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Early 50's Breast and Arm Lift (no implants)

UPDATED FROM Kmeready
5 months post

I did it! Third day post op from my tummy tuck and lipoid back, flanks, and hips!

KmereadyDecember 17, 2015
WORTH IT$9,300
Can't believe it's over! I thought the day would never come and it did. Posting my before and 2 post op picture in my CG. Anybody have ideas on the CG and how to wear it with the hole in the back from the opening where it won't show under your pants? Do you always wear loose pants or a skirt during CG phase? Hard to really see any difference with so much swelling and foam pads in the CG. Estimate I was up about 15 pounds right after surgery and I'm about 8 pounds up now in swelling. I weigh myself to gauge the swelling phase, not weight loss.

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Vijay K. Bindingnavele, MD, FACS

Vijay K. Bindingnavele, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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tinymermaid
December 17, 2015
Wow! You look so good! I just had a wrap around waist binder for my abdominoplasty! Yours looks complicated!
Kmeready
December 22, 2015
Once I got used to it and it wasn't as painful to pull up, it was much simpler. Super happy with one week results so far...too much swelling to see the end result but well worth it, indeed.
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tinymermaid
December 23, 2015
Hope you are moving better this week! Each day gets better! I am 9 weeks out from surgery this Wednesday and even though I am sore I am starting to feel more myself!
Kmeready
December 23, 2015
Awesome! How long did you wear the compression garnents? When did you notice the biggest changes in the swelling going down? Thanks for sharing... :)
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tinymermaid
December 23, 2015
My doctor told me I could stop wearing my compression garment at 6 weeks but I felt too naked without the support so I kept it on for 8 weeks just during the day. At night I would just wear regular underwear. I then went out to Walmart and purchased those cheap support underwear to wear during the day without my binder. They are a tiny bit snug but not too tight just enough to keep me comfortable then I just wear regular underwear at night. I am noticing now that some of the swelling is down in the morning but but the afternoon I still swell a bit. The doctor said the swelling could last six months or more.
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HappySuzy
December 17, 2015
Loose clothes are your friend right now. My CG and zippers/hooks in front, on each side, with hole in crotch for goin to the bathroom. I wore underwear over top of mine. Had to take th CG off to go poo. Sounds like you're gonna need help in that department, cause of the way yours is constructed. Foam pads help make the Lipo areas to heal flat, so try and be patient with that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. :-DSzuy
Kmeready
December 22, 2015
Thank you Suzy! One week post op and feeling much better each day. :)
Kmeready
December 18, 2015
Thank you both for your feedback, the hole I mean is in the crotch, not the back, sorry I didn't specify. It's where it split at the bottom of the buttocks, just enough to create a small crease which I'm not sure if noticeable with pants or not, I just assume it is, haven't gotten that far yet. I had lipo of the back, flanks and hips which is why the binder isn't enough, i need compression in more areas which is why my garment is more extensive. Everything is going well for now, it's day by day. Thank you both so much! :)
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HappySuzy
December 22, 2015
Hey there. Hope you're doing well with the TT recovery. Got a question for you about your arm lift recovery. When did you start using the silicone strips? I think I read where you stopped at 12 weeks, but didn't see when you started. Think I'm ready for them. I'm 3 weeks post op, and my incisions look like yours did at that point. Thanks and continued good healing :-DSuzy
Kmeready
December 23, 2015
I started around 3 weeks, my doctor is the one who told me when to start, he already mentioned he expects me start that on my TT incision in two weeks.
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HappySuzy
December 23, 2015
Great! Thanks so much. I already gave the strips. I used them with my TT and I really think they help make the incision/scar minimal and flat. I had a few little scabby/slightly open spots on tummy so had to wait til 6 weeks to start with the silicone. My arms look all closed, so gonna go ahead and start. Thanks again. Hugs and healing :-DSuzy
UPDATED FROM Kmeready
4 months post

4 Month Update

KmereadyNovember 10, 2015
Everything is awesome! Sometimes I forget I had the surgery because the feeling is completely normal. My left arm is going to need a revision due to an injury years ago that created an indentation that is still there mid arm. The sutures in that arm gave me the most trouble and is longer in scar healing than the right. Getting ready for TT and lipo....:)

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LostItAll
November 10, 2015
Great results! I can't believe its been 4 months already! I think your scars are some of the better ones I have seen.

I'm glad to hear your mobility is like it was before, that's is one of my biggest fears. I can't wait to get mine done!
Kmeready
November 11, 2015
Best decision I ever made! The right Doctor is key.
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tinymermaid
November 10, 2015
You look great good luck onn your tummy tuck and lipo!
Kmeready
November 11, 2015
Thank you :)
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HappySuzy
November 10, 2015
FABULOUS results! So happy for you. I'm three weeks away from mine. Best wishes on your TT and Lipo. I've had those already, in case you'd like to read my profile. Keep up the wonderful recovery and prep for your next surgery...it'll go great! :-DSuzy
Kmeready
November 11, 2015
I will check yours out! Thank you, I nervous, yet excited for the next part of my journey...:)
BodyConscious247
May 19, 2016
Your arms are amazing. I'm having my Mommy Makeover first in August (TT, Lipo, Breasts, etc) and my arm lift a few months after that but I can't help looking at pics. Your scars are beautiful and barely seen. Your results are gorgeous!
Kmeready
May 29, 2016
Thanks! I'm happy with my results. I can wear sleeveless dresses and tops now. Good luck with your surgery.
UPDATED FROM Kmeready
3 months post

Yes! It's worth it! 3 month comparison!

KmereadyOctober 10, 2015
Totally worth it!

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tinymermaid
October 10, 2015
You must love how your shirt sleeve is loose now! I'm so happy for you!
Kmeready
October 15, 2015
Thank you!! :)
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HappySuzy
October 10, 2015
Beautiful! Congrats. I'm getting mine done soon. Hope I have as positive an outcome.
Kmeready
October 12, 2015
Wishing you a great surgery and recovery. :)
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LostItAll
October 10, 2015
What a great result!! Your arms are much smaller! Did you measure their diameter before and after?
Kmeready
October 12, 2015
Yes, 17 inches around before and 12 inches now... :)
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LostItAll
October 12, 2015
Wow! That is dramatic!
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dlflygrl
October 11, 2015
A M A Z I N G!!! You gooooooooo girl! So very happy for you. Your results are magnificent.
Kmeready
October 12, 2015
Thanks! I can't wait for how it will look six month and a year from now. :)
Kmeready
October 12, 2015
Loving it! :)
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