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Going to Santo Domingo for Mommy Makeover with BBL Mar 2016
UPDATED FROM Mrs_Beanz
7 months post
Part 2 or my journey
Mrs_BeanzOctober 9, 2016
$6,120
Belly button revision
Tummy tuck scar revision
I had back fat and i have a pouch and rolls on my abdomen still sooo, full torso/body lipo and or if necessary a mini tuck revision. I may get an independent opinion as part of me is thinking its all in my head.
What do you think?
Fat transfer to bum and hips why waste the fat right
I want that 26in waist damn it lol.
Tummy tuck scar revision
I had back fat and i have a pouch and rolls on my abdomen still sooo, full torso/body lipo and or if necessary a mini tuck revision. I may get an independent opinion as part of me is thinking its all in my head.
What do you think?
Fat transfer to bum and hips why waste the fat right
I want that 26in waist damn it lol.
Mrs_Beanz's provider
Replies (5)
April 4, 2017
This is the best and thorough review I have read. Keep us updated on your journey to round 2.
April 23, 2017
Hi Charysma! Thank you for the very thorough review. I honestly think you need a round 2 also. I was going to choose Dr. Goico but because I want more aggressive lipo and a little bigger, rounder butt I will be going with someone else. May I ask what is your height and what was your weight pre-op? I'm 5'4", 145 lbs, have 5 children and my tummy looks like yours did pre-op. My waist is 33" and I want it to be at least a 24" but in order to achieve that look I need some intensive 360 lipo that I know Dr. Goico isn't willing to do in one round. Untimately, I want the same procedures you had except instead of implants I want a breast reduction and lift. I'm currently a 36 DD and would love to be a C cup but I'm getting breasts done in a separate surgery at home. What is your new breast size? You still look good though but yes...it should be flat.
April 23, 2017
Hi Qt, i am around 5'7/5'8 and i weighed alomat 11 stones pre op my waist about 32/33in pre op.
My breast was 34B pre op and now 36DD. I do love my current breast size but lots of issues with it unfortunately. Hopefully this will be resolved in my revision this year.
My breast was 34B pre op and now 36DD. I do love my current breast size but lots of issues with it unfortunately. Hopefully this will be resolved in my revision this year.
April 23, 2017
See, imo you were small & healthy enough to have gotten the results you wanted in one round...I've seen it happen. I was back and forth between Goico and Medina and had my heart set on Goico. He's a great surgeon but for my needs I'm going to have to go with Medina. Thank you so much for responding and good luck on your round 2! Keep us posted!
April 25, 2017
Ky thoughts exactly. I plan on updating when i get there. As always honest and thorough ;)
Good luck with your procedure too hun and thank you
Good luck with your procedure too hun and thank you
April 25, 2017
Thank you Charysma...and I'm sorry, I missed who you decided to go with for your round 2...who did you decide on?
UPDATED FROM Mrs_Beanz
7 months post
Ughhh in need of a revision or round 2
Mrs_BeanzOctober 9, 2016
I'm now 6 months post op. Photos will follow.
I think most of us should resign to the fact a round will be required at some point or a revision to correct a few things.
I was very naive thinking Dr Goico could knock it out the park in 1 round. I am disappointed but it is what it is. I will look forward.
So what has been happening, I've been trying very hard not to [RS bleep] about my results because I know i have to be patient. Mommy makeovers is not a quick fix (I'm trying to be balanced here and again not [RS bleep] lol)
1st - I know i am a long away from where i started.
2nd - Overall i pretty much got what i asked for "natural" pffff. Piece of advice never ask for natural.
But......
1st - I absolutely hate my belly button. It's literally like a pin hole. It looks very unnatural, I've tried to put a marble to stretch and other things and it won't. Dr Goico said it'll get bigger but my bb hasnt.
Ladies make sure you discuss your desired bb look with your surgeon, I didn't realise how important it would be for me.
On that note I'm looking at a revision or a round 2. Dr Goico advises his patients to be patients as results take 9-12 to finalise so I think i have already told him i don't like but when i check in at 9 months/ 1yr I'm going to let him know i hate it. I hate it so bad it actually makes me feel bad everytime I look at it.
2nd - I have large rolls of fat above and below my belly button. It has the looks really bad to me. However, when i reached out to Dr Goico he said to exercise and to give it time.
I might add i have been exercising and I've actually lost about 3/4lbs before i took the photos with the rolls (yay me). But still those rolls are there, I'm not a bariatric patient so unsure why my stomach looks this way.
Anyway, I'm thinking maybe I'm still swollen as some of the tummy rolls have gone down a bit but it's still there. Part of me actually thinks not enough skin was removed from the lower abdomen as that has always had a pouch. But I'm going to stick with Dr Goico's request for now, exercise and see what happens in the next few months.
I'm thinking my waist could have been a little smaller. My current wait line is 30 - 31 ughhh. 1cm less than my pre op waist :(
3rd - My tummy tuck scar keloid, this happened after i couldn't get those damn silicone strips to stick lol. Anyway I found that elastoplast strips work way better than the other brands i was using and it has actually helped to flatten my keloids so bonus.
So now I'm thinking I need round of lipo and yes y'all I'm going to put that fat to good use in a bbl for more projection and hips. Oh and a tt scar revision. I'll do it right this time (stocking up on elastoplast strips lol)
For now I wait and see what happens.
This update is probably the hardest I have had to do but I've got to be honest with myself and to those ladies that also shared their stories the good and the bad.
I think most of us should resign to the fact a round will be required at some point or a revision to correct a few things.
I was very naive thinking Dr Goico could knock it out the park in 1 round. I am disappointed but it is what it is. I will look forward.
So what has been happening, I've been trying very hard not to [RS bleep] about my results because I know i have to be patient. Mommy makeovers is not a quick fix (I'm trying to be balanced here and again not [RS bleep] lol)
1st - I know i am a long away from where i started.
2nd - Overall i pretty much got what i asked for "natural" pffff. Piece of advice never ask for natural.
But......
1st - I absolutely hate my belly button. It's literally like a pin hole. It looks very unnatural, I've tried to put a marble to stretch and other things and it won't. Dr Goico said it'll get bigger but my bb hasnt.
Ladies make sure you discuss your desired bb look with your surgeon, I didn't realise how important it would be for me.
On that note I'm looking at a revision or a round 2. Dr Goico advises his patients to be patients as results take 9-12 to finalise so I think i have already told him i don't like but when i check in at 9 months/ 1yr I'm going to let him know i hate it. I hate it so bad it actually makes me feel bad everytime I look at it.
2nd - I have large rolls of fat above and below my belly button. It has the looks really bad to me. However, when i reached out to Dr Goico he said to exercise and to give it time.
I might add i have been exercising and I've actually lost about 3/4lbs before i took the photos with the rolls (yay me). But still those rolls are there, I'm not a bariatric patient so unsure why my stomach looks this way.
Anyway, I'm thinking maybe I'm still swollen as some of the tummy rolls have gone down a bit but it's still there. Part of me actually thinks not enough skin was removed from the lower abdomen as that has always had a pouch. But I'm going to stick with Dr Goico's request for now, exercise and see what happens in the next few months.
I'm thinking my waist could have been a little smaller. My current wait line is 30 - 31 ughhh. 1cm less than my pre op waist :(
3rd - My tummy tuck scar keloid, this happened after i couldn't get those damn silicone strips to stick lol. Anyway I found that elastoplast strips work way better than the other brands i was using and it has actually helped to flatten my keloids so bonus.
So now I'm thinking I need round of lipo and yes y'all I'm going to put that fat to good use in a bbl for more projection and hips. Oh and a tt scar revision. I'll do it right this time (stocking up on elastoplast strips lol)
For now I wait and see what happens.
This update is probably the hardest I have had to do but I've got to be honest with myself and to those ladies that also shared their stories the good and the bad.
Replies (5)
October 10, 2016
Thank you for your honesty. I can see where your concern is. I would be as well. Hopefully most of those issues resolve but if not I hope round 2 gets you right where you want to be.
October 10, 2016
Definitely appreciate ur honesty. I'm only 6 weeks post op & already thinking of a Rd 2. The only motivator to do it with him would b the discount other than that I just don't think he can get the job done. I think he's a good surgeon & with more time he will be able to perfect his craft.
October 10, 2016
With time and him not limiting himself. I think that's probably the biggest thing that holds him back from being a great surgeon that delivers every time.
October 11, 2016
Thank you for the candid review. I hope your second round will bring you the results you hoped for.
October 12, 2016
I'm two months post op and I'm thinking myself in a revision. I don't think he left my tummy as flat as I would've like. I want more lipo on my stomach. But I'll give it some time before jumping into any conclusion.
October 12, 2016
I hear you hun, that is the frustration i have now. Waiting to see if it improves. I'm trying not to get disappointed but its difficult as i feel i look worse than my pre op. I've done some comparison pics and well.....lets see what December brings :/
October 14, 2016
Ohh no don't get me wrong my before pics are horrible he did give me a nice curve and hips and my back u can tell he did good lipo. Is just my tummy I feel is not so flat. Or is it maybe bc my eating hasn't been that great either. But I'll give it a year to see
UPDATED FROM Mrs_Beanz
4 months post
4 months post up and holiday pics
Mrs_BeanzJuly 24, 2016
I'm wearing my faja more regularly and I've started to do waist training to get ny waist down to 26ins. I'm definitely think a round 2 is required as stomach isnt as flat as i would like. Plus I'd like more hips. However if i can use a corset to help shrink my waist i may just stick to lipo only in europe. I'm going to get a quote anyway to see how much it will cost me.
I should say, i am not loving my belly button at all. Dr says it will get bigger but i just see it getting smaller. I'm going to wait til 6 months before i complain about it. I freaked out about my boobs the other day. They looked like they were stuck on and i did not have enough breast tissue for the implant. Dr Goico messaged me immediately regarding my concerns and stated in his opinion it was perfectly normal. Another thing I'm going to wait 6 months for.
Finally my lower belly is still swollen 4 months on. This is why i think i need more lipo and a bbl (well why throw good fat away). S
Take a look at the boobie shots and let me know what you think, please be honest . I have my implants over the muscle
See you guys in a month.
I should say, i am not loving my belly button at all. Dr says it will get bigger but i just see it getting smaller. I'm going to wait til 6 months before i complain about it. I freaked out about my boobs the other day. They looked like they were stuck on and i did not have enough breast tissue for the implant. Dr Goico messaged me immediately regarding my concerns and stated in his opinion it was perfectly normal. Another thing I'm going to wait 6 months for.
Finally my lower belly is still swollen 4 months on. This is why i think i need more lipo and a bbl (well why throw good fat away). S
Take a look at the boobie shots and let me know what you think, please be honest . I have my implants over the muscle
See you guys in a month.
Replies (5)
July 24, 2016
Thank you for posting your photos and updates!
1 - You definitely have more hips and a fuller butt. I think it's a very nice sized natural derriere. But if you were looking for a more dramatic look, I understand your frustration.
2. I also think your belly button looks good. I have seen some that look stretched, deformed, almost closed, etc. Yours is a normal looking belly button, imo.
3. Breast: I prefer a beckoning breast shape, but some people prefer to have more upper pole fullness. It's all a question of taste. I think it you should discuss with Dr G your concerns. Put it all out there and see what he says.
Good luck and I hope you can get the results you wish for!!
1 - You definitely have more hips and a fuller butt. I think it's a very nice sized natural derriere. But if you were looking for a more dramatic look, I understand your frustration.
2. I also think your belly button looks good. I have seen some that look stretched, deformed, almost closed, etc. Yours is a normal looking belly button, imo.
3. Breast: I prefer a beckoning breast shape, but some people prefer to have more upper pole fullness. It's all a question of taste. I think it you should discuss with Dr G your concerns. Put it all out there and see what he says.
Good luck and I hope you can get the results you wish for!!
July 24, 2016
Hi Mezz, i already sent it to him and he said it was normal and happens sometimes. He also asked me about why it bothers me so much. With any ounce of dissatisfaction i always go to him first.
My bum is exactly what I asked for, except now I'm being extremely greedy and want more lol. Typical.
Thank you for your feedback, i really appreciate it
My bum is exactly what I asked for, except now I'm being extremely greedy and want more lol. Typical.
Thank you for your feedback, i really appreciate it
July 24, 2016
Your results overall look very nice. Your hips and butt definitely look natural and fit your body. The breasts is always even more touchy. I think you may have wanted more fullness at the top and a little more perky. You have a more natural look with them. I'm sure if no one knows you had any surgery done they would never guess but be impressed you have kids. I wish my belly button looked like your's. I have a short stalk so mine is very shallow. Have you tried putting an earplug in it to help shape it like you want? I hope things further improve in the way you hope as time goes on. Happy healing dear.
July 24, 2016
Thanks Valley, i stopped putting something in it as per advice from Dr Goico as he stated i didn't to. I hope the BB improves too.
July 24, 2016
Thanks for the review overall you look great and natural but I also understand some of the improvements you would like to make ... Also what did you think about your surgical center, not sure if you mentioned in the review but if you did sorry for asking
July 24, 2016
The clinic is of a very good standard. Clean and I was definitely impressed with it.
July 24, 2016
I agree with the rest of the ladies, you look VERY GOOD!! I hope I look as nice as you do, when the time comes ;o)
July 26, 2016
I think you look awesome and very natural. Your boobs look great. I want my results to look as good as yours!! :)
I'm just checking in on your one-year mark. How are things going?
I'm sorry to hear that also. Good luck with your revision. Let us know if the community can help.