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Update 9 years later.....still loving it. 7 Weeks Before/After Pics -Tummy Tuck and Lipo of Flanks - Charlotte, NC

UPDATED FROM NC AuctionQueen
8 years post

9 year Update

WORTH IT$9,000
Started posting about a new round of procedures and thought I would add a few pictures to show my TT 9 years later. I have scars but to me they are barely noticeable. It is so much better than the huge shelf I had removed. Wearing a size 10-12 depending mostly on how the thighs fit.... that may be a future procedure. 2020 is breast lift and bat wings........

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Kara K. Criswell, MD, FACS

Kara K. Criswell, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I can't believe how the tummy area has held up so well, it's like you only just had the procedure and it's 8 years later?!
I wanted to ask, how long was it before the scar became white / less visible? I had my TT 5 months ago and the scar is still quite red, not as bad but red. When I wake up in the morning it is white, then as day goes on resumes the red!
I would say probably a year, I seem to do everything slow though. I did use the scar strips for a while and then stopped. No one will ever see my scar it’s so well placed that even in a bathing suit it doesn’t show.
First, I want to say you look amazing. Second, thank you for being so honest and detailed. I was beginning to feel like I was the only one still hurting and swelling 6 weeks into it. The burning you described as you get up off the couch is no joke! I am recovering slower than most but I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. Thank you again.
You are so sweet! I’ve been very pleased with my tummy tuck and now breast lift and brachioplasty.my Dr is amazing! I am 7 weeks out ftom the latest surgery and again am having issues with swelling, this time it’s my right arm. Twice as big as my left. Always something but so glad I’ve got tiny arms now.
UPDATED FROM NC AuctionQueen
2 months post

10 weeks PO: I will be 10 weeks on Thursday. I...

10 weeks PO: I will be 10 weeks on Thursday. I went in and had an Ultrasonic Massage to try to help with the swelling I am still having. I woke up with morning with more swelling than I have been having lately. My the end of the day today - even with my high-waisted controll panties on and my binder for half the day I am still more swollen than I have been. I was hoping the massage would help but seems to have made things worse. May call Dr's office tomorrow just to check and see if that's normal.

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Wow! You look great! I am also 8 weeks po today. I love the way you put the hearts in "strategic" places on your photo's. I am just figuring out how to take pics and post them. Looking at a picture of myself is a real reality check...both good and bad :0) This site is the best for encouragement, isn't it?
I am so grateful for this site - it has helped me on this journey and I hope my journey helps others to come. Thanks for you comments. Good luck in your healing.
Wow, your results are so great. Here's hoping my results will be too!!
I really want to show my doc your pics, if I end up looking as good as you I will be freaking flipping cartwheels into his office, LOL
I wanted tos ay since I can so ID with you and the weight loss and the tummy! I am praying underneath this mess is all the muscle I have been working so hard on!
You go Girl - I want to see those cartwheels. I, like you, have been working my butt off for 2 years. I even ran a 5K with my daughter and I hate running.
LOL I know I did a race on my B-day it was my proudest moment and my 10 year old son said Mom you are too slow I want to run ahead, I said GO, good grief I was so excited to be running with him and he bailed on me, but it was a great way to celebrate a level of fitness that seemed like would never happen!
Nice story! You look Fab!
UPDATED FROM NC AuctionQueen
2 months post

PO 8 weeks - Went shopping today to try on pants...

PO 8 weeks -
Went shopping today to try on pants. The 10's I bought keep sagging in the butt area I didn't know if they were to big or if the thighs were too tight and pulling the butt down. I decided I needed to try on pther pants and see what's up. Well, I don't know if the pants I have are too big - but I did try on 2 pair of 8's and they fit quite nicely. SHOCK!!!!

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shocking...stunning results. best 9 grand you have ever spent. i am talked into adding lipo after this
Thanks - I am pretty pleased myself.
NCauctionqueen glad to hear you are recovering nicely. I live you pre and post op pictures. I know you are thrilled!
It gets better everyday. Glad to hear you are on the other side now. Welcome to the club!
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