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9 Months Post Abdominoplasty and Breast Augment - Lincoln, NE

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I am a little frustrated with my results as I was...

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I am a little frustrated with my results as I was not significantly overweight. I am nine months post-op and weigh 2.5 lbs. more than I did not including the 1.5 lbs. for the 375 cc Mentor saline implants. I do not feel that enough liposuction was done on my flanks. I am also accumulating more fat on my abdomen. My skin did restretch and I have the same stretch marks as before. The majority of my incision, both horizontal and verticial, have keloids as does my new belly button (which is not centered.) I should note that my surgeon has said that he does want me to be happy and will rectify the situation. I have not had the nerve to ask him about the costs.

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January 11, 2012
I am so sorry you are not happy. Heartbreaking to go through so much..the cost, the recovery, etc and not be happy. I agree that your stomach did not bulge much, did he do muscle repair? It could be that you have a little more viseral (spelling?) than subcutaneous fat..meaning the kind that is wrapped around the organs and can not be addressed with lipo. But he could still touch up the flanks. I also agree your right breast does hang lower. It is hard to get breasts perfectly even I think. I had breast aug 14 yrs ago and like you, had one that was a little larger than the other and hung a little lower and they stayed that way after aug b/c he put same amount in each implant but I was mostly happy and did not want another surgery.
Talk to your doc. He will probably waive his fees but there may still be fees for OR and sedation. best wishes. :)
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January 11, 2012
Thanks. I knew that it wouldn't turn out absolutely perfect but I expected much more. I know that he will not charge me more money personally but I'm sure that I'll have to cover more anesthesia and I am not excited about that part at all. I had to take two weeks off work last year and I don't have that much vacation built up yet. Were your implants above or below the muscle?
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January 19, 2012
Are yours over or under the muscle? Saline or silicone gel?
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January 19, 2012
Mentor saline sub-muscular.
January 11, 2012
Mine were done 14 yrs ago and are saline and under the muscle. They have been fine. I may get them redone in the future but for now am just getting a tummy tuck in Feb. I really am so sorry for your disappointment. That is one of my greatest fears (besides death ;) )..is going through all of this trouble and cost and not being that happy about it.
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January 19, 2012
Pjn3373 so sorry to hear that you're not happy with your results. It's great that your surgeon will fix it but I u sets tabs bit wanting to pay anesthesia and recover again. Just take some time to think about it I'm sure you'll make the right decision. How did you end up going with the same in both breasts? I see you were originally thinking 50ccs less. Do you have anything to share that can help some one else approaching their surgery date. Is there anything you can share? Sometimes we go through things to share the experience that can save a multitude of people. I'm so sorry that you are not 100% happy. I hope you choose to go back and get it corrected so that you can be happy as this is the only body we will get and I know you want to love it. Good luck!
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January 20, 2012
I have to say I think u look amazing, I'm still undecided about a tt, even tho I want it more than anything, I'm more worried I will want another child n then all that pain n money goes out the window :(
February 12, 2012
i think that you look great, and i don't see anything wrong with your breasts/bb ??
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I rarely get on here, but I just looked through a couple of pics after looking up how to get rid of back fat. Please be aware everyone (especially people who are short), that this fat, even if it is a couple of pounds, will find it's way back to your body. In my case, now, at 44, it has relocated to the front of my thighs, knees, and my back flanks. I was working out with weights regularly when I had this done at age 38. I am 5'1" and was quite a bit more muscular than I am now. I walk regularly but the winter weight has crept on. I am 136 lbs now. Unless you are so disgusted with your body please do not go through this procedure. I nursed both my children for a year each and they are 22 months apart. It took a toll on my boobs. That being said, now that I have implants that were placed underneath the muscle, when I am bent over, the implant shows from the outside and my original saggy boobs are still droopy and unattractive. Before sedation my surgeon discussed one amount in one side and one in the other to try to even my boobs out. He went ahead and changed his mind while I was under sedation. This can happen to anyone. We have no control when we are under the knife. I was told that he would avoid at all costs doing a vertical incision as well as the horizontal. My horizontal scar is not even remotely even and the vertical scar isn't straight. My belly button is not even centered and it still is not big enough to fit a pencil eraser in.

Love the body that God gave you. You are beautiful. We are always striving for perfection, but there are complications that can happen and it is thousands and thousands of dollars that are being spent here. Do your research if you do it. Ask for their before and after photos. Contact other patients to get their opinions. Do your homework and don't be afraid to hurt feelings and go elsewhere.

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November 25, 2021
Dr.orchard is a horrible plastic surgeon no wonder!! No one in Lincoln as far as plastics go are worth a cent go to Omaha Denver or KC!!