This is my second surgery with Dr Shuell, the first time was for another procedure. Both were successful. I just had surgery yesterday so I’m not really sure what my breast look like but I’m amazed at mobility after taking a nap. Dr. Shuell and his nurse were attentive to me the whole time during surgery and even post surgery. I felt a little dizzy and they made sure I had juice and a snack. When I initially started looking for surgeon for my first procedure in 2018, I learned Dr. Shuell is 1 of 4 doctors that are apart of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and OBGYN. He really understands the female body. I recommend whatever doctor you go with you go with someone who is apart of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. They are held to higher ethics.
So today is exactly 6 months since I have had my surgery with Dr. Shuell and I can proudly say that I am 150% satisfied with my results! I waited till this day to write my review because I wanted to give a completly honest review based on the time they say it takes to get final results. I had tumescent liposuction on my abdomen and my chin, and I as well had a Brazilian butt lift. I had been thinking about having it done for many years and after doing extensive research and going to different places for consultations I decided Infini Cosmetics was the best place for me, not only financially but results wise as well! I'm so happy I made the choice to have my surgery with Dr. Shuell. I have zero regrets or complaints! I get sooo many compliments on my body (not trying to be cocky but I look good lol) I'm niy going to lie, at first I was veryyyy nervous about having tumescent lipo since you're awake during the whole process, but it actually wasn't bad at all. I felt no pain, I did feel the pressure of the canula going in and out buy it was not painful, and as for the recovery, it wasn't bad at all either!! It was very uncomfortable noy being able to sleep on my back but other then that I had no problems whatsoever!! I really was up and walking the next day, a bit sore but I was up! Dr. Shuell did an awesome job in everything and I love how he interacts with the patient, before surgery him and his nurse helped me choose a movie to watch during the procedure and was even cracking jokes, I felt very comfortable with them!! I would honestly recommend Infini Cosmetics to anyone that wants to have a change in confidence and wants to have it done with the best out there! I am now a firm believer that more expensive is not better, and I say that because I went to different consultations and some surgeons are so expensive and don't have half of the great results that I got with Dr. Shuell!!
Dr.Shuell is absolutely amazing I went to him with exactly what I wanted and he made me that!!! I am super excited I am on day four of healing and things are going great.I am hoping to go back to work tomorrow it will be day five. We will see what happens I’ve been walking around today at Walmart and so far things are going great
My procedure is actually later today, on the 12th. The system just didn't let me put the same day. Anyway, my story is that I was pretty heavy since my mid-20s. Then about 5 years ago I get serious about my health and lost about 60 pounds. I have been able to keep it off, but there are some stubborn spots. The biggest issue is in my boob area. Lots of fat there I can not get rid of. Also, my waist. I work out a few times a week, and have developed some nice muscles, but they are hidden behind fat. I have been ambivalent to get something like this done, but my girlfriend had the tummy done, and that fat moved to her butt. She is very happy with the results. We visited the office where she had it done, Inifini in Scottsdale, AZ, and they had a contest that I won. So that prompted me to use the winnings to get this done. So the price would be higher for the three areas had I not won the contest. I research practically every purchase I make thoroughly, so I have read a lot on the procedure, and it does not seem to dangerous. One thing that was of extra concern for me is that I am in study for a drug for Ankylosing Spondylitus (AS). The drug I am on is Taltz. It is normally for plaque psoriasis, but I am part of a study for it to get approved for AS. My Rheumatologists felt it would be OK for me to get the procedure done as long as I was off the drug for 2 weeks. The manufacturer suggested 8 weeks, but only got back to me a couple days ago, and I have decided to go ahead with the procedure. From everything I have read, everything should be OK, and I have followed my Rheumatologists' advice. In the pictures you can see I have stretch marks from when I gained weight. Those will not go away, but they are typically less visible than what is seen in these pictures. You can also see my chin, man boobs, and waist. In a way I am excited to get this done, and hope to enjoy the results, but I am a bit nervous of course. I get blood taken and am poked and prodded each month for the drug study I am on, so I am used to it and hopefully that will help. BTW, on a side note, the Taltz does work for my AS. I was on another study for a drug called Simponi. That one worked a little better I think, but Taltz works as well. I will fill you all in on what happens next! Updated on 13 May 2017: The procedure was very strange. It did not hurt as much as I was braced for. But it is weird to feel and now what is happening. It made me tense. The doctor and the staff were great. 24 hours ago I was getting the procedure done. I have mostly been resting since then. No real pain, yet. I just feel funny all wrapped up. I am excited to see the results. I am going to take a shower soon. Updated on 20 May 2017: First, I'll say I am happy with the results. I have been hesitant to get too excited, because there is a long way to go before I will know the full benefits of the procedure, but things are looking good. Chest and Waist You can see in the first picture that there is a significant reduction in my chest and waste. There was a lot of man boob fat to remove. You can also see that the holes are healing well and not very visible, and there is very little bruising left. This is great, because I have a cruise to go on in a couple weeks. I know doctors advise differently regarding follow-up, but here is what I was told. I was told to wear the vest you see in the picture in the day after photo for one week, which I did. I then could move to a compression garment, like a Spanx shirt. I actually found a couple of them on Amazon at like $10 each that work very well. SUPER comfortable. I will need to wear it for a week or so. I actually had to wrap some bandage up near my armpits. There was swelling getting pushed up there in the gap between the vest and my pits. A few days compressing it with the bandage fixed that. My whole torso was very sore, but after a couple days most of that subsided. However, the love handle area and my chest are still very sensitive to the touch. Both areas also felt numb, but that is also slowly subsiding. I was told the numbness could last a few months, though. So these areas are doing great. I am sooooo excited to see what it will look like in a month or so. One of the hard things to deal with, though, is not working out. I am trying to eat well and not gain weight, but I was told to not work out for three weeks after the procedure. However, I was told to take daily walks, which I have. Chin This area is taking longer to enjoy the results, but the fat is gone. I was told to wear the head band for 48 hours straight after the procedure. I actually wore if for 72. I was told then to wear it nightly or as much as possible, when not at work. I have read some people wear it to work and in public, not me. hehe I did not leave the house for the first 72 hours. Of course, you don't really feel like doing that anyway. You really want to rest and take the occasional pain pill. At first the chin was very swollen, but that subsided quickly. However, as you can see, there are some hard lumpy areas left over. I was a little concerned, but did some research and I found a great explanation in the Q and A on Real Self. I'll post it here.. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD wrote: "It’s not uncommon for patients to develop lumps and bumps following liposuction of the neck. During the liposuction procedure a cannula is repeatedly passed through the neck subcutaneous tissue which removes cores of fat and creates a series of tunnels. This process disrupts the neck lymphatics and also causes cellular injury. This predictably causes swelling, scarring, and bleeding which causes the lumps and bumps that are frequently seen following this procedure. The vast majority of lumps and bumps have resolved in 2 to 3 weeks following surgery, but it’s not unusual for them to persist for several months. For this reason, we generally recommend the use of a chin strap and massage following neck liposuction. Massage is easily accomplished by gently rolling your fingers across the area. In some cases, warm compresses can be utilized to facilitate this process. The majority of patients respond to these maneuvers with flattening of the areas of bumpiness. When patients fail to respond to massage, residual fat may be the cause. Under these circumstances, additional liposuction may be necessary. It’s important to be patient and maintain good communication with your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to help manage your lumps and bumps and alleviate your anxiety." At my one week followup with Dr. Schuell, he said this was actually a good sign, but I forgot why. He advised that I wear the head strap as much as possible when I am at home and at night for one more week. He also suggested I take an NSAID, like Alleve, daily to help reduce the inflammation. He also suggested that I put a warm wash cloth in a sandwich bag and hold that against the area for little awhile every night. He was not concerned and says there should not be an issue with the lumps going away. As you can see in the pictures, there is no visible improvement in my chin yet, due to these lumps, and because they are irregular, look weird up close. Needless to say, I am anxious for the lumps to go away, but I trust Dr. Shuell and the post from the doctor I pasted above. I will update you all in a few days to see how the chin goes. Updated on 20 May 2017: I forgot to mention, one great thing about my chin is that there is no mark. Check out the picture. You can not see an incision mark at all! I have seen some pictures where there is a very visible scab or mark, but there is no visible mark on my chin. Yay! Thanks Dr. Shuell! Updated on 19 Aug 2017: I am really happy with everything, but the chin. However, I have not given up hope, and I am not completely disappointed. The chest and waste look and feel great. I do not think the pictures do it justice, but you can see that there is more definition in my muscle structure without the fat. You can also see in the pics my stretch marks. Those are from when I gained a lot of weight in my 20s. I have since lost it and kept it off. What is cool about the procedure is it seems to get better as your skin gets tighter as time goes on. It is great to feel the hard muscle under the skin at my waste instead of fat. Strange, but nice sensation. Very gratifying after workouts. The chin is the area that continues to be of most concern. The fat is gone, but as you can see in the pictures, there is still a lump. It does look better, the picture of my torso gives you a better look at the change in my chin. The bump under my chin in the Pre picture is mostly fat. The fat was removed, but as I noted in my last post, the bump is now hard material the doctor says is from the damage due to the procedure. The damage has been decreasing very very slowly, but a lot of it is gone. Hopefully it will continue to get smaller. I want to give it at least 6 months like many doctors recommend, but it was unexpected. It seems massage has helped, especially in conjunction with a lotion. I have been using a CBD eucalyptus rub, not sure if it is the best thing to use, but it is working. Overall I am satisfied. Been great feeling more comfortable at the beach and the pool!
I went a few years ago for a consultation for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). I have had 4 children, but my first child was a C-Section, and my tummy had always bothered me especially the area above my scar. I was not happy with knowing I had to get another scar from hip to hip. It didn't matter how I worked out or how much I would lose, that area was always there. I came to Infini Cosmetic Associates about 7 months ago. The practice has two doctors on staff, Dr. William Hall and Dr. William Shuell. After meeting with both doctors, I decided to go with Dr. William Shuell concerning my scar and to accommodate a Friday surgery. The staff were very friendly, and I was very comfortable during my consult with Dr. Shuell. During my consultation, Dr. Shuell had advised me that in doing my abdomen and addressing my scar, I should also lipo my hips as well as doing a fat transfer to give me the results I had wanted. It's been 2 months since my surgery, and I couldn't be happier with my results! My clothes fit me better, my tummy is flatter, and my booty looks like it did years ago before pregnancy! My husband loves my results and even my children cannot believe how I look! Thank you Dr. Shuell, surgery nurse Rhonda and the wonderful staff at Infini Cosmetic Associates for loving my new curves and boosting my confidence!
I went through menopause at 36 and developed a large waist and abdomen. I thought I could lose it if I worked hard enough but it just would not go away. I got tired of my life revolving around losing my stomach. I hated going shopping for clothes or even going anywhere because someone always asked if I was pregnant. It has been 3 weeks since I have had liposuction done and I am already getting my shape back and looking forward to going shopping again.
I decided after fighting losing the same 5 # for years and even after losing it not looking much different than I would take the plunge and do lipo - my husband had already had his love handles done, so he was very supportive - while the results are not 'perfect' and were not advertised to be - I am very pleased with the results - not thrilled about the two little bands on the tummy but doc says those might resolve or he could do a touch-up at no cost. I am not sure I am up for the recovery - even if for a smaller area - again. It was more than I had anticipated - first 3 weeks alot of burning searing sensation, numbness, hardness etc - have softened up everywhere almost now and it feels almost 'normal' - I was expecting pain the first week but not as much beyond that. I had zero bruising and the procedure itself wasn't too bad - I was awake - took a vicadin and xanax and later on the dr. gave me a second xanax as I was grimacing too much I guess - lol . Anyway - done and glad I did it! at 55 I feel this has given me a new lease on the second half of my life - for my body shape!
So far I have only had one in person consultation as well as some email correspondence with the cosmetic surgeon I've chosen for my BFT and Lipo. Dr. William Shuell of Scottsdale AZ, has been very honest in his feedback and knowledge of the work he does and what I can expect. He tells you like it is, doesn't beat around the bush and definitely does not give you false expectations. If anything, I am hoping that this whole procedure and process will far surpass my current expectations! He has a sense of humor too, which is fun. Dr. Shuell is double board certified as an OB/GYN and Cosmetic Surgeon, specializing in breast and body; specifically liposculpture and fat transfer, so I figure that he has a good understanding of a woman's body and how to help problem areas to become more appealing, along with how to properly restore proportion, etc. My "awake" surgery is scheduled for September 17, 2018 - that's only two weeks away! Eek!! I go in and out of feeling totally anxious and super excited. I've been wanting this kind of work done since I hit puberty. My breasts never fully developed, leaving me with very little native breast tissue and what I do have is extremely dense. My nipples are totally not proportionate to my breast, so I am hoping this procedure will give me the right body proportion and some confidence. I have been married for 10 beautiful years and we have three daughters. I am anticipating that my daughter's will develop normally, as my childhood was wrought with stress and dysfunction. I went back and forth with the thought of getting implants for years and years, and even began the process twice, with two different doctors. Each time, I just didn't have peace and really couldn't get passed having something foreign inside of my body. Finally my husband told me no - don't get implants. I began to let it go... Since then, even my sister in law has explanted for various heslth reasons and has successfully undergone a breast lift with fat transfer. I am so glad I didn't go through with implants! God allowed me to go a different direction and I am so thankful for that! During the years that I have wanted a larger breast and a better contour, I've used a few different negative pressure breast cups. I use one by Noogleberry and another cheap one from Amazon that I like just fine. They work great at giving a temporary fullness because of the blood flow to the breast, and it has helped somewhat in reshaping my breasts, but I have never really grown from them. I think that has a lot to do with my lack of glandular tissue. I am REALLY hoping my BFT takes well for that very reason - I've read that you can lose more fat when there isn't much breast tissue for it to connect to through vessels. I have been pumping twice daily for this month before my procedure in hopes I can have a higher fat survival rate. Honesty, if I am able to keep at least 150-200 CCs, I think that will make a great difference in my shape. I keep having to remind myself that I don't need to become booby great and desire the biggest breast ever. Even just a change in shape will be awesome!! But let's be honest, I want bigger boobies! Trying to keep my expectations low. I am athletic, work out often and eat very well, but my thighs and butt hold onto all of my weight and I just can't get rid of it! Sure, my legs get smaller as I work them harder, but they don't change shape. Never have! When I realized that you could combine liposuction with a fat transfer, I began researching like crazy! It still gives me a little anxiety to think too much about it because there aren't decades of information available and long term affects, etc. Necrosis and infection make me feel weird... But I think that the risks are so low and few and far between that I am hoping my body will do just fine. I really like the idea that I won't be going "under," and that I'll only be lightly sedated, but I also have a low pain tolerance. I don't really want to know what's happening, so I guess it's a love-hate relationship. We'll see how that all goes... As for now, I am eager to put this all behind me and be on the mend. I don't like the countdown and am ready for it get done. My husband is completely supportive, I've told my oldest daughter and my mom comes out in a week to spend two weeks with us while I heal. They will be harvesting fat from NY inner and outer thighs and inner knees. My doctor is modest in how many CC's he will put I to the breast at one time, and I've already told him that I will not be doing a second round. I need to be realistic! This is not cheap as it is. I am paying $8.5k... I'll try to add a few photos when I can, and update as I am able to. I've got my supplies all ready! • Spanx compression leggings, one capri style and one full length. • Sports bras in various sizes and compression (not supposed to have much). • Senna laxative • Melatonin + Magnesium (better sleep!) • Comfy socks with grip on the bottom • Loose sweat pants • Antioxidant rich protein powder for post surgery smoothies • Overnight sanitary pads for drainage • Bedding pads + random sheet for mess • All prescription medications (including antibiotics). Updated on 23 Sep 2018: Wow. I've been through the wringer. You can never anticipate how a procedure is going to go, since it's completely individual. And if there's anything I have learned from my experience this far, it's this - think long and hard about all of the risks beforehand! I wanted this so bad, since puberty, even... And sure, I weighed the risks (somewhat), but I don't think that I was being entirely honest with myself. I was clouded by my deep desire to have this procedure done, so I tried to stick to the positives only, which isn't all bad... But now as I recover, I see all of the "stuff" that I didn't take the time to think through beforehand to contrast whether or not it's been entirely worth it. Not yet, anyway. It's still an unsure thing, but I can say with conviction: I will never have this procedure again. So whatever happens with my breasts and my thighs, that's it. I'm taking it and moving forward. As each day goes by - I am healing. Slowly, but getting there. My procedure was on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at 8:00 am. I arrived to the office and signed all of the waivers, basically admitting that I will not hold the practice accountable if anything should arise... Even death! It was totally uncomfortable signing those forms, but *gulp...I'm already here, so let's just get it over with. They took me back and I got changed into some funky little undies and a gown. They gave me my sedative medications (Xanax, Vicodin and Anti nausea meds) and then they took me back for photos. After photos, I saw my doctor and he briefly explained some of what happens and then drew all over me. The nurse wiped my entire body down with iodine and then I layed on the bed for the procedure. Unfortunately, I felt a great deal of what was happening to me, because my meds didn't kick in until seriously like an hour before it was all done, at least from what I remember! The lidocaine, not too bad... Weird, and uncomfortable and even painful at times... But then the "pop" when they broke my skin to begin the tumesent stage. NEVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE!! So gross. Super painful, disgusting and unnatural feeling. They gave me stress balls for each hand and I squeezed the heck out of those....They also put little vibrating massagers on either side of my neck, which helped me to focus on something else (that was genius!). I can't believe some people can deal with this stage!? Maybe I'm just super, super, SUPER sensitive... But it was the worst. Obviously it was a bit better once the tumesent numbing stuff started to work and I didn't feel much pain during the actual lipo stage, aside from the occasional jab and sharp pain and a whole bunch of pressure and rocking. They were very understanding and addressed the painful areas with more lido when I needed it. But the feeling of the cannula digging into my legs, forcing liquid stuff everywhere was....... Insane! My doctor took great care of me, in fact he has been incredibly accommodating. I've texted him almost every day with something new, and he takes the time to reassure me and answer my questions in a timely manner. He has been great, truly. He told me before surgery that he was going to treat me like he would his own daughter, and I feel like he did. He apologized if I felt pain, and was generally sensitive to my needs. They did lipo to my inner knees (worst ever), inner thighs (slightly better, but terrible too), and then outer thighs (best part, barely felt anything). They took out 700 ml of fat altogether and were able to add 300 ml of pure fat to each breast. It has made a huge, beautiful difference!! After surgery my husband picked me up and we drove two hours back to home, where I immediately layed down in bed and started to figure out how to heal from everything. I was groggy and out of it. My poor kids were like, "are you okay!?" I never took any of my prescription pain meds, because I'm not a big fan of nasty narcotics and wanted to keep it as natural as possible. I've been taking ibuprofen, arnica, Bruizex, a multi vitamin, drinking antioxidant smoothies daily, and using my favorite Plexus products for digestion (which by the way, I didn't poop for at least 3 days...) All that, along with some other miscellaneous natural remedies. The compression garment they put me in was terribly tight, fitted with pads of all kinds for drainage, netted stocking things to hold them in place under the garment and ace bandages around each knee. I wore that for two full days and it was rough. I had to unzip my waist somewhat Because it was hard to breathe and after a couple days of feeling like I was in gurdle jail, I startes to feel weird circulation sensations in my legs...So I asked my doctor if I could take the whole garment off early and move to Spanx with knee bandages. He said that was fine. Day 3 and 4 were the worst, so far. Sleeping has been a huge chore... I usually love to go to sleep, but it has been wrought with anxiety and discomfort. First, trying to keep my feet elevated and my head and upper back up, in sort of a V shape and getting that right... And then feeling like I couldn't breath well... sleep was hard. On day 3 I took magnesium and melatonin to try and sleep better, but I won't be doing that again. I woke up from a bad dream where I had lost my daughter and was bawling in my dream. Then I heard this deep wooshing sound, and woke up to my heart beating super slowly and really hard... Like I hadn't been breathing, or my blood pressure had dropped. It was scary, and hard to go back to sleep that night. Day 4 I woke up to a slightly puffy foot because I decided that night I would not elevate my feet, and try for just a pillow under the knees. Bad idea. By 10 in the morning I felt totally off and was a bit light headed, was having shortness of breath and some circulation issues in my right leg... I got really cold at one point and started losing blood flow to my hands and feet. I texted my surgeon and he told me that someone my age (32) and as athletic as I am should certainly not be experiencing any kind of shortness of breath after lipo - it's just not normal. So he suggested not waiting too long before heading to my primary or an urgent care or ER. My sister in Law was an ER nurse (and now works at an urgent care), so I asked her opinion and she told me to just go to the ER since the urgent Care wouldn't have the ability to scan for blood clots. Oh goodness....BLOOD CLOTS!? My husband had to stop work early and take me to the ER where they ran all kinds of tests. Initially they took my blood and then following my chest x-ray, they said they were going to need to do a CT scan with an iodine injection because of elevated DIMER numbers, which could indicate clotting. Oh no... By this time I'm a nervous wreck... Shaking and shivering and totally upset, praying to the Lord for His grace and mercy over my life. Praying for peace. Praying through all of the things I am thankful for... Praying that the Lord would allow me to come home to my children!! Following the CT scan, they did an arterial and veinous ultrasound on both legs. Altogether they concluded that I did NOT have any clots in my legs or lungs, no fluid or pneumonia in my lungs either...and the shortness of breath, probably anxiety. Obviously it wasn't a great experience, having to go to the ER, but it sure put my mind at rest, and helped me to trust that God is good, regardless of our circumstances. It showed me how little my faith is at times... I trust in Christ, and what He has done for my life. He lived a perfect life, void of sin because He is God. He died for my sin, in the place that I deserve because it is in my nature to disobey His commands... By His death and resurrection, He reconciled me to Himself. I believe that Jesus is God and yet, during this scary time, I'm not displaying faith or having joy. It showed me a weak area of mine, and I am thankful for that. Everything happens for a reason! I struggled through even getting this procedure, because my desire is to please God and to not focus on earthly things, like my body. I decided that at the end of the day, there were ways that we could bring God glory through this. And He provided every means necessary to have it done, so now it's just about being thankful. I am thankful I'm through it. I'm thankful for my life, that I get to be Mom to my girls....there is so much to be thankful for. So when I struggle with anxiety, these are the thoughts I have to Rene my thinking with, and dwelling on who Christ is. His goodness and kindness to me to open my heart to Him. It's all about Him. So..... Day 5 I had my best sleep since the procedure, and woke up feeling pretty good, pain in the lipo sites having gone from around an 8 to about 6. I can now get out of bed myself, go to the bathroom myself, and get dressed myself. Even shower myself, though I need my husband to help out bandages on the holes I can't see. I've needed quite a bit of help from my husband. My mom is also here helping with our 3 daughters, doing EVERYTHING. It's safe to say that we had no idea how extensive this surgery actually was, since I was told it's "minimally invasive," and that there was "really no down time." The ER doctor told me that it's actually not minimally invasive, because they are taking tissues out of your body, and your body doesn't like that. It goes into shock. Maybe not for everyone, but for me. Yes. My body has not enjoyed any part of this. This surgery has been way harder on my body and our lives than we had anticipated. My mom is in her 60's, and the poor lady has had to be Mom to my little girls, cooking every meal, doing all of the dishes, cleaning up and even helping them do their home school work!! Yesterday (Saturday - day 6), I got a better look at my bruising, which seemed very extensive and unnerving. I sent a photo to my doctor, and he reassured me that it's normal to have "Technicolor wonderland" bruising on the inner thighs and knees. He mentioned that the excessive tightness of my surgical garments in the first 72 hours could have made my bruising worse. I also have a few holes that are not healing up preferably. One looked infected, but doc says it's just irritated. I'm still showering with Hibicleanse and using bacitracin ointment and band-aids on my wounds... Using a clean towel and wash cloth every time and applying the antibacterial ointment with a clean q-tip each time. I've literally been going through boxes of Band-Aids...I have 16 holes altogether (not including the 3 entry points on each breast, but those healed up quickly). They added the fat into my breasts in three areas, and those puncture areas closed up fast since they were needles, not cannulas. I've got a ton of lumpiness, especially in the "inner medial" and outer portions of each breast because of how thin the skin is there. Doc also said that's normal for those areas, but they should resolve. Iam really hoping I don't end up having lumps....but again, I've been told that they should subside over time with warm soaks and massage... I LOVE, love, love my new breast shape. It's lovely, truly. I am so thankful for the work my doctor has done. My shape is completely different than before. The reason I wanted this procedure done was because I never fully developed. I have very little breast tissue and my breasts we're very narrow and slightly saggy. I'm only 32. I'm not sure that everything has been worth it yet, especially figuring that I might still lose volume in my breasts, which would be okay as long as I maintain the current, pretty shape. But honestly, my new girls aren't huge, so losing volume would be sad... I'm hoping that the stubborn knee + inner thigh fat that they transferred, will keep well and find blood vessels to hook up to. I used my Noogleberry for 30 days before my procedure to make the most healthy environment for my breasts that I could. I guess we'll see. Hubby is happy, happy, happy with them. Each day they soften up a little more. Still very tender, especially in the lumpy areas. I'm eating well, eating a high carb diet which I was instructed to do...but have gone back to my high veggie intake, as well. I normally eat a nice big, hearty salad for lunch every day... so I'm back to that, just adding things like boiled or roasted potatoes to them, along with lots of proteins and eating high carb snacks. They told me to maintain or even gain a little weight. In my humble opinion, feeding your body well after a surgery is going to help your body heal the best. Plus it helps with my digestion, so even if it takes a little extra time to make my meals, I don't mind and would rather eat well. Day 6-7 (today is day 7) I've gone to the bathroom normally, thank the Lord!! I am up about 6 lbs right now, I'm guessing from swelling and some of that digestive trouble... But as my body gets back to normal and I heal, I'm sure I'll go back down to around 126, which is where I started. Maybe, maybes not. Another thing: my inner knees are disgustingly numb right now. Bruised and numb. They feel super stuff and tight...and I am REALLY hoping I gain nerve sensation quickly, because I can't imagine living like this for very long. Doc says it could take weeks to months to regain, but "always resolves." I am taking my Plexus Nerve for the discomfort, hoping that helps! Not sure what else right now... But I wanted to make sure that anyone reading this has a full view of what can happen!! I'm still resting a ton, walking when I can, eating small and regular meals. I'm drinking loads of water and taking great supplements, which should help everything. Hope this helps. Updated on 29 Sep 2018: For me, recovery has been slow. They said you could get back to work after two days, and that there is no down time. Hah! I am on day 12 of my recovery, and *just beginning to feel somewhat normal again. I did errands the other day (without my knee braces for support) and after two hours, I felt like things we're not going well... My legs started hurting, my circulation felt weird, I got a little light headed. If you're like me, take snacks and water everywhere with you to avoid that...and wear your support!! Otherwise, I am beginning to be able to do stuff around the house, like make meals for my family and clean up, do laundry...etc. I still take many breaks throughout the day to elevate my feet. My breasts are looking wonderful. They have gotten much, much softer save for some lumps that I am still Workin on. I try to massage in the shower, or at least once through the day. Last night I did a tiny Noogleberry session, literally like 2 minutes just to see if I could get some blood flow to the area... obviously I want to make sure keep these boobies! I am hoping the increase in blood will also helps with lumpiness. Yesterday was the first day that I felt less swollen. I actually and up taking my kids to Target (this time with my knee braces on in public, because who really cares), and getting some Fab new clothes (gift card)... I am already fitting pants differently... There isn't as much saddlebag when I try clothes on, so I tried on some pretty tapered slacks, and wow... A whole new experience! My inner knees are starting to itch all crazy, which j have been advised is a good sign...and that I can take an antihistamine for the itching, if I take benedryl j need to stay home since it is the drowsy kind. Every night I have been taking an Epsom salt foot bath, and I really think that must have been what finally kicked my body into recovery mode. I am pumping myself with good sodium and magnesium with the Epsom salt, and my bruising is starting to fade (slightly...we've got a long road ahead with that). But everything is healing. My irritated groin opening has finally begun to dry up and overall, I am doing well. I am drinking tons of water and eating more calories than I normally would, which is actually pretty hard! I'm not a big eater anymore... But doc said it would be in my boobies benefit to be given the best environment for living cells, if I am not detracting calories. We want my body seeing a slight increase so that my body registers and keeps the fat. Some days I think about this, now almost 2 weeks recovery and I see the change in my breast shape, and my thighs... And I think maybe it was worth it. I'll probably never do this again, but for now - I am so, so thankful for my outcome and I am Hopi g for the best! Updated on 29 Sep 2018: Forgot to show photos in my last post of my legs, because they are definitely changing, too. There is already less inner thigh fat, and smoother saddlebag area for sure! (All in Spanx, size Medium). I know nice got a long way to go since I wonder see results in 3-6 months, but YAY. Seeing a subtle change within 2 weeks is super encouraging... I was beginning to wonder if my swelling would ever subside... I'm around 130lbs, give or take. I started at 126... I'm also supposed to gain about an oz a week for the next 10 weeks... So we'll see how that goes. Not excited about having to gain weight, because it took me almost a year to get to where I was at 126! Last December I was at 142, my highest # since having children. I worked my butt off, literally, to get to where I am. So I'll just make sure I don't over do it. Updated on 5 Jan 2019: Was everything I went through worth it? Still not sure. At times I think, yes. My thighs are slimmer, though one is national bigger than the other. I guess that's normal body assymetry and doesn't bother me too much. Other times I feel like it was a huge waste. It's been just under 4 months (4 months that on the 17th) and I am finally back to myself, mostly. The numbness in knees has been greatly reduced, however I still feel it in my right knee. I feel it more during and after I've worked out. It's annoying, and I hope it goes away completely. I also still feel slightly numb in my outer thighs when I scratch them if they're itchy. I got 300 ml transferred to each breast and have been left with very minimal. I did not keep a high percentage, probably only 20 ish percent. I still fit my old bras, just. Little better than before. When fat was first transferred, it was very lumpy, but those lumps have dissolved and I don't have any cysts. One thing that has changed is how tender my breasts feel around my cycles, something's I never had before... They appear to fluctuate slightly with my cycle, feeling a little Fuller and more tender, the way normal breasts should feel. Sometimes they get itchy and feel a little lumpy, but that's cycle related and then goes away when I'm not on my period anymore. My breasts are soft and squishy like normal boobs and are Fuller on the middle and on top, so I fit push ups better. I sleep fine on my stomach and side,. Ut having slept for 6 weeks straight on my back has made being on my back the most comfortable sleeping position....I have never slept better on my back. My thighs are slimmer, for sure. They main portion they took from was my inner thighs and that has made a dramatic change! My inner thigh skin could use some toning up though, because where the ft was removed, I have a little bit of looseness. I fit pants better nd feel less chunky! Its winter obviously, so I haven't been working out much and have even gined a few lvs in water weight.... My breasts have not grown, but my thighs have fluctuated with my water weight increase... But not as building in my saddle and innr thigh rea as it was before. It's much more evenly distributed, which is awesome.... My butts get bigger than my thighs now, so I'm okay with that! I have been left with weird hollow dimples by my knees now.... And you can see them when I bend my knees... It's weird, but whatever. You have to live with the choices you make, right? Anyway, all in all...I'm okay. I will never have this procedure done again, it's too much. For the people who can do it multiple times, great. Not for me. Hope this is helpful! I'll try and post a few photos when I can.
Been thinking about doing this for years. Finally had my consultation at Infini cosmetic in Scottsdale with dr Shuell about a month ago and I have the surgery in 3 days, on Friday oct 20th. Nervous but excited! I like the results I've seen from them, they seem more natural and less nicki Minaj (I love her ass but it's not for me. Haha) I'll update with pics later. Updated on 19 Oct 2017: Can someone help me, how do you ask your doctor the results you want? How do you know how many ccs to ask for? Here are some of my wish photos + me currently (gross I know) I was thinking 800-1000 per cheek? I'm 5'6" 165 lbs Updated on 23 Oct 2017: These girls at the office have been straight up lying lol, saying they got the surgery done Friday and back to work Monday.. this recovery has been HARD. I have a pretty high pain tolerance.. can't remember the last time I cried from pain until Friday. But I wonder if part of it is because my body would not hold in all the anesthesia so I was awake and FEELING most of the procedure. It was really intense. I'm hoping it will get better by the day. I'm on day 4 now. Still really swollen and bruised, but going down by the day Updated on 6 Nov 2017: Ugh. Does this happen to everyone that gets this surgery? It's only been 2 weeks post but I'm not that happy with my results. I think he did a great job with my shape but I'm not happy with the ass.. it still looks flat. I don't know if it was worth the $. I'm already thinking I want a round 2 with a different doctor in Miami or LA. But not sure I can go through the pain again. I'm feeling pretty depressed about it. I did go out this weekend and got a lot of compliments on my body though, so maybe it is just in my head /:
I see no obvious signs of infection; you seem to be healing fairly well overall. Your tissues are swollen and there is some minor separation but this is almost the norm. Do not manipulate your skin to look for little things; also do not wear any confining clothing. Best thing to do is to arrange your life so as to be able to do warm water soaks (tub or sitz bath) at least two times a day for 15-20 minutes. This will cleanse your tissues and the heat brings more blood in to help your healing. Mostly you need patience. And your surgeon? He/she is not serving you well; make your concerns known. Good luck!
I can see nothing unusual in any of your posted photos. The vagina is not supposed to be entirely smooth inside and any lumpiness may just be normal anatomy. If you have pain, unusual discharge or odor then an exam by your gyn would be in order.
What I see: A young woman--without makeup--who has very nice skin. Minor asymmetries (which only a rare person does not have) create a unique appearance that is not in any way unattractive. You showed your side-profile and that shows a really great aspect to your features (many people do not have "attractive" faces from thew sides; you DO). Your cheekbones are a true asset! We are constantly saying (in cosmetic surgery), "volume is my friend." You have the volume of youth in your face, something for which women as young as 30 pay dearly to fill out with dermal fillers like Restylane, Volume, Juvederm, etc. Stay on top of your health professionals to maximize your TMJ treatments. Please do not have any facial surgery at this point in your life (plenty of time to do so later on). Minor asymmetries of cheeks & jawline can be smoothed with fillers (in experienced hands--get a good injector on your side); your lower brow can be raised some by Botox injections. Finally, spend a few bucks to consult a professional makeup artist like the ones that brides use for their weddings (you have the money because you didn't spend a fortune on facial plastic surgery, remember?); she can show you the tricks that film stars use to highlight/shape/enhance their features. Don't go too heavy on the makeup, though, because you want that pretty face to shine through--not be hidden by too much. As a former NY OB/GYN I saw many stars, models, soap opera actresses, etc. for their check-ups. Even without makeup they were still pretty girls, but no prettier than you.
Rather than jump straight to labiaplasty you may consider having a fat transfer to your outer labia (labia majora). More plump and youthful outer labia can "frame" your entire vulvar area; picture having larger & more three-dimensional outer labia; you can see how your inner labia could become more proportionate, partially hidden and not "ugly" in any way. You do not have an "ugly vagina" and I hope that you will stop knocking yourself so unnecessarily. Furthermore, your inner labia are not large and do not influence your vaginal tone/tension. Just because you HAVE inner labia is not a reason to run out to have them trimmed/bobbed/reduced, etc. I have observed that the new trend here is to do just that. You will then look just like thousands of other women with the same truncated and not-at-all natural vulvae--and that's only if you don't have any complications (like you see here all the time)! Beware of a "pubic lift" too. If you seek what your third photo shows (when you manually elevated your clitoris) you need to know that your sensitive tissues do not belong where you put them and a surgeon who would park your clitoris atop your pubic bone has no understanding of female sexual function. Sex may never be the same after pregnancy. The act of carrying a baby to term (even though delivered by c/section) can cause pelvic floor stresses. See a gyn to determine if you have some vaginal outlet laxity. If so, he/she can do a vaginoplasty and you'll do well (if insured know that your vaginal tightening is a covered expense). Best. William E. Shuell, M.D., FACOG, FAACS
The fat pad over the mons pubis can be effectively reduced by liposuction; once reduced, your skin may or may not contract satisfactorily. If it does not then a more formal (and involved) monsplasty can be done which reduces the fatty component along with the excess skin--think "mons LIFT". Your present weight is not likely to be a factor. Both surgeries are able to be performed awake, using tumescent anesthesia throughout. Find a surgeon with the patience and ability to do this for you, awake! Good luck.
