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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

43 Yo TT W/ Lipo, 1 Child and Old Abdominal Scars

UPDATED FROM Mamawantsflattummy
20 days post

Day 20 post op pic---

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WORTH IT$15,000
Tons of swelling but getting more active. If anyone is considering a TT, I highly recommend 3 weeks of a work break. 2 weeks would not have been enough for me.

Mamawantsflattummy's provider

Richard J. Restifo, MD

Richard J. Restifo, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 7, 2016
I'm glad to hear you are feeling better! Sometimes I think removing the drains make you feel better! You are looking great!!
June 7, 2016
Thank you!!!
June 7, 2016
I'm following your progress and you're looking great! I have a consult with Dr. Restifo on Monday for a possible revision of a mini tuck. I'm a hairdresser so hearing you say 3 weeks scares me a bit but you're probably right.
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June 7, 2016
You look great! I'm now 1 week post op, 2 drains left, but feeling week enough to drive (he said I could haha) I go back to work next week!
November 24, 2016
How has your progress been?
UPDATED FROM Mamawantsflattummy
20 days post

Day 20 post op ---tons of swelling

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Finally starting to feel a little normal...maybe 50% of regular energy. Updated photo attached.

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UPDATED FROM Mamawantsflattummy
18 days post

TT post op day 8 pictures

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Day 19 post TT with flank Lipo. Developed fever day 16 and started on Cipro antibiotic. One drain removed day 16. Second drain site than began to get weepy, clogged and angry red around the site so nurse pulled 2nd drain on day 17. Hoping for no Seroma and that this antibiotic kills off whatever is causing my fever. Will post more current pics tomorrow. Now that drains are gone, what kind of compression garments are people wearing? My dr said to continue with plain white binder they gave me right after surgery.

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June 5, 2016
Hope you're feeling better!! I had 6 drains, he removed 1 at my 1st post op this past Thursday. For a compression garment I bought 2 at Walmart- the brand is Flexees, it's a bike short but comes up high enough past the tt incision. I love it, does the trick and it's comfortable! And it was only $13. They do run kinda small, so I got an XL and it fits fine. :)
June 5, 2016
Thanks!
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June 5, 2016
Hope you feel better soon!
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June 6, 2016
You are looking good! At least your doctor seems on top of everything and already has you on antibiotics! I just wore the plain white binder until I got the all clear not to wear it anymore! Happy healing! Keep on resting!