I have lost 175 pounds with the help of a RNY gastric bypass in 2002. I have also had 3 c-sections. I am 5'8", currently 155 pounds. It is my goal to weigh 140 pounds before surgery. I need to repair my arms, breasts (lift with augmentation), tummy, and thighs. Can these areas all be taken care of in one surgery like the Mommy Makeover, or should I expect to need separate upper and lower body lifts?
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December 25, 2018
Answer: Mommy Makeover Following Major Weight Loss
Pain pumps are not necessary. But they can slightly improve the post operative pain. 95% of my patients do not use pain pumps or long acting local anesthetics and do just fine. The pain after a tummy tuck is not quite as bad as most people tend to think it will be. You certainly will be sore for...
Quite a few plastic surgeons perform charity work. But I have never heard of any doing so for cosmetic patients. Most plastic surgeons donate their time and resources helping with reconstructive procedures such as cleft lip/palate, burn injuries, congenital deformities, and disaster relief, to...
There is no “normal” when it comes to removal of drains after tummy tuck surgery. In other words, different plastic surgeons have different criteria when it comes to timing for drain removal. Best to check with your own plastic surgeon who knows your situation best and is responsible for you...