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Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift Without Implants - Boston, MA
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I am a 52 year old female in need of Tummy Tuck...
vmax63September 18, 2015
I am a 52 year old female in need of Tummy Tuck and Breast lift without implants.
I have always been up and down with my weight and have finally decided to get TT and BL which hopefully will happen on 9/30/2015.
I went from 203 lbs to finally 155 and hoping to loose more but feel pretty good.
I enjoy being in the gym and lifting weights so I have gained more muscle and shed fat so now I have loose tummy skin and very saggy breasts.
I have chosen Dr Jeffrey Darrow in Boston to do my surgery .
I need to post some before pics and will do soon.
I have always been up and down with my weight and have finally decided to get TT and BL which hopefully will happen on 9/30/2015.
I went from 203 lbs to finally 155 and hoping to loose more but feel pretty good.
I enjoy being in the gym and lifting weights so I have gained more muscle and shed fat so now I have loose tummy skin and very saggy breasts.
I have chosen Dr Jeffrey Darrow in Boston to do my surgery .
I need to post some before pics and will do soon.
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Replies (22)
September 21, 2015
I am also going for a consult with Dr Darrow for the same! After looking at some of the pictures on line I'm getting nervous! Please post pictures and post your progress! If all goes well I will be right behind you!
October 3, 2015
Don't be nervous doctor Darrow and his staff are very Wonderful all the way from pre op to post op.
October 3, 2015
Everyone who has gone to him sing his praises! Thank you so much for your feedback!!
October 14, 2015
I am two months out from having tt and lipo from dr Darrow and the results and recovery was outstanding ! If you are going to do it then I can't recommend him highly enough - he really is amazing . Good luck
October 16, 2015
So no complications for you? Can you post some pictures? My consult with him is a week from today. I would love to see your results. I want to be sure belly button is perfect as that is one thing im noticing from the after pictures. All I do is surf Real Self! I'm going nuts with all the information. I'm sure I will feel better once I meet him. Thank you for any and all information ladies!!
October 22, 2015
I guess I have been very fortunate with this whole procedure .
You asked if there were any complaints...I really don't have any complaints about the Dr or his staff but I could comment on the healing process .
I have been very sore with quite a bit of numbness from the liposuction, now everything is becoming itchy and tingly from healing.
My incision lines look great, nice and thin not raised or bumpy thank god .
I will have to warn you I did hear a little pop when trying to lay on my side and tummy but it is nothing but an internal stitch dissolving and it sounds worse than it feels lol.
Scary at first til I realized what it was so don't be scared.
Also one breast seems still a bit firmer and tender tpo the touch than the other but seems to be subsiding.
Other than that I am doing great for now.
You asked if there were any complaints...I really don't have any complaints about the Dr or his staff but I could comment on the healing process .
I have been very sore with quite a bit of numbness from the liposuction, now everything is becoming itchy and tingly from healing.
My incision lines look great, nice and thin not raised or bumpy thank god .
I will have to warn you I did hear a little pop when trying to lay on my side and tummy but it is nothing but an internal stitch dissolving and it sounds worse than it feels lol.
Scary at first til I realized what it was so don't be scared.
Also one breast seems still a bit firmer and tender tpo the touch than the other but seems to be subsiding.
Other than that I am doing great for now.
October 22, 2015
Oh and forgot to mention the abdominal swelling , feeling of tightness where you feel as though you will never be able to straighten up and will walk forever hunched over lol but fear not every day gets better !
I am just about walking upright after 3 weeks post op I have been sleeping on my side and tummy a bit with a pillow tucked partly under me.
I am just about walking upright after 3 weeks post op I have been sleeping on my side and tummy a bit with a pillow tucked partly under me.
September 21, 2015
Ask dr darrow for copies of your befores. He might be willing to share. ?
October 3, 2015
I finally did it I am home recovering. Dr. Darrow and his staff are wonderful.
I am trying to post with my cell phone but its hard to do
I just wanted everyone to know that it isn't that bad at all I am loving my new breasts and tummy. I have before and after photos but I will have to post them from my computer when I get a chance.
I will have to say my breasts.
are not in much pain but my core and back we're very sore and swollen
I am trying to post with my cell phone but its hard to do
I just wanted everyone to know that it isn't that bad at all I am loving my new breasts and tummy. I have before and after photos but I will have to post them from my computer when I get a chance.
I will have to say my breasts.
are not in much pain but my core and back we're very sore and swollen
October 3, 2015
I have actually already taken a shower and has been quite mobile since my surgery.
October 3, 2015
I am so excited for you and that you sound pleased so far!!! Please please keep us posted as I am going to consult with Dr Darrow in a couple of weeks for the very same procedures. Being close to the same age I'm really excited to be reading your posts!!! Happy healing to you!!
October 4, 2015
I am very very fortunate I haven't had any complications I will have to say the liposuction has made me very sore and bruised I have been using ice packs which is who in helping reduce the swelling I have been staying on top of the meds which has helped me be almost pain free I have some discomfort for sure you have to keep from laughing vomiting because your whole core is very tight. I'm going to ask my boyfriend to just lightly
massage the bruised
areas where the liposuction was done I feel bitchy which I guess in this from the healing
massage the bruised
areas where the liposuction was done I feel bitchy which I guess in this from the healing
October 15, 2015
Hi Ladies,
Amazing results. I am from the Boston area and looking for a PS for a mommy makeover. I am 51, had one consult and at 5'2" and 145lbs was told to lose weight first (15-20lbs) That was kind of disheartening. This PS quoted a price of $22,000, no overnite stay. Is that the going rate. Thanks for any information. Will be following your progress.
Amazing results. I am from the Boston area and looking for a PS for a mommy makeover. I am 51, had one consult and at 5'2" and 145lbs was told to lose weight first (15-20lbs) That was kind of disheartening. This PS quoted a price of $22,000, no overnite stay. Is that the going rate. Thanks for any information. Will be following your progress.
UPDATED FROM vmax63
4 days post
pre and post op pics
vmax63October 4, 2015
I am trying to do all this from my cell phone post pictures pre op and post op but for some reason it is acting up not sure if its the site or my phone here goes again
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UPDATED FROM vmax63
14 days post
2 weeks post op
vmax63October 14, 2015
Hello all!
I am 2 weeks post op and loving my new breasts and tummy.
Dr. Darrow, Helen and the Dr's staff did a wonderful job I also have to mention the over night nurses and the anesthesiologist.
All wonderful!!!
The whole procedure from start to finish has been better than I expected.
I had one issue, I became allergic to the antibiotic and got a severe rash which was soooo itchy, red, raw all over my body but steroids and hydrocortisone ointment put it back in check.
Other than that I have been up and about right away but definitely listen to your body don't over do it.
I think being fairly active has helped the swelling to go away my stomach doesn't feel as bloated as some people claim. I have numbness around my incision, sore where lipo had been administered and tightness on my tummy which makes it a bit tough to stand up straight but slowly day by day I have been getting there.
I find it totally amazing that the stitches are inside and super glue is on the exterior of the incisions so nothing has been oozing or seeping.
I did have one drain tube for my abdomen but it was taken out after one week.
Dr Darrow placed the drain perfectly where it didn't pull, it rested in the fold of my leg.
I think using ice and moving around has helped me heal along with eating well and staying hydrated.
I did have a little issue with bowel movement but it was brief, I took Colace and drank a little Senna tea but as soon as I stopped pain meds it was fine.
The antibiotics at one point messed with my bowels made it very loose but I ate lots of yogurt and took probiotics and once again after stopping the meds I was fine so no real prolonged issues with bowels either.
So very happy up to this point so far.
I wish every one good luck in their procedures and happy healing.
I will check back and post more pics some are graphic than others but they are real.
I am 2 weeks post op and loving my new breasts and tummy.
Dr. Darrow, Helen and the Dr's staff did a wonderful job I also have to mention the over night nurses and the anesthesiologist.
All wonderful!!!
The whole procedure from start to finish has been better than I expected.
I had one issue, I became allergic to the antibiotic and got a severe rash which was soooo itchy, red, raw all over my body but steroids and hydrocortisone ointment put it back in check.
Other than that I have been up and about right away but definitely listen to your body don't over do it.
I think being fairly active has helped the swelling to go away my stomach doesn't feel as bloated as some people claim. I have numbness around my incision, sore where lipo had been administered and tightness on my tummy which makes it a bit tough to stand up straight but slowly day by day I have been getting there.
I find it totally amazing that the stitches are inside and super glue is on the exterior of the incisions so nothing has been oozing or seeping.
I did have one drain tube for my abdomen but it was taken out after one week.
Dr Darrow placed the drain perfectly where it didn't pull, it rested in the fold of my leg.
I think using ice and moving around has helped me heal along with eating well and staying hydrated.
I did have a little issue with bowel movement but it was brief, I took Colace and drank a little Senna tea but as soon as I stopped pain meds it was fine.
The antibiotics at one point messed with my bowels made it very loose but I ate lots of yogurt and took probiotics and once again after stopping the meds I was fine so no real prolonged issues with bowels either.
So very happy up to this point so far.
I wish every one good luck in their procedures and happy healing.
I will check back and post more pics some are graphic than others but they are real.
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October 18, 2015
You look amazing and I am so happy for you! Did you opt to spend the night or did Dr suggest it to you?
October 20, 2015
Thank you!
I did decide to stay the night.
The overnight nurses kept me almost pain free,had air compression on my legs,helped me get up and down to bathroom, iced my incisions,administered pain meds and anti nausea medication.
I felt it was a good idea since I had so much done.
I'm going on 3 rd week now and have appointment tomorrow. I hope to go back to work Monday.
my incision lines look great all the Superglue is fading.
I will have to say the liposuction is taking a long time to heal.I feel a bit number and swollen still from it.
Otherwise im feeling good and have been staying fairly active but trying to not over do it.
I did decide to stay the night.
The overnight nurses kept me almost pain free,had air compression on my legs,helped me get up and down to bathroom, iced my incisions,administered pain meds and anti nausea medication.
I felt it was a good idea since I had so much done.
I'm going on 3 rd week now and have appointment tomorrow. I hope to go back to work Monday.
my incision lines look great all the Superglue is fading.
I will have to say the liposuction is taking a long time to heal.I feel a bit number and swollen still from it.
Otherwise im feeling good and have been staying fairly active but trying to not over do it.
October 21, 2015
Thank you so much for telling me about your experience. It really helps a lot. I am going to see Dr D on Friday and hoping I will be picking a date for my makeover! I too am leaning toward spending the night just to be sure everything goes smoothly!
October 22, 2015
Oh great and good luck he is very nice.
I was not going to stay but after the surgery I felt that being there was safer.
I think I could have gone home but I was concerned if anything had occurred over night the nurses know what to do.
I was totally in and out of it ,the nurse gave me my meds around the clock , helped me in and out of bed to the bathroom.
She also gave me an anti nausea med intravenously which was good because I know after the pain meds I felt sick , started heaving I was so afraid to throw up for fear of pain in my stomach.My nausea was dealt with swiftly and saved me the pain of vomiting ;-) .
Good luck !
I was not going to stay but after the surgery I felt that being there was safer.
I think I could have gone home but I was concerned if anything had occurred over night the nurses know what to do.
I was totally in and out of it ,the nurse gave me my meds around the clock , helped me in and out of bed to the bathroom.
She also gave me an anti nausea med intravenously which was good because I know after the pain meds I felt sick , started heaving I was so afraid to throw up for fear of pain in my stomach.My nausea was dealt with swiftly and saved me the pain of vomiting ;-) .
Good luck !
October 20, 2015
For two weeks out, you look amazing and seem to have recovered well. I am 2 weeks ahead of you (9/18 surgery) and recovering slowly but steadily. I am more swollen than you are at one month out but even seeing that dissipate gradually. It's an individual journey, I guess...
October 22, 2015
Yes it is definitely different for each individual .I was lifting weights right up until surgery in the hopes of it helping me to recover .
I Just got the ok to go back to work but have to go easy on lifting.
I have been back to the gym but only an hour of cardio and very light dumbells for arms.
Doctor appointment on 10/21/2015 Wednesday was 3 weeks post op.
I will try to get some more pics up soon.
Happy healing and thanks for checking in ;-).
I Just got the ok to go back to work but have to go easy on lifting.
I have been back to the gym but only an hour of cardio and very light dumbells for arms.
Doctor appointment on 10/21/2015 Wednesday was 3 weeks post op.
I will try to get some more pics up soon.
Happy healing and thanks for checking in ;-).
January 10, 2016
Heyy, I just had a BL with Darrow as well 5 days ago and I am so happy you are sharing your story on this site! It is still early for me but I am very happy with his work so far. I can't wait till the brushing and swelling goes down and everything starts to heal to see the end result. Yours look great by the way!
I am very excited and I will post some pre op soon and post op as soon as I can.
This site has been very informative thank you all for posting.