Day 24 post op: Breast Lift (laser bra) and Tummy Tuck (Fluer de lis)

I found out today what procedures my PS feels is the safest way to go for me. I will be having the surgeries done in stages. The first stage will be the Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck where the scar will be down the center and also across the bottom. I will also be having a laser bra breast lift done. Still adjusting to the sticker shock and the battle begins inside of me regarding that as well as the fear of the pain. I feel very confident with the surgeon and staff at Columbus Asthetics and Plastic Surgery.

In three months, if I choose to, I can go back in for the arm lift and thigh lift. That may be a better idea due to having to wear compression garments on the upper arms and down to the knees on the legs. That seems more suited to winter time than to the beginning of summer. So I'm fine with waiting.

It's not even been twenty four hours and I'm really having second thoughts on the Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck vs a traditional tummy tuck. I understand the reason behind it but I'm really wanting to avoid that ugly vertical scarring. I understand the trade off may be that it won't be as flat, but if it's got a huge scar down the middle of it, I'd still feel self conscious which is the reason I'm having it done to begin with. This is a dilemma.....