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My Mommy Makeover Adventure and Birthday Present - Bal Harbour, FL

UPDATED FROM nubianqn
10 months post

10 month post op tummy tuck

$8,000
I can't believe, it has been already 10 month post op surgery. Still stuck in swell hell mode with any type of activity. Pretty active person, any significant weight gain, semi clean diet, love life w/ hubby great;) Everything is will in place in while.

Find an answer from old question on the forum, about the swollen part. And find it interesting.

The area right above the stitch line in the lower tummy will stay swollen longer, and will seem puffy long after the rest of your tummy is looking great. Expect the area above the stitch line to very slowly improve over 12 -18 months.

I'll check with my ps on my 1 year post op about this swelling going beyond month after the operation.

I wish you a good luck in your tummy tuck planning or recovery.

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Ary Krau, MD, FACS

Ary Krau, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I choose Ary Krau, MD, for his years of expertise, clean record, friendly staff, reasonable price, detail oriented plastic surgeon, patience to explain me the procedure and understanding what I wanted from it. The BIG plus as well, it's not far from my home.

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Thanks for sharing. I was recommended to see Dr Krau. I have been considering a few different Drs and you are one of the few who have posted pics here. For that I thank you.
Yes, thank you for this detailed review. Your review with pictures has influenced my decision to seek a consult with this doctor :) Hope you're doing very well.
Thank you very much. Good luck in your surgeon shopping and any decision making for your TT;)
I'm thinking about going with Dr. Ary. If you don't mind sharing some of the anesthesia procedures. I'm nervous
How did you get such a low price? I just got my quote for a Mommy Make over from Dr. Krau amd it was $16k!!!
UPDATED FROM nubianqn
3 months post

Next week 3 month post op

I haven't been posting for a while. So busy, to taking care if my nephew and niece plus my own children(2).

I went back yesterday to my boxing aerobic then today the lower
abs is swollen:(.

Any activities increase the swelling area, only resting is the solution. But I was in this situation for 1 month and half. Not really motivated to write anything about it. Because no change is happening. It's the normal for the healing process.

I order on Amazon Scaraway for C-section before to leave for my trip. Also Continuing my maintenance regime by moisturizing my scar and supplementing with vitamin C, folate acid.

I'm leaving next week for France to visit relatives and vacationing with my hubby no kids (8 days). Being in the beach will be a challenge too.

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Wow! You give me hope .. Thank you! What's a lymphatic massage? Do you recommend it? I'm an easy "sweller" .. I swell with the heat, my pregnancies, long car rides so ... I can't really see my results as distinctly .. Thanks for posting pics :)
Lymph massage is a type of massage which is designed to promote the healthy flow of lymph, the clear fluid which supports immune system function by flowing through the body.It may also be used after surgery to reduce swelling. My plastic surgeon was the one to recommend it and give me the number of one the massage therapist (specialized in lymph massage). Thank you for message;)
You look great! That swell hell kills my vibe lol tho.... you look fab!
Are you still wearing your garment/binder?
Barely wear a compression garment.
I certainly don't see the bulge! You look fantastic!
UPDATED FROM nubianqn
2 months post

My swelling is acting up again

I'm swelling...oh nooooo. I was fine for a few days and then Kaboum...
My scar is fading slowly, the swelling plays with me in and out. I know it's part of the healing process and sodium intake. So far, I'm glad with my surgery no regret only joy;)

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Wow! Ur incision is sooooo loooowwww!!! I'm really, really jealous... And it's fading nicely :0)
Don't be;) I wish to run this 10k like you did few days ago. And feel free to be myself. I miss running, boxing, biking so much:( It won't be for too long, I hope. I haven't buy scar sheet to replace my soon to be finish Scarguard.
Looking great!!
Thanks Honeydoo;) I wish as well good luck on saving your surgeries and recovery. I had my saline implant since 2003 and love it then became preggo in 2011 (yes, I know so long). I was able to breastfeed my daughter for 10 month and they are still holding. My planning is to replace it in one or two years.