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Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift (No Implants) and Lipo Bra Roll
UPDATED FROM Violet1983
22 days post
3 WEEKS POST-OP
WORTH IT$12,000
Staples and stitches ALL OUT, wound tape ALL OFF. One more week with binder and I can switch to Spanx. Finally functional (sort of)! Still stuck in a slouch to protect my problem spot and give my skin time to stretch, but can finally go for a short walk, cook an easy dinner, do (very) light housework, and work from my home office. Results slowly but surely improving-my scar has turned red but I learned that it is part of the process. I have just started using Scar Away Silicone tape. I am usually allergic to adhesive, but so far the silicone tape feels good. I feel more secure/comfortable with it on because it makes me feel protected without the annoyance of regular tape. I’ll keep everyone posted on how it works. As far as meds, I take 1 Hydrocodone per day (half in morning, half in afternoon), half a soma once a day (if needed-not everyday), and sometimes Tylenol PM (because I still have to sleep inclined with pillows under my knees to protect the 3.5 inch section of my incision that is still healing ????). More than I expected, but I’m not gonna beat myself up about it. I get a little better everyday, so I’m gonna have to just deal with this one day at a time...
UPDATED FROM Violet1983
17 days post
2 WEEKS POST-OP PHOTOS
Everybody heals differently, but this is where I’m at.
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UPDATED FROM Violet1983
17 days post
2 WEEKS POST-OP PART TWO: HEALING
Incredible. With the exception of 3.5 inches of incision at my pubic hair, all of my incisions are as thin as paper cuts. I don’t know hoe Colgrove did it. Some parts of which are all ready barely visible at two weeks. I'll post pics, but ignore the bruising and adhesive gunk. Also note: the scars look darker in my photos than in reality. My boobs are still high and a little squared off. I'm sure it'll take at least a couple of months for them to round-out. The right one needed a small amount of lipo for symmetry before the lift, so it's temporarily higher/harder and more sore than the left. My belly button is still healing but it looks amazing. For 2 weeks, it was outlined in black stitches so close together that they looked like they were put there by a sewing a machine. When Robin removed them, it looked as if there was no surgery. I don't believe it will scar at all. That said, as a result of my tight skin (and possibly rushed mobility), the 3.5 inch center of my incision is healing slowly and messily. It looked scary and I posted a pic of it as a question on Realself, but the doctors told me to quit trippin. I’m not worried anymore because it's healing quickly. So far, the results are exceeding my expectations.


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I have a body very similar to the one you had. I need TT, lipo and breast repair. I am scared of adding silicone to my body but I am not sure how a lift only will work.