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My Tummy Tuck, Lipo and Breast Enlargement with Dra. Yily in D.R! - Dominican Republic, DO

UPDATED FROM Rnv88
1 year post

A year on...... Well a lil more

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Rnv88
WORTH IT$5,700
So...... Its been over a year since having my procedures and i couldn't be happier with the result. It wasn't an easy journey but it was well worth it. It has completely transformed my life and confidence. I not dress in more bright coloured, fitting clothes and no longer feel self conscious and embarrassed during intimate moments. I don't hide from mirrors anymore and I finally look the way i felt deep down inside. I have been really bad with aftercare (as I've been soo busy and other times lazy)...... I haven't had any checks since my last post. I havent used any creams for the scars and remaining stretch marks, i haven't adopted a healthier lifestyle, nor have i been exercising outside of the bedroom (lol). But i just feel great anyway and Mr has had no complaints either. Life is great right now and i just thought i would share this last post as i often would see posts that cover the before, during and immediate recovery but would not update on long term results. So, parts of my skin around my back and waist still feel a lil weird like its cemented to tissue and not as stretchy and fixed in place.... Like if im grabbed or picked up around my waist tightly it can feel like burning/ripping under my skin (i put this down to not doing the massages). Also, my breasts sometimes feel quite tight or can hurt a lil if too much pressure is on them, other than these odd occasions they are great and no one seems to notice they are fake as they feel and look natural with no visible scars or incisions. My bum is smaller but still bigger than it was so I'm still happy about that, more concerned about the impact of loosing weight but I'm trying to maintain the weight i am now. Im not very happy about the end result of my hernia repair as it looks like a very odd belly button. Anyway, thats pretty much all i can really update..... Bottom line is that it was all scary and hellish but still its been the best decision for me personally. Love, peace, happiness and love to all you beautiful women [RS bleep]

Rnv88's provider

Walkiris Robles, MD

Walkiris Robles, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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November 22, 2014
You look awesome. i know ur recovery was a little rough in the beginning when u got home, but it looks like you recovered and healed well! very nice results a whole year later! i wish you well and continued good health! God Bless You!
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December 12, 2014
Thank you hunny, youve been a part of the journey x
November 23, 2014
Wow sorry 4 the ugggly recovery but beautiful results.Thanks 4 the 1yr update tooodles
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December 12, 2014
Lol all worth it in the end... Thank you x
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January 23, 2015
Girl! I have been texting you for the longest trying to check on you! I was hoping to hear back from you before I went to the UK. Glad to hear that you're alright. I need my TT redone and left boob fixed but that's another story. :-)
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February 3, 2015
THANK YOU for the step by step updates & being very blunt as to EVERYTHING that you went through. They say beauty is pain & from your story I'm guessing that is true. You look amazing!
UPDATED FROM Rnv88
4 months post

Almost 16 weeks post op update

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Well it has been quite a few weeks since I last updated. In all honesty I had to deal with a trial where I was a witness against my ex who attacked me earlier in this year. This was not only time consuming but also emotionally draining, hence why my updates were neglected.

The last updates showed I wasn't coping very well with my recovery. I have been doing soo much better overall. The scar is soo much better, my breasts have evened out and are soft.... I absolutely love my boobs so defo no regrets on this procedure. My stomach is almost ironing board flat but still hate my bodged up belly button (will have to save to get it fixed). My sides are no longer hyper sensitive and not too sore unless I'm squeezed really tightly around my waist. My back doesn't hurt really but Im still getting a small ripping/stinging/pulling sensation on my back. There is a fair bit off firm tissue which has clumped together to create a whole area in my lower back which is kinda stiff and reduces my flexibility in my lower back as the skin feels stick to this clump of solid tissue. I'm not sure what to do about it. It's hardly noticeable to look at when I stand but if I sit and lean forward it is very obvious.

I have tried to contact dr Yily on at least 2 occasions but have never recieved a reply which I think is rather neglectful and poor aftercare especially when I'm requesting vital medical information. I haven't seen a doctor in almost 2 months. I feel pretty much back to normal now, I can do all the things I used to before surgery, still worried to put too much pressure on my stomach muscles cse they feel strained if I do too much requiring my core muscles.

The hardest thing I'm now struggling with is finding new clothes to fit my shape. I'm currently wearing a lot of leggings with long tops, elasticated jeans in size 12. I've lost quite a lot of the fat from my hips and my bum is smaller. I was a bit upset at loosing my hip volume but my figure isn't soo shocking to people who knew me before so I just say I had a boob job only. Being intimate for the first time post surgery was quite an experience, some parts were quite painful like my back and boy do I need the gym lol. Anyway ill say no more on this point. I just can finally say that after everything I'm still very happy I went and had this surgery, I feel a better version of myself, have increased confidence and love the new me...

To every women who has just had surgery, just about to or are planning to.... I wish you many blessing on your journey. Just know that when everything around you seems dark there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Much love, happiness and positive energy to my realself ladies.

God bless [RS bleep]

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December 8, 2013
Sorry u had such a bad recovery, ur body looks amazing. Do you still regret ur decision?
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December 8, 2013
Thank you, today's update is a true reflection of how I currently feel. I feel that it is the best decision I've ever made. The only concern is the solid tissue on lower back and my belly button, still better than before so very happy x
December 8, 2013
Glad you're doing much better & are very happy with your results. Congrats!!! You're looking Great!!!!!!
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December 8, 2013
Thank you x
December 8, 2013
I'm so happy ur doing ok . I was worried about you because you didn't post anything for 2 months. I just had my sx on dec 6 @this present moment I'm not impressed by what I see... u on the other hand look fabulous
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December 8, 2013
Hey hunny, it was a bit of a rough period for me and like you I wasn't impressed with my results. I started getting a bit depressed by 6 weeks as I thought I'd be happy with results by then. But it really does take time for the body to heal, readjust and for you to get used to new shape, sensations etc. it sounds so cliche but honestly you have to wait until your at least 3/4 months post op. when I look back on pictures and read my own review I realise how much has changed. The challenge is staying strong and positive throughout the recovery. We're all here for you x
December 10, 2013
Thank u rnv88 I'm just so happy ur ok n healthy I'm looking fwd to seeing my ending results vuz right now my titis look smaller then what they were b4 and he put 420cc?
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December 10, 2013
May seem strange but if you had lipo or tummy tuck you may be quite swollen in those areas and maybe by comparison you can't see much difference. It's only when everything settles that you can assess your boobs properly. Did you have lift and implants or just implants?
December 10, 2013
I was a 38 c/d but they looked a lil deflated So they dId a lift and put saline 420cc At this point I feel like its only a lift though I feel the implant in me they just seem small. and I do feel swollen all over!!!!
December 10, 2013
Ps is there a difference w a lift cuz he did do one n I didn't want it done but he said he wouldn't do the boob w out it
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December 11, 2013
If the surgeon insisted in you having a lift, he must have felt that you had too much excess skin around the breast and implant alone would have resulted in drooping breasts. With the lift they remove some skin and tighten the surrounding tissue to make the breast firmer and perky. This may be the reason why you feel like they are small. The re shaping of the tissue can lead to a small change in breast size. I had under muscle implants but I was upset because they looked too high, round and fake.... But words cannot explain how much they have changed over time. X
December 11, 2013
Yea he did under the muscle and I feel like I have hello titi cartoon boobs. I wanted them to look natural even if they did droop a lil. I'm hoping when they drop I will love them and the results but right now I'm just swollen and in pain.
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December 11, 2013
Mine finally look natural after 3 1/2 months of crying about how fake, misshaped and uneven they looked post surgery. Under muscle does hurt like hell and takes longer for breasts to soften, mine were like rocks for a while. You will be in my thoughts and I pray you will be happy with your results in the long term. In the meantime, continue to embrace love and positivity! [RS bleep]
December 19, 2013
Thank u. I know u went threw hell and back and I'm happy at the end ur are content with ur results. Ima try not to complain cuz I know I ain't have to go threw half of the pain u did. I really was so worried cuz u ain't post for 3months,,,, I was like please god let her be alright. I'm happy my prayer was answerd. Xoxo
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December 8, 2013
You look great!
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December 8, 2013
Thank you Hun x
UPDATED FROM Rnv88
29 days post

Scar pics and back

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So I thought I was healing quite well but on closer inspection today I'm really not sure anymore. After looking at these pics and spending some time naked in front of a mirror I'm not sure about anything anymore. Feeling a little depressed now but I'm going to give it time. Even my boobs have become a concern now, I don't like them at all right now... Scars are worse than I thought.... Well ill let the pictures do the talking....

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September 25, 2013
Gurl u look amazing! I love the way your flanks look-very flat and curvy (hips). I should have traveled to your area. You spent less money and have better results
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September 25, 2013
Thank you hunny, Im feeling a little low at the moment with the swelling, scars and uneven boobs but I'll give it time. I must admit the price was amazing for all the work I had done but it was very hard being so far from home and family. Recovery alone was a little depressing. I'm so sorry that you are not happy with your results and I haven't had a chance to read your whole review but if be soo happy if I had a belly button like that and my scars healed the way yours have, you must have really good skin. To me you were beautiful before and your beautiful now x
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September 25, 2013
Girl... I will text you. Your story just seems to be getting worse. :( Prayerfully it's just the calm before the storm and all will heal nicely and all pain will go away. :-) You know I'm still rooting for you girl! If you ever need prayer Viber call me and I can do it over the phone! :-)
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September 25, 2013
Hunny, every time we speak there is another problem but I am hopeful that things will get better. Each day gets a lil easier even with the up oning problems, I learn to live with the pain and find ways to get on with things but can't wait until we reach the 3 month mark! We're due a catch up on viber, want to know how your doing? X
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September 25, 2013
I was upset for you when you got those insulting and uneducated remarks from those doctors!! How could they call themselves that even?? aargh! On the swelling, yes, massage should help that but if it swells again, go back and have them aspirate the fluids. And just don't listen to their snarky comments. On the boob thing, i think ti could be swelling or one hasn't dropped completely yet. I'm guessing Dr. Yily put in the same sized implants and if she did, just give it time to even out. Your scars will fade in time too. Just focus on healing, getting better and address the immediate issues (I think what you have at your back is seroma and the easy fix is sucking out the fluids). Give your body time. You will look even more awesome when all this is healed (you already look awesome).
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September 25, 2013
I know, I was totally shocked and felt it was quite judgemental and unprofessional to slander a fellow surgeon based on a personal belief. I think he was annoyed because I paid someone else for surgery and he was forced to see me as an emergency for free and it took up his time cse he seemed annoyed from the moment I saw him. I really do hope the boobs sort themselves out cse it looks a lil freaky to me at the moment. Your right the fluid has started to collect again on my back but the hard lumps are going down and it's just fluid bulge at the moment. Think I will have to have it drained again in a day or so. Can't wait until this all settles down. I just want to feel normal again x
September 25, 2013
I will say I have seen other pics of girls with uneven boobs and they seem to work themselves out, you might want to go on here and look at breast implants and a few other things, I seemed to be a little bumpy at first with my lipo and tummy but it all smoothed out nicely, I am sorry that it seems as if you might have not gotten the best of care or advice by people you are trusting to help you and can see why you would be down.  I was feeling down and all was good with me.  Try to relax but if something does not look or feel right or you think you have any complications go to doc right away.  Just one question, I see a lot of people going to DR for their surgeries from states and UK, why is this? price? they will do more at one time? just wondering, hope all gets better for you with every day. 
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September 25, 2013
Thanks, that's made me feel a little better. I had one boob slightly bigger than the other pre op but assumed this would automatically be corrected. Even if it wasn't I didn't think it would be made much more obvious by having a BA, I guess time will tell. I have to learn to be patient and just try to stay positive but I've not slept well in a month and sleep deprivation gets me down even more. To answer your question, I think there are a lot of reasons that motivate women to go to D.R for me personally it was a few things; every time I saw an amazing transformation or a figure I would love to have on realself, the majority just happened to have had it done in the Dominican Republic. Secondly, Yily and a few other D.R. Surgeons seem to specialise in body sculpting to give the real curvy hourglass figures and great butt, in the UK a big butt is frowned upon and there are limitations to how much fat they will remove and not many surgeons are experienced in the procedure. Thirdly, the price was a deal breaker for me as there was no way I could afford this in the UK. The same procedure would cost over 20,000 dollars. Finally, I wanted a complete cosmetic makeover and a surgeon who was experienced and confident in my combination of procedures. I don't feel I would be happy with my shape if I had done the same thing in the UK. Sorry for long winded answer but hope that provides some insight x
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September 26, 2013
Hang in there girl! Prayers are with you...
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September 29, 2013
Thank you, I truly believe prayer works