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A Mommy Makeover In Bangkok that I should have gotten 17 years ago.

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Bangkok Mommy Makeover

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I made the choice to do this for me. I have always taken care of everyone else first. I work out, but recently suffered a major injury that will continue to bother me the rest of my life. I spent 6 months without really be able to move, resulting in reduced confidence and mild depression. My children are all adults now. I am so glad I had my husband's support. I got this surgery during a global pandemic, in a foreign country. Nerve racking to be sure.
Pre-surgery I was a USA size 4 (having gained weight from my injury, previously a size 0-2) With 34DD breasts. I kept having to tuck them, I hated bathing suits. I had gained 75lbs (34KG) with one of my kids and 60lbs (27.2KG) with another one, so I had extra skin.
Dr Kanit suggested an "anchor lift with implant" for the breasts. He put in "Mentor Smooth 350 CC High Profile Gel" implants "UNDER the muscle".
He did a tummy tuck, and thigh Lipo.
I stayed 3 days in the hospital, he removed the drains on day 3. 7 days post op he took out the stitches at his clinic, with the exception of the ones under my breasts, as they needed more time to heal. His staffed messaged me everyday, asking for photos. I was able to get the stitches under my breasts out 14 days post op. It took about a month post op to stand up straight.
6 weeks post op I had some "spitting stitches" and the doctor looked at them and removed them for me.
My concerns were that the breast were so large right after the surgery (Yikes) But they are about the same size as before now, they just look way better.
I had a concern about my allergies, the medical adhesive causes me an allergy, so I had to stope taping my belly button as my skin was looking very bad.
I had concern about the hard spots near the bottom of my anchor incision. Mostly these have been disappearing over time (18 weeks post op tomorrow).
My belly button gave me stress, it looks good now. The "ugly white bubble belly button" eventually looked cute, I asked the doctor about it and he said it would be wonderful.
I was stressed about the breasts healing different from each other, but that is the nature of having surgery on breasts. I was worried about the dropping, the "square shape" and nipple scars.
Dr Kanit is a very nice man and an excellent surgeon. He speaks English, some of his staff does not, but they still take care of you. I have serious life threatening drug allergies, and I have anxiety with all medical procedures. He put my mind at ease, and the surgery went by quickly.
So far so good. I will update more at 6 months and again at a year.

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May 14, 2021
You look like a teenager now with that beautiful body congrats. I love the way your cleavage is close together. Yes, you DESERVE this transformation especially after loosing so much weight. I love your tiny waistline.
May 14, 2021
Thank you! My weight loss was 22 and 18 years ago. Thank you for your kindness. I am so happy I got this done as it was something I could not have achieved naturally.
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May 14, 2021
Honey... you worked HARD for this reward. Enjoy the summer with your new body.
June 11, 2021
You look fabulous. How did you decide on your surgeon? I'm trying to decide and this is a monumental task. How brave of you to travel internationally for this major, major surgery. How did you make this decision?
July 8, 2021
Thank you! I was living in Thailand, although I live far from Bangkok. I found Dr Kanit by searching for hours online. I followed many doctors online. I looked through reviews on real self but Dr Kanit also had Instagram photos of his work where he restored a hand that was badly damaged. He repaired the hand so that it worked again. I was very impressed with his work. I flew into Bangkok to meet with him and felt I could trust him. I am very glad I did. I was nervous as could be due to the pandemic and the language and an unfamiliar city. It worked out well. I had a ton of questions and Dr Kanit carefully answered them all, and didn't rush me.
July 8, 2021
Thank you for your reply. I'm confused about whether finding a PS close (maybe an hour away) for follow-up appointments is good, or whether it is better to fly somewhere and stay for a month in a recovery facility, since one needs lots of support the first week or so, and also follow up appointments for about a month. One wouldn't be able to drive I suppose so even being close by would require a driver. This is one issue that is seldom, if ever, addressed on these reviews. I even posted a question to the doctor regarding this question with no response.
July 11, 2021
There are packages where you stay across the street from the hospital and in Bangkok many of the hotels next to the hospital have nurse staff onsite. They can also visit you in the hotel. I stayed in hospital for 3 days and then the next 7 day he required me to stay in a hotel near the hospital, just in case. After that I went home on a plane. When I had spitting stitches I just made an appointment and fly in to see the Doctor. It is a short flight and only cost me 36$.
July 8, 2021
Thank you! I was living in Thailand, although I live far from Bangkok. I found Dr Kanit by searching for hours online. I followed many doctors online. I looked through reviews on real self but Dr Kanit also had Instagram photos of his work where he restored a hand that was badly damaged. He repaired the hand so that it worked again. I was very impressed with his work. I flew into Bangkok to meet with him and felt I could trust him. I am very glad I did. I was nervous as could be due to the pandemic and the language and an unfamiliar city. It worked out well. I had a ton of questions and Dr Kanit carefully answered them all, and didn't rush me.