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48 Years Old, 5 Children Later......getting my Mini Tummy Tuck - Cincinnati, OH
UPDATED FROM rhonda5
10 months post
11 months post op doctor appt.
WORTH IT$5,700
Hello all. I had a follow up dr appt yesterday, with my plastic surgeon. We have been watching over the past months, some "swelling", or puffiness above my scar. It just wasn't/isn't perfectly flat. He waited this long, to make sure swelling would be gone. It's still there, and yesterday, he said we will schedule a revision, and he will tighten, or take out just a little bit more skin. It will be done in his office. And no charge! I am so happy that he has seen what I've been seeing all along, and agrees that it needs to be fixed! the revision isn't as long as my entire scar. Mostly the center area. I am scheduled to have this done a few days before Thanksgiving. So, after that, I will post some pictures and another update.
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September 1, 2015
Looks good! I hope mine looks as good at 9 months. I'm only a month PO and question if I should have had a mini TT. Best wishes!
September 1, 2015
Looks nice and faint.....
September 3, 2015
thanks. I think it looks pretty good. I had a terrible c-section scar before this, so I'm used to having a scar. And this one looks amazing compared to the old one!
September 27, 2015
Thanks for sharing your story and photos. I am 46 and have had 4 C-sections. I wanted a tummy tuck after having my last c-section and tubal ligation. My husband never liked the idea and would lovingly tell me "you're are perfect the way you are". He passed away from cancer 5 years ago. I am well past the grief stage and now a single, dating women that spends a lot of time in a bathing suit. I decided this is something I am going to do for myself and not feel guilty about it.
I have a very similar shape and plan on having a Mini TT in the next few months. It was nice to see finial results on someone with a similar figure. So far I have gone for 2 consultations, and got 2 slightly different opinions. They both agreed an mini was my best option. They both said my muscle was in good shape without noticeable separation, but could end up requiring a few stiches. One surgeon said he would do a little lipo around my belly button, the other said I didn't need it. One surgeon is requiring an over night stay for the procedure, the other will do it under sedation in office and send me home after. One surgeon doesn't use drains any longer. I also plan to have lipo on my flanks too. Both surgeons are very reputable, have done work on friends and get great reviews. I am going to get a 3rd opinion this week. I would be comfortable using either of the two but the fees were $2,000- $3,000 higher than expected ( $9,300 and $10,300). Both included a lower abdominoplasty, anesthesia, surgery suite, and lipo of the flanks. The Dr. wanting to do lipo around the BB was discounting the abdominal and flank lipo 50% because I only needed a small amount, but was still more expensive. I would also have a separate additional fee for the overnight stay on the higher priced surgeon. I anticipated spending about $7,000 total before my consults. I may consider going out of town for a 4th opinion based on prices I've received so far, I have done my research and $9K-$10K seems high. I am not going to choose a surgeon strictly based on price. I have already done extensive homework on the surgeon before scheduling an appointment so price will factor in to my finial decision.
This post was very helpful with what to expect with recovery, I have a 18 year old daughter to help out some while I recover, but will be getting through the majority of it alone. I was home 36 hours after my last c-section and went to Costco the next day with my mom, so I am hopeful this won't be much different.
I have a very similar shape and plan on having a Mini TT in the next few months. It was nice to see finial results on someone with a similar figure. So far I have gone for 2 consultations, and got 2 slightly different opinions. They both agreed an mini was my best option. They both said my muscle was in good shape without noticeable separation, but could end up requiring a few stiches. One surgeon said he would do a little lipo around my belly button, the other said I didn't need it. One surgeon is requiring an over night stay for the procedure, the other will do it under sedation in office and send me home after. One surgeon doesn't use drains any longer. I also plan to have lipo on my flanks too. Both surgeons are very reputable, have done work on friends and get great reviews. I am going to get a 3rd opinion this week. I would be comfortable using either of the two but the fees were $2,000- $3,000 higher than expected ( $9,300 and $10,300). Both included a lower abdominoplasty, anesthesia, surgery suite, and lipo of the flanks. The Dr. wanting to do lipo around the BB was discounting the abdominal and flank lipo 50% because I only needed a small amount, but was still more expensive. I would also have a separate additional fee for the overnight stay on the higher priced surgeon. I anticipated spending about $7,000 total before my consults. I may consider going out of town for a 4th opinion based on prices I've received so far, I have done my research and $9K-$10K seems high. I am not going to choose a surgeon strictly based on price. I have already done extensive homework on the surgeon before scheduling an appointment so price will factor in to my finial decision.
This post was very helpful with what to expect with recovery, I have a 18 year old daughter to help out some while I recover, but will be getting through the majority of it alone. I was home 36 hours after my last c-section and went to Costco the next day with my mom, so I am hopeful this won't be much different.
September 28, 2015
shelli87, good luck with everything! It sounds like you've done good research into your doctors. Just do all they tell you to...don't try to do too much too soon! You don't want to rip or pull any stitching out, right after they have "fixed" you! -Your daughter will be a big help too! I really was surprised at how slowly the healing process was....but it's was something I really wanted, so I just did it. And I had great help from my family. Best of luck to you! Glad my posts may have helped you!
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August 28, 2015
You truly couldn't ask for better results! You look absolutely fantastic!
August 31, 2015
thank you SO much! You are so kind to take the time to post words of encouragement. :)
August 28, 2015
Hi Rhonda, you look stunning!! We can always find something that is not to our perfect expectations, but the overall effect is a 100% improvement in our lives. I am betting you feel younger, have much more confidence and energy and an excitement to conquer new things, right?? This is the unrecognised side effect of this surgery, so bring it on. Keep going, not long to your anniversary.
August 31, 2015
Thank you Imath. Everyone on here, is so nice and so uplifting to each other! -I do feel better inside! Yes, I know I personally wish it was even better, but I know that, that's unrealistic, and I am happy with my results. I focus now on living a healthy life, to take as good care of my surgery as I can. And I'm so very thankful I was able to have this done. --you're right Imath, not long till my anniversary!! ha.
August 30, 2015
Do you every wish u had muscle repair above your bb? I worry about fat and muscle bludge above. I don't have any now but still very tight. Is your belly soft now
August 31, 2015
I do sometimes wish that, yes. But, when I've said that to my doctor, he keeps telling me that if it would have given me better results, then he would have done it. He said it wouldn't have changed my results much more than what I already have....and that it would have been a waste of money, and longer recovery, with no better results......so IF that's true what he said, then maybe it's more in my head and mind - that I wanted perfection....and at 49, I will look great, but it may not look like a 20 year olds stomach. And I'm trying to just be happy with the results I have. --as to your question about tightness, and softness....I don't remember noticing a bunch of that. I think my stomach feels pretty normal now. I still feel a puffiness above my scar, and numbness; and I still feel like it's still swollen. I'm sure hoping that one day goes away! I have heard it can still take between 1 year and 2 years for some people, to become totally normal with swelling. I go to the doctor again in a couple of weeks and will update what he says then!
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I'm so happy you are getting your repair!!!! You will be so much happier!!!!!
Keep us posted!!! Good luck