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Body Lift and Arm Lift - So Excited - Hawthorn, AU

UPDATED FROM Machine
5 months post

Scar

WORTH IT$17,000
Body lift scar at 4 months - healing very nicely :)

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Richard Bloom, MBBS (Hons), FRACS

Richard Bloom, MBBS (Hons), FRACS

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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I really wish I had been able to get the belt lipectomy/ lower body lift. It was given as an option. I couldn't afford it right now. Now I just think I have this perfect belly and while I got some lift in the booty and anterior thighs due to an extended scar, I would be happier with the results if I went all the way. The healing time sounded horrific. I was told three days in the hospital would be needed and at least one month or more off work. Your scar looks great. Did you have a lot of swelling above it on your backside, like bumpy swelling above the incision? That is what I see on myself at one month. I hope it isn't fat or something I will want revised later.
Didn't really have alot of swelling around the butt, mainly in the front of the tummy, which took a good 3 months to go down. Drink heaps of water to flush it all out and after 2 months I took fluid tablets for a few weeks to help get rid of the excess. I was very impatient but I look back now and can't believe its been 4.5 months. But it pretty flat now but building it up with weights and hours on the spin bike with heavy resistance )
Thanks for answering! I am four months post-op and just got cleared yesterday to try out what I can handle for workouts. I felt swollen yesterday after sitting at my desk all day. I went out and ended up shoveling the whole driveway and sidewalk to clear snow. I felt better after doing so and was surprised. I thought I would have swollen more. I think my body is happy to move. Today is my first day with no muscle relaxer, even after shoveling snow for 45 minutes yesterday. I feel hopeful.
I think movement for the body is always good - best to know your limitations. I was very impatient and wanting to get back into it ASAP but knew I had to go slowly - especially as I was on,y doing this once and was prepared to do anything to get the best result - even if it meant sitting on my hands and forcing myself to rest. Most importantly we need to listen to our bodies. The hard part is over - onward and upward from here :)
I meant 4 weeks. Oops. Your comment is true though. I tried yoga and pilates today and had to modify some of the pilates core work but was surprised I could plank. :) Yoga feels great. I did walking and jogging intervals for 45 min yesterday. It amazes me how much our bodies heal from week to week. It's exciting!
I've been having some trouble with updates on my RS blog (or it could just be MY "extensive" RS blog that's rejecting them) but I thought I'd post a little message on everyone's blog I've been following to keep in touch... so MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! In case you're not on RS as often, I hope you are healing well and may you enjoy your new transformation as the best gift to yourself for this holiday! :)
Your results are amazing! You look fantastic! I am only 7 days PO and am very anxious for the time to pass.
Your results look amazing! I've noticed a lot of women have had body left after about a year their backside has a lot of relaxing. How was yours doing?
UPDATED FROM Machine
5 months post

4.5 months and feeling fab!

It's now been 4.5 months since my surgery and I am totally back to normal. Back at the gym smashing it at kickboxing, spin and weights. I went on a cruise mid September and strutted my stuff, even wearing single tops and dresses with my arms on show - a little self conscious of my arm scars but in the end my arms were looking that damn good I wanted to show them off. I still have a little tightness under the right elbow area but I think that is more nerve pain and will take a little longer to heal. The only other soreness I have is if I hang, as in doing a pull-up/chin up its hurts my waist area with the pulling motion, as the waist area was tightened up a lot.
I did put on 4kg on the cruise, so my weight ballooned to 73kg. So for the past 6 weeks I have been on a cleansing/detoxing/wellness program and am down to 62kg, with my goals of 59kg now within my sights. Finally pretty happy with my body, my husband now calls me a bag of bones coz he thinks I've lost too much weight, but I have to be the one to make that call.
Have a review with my PS yesterday, he was thrilled to bits with the results and has emailed me today asking for permission to use my photos for publication. I was a bit chuffed about that, although my recent photos show a spray tan ( which I had done for a day at the races where I decided to go all out and get frocked up). I also mentioned an inner thigh leg lift to him, which I'm thinking of doing in another 12 months or so, really hating my legs (front view) the more weight I lose. Shall post again at goal weight. Hope everyone is just as pleased with their results as I am :))))

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You look freaking gorgeous. I would say the scars are worth getting the definition as I didn't see any scars on your arms. You don't even look like you could be the woman in your preop photos! Well done! Beautiful!
Thank you so much for your lovely words. Didn't realise there was so much difference until I put the before and after photos side by side. Very happy ;)
You can tell you have really worked at sculpting yourself post op too! I love seeing stories like yours. You deserve all the "whoop whoops!' you can get.
Woop woop - love that. Yes, it's been bloody hard work and taken a lot of willpower diet wise - but certainly worth it.
I can see why your surgeon wants to use your photos as they are some of the very best I have seen...I remember that both of our surgeons do the internal stitching which leads to the very fine scar we both have...So happy for you!!!
Thanks AZDee. You're very generous in your comments. Yes the scars are healing beautifully. I don't know why other surgeons don't use this method, it certainly seems to produce the best result :)
You look fantastic. Your arm scar is well hidden and with your arms I would be proud to show them off - scar or no scar. A lot of hard work went into your body and you should show it off.
Yes I've been putting in extra time and effort to get some guns. Finally the definition is coming through. I'm starting to like the mirror a bit more now :)
Hi machine: You look amazing! You have a cute little figure and I, too, would be proud to "strut myself" with your excellent results. Congratulations...and thanks for your incredible support throughout my journey. Looking forward to keeping tabs on you! :-)
I may have been MIA lately but I have still been following your progress. You too are doing so well - still smashing it at the gym I see. We put those young ones to shame :)
Wow What a difference! Looking amazing
Thank you so much for your lovely comment - yes I'm very happy indeed :)
UPDATED FROM Machine
2 months post

Arm compression photo

For my arm lift a wore a compression sleeve on each arm. Simply a matter of sliding it on an off. I only needed to wear the sleeves 4 weeks, but kept them on for 6-7, as it helped keep the silicone tape in place. Very comfy, no irritation. Most physiotherapists use this for knees, ankles etc. it comes in a roll and can be cut to the length to suit yourself. In Australia it's called Tubigrip, may go by another name in other countries...just an option :)

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Machine your scars look well healed.
Thanks Suzy. Still a journey, but I'll get there eventually :)
You're scars are healing nice! Cheers to a smooth recovery!
Thank you Baby. Yes, my surgeon was a master seamstress :)
Your arms look great!
Thank you yoga girl. Just need to build some muscle up again now :)
I hear ya there!
You look fantastic already! And it's only going to get better. I'm so happy for you.
=)
Thanks Nenie, I'll get there eventually. Saw your pics, you must be thrilled :)
Thanks Machine, yes I am thrilled. It's been life changing.
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