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Thrilled with my MMO! Tummy Tuck w/ MR & Lipo; BA - 800ccs UHP Over the Muscle

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cesjb2015
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I love reading all the stories here, so I'm happy to share mine.

Had a mommy makeover planned for Sept 2011, but decided to go for one baby instead! So, here we go again, this time definitely done having babies and ready to look great in time for turning 40 next winter! Originally I had thought of getting this surgery next summer, but with a big family wedding coming up in October and a bit of time with nothing major planned, we figured this summer is better. Although I've been thinking/researching/planning on getting this done for quite some time, July is only 2 months away, yikes!

About me:
39 years old
5'6 & currently 165lbs (plan on dropping 15lbs by surgery)
I wear a 38D right now, but very very droopy and flat. They are like sad deflated balloons.
5 Kids- Girl age 13, and 4 boys: 11, 9, 7, and 2
Married for 15 years

Would love to see more reviews & before/after pics of ladies that have bigger bra sizes before surgery. Seems most here are quite tiny! Just curious how it affects results and possibly different placement and profiles.

I have a consult with a new doctor on 5/20, and I feel pretty confident that she's the one. I spoke with the office coordinator in depth and know the price, procedures, and availability. Love the positive reviews and before/after pictures I have seen from this practice, so hopefully my consult will go as well as I expect. In this office, a tummy tuck includes liposuction of the flanks and sides, so that will be nice to get some extra contouring.

For the BA, I know she uses silicone and I want to discuss possibly going over the muscle instead of under. My boob idol is Nigella Lawson! I want a really full, low hanging, mature big-breasted look. Nothing too perky (can get that with a push up bra) or too round or too high sitting. I am not interested at all in a lift. Last dr said I was borderline, but could get away without one. I just don't like the look, so I will pass. Right now I'm guessing 500-600ccs. But, not sure if that would make me look huge or not fill out my breast tissue enough. It's so hard to tell. I also have no idea if high profile, mod+ or something else would help me achieve my goal. My plan is to bring lots of wish pics and explain my ideal and see what she says.

Biggest concerns at the moment are losing weight & weaning. I've lost 8lbs in the last month due to diet only and now I'm adding exercise with the diet. Hope to lose another 15 by surgery and then 5-10 down the road. My ideal weight is 140, under that I look pretty skinny, which isn't so great if you plan on having big ta-tas. I look good at 150 and would be fine with that for surgery, so I hope I can get there! Right now just too pudgy.

My youngest is 2 and still nursing because I"m a lazy mom and haven't weaned him! He's really down to just a couple nursings and I don't have much milk left anyway. The hardest thing is nighttime because we cosleep, so it will be a challenge. I dropped the bedtime feeding this week and it's gone well. I hope to work on nighttime nursings next week and then last to go will be the nap. I asked about this when I called and was told it will be ok to wean this late and close to surgery, so I really hope that's the case when I talk to the doctor. Would hate it if they tell me if I have to wait 6 months! Since I'm not producing much, I figure in 2 months I should be dried up anyway.

I have added some lovely before pictures of myself. I will add my wish pics soon!

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Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS

Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 26, 2016
Your body looks amazing! Who was your surgeon?
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July 26, 2016
Dr. Lacerna in Sarasota, thank you!
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3 months pre

Wish Pics

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Just wanted to post some pics of my ideal post BA look. Nigella Lawson is about the same height/weight as I am and I think I would carry off this size well. Planning on being a little slimmer, though! I also think it's really hard when look at wish pics of women in lingerie or bikinis because the implants always look big. Once they put clothes on sometimes they seem to disappear. Since I'll be wearing regular clothes most of the time, I want to make sure my PS knows what I'm going for in terms of size.

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May 10, 2015
I am not planning surgery until next year when I have the money saved but I will be getting a TT & BL. I am currently a size 36DD so I also keep looking for bigger chested women to see before and after. I want an implant as well when I get it done but my husband keeps saying what I have will be plenty after the lift LOL. I am looking forward to seeing your after pictures. All the best to you.
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May 10, 2015
Thanks! Maybe show your husband pics of what a BL looks like after. A lot of them ending up looking like reductions, because in a sense they are. I'm sure all men are different, but my husband loves boobs and would die if mine disappeared!
May 12, 2015
My hubby said the same thing too! I think a lift would work and maybe a D. Different days I have different emotions on my breasts! I just want to be comfortable and not off set! June 5, 2015 cannot come fast enough. I have been working out and eating healthier these past 2 weeks, and yes I agree working out is sure 100% my motivator as well!! There is a golden prize at the end of the hard work!! Im excited more and more every day! BTW I'm new to the site and I'm still trying to figure out the ins and outs of comments and postings... I'm from Spring, suburbs of Houston, TX Where are yall from?
May 10, 2015
Hello there! 38DD here, I'm looking into a mommy make over! I've had one consult but wasn't too fond of the girls in the office looking like they too have applied everything about cosmetic surgery to themselves. lol I have a second one with a different dr on 6/5 the day cannot come fast enough. 3 incisions/2-cesareans and 1-hysterectomy! I have not felt the same since my hyst just last year in July! I find myself looking for woman also and just look seeing the transformations I get excited lol. I plan on most likely scheduling the procedure at my consult. I'm so ready to look and feel better! My body is very similar to yours! I have started to workout and eat healthier for my consult. It's tough working :/ out but gets easier everyday!
May 10, 2015
Woman my size*** Typo! :)
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May 10, 2015
I'm also planning on scheduling the surgery at the consult (as long as I like everything I hear & see) because I already knowing pricing and most of the details. When do you plan to get your MMO? What are you going to get done? Yes, working out and watching everything I eat is definitely not easy, but weight loss is a big part of my complete mommy makeover and I know I need to reach my target weight to feel good about myself. It's a pretty good motivator! Curious if you are planning on getting a BA at your size. My problem is that my boobs are long and flat like pancakes and I just want them filled up, lol!
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May 11, 2015

Thanks for sharing your wish photos, and your befores. I love Nigella! You'll be so happy to have these later. When is your surgery?

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May 12, 2015
I will schedule it at my consult on 5/20, but planning on July.
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May 13, 2015
I'm from Bradenton, FL. Sounds like we are getting similar things done, so keep me posted on your progress! Not long to go at all for you!
August 24, 2015
So what did you end up getting? I'm a 38DD too. Not sure if I should get a C or D. Surgery this week.
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August 24, 2015
I got a BA, so I went up in size to a G :-). I see that you are getting a reduction. I'd ask for a D instead of C because you'll likely be smaller than you think. If you get a lift, that is kind of like a reduction anyway. Are you sure you need a reduction at only a DD? I would think a lift would do it.
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August 24, 2015
And good luck with your surgery this week, very exciting!
August 24, 2015
This is what I look like now. Oh I wanted to post a picture just realized I don't know how. Well it's big and flappy. He said he will do a Lejour style
August 24, 2015
I'll ask for a D. My daughters opined the same too that I'll be too small at a C cup.
Sometimes I where 34G,, but with recent weight gain I'm a 38 DD. I need to lose about 25lbs after surgery. I should have done it before but I trashy didn't plan this surgery in advance started thinking about it in July.. I heard with the tightened muscles if you do a TT you can's eat much anyway & will start to lose weight. So, I'll see how that goes. I just hope I don't lose breast tissue again and trim flat or small.
August 24, 2015
Thank you.
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August 24, 2015
I hope you end up with the results you want! I agree that going for a small reduction in your case would probably be best, especially if you want to lose weight. Good luck!!
August 24, 2015
Thanks. Will keep you posted.
Did you have to remove your nail polish before surgery?
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August 24, 2015
I was told to remove any finger nail polish, but I could keep it on my toes :-).
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3 months pre

Thoughts on implants...

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I've been doing a lot of research on boobs and think I have a more exact idea of what I want! I definitely want to go big and am thinking 650-800ccs. I am thinking possibly over the muscle since I have a lot of breast tissue and it can help fill that out. And a wider profile- either mods or mod+. Looking forward to hearing what the PS says next week! But at least I have a better understanding of what I want and what to ask. I actually really love my shape, just want to go bigger and fuller. I definitely do not want a lift. I've attached a few more wish pics that I've found lately :-). I think even with a big implant you can cover them up and minimize the look. It's not like I"ll be walking around in a bikini all the time. I know I would be really disappointed if they were smaller than I hoped and for that reason, it's best to go big to begin with so I don't have regrets! Also, I can always wear a push up bra to achieve more upper pole fullness if I want it. But I am pretty sure that hp is not for me.

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August 17, 2015
Oh sweetie! Just remember your back has to carry that when you are older. My bff just had her implants taken out and a reduction. She said it was a nightmare carrying them & a 10lb fluctuation made her look chubby. Ask your surgeons honest opinion about what will look good for your frame.
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August 17, 2015
Well, if you read down to my latest posts you will see I'm now 2 weeks post-op! And no, I didn't turn out quite like these pics, but I have plenty of pics up to show you what I did turn out like and I couldn't be happier. My back is only hurting from hunching because of the TT and sleeping in uncomfortable positions also due to the TT & Lipo. The breasts are just slightly bigger than I was while nursing and I carried that weight quite a while. My PS actually went with a profile that I wasn't even considering, but it definitely makes me look thinner and well proportioned. In the end, she knew best!