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TT in ONE Week! - Hagerstown, MD
UPDATED FROM Washington3289
3 years post
It's been THREE years!!!
WORTH IT$7,960
It is so hard to believe three whole years have passed! I am so in love with my results and how I look now! My outside finally matches what I've felt on the inside for so long! I have been proudly sporting my bikinis on the beach and loving every minute of it! So glad I took the plunge and has this done!
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UPDATED FROM Washington3289
2 years post
Camouflaging the TT scar 27 months post op
I'm over 2 years post op and happy with my results. I knew going into this that I would trade the excess skin for a rather large scar...and I was ok with that exchange. My scar is higher than I would have preferred, but hey, can't have it all, right? I've thought about having it tattooed for some time now. I just couldn't settle on a design. Well, I've made progress! The design was freelanced and at first, I wasn't sure I wanted it to be symmetrical. However, once the first half was done, I went back one week later for the other half and decided I wanted it to match. Took a bit to get it as close as we did and this is after two sessions. I still have one more to go to even things out and to add a bit more to the lower middle to camouflage it a bit more. I'm stoked and absolutely LOVE it!!
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It's About Time
June 7, 2013
Thank you for sharing your journey :) you look amazing and I hope that you are still happy today with your results, again you really do look amazing.
UPDATED FROM Washington3289
1 year post
This past Monday, April 9th, I went in for a...
This past Monday, April 9th, I went in for a revision of my revision on my left side. I had a teeny tiny dog ear removed and ended up with another one...lovely, huh? Only a small revision this time and four stitches which I get removed in a few hours now. NOW, I'm happy with my results. Scar is still fading and I love my flat belly! Hope everyone else is doing well too!
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April 16, 2012
I go in for revisions tomorrow morning. I have a lot more to be revised than I thought, including two dog ears, bringing half my scar level w the other side, and more skin off my sides due to pouches not associated with dog ears. I'll be awake and numbed like you. I was wondering if they gave you any painkillers after? And also, did you have down time from working out?
April 16, 2012
Best of luck with your revisions! After the first revision, I KNEW that my left side would end up with one worse than it started out...but still had to wait 6 months to have it taken care of. Finally got it done and it looks great (still have the steri-strip on it now though). No painkillers given, I didn't feel anything until late in the evening and at that point it was kind of a stinging sensation. Just took some ibuprofen and I was good to go. NO down time from working out at all. Only issue I had is one of my running belts sits right at my hip area and I had to sling it across my chest instead as it was irritating the stitches. I'm glad to finally be done ALL procedures associated with my new tummy and move on! Best of luck with your revisions. Keep me posted and take pics!! I'll be thinking of you!
P.S. I di
P.S. I di
April 16, 2012
well, I wasn't finished typing when it posted my comment!
P.S. I did inquire about getting the scar tattooed. He didn't really seem in favor of it, but advised to wait a minimum of 18 months before getting it done if I decide to go that route. I go back and forth all the time...still not convinced what I want to do. If I can figure out a design (with out any doubts whatsoever), I'll probably go ahead and have it done!
P.S. I did inquire about getting the scar tattooed. He didn't really seem in favor of it, but advised to wait a minimum of 18 months before getting it done if I decide to go that route. I go back and forth all the time...still not convinced what I want to do. If I can figure out a design (with out any doubts whatsoever), I'll probably go ahead and have it done!
April 16, 2012
Thanks for all the info. I found an artist in NY who will do my scar, I'm actually getting a body tattoo that goes over my scar, over my hip, and acros my back and shoulder. Sounds crazy but it's elegant and simple, just widespread. My scar has faded almost to nothing but it's there ya know! I'm glad you are all finished! I can't wait to be at that point myself!
April 17, 2012
I just got out if surgery, came home, checked it out and bawled my eyes out! I'm positive I'm going to have a worse one when healed, it's so obvious and bigger! My other side is great. I am so upset! That was hell and I know I'm going to have to go through it again. :(
April 21, 2012
Ashme, I feel horrible for you! I hope it's not true and you don't end up with a worse one - been there, done that. Keep me posted and I wish you a quick recovery.
May 24, 2012
It's been about 5 weeks... Still looks bad on that side, not to mention I have holes all along my sat that won't heal. They brushed it off a no big deal they'll heal but they aren't. My scar is STILL crooked. He said "bodies aren't symmetrical" but one side goes right on my hip bone and the other goes an inch above my hip bone and also sticks way out of my pants. I can't even wear a high cut bikini at this point! Very frustrating.
May 25, 2012
Ashme, I had a second revision done and was upset that I had to go through it a second time too...but my results are perfect now. My scar is a bit higher than I would've preferred...the only choice I have at this point in order to be completely comfortable is to tattoo over the scar. Not opposed to it as I have 3 other tats...but I'm hesitant as I want to make sure it's the right choice. I asked his opinion and he didn't seem to keen on the idea but...it's my choice. Trying to settle on a design and I'll go from there. You're results are amazing - look at your before and afters!!! I know having to have the dog ear addressed again sucks...it does as you have to start the healing process over again...but stick with it and don't quit until you are happy. Remember you paid for his services and you should get what you paid for! Keep us all updated, ok?
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