Vincent Giampapa, MD

It’s been one year since my rhinoplasty procedure, and I couldn’t be happier! Ive been wanting to write this review for a long time but I didn’t want to jinx anything because they say it takes one year to fully heal. I felt like I was fully healed 6 months ago. I am so happy and thrilled with my results. Dr Giampapa gave me exactly the result I wanted and that we spoke about. I have him an edited picture from an app of myself with the nose I desired and be recreated it to a T. I have wanted this procedure for such a long time but I was always scared because I did. not want to change my face too much or have a nose that looked too fake or didn’t belong on my face. My results looked very natural and I feel I look the same, just improved. The best part was my procedure was painless. I know that seems unbelievable but I barely ever even had a headache. The recovery was nothing and barely any bruising. I know everyone is different but my procedure was a closed nose job with no scaring and my bone wasn’t broken. I flew across the country from Las Vegas for this reason Dr. uses his own tool that he created to only shave down your bone, and sculpt it without breaking it.
this i feel waS the reason I had no pain and healed so well. His techniques are so much more less invasive and gentle. Dr. G is very kind and educated and trustworthy. I felt very comfortable with him right away. His entire office is very kind and accommodating. Seeing that I flew in cross country things at times weren’t as easy for me as if I lived down the street so they understand that and made sure everything went smooth and according to plan. Staff at the hospital was amazing too and I was happy to find out by friends that live in the area that the hospital he does his procedures is one of the very best in the US. I would highly recommend Dr. G and I am very very thankful for him and my results

Just turning the big 60, feel 30/40 yrs of age most days. Was very apprehensive about going under knife, but was not happy with gobble neck, jowels & droopy eyelids. Best decision I have made was to let Dr G do my surgery,...I look GREAT!!! THANK-YOU Dr.Giampappa!! A sincere thanks to Laura, Janice & Jamie, Dr G's staff, you ladies are the best!!

Where do I start? I originally went to Dr. G to remove a growth from my forehead before my April 2016 wedding. The procedure was an immediate go. (I was sent to dr G from a friend. He did work on her and for several of her family members.) A surgery I had in 2012 left one side of my face paralyzed. I had it reanimated but the corner of my mouth was turned down causing me to drool. Dr G offered to fix this during the procedure. I was thrilled with the reccomendation and the results. Amazing. He also worked to make my smile more symmetrical on both sides and gave me juvaderm to add more volume. He was so professional and he worked so diligently and careful during every procedure I had. Dr G and his entire staff especially Janice were so helpful, warm, caring and understanding. They gave me super special attention as needed - the results of dr. G's work on me were outstanding. I was confident on my wedding day and would definatley trust him and staff in any future situation. I highly reccomed him and am thankful to him beyond words.

I have wanted to get my breasts done since I was in high school. I am now 30 years old, and a year ago Dr. Giampapa made that dream come true, and he did such an amazing job! They are even better than I imagined! They look so natural and fit my frame so well, and all without leaving any scars on my breasts! Thanks Dr. G!

Dr. G. was recommended by my sister who was very happy with her neck and eyes procedures. Dr. G. performed a Stem Cell Facelift on me.over a year ago. I had fat transplanted before which did not take at all. This procedure with the fat transplant and stem cell growth factors was superb. I'm extremely pleased with my results and all my family and friends complements me how I look rejuvenated. but not natural. I also love his amazing staff who were so knowledgeable and caring. I truly recommend 100% Dr. G.
Updated on 15 May 2016:
Dr. Giampapa is extremely informative and knowledgeable.and spent a long time with me in my consultation.and my follow ups. I traveled from Central America just for this proceedure. The office staff are so friendly and caring.at the Plastic Surgery Center International. My facial surgery turned out great and changed my life. The most important thing was I have a natural look. Thank you Dr. Giampapa you are amazing! I'll recommend him and his plastic surgery center to all my friends.both here in the US and Central America.

I have been a patient of Dr. Giampapa’s for 12 years now and have just completed my second surgery with him 6 months ago. My first procedure was a neck procedure called Suture Suspension of the Neck. My results were nothing less than tremendous and still remain that way to this day. My upper face started to show aging a few years ago and I again put my trust in to Dr. Giampapa. I had a small procedure (minilift) under local anesthesia and I am so pleased with how I look at the 6 month mark. It has literally taken off 10 years of aging. I am myself, but a younger, rested version of who I used to be. He is very knowledgeable and caring. He listens to what your wishes are and has delivered for me twice. I would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to get a very natural look.

25 years ago I developed a rare illness which had me on steroids for 23 years to save my eyesight. With prednisone, I gained 200lbs. In 2013 I was told I was stable enough to know longer be on steroids. I came off and deflated 180lbs of steroids. I was a runner and exercise enthusiast all my life. Dr. G was a consultation back 20 yrs ago and could not do the surgery due to large doses of steroids in my system. After the prednisone and losing 180 lbs. I had a large turkey neck, excessive upper arms, sagging stomach. That was my top half. Dr. G. remembered me and we went forth to providing me with a second chance in life. No chin, mini face-lift, half of the arms cut away, tummy tuck - that was 6 mos ago. I am a new woman with a second chance in life. I saw other Plastic Surgeons who would not see me for a consultation with a10ft pole. No one wanted to help me get my body back into shape, to look normal; not even the surgeons you see in NJ Mag. that supposedly win awards. They wanted easy work, pretty nose, larger boobs the usual. Dr. G. remembered me and performed surgery on my entire top portion in April 2014. He is the Best Surgeon in NJ, won countless awards, pics in office display him with Presidents, and he is the most knowledgable, truthful, caring, doctor I have ever met. 6mos later people stop me on the street and ask me what did I do? My skin on my face is radiant - even my other docs ask what I am using. I have not a wrinkle on my face, my arms and stomach are flat, lost dress sizes. I go this mo. in Oct for the second phase: my lower half. Ass, hips, and legs. I can't wait. Dr. G. will provide you w/all the time you need. His Nurses are wonderful and you can ask them anything. No ques. goes unanswered. He truly is the best surgeon in NJ. He does not compare with others. I am his "project" and he sincerely means that. He has given me back my self worth, self confidence in this cruel and judgemental world. Steroids hurt the body and the mind. Dr. G. takes care of it all. I have tubes in my stomach, shunt in my brain after 3 brain surgeries - he was not afraid. I felt confident and inthe best hands possible and still do. I would have my lower portion done already, but I wanted the weather to be colder so I did not sweat for my legs. Surgery was excellent. I could not have asked for better results. The scars are healing so well, some are invisible already. I could never give Dr. G. what he gave to me "Second Chance". I am forever greatful and will keep you posted of the new surgery next month. When you have your consultation with him - you will know he is the best. You cannot afford a surgeon that is second best. Dr. G. has God given skills and talents taht are remarkable and in this day and age - we should never compromise our well being. Thank you Dr. G. I am forever greatful.

I wanted to have my first rhinoplasty corrected to achieve a smaller and more refined nose tip as well as a softer bridge. I had a little bit if rasping as well as some tip work. I'm addition I had a stem cell facelift and fat grafting to the mid face.

Pros-
Recovery time for rhino was very easy, virtually painless, had packing for a few days and then it was removed.
Surgery was done at a state of the art hospital with amazing staff
Surgeon delivered exactly the results I had hoped for
Breathing has increased dramatically
I am very happy with corrective rhinoplasty and stem cell facelift to mid face so far
Cons-
Swelling from stem cell facelift can be scary at first and u are barely recognizable
Swelling lasted about 3-4 weeks
Was able to cover some with make up but under eye bruising persisted for various weeks. This is normal and expected
Nose tip is still swollen after 2 months and takes a very long time to heal. 6 months to a year to see full results.

For the past 4 years I tried facial fillers . Eventually, I wanted a more permanent procedure and hence contemplated cosmetic surgery!. It wasn't until I revisited an old friend whom I hadn't seen in 20 years (who looked younger today than then!) that I discovered that DR.G was my doctor of choice since he had achieved such natural, refreshing results without that " over-correction " look! I took the plunge and placed my trust in Dr. G's artistic hands 8/5/13!
I am TOTALLY THRILLED and AMAZED with the results of my facelift !! I had minimal discomfort with my multiple procedures--eyes, stem cell facelift, Mimi rhytidectomy,
Necklift. I can smile in the mirror which reflects a young face and neckline with
20+ years erased! Now my age --(heading to the big 70 ) is just a meaningless number because I look and feel young again! I greet each day with a fresh outlook although I am
Older and wiser! This is the best treat I could give myself!!! Life is GOOD!

Hi I am34 yrs old..have three beautiful children..but im left with the mommy pouch...I had my boobs done when i was 21 and was around 115lbs at the time...had my first daughter at 24...my tummy was ok..but had small pouch...8 yrs later had my second daughter and then my son 17 months later..i had big babies...all over 8lbs..so a couple weeks ago my right boob ruptured (blessing in disguise) so now im getting boobs redone and a tummy tuck...always said id get one but never was the right time! well now is the time...although i know its going to be painful im doing it! im super excited ...my tummy and boobs done match my body! i am 127 now although id like to be 124 my dr says wont matter if i lose 4 pounds! so im getting a boob lift and new impants and brand new tummy! i posted my before pics and will post my after pics asap! i hope im making the right decision but i guess it cant be any worse then it is right now!!! oh and by the way my surgery date is on my 11 yr olds birthday :(



Updated on 8 Aug 2011:
I'm a week away from surgery and completely got the blues yesterday ... Mostly Bc I won't be able to hold my 17 month old... He's a huge mommas boy and i feel so guilty , especially bc he won't understand why!! Ugh hopefully lots of kisses and hugs will do for a couple weeks! Anyone else have toddlers and can you tell me realistically how long it will be till I can hold them Again?



Updated on 8 Aug 2011:
Ok I'm a teacher so it's bothering me that in my original post I meant to say "my boobs and tummy DON'T match the rest of my body " lol ok great glad that I cleared that up! Ugh

On another note I already can't sleep! Last night I sat there thinking and worrying ! Wish is was closer ... Gonna be a long week :)



Updated on 11 Aug 2011:
Ok so I'm 5 days away !! Ugh can't wait Also going to add Some before pics ... My daughter (almost 11) said the pics I have up make my Tummy look better then it really is lol! Nothing like a kid telling you the hard core truth soooo I'll be putting up closer pics that are clearer so you can see how gross it really
Is!!

Updated on 11 Aug 2011:
ok so i weighed myself and im down to 125...i want to be at least 123 ...hmmm wander if i can do it in less then a week..prob not...ugh ill keep trying ...oh and i added some more lovely before pics...so gross sorry in advance lol

Updated on 14 Aug 2011:
Ok so I def know I'm making the right decision ... My
11 yr olds best friend asked I'f I was
Pregnant.... OUCH.. 3 days to go can't wait
But really really
Scared still

Updated on 15 Aug 2011:
anyone else taking or take arnica montana? and did it seem to help you with bruising and stuff? ive never been one of those people that are into the homeopathic stuff but of course im taking it since my dr told me to!

Updated on 15 Aug 2011:
my breast implant ruptured and figured why not do it all at once!! i always knew one day id get tummy tuck and since i am going under to get boob fixed why not do tummy too!! thanks to my ever so generous Momma whos paying for most of it!!

Updated on 15 Aug 2011:
Man I had no idea how anxious I would be! Today is killing me!I can only imagine how bad I'll be tomorrow!

Updated on 16 Aug 2011:
Ugh now I feel like I shouldn't of done so much research and I'm freaking out a bit!! Hope I'm not this nervous tomorrow ugh I just want to make sure I'm here for my kids! Meaning I wake up from anesthia ugh :(

Updated on 18 Aug 2011:
I'm ok I made it! Will
Write more
Later . Thx for
The support !

Updated on 18 Aug 2011:
Ok ladies I'm Alive And well everything went great until
It came time to pee !! I couldn't so had to get catheter FUN got home around 9 pm and pain was ok def had to take 2 percs every 4 hours and still am ! I have two drains and as of this morning one was 25 cc and other less then that! I have ps app tomorrow so hoping drains will
Come out but I'f they don't it's ok! My boobs look enorm!! Got 500 cc went up 25 so I may look like a stripper for acouple
Months lol ! Tummy looks flat thru bandages but hopin I get peak tomorrow! So all i'n all not so bad!!

Updated on 19 Aug 2011:
On way to ps office ! Hopefully I
Can get some
Pics of tummy!

Updated on 19 Aug 2011:
Well I overdid it !! My ps got very upset w me bc I have been walking way too much so I'm
On strict bedrest for the weekend! My tummy was so swollen he thought it was fluid but when he went i'n there there was none ... I'm i'n horrible pain and really am second guessing whether I should have done this ... I have been crying all morning ...

Updated on 20 Aug 2011:
So I Followed my dr orders and stayed i'n bed and am
Feeling so much better today! Still havent pooped but just
Took another dose
Of MOM ! Anyone kmow how long it usually takes

Updated on 21 Aug 2011:
Doing fantastic ! Barely draining Anythjng out! Yay I
Go back to dr tomorrow to
Get staples and drains out! Can't wait! I'll
Take pics and post them tomorrow ! Even though it was horrible
Pain I don't regret doing it! Can't wait to see what I look like i'n clothes!!

Updated on 24 Aug 2011:
QUESTION! I'm exActly one week post op and broke out i'n horrible rash from where the tape was from
Boobies! I'm using cortisone cream and going to ps today where I'm
Pretty sure I'll get shot (I hope) but it's so itchy and it's driving me crazy ! Anyone else have this happen and I'f so any
Remedies? Oh I also took benadryl and it did nothing!

Updated on 26 Aug 2011:
Question ! I'm 9 days post op and going to see ps tues to get into binder stage 2 Thank god! But have to go to my daughters pep rally for cheerleading and am wandering if it would be ok to wear spanx? Would be there for about 30 min. What do you all Think? I don't wanna go w this bulky binder and embaress her ( ok me lol) my staples and drains have been out since monday . I'm still swollen but much better each day. Hmmm whatta think? Spanx or big ugly binder ???

Updated on 27 Aug 2011:
Hi all I'm 10 days post op and wanted to share what happend w me ! The day after surgery I over did it by going up and
Down stairs too much so at my app w dr 2 days
Post op my ps had to give me local anasthetic and go i'n my
Belly button to release the pressure due to major swelling ! Well let me just say I had 3 kids and the pain was 100 times
Worse even w my
Tummy bein numb !so that set back my recovery by alot!! But thank god he did it or my BB would be completely
Off center! It still looks alittle weird but he says that's bc swelling so I will finally post some after pics today! Sorry for delay but I was In so much pain and so upset! I'm now doing great! Just hate the swelling at night especially!

Updated on 31 Aug 2011:
Ok I'm 12 days post op and in stage 2 garment and it's like scuba gear! I can't breathe let alone eat! I take two bites and wanna puke bc I feel like food just sits there bc stupid garment so tight! Any ladies go thru this ? Kinda happy bc I'm losing weight but just want to make sure it's supposed to be this tight! I go back to ps tomorrow anyway but just want some
Advice and opinions on it! Thx ladies

Updated on 1 Sep 2011:
Ok went to ps today and he wants me to wear the stage 1 binder ... The nurse put me i'n the scuba gear thing without ps permission and he was pissed! Said I could wear spanx when I'm out but wants me i'n origional bc will
Smooth out tummy and compress it the best ... Pisses me off alittle but I know he has my best interest at heart and wants me to get best results ! I go back i'n 2 weeks ... Happy

Updated on 2 Sep 2011:
So I woke up this am and so much swelling has gone down! Guess thats why my ps told me to wear binder 1 as much as possible! Well he is a ps ... Prob knows more then I do! Lol so I'll post pics today when babies are napping !

Updated on 3 Sep 2011:
OK anyone else feel naked without their binder!!!???? Today im around 16 days post op and i went to target to go buy a "spanx" and i wore a spanx i had from after having babies ..it was a size Medium and way to big....by the time i got to target which is only like a 5 minute drive i wanted my binder back on!! felt like i was swelling by the second!! im back home and back in binder and feeling much needed relief!! but i cant see myself without this binder!! i am going out tomorrow and thats why i bought the new spanx...guess ill bring binder in the car in case i need it!! ugh so weird!! ya would think id hate this stupid bulky thing by now!!!

Updated on 4 Sep 2011:
Ok so I wore a spanx type thing yesterday for about an hour while I went to buy a smaller spanx ( target) and got
So swollen and
Actually felt like there was fluid i'n my belly! I looked at it and didnt see any fluid just very swollen ! Well
That scared the crap out of me so was i'n bed by 730 and feelin better today and no more fluid feeling! Just proves I still need
My binder stage 1!! Ugh

Updated on 5 Sep 2011:
I am using these silicone sticky strips for scars that my
Ps gave me... Wear them 10 hours on then 10 off ... Anyone else use them? They dont bother me
But from my snake skin peeling all
Peeling skin gets stuck on it and I'm
Not sure I'f I should wipe them off ... Dpnt think they can get wet ..

Updated on 5 Sep 2011:
Ok so no spanx seem tight enough! I am 5'4 and 125 so I'm not like a stick! I bought small spanx type thing from target and hate it! My question is what have you ladies worn that seemed tight enough! And also maybe it's too early for me to switch to them??? I am day 19 and have seen lots of ladies i'n spanx even earlier! Ugh any help would be greatly appreciated! Also have stage 2 from ps but it's like scuba gear and digs into my stomach which makes me sooo nasueas !

Updated on 7 Sep 2011:
i changed my profile pic to new tummy!! since i dont have my jelly belly anymore! ...im doing great as of day 20 ..i would say im almost 100% except for the swelling at night and still not being able to lift my babies! i use my arms alot to kinda pull them and ive figured out a way of getting my 1 yr old in his crib to take naps! he uses a step stool to climb on my bed then i put crib directly next to bed and he literally climbs in and i kinda help him w alittle push on his but! its so funny but it works and he is such a good baby that he actually does it for me!! anyway back to the tummy ...ive been doing my normal activities expect ill take a 20 min break and sit down w feet up..im the type that literally doesnt sit down till 800 pm and then im asleep by 830...lol but i make myself rest througout the day and my body seems to be tolerating it! but by 700 pm im dead and i go upstairs lay down on my bed w my 3 yr old and we relax and both fall asleep ..its nice bc it gives my son (1yr old) time w his dad ..and i can rest!! anyway this has been and still is a journey but i can say its TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!

Updated on 10 Sep 2011:
day 24 and i have a funny story for you ladies...my fiance was wonderful during recovery but doesnt really ask to see my tummy or boobs..so yesterday i took binder off and he wouldnt look!!! lmao i asked him why he wont look at me and he just said whatever and kinda brushed me off then about an hour later saying " i care about your surgery i just loved you so much the way you were...and i liked your belly "chub" ..i thought that was really cute! i think he is just scared i might change or something and i totally wont!! on another note i wanted to talk about the emotional rollercoaster after my surgery.....


i have mild depression and anxiety to begin with but let me tell you ..the first 2 weeks i felt like i was going crazy and falling into a deep depression..i cried over every little thing anyone said to me!! it was kinda like i was when i was preggs....super sensitive and emotional....now that im 24 days post op i am still sensitive but not nearly as bad as i was...my mother even asked me if i was taking my meds..i only take celexa for the depression ! i was very moody to say the least..so anyone who is dealing with this ! your not alone!! its actually very common...tummy tuck is major surgery and very traumatic not only on our bodies but our minds! but i can say it does get better! so dont worry! anyway hope all my fellow ladies are doing great!! im going to wait a week to post new pics...im sure everyone is getting tired of seeing all the pics!! lol ...plus i look pretty much the same so hopefully in a week the tummy will be even better!!

Updated on 13 Sep 2011:
hi lovely ladies..well im about 26 days post op and things are ok...i am allitle more swollen below my belly button which sucks but i have been doing alot more...friends and family are tired of helping me..and i kinda dont blame them..so ive been almost lifting my big boy who is about 25 pounds..i try to use my arms but im sure its straining my tummy in some way! but anyway other then that im great kinda just wish this was over already...meaning binder and swelling....although im completely attached to my binder and actually wear it in the car and take it off right before i have to go in wherever im going ! lol...my boobs are awesome and im thrilled with them..wish i could just fast forward 3 months and be done with it! anyway have to take my 3 yr old to school.have a happy day ladies...

Updated on 14 Sep 2011:
Here at ps office waiting ! As usual ... Love him
But he's always late ! Grrr anyway want to find out when I can wear regular bras, sleep without a bra, and although I love my
Binder want to know when I can go without ! Also
Considered w bb ... Still looks alittle odd .. Kinda like a slit but o
Know I'm
The most swollen there due to the release that he did 2 days post op. Ugh I've been waiting forever so annoying ... Will update later .. Btw I'm
Almost 1 month post op.. Will be on 17th woohoo

Updated on 15 Sep 2011:
Hi ladies...well my ps said everything is looking fabulous....I can wear regular bras now! im so glad bc this ugly bra sticks out of of everything i wear!! and the nurse suggested i buy a "real " spanx...the one i got from target isnt cutting it...so ill be off to the store today to buy one ...ugh more money ....I asked how long i have to wear binder or spanx and they werent really clear..they said ehh a couple more weeks...so i guess ill listen to my body which says BINDER BINDER lol...I am alittle pissed at myself bc i gained 3 pounds ...i know it sound small but im small so ill be watching watch i eat now...ugh baby boy awake..gotta run xoxoxox

Updated on 15 Sep 2011:
Please help me out with body shaper/spanx...i went and tried the real spanx on and its def not even close to enough compression!!! so i didnt buy it...and it was 60 something dollars..any advice would be soooo grateful on what i should get...dont mind spending the money as long as its tight enough and i can wear it! im 5'4 and 126lbs....im thinking a size small in whatever i get but not sure ..want to be sure i get the right size if i order online..thanks ladies!

Updated on 17 Sep 2011:
wanted to thank everyone for all your advice on garments....what a pain in the *ss this all is!! I am still very happy i did this but its still morning..ask my tonight at 900 when im a swollen ball ....lol .. no honestly no regrets...happy i did it and happy to have found such a support system on this forum! love you gals!! will take some pics and upload today! ]\

Updated on 20 Sep 2011:
Im almost 5 weeks post op and have been able to hold and carry my baby boy again!!! im so happy....hes 18 months and 25 pounds...i dont carry him for long but at least i know i can! my binder is so big ! i wear flexees but still feel more comfortable with the big old white binder! all in all still very happy with everything!

Updated on 23 Sep 2011:
ok so i decided that this is the best alternative to the original binder that i LOVE so much!! you can get it at macys or any maternity store and its cheap!! 24 bucks....


http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=914950113&MasterCategory_Id=MC32

I got a size small i am 5'4 and 126..ok 128 i lied...lol....so far so good...and its not as bulky as original binder...i wasted so much money on compression garments its totally ridiculous....and after all that i end up loving this one that is not even for tummy tucks....;)

Updated on 26 Sep 2011:
so i have this pouch thing next to my belly button...its hard and numb and i just hope its just swelling...i know its not fluid..do you ladies think this is normal? i feel like it should be flat already..ughhhhh

Updated on 27 Sep 2011:
ok so im 41 days post op and i am back to my old routing..picking up 18 month old...cleaning...everything back to normal but the stupid swelling..cant wait for that to stop! i am wearing a couple different binders, i wear the target version of spanx while out..then layer it with post maternity belt and go between that one and original binder that i love...although its seen better days!! i gained 4 pounds since surgery which is pissing me off...i have been eating pasta and sweets so its totally my fault..so im going to stop the carbs and the sugar ! silly to be unhappy with my weight after all this! I feel like i should stop wearing my big binder so much...what do you gals think? i get nauseaus when ive had it off for around 15 minutes...anyway besides everything im still damn happy bc my tummy is flat! woooo hoooo

Updated on 1 Oct 2011:
Had my surgery aug 17 and most of the swell hell is over...i still have swelling around belly button and left side of lower abdomen which is still numb also but at night i really dont see much of a difference and the bloating type of swelling seems to be over! wooo hoo...also im so impressed with my scar..it looks as if he GLUED me together not stitched ! i almost dont understand why its not raised at all..is he a magician!!! lol...anyway all and all im a happy girl...oh and theres 2 new pics and a close up of scar ;)

Updated on 2 Oct 2011:
hey just wandering when i can put my belly ring in? i obviously didnt get a new bb and still have the scar from where the ring was and now that tummy is nice and flat id like to put it back in!! its only been 10 years since i could wear it! thanks ladies oh and the massaging has helped so much with my little bulge next to bb! thanks for all your great tips!

Updated on 5 Oct 2011:
so im almost two months post op and feeling good...still wearing binder a lot but I do take it off for an hour here and there during day...stomach is good except for one small spot next to bb ..im hoping its swelling bc its still hard and numb. does that sound like swelling to you ladies??? i sure hope bc other side is perfectly flat...i posted some pics of me in my clothes...yes sweats bc thats pretty much all i wear! feels good to not look preggs in the tight shirts!! one thing that is bothering me is that i have this horrible fear that my boob implant will rupture again!! it ruptured after having them for almost 12 years!! and im so paranoid now! anyway baby is awake!@!! gtg

Updated on 9 Oct 2011:
ok so im around 7 weeks post op and i still have small hard lump next to bb..ive been massaging it and it def gets smaller by morning its almost gone but i do hate it! you cant see it through clothes but damn it i didnt pay 18,000 just to look better in clothes i wanna wear a bikini next summer so im praying its swelling ..that spot was always the worst for me...even in the beginning when i had complications due to the MAJOR ass swelling..anyway went to my daughters cheerleading game and wore jeans for the first time and it felt awesome!!! not pouch hanging over....although im 5 pounds over what id like to be im still happy..my fiance swears he sees no difference but id like to be 125 and im 130...guess it could be worse...im still very happy and if my little bump isnt gone ill discuss it with my ps when i see him at end of november.... question though How long do we have to wear some kind of binder , shapewear??? i never got a straight answer from my ps....please let me know!! thanks you ladies are wonderful i look forward to reading updates everyday!

Updated on 13 Oct 2011:
ok so here i go ..warning i am pretty negative right now...soooo there is a spot next to my bb that is hard and i have been massaging it but i dont see it gettting any smaller..its getting softer but not smaller therefore that side has slight muffin top and other side of belly nice and flat...please tell me im still swollen bc if this is how its going to stay im going to be pissed...i have known my ps since i was a little girl...so i wont hesitate to discuss this with him but i dont go back till nov 25 ! and i want to believe its just swelling..ill be 8 weeks the 17th....anyone go through this!?? since the spot is still hard im thinking its swelling..if you look at my pics at 2 weeks post op it wasnt there! granted my tummy is still SOOOO much better then before i wanted it to be as perfect as it could be and its just not up to what i think it should be! im wandering should i call my ps and go in to see him sooner? or just wait it out? ugh advice would be so appreciated im going to try and take a pic of the side im talking about with my new iphone ! it has the camera in front so i could take it myself...i think ..thanks ladies.

Updated on 13 Oct 2011:
btw sorry pics are upside down if you click on the arrow thing it will make it correct way !!

Updated on 15 Oct 2011:
ok well all the massaging and waiting is finally paying off..i woke up this am ...didnt look at tummy right away like i usually do...i had my coffee and then decided to take a look and wow! hard bump has gone down and my bb is almost completely normal again! still alittle bit of a slit at bottom but that part is still swollen . my ps was right ! i thought for sure i would need something done to bb...but dont think so... and i sware my tummy looks like it did pre babies! i look at it and pics of when i was 21 and almost the same..i think ill post a pic of before babies to show you gals the similarity/differences!!! so im happy today...who knows what tomorrow will bring!! lol

Updated on 17 Oct 2011:
Last night i slept with no BINDER woo hoo..and guess what woke up with a flat tummy...tried to go out today without it and im def not ready for that but at least i am now able to sleep without it! im really hoping the swelling goes away soon ...does anyone know when the swelling will go away?? 3 months ? 6 months? also when i wake up i have no dog ears but by end of the day i DO...wth! i hope its just swelling if not my ps better fix that!! and i still have the lump next to the bb..ugh i know i cant achieve perfection just hope it all smooths out eventually...other then that im still thrilled i did it..i wore jeans again and i love not having the bulge!! love love love it!

Updated on 18 Oct 2011:
well im going without a binder and any spanx and my body seems to be adjusting ..im still swelling throughout the day with or without it so i figure why not just toss it and be more comfortable . I am so very sick of spandex and spanx and stuff i could scream.... i called my ps yesterday to find out if it was ok that i not wear anything and didnt get a call back but from all the info on here i dont really need them to answer me anyway! this site and you ladies have been lifesavers through this entire journey before and after the surgery...thanks for all your opinions and advice!

Updated on 24 Oct 2011:
hello ladies well im 9 weeks post op and feeling kinda pissed off..lol..i still have a bulge on the one side of my belly , right above the incision...i pray that its swelling but i dont think it is...ugh...i have appointment w ps in november but not sure i wanna wait till then ...i am not a patient person but i have been massaging the spot and its still there in the morning...i certainly didnt go through all this to have a bulge...im hoping its something he can fix in his office..he does have a operating room in there and i just hope he is willing to fix it....i believe he will as i have known his almost my entire life...just wish i knew..i think im going to call the dr office now and speak to a nurse.ill update you all

Updated on 24 Oct 2011:
well i called the office and good thing i called bc i have app tomorrow at 11 and i had to idea..thought it was nov 25 but nope its oct 25..lol..so good think i called to complain! so ill see my dr tomorrow ask him about this ugly bulge...and i will let you all know what he says...

Updated on 26 Oct 2011:
Hi ladies ! ok so i saw my ps yesterday ....first off the bulge is swelling...im going for edomology(spelling) ..its to smooth everything and bring swelling down..i have two free sessions..so that will help with the bulge..other then that...i talked to him about how the bb is still looking alittle of center and weird..well thats from the extreme swelling i had day after surgery when i overdid it and went up and down stairs. So long story short ..hes having me come back in 10 weeks when all swelling is gone and he is fixing it! its going to be done in the office ...he will just numb the belly up and make a small cut along original incision and put the skin where its supposed to be! his words were " i will not leave you not looking perfect" lol.this is why i love him to death...he also snipped off an ugly mole i had under my eye...it used to be small and pretty but got bigger throughout the years...he didnt charge me for anything..and also gave me new gel strips for scars..he is really generous...so i feel so much better knowing the off centerness ( another word i made up lol) will be fixed...sigh....

Updated on 5 Nov 2011:
well i had my surgery aug 17...so im almost 3 months post op and i im feeling kinda disappointed...dont get me wrong my tummy is ALOT better but i still have a bulge on one side above my incision...yes everyone keeps saying its probably swelling but i dont know...i had the endomology done once and go back again thurs so hoping that will actually help....and dr said he will fix it in jan if its still there but god i dont want to be cut again....im terrified bc of what happened two days post op when he had to go in and release my bb...that was the worst pain ive ever experienced...but im hoping it wont be close to as bad since my body will be healed from the muscle tightening....but then i will have to recover again and worry again about the scar, infection, blah blah...i do look alot better in clothes...and i am happy about that. I just figured since i started out with just skin that i wouldnt need revision but i do and i guess i just have to put my big girl panties on and deal with it...anyway i posted a new pic ...looks pretty much the same to me at least since about 8 weeks post op. hope im just having a "poor me" day.....

Updated on 7 Nov 2011:
all my pics got deleted..hmmm not sure how! ill repost them...

Updated on 7 Nov 2011:
oh and i gained 5 pounds since surgery! im done with the junk food!! today im starting my diet...silly to be unhappy with my weight after putting myself through all this!!! im officially putting down the cookies!

Updated on 15 Nov 2011:
Well the 17th I will be exactly 3 months post op. what can I say . I'm happy I did it but still not thrilled. I still have small bulge on one side above incision but dr says it could still be swelling . And if it's not he's cutting it off . Or whatever he decides to do as
Long as its fixed I'm
Down! I tried on a cute little satin shirt I used to wear before my last two babies and damn I looked hot!! My
11 yr old wouldn't let me wear it to her cheerleading banquet but probably better off bc the moms
All hate me already lol!! I look 100% better in clothes and I'd say 95 % better w out them. The bb still off center and still have some lumps and bumps. All in all I don't regret or and would do it again and looks like I will be having revision in January which is fine w me. I've always been difficult ! Doesn't surprise me that I'll need alittle fix up here and there! Also I want to lose 5 lbs . I'm 130 and just want to be 125 damn it! People think ok
Crazy , my husband says I look the same but damn it I don't! So I started playing just dance 3 on wii for 30 min a day ! Now if I could just put down the chocolates ! So far so good today! Anyway you ladies are awesome!!

Updated on 18 Nov 2011:
Ok so I normally don't exercise ... I could use every excuse in
The book ( busy w babies blah blah) its just not my
Thing but bc I've gained
5 lbs and haven't gotten it off w just
Diet I decided to try it! Well been doing just dance for past 4
Days and thought I swelled uP bc of Soy
Sauce I used to make healthy letucce
Wraps but that was 2 days ago and today I woke up like a balloon again! Sooooo I think it's the dancing!!! I'm
Going to take break today from it
And see how I am tomorrow . What are your thoughts ladies????

Updated on 23 Nov 2011:
3 months plus a couple days..doing great...that is since i stopped stuffing my face with cookies and crap!! i was up around 6 pounds since surgery and i sware i looked it! my tummy was swollen and just gross...so i started on a strict and i mean strick diet as of monday and ive lost 3 pounds....i only want to lose maybe another 3 but i sware my stomach looks completely different! you can see my abs...and its flat again....i guess from eating crap it made me swell up as well as gain some weight! well im back on track and feeling great...im eating an extremely low calorie diet...no carbs whatsoever..and plan on staying on this till i get to my goal weight which is 125...im 130. on the dot and was 133 on monday !! tomorrow will be a challenge to say the least but im not cooking which is a good thing ..i only really enjoy my thanksgiving cooking or my moms and im going to inlaws so shouldnt be to hard to watch what i eat!! anyway still glad i did it and will post pics tomorrow morning bc i am alittle bloated now from my morning coffee!!

Updated on 26 Nov 2011:
hi beautiful ladies....well it seems as though the swelling has subsided by ALOT....and my issues with the belly button being off center seem to be fixing themselves...my ps said that i did heal alittle off center due to extreme swelling...( my fault bc of doing stairs one day post op) anyway he said he''d fix it in january but it looks like its almost centered now that swelling has come down alot...I THINK... unless im just getting used to it being off centered...lol so that is where i need some honest opinions...... id hate to get cut again if its not needed...what do you ladies think?? i posted new pics from this AM....there is still a small bulge that you cant really see in pics...and if thats not gone im def having him fix that but i feel like the bb will be alot more work...dont see how he cant move it without detaching my skin again...so anyway please let me know what you think! my fiance could care less...i havent even asked him about it bc i dont think he would even care....(ISSUES) hate men...anyway thanks so much!

Updated on 26 Nov 2011:
oh also wanted to add im now 128...i lost the 5 pounds i gained..by strict and i mean STRICT dieting and doing wii dance everyday for about an hour or more depending how long my 3 yr old wants to dance with me!! lol so much fun bc i hate working out but i LOVE dancing..i would like to be 125 so i have room to cheat here and there bc i do love my CHOCOLATE....so i will continue this diet until i get down to that..by the way i did it by eating around 600 calories a day ( VERY HARD) but i used this app called my fitness pal..and it counts everything ...also drank tons of water..and i did eat on thanksgiving ..just didnt stuff myself...and after losing those 5 pounds i saw a huge difference in tummy ...i can actually see muscles in tummy now. oh and i didnt eat any carbs..expect kashi cereal in morning which is like eating bird food..lol but it did the job and filled me up ..ok wow im rambling ..too much coffee..sorry girls...

Updated on 13 Dec 2011:
hi ladies ! i havent updated in a while so i figured why not now! well im going to be 4 months post op on the 17th of this month... i have some good and bad things i have to say! so ill start with the bad...lol.... still swelling at night..not as bad but its very unpredictable...I find if i dont eat extremely WELL..and i mean not a dash of salt or a carb! that i will swell alot less..but if i eat normal ( nothing bad) just small amount of carbs...i swell! even if i eat multigrain crackers with some hummus the salt on cracker makes me bloat up! also swelling when i do swell my incision area below the side that has the bulge, hurts! also bb has improved alot but still off and really makes me mad bc ps said its from me walking up and down steps ( first day post op) which caused major swelling..in my opinion i think i just swelled bc of the actual surgery...i did go up and down steps a couple times but i literally was like a snail...well anyway either way my bb is off center! he says hell fix it ...well thats all good but i would love to know how he will fix it without detaching my skin completely and all???? i dont want to go through all that ! so i have a lot of questions for him...also the bulge...he says hell fix it too..that seems like its alittle easier to do..prob just cut along incision pull down alittle cut off alittle and stitch up...but the bb scares the CRAP out of me...ok so the swelling and bloating sucks..i would think after 4 months i could eat normal but nope i cant! im also 130 and would really like to be 123-125 but thats all my fault bc i do love my sweets! ok so for the good stuff...i look 100% better in clothes...my waist is smaller then its ever been in my entire life thanks to the lipo sculpting! also my new boobs are amazing!! and since working out my booty has plumpted up! acccording to my fiance...i think it looks bigger bc my waist is smaller...well either way loving it! so when im wearing my clothes youd never know i had the bulge or the bb issue...but i didnt pay 18,000 to just look good in clothes damn it! i wanna wear a bikini again...so i go back on jan 3 to see my ps..I have known my ps since i was around 5 yrs old...so he should fix my problems for no additional charge..bc i have no money left! lol....so i guess we will see what happens when i see him again! i will take some pics tomorrow morning..not much has changed i pretty much look the same...oh and i tried doing crunches and freaked me out!! im going to stay away from stomach exercises for awhile!

Updated on 13 Dec 2011:
sorry pics are upside down..lol..just click on the arrow thingy and you can make them right side up..those were taken a month ago..i will take more pics of how it looks now but pretty much the same...sad to say.

Updated on 14 Dec 2011:
Ok So in a real effort to lose these 5 lbs I
Started the lemonade diet aka master
Cleanse. I started this a.m.
And will do it until the weight is gone! No way I'll do it 10 days. Hoping I can stick to it! I'm an all or nothing type so thats why I'm
Trying it. The lemonade sucks only bc I put too much cayenne . I'll water it down a bit . Anyone do this diet? A lot people say
Oh I'm
Doing it to cleanse myself and be healthier . Well I'm doing it to lose weight and I won't lie about that ! Lol
Anyway any input would help. Thanks girls

Updated on 15 Dec 2011:
thought id update to say i am NOT doing the lemonade diet...i felt so sick by 5 pm..i was completely out of it and had a horrible headache..i was also so short with my two little ones..i felt so bad ! so i am just going to bite the bullet and keep up the low( almost NO) carb diet..it works for me but i lose control sometimes at night and eat cookies...lol..its horrible bc im so damn good all day and i exercise...i feel like i look fine at the weight im at but the scale bothers me and ive always been around 124 and now that im 131 i feel like i might just think i look ok bc im used to it..lol..i sound crazy i know...so anyway no starving for me ...just going to eat small portions and no carbs ( fun fun) ill keep you updated in a week to see if i lost the extra couple pounds.

Updated on 16 Dec 2011:
just some new pics i took this morning

Updated on 30 Dec 2011:
HI ladies..happy new year to everyone! i posted some pics in clothes..i have to say in clothes im 100% happy..but still not so happy w tummy w out clothes on! ugh..so i go see my ps on tues to find out about fixing the bulge and possibly the bb issue..it being a bit off centered..im not sure what he plans on doing but i will find out soon enough..also update on my weight ive decided im not going to kill myself over 5 pounds.. i was always 124-126 and now im 130...i literally have to eat nothing to stay at 124 and thats with exercising so im saying screw it...my tummy is flat and maybe im just not meant to be 125 anymore...i am ok with being 130...at least right now..that may change closer to bikini season!! anyway ill update on tues after app!

Updated on 3 Jan 2012:
Ok so I saw my ps today and he's going to fix bb and the bulge! He isn't charging me anything but I may have to pay for an hour of OR which is 500 and def doable! We are trying to get insurance
To pay but if they don't I will ! Not too bad bc he is also adding some lipo to where the bulge is ! Free
Of charge! And he said its easy
To fix bb just has to make small cut and move it over
And stitch it where it
Should be! He said he wants me "centerfold" perfect! Gots
Love him! It will
Be done under local which is fine! I hope ! So anyway I'm
Very relieved that my
Convenes and issues will be fixed' this truly shows that my
Ps
Cares about his "work" bc he's not making a cent for t and
Adding some
Lipo! Yipeeee! So I'll prob update after the revision! Oh he also injected my booby scars with something to smooth out scars!

Updated on 4 Jan 2012:
i figured id explain what happend with my belly button. ( didnt get new bb ..he kept my old one bc it was high to begin with) anyway basically what happens with that is they stitch your bb where it should be during tummy tuck..well due to my excessive swelling i must of popped the stick which pushed my bb a bit of center so during revision hell be stitching it where it should be...sounds easy..hope it is! that is why i stress to everyone to seriously take it super easy first week! like i mentioned before i went up and down steps 1 day post op way to many times..i wasnt in pain bc i still had the pain medicine in me from surgery! i had no idea that i would damage my results...so anyway please ladies who are just out of surgery or soon to be use my situation as an example of what not to do!! anyway it will be fixed so im happy ..yippeee . just hope i dont feel it since ill be under local...does anyone know if ill be sedated '???? i know hes going to numb my tummy but i cant see myself wide awake and not having a huge anxiety attack laying on the table!!! anyone who know knows anything about local please fill me in! thanks.

Updated on 12 Jan 2012:
hello lovely ladies...just wanted to post some pics of my "problem" areas that will be getting fixed in feb...its hard to see in pics but there is a small bulge on upper abs...as well as my bulge above one side of incision and of course my wacked off center bb..ugh ..well at least its all getting fixed..but i am sooooo scared im going to pop the stitch again and its going to be off center again..so i will do my best ( very hard ) to sit still for a week...of course ill update after revision and tell you all how it goes!

Updated on 12 Jan 2012:
wanted to just say thank you to all the women on here! old and new ! i really feel like ive established connections and friendships on this wonderful site..i truly am grateful for everyone and will continue to do my best to offer my advice and do whatever i can to help my fellow tummy tuckers! and most of all be there as a support for my girls!! you gals have got me through this ...although i dont talk about my private issues i have to say being able to vent and just discuss whats going on in my life has been a lifesaver for me! so thank you ! xoxoxoxoxoxoxox sorry feeling alittle mushy today..lol must be the xanax (KIDDING) well not really...lol

Updated on 12 Jan 2012:
added pic of my silly 3 yr old...

Updated on 14 Jan 2012:
Ok now I'm
Scared of revision bc he's doing lipo on my
Bulge! All this talk of lipo has
To happen now!!!(lol) oh well ! Just
Thought its funny ! He said he did lipo of my waist during first surgery but I didn't bruise at all! What's that about ? I'm
Not usually a bruiser but I figured alittle ! Maybe he feels bad and he lied about initially doing lipo so now he's
Doing it
For free?? Lol ok wow I just went off
On a tangent lol! Any hoo have a great day ladies

Updated on 16 Jan 2012:
well my insurance isnt covering the hospital room grrrrr....848 out of pocket...my mother is paying for most of it thank god but damn it! i cant believe after paying so much already i have to pay more...my dr is waiving his fee but i still have to pay for the damn room for an hour...he better do alittle more then a tiny bit of lipo for that much!! he better suck as much as he can out in that amount of time!!! lol...ugh my mother is less than thrilled to be shelling out more money for me but she is doing it thank god! i am her only child and she doesnt want me walking around with a off center wierd bb....so the revision is monday feb 6 ...it will be done under local. hope this is the last of everything having to do with my damn tummy!

Updated on 16 Jan 2012:
added a pic of my baby and I...pre tt...

Updated on 17 Jan 2012:
ok ladies so im determined to drop these pounds before my revision..so far so good..i was 135 monday and i was 133 this morning..i ate two apples, a salad with chicken, and lots and lots of water! oh and my coffee with real sugar..which I NEED to survive the day...i know its prob not so good to eat such a small amount of calories but its the only way my body sheds the pounds and remind you its my last 5! well actually around 7 now bc my ideal weight is 125 but ill be happy with anything under 130! oh and i also did about 20 min of cardio .... so anyway ill keep you all updated !

Updated on 18 Jan 2012:
quick questions ladies do you know if and how to send a private msg with a pic? wanna send my boobies to help one of our lady friends to help her figure out what size to get! thanks oh and im down to 131...yipppeee i just want to be in 120's and ill be soooo happy!

Updated on 19 Jan 2012:
So my baby boy has surgery tomorrow to fix his circumcision , and he has to be put under so I'm a nervous wreck ! He's 1.5 and the sweetest thing in the world! Other then that I'm scheduled for revision feb 6 hooray but past two days I've been feelin some pain on upper abs! I think the numbness is going away and I'm starting to feel again! And it's not really pain just sore like I did sit ups . I'm 5 months post op . Anyone else
Go thought this? Just strange feeling ! Anyway ladies please say a prayer for my little
Man for tomorrow . I felt like I had to share this with you ladies bc you have become a major support system for me
In my life!

Updated on 20 Jan 2012:
My baby boy did great w his circumscicion revision today ! Thank you all for the prayers! Momma is next in line for "revision"! He woke up from
Anesthesia kicking and screaming but after alittle morphine he was fine and he woke up his sweet happy self.

Updated on 23 Jan 2012:
hi ladies ..well i got my packet from ps for revision surgery...and they gave me a script for valium...thank god bc i know im going to be a lunatic the morning of since its being done under local...and it says scar revision, bb placement repair, and spot lipo....i hope this all turns out ok....sometimes i feel sad when i look at my tummy ..i know its so much better but i feel like it should look alot better then it does..i think im just in a crabby mood bc im sick...but anyway hopefully this does the trick! also i really hope i dont have to wear the damn binder for long this time...it says 4 weeks...i hope that isnt the case...well whatever it takes it takes and i have to follow his directions bc i didnt and thats why my bb is off center...kinda glad it happend though bc i dont know if hed be so eager to do the extra lipo on the bulge so i guess everything happens for a reason ...

Updated on 26 Jan 2012:
hi ladies well i got for my revision soon and the dr gave me script for valium to be taken right before surgery..as its being done under local..just wandering what the valium does and if it really does work??? i have severe anxiety attacks and take xanax daily. which youd never know bc im so high strung even with it! so just wandering how it makes you feel and if its going to be enough to keep my nerves somewhat under control..thanks!

Updated on 30 Jan 2012:
im seriously freaking out thinking about the fact my dr is moving my bb while im awake....i am not really even afraid of the small amount of lipo just the bb part bc of what i went through 2 days post op ( he went into my incision and released bb in office) worst pain ive ever felt in my life,,i was whimpering not even crying it was hurrendous(spelling)....so ill be taking valium and a pain killer before and of course he says ill be numb but im still so freaking scared so im asking if anyone has had revision done awake and will i really be numb where i cant feel anything...i go feb 6.

Updated on 4 Feb 2012:
Going in Monday for revision which is being done under local and I'm sick to my stomach I'm so nervous! Wish me luck and pray that I come out w a centered , normal belly button. Wahhhh

Updated on 6 Feb 2012:
I made it and it sucked ! Hurt like a [RS bleep]! The needles was the worst and the lipo! Didn't even feel bb! And he said he was doing spot lipo but he did my entire stomach ! And my bb is centered and to
Top it
Off he cut my ugly bb ring
Scar
Off! He let me see tummy and no lumps or bumps anymore ! Completely flat! Will take pics as soon as I can! But it did hurt! My hands were clenched the entire time! More of anticipating pain but I didn't cry I just kept thinking about my final results! So I'll update later . Right now numb. And waiting to go home. No pain yet .

Updated on 6 Feb 2012:
pics kinda suck but i tried ! lol im laying down in them and pain is kickin in now

Updated on 7 Feb 2012:
Last two pics are night i
Got home after revision!

Updated on 7 Feb 2012:
Ok now that I have some time I'll tell ya all what happend! They gave
Me Valium which did nothing ! Then ps proceeded to I inject Tummy w local which Hurt like a biatch! The needles were soooo long! Once he started he made "tunnels " using his hand which didn't hurt a bit! Then came the lipo machine and excuse my language but holy [RS bleep] did it hurt! Every time he would go up towards my boobs I felt it and when he went towards sides ! It wasn't fun! I didn't even feel bb repair just alot of pressure . It was tough and I wouldn't recommend anyone get lipo done under local. I was really tough and didn't cry .. He kept asking if I needed a break and I said noo just do it! And my tummy looks perfect ! So it was worth it but it sucked ! And I'm so glad it's over! I am bruised and pain is nothing compared to tummy tuck. Just really sore! I go for post op tomorrow and will take more pics then .

Updated on 8 Feb 2012:
Went for follow up and everything looks awesome! I have foam in binder do hard to take on and off so can't take any new pics yet :( but tummy looks fantastic! I'm beyond thrilled . Just took mom bc constipation kicking in .pain is totally manageable w pain killers . On pain scale the tt was a 10 this is like a 3 ! Piece of cake!

Updated on 10 Feb 2012:
So Im 4 days post op revision and I feel awesome ! Almost too good! Only problem is I haven't pooped! I have taken MOM , smooth move tea and miralax and nothing! It rumbles here and there but nothing yet ! I hope it comes soon bc Im starting to feel bloated . I am bruised alittle but nothing bad and my bb is looking lovely! I'll take pics in a bit and post but I'm swollen so not looking too fabulous as of it! I'm so happy I did revision even though it hurt like a [RS bleep]!

Updated on 10 Feb 2012:
i also wanted to add the i finally found out how many cc i have in my boobs...i have 530 ( not sure why the extra 30) and they are high profile under the muscle..also wanted to add the once again im having allergic reaction to damn tape..so i washed is off but its still red and i have a rash...ugh so im taking benadryl and trying not to scratch...

Updated on 11 Feb 2012:
ok so i feel so great..cant believe it...im still milking it with the hubby though( lol) its nice to relax since i do EVERYTHING around here..besides this annoying rash everything is great....i took a shower and feel so much better...using cortizone cream and helps alittle with the itching....also i added pic of scar and front view of tummy first night home...im not taking any new pics bc i look like a swollen balloon. cant wait to see how its going to look in acouple weeks...even though the procedure was pretty torturous im still happy i did it! hope all you ladies are good!

Updated on 14 Feb 2012:
ugh so i had a feeling with all this resting i have been doing id gain some weight but when i got on the scale i almost fainted! i went from 133 to 138! wtf is that....i have been eating so well!! i hope its just swelling//??? is that possible? i didnt go under so i know its not from iv fluids..i mean really who gets lipo and gains weight .grrrr so im now doing my no carbs and im hoping to lose the extra weight..and not to mention i wanted to be in the 120's .id be happy even at 129...so once again im on a diet...a strict one..im drinking my protein atkins shakes and going to up my protein and no more carbs...on a better note my tummy is looking pretty darn good..all the lumps and bulges are gone! and i want to post pics but this ugly rash is just hideous and im embarresed so once it clears up a bit ill add pics...its already clearing up bc dr gave me the predisone. pills..steriod stuff and it works wonders...i cant take you how happy i am that i did the revision! so anyone hesitating ..dont do it...but if your doing it under local expect some pain...it sucked bigtime.. but still would do it again in heartbeat..and my bb is looking fantastic nice and centered and cute! i promise ill post pics when the rash subsides...

Updated on 15 Feb 2012:
so i thought id update that im sooooo sick of this binder thing and its only been a week since revision...i really dont see myself wearing this another 4 weeks..im going to call of office and find out if i can switch to spanx...god lknows i have enough from first surgery...its funny bc i was addicted to binder after tt now i hate it..lol

Updated on 17 Feb 2012:
So I'm really confused about this weight gain! I have been super good past week and I lose weight fast so please tell me why my scale is saying 137 when I was 133 before revision??? It was
Done under local so no IV therefore
No fluids! Could it be swelling / water weight still?? I had it done feb 6! I dont feel or look any bigger but the scale sure does say different ! On a side note tummy looks great will take pics once I get my pain in the but baby boy down for nap! Ugh I can't believe I'm 137! I ate half a pita w grilled chicken yesterday and a yogurt ! Just doesn't make sense ! I can usually lose 5 pounds in 3 days! Any ideas ?

Updated on 17 Feb 2012:
added a pic..didnt add front view bc the rash still looks nasty even though its healing ...but no lumps or bulges and where my lump was the scar was red and thick and thats completely gone! i guess from the pulling of the fat where it was bulging it made scar red ..so im so happy that is gone too! yay

Updated on 17 Feb 2012:
ok i said f it and added front view..try and look beyond the skin discoloration..its happend when i had tt bc im highly allergic to tape and it completely cleared up so im not worried...look my bb is centered and normal!! i figured why should i be embarressed with you ladies after all the stuff weve seen w eachother!! let me all know what you think!

Updated on 20 Feb 2012:
HI ladies thought id update..had my two week follow up and got stitches out and got the ok to just wear spanx...i asked nurse about the weight gain and she said it was swellling so you ladies were right! other then that it was uneventful! i see my ps on march 7 ..bb looks good everything looks great just hope it stays looking great...i found once swelling went down after my first surgery i began to see lumps and bulges but ps says he sucked out every lump and bulge during revision and before i got revision when i bent over my tummy sagged alittle now it doesnt at all so thats really thrilling!! anyway ill update more pics soon

Updated on 24 Feb 2012:
ok ladies im 2.5 weeks post op revision and sooo happy...i dont even feel like i had anything done ! my bb is centered and great except this small little piece of skin that im sure my ps can fix with a stitch..kinda stick out but its like the size of a rice grain...tummy is flat im thrilled ..i say to anyone who is thinking they need revision GO FOR IT....i am so damn happy i could scream...now i KNOW i can wear a bikini..after the tt i was still iffy anyway added pics..happy healing to my lovely friends!

Updated on 24 Feb 2012:
ohhhh and the 5 pounds are gone...thank god but i still need to lose another 5 ...just want to be in 120's even if its 129 ill be happy.

Updated on 28 Feb 2012:
Just wanted to update after revision. Ps says I still have to wear some type of garment and I hate it! W tt I loved my binder now I really don't feel like I need it with just the lipo but I'm being a good girl and wearing the fake spanx tank top which smooches my boobs and rides up my back ! You should see me out ! Constantly pulling down the damn tank. Also tummy is sooo flat but my bb has this little like crease of extra skin ! I it wasn't there it would be perfect ... So I goes see my ps Tuesday and I'm hoping he can just stitch it or Somethjng ! I feel bad asking bc he did the extra lipo for nothing but it's weird looking and I'm wearing a damn bikini this summer so I will def ask honk to fix it. I'll post a pic of it. Other then that I'm beyond happy with tummy! It's so flat and I don't know why but my scar is almost non existent since the revision! I think the bulge above the incision was making it red from pulling! I'll post pics of scar too. Just as soon as I get a minute to myself ! These kids are driving me nuts today !

Updated on 29 Feb 2012:
i added the pics of the weird belly button thing i was talking about...i can say that my tummy is totally flat..im even sticking my tummy out in the last pic and its still flat..so on a positive note im thrilled with that..just not sure about the bb and hoping it can be fixed easily in his office..i see him tues.

Updated on 3 Mar 2012:
ok so i love the tummy is perfect and flat and i love the belly button now that its centered but theres a weird crease of skin i guess on upper part of bb ..i added a close up of it..i go see ps tues and i think it needs to be stitched or something ! its so minimal but its bugging the hell out of me and my fiance doesnt seem to help ..he said it looks like a nipple!! i wanted to punch him in the face!! lol be honest girls tell me what i should do, say , blah blah

Updated on 6 Mar 2012:
Ok ladies so I sAw my ps and he thinks the crease is swelling and gAve me some injection . I see him in a month and if it's still odd looking hell fix it then in the office . Also gave me a script for where I had allergic reaction to tape. Skin is darker so he gave me a cream to lighten it up a bit. So all in all I'm very happy! He said he wants me [RS bleep] material for memorial day weekend! Oh he also gave me more injections to smooth areola scars which was fine but I really don't care about those scars much ! Not like I'm going topless anytime soon! Lol

Updated on 8 Mar 2012:
ladies so i added a pic of the massager my ps told me to use! it helps with the lumps and the bulges to go away..it def works ..my mom had lipo and had a hard lump and it was gone after using this for about a week..she actually mailed me one from florida to nj bc she knew i wouldnt buy it myself..its about 80 bucks at bed bath and beyond.... its very similar to the lymphatic massages that they do in ps office that are very expensive!! so i started using it today...my tummy is very hard where he did lipo but thank fully this time no lumps or bumps but im using it to bring blood flow back to area...i was cleared to use it at 4 weeks post op ! just thought it may help some of you ladies !

Updated on 15 Mar 2012:
ok ladies so i was 126 day of tummy tuck which was aug 17th....i maintained that weight give or take a couple pounds ...i then went in for revision on feb 6...well i gained like ten pounds since then and i have been dieting and walking and i usually lose weight extremely fast when im dieting ..well i didnt think of it but my shrink (yES I SEE ONE LOL) prescribed me a sleep med (seroquel) around same time of surgery...so i finally looked up side effects and DUH..number one is weight gain..so safe to say i called dr today and asked him for something else....i will not take that one more time!! i dont care if i dont sleep!! lol so hoping after i stop that medication (today)..i lose these 7 pounds..id be happy at 128 but my scale said 137 this morning and for me that is big!! and guess what it went right to my love handles!! at least not my tummy but wtf i had all this surgery to end up with love handles..hell no! ill let you gals know if i lose it since stopping medication...i sware ive been almost in starvation mode! like a salad and piece of chicken ! so cross your fingers for me that stopping the meds work!

Updated on 20 Mar 2012:
well im a month and a half post op revision and very happy!! i have been dieting hard core last week and stopped taking those sleeping pills that made me gain weight..i will find out tomorrow morning how much i lost...just want to be under 130...i can see my love handles have gone down since last week which mean i def lost something!! also been using skin bleaching cream for my tummy and its def lightening up..very strange that i had such a wierd reaction to tape but its ok it will go away bc it happend to my boobs and its completely gone...so i added 2 pics..oh and bb looking way better ..tiny little crease now which he will just stitch if necessary when i see him in april..

Updated on 21 Mar 2012:
i weighed myself and im down to 133....so 4 more pounds and im at my goal weight..but i have to admit this diet sucks....no break or carbs..just veggies and protein...so i was 137 a week ago..im ok with it...i usually lose more faster but its coming off so im going to keep up my diet and hope by sunday or monday i lose at least another 3...we will see!

Updated on 27 Mar 2012:
im almost 2 months post of revision...and i have to say im happy!! my bb crease thing is almost gone...bb is finally looking normal...tummy is nice and flat..ive been using the massager twice a day when i remember and also using the bleaching cream since my wierd skin got dark from allergic reaction to damn tape...i have noticed that sometimes right after i eat my stomach sticks out a bit on the top..i guess thats my actual stomach but goes down after a while....on another hand still trying to get under 130 and im STUCK at 134...pisses me off till no end but whatever...also i feel like i have love handles..not terrible but i see them..i know i can work them off but its annoying...only see them if im wearing super tight jeans...and since all my jeans are a size 26 bc i bought them all when i was around 125lbs...i may have to just buy a new pair...overall im happy ..i posted new pics...happy healing ladies

Updated on 2 Apr 2012:
Well guess what I stopped the meds that I thought made me gain weight and the scale won't budge ! After taking advice from many ladies on here and from others I Beleive I have to bite the bullet do some cardio to shock my system! So today I'm starting ! Moving the elliptical from porch back to living room and going to do 30 min everyday ad see what happens I was 136 this am (ouch) and I will weigh in on Friday (going to kill me to Wait that long but I don't want to discourage myself if I don't lose any first two days .... And I'll continue to diet . Wish me
Luck and thx for everyone's help and advice and listening to my whining !

Updated on 3 Apr 2012:
ok so i am still in the process of working out and dieting i did the eliptical for 30 min yesterday and thought id die...lol...gotta get easier..i hope ,...anyhoo..i added a couple new pics...my boobs are falling out of my bra...have t