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MM with Breast Aug, Modified Tummy Tuck, Inner Thigh, Flank, Back, and Bra Line Lipo with Fat Graft to Butt - Houston, TX

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32 year old mom of twin girls and big brother....

MommaBear3January 31, 2013
WORTH IT$15,500

32 year old mom of twin girls and big brother. Prior to surgery i was short waisted, apple shaped, long legs, slightly overweight and gain weight in my back, stomach, and boobs. I've thought about having a BA for years, however I didn't want to look like a big apple with the rest of my disproportionate body. When I lose weight it always comes from my boobs and butt, which looks even worse. I've always thought I have a very masculine shape so this was my solution.

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Christopher K. Patronella, MD, FACS

Christopher K. Patronella, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 58 Reviews
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MommaBear3
February 2, 2013
So my surgery was on Monday 1/28 ad lasted about five hours. I don't remember anything other than standing naked in a 62 degree room being scrubbed down on all sides by a nurse. She shot something into my iv which made me feel delightfully woozy and I remember laying down and hearing music playing. I had previously who had dibs on the music selection and since my anesthesiologist told me it was usually Gospel or Country I asked that he get to choose. So I fell asleep to adult alternative which was nice. When I was being marked up with a sharpie prior to going back my doc confirmed the implant size again 375 silicone sub muscular high profile. I was wavering on the profile but went with his suggestion of high because i didnt need to add more width to my already wide upper half.
taurus66
February 2, 2013
Your tummy looks great before! I bet you will look awesome! Good luck with your recovery. Post some post surgery pics when you feel up to it!
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TexCyn
February 4, 2013
You describe my body to the T! Dr. Patronella did my BA 15 years ago and he did an awesome job. I'm ready for a TT, lipo and butt graft. However, I've relocated to San Antonio and haven't yet met a PS that comes anywhere close to Dr. Patronella. His Patient Coordinator Eva is also super awesome (the ones I have met in SA could use some lessons from her). I have 2 additional consultations and if those don't go well, I may just make the trip to Houston. You look fabulous! Pls post more pics once you're feeling better...and thank you for sharing your story.
UPDATED FROM MommaBear3

So my surgery was on Monday 1/28 ad lasted about...

MommaBear3February 2, 2013
So my surgery was on Monday 1/28 ad lasted about five hours. I don't remember anything other than standing naked in a 62 degree room being scrubbed down on all sides by a nurse. She shot something into my iv which made me feel delightfully woozy and I remember laying down and hearing music playing. I had previously who had dibs on the music selection and since my anesthesiologist told me it was usually Gospel or Country I asked that he get to choose. So I fell asleep to adult alternative which was nice. When I was being marked up with a sharpie prior to going back my doc confirmed the implant size again 375 silicone sub muscular high profile. I was wavering on the profile but went with his suggestion of high because i didnt need to add more width to my already wide upper half.

BTW I should mention I am 5'4" and Pre-op weight of 140.

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I'm now day 5 post op - pretty good recovery so...

MommaBear3February 2, 2013
I'm now day 5 post op - pretty good recovery so far. I'm not too hunched, which I attribute to the abdominal shots my dr provides during surgery, but I have some nerve issues down my right thigh. If I move the wrong way it feels like fire down my leg and kills. From what I've been reading it can happen with very low incisions and indeed if I push ever so slightly almost at the edge of my incision, the pain occurs. Not sure what the solution is, but it better not be permanent because this sucks!

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