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44 years old and sick of the loose skin. Time for a change.
UPDATED FROM Kymkym65
2 years post
1 year update on Back Lift and Brachioplasty
WORTH IT$13,600
Plastic surgery takes a toll on you in some form or fashion and not for the faint at heart. In the case of my arms, the scars and pain a year later is a force to reckon with. I knew going in the arms are tricky, and that I could keloid. The incisions are still causing me pain at night. I am not happy with my arm results and told my PS. I still cover my arms up because the scars/keloids are horrid and I am tired of the staring when I wore tank tops. My back is tight, but my bra whether lined or not rubs against the incisions and it's raw. I have tried everything he told me to use and nothing is working.
Plastic surgery is not perfect and you don't know how your body will respond to healing, etc.
I was scarred emotionally by the loose skin. Now I look in the mirror and see how scarred I am from 3 surgeries.
Before you decide on plastic surgery, really know what you are getting yourself into.
Plastic surgery is not perfect and you don't know how your body will respond to healing, etc.
I was scarred emotionally by the loose skin. Now I look in the mirror and see how scarred I am from 3 surgeries.
Before you decide on plastic surgery, really know what you are getting yourself into.
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UPDATED FROM Kymkym65
1 year post
2 month update
My arms ache like a toothache at night. I went to a medical supply store to get fitted for compression stocking to cope. What is interesting is that I had a 360 TT and felt minimum pain. My back lift is great and no issues other than tenderness. My arms are giving me a fit. I only had weight lift restrictions until 7/14. I am now doing pull ups, I am lifting heavier weights and back to my routine. I can do push ups. Not as many mind you, but I am happy that I can do 10 easily. I am still up there regarding the scale bit measurements paint a more beautiful story. It's nice to put on the appropriate size shirts without the excess skin. This was my first experience with liposuction and now I can full understand the pain others mentioned.
Replies (4)
T
July 31, 2016
Look at you with your nice arms!! So happy for you!!
K
E
August 1, 2016
Are you still having issues with your arms Kym ? You have been so brave and inspiring to us all. Hope things improve soon for you. Gill
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K
August 1, 2016
Thanks Ebow. My arms burn every night and throb like a toothache. My stomach still swell everyday at noon. Ugh
E
D
August 7, 2016
You are looking great. Hopefully the compression will ease the discomfort until the liposuction areas heal. Your overall transformation to a healthier you is great to witness. You really are dedicated to living a healthy life. You look great! Don't be too hard on yourself. We are all perfectionists to some degree and have to let go of the ideal concept and love what we have got. I'm so impressed with your fitness and weight loss. What an accomplishment and example of how we can change our lives if we work hard and have the will.
K
NW
UPDATED FROM Kymkym65
1 year post
I am in distress
My arms do not look like I envisioned. I wrote my PS about my concerns. I don't even want to think about going under again for a revision. My arms still look huge to me. Yes they are better than they were, but I am concerned once the swelling subsides will they be looser. The thought of having my old arms return has caused me duress today. I was lifting at the gym today and really took a good look at them and almost cried.
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T
July 18, 2016
I feel your distress Kym! I was like this last week with my thighs but my husband reminded me that it took six months for me to see where my surgeon was going with my first surgeries, especially the butt flap augmentation! That stayed swollen forever! I'm going on 10 weeks out from my thigh lift and they are still swollen! Just keep up you regime! Things will start taking shape. I know I'm pushing my running and my thighs are angry at me! :) hopefully you arms are just saying hey lady relax a bit we are still healing! Hugs to you my friend!
K
July 18, 2016
I needed this Tiny. I went to bed last night sulking because I feel like I made a mistake. You are the best. Hugs
E
July 18, 2016
Oh Kym. I am sorry ur are feeling like this. Please remember how long our tummies took to look okay. The swelling is inevitable but will settle eventually. But speak to your ps about your concerns. No point worrying. Gill X
K
July 20, 2016
Gill, I talked to him and it's way to soon to talk about revisions, etc. Once again results take 12-18 months. I believe if they are too honest with you upfront that may scare the masses. This is my first time dealing with liposuction and it's painful and burn. I was oblivious with my 360 TT because it was without liposuction. If worrying helped I would look perfect. Hugs to you Gill.
D
July 20, 2016
Hang in there I'm sure it will b ok I think you r beautiful both inside and out look how far you have come maybe it just takes a bit for the elasticity to return ....sending you a hug
K
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