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Age 60 - Is This Too Old for a Mommy Makeover - Houston, TX
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I am considering a mommy makeover and would like...
AboutuMay 22, 2015
I am considering a mommy makeover and would like any comments regarding the procedure from anyone my age. I am concern that this might be too much for my body to handle all at once.
I am 5'7" and weigh 170 lbs and am currently a size 38G and have had shoulder, back and next problems for years and definitely need a breast reduction, but I would also benefit from the tummy tuck and liposuction. I am concerned if this is too much to put myself through during surgery which would be 7-9 hours and questions the pain and recovery time.
Any advise???????????
I am 5'7" and weigh 170 lbs and am currently a size 38G and have had shoulder, back and next problems for years and definitely need a breast reduction, but I would also benefit from the tummy tuck and liposuction. I am concerned if this is too much to put myself through during surgery which would be 7-9 hours and questions the pain and recovery time.
Any advise???????????
Replies (4)
June 1, 2015
I feel its what ever you want at any age I'm. 52 and going in 6/4/15 just to find out the cost I will be having it done ..no matter what ..good luck to you !
June 18, 2015
55 HAD SOME THINGS DONE WENT BACK TO WORK 4 DAYS AFTER. CAN'T SAY I'M ALL HAPPY WITH RESULTS BUT TRYING TO SAVE MONEY TO CORRECT SOME BECAUSE THE CLINIC I WENT TO IS CHARGING BASICALLY ABOUT THE SAME AMOUNT FOR CORRECTION THOUGH DR WILL CORRECT FOR FREE. I WOULD SAY GO FOR IT!
June 18, 2015
I sure hope it's not to old! I am 60 this year and about the same height and weight. I will be having 3 consults as well for a Mommy mkaeover. Thanks for posting I would love to follow your journey. I have the same concerns as you about splitting up the surgeries.
UPDATED FROM Aboutu
2 months pre
3 doctors consulted
AboutuMay 22, 2015
I have consulted 3 doctors:
1) Recommended a breast reduction/lift and liposuction to the stomach - which he indicated would leave some flabby skin. The procedure would take 4 1/2 hrs
2) Recommended a mommy makeover with liposuction - which includes a breast reduction/lift; tummy tuck and 1 hour of liposuction to my sides. The procedure would take 7-8 hours.
3) Recommended 2 procedures - 1st breast reduction, lift and lipsuction of sides as well as stomach area to prep for the tummy tuck. This procedure would take 5 1/2 hrs. Then once I recover from this surgery having the 2nd procedure, which would be the actual tummy tuck, which would take 4 hours.
I am concerned that I do not want to endure more than I can handle, but I also keep thinking would it just be as beneficial to do it all at once and get it over with. But I keep questioning what to do at my age.
1) Recommended a breast reduction/lift and liposuction to the stomach - which he indicated would leave some flabby skin. The procedure would take 4 1/2 hrs
2) Recommended a mommy makeover with liposuction - which includes a breast reduction/lift; tummy tuck and 1 hour of liposuction to my sides. The procedure would take 7-8 hours.
3) Recommended 2 procedures - 1st breast reduction, lift and lipsuction of sides as well as stomach area to prep for the tummy tuck. This procedure would take 5 1/2 hrs. Then once I recover from this surgery having the 2nd procedure, which would be the actual tummy tuck, which would take 4 hours.
I am concerned that I do not want to endure more than I can handle, but I also keep thinking would it just be as beneficial to do it all at once and get it over with. But I keep questioning what to do at my age.
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May 23, 2015
I would also liketo hear what you decide. I also want both procedures and I am 63. I am leaning towards the BR first, then the TT later.
February 26, 2016
I am also 63. I and have wanted this surgery for 15 years. Now finally, I can afford it but I'm concerned about the toll it will take on my health and surviving the surgery. I can find no statistics on the death rate for women over 60. I'm 5'5'' and 145 lbs. 40DD-34-36 and carry all my extra weight in the middle. Please keep us posted if you do decide to do it. Thanks!
May 23, 2015
Hi, I'm 37, day 8 of recovery, and here's my take: it depends on how much care you'll get afterwords. I spent the first night in an aftercare nursing facility, to me that's a necessity for the first 24 hours. I'm at home now but I have two small kids, so I can't just focus 100% on me. I'm going back to work on Tuesday. At the end of each day, I feel like I've been beat up....so, if you have any physical demands at all, I wouldn't do it all at once. Just my thoughts!
May 23, 2015
Please keep us up to date. I've been stalking this site for 2 years now trying to get the brave on. 60 is fast approaching and scary. I'm 5'4, 140lb and a 34G. Even though I sleep in a bra, when I wake up, my chest and neck hurts so bad. I'm such a chicken when it comes to surgery. I would probably come to Houston to have it done, so I would love to know which doctor you choose and why. I thought I would like to use Dr Horndeski, but the reviews on here have gotten so bad, regarding his results.
May 28, 2015
I have consulted the following doctors:
1) Dr Gary Horndeski
2) Dr. Reginald Buford
3) Dr Richard Vanik
I am leaning toward using Dr. Reginald Buford
May 23, 2015
I will be 60 in July and had a breast lift and tummy tuck in Feb. Best thing I ever did, I should have done it 10 years ago . It was painful but not horrible. I had a 4 disk fusion in my cervical spine in Feb. of 2014 and it was a much harder surgery to recover from. I think you should do it all at once cause your not going to want to do it again.
Thanks for sharing your story. I suggest looking for "granny makeover' on the site. Here's one that I found that might be helpful.