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32, 3 Kids, Saggy Breasts and Stretched Abd - Golden, CO
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I am 32 and have always had body imagine issues...
vickie77August 14, 2015
$18,500
I am 32 and have always had body imagine issues and hate looking at myself in tbe mirror. I have lost weight and I have 3 wonderful children, 2 of whice I did breast feed, never watched my diet with the first 2 which I regret. Now they sag and are just "boring". I had a trainer for 6 months and I noticed my upper abd would not tone up. So I went for a consult with Dr. Vath and was very impressed. He said he would not do implants unless we did I lift, which was great. Loved that he is a perfectionist. I also went in for cool.sculpting after getting an estimate for 9000.00 and not guaranteed to work the first time, she said my best option was a.tummy tuck. So when I met with Dr. Vath, he did ask.about a tummy.tuck he was very understanding, told me that my upper abd would not be able to tone due to my pregnancies. So I decided to go ahead with mommy makeover october 15th. It's a n o drain tummy tuck which I am excited about. We did pick a size 435cc when I was there. However in looking at the picture I have decided to go to 485 under muscle. I want something bigger and fuller then I have had with preganancies, weight gain etc. I just want to feel good about myself and be able to.feel comfortable in pictures and in bathing suits. Very excited and any advice I can be given for what to take after for scarring and healing, post surgical bras and undergarmets after tummy tuck would be greatly appreciated.
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August 15, 2015
I'm scheduled for a MM with Dr. Vath in about 10 days. I'm still doing research on compression garments too. I was told silicone scar sheets help with scarring but cannot be used till your completely healed. Good Luck!
August 31, 2015
I'm 44 with 1 child and have my MM scheduled in October. I'm so excited and after viewing Dr. Vath's MM results I know it's well worth the money! I've found reasonably priced compression garments on Amazon and I just discovered an excellent silicone treatment for scarring after the wounds heal! In 1 week I noticed a difference in my scars from an accident over 15 years ago. It's found on Amazon as well and it's made by Cica Solution. It's the silicone scar glide and I just bought two more for $25!
UPDATED FROM vickie77
2 months pre
Post surgical garmets??
vickie77August 18, 2015
What has everyone been buying for after surgery as far as garmets and otc medicine? what size should I buy in post surgical bras? I am currently a 36c wasn't sure if I should buy large or xlarge. Dies bio oil work well, what about arnica oil. Please any advice is greatly appreciated.
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August 18, 2015
I normally wear a 36 band but for after surgery I bought front zip sports bras and a back closure soft bra in a 38 band. That worked for me and now that my swelling is down I'm back in my 36 bands. I used my pain killers for two days (day of and day after) and then Tylenol after that. I was allowed to shower after my first op appt (day after surgery) and then used neosporin for three days while I was on my antibiotics. I then was told to switch to a moisturizer. All plastic surgeons have different preferences for post op wound healing though so I would ask yours what they prefer.
August 18, 2015
My doctor gave me the bra he wanted me wearing for the first couple weeks. You should ask your doctor what he wants you to do. When I was cleared to wear other bras I went on Amazon and got anemone brand- I put up a whole post about it because I love them. Don't purchase anything with a cup size until you are at least 3 months out. Then you'll have a clearer idea of what size you'll end up with. The anemone bras I got would fit almost anyone. I was given bromelain and arnica tablets from my doctor and I bought vitamin C, BCAAs, glutamine, and zinc. I use 100% pure emu oil for massage and my doctor gave me scar gel that I am now using on my scars. Xo
August 31, 2015
For scarring use Cica Solution Silicone Scar Glide found on Amazon for $15 each or $25 for two. It's like putting deodorant on and I've noticed a difference in scars I've had for over 15 years.
September 30, 2015
Bio oil works great but you should put it on surgery incisions for 4 weeks. And I would actually also say don't buy any bras until post surgery. You will end up tossing them and buying new ones. You will wear your surgical bra for a month and by that time, your breasts will have changed so much even in a month that that money may be down then tubes.:-)
UPDATED FROM vickie77
15 days pre
Pre op by phone on the 1st!!
vickie77September 29, 2015
I'm getting so nervous and excited. I am hoping the size I have picked will be ok. I am also hoping that the pain won't last long and I can go back to work in 2 weeks after my MM, with a no drain tummy tuck. Any suggestions?!
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September 30, 2015
So excited for you. His MMs are my fave transformations to watch!;-)
Woot woot!