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Tummy Tuck with Lipo to Reduce and Contour Butt. Istanbul, TR
UPDATED FROM suemay
6 months post
6 Months Today
$6,794
Well I thought I would post as it is exactly 6 months ago today I had the surgery.
Its been a very bumpy road. Would I do it again, yes maybe. I wasnt really pleased with my result, its OK but not what I expected, I probably expected too much but then I have just caught my before photos, what a difference, I should have looked at them before!
Yes I am at least one size smaller in trousers/shorts and my clothes look better but I still have a way to go. Dieting is still no good, walking longer and harder is not really doing much either. I havent gained any weight but it wont come off either. So annoying. I am still about 166 lbs but I shall keep trying.
My scar treatment didnt do much so I am now back to using Mepitac tape. I should have my final lazer in a couple of weeks, Ill see. If only everything had gone to plan then my whole scar would look like the sides which you can hardly see.
You will see from the pictures, def better in clothes!!
Its been a very bumpy road. Would I do it again, yes maybe. I wasnt really pleased with my result, its OK but not what I expected, I probably expected too much but then I have just caught my before photos, what a difference, I should have looked at them before!
Yes I am at least one size smaller in trousers/shorts and my clothes look better but I still have a way to go. Dieting is still no good, walking longer and harder is not really doing much either. I havent gained any weight but it wont come off either. So annoying. I am still about 166 lbs but I shall keep trying.
My scar treatment didnt do much so I am now back to using Mepitac tape. I should have my final lazer in a couple of weeks, Ill see. If only everything had gone to plan then my whole scar would look like the sides which you can hardly see.
You will see from the pictures, def better in clothes!!
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Replies (2)
B
April 13, 2017
Oh my, but you have certainly had your challenges! I am so sorry your journey has not been easy and your results slightly less than what you'd hoped for. When I'm feeling down, I pull out my Before pics (again) and paste them on the bathroom mirror for a few days... that always helps me gain perspective. And there is always the ability to have a slight revision. I can guarantee you that it is nowhere near the impact of the initial TT and MR and it might help you accept the middle of your scar a bit more. Trust your body... the swelling WILL end. It took me MONTHS to one day realize that, "Hey, I'm not swollen" and even then, if I ate something "wrong" (or too much) I'd feel it all over again. It takes time... Just know we're all behind you and cheering you on. You really do look beautiful! Hugz
S
April 13, 2017
Hi, thank you. Yes, I have emailed Dr about revision and he has just said I need to lose weight and get through my eldest sons wedding in August because it is too much to think about. I would have been happier for a revision now and then healed by August so I dont know whether I will even go back to him. I may get it done here or not bother, I just don't know. Yes, I have come a long way, I know that, but was it worth all the extra pain, suffering weeks in drs being wound dressed everyday I don't know. After seeing so many girls on here I expected perfection in the long run, in the end I got far less.
I will see what time brings. xx
I will see what time brings. xx
B
May 3, 2017
You might consider seeing another surgeon for another opinion... they all work so differently and you're absolutely right in wanting it all to be behind you... so much to look forward to! The reality is, I would think, is that very few sistahs got exactly what they hoped for and can say their result is "perfect". Live in the wabi-wabi... the beauty of imperfection (google it... it's great!). That helped me heaps. But I think another consult might help you gain perspective and put your mind at ease. Wishing you all the best!! xo
S
UPDATED FROM suemay
5 months post
2 Days Off 5 Months
I will be 5 months in 2 days. Today I have looked 7 months pregnant all day!
So annoying and frustrating and dissapointing.
So annoying and frustrating and dissapointing.
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S
March 2, 2017
hi , i am so sorry to know you are not well till now , do you still have pains , how is your scar ?
S
March 3, 2017
Hi Silvia, no I dont have any pains and my scar is virtually un noticable at the sides. I think the centre will be the same soon now after the treatment.
It is just the swelling, around the scar area I know I am a size smaller at least but above my bb the swelling is huge and I look pregnant again.
It is just the swelling, around the scar area I know I am a size smaller at least but above my bb the swelling is huge and I look pregnant again.
S
March 3, 2017
god to help to hear you soon saying that everything is fine , i am so sorry for what happened to you , did you talk to the dr Ercan ? did he say something ?
S
March 3, 2017
No, I havent spoken to him. I dont think he would be interested. He said the swelling will last for up to a year so he would just say to wait I am sure. I just didnt expect the swelling to be so bad.
UPDATED FROM suemay
4 months post
4 Months Post and So Fed Up
Hello, I will be 4 months post on 3rd and I havent posted for a while because I am so fed up with the swelling. I have always been a chocolate lover and I had been good, lost about 5lbs, didnt even put it on over xmas but the swelling is getting me down and I did go mad for a few days and I put a lb back on .
The thing i it doesn't seem to make any difference whether I eat chocolate or not. My scar area is rock solid due to the wound damage but below the scar and my abdomen are are just huge. My abdomen is massive and hard and lookslike I am 6 months pregnant again, so dissapointing. Before you say its the chocolate, I have now gone 4 days without anything sweet and its still the same and I have read others are going through the same thing. Any ideas anyone?
Those of you that have been following me will know of the necrosis and damage caused by it. This has also bothered me. The scar at the sides is like a razor line and so feint its hardly visible but in the middle of my tummy the scar is terrible, about half an inch wide and mauve and red and so hard. This has not helped with my satisfaction levels either.
I have been using mepitac tape for the scars and I have just run out so I thought I would check the internet to see what else to get anyway I started reading about CO2 laser treatment and decided to give it a go, there is a dr I go to locally for other things and I asked her if she did it and she does. I went to see her yesterday and had the first treatment and I have to say I am amazed already! The skin that is burned directly will fall off and I need to use antibiotic cream for 3 days but already the scar is only half the width! I cant explain it but it seemed to have stitch dots either side of the line and they have gone.
I will have at least 2 treatments but probably 3 will be needed, we will see, but I am so pleased I did it. It has made me feel a bit more positive about everything again. The only trouble is the costings for all this extra work have made my decision to go to Turkey a complete waste I have had to spend £100's more than anticipated for air fares and treatments with still more to go.
Would I recommend this surgery to anyone else I dont think so - not after all I had to go tnrough and still am.
Can someone tell me if there is a light at the end of this long long tunnel?
The thing i it doesn't seem to make any difference whether I eat chocolate or not. My scar area is rock solid due to the wound damage but below the scar and my abdomen are are just huge. My abdomen is massive and hard and lookslike I am 6 months pregnant again, so dissapointing. Before you say its the chocolate, I have now gone 4 days without anything sweet and its still the same and I have read others are going through the same thing. Any ideas anyone?
Those of you that have been following me will know of the necrosis and damage caused by it. This has also bothered me. The scar at the sides is like a razor line and so feint its hardly visible but in the middle of my tummy the scar is terrible, about half an inch wide and mauve and red and so hard. This has not helped with my satisfaction levels either.
I have been using mepitac tape for the scars and I have just run out so I thought I would check the internet to see what else to get anyway I started reading about CO2 laser treatment and decided to give it a go, there is a dr I go to locally for other things and I asked her if she did it and she does. I went to see her yesterday and had the first treatment and I have to say I am amazed already! The skin that is burned directly will fall off and I need to use antibiotic cream for 3 days but already the scar is only half the width! I cant explain it but it seemed to have stitch dots either side of the line and they have gone.
I will have at least 2 treatments but probably 3 will be needed, we will see, but I am so pleased I did it. It has made me feel a bit more positive about everything again. The only trouble is the costings for all this extra work have made my decision to go to Turkey a complete waste I have had to spend £100's more than anticipated for air fares and treatments with still more to go.
Would I recommend this surgery to anyone else I dont think so - not after all I had to go tnrough and still am.
Can someone tell me if there is a light at the end of this long long tunnel?
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M
February 1, 2017
Hi sue sorry you're struggling I too have some disappointing after issues with swelling and upper abdo bulge. The swelling comes and goes unfortunately some days have been good others its huge and I look pregnant too. Only thing I can suggest is massage twice a day firmu that helped with swell and scaring and used bop oil. How's it looking with healing? X
S
February 3, 2017
hello, yes, I use bio oil and vit e and coconut oils. The scaring where the necrosis would never have gone with them ot was too bad but Iam impressed with how it looks after only 3 days. I am really exicted to see what it looks likes at two weeks when the skins falls off and shows whats underneath.
I might try lymphatic massage after the scar is better wnd hope thats gets rid of the swelling and the solid tissue. I read a revue today wher the lady is 4 months and suffering with swelling and she thinks the massage is working wonders.
I certainly dont think it was money well spent do you?
I might try lymphatic massage after the scar is better wnd hope thats gets rid of the swelling and the solid tissue. I read a revue today wher the lady is 4 months and suffering with swelling and she thinks the massage is working wonders.
I certainly dont think it was money well spent do you?
M
February 4, 2017
The massage really helped me but I feel huge still and I've got bulge upper tum and it's so annoying and uncomfortable. I don't know if it will get any better. Sue at the mo I'm not sure been trying get back to my level of previous exercise but it's been very slow. My muscles hurt quite a lot when I'm doing anything or Pilates or light ab work. I've gone by the book bit disappointed at upper tum which wasn't what I expected
You scar is shorter than mine. I too have more flesh on my hips but due to my scar it kind of hangs over it f i don't stand completely straight. At least you silhouette is smooth.
I am 57 and was 171 preop . At 8 weeks postop I was down to 158 which was great because my target has alay sbeen 154. I would still be fat but it would be good enough for me Then I went back to 161 and stayed there all over xmas until March with no effort which make me quite happy. I was thinking I had stablized and with further effort I could drop 10 lbs and get to 154.
Now I seem to be putting on weight rapidly and am up to 166. And I am horrified as I seem to have no control over what is happening. So now I am back to being scared of what I put in my mouth and I hate that feeling.
Having moaned all that I think compared to pre-op you do look great. I am only 5' 3" an I am not sure how tall you are but I think at our weight and age it is maybe too much to expect to be completely flat without some more weight loss?
I too started to use mepitac tape again. But I gave up as it is such a nuisance. I am just going to try scar massage using a technique I saw on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vMvAJYikxo