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It's been a while...
It's been a lonnng time since I've been on here and updated my review. I see a lot has changed with the Real self format and it's kind of hard for me to navigate the site now, however I do think this update is wayyy overdue.
It was my intention to update sooner but i have been busy enjoying life. This surgery truly made a difference in my overall appearance :-). Soooo, I am about 9 months post op. My stomach is still flat but I still have swelling occasionally. My incisions were healing great up until the 6-7 month mark and then they started to keloid or became hypertrophic :-( I'm not too worried about my incisions but my belly button which can be seen with crop tops keloided pretty badly. I have tried several different products to try to reduce or make them less visible but so far nothing has really helped. I don't regret having my procedure I just wish my scars wouldn't have become hypertrophic. Unfortunately, African Americans are more prone to keloiding or hypertrophic scarring so that is a chance you take with any surgery. I visited Dr cochran about a month ago to receive steroid injections which are supposed to help but so far I haven't seen a difference. Also, my stomach is still numb in many areas and the keloided itch like crazy!!!! I will post pics!
It was my intention to update sooner but i have been busy enjoying life. This surgery truly made a difference in my overall appearance :-). Soooo, I am about 9 months post op. My stomach is still flat but I still have swelling occasionally. My incisions were healing great up until the 6-7 month mark and then they started to keloid or became hypertrophic :-( I'm not too worried about my incisions but my belly button which can be seen with crop tops keloided pretty badly. I have tried several different products to try to reduce or make them less visible but so far nothing has really helped. I don't regret having my procedure I just wish my scars wouldn't have become hypertrophic. Unfortunately, African Americans are more prone to keloiding or hypertrophic scarring so that is a chance you take with any surgery. I visited Dr cochran about a month ago to receive steroid injections which are supposed to help but so far I haven't seen a difference. Also, my stomach is still numb in many areas and the keloided itch like crazy!!!! I will post pics!
Summer time Fine!
I posted previously that I am almost 2 months post but looks like RS says I am 2 months! Anywho, I am in Miami celebrating my bday and definitely having a blast!!
Almost 2 months post op
I guess it's safe to say I am summer time fine lol!! I will be 2 months post op tomorrow and I am doing great and loving my flat tummy! I have resumed most of my daily activities..I still take it easy and try not to lift anything heavy. I haven't returned to work yet but I probably will soon. I have started running and doing light exercises but I still can't do any ab exercises because my stomach is still tight and numb. Overall I am pleased but I do have a few things that I don't like: my belly button, small lumps on each side of my hips, and the top of my va jay jay (just being honest). I will post some pics!
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2200 North Avenue, Columbus, Georgia