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40 Years Old Mother of 3 Getting my Body Back - Charlotte, NC

UPDATED FROM Charlotte2008
4 months post

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Charlotte2008
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it has been a while since i posted, i was prompted by realself. I am doing great did not work out all summer, eat like a pig and put on 6 pounds. Need to loose it asap. My scars are getting smaller and lighter. I don't know if I will be doing the revision on my left side. Still thinking about it.

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Mohan V. Pillai

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 2, 2014
Thank you for updating!! I was interested in a BA and now I'm thinking I'll put it off until I'm done having all the babies I want to have... Then get my body back and then some ;) your results look amazing!!! I hope I can find a ps in my area that does great work!!! Keep posting pics of your journey! Xoxo happy healing love :)
September 27, 2014
u look great!!!!
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January 15, 2015
You look great! How are you doing? I want to get tt and ba and found Dr Pillai and was wondering if you'd recommend him? I contacted office for consultation. Hope your doing great!
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October 15, 2015
Good afternoon. You look beautiful with your new body. I am in Charlotte, NC as well and I've chosen Dr. Pillai to perform my TT & BBL. Thank you for sharing your experience on RS and updating photos of your progress. There aren't many reviews on RS regarding Dr. Pillai. I've already gone for my consult and he mad me feel very comfortable and he is also very knowledgeable. I really didn't have to "tell" him what I wanted because during his consultation/examination of my body, he basically pointed out every single thing I wanted (as far as surgery and results). I think I am going to be very pleased with his work. After following you (recently) I feel even more relaxed. Would love to connect and chat and I am very open to any advise for pre and post-op suggestions. Again, you look fabulous and I wish you continued healing ~
UPDATED FROM Charlotte2008
28 days post

swollen

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good morning ladies.

I have been good overall, but the swelling is driving me crazy. My cg does not help anymore it seems. It still gives me support for my abdomen. I can only imagine what my friends that have lipo go through.The left side of my waist is bigger, i wish he had made the incision a little higher. I brought it up last time he said it was too early to think of doing any thing, so i wait. just hope a little lipo will help it.
My spirits have not been the best, probably because i cannot do much without getting exhausted, I don't even want to get out :(.
scars look good i think i need to start using silicon sheets.Some spots are more raised than other, more sensitive. The best of all of this are my breast i am glad i did not go bigger I don't think my back could have taken it, or even my chest cavity. hopefully i will go and get measured this weekend.
I wish all a happy healing. take care

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May 15, 2014
I feel the same as you but both my sides are like that and I had lipo. I talked to them again and I insisted that I'm pretty sure they won't go down, he wants me to wait until September for the revisions but I feel so depressed because my stomach looks deformed I want to get it fixed as soon as possible. Talked to DJ and she wants me to go ahead and schedule the breast lift with implant procedure but I just want my TT and bbl fixed first. Good luck to you, at least you're flatter than me.
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May 16, 2014
Sorry that you are not happy with the results. You probably need for your body to heal further more. May be you could do the lift/implant and revision at the same time. Good luck love, it will all work out
May 15, 2014
gosh girl your breasts are looking beautiful and your nipples even look sexy! lol youre looking awesome all around!
June 5, 2014
You look great. Your scar healed really well. I hope my tummy tuck comes out that good.
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August 2, 2014
Thank you for the review. I found him on the American Board of Plastic Surgery website. I never heard of him and he doesn't have much info on the page, so I was really scared. Your results look really good. I'm hopeful:
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August 19, 2014
I just added a few pictures, don't be detoured by his office. He seams to work very slowly. I opted not to do lipo because of how long i would be under and also how long it seems to take to get better. good luck to you
UPDATED FROM Charlotte2008
20 days post

3 weeks post

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Hello ladies, I cannot believe it has only been 3 weeks it feels like a life time. I am feeling restless. I walked twice this week, each time it felt like I went through boot camp. They were only 30mn walks in my neighborhood. I also had my visit with my surgeon he took out the stitches around my belly button and under my breast. He said I can start working out in a week, slowly and build up to my pre surgery workout; which was 1 hour 5 days a week. I still get swollen when I do too much. I have been extremely sleepy I don't know if it is because of the surgery. Anyway just trying to listen to my body. I like the way I look under cloths. My left side has more skin. I asked the doctor if lipo would take care of it he said it was to early. To give it sometime to heal. I have been using bio oil and mederma.

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May 7, 2014
You look great! Glad to hear you are feeling well!
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May 8, 2014
Hey your results look good!