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I finally did it!!!!! My Name Says It All.... Mini tt, flank lipo and muscle repair..

UPDATED FROM 25 yrs too long
6 months post

six months out... and thrilled

WORTH IT$6,578
OK. Had a little lipo on one side because I was lopsided. Now thats all done. I'm six months out. For those of you pondering full or mini heres what I think. I love my mini. Now I'm not going to wear a bikini because I do still have stretch marks and a bit of belly yuck. But if I gave up my nightly cocktails it would go away no doubt. But I love how I look for the first time in years. I tried on summer pants and no belly falling over. Weird and wonderful. I set out to look normal and that goal was achieved. Now if you want tight bikini tummy you may want to go with a full. But the recovery and belly button moving thing just weren't worth it for me. I wouldn't wear a bikini in public anyway. lol Heres my docs before pic and an after pic from today. As I said, very happy. :)

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Anthony S. Lombardi, Jr. MD

Anthony S. Lombardi, Jr. MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I can't say enough good things here. Right from the get go he and his staff treated me with respect, listened to what I wanted and took time with me. He did not pressure me into more than what I asked for. The whole process of the actual surgery went smoothly. The surgery center was immaculate and professional. When returning for check ups at dr Lombardi s office I was taken in immediately as I was in obvious discomfort. His work is exactly what I was wanting, with a low and straight scar, removing what I didn't want and keeping what I did. His lipo left me without the love handles but also without lumps. The office provided me with everything I needed. I highly recommend them.

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Congrats! I am glad you love yr results.
Wow you look so awesome--congratulations!! with the mini, were your stretchmarks stretched out cause I don't see them as prominently in the after pics. also, I know mini tummy tuck means nothing done to your belly button, but did you see any change at all? from the pics, it looks tighter on the sides....thanks and you look great!
yes! They did stretch out, but they're still there. :) My main goal was to remove the extra skin that hung off the front, I wasn't going for bikini model.... and it goes from hip to hip, so the sides were pulled down as well.... good luck!
You look so amazing!!!! Are you still happy with just the mini? Did you also get lipo on the flanks and stuff? I am still trying to figure out what all I want to do. I know the lipo with the mini is much more painful. How was the pain/recovery for you? Thank you for sharing with all of us who haven't quite made the "jump" yet!!!!
oh sorry I just saw this! Actually my lipo wasn't painful at all. It took some time to heal, but I would do it over again in a heartbeat!
LOL, no worries! I ended up going for the full TT/MR/lipo on hips on March 24. I found the most amazing surgeon in my area and I'm so glad I went for the full TT. The lipo was actually way more sore than the full TT with MR!!! LOL, whodathunk?! But I'm super glad I did the lipo, because I went from barrel shaped to curvy :). And I am only 9 days post op. I feel AMAZING!!!! How are you doing? Still glad you chose the mini? You look great from what i can see in your last pics update :)
Hi there. Thanks for sharing, it's very helpful. I'm about to have a mini in two weeks. Very very scared.....I have a question for you...does a mini address the pubic area as in giving the girly bit a lift?? My surgeon has showed where the incision goes but didn't say where the other half gets cut away so I don't know if the bottom is lifted to meet the top or if it's just the top that's all lifted down to create sag or bulk on the pubic area?? Thanks!
First of all don't be scared. Just read a lot! And yes, the girly does get lifted. In fact the hair line goes right up to the incision line. Most people get it lasered off, but I have yet to find the time or money to do so. It's quite an odd thing, but thank god for good hair removal systems. lol
Thanks so much for the reply!! That's awesome to hear. Unfortunately my surgeon doesn't talk much so I didn't really get a lot of info out of him and have had to research a lot like this so thanks again. I have actually been having laser hair removal for over 5 years and it changed my life (I was a bit of a hairy ape)!! Lol. Yes, it's very expensive but even one session here and there is enough to see changes. Yes I am really nervous about the surgery as I have health anxiety and have a fear of anaesthetic and infections the drains and clotting!!!! I'm also terrified of the scar and ending up in a worse state because of it. But none the less I'm still choosing to do it based on seeing people like you who do it and recover and are happy and positive. I pray I can come on here in a few weeks and can tell you I'm over the moon too
Better late than never... lol Thanks!!
UPDATED FROM 25 yrs too long
5 months post

been a long time!

doing well! Did want to let some know of the things that might need to be taken care of later down the line. I have a little lump of excess fat at the one end of my scar. Thought it was swelling but nope. Still there. Sooo. going in to get it sucked out and hopefully that will take care of it. Doc said its like no more than a dentist visit. If the skin there sags I may have to go for a little revision but taking one thing at a time. :) Still can't believe that used to be my tummy up there! lol

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Looking awesome! Will you please post some pics? I wanna see your tummy now!
Sorry for the delay! Had a little lipo revision done. :) I'll post my before and after pics. :)
Did you have to pay extra for the lipo?
yes... Although I had to have le more done afterwards and that was no charge... I was a little uneven. :)
Gotcha! I had basically the same procedure as you minus the lipo done almost 2 weeks ago. I have lots of swelling in my lower abs but hopefully it goes away and I won't need the lipo! Thank you so much for your post! Great advice!
UPDATED FROM 25 yrs too long
27 days post

four weeks update..

went for another check up. Looks good! There is a little swelling still right above the scar, so they put me on Lasix every other day. Man, already peeing like a racehorse. Also started on Bio Oil. And back to the gym a couple of times! Feels soooo good. And all of my worrying about what to do and what not to do didnt even matter. My body says NOPE if its not good. Pretty much anything with abs is a no no... but everything else is good to go!

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Look good!
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