Tired of the strain and weight on my shoulders and back. Also looking forward to being able to wear a bigger selection of clothing without worrying about boob coverage. I’m currently a size G and I asked for the smallest implants that they make. Hope they aren’t too small. I decided to go with small implants rather than just a reduction so that I could still have a nice shape. Updated on 12 Mar 2019: Today was my surgery. Dr. Peck and his staff are wonderful. Such great bedside manner and they are so though as well as thoughtful. You can tell that he treats his staff well because of the moral you pick up on. That was nice to see. I had a breast reduction with a lift and implant. I also had liposuction with fat transfer to the face. Lips, chin, jawline and cheeks. Surprised how good I feel for just undergoing a 6 hr surgery. Not sure what awaits when the anesthesia wears off. I also had a chemical peel and feel no discomfort. My lips and cheeks are swollen but I don’t see any change in skin texture to my face. Hopefully the chosen formula was strong enough so that there is a noticeable change at the end of the day. I also do not see any notable change to my chin and jawline. Looking forward to check out the results in the breasts. Already feel relief in back and shoulders. Updated on 13 Mar 2019: Still feeling better than expected. Do not need pain pills. My face is super swollen and the color is darker, almost like a tan. My stomach looks like it has a lot of fluid retention from the lipo. I’m considering getting massages. Anyone recommend them? Updated on 13 Mar 2019: Updated on 13 Mar 2019: Shape is kind of weird but I know that there is settling/healing that needs to be done. I’m happy with the size. Updated on 13 Mar 2019: Wanted more volume in cheeks and more definition to jaw line and chin as well as more volume to the upper lip Updated on 13 Mar 2019: Swollen my husband says I look like a Pikachu ???? I also had a chemical peel. I don’t feel any pain from the chemical peel seems like a mild formula was used. Updated on 15 Mar 2019: I feel a lot better today than yesterday. Yesterday was by far the worst. I did not take any pain meds yesterday because I don’t like how they make me feel and my doctor said the sooner that I got off of them the faster I would recover. Today the part of me that is most bothersome is my face. My stomach and breasts have minimal discomfort but my face feels tight and swollen, burning at times and just really uncomfortable to talk and eat, etc. My face was more swollen yesterday, so some of the swelling has come down, but I still look like a fat head. Lol. I really just wanted more defined, filled in cheekbones and a more defined jaw line and chin. I was mostly looking for contouring and not overfilling so I hope that’s what the end result is. I’m praying that I do not look like madonna ???????. That’s kind of the way it looks right now but I know I have a lot more healing. The swelling still has to go down and the doctor said only 30% of fat injected actually takes. My stomach, which was looking kind of lumpy from the liposuction, also looks better today. I don’t seem to be bleeding anymore. I feel well enough that if my face looked better, I could probably be out and about today for a little while. Updated on 15 Mar 2019: If anyone has had experience with fat transfers, please let me know if I look over filled immediately after the procedure. I’m getting concerned reading other peoples reviews ????. Updated on 16 Mar 2019: Breast bruising looks kind of scary but is actually the least painful. My face and stomach are more bothersome. I wish I could fast forward the healing on my face especially. My husband won’t look at my face and that really hurts me. I hope I didn’t make a mistake adding on the fat grafting. It’s too soon to tell so I’m trying to keep a hopeful attitude. Updated on 23 Mar 2019: I am 11 days out now and my face is looking more normal and less swollen thank God! I’m a little concerned because now that I’m back to work I’m on my feet a lot and my breasts are painful where they didn’t bother me before and there’s a redness all around the incisions. Updated on 30 Mar 2019: Everything was healing beautifully until I went back to work. I over did it. Walking around way too much and bending over picking up things, even though they were not heavy. I hadn’t really experienced any pain or tenderness in my breasts at all prior to going back to work, and after the first day, there was a lot of pain. I just figured that this would be something that I would have to get over and that it would get better with time as Got used to being on my feet more again. Well, I got a terrible infection and the world really opened up and they still are looking awful. Updated on 30 Mar 2019: Updated on 1 Apr 2019: Wounds are still open and today when I woke up and removed the dressings, both Sides started bleeding. I just want these damn things to close already I’m getting really frustrated and impatient. I’m also concerned the stitches have been in so long. I’m already going to have pretty disgusting scars because of the open wounds. I don’t want to have additional scarring from the other stitches being in too long. Updated on 4 Apr 2019: The open wounds are starting to look as though they are healing finally. I’m not really happy with how low and wide the breasts are. My face one has gone down but the left side remains larger. Updated on 6 Apr 2019:
My experience was awesome.I have been a patient since 1992 I had a nose job and a liposuction in my abdomen area I was extremely happy with the results.I will always recommend him.He is very knowledgeable, honest and talented surgeon..he is the BEST!!
Excellence. From my consultation all the way through post-op follow up visits, I was attended in one of the most professional manners I've ever experienced. His work is phenomenal! I highly recommend.
Dr. Peck and his staff were very professional and kind. They always gave quick and informative responses to my questions and at the office and surgical center they treated me with kindness and made me feel comfortable. Dr. Peck was able to identify what exactly my nose needed to look it's best and I am very happy with my result. I feel he did more for me than other surgeons would, I'm very luck to have had him.
I am 1 week post op from my surgery with Dr. Peck. So far I am pleased with my results. I am scheduled for my post op appointment with Dr. Peck next Wednesday and am looking forward to hearing his thoughts on my recovery. I did a bi-lateral sub-pecotoral saline implant. 330cc's in my left and350cc's in my right as it had less breast tissue. While I am still getting used to them it has been a pretty comfortable recovery experience. I haven't taken any of pain meds since 3 days post surgery and have been relying on Extra Strength Tylenol at night for comfort. Still laying on my back and elevated to sleep. I removed the stern strips today and will have my stitches removed next week by Dr. Peck. There has been minimal bruising or bleeding.
Dr. Peck and his staff are the absolute best! I had my first breast enlargment in 2001 by dr. Peck. It was very inexpensive and worth every penny. $3100. Unfortunately one implant leaked after only four years due to faulty saline allergan implant. He was kind enough to only charge me $1500 to replace both. As the manufacturer would only cover one breast replacement. Ten years and eight months later, another leak! Dr. Peck, again, was kind enough to replace both for next to nothing, since I was out of warranty by eight months! I have since switched to silicone!!! He did an amazing job. I would never consider any other plastic surgeon. His bedside manner is outstanding. He takes the time to actually take phone calls and talk to you. I have recommended many friends to dr. Peck and they are all satisfied! Thank you so much.
I had rhinoplaty done by Dr. Peck a couple years ago and I am extremely happy with the results. It looks better than I could've imagined! Since then I have gotten a couple moles removed from my neck, my earlobes repaired (from earrings stretching the hole overtime) and now I frequently see him for lip injections.
When I was pregnant with my 1st child my breast size went from a 36D to a 38F. After I lost my weight I dropped to a saggy 36C, which only got worse after my 2nd child. After years of consideration I finally decided to go ahead and get a lift with implants. Originally I was thinking silicone, but my surgeon recommended saline, since I had so much extra skin from being so large at one point he said he had more flexibility filling the saline implants so that's what I went with. I ended up having an anchor lift with 300cc saline implants under the muscle. When you wake up from surgery your chest feels extremely heavy, you will feel that pressure for a few days but it goes away a little more each day. I needed pain killers for 4 days, it's more uncomfortable than actual pain. Sleeping was not fun the first two weeks, I felt like a vampire propped up on several pillows practically sleeping sitting up just to feel good. I was so swollen the first 10 days and couldn't drive. But the swelling just like the chest pressure go away each day. All my stitches were removed by week 2 and im still healing at week 4 with scabs still falling off the scars. I must say I feel great and love my new boobs. I know I still have a long way to go, but so far so good. Updated on 15 Oct 2014: Here is a pic 5 weeks post op. Their healing great, getting softer every day. Next week I'll post some side shots with better pictures. Updated on 23 Oct 2014: Today I'm 6 weeks post op. Just a few more dissolvable stitches are left, but otherwise I feel great, breasts continually get softer & settle. Best part is I can finally sleep on my side comfortably. Time to go bra shopping, something I never used to be excited for :) Updated on 30 Oct 2014: 7 weeks post op and feeling great!
Expectations, goals and experiences so far. I fluctuated in my weight a lot in my life, almost always being heavy or chubby. This took a huge toll on my body, especially my skin and boobs. Genetics of saggy boobies runs in my family anyway, so that didn't help either. I never thought I'd be the type to get plastic surgery always thinking that the inner is more important than the outer, but here I am - in the prime of my mid-life, feeling GREAT IN CLOTHES when everything is covered up... and not so hot while naked in the mirror. My boobs and wrinkly belly definitely affect my self esteem. I decided that I want to change that and so I choose to get a lift and a tummy tuck to remove excess fat and skin. I workout 5-6 days a week with weights and cardio. I love my size 6/8 now and couldn't be happier in jeans. I choose three different area surgeons all highly recommended. Updated on 30 Sep 2014: Sorry the other photos didn't come out - can't seem to edit them, so I am posting new pre-ops. I have always been the expert at good angles. Obviously, here I am just letting it ALL hang out! I know my side angles are great when I suck in my stomach and have a good bra.. no one would ever notice anything... but it's what they don't see (but that I DO!) that matters so much to me. Last night I woke up around 1am and couldn't fall back asleep til past 2am. Obviously, I have this surgery on my mind. It's more of an excitement really than worry. I have been using this guided imagery every night before sleep by B. Naperstek to mentally prepare for my surgery and a positive outcome. I fall asleep so quickly I have never gotten thru it, but I am a huge believer in positive thinking. When I woke last night, I talked to my body. I know this may sound weird, but I told it what was gonna happen. I asked for forgiveness for abusing it for so many years with food and lack of exercise. It was moving. At least it helped me feel better! I refuse to allow any type of negativity into my brain right now - any type of worry. I am only focused on positive results and I think everyone in my situation should do the same. I keep telling my body how quickly she will heal, how wonderful everything is going to do, and how perfect the stitches are going to be with only light marks. This is a really important time to use mind over matter guys! It's like preparing mentally along with physical preps for this important moment when we will fall asleep and wake up to a new body! I especially love coming on here and reading all the success stories and how happy others are with their results. It's encouraging and really important to put us at ease. :) I want to thank all of YOU for sharing and also hope that by documenting my own journey that I too can pass along this wonderful help! Updated on 2 Oct 2014: Wow, hard to believe the weekend is almost here and Tuesday is going to be here before I know it! The nurse called today. She wanted to make sure I had my two bras (38 C and 38B cup just in case) she proposed leaving the tags on because she said I could return one. You need the kind that close in the front. Actually I got 38C and 36 C only because they had NO Cs at all.. so I am gonna look a little more.. but the cups are really tight anyway so I think it'll work perfectly. Things the burse told me: - No food NOR water after midnight the night before. - No Meds, chewing gum, candies either. - wear very comfoy clothing, including a shirt that opens in the front, and flip flops even. - Pic ID - leave any jewelry and anything of value at home (my hubby will be there but I think I'll even leave my phone at home). - My surgery should be 8am-12 noon. Apparently I can expect to be out of there by 2:30pm She will give me a patch to wear behind my ear since I do experience motion sickness (YUK) I hope I don't get that.. it's the worst. Why would I have motion sickness? I'm not going to focus or worry about that and think positive things instead!! Just a note to my friends: I am a SINCERE believer in the power of our thoughts... so as we go thru these procedures, please keep your mind FOCUSED on the amazing results you WANT TO HAVE! Sometimes things happen, but you cannot allow your mind to ponder these things too long or worry yourself to death. Just DON'T! Lead your mind... Guide it so that your thoughts are not all over the place! You want to put out he very best energy possible for the surgery. Be positive! Change nerves into anticipation for your beautiful new you!!! (And yes, I'm talking to myself too! ) haha Updated on 4 Oct 2014: I thought I'd post a few pics of how I look in clothes and how I can get a great angle. No one can tell this way...but I've already shown you what my belly looks like when I bend over, or when I do a plank....the fat just HANGS THERE. It saddens me.... I'm thrilled for these three days to pass quickly. Honestly I have been reading so many of your experiences and its wonderful. Im glad a few ppl have mentioned about sexual intimacy. Its a legitimate and important question. Updated on 8 Oct 2014: Surgery went very well. The nurses were phenomenal... So caring and gentle. The hardest part is simply when you first up from a seated position. I can feel my tummy a lot. You're not supposed to stand up straight so I tend to look like an old lady. But the skin is tight they say, so you shouldn't walk straight so quickly...don't wanna pull on the suture. Nurse put a patch behind my ear so I would get dizzy or nauseous. I still got a little nauseous while getting dressed after the surgery....but only a few dry heeves... Of course I wanna see...but the slight discomfort just make me not want to take anything off. I'm still doing my positive thinking now for quick, beautiful recovery. :) Updated on 8 Oct 2014: So I changed my guaze and had a peek. Its not bad at all!! My belly is swollen yes....but I can't see those pesky wrinkles everywhere anymore!!! Yeah!!!! Updated on 9 Oct 2014: Finally had the courage and energy this morning to open my bra fully! LOL. Snapped a few pics but bear in mind I am laying down, so its not as easy to see. But what I see so far...wow! I can actually see my nipples when I look down. That's like a victory in and of itself!! Haha!! I have a lot more energy this morning and although my ass is tired of sitting and sleeping in this recliner, I'm way too cautious to do anything else than continually focus on my quick healing. :) Thank you guys for all the love and support! Updated on 9 Oct 2014: Hey beauties! I just wanted to share what I'm using with you... Arnica for bruises and swelling Graphites helps reduce scars after surgery And Staphysagria which promotes fast healing of surgical wounds. I figure if nothing else, they will have a placebo effect because I'm.fully believing that they're doing what they are supposed to. I found these at the vitamin shoppe. :) Updated on 9 Oct 2014: Today I gave myself a sponge bath. Dr. hasn't been using drains for a year and has much success so thank goodness no drains. I hear they are bothersome. Took everything off and bathed. I can't believe this is my beautiful body!! I'm so happy, I cried tears of joy! No more hanging skin and fat and my boobies are normal!! I feel amazed and grateful and oh so happy!!! I know now that my fitness goals will become a reality. I am excited to see the day that I can hit it hard again...but in the meanwhile, I think I'll just recline here in awe of this wonderful transformation. Yes I spent two days in discomfort... But its sooooooooo worth it!!! Updated on 10 Oct 2014: Today I got a full shower vs sponge bath. Felt sooooooooo good! Tried not to get any water on sutures, of course a little did...but I did my best. That kinna wore me out, so back to bed/ my recliner I went. I slept more the day. I was able to drive the boys to school and pick them up again, so I consider that the accomplishment of the day! :) I lowered my percocet to one pill yesterday and today took Tylenol. However, my TT was bothering me more so I switched back. I believe the body heals better when you're not in pain. When I DO have extra mental energy, I just keep dreaming how my new body will look in clothes and bras and panties. :) I've been eating pretty light. I get full super fast. One cup of yogurt I'm full, or 5 gluten free crackers with a bit of turkey, I'm full. I'm TOTALLY OK with that...just sharing. Not sure as to others experiences. happy Friday everyone!!! Updated on 12 Oct 2014: HI everyone! Sorry I didn't update yesterday... I was doing okay just spending time with my family and taking it easy... didn't have much to report. I think I'm pretty much done with the Percocet. I had switched to Tylenol but then back again for 12 hours because my tummy was bothering me... now I haven't taken anything in 12 hours and I'm feeling fine. I'll post pictures in a bit because I'm for ONCE on my computer and actually getting some much needed work done vs sitting in my recliner typing out on my tiny weeny phone keyboard. LOL It's so wonderful to be sitting up on a flatter chair. My butt is numb from being cushioned so much I swear! haha My girls are doing great and I don't have much bruising.. a little yellowing but not even bad last time I checked (yesterday) we will see what this morning holds! When I showered 2 days ago (vs a sponge bath) I got a little water in my belly button and some of the tape from my TT came up a bit. I hated the thought of that wetness to be honest so I kept visualizing it drying it. Belly button is all dry now but my suture on my belly seems wet still and looks a little raw.. uggg.. I think it's normal but that stuff kinna grosses me out. LOL I have been avoiding looking at pictures too much because my brain seems to currently associate any boobies and cut marks with nausea. I've told you before that my profession is in guided imagery and the subconscious mind. So interestingly enough - I am very interested as I watch my OWN associations about this whole process. For example... I looked at the blue socks I got right after surgery when I was feeling so nauseous and immediately I started feeling sick to my stomach. But those socks were close and my feet were COLD! haha. So I told myself right away "No no no... those socks means quick healing... that's what they mean... look at them. They mean quick rapid healing!" and you know, I have them on right now and not once have I ever again felt nauseous looking at them. I immediately think quick healing! Isn't out subconscious mind so powerful? I am always amazed! This is why I love what I do.... the subconscious mind is so deep and can be used for such amazing things. My hubby is graciously taking my one son to his language class today which is wonderful. usually every Sunday I hang out 4 hours while he studies. I cannot do that today - It'd be torture! haha. This is the time when you really start to understand how blessed we are to have people in our lives who love us and care for us. I AM thinking however that I AM SO GRATEFUL that I will never have to go thru a tummy tuck EVER AGAIN in my life! Just this ONCE. I SWEAR. It's totally worth it. I have no regrets at all. But man... I'm such an active, happy, energetic person - that all this sleeping and lounging around with all my energy going to healing.... it's good but I just want to get back to living! haha. Gosh I am SO VERY THANKFUL for each and everyone of you!! I think about you guys a lot during the day and feel like without you all here to share this journey.. I would definitely be stressed and feel alone and probably always questioning everything. It's so wonderful to share this with you and share your journeys as well. Happy Sunday my fearless friends!!! HUGS!!!!!! Updated on 12 Oct 2014: So I've actually been up for almost 14 hours without taking a nap. WHY does this feel like a big accomplishment? Haha!! Feeling good today...even read over some proofing work which is huge progress since I haven't even looked at work in a week. I'm so crazy happy with the way my girls are looking and turning out. Of course it still looks rough with all the black sutures around the areolas... But still...I think I see the future clear... AND ITS PERKY YA'LL!!! hahaha. Tummy is doing fine...aches a tad some times from too much movement. But am I the only one whose BACK IS KILLING?? MAN. I can't figure out if its from lying around or my awful posture...but man oh man! Hope you've all had a WONDERFUL DAY!!! HAPPY HEALING DEAR FRIENDS!!! XO Updated on 13 Oct 2014: Hi friends! I'm just wondering when most are up and about after a tummy tuck? Its day 6 post for me....and while I admit to enjoying my Netflix feasting....which I never do, I'm wondering when ppl are becoming more active? On a normal day I'm not a big sitter and while I realize I need to probably just move...I'm wondering what's normal. I was tired this morning just after washing my hair. LOL I do like to push myself but figure in this case, its just unwise...but I'd love your advice!! Updated on 14 Oct 2014: Today was a great day. My butt was so tired of sitting. I just told myself I had to get back in the game! Bathed, some makeup, jewelry, got dressed....boom! Back to life! Ahhhh.....I felt ME again! My energy was pretty much sustained and allowed me to edit some work and help with 4 hrs of homework...then of course I crashed...but it feels wonderful to start participating in life again! Believe it or not....this CRAZY WOMAN (yes me) is having a varicose vein treatment tomorrow. Uggg...it was scheduled before my surgery and my surgeon gave me the green light. I WOULD HAVE rescheduled of course but the other secretary started her talk about being liable if I cancel (not same Dr. not same place)..... Whatever...not arguing...it needs to be done and so, tomorrow it is. Just praying my sweet body loving accepts and understands. :) I hope you all have been doing your positive self talk!!! Sooooooooo important! Things such as affirming how nicely, beautifully and quickly you're healing. How much you LOVE your body ALL OF HER!!! How PROUD of her you are and how wonderful she is! Tell your body and your breasts how amazingly beautiful they are. Give THANKS every day for your PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL, RAPID HEALING. and remember to look for perfections! Not imperfections. Hugs my dear friends!! I'm so grateful to have you on this journey with me!!! Updated on 16 Oct 2014: So just yesterday my energy shot thru the roof again! I'm feeling great! My slight thigh swelling completely subsided two days ago. I'm a tad numb still right along my TT Line...buy hey...is natural anesthesia really so bad? LOL... My breast are what I've always wanted. Interesting Frankenboob look temporarily .... I'll deal! LOL My belly button looks like an upside down heart!! I cried!! HAHAHA I'm so grateful. I've had minimal bruising and everytjing has been manageable. I feel like I'm over the hardest part...which is the fatigue and back pain. Hugs you guys!!! Hope you're All doing wonderfully!!!! Xoxo Updated on 18 Oct 2014: Howdy friends! So, yes! Everyday is getting better and better. I postponed my follow up to Monday cuz I had my varicose vein removed on Wednesday and could drive Thursday. Now on TOP on my compression corset I have compression hose. LOL but its actually no bother whatsoever. My leg is bruised a bit and I have holes healing....but yeah...what a little more when I'm dealing with a TT and bl? LOL nah...seriously, the varicose vein removal was great...its ALL GONE! Now I can wear skirts again too and feel great! So...I have been reading and researching on here even when I'm not posting. I read how neosporin and peroxide seem to help quicken the healing first of all. I know that the stitches under my boobs are holding up more weight....and they looked just a tad red today....so I put some neosporin on the upside down T and it felt soothing. I also dabbed some on my TT line although that looks ok. Figure it can hurt! Now, something VERY IMPORTANT TO SHARE with you all...I read of a woman using silicon scar sheets (Walmart and Walgreen's etc). Cut them to size, wore them 12 hrs a day. Even the online Walgreen reviews are FABUTASTIC!!!! PPL see scar reduction in size and color even within the first WEEK and keep using them for 7 weeks. They are (thank goodness) washable and reusable. I have no idea how they work but guess who ordered them already from Walgreen online??? ME!!!!! LOL They also have a spray which you can use as well or if you prefer...but hey...spray runs out. I'm trying the strips first. They do wiggle and suggestion to keep in place is surgical tape or Band-Aids. I guess this would be one con and a pro for the spray. Just had to share because I found that such wonderful info! She also said she was using Obagi nu- derm to help make the color the same.... I don't know which product exactly, trying to find out. Oh! I bet if you wanna read the details that you can look under my recent comments. I just asked her a few questions. She hasn't been on in a while but hopefully she'll be able to answer. Today I bathed and dressed and got myself looking like myself again! Feels so great!!! We went out to lunch and a little shopping. I was HAPPY to get out. I did get tired near the end but just relaxing now. GREAT DAY!!! I'm so happy! Will update pics manana. Happy Saturday friends!!!! Xoxo Updated on 22 Oct 2014: Didnt seem to go thru the emotions of this surgery except maybe a half day when I was feeling blah bc I was holding so much water and hadn't worn makeup or done my hair in a week and a half. But now every day is getting better and better. Now I shower and get dressed do my hair and makeup just like any day. I'm feeling myself again only and improved version! 2 days ago I saw my surgeon and got 80 percent of my stitches taken out. He was happy with the way everything looked as am i. I go back next week to get the rest of them taken out. He told me to start the silicone scar sheets after my next appointment when I have all my stitches out. He confirmed they do work well. So I am excited to start them. I actually hug him at my last appointment because I am so happy with the results. I am so excited because I feel like I will achieve my fitness goals now there's no extra skin in the way. I can slowly start back into my exercise regimen which makes me very very happy. Even though my shoulders and arms feel softer than two weeks ago and of course I have lost a little tone, it's not so bad, not as bad as I thought as you can see in the pictures I still have some tone in my arms. What a relief! I am truly excited to slowly get back into the swing of things though I have to admit.everything is healing up nicely, no infections are weird things going on just smooth and steady healing, getting better each day. I will say that I kind of felt weird the other day when I was sucking in my stomach a little bit and the difference between where the tummy tuck meats, the feeling above and the feeling below it's rather strange it doesn't quite feel like one unit yet and that was bizarre. But other than that I couldn't be happier with my results. I love my surgeon and he is so skilled and so kind. I would do this all again in a heartbeat! Updated on 31 Oct 2014: Started exercise three days ago.,ahhh...I feel like I am living again. Energy is back and I feel fine. If I go without my corset like I did today, I do feel a little puffiness in my lower belly. But my breasts feel fine and everything else feels good. I think I'm giving about 85% in my workouts, which is fine because very soon I will be back to 110%. I am so happy with my new body! Updated on 7 Nov 2014: Hi everyone! Can't believe a month has already passed. I'm healing well, still have my visible lines, obviously...but getting better I trust...lol. Interestingly enough, not feeling nearly as sexy as I did before... I love the way I look...don't get me wrong...but I feel like my libido plummeted recently when it used to be freaking sky high! Lol Maybe I just got rusty with 3 weeks off... Haha I'm back with my crazy a** workouts. 1.5 hours challenging my partner to burn 1000 calories in that time...I'm doing it but I notice some swelling too afterward...so gonna tone it down a bit. Also, have not gotten back into my weight lifting yet. Just going arms with 10lb dumbbells used to do 25 before surgery. Now 10 wears me out after 15 reps...lol...lame! ANYWAY!!! I do love my new look...just need to get my sexy groove back I guess. Doesn't help when my partners a little scared he will hurt something... Haha...yeah...scared is not so sexy I guess....shrugging my shoulders...
I have never written any reviews for any doctors I went to, but in this case I will take my time to do it and you should take your time to read it. I started my search for a surgeon about a year ago. Just like you, I went through enormous amount of sources, blogs, reviews, comments, recommendations, pros and cons et cetera. I went through so much material that at some point I felt like a medical student. I reside in New York, where there is an extremely big selection of 5 star doctors. But too much of a choice is as bad as no choice at all. And all of them were the same asking at least $500 for a consultation and then tens of thousands of dollars for the procedure I wanted. Yes, I do live in New York, but I am neither a celebrity nor a millionaire. I didn’t need an extreme makeover, I just wanted a simple rhinoplasty that will correct my nose and make me feel more confident about myself and the way I look (I did not have any breathing issues or broken nose problems). And this is when I decided to expand my search to New Jersey area. I found Dr. Peck through this realself website. His location was not the closest to New York, but I decided to contact them anyway. I shoot a short e-mail at about 10 pm and got an almost immediate response. Next morning I contacted his assistant and scheduled my appointment. I was on a very tight schedule, so timing was my biggest concern, but his staff was so good and understanding, that we made it work. My initial consultation was great. I got all the answers, Dr. Peck was honest with me and explained me what to expect and what not, what he will be able to do and what he won’t and what is his view and opinion about my situation. He made me feel very comfortable, all his staff is so warm and friendly that you feel like you are on a regular check-up appointment and not making a decision about a surgery on your face. So I made up my mind and decided to proceed with Dr. Peck. He was ready to work with me on my tight schedule and performed my procedure on the date that worked out just perfect for me. I had rhinoplasty and otoplasty at the same time. His staff was extremely professional and everybody was very pleasant and polite. At least one person was with me throughout all the time. I still remember that nurse who was with me while I was getting ready for my surgery and waiting for my anesthesia. She became my best friend for that day. I got everything I needed before my procedure and was communicated all possible outcomes and consequences. I also got Dr’s personal cell phone number, so in case of anything I had a direct contact with him. After the surgery I felt horrible. I am a skinny girl and had problems with getting off anesthesia. Dr’s staff and anesthesiologist stayed with me throughout the entire time I needed to wake up after my surgery (even though it took me way longer than in their usual practice). They were very supportive and proficient. Next day I didn’t feel any better. Instead, I started throwing up everything I had and didn’t have in my stomach. I wasn’t able to even take a sip of water, forget about the painkillers. So I got scared and called the doctor’s cell phone. He answered my call right away (even though it was on Saturday) and listened to all my concerns and problems. He called the nearest pharmacy in my location and in half an hour my relative picked up the medicine that brought me back to life. Oh my God at that moment I already started thinking that I made a right choice with this doctor, because his involvement into your case and proficiency and readiness to take care of a problem right away on the go means a lot. He is a true professional who knows exactly what to do. Everything from that date went exactly as I was told by the doctor and his staff. At least one person was calling me once a day following up on my recovery. My bruises were very small. After going through pictures on this web site I honestly expected at least half of my face turn navy blue or green. But it didn’t happen. Dr. Peck did an amazing job and after taking off all the bandates (don’t forget that I also had an otoplasty), it was almost unnoticeable that I’ve had a surgery on my face only a week ago. Do not expect to see immediate results. Due to the major swallowing that unfortunately comes with every single surgery, you won’t be able to tell the results of the procedure you just got done. I was passionate and gave it some time. And in few months I started to see how much my face has changed. Dr. Peck did exactly what I wanted. Every single time I see myself in a mirror, I thank Dr. Peck for the face I have now. The shape of my nose is so natural, that nobody can ever tell that I had a nose job. And my ears look like they’ve always been close to my head. It’s been 7 months since my surgery and I feel beautiful, happy and very confident. I was a pretty girl before, but now I am absolutely in love with myself. I can’t stop thanking Dr. Peck for giving me my new me. He is an amazing doctor and worth every single minute and dollar you spend. He and his team will take care of you from the first minute of your call. I highly recommend his office to everybody I know. It’s a 5+ star doctor and I hope that my story will be helpful to you to make a decision towards being a more beautiful and happy person. Good luck!
The most important factors for a successful outcome are the reputation and experience of your surgeon. In 28 years of practice, I only perform closed rhinoplasty and have a very high satisfaction rate. Based on one picture, you are a good candidate for a closed rhinoplasty. Best of luck!
I have used Sculptra for over 15 years without a problem with keloids. Please seek a board certified physician with experience. Best
In my practice, I do not use pads beneath the compression garment. Please ask your surgeon. Sutures are usually removed at 1 or 2 weeks after surgery depending on the type of suture closure. Best
Gynecomastia can be associated with firm fibrous tissue or soft fatty tissue. There is certainly asymmetry between your left and right chest wall. Please seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a consultation. Best
You may have an umbilical hernia or ventral wall hernia. Both can be easily repaired with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Please seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best