After years of wanting a breast augmentation but hesitant due to general anesthesia fears, I became increasingly interested after learning some doctors are now performing this procedure under local anesthesia. It was the same seamless method I had used for my wisdom teeth removal and my balloon sinuplasty. I was concerned how it would apply to such a large area however. Gartner Plastic Surgery, a NJ practice I found upon further research, gave me assurance and comfort that it was possible. The doctor's regular social media live streams and YouTube videos made the procedure look like a breeze. I was ready to find someone local! Except, little did I know, finding a doctor to perform the procedure in this way would be nearly impossible. I must've called every practice within a 4 hour radius of Austin - with each practice trying to convince me to go the general anesthesia route. Unfortunately, this is a procedure I would never consider under general anesthesia, or any procedure for that matter. The exception being a life threatening situation of course. I'm not comfortable with the risk, past experience, and the fact that I have sleep apnea (although I learned doctor thoughts differ on the sleep apnea and general anesthesia topic). It was important that I insured the doctor was a board certified plastic surgeon, perform surgery in a quad ASF accredited surgery center, had no malpractice cases on record and good reviews [and/or gallery I liked]. When I was nearly ready to call it quits and schedule my surgery in New Jersey, I stumbled upon Personique, a practice I had no yet called! I was initially worried that they claimed to perform the procedure under local anesthesia just to get me in the door. I was so happy to learn that was not the case upon my consultation! It was in fact the only method they used for their surgeries. But, I was left concerned at the lack of reviews and before and after photos. I was conflicted between having found a doctor close to home who's a board certified plastic surgeon and performs the surgery under local anesthesia in a quad asf accredited center, but has little to no reviews versus just going to NJ and meeting all my criteria check marks. I ended up taking a gamble on the good reviews and gallery criteria, chose to stay close to home and scheduled with Dr. Randy Buckspan. Updated on 7 May 2019: My pre op stats: 5'7, 135lbs, 36/38A, size 6, breastfed two daughters. Plan: Go big, but try to stay natural. Implant choice: Mentor MemoryGel smooth round moderate plus 450CC in each breast. A breast lift would be a plus, but not required - yet. I really appreciated the fact that Dr. Buckspan or Inna (consultant) wasn't trying to upsell additional procedures. Updated on 11 May 2019: The healing process has been ridiculously smooth. The claims that wisdom teeth removal recovery holds more discomfort than a breast augmentation holds 100% truth based on my experience and pain threshold. I used regular tylenol once the day after surgery. The implants are sitting high as expected. I was given a compression band to help them settle in at my one week post op appointment. Updated on 14 Jun 2019: I don't think the sizers are accurate. If you find a size you like, I recommend adding at least 50cc's to that size. I only went up 25cc from the sizer I liked (425cc) thinking it'd help since implants get a little smooshed, but I wish I'd gone up at least 75cc. I went with 450cc, which probably should've been 500cc at least, to resemble the sizer I liked. Just something to note, but always consider the suggestion and opinion of your board certified plastic surgeon.
I have seen all types of doctors for all types of procedures, he is one of the best cosmetic surgeons I have come across with. Very skilled and accountable. I had my primary rhinoplasty with him. He's not only a great surgeon he is a great individual too.
Hated my brow and low eyelids. Everytime I went in for botox my eyelids just seemed to sag more. I also had a lower lift with the tightening of the chin folds because I didn't want the jowels and the second chin. The procedure was relatively pain free. I didn't have to take any post meds besides Tylenol. I was able to go out within about a week and back to work within 10 days. I worked from home the Monday after surgery the previous Tuesday. I am very happy with the results and I believe the brow lift will pay for itself since I hope not to need botox possibly ever again.
I am 39 years old, 138lbs, 5'2" tall - have 2 kids delivered via c-section. Been wanting a TT for years. Surgery scheduled for next week! (Getting very excited!) I have seen so many good results on this site. I hope to also have positive results! I have a large scar (approx 8 inches) on my upper abdomen and a couple drain scars on my right side flanks from a surgery I had in 1991. PS advised to only do minimal lipo on upper ab area and no lipo on flanks due to the scars. Wants to preserve the blood flow to the skin in those areas. I am anxious about the results since we can't so as much lipo.... :-/ If u have any special tips on recovery (things I should get, etc...) please let me know! Only a few days to go! Updated on 30 Dec 2014: So far pain u by too bad. Sleeping not the day with potty breaks in between. .. can't liii lrt. Ecit'd to see. : - Will post oivs when I can../ Updated on 1 Jan 2015: So, I am 2 days,PO and feel pretty good. Slept most the entire day on day 1. Back hurts from huntching over. Have to wear CG for 6 weeks. Haven't seen results yet. Anxious. Hope it was worth it! Can't wait to see! Let me know if u have ideas to help with the back pain. Updated on 3 Jan 2015: So I am 4 days PO. The abdominal pain has not been bad at all for me. The worse part is the back pain. Feel tight in the abs but that is it... I get more mobile every day though. I started taking extra strength Tylenol during the day when needed and only take the perscription pain meds at night so it can help me sleep better due to the back pain. No BM yet but hopefully sometime today. I took some Dulcolax yesterday so we shall see. Still have not seen my results. My post op appt is scheduled for Tuesday. I get tempted to unzip the CG and take a look but my husband keeps telling me I need to follow the instructions and not mess with it.. Good thing it is cool weather and I am not getting sweaty and stinky.. :-). Will post pics ASAP. I thought the CG would be tighter but it doesn't feel too tight. I seem to be able to breathe and move just fine in it. I look flat in the CG so hopefully the same or better results will appear once it is removed and swelling goes down. Thanks for all the encouragement from all the real selfers! Updated on 4 Jan 2015: My doc appt is in 2 more days and I wasn't supposed to take my CG off until then but I really need to sponge bathe and run the garment through the quick cycle in the wash.. I put one of those waist girdles on while my CG was in the wash and dry.. Sooooo I got a peek and took some day 5 pics! Of course I am still hunched over and I assume there is swelling but I am happy with what I see so far! I assume it will continue to get better! you can also see how high my old surgery scar was before compared to where it is now. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY! Thanks to God :-) Updated on 4 Jan 2015: Updated on 6 Jan 2015: Today is my 1st post op appt. Hope to get drains removed and get better pics! I tried to go to the store yesterday, (Victoria Secret semi-annual sale....gosh) and it was a bit difficult. Lines were long and I was ready to go! Store workers kept asking me if I was ok, I guess b/c my hunched over old lady walk and look on my face! After I got home my boys were making me laugh so much when we were hanging out and watching TV. It hurt so bad! I hope I didn't bust a stitch inside! The fun and time with my boys was priceless though... Hopefully more pics to come this afternoon (fingers crossed)! Updated on 6 Jan 2015: Today was my 1 week follow up and I was able to have my drains removed. The doc was real happy with the progress and very happy that my skin where my old surgery scar is remained very healthy and undamaged by the procedure... So I am posting some pics from today. Still happy with the results but I did what I should not have done.....I tried some of my "thighter" jeans on and they were still very tight, maybe even a bit more than before. My tummy is definitely flatter but I guess I expected to fit into my tight clothes right away. Hopefully as I continue to heal more I will continue to see better results. Again, still happy with the flatter tummy..... Updated on 7 Jan 2015: Felt cruddy all day today.. Not as much pain but nausea. No fever or anything... I actually haven't felt nauseous at all through this experience... Wonder if it is related to having the drains removed? Having trouble falling to sleep tonight too. Ug! Hope tomorrow is better! Updated on 17 Jan 2015: So I am 18 days post op. I can't wait until I don't have to wear a compression garment with the foam every day! It is hard to find clothes in my closet that will cover the CG and foam! I feel so fat wearing the foam piece! Because my scar tissue I didn't have the foam for extra compression the first week b/c PS wanted to see how my scared skin would respond first. He had me start wearing it on Tuesday when I went in for my 2 week appt. I did have fluid that needed to be drained. I felt so much better after he drained it! I could see the clear difference in the size of my tummy too. It just shrunk after the draining. I need to post some more pics... May do that today after I shower.. I am finally laying and sleeping more normal at night. I am a stomach sleeper and I can't sleep on my stomach yet but I can lay flatter on my back and also on my side. So ready to start exercising again too! I will discuss timing with my PS this week at my 3 week appt. I feel like I can start but I sometimes forget it has only been 2 weeks since a major procedure and I need to give my body time... Updated on 17 Jan 2015: Updated on 23 Jan 2015: I am getting compncerned about my belly button. It seems very small. You can see this in the 18 day post op pics. It's not getting better. Basically only a tip will fit in it now... My next appt is Thursday... I hope there is an easy way to correct... Let me know if anyone in Realself land has experienced this issue after TT. So bummed about it right now..... :-( Updated on 3 Feb 2015: so I'm exactly 5 weeks post op today. Attached are my pics. I haven't been eating well I need to do a better job about watching what I eat so that I don't gain a bunch of weight. I can't wait till I can start exercising. I've already started light walking but that's about it. Hopefully another week or so and I can start exercising again. Updated on 8 Mar 2015: It has been a while since I posted. This Tuesday I will be 10 weeks post op. I almost forgot how long it has been. I am still happy with my results but I haven't watched what I eat as much as I did prior so I know I am not as happy as I could be. Sometimes I look bloated and a little pregnant like, but I think it might still be a little swelling plus a little weight gain ... I started exercising again a few weeks ago but I really need to eat better. I am about 1lb heavier today then before the surgery.. :-( That is about 3-4lbs more than after the surgery.. I think that weight is now in my upper abs, thighs, and butt. My husband said I was nuts... :-) I will try and post pics by Tuesday.. My goal is now to drop about 10-15 lbs. Ideally I think I would like to be 125ish with more muscle mass/tone and less body fat.. Updated on 10 Mar 2015: Here they are. These are night time pucs so typically a little more bloated or swollen. Also, still 1 pound heavier than before... :-( Updated on 15 Aug 2015: Here are some pics about 7.5 months post op. Updated on 30 Apr 2019: thought I would add my pictures and update 4.5 years later.. Tummy tuck in Dec 2014 Liposuction in 2016 I have gained a little and lost a little but overall consistent at working out and eating better. 100% happy with my decision for TT and Lipo but TT and Lipo alone won't get me or keep me where I want to be. it takes life changes and dedication to a healthy lifestyle.
My rhinoplasty process was very comfortable and I was confident with my decision throughout the whole process. Dr. Buckspan thoroughly explained what he thought was needed to be done to my nose. I'm waiting for my follow up this week, I have yet to see my new nose, but i can already tell it looks amazing!! Updated on 9 Oct 2014: I got my cast off about a week ago and the results looked fabulous right off the bat! As the days passed the swelling did increase a little but, since I very little to begin with, it wasn't too bad. My swelling has since gone down and all that is swollen is now my tip. However I returned to work rather quickly after my surgery, which I do not recommend at all, and none of my coworkers or customers can tell all the swelling has yet to subside. Updated on 9 Oct 2014: I wish I would have asked for a longer time off of work after surgery. Although my swelling and pain was not horrible, I would have really appreciated some time to myself for a longer period of time. I also feel rather drained physically and mentally. I would highly recommend taking at the very least two weeks off of work to fully recuperate. Updated on 27 Oct 2014: I get so many compliments on my nose, I'm so happy and in love with my results. I'd forget I've had surgery if it weren't for the mirror reflecting my perfect and symmetrical nose. Updated on 27 Oct 2014:
I workout and eat healthy. I have 4 kids and breastfed all of them. My body was demolished. No amount of exercise would get rid of my tummy pooch and my breast were like flat cupcakes. This was my gift to myself after finishing grad school. It was well worth the cost and discomfort. I love my results. Updated on 6 Sep 2014: I returned back to work after 5 weeks off. I am experiencing significant swelling. When I apply pressure to one side of my tummy I can see the liquid rippling all the way to the other side. I've developed burning pain near both hip bones and obliques that doesn't decrease in severity even with pain meds. This is the first time my tummy tuck has hurt. Most of my pain & tightness had been from the BA/BL but that resolved around week 4. I'm so miserable I just don't know how I can continue to work. I'd hate to lose my job over this. Updated on 6 Sep 2014: I contacted Dr. Buckspan this evening (Saturday) & told him I had significant swelling that was causing pain. I looked 3 months pregnant, I had burning pain in my hip areas, and was just miserable. He immediately told me to meet him at his office. Once there he removed about 6 oz of fluid. Talk about immediate relief! I'm still sore from the swelling and he prescribed antibiotics because it looks like I may be getting an infection. I'll be happy when I'm completely healed. Still worth it, but I never imagined I'd still be in such discomfort almost 6 weeks out :( Updated on 18 Sep 2014: It has been 7 weeks now and I'm feeling about 90% of what my energy level was. I no longer feel tired during work and have started yoga. I did Bikram yoga yesterday and it was amazing. My ab tightness limited some of the back extensions, but I modified. My abs still get tight if I stay flexed too long, but standing and striving alleviates that. The swelling after work is minimal and I started wearing compression socks which greatly minimized the leg swelling. I haven't started weight training however yoga uses body weight so I've been sore all over. I'm still wearing my compression garment because of the severity of my last seroma as a preventative measure. I'm scheduled for my 8 week follow-up next week. My breast also feel great, no tightness, and they are dropping nicely. Updated on 15 Oct 2014: I haven't updated in awhile. Since my surgery on 7/29/14 I have developed a persistent seroma. It's seems like every two weeks I'm having to go in and get drained. These nuisances are painful and inconvenient. I had to leave work today and travel to my PS to get drained. Luckily one of my patients canceled otherwise I would've had to of waited until tomorrow:( My PS said that if this doesn't resolve soon he will have to insert a drain. If the drain fails to resolve the seroma then he will have to open me up to excise the seroma scar tissue. I'm so stressed out. The thought of having my abdomen opened is so disheartening. He wants me to lay horizontal as much as possible and limit my activity. The problem is I'm a PHYSICAL therapist with a full patient load and my job is very PHYSICAL lol. I still don't regret my choice, BUT that may change if I have to have surgery. Whoosh me luck. BTW my breast feel and look amazing so that's a plus.
I'm a mother of a 6 yr old and a 2 yr old. I breast fed the first but was unable to with the second. The first one did enough damage lol. I'm 5'5 150lbs. I've always wanted to increase my breast size and i figured now would be the best time to do it! My origional cup size is a 34 small c. I decided on 650 cc saline, smooth texture, moderate profile,complete submuscular. Updated on 27 Jun 2014: The 1st day after surgery was pretty good because I still has some pain meds still left inside from the surgery. The 2nd, 3rd and today the 4th have been the worse so far. I'm taking my meds ontime. Wearing my chest strap. And trying to take it easy. My bruising has gradually gotten worse over those few days. I'm waiting for my breasts to drop and fluff. I'm so anxious and curious to find out what the actual size will be. I'm pretty sure the bruising I've gotten is because I have a 2 yr old son. I havent had to lift hiim but I've had to keep him from throwing himself off the couch. I'm not sure if I remembered to say tthe implants were over filled to 7pm each. Updated on 28 Jun 2014: Still sore. And this band around my chest is starting to get annoying. I'm loving they way the look immediately after taking the band off, but than the implants float up. The only pain I'm having is my nipples are sensitive, and around the bottom of my breasts where I have bruising. I went with my husband last night to see him drag race his car and wanted to wear a cute tank top but I had to keep hiding that dang strap lol Updated on 28 Jun 2014: Decided to take the compression strap and bra off to let them breath. They kind if look lopsided, but not really. I don't know. I'm happy tho. Updated on 5 Jul 2014: At my one week post op appt, I think my dr told me my bra was just there to cover my nipples because of sensitivity. They haven't been really sensitive and honestly I hate bras. So since thay day I have gone without a bra. Tonight as I lay in bed I was reading through the post op care instructions and it said to sleep upright wearing the post surgical bra for 4-6 weeks......... I didn't do that. I've gone almost a full week without a bra on, day and night.... I'm slightly in shock, thinking, hoping I haven't messed up anything. I've been sleeping upright the whole time and on my back. My boobs look really good and feel pretty soft. I decided tonight I wanted to find my bra and sleep on my side. But after this confusion, I put my bra on and proped myself up lol I really hope it wasn't my imagination when I heard the dr say the bra wasn't needed. Cause it will be really crappy if for some reason that makes and nd difference in my results. I'm sure it's an over reaction, but I think I'm gonna call on Monday and just make sure :) Updated on 25 Jan 2016: I got my implants in June of 2014. Im still happy with them but there are a few weird things happening. The go away when I lay down. My stretch marks are huge! I can feel the edges and port on my Rt side significantly more than the left and the Rt sits lower and isn't full on top at all. I'm considering having silicone put in eventually. But today I feel kinda crappy about my lopsided, stretch marked covered, wonky boobs. They look good but dont feel good to the touch. I posted embarrassing pictures. Also, the red marks are from switching laundry soap and scratching them. Which is probably why Im not liking my boobs a little more than normal today. Updated on 25 Jan 2016: The wonky pictures
I've always wanted to get a breast augmentation as long as I could remember. I'm 21 years old and underwent my a breast augmentation for my 21st birthday. Best decision I've ever made and if I could without a doubt I'd do it all over again. I went into Personique and had a free consultation, I got approved for a care credit card and booked my surgery. I'm due for my 6 month post-op here in a few weeks and I can't express enough how happy I am with the results.
After being an A/B my whole life and not happy about it,I had My first BA under the muscle 1 of 2 and am very happy that I finally took that step to become proportionate with the rest of my body i'm now 8 months post op,and am preparing for My final BA I do consider My mentor style 2000 moderate plus 550 min 650 max, filled to 600cc as a stepping stone to go larger.So I don't care about voiding the warranty,I want to find a Surgeon who will overfill them another 600cc's or more and is comfortable doing so and then after they settle, would help me find 1200 to 1600 custom silicone for My final BA. So the question is can it be done and who can help? Updated on 11 Feb 2011:
In less than 48 hrs I will have my tummy tuck+liposuction. This will be my first surgery ever on my body and I'm beyond nervous! I have it scheduled with Personique here in Austin on Monday morning and I'm hopeful for a beautiful nice flat tummy! I'm a 37 yr old mother that had a son at 15 yrs old. I can't even blame the way I look on him anymore, lol...I guess the lack of exercise and bad eating left my stomach to be stretched out to the max with an extra pouch hanging like a momma kangaroo :/ and I've been living with this extra baggage of a stomach since I first gave birth which was over 21 yrs ago! I have faith in God that He will bless the staff and the Drs hands to make my dreams of a nice flat stomach into a reality finally. I want to be able to spend the second chapter of my life as a confident woman. I'm ready to slip on some blue jeans with a nice top and not worry about the bulge that I can't hide but everyone can see. I'm in the final countdown to a new me!!! Updated on 22 Jun 2014: I didn't sleep well last night, I tossed and turned thinking about tomorrow. My mind won't stop racing of the surgery, the outcome, and everything in between. The more I read and research on here I start second guessing, like maybe I should've chose this or that Dr. Ugh I always over analyze situations! Anyhow I just keep in my faith,that's what keeps me going. I asked God for guidance prior to this, I asked him if this is for me please make a way but if it's not then close that door. God really blessed me, He truly knows the desires of ones heart. I've waited a lifetime for this opportunity and I want to look in the mirror and crack a smile when I look at my body as a whole. I'm the type of woman that focuses on other ladies torso/stomachs when they walk by bc I long to have that flat stomach. I guess you can say I'm obsessed with looking at the frame of a woman's midsection bc I lack self confidence in that department. Ok, I think y'all get what I mean, right? Haha, anyhow my stats are the following. I'm 5'3, 184 pounds Latina, and I wear a size 15. Honestly I think my boobs really been saving me all these years (38 D) because they even out my body appearance, thankfully. Ok, so next I will post some before pics bc I know that's a must and that's why we all come in here too, we need the proof. Updated on 22 Jun 2014: Well here is ALL of me, soon to be gone! 12 hrs away! Lord knows I've waited a lifetime for this to happen :) TYJ for making this possible! Updated on 22 Jun 2014: This is so surreal, I've been enjoying most of the day, mt hubby had cleaned the entire house and prepared our bedroom which he's now referring to as the hospital room LOL. He is so thoughtful and considerate, he even put bottles of water on the night stand in advance. Sometimes I think he's more excited about this surgery more than me! My sister and nephew came by and gave me a card and balloon for tomorrow, she knows how long I've wanted this and is my personal cheerleader. Honestly I just want to get thru this bc I'm over analyzing everything right now and how I will feel in the morning. Oh but when I took those pics earlier and looked at them I was like oh hell yea I need to kick this excitement into full gear! So cheers to me bc this day momma is hours away from being a HOT momma! Wooo hoooo! Updated on 22 Jun 2014: Too much going on Updated on 23 Jun 2014: It's the day! Just took my shower with the soap/scrub the Dr gave me and smell like a walking medicine woman lol. I woke up and spoke to God and asked Him to guide the Dr and the staff hands to sculpt me to something beyond beautiful! I'm ready for this procedure to be behind me as a distant memory and start enjoying life with a new loving me. Ok so please send prayers my way this morning! I'm off to the Dr office now! To be continued... :D. Ps I'm super scared and nervous ! Updated on 23 Jun 2014: Just got marked up on my stomach for the surgery but my blood pressure is sky high due to my nerves so I'm pretty much laying here until it drops :( I need to let Go and let God! He didn't bring me this far for nothing! Keep y'all posted, I need to focus on happy thoughts! Updated on 27 Jun 2014: Sorry ladies,I've been in recovery mode all week and taking things slowly as they come. Surgery was Monday, I was the second client to be seen and Overall I did well in surgery, I was told they removed 5 lbs of skin and quite a bit of liposuction was done to my abdomen, and approximately 3300 cc's of fat was removed? (I may be wrong if that number sounds off). I took the pain meds for 3 days and decided to opt out from taking them. I felt like they were making me loopy and giving me weird dreams. The hardest part right now is not being able to do much for myself. I don't like relying or asking for help. The nurse said the Dr reconstructed my abdominal muscles and it hurts to the core. The pain feels like I've bit hit by a truck and have done a million and one crunches. I haven't cried, but happy tears do roll down my face because all though I haven't seen my results, I am so happy that God blessed me to be here today to feel the pain and know that I'm still breathing and full of life. As for moving around, oh it's such a challenge lol I come up with creative ways from shifting, rolling, praying, and turning into different positions. I have 3 yorkies dogs, and they give me strange looks as I'm trying to get up from bed. I swear they must know I've been thru something bc they have not left my side since Monday. Today I feel like I'm able to walk a little more with strength. I would say I went from snail status to turtle status in the walking and movement department lol. I'm so anxious to see what's underneath this girdle and what my stomach looks like. The 2 drains have been as they should be coming along, it's not a big deal, just gotta drain them. So Monday the drains get removed and then the big reveal that I've waited a lifetime for. I'm hopeful and praying for the best! If a God is for me,then who can be against me?! God is so good, He has made all this possible! Updated on 27 Jun 2014: Side view Updated on 27 Jun 2014: Pic 2 Updated on 10 Jul 2014: So, I have been going thru a lot of nothing to a whole lot of everything. First off I can say that the first week after surgery was mainly sleeping and tons of bed rest. My body was so exhausted and at times I would become frustrated and depressed because I was unable to see my results but more so it was that I dislike having to depend on others to help me. I wanted to walk around, but I really couldn't. It is true though, I walked like an old lady hunched over the entire week, I am just now 2 and a half weeks later starting to straighten my back as I walk. As for the results, I actually am in LOVE with my body and yes all though I am swollen, I just know that it gets better from here and I cant even imagine how my body will look once I am completely healed. I look at myself in the mirror every day now before I jump in the shower and I just smile and stare at my stomach which then brings tears of happiness in the corners of my eyes because I cant believe how blessed I am from God to have this life long dream come true. I have never been one to like the gym at ALL but the crazy thing is that I am very motivated to get back in the gym and toning up all the other areas in need. I went to a follow up Dr appt yesterday and I still have fluids in my body that the drains did not take all out. I was only suppose to have the drains in for 1 week but I had to keep them in for an extra 3 days because I still had quite a bit of fluids and apparently I still do, a week later. He was able to take some fluids out thru a needle yesterday but said there was still some left in me he was unable to get out. He said that he would try again next week but if not, the fluids would just dissolve in my body over time. I am and have remained 14 lbs less from my surgery date which is awesome because they said that normally because of the fluids people tend to gain weight and I have lost some and hopefully it stays that way :) I am still wearing this body girdle that I am so over with! I wish I didn't have to wear this ting especially since its summer time and I live in Texas where it is SUPER caliente/HOT! But, I am half way there and I know this will pass and soon this will be a thing of the past! I will post pictures tonight of my "new body under construction" haha..until then, whomever is reading this-you will see me later! Updated on 16 Jul 2014: Ok so this week had some ups and downs for me. I will start off with the negative, so I went to my follow up appointment and have gained 7 freakin pounds in one week! I wanted to cry! Has anyone else experienced this rapid weight gain in 7 days?! The Dr told me not to worry about it nor pay attention to the scale, unless I'm binge eating, which I'm not..but I have been consuming lots of carbs and starches lately. I'm feeling like it's really just hormonal or emotional eating. My stomach had been feeling tight and bloated all last week, and the Dr removed 8 ounces of fluid from me,so there was reason behind that tightness I felt. As I was checking out the nurse told me that some peoples weight fluctuate due to the changes of the surgery, regardless I think I'm just going to be more mindful as to what I put in my mouth. Ok so the positive is I can actually walk and stand up straight again. Woo hoo! I don't run out of breath or get as tired as I did these last 2 weeks. Last night I tried on some swim suits that I only dreamed of would fit me this same time last year. We'll I tried them on and He'll yeah they fit and looked so amazing on me. My husband was also so happy for me that he bought me a brand new swim suit off ebay last night lol ok so I will post the pics that I promised to last time. Here I go...
A breast augmentation with a lift will give you the volume and shape you desire. With widely spaced breasts, I have found that implants placed over the muscle (and under the breasts) will allow the breasts and their cleavage to move closer together. If under the muscle, implants will have a tendency to be pushed out to the sides by the inner edge of the muscles which is attached to the breast bone. After an examination, your plastic surgeon can tell you what is best for you.
FaceTite with a platysmaplasty may be perfect for you! The two bands are taken care of with the platysmaplasty which brings them together to eliminate the separation and tighten the neck muscles. FaceTite is a minimally invasive treatment to melt fat (if you have any) and tighten the skin at the same time. This combination is the solution for early changes seen in the neck and face. After an examination, your plastic surgeon can make a recommendation for you.
Most likely your concerns are related to the usual post-surgical healing with swelling and under the skin changes. The eyelids are very thin and the muscles weak, so a little swelling can really hold them back and make them puffy. A suture is often placed along the outer edge of the lower eyelid to hold the muscle tight, so you may be seeing the suture knots at the corner of you eye. It is also possible to have a bit more inflammation than normal that aggravates the healing process. In addition, it is not unusual for one side to be more irritated than the other! Your plastic surgeon should examine you and can then make an expert diagnosis and recommendation.
Yes, there are a variety of non-invasive treatments to reduce fat - either natural or transferred fat. You have mentioned several. All should be used very cautiously and slowly to get just "the right amount" to disappear and not overdue it. Some of the transferred fat will not survive and will naturally go away. You need to wait at least 12 months to be sure you are treating what has survived. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and he can help you achieve your goals.
Yes, a tip rhinoplasty certainly can be done with local anesthesia only. The use of local anesthesia is universally used for rhinoplasty. The twilight or general anesthesia is only used to allow painless injection of the local anesthesia, as well as to reduce anxiety and keep you comfortably still during the procedure. There are different forms of twilight anesthesia, also, so a little bit of sedation might be fine for you. Your plastic surgeon can help you after a consultation and examination.
