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I Love Being a Mom, but I Just Don't Want to Look Like One :) - Culver City, CA

UPDATED FROM curvycuban
4 months post

4 months + post op!!!

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curvycuban
WORTH IT$10,000
Great to wear a bikini after 3 kids...I feel good and have a happy hubby ;)

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Kenneth Hughes, MD

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.7 | 664 Reviews
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T
September 24, 2013
You look great! Lucky you! You're seeing you're results already me on the other hand is still big and swollen with lots stiffness and numbness.
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September 25, 2013
Awe thank you.. Swelling did take a bit longer than i thought it would too. Sounds like you just had procedures done.. it took a couple of months for my swelling to go down and for my boobs to drop.....Its hard to be patient just give your body a little time!!! Take care!
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December 2, 2013
Hi, I'm having Dr Huges di lipo on me in two weeks and just wanted to know what you think about him and his work?
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December 2, 2013
Congrats on your decision! His work is fantastic he really is passionate and good at what he does. At first I was a bit hesitant about my first impression of him. He made comments that reflected he was full of himself.. but honestly since his work was that good...who care's if he's conceited... I'd still highly recommend him! Good luck, wear the garment. and take arnica.. you will look great!!!
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December 2, 2013
Thank you so much, I had lipo years ago and never wore any foam just a garmet. What is this lipo foam I hear everyone talking about and did you take arnica pills or the cream?
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December 2, 2013
...I'm not familiar with the foam.. for tummy and flanks I was instructed to use tight fabric garment...do your homework on what will get you your max results :) . re: arnica I took the pills. I began 1 week prior to surgery and a couple of weeks after... I bruise very easily and these pills helped significantly... You can purchase at a health vitamin store and can purchase b/w $10 - $15.
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December 2, 2013
Thank you so much, your awesome!
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December 2, 2013
:) Good luck!!! Post some after pics too!
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December 2, 2013
I will, thanks for all your help.
UPDATED FROM curvycuban
1 month post

7 wks Post Op

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Its only been 7wks post op & I look how I did prior to having my three beautiful girls! Very happy and continuing to work out for optimal results!!!

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K
June 29, 2013
Great photo! You are one hot mama!!
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June 30, 2013
Awe thank you!.. Good luck with your recovery! The first few days I felt like a train hit me, but after 1 full week started to feel much better... I hope you do too! Keep us posted :)
G
July 3, 2013
How many cc's did you get and what cup size are you now? What profile? Under or over the muscle? And with the lipo, how many... poke holes... did you have and what parts did they suck out? Not very technical with my lipo terms yet, but if I dont get results that I want with working out before my BA I was considering ab lipo. My belly has always poked out. Even as a teenager. I am wanting to at least get in the habit of exercising before surgery so I dont get the weird lumpy bits of new fat.
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July 14, 2013
I went from a full b to a full D... 500 cc's under muscle silicone gel inserted in crease under breast.... i believe it was moderate profile due to the circumference of my breast 13+" Victoria Secrets im b/w a 36d and 36dd. Just bought a new Venus bikini online and the d cup fits perfectly.. I know this sounds like my breast are huge.. but they really are not.. this size was a good match for me. Working out is great before and well my doctor allowed a month after check with yours.. you are petite with a small problem area (The pooch!) mine was much bigger after the twins!.. Im not a doc but it seems you would be a perfect candidate for tummy lipo! GOOD LUCK!
G
July 15, 2013
Do you feel like the lipo was worth the extra money so far? Are you abs completely flat now? How has the recovery been? Were the boobs or the abs more sore?
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July 16, 2013
Def. feel it was worth it! :) Sure beats the expense and pain of a tummy tuck! Luckily I did not have to go that route.. I had reasonable expectations based on the consult with doctor. He said that having three kids and being in my late 30's my stomach is not as elastic as my younger days and I would have some lose skin.. my tummy is flat and honestly only at touch or sitting can you so see some looseness to the skin wear my pooch was.. My results were honestly better than I anticipaated. I had my sides (flanks) done at the same time too that was more sore and uncomfortable than my tummy and boobs! I'm fully recovered and am on a weight loss challenge I was a size 8 prior to surgery i'm now a size 6 and working on the size 4.. Ill post more pics once Im there! :)
UPDATED FROM curvycuban
1 month post

Post Op- Breast Aug and lipo

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curvycuban
This week marks 6 week post op....Very happy!

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LA
December 18, 2014
Was the lipo very painful? You look great btw...
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December 18, 2014
Thank you..it wasnt too bad.. I do recall the sides (flanks) being really sensitive and sore after lipo and took a little more time to recover..but I dont regret at all! Its been 1yr 1/2 and my tummy and abs are more defined than in my 20's... Ill post a pick soon..Good luck should you decide to do lipo.. btw you are a lovely young lady :) !