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I made it! Mummy Makeover - TT+BA+Lipo 31 Years Old, 5ft 10in, 500cc. London, GB
UPDATED FROM londongirl_1984
2 months post
The good and the bad
londongirl_1984July 28, 2015
$8,500
So i haven't updated for quite a while...
I had a load of new bruising appear about a week after surgery, the tt scar bled for a number weeks and is still weeping from one spot now.
My tt scar is completely uneven. I have swelling behind the belly button and along the right hand side of the tt scar. It looks awful and butchered if is am honest. The only good part is that the flap of skin is gone and doesn't show when i sit down! But the scar is so high that i wont be able to wear a normal bikini. Feels like it probably wasn't worth all of the hassle right now. I could hide the flap of skin with my clothes on anyway, so for me, this was about being comfortable when undressed, and it is worse now than before.
My surgeon used plastic clips to seal the scar which i don't think were good at all! My body spat some out which has hampered the scar, making it wide in places, and i can see them all the way along the scar under the skin. The nurse mentioned she hated them for this reason.
That said, the boobs are fine. They are bigger than i wanted (at a 34E) but they suit my body (or so everyone says!). Although the sutures came out from there too, making the scars appear wide in places too.
I am using silicone scar strips and defo notice the difference when i have forgotten to wear them for a day (the scar appears darker).
I have booked to see the surgeon again on Monday. Last time i saw him, he said it was too early to take any action. He did mention a possible revision later down the line if things didn't improve. I will update to see what the plan of action will be now.
I had a load of new bruising appear about a week after surgery, the tt scar bled for a number weeks and is still weeping from one spot now.
My tt scar is completely uneven. I have swelling behind the belly button and along the right hand side of the tt scar. It looks awful and butchered if is am honest. The only good part is that the flap of skin is gone and doesn't show when i sit down! But the scar is so high that i wont be able to wear a normal bikini. Feels like it probably wasn't worth all of the hassle right now. I could hide the flap of skin with my clothes on anyway, so for me, this was about being comfortable when undressed, and it is worse now than before.
My surgeon used plastic clips to seal the scar which i don't think were good at all! My body spat some out which has hampered the scar, making it wide in places, and i can see them all the way along the scar under the skin. The nurse mentioned she hated them for this reason.
That said, the boobs are fine. They are bigger than i wanted (at a 34E) but they suit my body (or so everyone says!). Although the sutures came out from there too, making the scars appear wide in places too.
I am using silicone scar strips and defo notice the difference when i have forgotten to wear them for a day (the scar appears darker).
I have booked to see the surgeon again on Monday. Last time i saw him, he said it was too early to take any action. He did mention a possible revision later down the line if things didn't improve. I will update to see what the plan of action will be now.
UPDATED FROM londongirl_1984
1 day post
Crumbs down my cleavage... proud moment haha
londongirl_1984May 21, 2015
For the first time in my life i have just had crumbs fall down my cleavage at the age of 31. Happy moment haha :)
So I have done my 2 nights in hospital. Have just had my last drains removed (ouch!!!) and had my binders re-positioned.
Few things i could have done with during my stay that i didn't bring which may be useful advice if you are considering this:
1. Eye mask (lights go on and off and you'll want to sleep during the day)
2. Earplugs (i have an animal sanctury next to my window. Lovely in the day. Not so much at night!)
3. Lipsil/vaseline
Have got all my meds and post operative information. Have had anti sickness tablet for the drive home. Just going to chill for a bit before the journey.
So I have done my 2 nights in hospital. Have just had my last drains removed (ouch!!!) and had my binders re-positioned.
Few things i could have done with during my stay that i didn't bring which may be useful advice if you are considering this:
1. Eye mask (lights go on and off and you'll want to sleep during the day)
2. Earplugs (i have an animal sanctury next to my window. Lovely in the day. Not so much at night!)
3. Lipsil/vaseline
Have got all my meds and post operative information. Have had anti sickness tablet for the drive home. Just going to chill for a bit before the journey.
Replies (2)
July 19, 2015
Hi any more updates on your healing?
UPDATED FROM londongirl_1984
1 day post
all done!
londongirl_1984May 20, 2015
I made it through :) few pics here and will do a proper write up when im home....
Can honestly say though that everyone and everything has exceeded my expectations. Everyone is lovely and the care is brilliant. I am up and walking a little already athough the pain killers are wearing off now....
Hab my breast drains removed... just the tummy ones remain
Can honestly say though that everyone and everything has exceeded my expectations. Everyone is lovely and the care is brilliant. I am up and walking a little already athough the pain killers are wearing off now....
Hab my breast drains removed... just the tummy ones remain
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I am used to the boobs now. They are bigger than i wanted, but i havent had a problem with them, and they have healed well and they look natural.
Re the tummy tuck, I had a revision last month. The overall appearance has improved, but I am still not happy with the scar. It is just simply too high and is still diagonal. I will post some update photos so that you can see what i mean. There is nothing i can do about it now as there is no skin to play with to lower it. I can't hide it in underwear or swimwear and the whole profile of my tummy is uneven.
Toni