Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

See All Reviews
See All Reviews
POSTED UNDER Panniculectomy Reviews

100 Lb Weight Loss-Best Thing I've Ever Done for Me! - Greensboro, NC

ORIGINAL POST

What a transformation! I am so pleased with my...

L
lmvtgradMay 6, 2016
WORTH IT$10,000
What a transformation! I am so pleased with my results. I'm having my thighs done tomorrow and then my arms, very soon! Dr Truesdale is wonderful! I had a hernia repair along with a panniculectomy. I probably over did a little too quickly and developed some swelling, but overall it was so worth it! I think the results speak for themselves.

lmvtgrad's provider

Dr. Gerald Truesdale

lmvtgrad ratings

Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Phone or email responsiveness
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Payment process
Wait times

Great bedside manner. Great results! I had some fluid build up after removing the drain and he saw me on Christmas Eve to make sure all was good. I highly recommend him and his staff.

Replies (5)

User Avatar
P
Pettirosso
May 6, 2016
Hi Imtvgrad!
I hope you're on the road to recovery and your surgery went as expected. I will be having my thigh lift next year. Did you have The medial lift, extended medial or the lateral thigh lift? I will have to have the lateral thigh lift. I am 6 weeks out from having an extended arm lift. ( My third procedure after massive weight loss.) So far so good :) I am also pleased with my results. I am pretty nervous about the thighs though.
Congratulations!
Happy healing to you!
L
lmvtgrad
May 6, 2016
I am just trying liposuction first. I will see how it looks because most of my issue is the very top of my thighs. I may do a lift down the road. I am more concerned about my arms so that I can wear sleeveless tops without feeling embarrassed! My upper thighs are hidden except for in a bathing suit. The main reason I did my thighs is because with my stomach gone, they appeared to stick out and the size jeans that fit my waist are tight on my upper thighs.
L
lmvtgrad
June 3, 2016
I'd like to have my arms done but I'm so nervous. It's looks like it really hurts. Would you do it again? Are you happy with the results?
User Avatar
P
Pettirosso
June 15, 2016
I am very happy with the results. My surgeon placed the incisions underneath the arm. When my arms are down at my side you can only see them from the back, just a little bit. I am only a couple month out and they have faded a lot already. Honestly, for me, it was more painful then my lower body lift. But it is only the first couple weeks that are the hardest. I would it again in a heartbeat! I am very happy with the results. He removed approx. 4 inches of excess skin from each arm. Mine was an extended arm lift. Started just below the elbow, up to the armpit and down the side to where the top of the rib cage.
User Avatar
P
Pettirosso
June 15, 2016
That is the same reason I want to do my thighs too. Jeans I am a size 8 in the waist and size 12 in the thighs. I finally found one type of jeans that fit in all the right places and look good! DKNY is the only brand that looks and feels right on me because of that problem. Next August I will have my thighs done, also extended. I am pretty scared about that one. How are you feeling?
User Avatar
F
ForMee2016
May 17, 2016
We're your results from a pani only? Looking great!
L
lmvtgrad
May 17, 2016
Yes. The before picture is just before my surgery! Thank you! It was definitely worth it!
J
jefffriend
June 3, 2016
the second pix was taken after the thigh lift?
L
lmvtgrad
August 18, 2016
No I haven't had a thigh lift. It does look like it, I agree. I think the panniculectomy gave my thighs a little lift
N
Newbooty17
August 2, 2016
You look great. Do you mind me asking how much did you weight before surgery
N
Newbooty17
August 2, 2016
Did you have any liposuction
L
lmvtgrad
August 18, 2016
Around 210. Dr removed 12 pounds of skin
N
Newbooty17
August 18, 2016
Ok. I'm 220 and having surgery next week. Wanted to loose another 20 but that's impossible now. But you look awesome
L
lmvtgrad
August 18, 2016
Thank you! I still want to lose more weight and am considering a breast reduction and my arms done, but we'll see. I am on a budget!
R
rockyt
August 16, 2016
You look awesome. Can u tell if you had any muscle tightening. My insurance will pay for a pannicular only.
L
lmvtgrad
August 18, 2016
No muscle tightening that I know of.
See More Panniculectomy Reviews
See All Reviews