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2 year update!!! TT/MR/No Lipo...vertical incision
I hadn't looked at my "before" pictures in a really long time...can't believe that is me :) Today is my two year anniversary, so thought I should post some pics (thanks for the reminder kimmers). I should mention that I did go back for a revision (I'm guessing somewhere around 6 months post-op). The revision extended my vertical scar all the way up to my belly button. I wasn't pleased with the slight puckering in that area, so chose to go with a scar that would (hopefully) improve over time, rather than leaving it as it was. Dr. Bayne was happy to do it (love him).
Don't be afraid if you need a vertical incision. If you have a body type like mine, it's just the way it has to be. I don't look perfect, but I would do it again without hesitation. The horizontal line doesn't show in a bikini and my vertical scar has really faded. I will add a couple pictures...
Don't be afraid if you need a vertical incision. If you have a body type like mine, it's just the way it has to be. I don't look perfect, but I would do it again without hesitation. The horizontal line doesn't show in a bikini and my vertical scar has really faded. I will add a couple pictures...
11 weeks Saw my PS yesterday...had to cancel...
11 weeks
Saw my PS yesterday...had to cancel last week (bummer) due to a snowstorm. I was looking forward to hearing his opinion on the area below my bb. He was wonderful and said everything I was hoping/expecting he would. I didn't honestly think he would say it looks fine, but I was wondering how I would act if he DID say that! We are going to wait another 6 weeks and see if the "bulge" around bb goes down more(I will continue massaging it) and I will then have a revision at some point. He thinks he will do a little lipo on the bb area, and then make an incision from the top of my current vertical to my bb...kind of a football-shaped cut and then pull the skin together. I also have an area on one hip that will require one stitch. Not really a "dog ear" I don't think, since it's more likely something he will drain.
I am surprisingly ok with this additional incision. I told him I would prefer a longer scar that will only look better over time, rather than keep things the way they are and have no improvement. My vertical scar I have now has healed nicely, so I hope my future one will do the same. Looking on the bright side...I will loose a little more of the wrinkly skin below my bb :)
Some people will look at my pics and think "Yuck, glad it's not me" and I totally understand that. It's not ideal, but it is my reality. I did not have enough skin to pull down, so it was this or not doing it all. I am happy with my muscle repair. My pants fit how they should! It's especially noticeable with my workout clothes...man I hated how my shorts used to bulge out in the front.
I will update if I have any news on the revision. It's hard to find info/photos on vertical incisions, so I hope I can help someone else.
Saw my PS yesterday...had to cancel last week (bummer) due to a snowstorm. I was looking forward to hearing his opinion on the area below my bb. He was wonderful and said everything I was hoping/expecting he would. I didn't honestly think he would say it looks fine, but I was wondering how I would act if he DID say that! We are going to wait another 6 weeks and see if the "bulge" around bb goes down more(I will continue massaging it) and I will then have a revision at some point. He thinks he will do a little lipo on the bb area, and then make an incision from the top of my current vertical to my bb...kind of a football-shaped cut and then pull the skin together. I also have an area on one hip that will require one stitch. Not really a "dog ear" I don't think, since it's more likely something he will drain.
I am surprisingly ok with this additional incision. I told him I would prefer a longer scar that will only look better over time, rather than keep things the way they are and have no improvement. My vertical scar I have now has healed nicely, so I hope my future one will do the same. Looking on the bright side...I will loose a little more of the wrinkly skin below my bb :)
Some people will look at my pics and think "Yuck, glad it's not me" and I totally understand that. It's not ideal, but it is my reality. I did not have enough skin to pull down, so it was this or not doing it all. I am happy with my muscle repair. My pants fit how they should! It's especially noticeable with my workout clothes...man I hated how my shorts used to bulge out in the front.
I will update if I have any news on the revision. It's hard to find info/photos on vertical incisions, so I hope I can help someone else.
5 weeks today! PS wasn't able to drain anymore...
5 weeks today!
PS wasn't able to drain anymore at my appt. last week, so I have been massaging the area around bb. I wasn't so sure it was going to work the first couple of days, but am finally believing it is getting smaller...happy about that. I may not always notice a difference, but I can tell when I look at the photos I posted. It's so nice to have the pics on here to easily compare progress...hope I don't post too many!
Made the mistake of going "binder free" to a basketball game (4.5 weeks po) and ended up swelling in the shape of the waistband on my jeans...lovely :) Besides the b-ball game, can't seem to give up my original binder. I did sleep last night without it (back sleeping only) and was good this morning. Everytime I try a different garment, I'm back to my comfort zone by midday.
I haven't been back to the gym, but plan to this week. I am curious about the swelling that may occur afterwards.
Won't see my PS for another 5 weeks. I posted more pics from this morning.
PS wasn't able to drain anymore at my appt. last week, so I have been massaging the area around bb. I wasn't so sure it was going to work the first couple of days, but am finally believing it is getting smaller...happy about that. I may not always notice a difference, but I can tell when I look at the photos I posted. It's so nice to have the pics on here to easily compare progress...hope I don't post too many!
Made the mistake of going "binder free" to a basketball game (4.5 weeks po) and ended up swelling in the shape of the waistband on my jeans...lovely :) Besides the b-ball game, can't seem to give up my original binder. I did sleep last night without it (back sleeping only) and was good this morning. Everytime I try a different garment, I'm back to my comfort zone by midday.
I haven't been back to the gym, but plan to this week. I am curious about the swelling that may occur afterwards.
Won't see my PS for another 5 weeks. I posted more pics from this morning.