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Michelle Hardaway, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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3 month Post-op visit

Today I went for my 3 mos post op visit & seems like the place where I need the fat the most -- absorbed.
I'm kinda sad & really can't afford a revision.
I also learned that my sponge-bob booty cheeks are a pocket of fat that's basically not the same as my buttock. It sounds crazy but this is my reality. This was one of my main issues that didn't get fix due to fear of infection. I have two options:
1: lipo the pocket/section of fat & pray the skin tightens up.
2: cut & shape the booty cheeks which is the hardest to heal.
I saw my before & after pics; there is a MAJOR DIFFERENCE!!!! Omg!!!
My stomach was out of control.
I also see that I'm still swollen @ 3mos. No pics to show -- kinda sad.

My lower back is on Fire!!!

I'm basically 8wks post op today, I haven't notice too much difference in my buttocks. My back swelling comes and goes. I've been using my binder @ night which to me, keeps the swelling in check. But when I wake up during the night my back is burning something awful. Even when I don't wear at times, my back burns. Or if I seat a certain way.... my back has this burning sensation. Or when I bend over.... it feels like someone has threw a match on it.
Now my tummy has its on set of issues. At times, it seems like I have a pot belly. Not sure if this occurs after a meal, or if its gas but its alarming now that my TT is starting to relax. I'm not sure if I need a tighter garment or binder but I will be seeing my doctor tomorrow.
I have no pics.

My booty feels heavier in the cheeks area but still not full in the center. I don't think I be getting my tear drop booty or a cuff. :^(

6 wks Plus Size BBL & TT Post Op

OMG!!!! I'm jiggling BABY..... Go head BABY!!! My booty is nice & round & FULL!!!! Don't have a cuff yet but it's sure is heavy!!!! Stomach is still flat but will bulge out sometime. I need a smaller waist clincher. My tummy is starting to relax more & more. I'm losing a lot of fluid from swelling too. I go to the restroom way more often than I like.
My cycle have been different too.
Far as pain: my back hurts when I massage it but the more I rub it the better it feels. And the left side of my TT incision feels like its pulling. But once I examine it, it's not red or open, just sore to the touch.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
27920 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan
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Seem very approachable. Answered all my questions even as redundant & random they were. And personally return my call after office hours. Which means a lot. I choose Dr. Hardaway because a couple of reasons. 1: She's Local!!!! I didn't have funds to go out of state. 2: I'm familiar with her. She treated some other issues I had with past injuries and improved my scars. 3: I wanted a Black Surgeon. I would periodically google to see if any Surgeon perform this procedure in MI and my search turn out to land at Dr. Hardaway name but no one never responded to my emails. Well this time I called, and here I am 4 wks Post-op and feeling great and enjoying the new Me!!!!!