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50 yr old full tummy tuck with MR, lipo to inner thighs and flanks after 3 csections
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So far so good! dr.mentz is amazing at what he...
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So far so good! dr.mentz is amazing at what he does and His staff has been top notch!
He listened to my goals, his staff is very attentive and was available for me whenever I had any questions. Dr. Mentz is triple board certified and uses exparel and drain less tummy tuck. Which I find to be a great experience so far. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a tummy tuck here in Houston.
He listened to my goals, his staff is very attentive and was available for me whenever I had any questions. Dr. Mentz is triple board certified and uses exparel and drain less tummy tuck. Which I find to be a great experience so far. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a tummy tuck here in Houston.
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April 4, 2016
AMAZING!!
April 19, 2016
You look GREAT! You don't seem to have much, if any swelling. What's the secret? Did you ever experience seroma fluid?
April 19, 2016
Thank you! I have not experienced any seromas. Honestly, I'm not sure, I really believe it's my surgeons technique and artistry. I do drink a lot of water take bromelain and no low salt foods.
April 19, 2016
Well he did awesome work. I started taking Bromelain on Thursday and trying to drink more and more water! Just celebrated my 49th b'day, so when I seen your heading, I got happy. Thank you for sharing and continue healing, well!
UPDATED FROM fitfab50
4 days post
Day 5
A little swelling and woke up stiff, but felt overall good, more energized. Showered walked around the house for a few minutes, now resting! Still love my results! Can't wait til,I'm 8, 10, 12 weeks out!
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April 5, 2016
Wow you look great!
April 5, 2016
No just minimal swelling, to be expected. But PS has me on arnica and bromelian for swelling and bruising. Also they have a whole post surgery vitamin routine.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
March 22, 2017
Did you take arnica and bromelain prior to surgery as well? If so how much and how often and how long for?
April 5, 2016
I love how your waist line is naturally curvy!!! I'm going to show your pic to my doctor. Congrats on being on the flatside!
April 5, 2016
Thank you! My PS wanted me to keep the natural curve and not the straight boxy look. He did amazing job!
Good luck on your sx and recovery!
Good luck on your sx and recovery!
April 5, 2016
Awesome result so far... and only going to get better and better. Congrats!!
UPDATED FROM fitfab50
6 days post
Day 7 new CG!
So yesterday at my 1st follow up I got a new CG. No zipper or eye hooks just wriggle on...right?! Anyway, got it on took a bit of patience so I wouldn't twist or bend. But so much more comfortable!
I also drove today and took a little stroll...key word stroll at an outside shopping center to get out in the sun. My stroll was super slow and for a short time all said I was out for maybe 40 min. So far so good not much swelling or tightness. Not really too tired either. But I've been pretty much doing nothing for the last 7 days!
I also drove today and took a little stroll...key word stroll at an outside shopping center to get out in the sun. My stroll was super slow and for a short time all said I was out for maybe 40 min. So far so good not much swelling or tightness. Not really too tired either. But I've been pretty much doing nothing for the last 7 days!
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April 8, 2016
Hi Fitfab50, You Look Amazing! Just be careful with our stitches and scar, they have garments that size up and hook and eye so that you don't have to pull and tug and possible open up your scar that is trying to heal. The Compression Garment my PS gave me was by ClearPoint Medical above the knee body girdle used for TT. You can find it on this website for $65 but it works great. https://www.clearpointmedical.com/compression-wear/stage-1-above-knee-with-detachable-shoulder-straps.aspx You don't use the straps. There isn't a lot of pulling and tugging and allows your scar to heal. :-)
April 8, 2016
Sorry about typos, the garment zips up using hook and eye, makes it easy to get into and off without tugging. The Compression Garments are the best to get better results no matter what brand. :-)
April 8, 2016
Thanks, I appreciate that. However, this was given to me from my PS office and I will follow his po care because he is one of the best PS. I have no doubt he would not put his patients in anything that would harm or deter their recoveries.
Quite honestly, the eye hook garments were digging into my skin and leaving marks. This is completely smooth and in one day my silhouette is smoother than before.
I believe each PS uses different po techniques to compliment their work.
Also my stitches are completely covered as well as my bb with prineo tape which is medically adhered w antibiotics that come when plastic surgeon takes it off. And I don't do a lot of tugging. They show you how to roll it up and on the correct way.
Again, I appreciate your recommendation.
Quite honestly, the eye hook garments were digging into my skin and leaving marks. This is completely smooth and in one day my silhouette is smoother than before.
I believe each PS uses different po techniques to compliment their work.
Also my stitches are completely covered as well as my bb with prineo tape which is medically adhered w antibiotics that come when plastic surgeon takes it off. And I don't do a lot of tugging. They show you how to roll it up and on the correct way.
Again, I appreciate your recommendation.
April 8, 2016
Sounds Good and I agree, Compression Garments are the best no matter what type they are as long as your PS recommends them. I too have one of the Top PS in the country who is a perfectionist. Instead of tape on the scar, I had to wear 100% Cotton Tanks under the CG to protect skin and scar and combination of scar cream with silicone in it does the trick. Much Success to you on your TT Journey, you look Great!
Good luck can't wait to hear how it goes!