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40ish, Two Almost Grown Children- Looking for a Small Waist - Dominican Republic
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I have been thinking about lipo with fat transfer...
StarrangelMay 9, 2016
WORTH IT$4,550
I have been thinking about lipo with fat transfer for a few years. I have always had a nice shape and pretty good eating habits. I'm not ready to starve myself just to get a small waist. I have weighed between 145-155 for lbs for the last 3 years. My ideal weight is 140-145. I like my body, including breasts and thighs when I'm under 150. But even at 145, my entire midsection is a little boxy. I also have a little muffin top. I work out and am pretty active. Ladies I a'm sick of girdle panties, Spanx and lord knows I couldn't keep a waist - trainer on for more than an hour. So..... I finally decided to get lipo of my entire torso with fat transfer to my butt. I'm only 5'2"- so I don't want a big donkey butt. I would like it more perky with more projection. I'm going to Dr. Tania Medina in two weeks l. I had consults with 2 other doctors, but the cost was twice as much, even with the cost of airfare and 10 days at recovery house in Dominican Republic. The doctor has suggested a tummy tuck based on my photos. But, two in person doctors here recommend only liposuction. I also love getting away to a tropical island so I'm excited about my decision.
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May 9, 2016
Are you concerned about loose skin after the lipo?
May 9, 2016
Yes, I am! I looked at a lot of "after" lipo pics and it looks like the skin usually retracts well when you don't have stretch marks and lots of loose skin. hat do you think?
UPDATED FROM Starrangel
14 days pre
Lipo or Tummy Tuck?
StarrangelMay 9, 2016
I've been lurking in RS day and night to answer this question. I see lots of pics with ladies who had lipo only with a stomach like mine. I also see women who had tummy tuck for a slight belly. I think I have minor muscle seperation (less than. 5 inch). Is the tt recovery and scar worth the results?
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May 11, 2016
From the looks of your pictures I doesn't look like you should need a TT. Two doctors in the states also saw you in person and suggested you just do Lipo??? I would go with only the lipo. Honestly speaking this wouldn't be drastic weight loss for you so the little sag you may get should retract. Pure Vitamin E oil helps with that as well.
May 11, 2016
Thanks for the tip. I read some laser could help too? A third doctor did say I may need a "little tummy tuck". But I don't really want the scar
May 11, 2016
I too have heard about laser treatments but do not know anyone who has done them. But good luck, I'm following your journey.
May 18, 2016
I'm going with a tummy tuck because I really want a tiny waist and flat stomach and my issue is loose skin more than belly fat and even though I don't have muscle separation from my pregnancies I can tell that they're stretched out some from having my boys. The scar is worth it to me because it's so low and most scars I've seen really heal and fade nicely
UPDATED FROM Starrangel
7 days pre
One week to go!
StarrangelMay 17, 2016
I'm super excited and perfectly comfortable with my choice of Dra Medina. I gained a few pounds so I'm back up to 155 pounds. My waist is still 32 inches though? I can't wait to get this layer of fat off of my mid-section :) My kids are almost grown and still love to hug up on me because I'm "warm and soft". They think it's a compliment, but I'm not a blanket.....lol.
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May 18, 2016
Where are you staying?
May 18, 2016
I still have not booked my recovery house. I think either Spa Jacqueline or Sea Lily.
Are you staying at their recovery home or a hotel? Seems like the weather is going to be real nice out there! Tropical!