has video's on his web site about some procedures, in one video a patient said she wanted to have size D breast but Dr. Zewert told her for her frame it wouldn't look natural so she got C's instead. She had a great result and was very happy with it. So, if Dr. Zewert thinks I can pull off a DD, then DD is for me. I was also looking at his before and after pictures and everyone looks great. There are no snow globe breast so I ready to go. I just have to do the work to get the time off, and then September 15th here I come. I just sent my final payment in and I am super excited. Updated on 5 Sep 2015: I had my pre-op appointmentent, it was a little less impressive then I thought it would be. It was all paperwork and instructions. I was hoping for a detailed description of what exactly was going to be done. But I suppose some people do not want to know so he doesn't volunteer that information unless it's requested. I was told no more medicine and guess what happens two days ago I got sick. I spent two days in bed with a fever and unmedicated (I don't usually medicate any way, I tend to be anti medicine). Here I am on a Saturday just one week and three days away from surgery and I just got over the fever and I still have a bit of a sore throat. If it isn't gone by Monday I am calling my surgeon. Anyone have any idea of the odds of my surgery being postponed? Updated on 17 Sep 2015: I had my surgery on September 15th and honestly I have minimal to report on that. I got signed in, vitals taken an IV put in and spoke to a few people. I was changing it up with my friend one moment and the next I was out of surgery. Totally groggy starving and thirsty. They gave me a cereal bar and aa juice box. I asked if I had lipo, they said no, Dr. Zewerts doesn't do lipo with his tummy trucks. Now I'm kind of disappointed. Is it possible he took my flabby belly to fab with out lipo? Time will tell. Perhaps today even as I have a dressing change appointment at 11. So here are my mommy make over complaints. Drains suck, one of my drains dripped on me a few times so I have been wearing bloody compression hose for two days. I ordered some from Amazon so they will be here tomorrow. Perhaps the doctor has some he will give me. The compression garment is REALLY tight. Sometimes I feel like I can bearly breath. My paperwork days take deep breaths but I fear I will pop a stitch and that absolutely can not happen. I don't do wounds well. Giant fear. Sometimes I feel extreme pressure and it hurts a lot. That's when it's time for more meds. I'm always tired too. Everything makes me feel existed. The drains really suck. Striping and emptying them is gross. But better to drain it with drains then a large painful needle. Updated on 18 Sep 2015: So far for me, the thing I am hating the most right now is my hair. It is absolutely GROSS! I have learned to live with the drains, the fact that I can not do ANYTHING, and I am completely chair bound. All that I am OK with. But this oily hair is just unacceptable. Today I told hubby he is going to wash my hair. He's a nervous Nelly so he won't commit to it but it is going to happen. Any one have any suggestions on how to make it happen? So far we are thinking about me leaning over the bath tub and dumping cups of water on it and washing it that way. So the hair thing is the major rant for the day onto progress:) yesterday I went in for a dressing change. It was great, they took off the boobie bandage opened up my compression belt and I got to see what I look like. Honestly, I look a little weird. I haven't had a flat tummy in forever so that's weird. My breast look like orbs with nipples. I'll post a pic of the boobs so you can see for your self. Can't show the belly cause I am compression bound till Monday. I hope Monday I will have my drains removed and be able to shower. Oh yeah, my nurse said be braless during the day and sleep in a bra at night. That is so much better for me. I can breath much easier. Updated on 22 Sep 2015: So, today I went to see the doctor. I was excited because I was certain he was going to remove my drains as there wasn't really much coming out. And he did. That was a very weird feeling having the drains pulled out. Which is literally how they remove them. They snip the stitches and have you take a deep breath and they just pull them out. It kind of feels like having a worm pulled out of you (or what one would expect that to feel like). Anyway, so the drains came out and the stitches came out of my belly button. I was surprised to find out that my belly button is numb. They said that is normal and it may or may not regain feeling in a year. The doctor said I can stand up straight now and to continue to do as I have been (meaning do nothing more than self care:pee, can start to shower tomorrow, brush hair and teeth and just rest). I can handle that. I was re-wrapped and sent home. Updated on 22 Sep 2015: I really should have asked the doctor more questions yesterday. Like how much do I clean the the area the compression garment covers? Normally I would scrub my entire body but should I avoid the sutures, should I give them a gental once over with just a soaoy hand should I use my loofa? I opted to just avoid the sutures. If anyone knows what the real answer should be please share. I took the attached photos before my shower and just doi g that tired me out pretty bad. I ended up sitting in my toddlers chair to shower. So far my breasts haven't fully settled into place as you can see, I also don't stand complely upright yet. I am concerned about my belly button placement. It's a belly button width to far to one side. Hopefully that is just swelling and when all is healed everything will be symmetrical. Updated on 6 Oct 2015: It has been three weeks since my mommy make over and I now believe Tummy Tucks are stupid. I had surgery on September 15, and was put on bed rest while I had the drains. On September 21, I had my drains removed and was freed to shower but nothing else. On September 25, I got food poisoning and threw up possibly popping something. On September 28, I went to the doctor and had blood asperated from my stomach and had a drain replaced. I was put in a compression body suit, and compression belt. No more showers, bed rest, and can't change my underwear because they are attached to my body suit that I can not even connect myself. On October 2, my drain was removed but I had to keep the body suit and no showers. On October 5, back to the doctor and I had more blood asperated from my belly. I got a new body suit (Yay, new underwear) and still on bed rest but no showers. Now here I lie in my 90 degree angle and I had to sneeze Sneezing causes sudden muscle contraction and who knows what that may have done to my stomach. If have to be asperated again I swear I just might cry. Right now I think gummy Tucks are stupid. Updated on 11 Oct 2015: Maybe tummy tucks don't suck and its really just complications that suck. On the 8th I saw that nurse for a dressing change and to check to see if there was any fluid, and there was a little. The nurse folded 2 abdominal pads into quarters stuck them over the fluid pocket, and suffed me into a new body suit then replaced my compression wrap. She said I could shower Sunday (today), and to continue to rest. Hopefully with the compression wrap the fluid will reabsorb into my body and and things could be fine. The days leading up to today have been rough, the new body suit was for women who had thigh lipo and a tummy tuck, it had the open crotch and butt for potty time. It was most uncomfortable garment ever. To tight on my ribs, to tight around the potty opening, just super uncomfortable. Sleeping has been pretty hard, I can't get comfortable. I spent my days in a rocking chair instead of my recliner, as I began to think it was probably the reclining that was causing the fluid. Honestly, I have been more comfortable in the rocking chair than the recliner. So, today I got up and take a shower, oh it was great. It was my first shower since surgery that I really was able to enjoy. I wasn't tired, I was able to do everything, I knew how to handle the suture site. It was very nice. After my shower I took some pictures to show the progress. hubby and I looked for signs of fluid. It's there. I should have taken a pic of my little fluid pocket. Perhaps next time. Then, hubby re-wrapped me. He put on my last body suit, that I have decided to love in spite of the clippy crotch. So, now here I sit, with very little to do awaiting tomorrow when I will have an other needle stuck in my belly to drain 15 CC's of blood from my belly and be told to keep on sitting. So sad. I think I am going to to have to ask some questions, this sitting thing has gotten old. I need to do just a little more than sit. Maybe just walk, walks around the block and showers would make me so much happier. Anything would be appreciated Updated on 12 Oct 2015: So, I went to the doc today and as expected I have fluid in the tummy. But, its just a little bit and the doc said we could let it be and see if it goes away on its own. I have this nasty scar wound that got gross last time. The scab grew onto the ab cover and got ripped off when I took it off. So I showed the doc and he said to put some xeroform on it and it should be fine. I asked about returning to work and what not. He said I should be able to start living again, showers, walking, moving and such. Still take it easy, no work for now. I suggested staying out of work till November 2, he said that should be fine. So there we are I'm free to return to life and have the ok to not work for a little longer. Oh yeah he also said the boobs are still high must squish the right one down for four minutes a day and lefty for two. Updated on 12 Jan 2016: Ok, so I think I'm pretty much healed, I feel great, sometimes my scar itches, its really big and really ugly, but my tummy looks great. My stomach still feels a little numb, but honestly I kind of like the feeling, it tingles when I run. I feel great. Now, on to my feelings of disappointment. My breasts aren't semetrical, one was naturally bigger than the other and the implants were filled the same. I would have perfered to have them balanced since I was having them operated on for aesthetics reasons. Since one is bigger than the other they did not fall to the same level, so my they aren't even. Granted that is in part my fault as I did not do my breast massages as directed but seriously, should breast massage be mandatory? My belly button, I didn't realize that my belly button was naturally off center, but I would think that a cosmetic surgeon would have been able to see that and at least give me a warning about it. I would have perfered that he lined my new belly button up with my clitoris, I think that should have been possible. My tummy scar isn't semetrical, I wish he could have done it with less of an angle and low cut, instead of the curved cut that goes nearly three inches up. I just don't understand why cosmetic surgical scars can't be done smoothly and evenly. My mound really could have used a little lipo. When I read that other docs do lipo on the mound when they do tummy tucks I thought that was genius, they really should attempt to make everything smooth. All in all, I am very happy with my results, but I do wish that these little things had been taken care of. I hope any one getting a mommy make over addresses these issues with their surgeon before hand. My doctor did not volunteer any of this information, and I didn't have reason to think of these issues before hand. But when, I get my next surgery I will. (10-20 years from now after gravity has given me more tissue to work with) I really would like to have my breasts closer to the center of my chest so I think I might look for a surgeon who uses the "bacon bra" from Botched, perhaps they can put it in my breasts to push them in ward. Would I recommend my Dr? I think I would, I would just ask him about the issues I had to see if their is any way to not have my concerns after.
To give you perspective, I was 105 lbs when I had my first baby and she weighed 10 lbs at birth. Fast forward 4 years and baby #2 weighed 8 lbs as a preemie. I ended up with a large hernia and permanently damaged abdominal tissue. Tummy tuck was the best decision I ever made. Scarring is minimal and below the bikini line. Right after I felt like I was hit by a truck, but within a few weeks I was thrilled with the results. More than 7 years later, i am still happy with the results and don't regret a moment! And I LOVE my new belly button! :-)
After lap band surgery I felt that a regular tummy tuck would simply not cut it. I had what you could call the "Mommy makeover" (but with body lift not just tummy tuck) Im still healing, still wearing compression garment and very swollen. Most people thought I was crazy for doing my breast augmentation at the same time as my lower body lift. I just wanted to get it all over with at the same time, I also saved because had I done the procedures separately it would've been more. Updated on 14 Apr 2014: At my biggest I was 245 (5'2) day of lap band surgery I was 220 I'm now 145 :-) Its been 25 since my BA/body lift. I am still swollen, still feel discomfort for example when getting up after I've been sitting, or standing for over 30 ms . I start to feel tired, tightness around my lower stomach and tingling sensation around lower stomach and waistline. I still feel tight around my incision. My breast are slowly dropping and feel stiff in the morning specially if its cold. Best luck to you and anyone doing this.
I really wanted to report a different outside with this surgeon because on paper and in his reviews, everything looks great. I underwent a breast augmentation June 2021, 300 cc high profile mentor saline implants were placed bilaterally. When I woke up from surgery I felt like my left breast was on fire, I've never had that much pain. I was given more medication and sent home. Ten months later I am still in daily pain on my left side. Dr. Zewert hasn't even attempted to diagnose the problem and prescribed gabapentin. At my last and final post op visit, out of ten for pain, I confronted him on the recall notice for my breast implant and the fact that my implant could be leaking when he called me arrogant and told me to find another surgeon. Save yourself the time and the money, he is a one stop shop boob doc and doesn't deal with complications or accepting that me could've made a mistake. I'll be seeking out an explant for whatever he did to my breasts and will not re implant. Updated on 13 Apr 2022: I forgot to mention that he originally diagnosed me with a stage 1 or 2 CC then resided this diagnosis at my final post op. My left breast sits higher is more firm and hurts. Plus he had me on singular for the last four months because of this diagnosis and because I proved to him in a medical article that I forwarded him, that it did in fact soften the capsule.
I've been unhappy with my nose since my early teens. I always wanted to have rhinoplasty but it just never seemed like the right time. After years of off & on research, I decided to move forward and schedule my first consultation. I did go with the first doctor and so far I don't regret it! I am now 4 months post op & ready to share my story. Updated on 2 Apr 2014: Updated on 2 Apr 2014: I'm over 4 months post op & I went in for a follow up yesterday. The last couple of weeks I've noticed a slight curve on my nose & it bothers me off n on so I decided to see my dr about it. He definitely agreed with me about the curve but he reassured me that it would get better. My tip is still round & swollen and I still have a long way to go. Overall I am happy with my nose so far but there are a few things that bother me . I just need to keep reminding myself that this is not the final result & I need to be patient! So, my dr gave me 2 steroid Injections to help with scar tissue. It was pretty uncomfortable but not the worst thing ever. A few hours later, my nose felt smaller & softer. It was amazing! My dr said it usually takes a few weeks for it to kick in so I'm hoping this means I will see some great changes soon! :) Updated on 2 Apr 2014: This pic was taken the day I got my cast & stitches removed. I was a swollen mess. Excuse the oily skin! P.S. Getting my stitches removed was NOT painful AT ALL!!! Updated on 8 Apr 2014: During my healing process, I started to notice a very slight slope on my nose & I was pretty excited. The last couple of days I've noticed there is no more slope. It's completely gone & I feel like my nose is starting to look big. It's really stressing me out & I'm pretty unhappy with my nose right now. :( Updated on 9 Apr 2014: It has been about a week since my injections and I do see a difference. The tip of my nose feels and looks somewhat smaller. I would still like it to look more defined but I guess I just have to be patient! My nostrils also feel a lot softer and my columella is less swollen and doesn't appear to hang as much as it did before. My next follow - up is scheduled for September and hopefully I will be getting another set of shots Updated on 10 Apr 2014: I'm having a bad day today with my nose. I cant stop looking at it and all I see is my ugly bump coming back. I want to call my doctor and tell him I want a revision ASAP but I realize I'm going to sound like a crazy person. I hate that I'm being so obsessive over my nose, I wasn't like this before my surgery and my nose looked far more worse than it does now. Never in a million years would I have imagined feeling like this! P:( Updated on 14 Apr 2014: I don't like my nose at all anymore! I don't know what happened & how it changed but it's still big and not cute. If it doesn't change within the next couple of months I am 1000% sure I will get a revision. My doctor said he was gonna give me a slope & I don't have a slope at all!!!! I'm just trying to pretend I never had this surgery. I'm so disappointed. Updated on 1 May 2014: I came across a before pic of my nose & it definitely made me appreciate my new nose a lot more. I'm not saying I'm 100% happy with it now but I do think it's a big improvement overall. I'm still trying to stay positive & hope my nose changes & starts to look better soon :) Updated on 3 May 2014: Just wanted to share another before and after. This is my favorite angle & I love the way my nose looks in this pic. Sorry for the cropping & hearts. Lol. I don't feel comfortable showing a full face pic. Updated on 9 Jun 2014: I scheduled a follow up with my dr because I was having some light bleeding out of my left nostril. Turns out it was nothing to worry about, just a little dryness. He recommended I keep it moist with a little Vaseline and saline spray. It was a quick apt and I felt somewhat rushed so I didn't really get to talk about all of my concerns. I was able to tell him that I was worried about my nose being too straight and not having a slope but he thinks I will still see a change and get the slope I want. I kind of feel like he is just saying that but I'm hoping I am wrong. My nose hasn't changed since my last picture update but I will post a pic anyways in a separate post. Updated on 22 Oct 2014: I haven't been on here for while but my 1 year anniversary is coming up nov. 21 so I thought I'd post up before and after pic. I'm pretty sure this is it as far as my final results. I haven't seen any drastic changes in the last couple of months but overall I don't hate my results as much as I did at one point. I've realized how lucky I was to even have this surgery in the first place & I should be thankful that I got rid of my hideous bump! I would still change a few things, like my hanging columella & have more of a slope but who knows. Maybe this is as good as it's gonna get. Is it really worth getting a revison? I mean, It could look worse. I could end up with an overdone michael Jackson nose. These last 11 months have flown by. On a side note, I'm expecting baby # 2 and plan getting BA in 2 years or so. :) Updated on 18 Dec 2021: quick update: here we are years later & i can finally admit I was not happy with my nose . I just got a revision (few hrs ago)and my dr discovered so much damage! He had to completely reconstruct my tip & said it was like "hamburger meat" in there i'll update more about that when i see him for my post op. I went with Dr. Stepanyan in Glendale CA 10/10 He's amazing, so kind, knowledgeable, patient, great bedside manners, the best staff, the list goes on. I'll share my experience in a new Review
8 years ago I was beginning my journey of my body reclamation. Three consults later with all the money saved and I finally did it! Dr Zewert and staff out of Monterey California did an amazing job at being attentive and I was comfortable from consult to surgery date. Day 1 after first post op and I’m on my way to healing.
Usually you should wear you binder/ garment after a tummy tuck for 3 to 4 weeks, however you must always consult with your surgeon as time may vary.
In all cases depends on the type of tummy tuck was performed, if there was a hernia repair you may resume activity with clearance of your surgeon after 6 to 8 weeks. Only with a tummy tuck performed without a hernia repair you can resume activity with clearance of your surgeon 4 to 6 weeks. Please be mindful to ease in and always listen to your body!
A tummy tuck procedure is usually not meant for a weight loss goal. A tummy tuck is beneficial for removing excess skin and excess fat. The excess skin and fat can vary which does not make much in weight.
However it will affect the results of your tummy tuck, you may experience excess skin after giving birth which can result in the need of revision tummy tuck.
Yes you are welcome to wear a bikini after 1 year of a tummy tuck, however please be sure to wear sunscreen to protect the incision. Skin protection is always important!
