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Michelle Lee, MD
Michelle Lee, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Skin pictures

  • 8 Jul 2017
I decided to post the skin pics. Here they are. Swelling will still come down a bit more along with me loosing 25 more pounds to goal. Without my compression garments I can wear a size 14. Not bad coming from a 27/28 just 11 months ago! As of today I'm down 126 pounds!!!!

More pictures 3 1/2 weeks post op

  • 7 Jul 2017
Still not ready to show my scar yet but here are some pictures with no drain!! I had one in for 3 days and 1 in for 16 days. It's amazing once they come out. It really doesn't hurt, it's just strange. Don't be afraid, it's super fast. You take a deep breath in and on your exhale it's out. I'm healing really well and I see my surgeon at the 7 week mark next.

After pictures with bandage.

  • 18 Jun 2017
I can't look at myself yet. I'm too scared to see it. I know it's weird but I've had my "apron" for so long that It's so strange to be without it. I took a shower today for the first time in 6 days. It was so exhausting and really hard to do. However, it really felt good. I'm going to wait until my drain comes out before I take my next shower tho. It's scary to me to have it hanging around my neck from a lanyard. I was so worried I would pull on it. Oh well, at least I'm all clean. I'm still swollen from the surgery in these pictures as well, FYI. Also, I had one of my drains removed at my first post op appointment which was not too bad. She had me take a deep breath in and when I exhaled she pulled it out. By the time I finished exhaling the tube was out. It was a strange feeling, not really painful, just strange. I can't wait to get the other one out!!! I need to sleep on my side... LOL

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Michelle Lee, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
9777 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California
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  • 19 May 2017

I had a Panniculectomy performed by Dr. Lee on June 12, 2016. It was a wonderful experience form beginning to end. She took her time explaining everything to me. She was not at all annoyed by my questions or my nervousness. I was terrified to have this procedure done and she took the time to put my mind at ease and made me feel comfortable. Her staff is just as caring as she is, they go out of their way to make sure you understand what is going on and make sure your all your questions are answered. On the day of my surgery I thought I would lose my mind. I wanted to run home and forget having it done. When Dr. Lee came in to mark my body for surgery she was so caring and calming. She made me feel so much better and excited to have this procedure done. Once it was over the healing process began. I was well informed about what to expect and able to contact the office at any time if need be. I'm happy to report that at 7 weeks out I'm feeling great and I'm so happy with my results, they are life changing for me. No more rashes and I now have a lap and I feel incredible. I did have an issue unrelated to my Panniculectomy that needed immediate attention and my doctor needed to talk to Dr Lee about my recent surgery. She had just left on vacation but she talked to both my husband and myself personally. She didn't have someone from her office do it, she did it herself. I can't say enough about Dr. Lee and her staff, Brittany and Holly. They all go above and beyond their job to help you. If you are looking for a fantastic plastic surgeon in the Chicago area Dr. Lee is the one for you, she's with DuPage Medical Group.