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29 Year Old Mommy Makeover - Lafayette, CA

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I’m 29 and a mom of two great boys. My husband...

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$19,950
I’m 29 and a mom of two great boys. My husband is very supportive of anything that makes me feel happy and beautiful. After our second child I had a hard time shedding the baby weight. At over 200 pounds in January 2015, I decided to kick it into gear and work on getting healthy. While I’m still a bit from by goal weight I’ve lost over 30 pounds this year. As with a lot of the ladies on here, my two pregnancies and breastfeeding left my stomach skin stretched out and my breasts deflated. I’m a very active person and enjoy weight lifting, running and cross –training.

After 3 consultations for a Mommy Makeover (including a Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo to Flanks, Breast Lift & Fat Transfer to Breast) I decided to go with Dr. Persons. She is very sweet and seems genuine, and had a ton of great experience. She had also done some previous eye lift work on my mom. My surgery is scheduled for December 28th. I’m taking 2 weeks off of work (desk job) and my mom and husband will be taking care of me and our two small children.

I’m getting nervous about the recovery and what the scars will looks like (placement and how they heal). I think the hardest part will be not being able to hold my boys. I had a C-section with my first child so I’m somewhat familiar with the abdominal pain, however I’m anticipating this to be worse. But I’m very excited to look like myself again. I was a perky 36D before children and am hoping to return to that size. I’m currently a very saggy & deflated 36D. My stomach is not horrible, I’ve lost a lot of my extra weight, but I have the saggy skin that spills over my C-section scar, and my bellybutton is a mess. I had my pre-op appointment last week, so my blood work is done and I have all of my day-of instructions and recovery medications. I’ve purchased a couple front close wireless bras and “spanx” from Walmart as well as a wedge pillow for sleeping.

I will try to upload my before pictures as soon as I have them.

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Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS

Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 29 Reviews
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December 24, 2015
I had augmentation abd a tummy tuck with the dr deciding to do lipo to the flanks the day of (I agreed she didn't charge me). I've had a c section and in many ways this feels a bit harder than I recall the c section being because of the intense tightness and inability to stand upright. I'd say overall it's way less painful than I expected. It's the minor annoyances that are bugging me, the drains and the swelling and the antibiotics side effects but I think they were prescribed more for the implants. I'm on day 7 and getting better each day but wear out very quickly and need to rest frequently.
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December 24, 2015
Best wishes for smooth recovery. I strongly recommend you don't forget stool softner and then laxative or other stomach relief.
December 25, 2015
Thank you! I definitely have the stool softener. Getting excited!
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3 days pre

Before pics

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Here are some pics now... I'll try to take better ones before surgery on Monday.

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December 24, 2015
Cant wait to see your results! Im scheduled for my mommy makeover on 01/21/16
January 7, 2016
Good luck!
January 7, 2016
Good luck!
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January 5, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS! I'm scheduled for my mommy makeover tomorrow!
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Wish pics

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I'm looking to be curvy still, just lifted and full.

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December 24, 2015

Thanks for sharing your journey with this community. I hope you find all the support you need here to take this big step for yourself. Let us know how we can help.