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After 2 pregnancies and some weight gain my...

Candysl1981
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After 2 pregnancies and some weight gain my stomach area does not look the same anymore.
Wasn't sure if i was a candidate for Vaser lipo or tummy tuck. Although i know i have some loose skin, the recovery for TT seemed a little too much for a working mom and busy life. Therefore I chose lipo.
Just want to look good on a bathing suit again.

Candysl1981's provider

Andrew M. Ress, MD

Andrew M. Ress, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (4)

January 16, 2017
Good luck Hun. I hope it goes well. I'm booked for the 27th.
January 16, 2017
Thanks, Good luck you too :)
January 17, 2017
Having just hit the 4 month mark the best advice I can give is pretty much the same thing you hear over & over on this site...be patient, be realistic, and be prepared for the long haul...the first month feels like 6 months but it gets way better after 2 or 3.
July 18, 2018
How long till the pain eased x
UPDATED FROM Candysl1981
1 day post

Day 1 post op

Candysl1981
After the effects of the local anesthetic had passed reality hit hard! Dang this thing was painful!
I was prescribed percocet for the pain... but it made me throw up and I fainted twice. My poor husband was scared.
I have to say that my doctor's office staff bedside manner was amazing. They were really helpful and responded to our concerns quickly.
I decided no longer to take percocet and stick to Tylenol.
Took the bandages off today and again the pain hit me hard, got into my garment and i feel a little better with the support.
I'll try to keep these updated along the way. I am very swollen but I already like my results.

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August 12, 2018
Your skin is good and tight, however lower belly muscles has to be checked if tight or need to be tightened .
You can do Vaser Lipo with belly exercises, this will improve your shape be 60%
UPDATED FROM Candysl1981
9 days post

9 days post op

Candysl1981
Still very bruised and swollen. I started lymphatic massages on the second day, they really bring some relief.
I'm taking tylenol and ibuprofen ocasionally now. I also noticed some hard painful spots... hopefully it will go away.
My skin is very wrinkled, that kinda worries me.
Hope to get better soon!

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January 30, 2017
This doctor almost killed me. Please be careful. I did a lipo with him and he burned me from the inside out.
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August 7, 2017
I did my lipo Feb 14 , 2017 and I think I'm going to have to go to a plastic surgeon . I look worse now than before . I wish I never did it . It don't look normal.
August 7, 2017
Hi Jennie, my results are not good either. I am not sure if it is because I had pregnancies or just if something went wrong... i look uneven, lumpy and not natural... I am saving money for a Tummy Tuck... aparently that's the only thing that can fix this. I stopped posting because I am embarrassed of my results.
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August 7, 2017
I'm sooo hurt and disappointed and don't know what to do
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August 7, 2017
I know how you feel so sorry this happen to you too . Tummy tuck would be the only way to correct this lumpy mess . How much is your tummy tuck going to cost . Will it be a full tuck