47 Yrs Old, 4 Kids, Needed New Girls...just Scheduled 2nd Procedure for Tummy Tuck! - Birmingham, AL

Dr. Hedden is a great surgeon. Met twice, was very informative but not much help in suggesting sizes. He would rather leave it up to the patient, which is often difficult because we don't know what size will look good on our bodies. I went with the 400cc moderate plus with lollipop lift. Surgery went well, pain was minimal and recovered really quick. His staff is amazing! Very sweet and helpful, caring too. I am having problems now though, only 8 months pre op. My breasts are sagging, and the nipple is now below the fold again, back to where I started in Feb. I think they need some revisions made. I have scheduled my tummy tuck for October 30th, hoping Dr. Hedden will fix my breasts so that they have more upper pole fullness like I originally wanted. Was told I will probably need sutures to make the pocket smaller, and exchange implants for larger high profile.

I'm getting anxious, having a few procedures at once. The tummy tuck is the one that I'm nervous about. I have seen so many positive results, just want to be on the flat side! I have 4 wonderful children, supportive husband, and a business to run. Taking a lot of time off is not in the game plan, but I need to do this. The hernia is affecting my health, the extra weight in the stomach area is also a problem. I just want to be able to wear a normal size and not feel self conscious about hiding my belly. I will also be doing lipo to the flanks, inner thighs, and under the bra strap area. I had a breast lift and augmentation in Feb of this year. I liked the look at first, but they have since fallen back to where they were. I opted for 400cc saline, under the muscle. They feel real, still have breast tissue, but I wanted the more rounder, upper pole like in last picture I posted. I hope to achieve that this time around with sewing up the pocket on the sides to push the implants toward the middle and not end up under my arms when I lie down, lol. I chose to have Dr. William Hedden do these procedures. Although he did the BA and lift, he is very thorough and knows his stuff! His staff is great, Tracy is my favorite. I am also utilizing the Exparel for pain, I have heard wonderful things about it. I have started a multi vitamin regiment and extra vitamin c too. I ordered Bromelain, Turmeric for pain and inflammation and Arnicare cream for swelling and bruising from Walgreens.com.

Met with Dr. Hedden again on Thursday for pre-op appt. We are all set for TT with hernia repair, bilateral capsulorrhaphy (breast pocket revision), and lipo to flanks, inner thighs, back, and lateral breast area (under arms on bra line). I have also opted for the exparel for continuous pain relief in stomach area. I am so ready for this! Dr. Hedden is very assuring and I trust his expertise! I will start taking the Arnica Montana 7 days pre-op for bruising and muscle pain. I got it online at walgreens.com. Also will start Bromelain and Turmeric which reduces swelling after surgery. Got my Arnicare cream to rub on areas after lipo to reduce the bruising. I am now ordering new underwire bras that are to be worn day and night for at least 4 months to support the breast pocket revision. I also am stocking up on neosporin with pain relief for the TT incision...gauze pads....low sodium soups...protein shakes and vitamin water for at home. I will be sure to post post op pics when done! Wish me luck and say a prayer...see you all on the flat side!