Almost 3 Months PO - New Pics - TT/Lipo of Flanks/BL/BA/Hernia Repair - Elizabeth, NJ

After two C-Sections, I was left with an adhered scar and reasonably mild stretch marks. The scar especially bothered me because any low-rise underwear or bikini bottoms seemed to always find a way to settle right into the scar making it both uncomfortable and unattractive. About two years ago, at an annual appointment, I asked my OB/GYN what, if anything, can be done with the scar. He suggested I see one of his colleagues who could release the scar for me with a minor procedure. Stupidly, I didn't research the doctor or the procedure at all because I trusted my OB/GYN's suggestion. The doctor he suggested was not a plastic surgeon, but another OB/GYN who likes to dabble in cosmetic procedures.

The doctor, who I won't name, suggested doing tumescent liposuction on my abdomen in addition to releasing the scar tissue, explaining that the small layer of fat on my abdomen acted as a weight, pulling down the skin and causing a more exaggerated overhang above my scar. This made sense to me at the time, so I proceeded. Unfortunately, this doctor did not take into account the quality of the skin on my abdomen and after the liposuction, I was left with saggy, wrinkly skin and an uneven overall appearance. At 5'6" and around 120 lbs, give or take, it certainly isn't the most dramatic "before" picture out there, but it's enough to make me very self-conscious, so I have now spoken to several PSs about how to fix the problem.

Of the surgeons that I've spoken to, Dr. Alkon made me the most comfortable. He only spoke of issues that I specifically addressed, where others have actually pointed out imperfections to add in. He took his time to discuss specifically how he would perform the procedures to correct my concerns and he was also the only surgeon to actually take the time to check for (and find) that I have an umbilical hernia. We agreed that a tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks and lower back along with a breast lift/augmentation as well as the hernia repair would best address my concerns. Also, Dr. Alkon was the only doctor to truthfully tell me that, although he could do the procedure, the liposuction on my thighs that I also hoped to get would not produce dramatic results and would really be a waste of money.

My husband and I agreed almost immediately that Dr. Alkon would be the one to perform my Mommy Makeover and decided to schedule as soon as possible. I've now also had the consult with the general surgeon who will correct my hernia and have scheduled my pre-op for next Friday along with my pre-admission testing. Even though I trust Dr. Alkon and think he will do a great job, I'm feeling equally excited and nervous, especially after having had an unfavorable outcome from a previous procedure.

Right now, I'm really looking forward to my Pre-Op appointment next week so we can further discuss the procedures and implant size, etc. I'm already a C cup so I don't want a major change in size, although I definitely want to see perkier, rounder breasts! Pics and updates to come!

Had my pre-op appointment today. Yikes! Less than two weeks to go until surgery!!! Dr. Alkon was awesome today. Took plenty of time to answer all of my questions and explained everything that I was curious about very well. We decided on ~400cc high profile implants & I think they will turn out really well, especially with the lift! Kind of funny because my breasts were sort of last on my list when I first started looking into surgery, but now I'm most excited about perky, full new boobies! lol I bought a few extra compression garments because he suggests wearing them for a minimum of four weeks and I'll definitely want to wash them often!

As I was saying to Blonde in Bluffton in the comments, it's funny how when you first start looking into surgery, it's sort of this abstract idea that you don't necessarily think too heavily about & as it becomes closer & closer to the date, the little things you do to prepare along the way really start to make it "real". I'm definitely getting more nervous about how everything is going to work out and how I'm going to look and feel afterwards. I do think I'm in good hands with my PS for certain, but I guess it's just a fear of the unknown.

Anyway, can't wait! WIll post pictures soon... Have to edit out my tattoos still!

Hope everyone is healing well!

Oh! And I forgot to mention yesterday that I'm really excited that Dr. Alkon said that when he did the lift, he could reduce the size of my dinner plate areaolas!!! Yessssss!