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Mini Tummy Tuck with Lipo (No Muscle Repair) - Baltimore, MD
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I am 48 y.o, 5’2”, 128 lbs. I am one of those...
tanyag87December 28, 2015
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I am 48 y.o, 5’2”, 128 lbs. I am one of those skinny fat people. When I wear clothes everyone says that I don’t have any extra weight, but when I am in swimming suit it is a whole different story.
Growing up I was always tinny, but not skinny, so I always had a little pouch below my BB. When I got pregnant I was 94 lbs, after giving birth I was 112 – 115 lbs. and was able to keep that weigh until about I turned 40. After that I started gaining weight slowly, but surly. Since I don’t like deserts I could easily lose weight by just eating little less than usual. Doesn't work anymore, and did I mention that I hate exercising with all my heart.
I am OK with my weight, but want that pouch below my BB and flanks gone.
Before going to PSs I did lots of research (difference between mini TT and full TT, type of lipos).
I posted my pictures on this site and asked doctors if I need full TT or mini. Personally, I didn’t think I have enough skin to have full TT.
I got lots of responses – most of them were mini TT including lipo, but I did get a few with suggestion of full TT.
After that I scheduled 2 appointments with PSs. I didn’t have any references about first doctor I went to beside he is highly ranked on this website. Even that I told him that I don’t plan to do modeling and I want my result look natural (I don’t want to end up with completely flat stomach and saggy everything else :)) he still said full TT. I wasn’t ready for that.
Then I went to the doctor I knew (he did my chin implant and neck liposuction a few years back), also he did full TTs and BAs to quite a few of my friends.
I wasn’t disappointed. He completely understood my goal and said lipo of my waist, flanks, and abdomen combined with mini TT will be sufficient. He didn’t even think I need muscle repair, which I was very happy about since it will make my recovery a bit easier.
I trust him, because as I mentioned before he operated on number of my friends and if he would say I need full TT I would believe him.
Anyway, my surgery is scheduled for 1/5/2016.
IT WILL BE MINI TT (no muscle repair) with LIPO to my ABDOMEN, WAIST, and FLANKS.
Up until now I was very excited and couldn’t wait. Now, I started to have my doubts. My biggest fear is not waking up after surgery.
Another one – I am 48, do I really need to put myself thru this.
I guess it is normal, since I had same feelings before I had my chin implant and blepharoplasty.
I know if I won’t do it, every time I need to ware swim suit or a bit tight clothes I will regret not doing it.
I know when my healing process after above mentioned surgeries was over my only regret was “why I didn’t do it sooner”.
I uploaded my before pictures. My next update will be after the surgery. Any last minutes advises?
Growing up I was always tinny, but not skinny, so I always had a little pouch below my BB. When I got pregnant I was 94 lbs, after giving birth I was 112 – 115 lbs. and was able to keep that weigh until about I turned 40. After that I started gaining weight slowly, but surly. Since I don’t like deserts I could easily lose weight by just eating little less than usual. Doesn't work anymore, and did I mention that I hate exercising with all my heart.
I am OK with my weight, but want that pouch below my BB and flanks gone.
Before going to PSs I did lots of research (difference between mini TT and full TT, type of lipos).
I posted my pictures on this site and asked doctors if I need full TT or mini. Personally, I didn’t think I have enough skin to have full TT.
I got lots of responses – most of them were mini TT including lipo, but I did get a few with suggestion of full TT.
After that I scheduled 2 appointments with PSs. I didn’t have any references about first doctor I went to beside he is highly ranked on this website. Even that I told him that I don’t plan to do modeling and I want my result look natural (I don’t want to end up with completely flat stomach and saggy everything else :)) he still said full TT. I wasn’t ready for that.
Then I went to the doctor I knew (he did my chin implant and neck liposuction a few years back), also he did full TTs and BAs to quite a few of my friends.
I wasn’t disappointed. He completely understood my goal and said lipo of my waist, flanks, and abdomen combined with mini TT will be sufficient. He didn’t even think I need muscle repair, which I was very happy about since it will make my recovery a bit easier.
I trust him, because as I mentioned before he operated on number of my friends and if he would say I need full TT I would believe him.
Anyway, my surgery is scheduled for 1/5/2016.
IT WILL BE MINI TT (no muscle repair) with LIPO to my ABDOMEN, WAIST, and FLANKS.
Up until now I was very excited and couldn’t wait. Now, I started to have my doubts. My biggest fear is not waking up after surgery.
Another one – I am 48, do I really need to put myself thru this.
I guess it is normal, since I had same feelings before I had my chin implant and blepharoplasty.
I know if I won’t do it, every time I need to ware swim suit or a bit tight clothes I will regret not doing it.
I know when my healing process after above mentioned surgeries was over my only regret was “why I didn’t do it sooner”.
I uploaded my before pictures. My next update will be after the surgery. Any last minutes advises?
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Replies (15)
December 31, 2015
You will be fine make sure u ask about the length of incision, position and look of belly button. My incision was longer and my bb had moved down too much with my mini tt. I'm still glad I did it. Good luck
January 5, 2016
Good luck today!!!
January 5, 2016
Thank you! How are you? How did you sleep? Were you able to sleep in your bed?
January 5, 2016
I didn't try lol! I've been camped out on the recliner! All is well. I'm not really in a lot of pain. Just have to get up slowly and can't stand up straight which puts a lot of strain on my back. But all in all I would say my pain is a 2. Make sure you do all your last minute stuff before you go today :) good luck
January 5, 2016
Please keep me posted! I am in a very similar situation as you! My tummy isn't "bad" but not as good as it used to be before my last baby at age 40. I also am thinking of doing a mini TT with lipo and NO muscle repair BUT both docs I consulted with said lipo on abdomen would be very little because it can compromise blood flow/healing to incision and also can leave loose skin ( in upper abdomen). I hope your surgery goes well today and will be looking forward to updates and pics!
UPDATED FROM tanyag87
Day of treatment
And it is today!!!
tanyag87January 5, 2016
Should arrive at 10:30, surgery is scheduled for 11 am. For some reason I am not worry about actual surgery, I worry about wake up after it.
Last measurements before surgery:
Weight - 130 lbs (New Year didn't help)
Waist - 32.5"
Where BB - 35.5"
Flanks - 36"
Hips - 38"
Stay tuned! Will report later today or tomorrow.
Last measurements before surgery:
Weight - 130 lbs (New Year didn't help)
Waist - 32.5"
Where BB - 35.5"
Flanks - 36"
Hips - 38"
Stay tuned! Will report later today or tomorrow.
Replies (2)
January 5, 2016
You WILL wake up! That was my fear too. It was my fear with my tubal and my breast aug as well. Don't worry :)
UPDATED FROM tanyag87
Day of treatment
Day of surgery (later in the day)
tanyag87January 6, 2016
It is DONE!!! We got home around 4:30 pm. All details tomorrow, as i am a bit sleepy
Replies (3)
January 6, 2016
So happy everything went well. Looking forward to updated pics. Get plenty of rest!
January 6, 2016
Hope all went well. Looking forward to your results as my procedure is same as yours in 6 sleeps. No Lipo either just mini tt with small incision. Rest up.
Despite all of this, I am happy that I got good results. I would not say mini tuck is good for everyone but your figure and mine are the same, so I think you'll be happy for sure.