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Arm Lift w/lipo, Flank/Mons/Abdomen Lipo, Full Breast Lift W/implants- Huntersville, NC
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I'm going back to Dr. Kortesis on 3/10/16 for my...
sheknows6March 7, 2016
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I'm going back to Dr. Kortesis on 3/10/16 for my final consult!
We will be discussing my final phase of body contouring after major weight loss, which will be an arm lift w/lipo, thigh lift with lipo, and breast lift with implants. I imagine he will also lipo my back as well, although I do not have rolls or fat deposits bad enough to warrant a bra line lift. I'm really grateful for that!
I originally wanted to just have my breasts lifted without any implants, but I was advised that I would not look the way I wanted without the implant since I'm so deflated. I have a fair amount of breast tissue as I used to be a DD when I has heavy, so I'm excited to hear about my options. More than anything, I want my breasts to look natural and proportionate to my body.
I think I will want to go under the muscle so that I don't have to worry as much about repeated sagging, but I will let the Vectra imagining help me decide. I haven't thought too much about my breasts until now, and now I can't decide if I want a C or a D cup....probably a D cup. My husband is chanting "bigger is better" LOL
I am more excited to have my arms and thighs addressed than anything else, as this is the only thing holding me back from my clothes fitting correctly at this point. I originally met with Dr. Kortesis to address my arms and wound up doing my lower body lift surgery first; on January 6th I underwent a circumferential lower body lift with vertical fleur de lis, and he removed 26 surgical pounds!! I am literally a brand new person and I'm really excited to start this final phase of my journey.....I'm considering this the finish line!
If anyone reading this has followed my first review, I am really enjoying blogging on RealSelf and plan to continue checking in with my progress.....Here's hoping I have a new surgery date come Thursday!
We will be discussing my final phase of body contouring after major weight loss, which will be an arm lift w/lipo, thigh lift with lipo, and breast lift with implants. I imagine he will also lipo my back as well, although I do not have rolls or fat deposits bad enough to warrant a bra line lift. I'm really grateful for that!
I originally wanted to just have my breasts lifted without any implants, but I was advised that I would not look the way I wanted without the implant since I'm so deflated. I have a fair amount of breast tissue as I used to be a DD when I has heavy, so I'm excited to hear about my options. More than anything, I want my breasts to look natural and proportionate to my body.
I think I will want to go under the muscle so that I don't have to worry as much about repeated sagging, but I will let the Vectra imagining help me decide. I haven't thought too much about my breasts until now, and now I can't decide if I want a C or a D cup....probably a D cup. My husband is chanting "bigger is better" LOL
I am more excited to have my arms and thighs addressed than anything else, as this is the only thing holding me back from my clothes fitting correctly at this point. I originally met with Dr. Kortesis to address my arms and wound up doing my lower body lift surgery first; on January 6th I underwent a circumferential lower body lift with vertical fleur de lis, and he removed 26 surgical pounds!! I am literally a brand new person and I'm really excited to start this final phase of my journey.....I'm considering this the finish line!
If anyone reading this has followed my first review, I am really enjoying blogging on RealSelf and plan to continue checking in with my progress.....Here's hoping I have a new surgery date come Thursday!
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March 19, 2016
I have lost more than 75 lbs and my thighs, arms, and stomach are really sagging. Exercise does not seem to help. I commend you for stepping up and getting this done. Congratulations!
April 14, 2016
I had all 3 of these procedures with Dr K as well, he is the best surgeon EVER! The thigh lipo and lift have completely changed my body shape! The implants are like the icing on the cake! Let Dr K help decide what size you need. He matched my size up to proportion correctly with my hips so that it is a balanced look. And you will finally be able to get shirts that don't pull due to the skin on the arms! You will not be disappointed!
April 14, 2016
I am so excited about my arms I haven't even been able to talk about that yet :) It was the reason I went to see him, and now that the time is almost here I can't believe I'm about to be rid of these sagging wings!
I know Dr. K is going to have me looking amazing!
I know Dr. K is going to have me looking amazing!
April 18, 2016
Hey, how many of the procedures is your Dr able to do at once ? I've been trying to do a combination of the same, but was told it was too much to do.
April 18, 2016
Hi vibeup, the amount of procedures you're able to undergo at one time is dependent on the amount of time each procedure will take. If I'm not mistaken there is a law that states you cannot exceed 8 hours of elective anesthesia in any one setting for your own safety, so ask your surgeon how long each procedure you're interested in will take for you specifically. You can build your OR time that way if you prefer. I say this because a thigh lift for me would take longer than the standard 2 hours due to my legs still being very large from fat sitting under the skin. If you don't have a lot of fat deposits left and it's just skin to be removed, it would take less time and closer to the 2 hours.
I just tell my doc what I want to accomplish and he gives me the options to choose from.
Initially we were going to try and do my arm lift, thigh lift, breast lift and aug all at once to complete my surgeries, but that would have exceeded 8 hours of OR time. So I'm going with the upper body and having arm lift, breast lift and aug, and we will do my thigh lift last as a third surgery. Since I'm having lipo in my arms and flanks as well as my thighs to deflate them, that's pushing me very close to 8 hours of OR time.
I hope this helps!
I just tell my doc what I want to accomplish and he gives me the options to choose from.
Initially we were going to try and do my arm lift, thigh lift, breast lift and aug all at once to complete my surgeries, but that would have exceeded 8 hours of OR time. So I'm going with the upper body and having arm lift, breast lift and aug, and we will do my thigh lift last as a third surgery. Since I'm having lipo in my arms and flanks as well as my thighs to deflate them, that's pushing me very close to 8 hours of OR time.
I hope this helps!
UPDATED FROM sheknows6
2 months pre
Surgery is scheduled for May 9th!
sheknows6March 11, 2016
Met with Dr. Kortesis at the new SouthPark location and while I will not be able to finish my surgeries in one more round, the great news is that I will only have to go back for a thigh lift as my last procedure. He will be doing all the lipo I need on my thighs with this surgery, as well lipo on my arms, flanks, an extended arm lift, full breast lift, and breast augmentation.
I have pretty severe sagging so once I'm lifted I will be around a B cup....I'm going with 700cc gel implants sub muscular and round so they are high, round, and a full D cup. Don't want any boob greed!
Took a pic of myself with the implants on under a fitting bra to get an idea, and while they aren't as high as they will be it gave me a pretty good idea. I told Dr. K if they seemed too big for my frame while I'm under to use his judgement- I trust my doctor completely!
Surgery is May 9th! Pre-op is April 12th, and I will be saving for my final surgery which I hope to have in December/January of 2017.
I have pretty severe sagging so once I'm lifted I will be around a B cup....I'm going with 700cc gel implants sub muscular and round so they are high, round, and a full D cup. Don't want any boob greed!
Took a pic of myself with the implants on under a fitting bra to get an idea, and while they aren't as high as they will be it gave me a pretty good idea. I told Dr. K if they seemed too big for my frame while I'm under to use his judgement- I trust my doctor completely!
Surgery is May 9th! Pre-op is April 12th, and I will be saving for my final surgery which I hope to have in December/January of 2017.
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March 15, 2016
Oh wow, just saw this update! Great news about your surgery date! How long is the expected recovery time?
March 15, 2016
They expect about the same as my lower body lift since I'm doing circumferential lipo on my thighs to prep for the last surgery (thigh lift)....so about one week heavy rest and one week light rest.
I'm so excited! I hope everything works out financially (few more hoops to cross), but if not I can always postpone for a while.
I'm so excited! I hope everything works out financially (few more hoops to cross), but if not I can always postpone for a while.
March 15, 2016
I just did a lift and Aug today and after lift mine were relatively small too and I only did 300/350 CC and that put me to a 34DD. Be careful not to put too big an implant. Lots of reasons why. Happy to chat if it helps you!
March 15, 2016
I was thinking about no more than 400cc tops actually! They estimate after the lift I'll be around a 38B so I am not trying to go insanely big...I'd like a D, no more than DD for sure! I'd love to chat, I've been following your journey too.
March 15, 2016
I did 300 and 350 and they are huge girl. Be prepared! I love mine. Just posted some pics if you want to see.
April 26, 2016
Anxious to hear how you like your surgeon as I may move to that area.
April 26, 2016
2bholly, I have a whole other review for him as he also did my lower body lift in january; Dr. Kortesis is amazing! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my surgeries.
April 26, 2016
I forgot to link my other review: https://www.realself.com/review/huntersville-nc-body-lift-150lbs-lost-time-finally-reveal-real
He really is amazing! And thank you, I look forward to your review if you make one :)
He really is amazing! And thank you, I look forward to your review if you make one :)
Hi, thank you so much for blogging and sharing your experience here on RealSelf! It's great to be able to follow you along on your journey.
Will you have both your arms and thighs done during the same surgery? How long will the recovery time be? I hope you hear something soon about your surgery date too - you really seem to be ready to cross that finish line!