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Male Tummy Tuck W/ Gynecomastia, Chest Contouring - Denver, CO
UPDATED FROM Skisteve007
6 months post
6 month post Op
WORTH IT$10,200
Well here is a before and after. Been working out hard at the gym eating 70% healthy now for the past 4 weeks.
I did tear a muscle in my foot and could not work out hard for 3 months plus the having surgery.
Got a tattoo to cover my chest scars. Still believe Dr. Could have took more off the belly and should have done lipo to the flanks.
I'll keep trying to lose some weight.
I did tear a muscle in my foot and could not work out hard for 3 months plus the having surgery.
Got a tattoo to cover my chest scars. Still believe Dr. Could have took more off the belly and should have done lipo to the flanks.
I'll keep trying to lose some weight.
UPDATED FROM Skisteve007
25 days post
24 days PO Going through The Motions :/
I haven't posted in a few weeks because I haven't felt all to proud of the outcome.
Chest I'm happy with under swelling has gotten much better.
All drains are out as of 4 days ago. Thank God. They suck and are annoying.
Any input on the below really helps.
So I'm 3.5 weeks out and I just noticed the wavy belly. Seroma for sure... Belly looking much bigger than day 1 PO. Going to call for an appointment with Dr. Monday.
I totally look like I have a belly Roll. Very discouraging. Plus I'm down about 3 pounds since the surgery.
I did some research and read here that your end results will look very similar to your look right after surgery... Well I hope so for my tummy.
Hoping for big improvement in the next few months.
As mentioned I like my chest out come, just not the tummy.
Dr said he didn't do muscle tighten or repair, wasn't needed. I didn't do lipo to the flanks either. Still disappointed I didn't.
I have started riding the recumbent bike at the gym about 40 mins 3 days a week. Still wearing compression garment about half the time... Just not at night when I sleep.
Hoping this gets better.
Looking forward to an improvement.
Thanks,
Steve.
Chest I'm happy with under swelling has gotten much better.
All drains are out as of 4 days ago. Thank God. They suck and are annoying.
Any input on the below really helps.
So I'm 3.5 weeks out and I just noticed the wavy belly. Seroma for sure... Belly looking much bigger than day 1 PO. Going to call for an appointment with Dr. Monday.
I totally look like I have a belly Roll. Very discouraging. Plus I'm down about 3 pounds since the surgery.
I did some research and read here that your end results will look very similar to your look right after surgery... Well I hope so for my tummy.
Hoping for big improvement in the next few months.
As mentioned I like my chest out come, just not the tummy.
Dr said he didn't do muscle tighten or repair, wasn't needed. I didn't do lipo to the flanks either. Still disappointed I didn't.
I have started riding the recumbent bike at the gym about 40 mins 3 days a week. Still wearing compression garment about half the time... Just not at night when I sleep.
Hoping this gets better.
Looking forward to an improvement.
Thanks,
Steve.
Replies (5)
October 11, 2015
Be glad you didn't need muscle repair. It hurts like hell. Sorry about the saroma, how do they fix that?
October 12, 2015
Read it's very common... Big needle, aspiration. Pull it out it ain't pretty.
I'll pass out. Watch some you tubes.
I'll pass out. Watch some you tubes.
October 11, 2015
I really hope everything turns out ok! Wait til you are completely healed then you can make an assessment and see if you need a revision!
October 12, 2015
Steve I have learned a lot fro you and your experience. I want to say thank you. You seem like a guy who keeps his eyes on the prize.
October 13, 2015
Hey there, Im hoping things get better for you. I know you were anxious about your surgery and for it not to turn out the way you hoped sucks. I just want to encourage you to give it some more time. If you're really not satisfied talk to your doctor about a revision. Keep us posted
UPDATED FROM Skisteve007
11 days post
11 day PO.... Not Happy.
I'm physical feeling good. Off all pain meds now for 2 days. 2 drains left in abdomen.
Just not happy at all with the tummy tuck. Look at the pics... Dr could have took a lot more. He did no lipo at the flanks.. Obviously it's needed.
I still look like I have a belly... Ya, cause I do. He wasn't aggressive enough. I don't feel any swelling at the incisions.. Really none at the flanks so that's not coming down special the left flank.. Looking more than the right. So disappointed right now. Dr did no muscle repair says it wasn't needed, not sore at all..
Chest came out OK. Under the arm is good, skin and fat taken out there. I'm still very swollen under the left arm. Right arm feels fine. I do have a lot of chest muscle so the thickness you see is from the weight lifting.
Ahhh I feel the abdominal isn't good.. Flanks suck.
Already researching lipo.... Look at cool sculpting but that looks hit and miss.
Seems like lipo it going to be.. I don't feel the time will show that big of an improvement.
Frustrating, $ 11,000$ lots of inconvenience, pain ect...
Not Happy.
Just not happy at all with the tummy tuck. Look at the pics... Dr could have took a lot more. He did no lipo at the flanks.. Obviously it's needed.
I still look like I have a belly... Ya, cause I do. He wasn't aggressive enough. I don't feel any swelling at the incisions.. Really none at the flanks so that's not coming down special the left flank.. Looking more than the right. So disappointed right now. Dr did no muscle repair says it wasn't needed, not sore at all..
Chest came out OK. Under the arm is good, skin and fat taken out there. I'm still very swollen under the left arm. Right arm feels fine. I do have a lot of chest muscle so the thickness you see is from the weight lifting.
Ahhh I feel the abdominal isn't good.. Flanks suck.
Already researching lipo.... Look at cool sculpting but that looks hit and miss.
Seems like lipo it going to be.. I don't feel the time will show that big of an improvement.
Frustrating, $ 11,000$ lots of inconvenience, pain ect...
Not Happy.
Replies (5)
September 28, 2015
Hey man, There's ALOT of swelling there. You can tell from your upper sternum area. With most...or all tt what shows at the bottom post op is what WAS above the belly button pre op. If that stands true, you did not have that much above your bb before the tt. What you are seeing is significant swelling. It will reduce and you will taper down in proportion with what you see above your bb. Remember, we all experienced significant swelling around the incision and bb. Give it time. It will improve.
September 28, 2015
I hope your are right... Feeling disappointed & frustrated.
Thank you for the in site.
Thank you for the in site.
September 28, 2015
I just seen your question you asked some docs. We should stay in touch.
If this doesn't work out here in 3 months... I'm going for lipo for sure. Will highly consider DR after spending 11k here. Would you go back to DR if you end up wanting a revision?
If this doesn't work out here in 3 months... I'm going for lipo for sure. Will highly consider DR after spending 11k here. Would you go back to DR if you end up wanting a revision?
September 28, 2015
Frankly I cant blame you for not being happy. You are extremely physically fit but you have extra skin, but its not shown.
September 28, 2015
I agree. I'm trying.
I'm going to focus on lost some more weight.. Then lipo the flanks.
I feel that's what I need.
I'm going to focus on lost some more weight.. Then lipo the flanks.
I feel that's what I need.
September 28, 2015
For what it's worth you do look swollen. I read some reviews were people or docs said swelling can be soft or fluid like not necessary stuff like if you had a swollen ankle. I hope it gets better... If give it time. Thing is, you can always get it tweaked
September 28, 2015
I can feel some swelling towards the front but not in the side flank.. Feels normal fat to me.
I hope so... Going to concentrate on low calorie, lose 12 lbs. Then consider lipo in 2.5 months.
I hope so... Going to concentrate on low calorie, lose 12 lbs. Then consider lipo in 2.5 months.
September 28, 2015
Seems reasonable. I don't mean to pry on your weight and stuff, but do you even have the 12 lbs to stand to lose?
September 28, 2015
I expected to see a smooth bridge where the cut was made. The breast are flat but not contoured You still have extra skin on the sides. Please get another opinion. I am going to mexico with Dr. Laura Carmina Cardenas, MD. She will give you a virtual consultation. Perhaps you can send her your pics. So far she has been good to me. If not her, then another doctor. That is what I would do. The good news that its skin and grows back. Sorry if I am talking to much.
September 28, 2015
You may not feel the swelling, but you are swollen. The flanks are also where a lot of fluid goes in general.
My doctor has now told me I need a lower body lift because my flanks are not fat. So thats where im heading. Scar goes all the way around though. He said no muscle repair either.
My doctor has now told me I need a lower body lift because my flanks are not fat. So thats where im heading. Scar goes all the way around though. He said no muscle repair either.
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