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Abnormal Scarring - Miami, FL

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I feel that my scarring is abnormal and my belly...

jiggyoneJuly 18, 2013
$7,000
I feel that my scarring is abnormal and my belly button is not centered. I am 17 days post op and completely not happy with the procedure or the healing. The upper part of my abdomen is completely swollen and abnormal looking. I am very unhappy with my results so far. There is also a small patch of white skin in the middle of the scar that is not drying up or seems to be healing.

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divasdiamond
July 18, 2013
You pay for what I am sorry to see your results what did you do to prep yourself for your surgery the doc I want cost twenty four thousand he did two week per with vitimans he also do his cut well below the belly button you do not start the surgery way up on the fat pare of the belly you go under to remove the fat he also build a wast line if you do not have one again I am sorry and pray that you heel properly Divasdiamon missnoit1960@gmail.com
jiggyone
July 18, 2013
I did not do anything to prep for surgery other than not drinking a week in advance and not eating after midnight the night before. I followed the usual procedures.
asardi
July 18, 2013
Hi I'd have to agree with divas diamond I just underwent exactly 21 days ago TT breast lift with aug and some lipo I paid 25000 and change my scar is hardly visible and waaaaay below belly button I do howeever have swelling which is expected but really bellow my bb not upper abdomen. I do hope u heal well and get better results as u do. To me it doesn't look right I'm a PA therefore have extensive medical training and experienceas well. I hope u did a good background check and checked all credentials of u r dr b4 you selected him. I wish you best of luck I hope this is helpful in some way .Any question feel free to ask.
divasdiamond
July 18, 2013
Well this is divasdiamond maybe you would not mind giving sugestions to mommy make over candidates, this is not a date or pair of coach shoes this is your body.We do not change the things we like or love,we change them to what the were or what we did not have. Twenty to thirty thousand dollars may be a Lot to some and maybe not most but for me I have to save the money I am taking back what was mine before my beautiful children only regreat I have is my shape is not the same.The voice and option of someone as your self would be helpful and also a blessing
jiggyone
July 19, 2013
Well I went and had a surgical lymphatic massage today and I was told it was just swelling and fluid and that everyone's body reacts differently. I was told to give it at least 3 months before I get upset about the scarring and that the swelling will go down significantly if I drink 8 oz. of water every hour and have lymphatic massages every 3 days. I researched the Dr. thoroughly and he has great references and has been in practice for 36 years. I think plastic surgery in Miami is cheaper because it is a very competitive market. I don't think the price determined the outcome. I see other women on here from Miami who have amazing tummy tucks and they paid the same price I paid. I am going to wait the 3 months and hope for the best if not I will have to do some sort of revision. I don't see how I could have prevented this....I thought I did everything right!
meyerjr
July 19, 2013
From my wife's experience, do not be discouraged yet. 17 days is so early in your healing and swelling may distort things for easily 4 months. That is especially true with your incision. Each woman heals at different rates, every incision looks and heals at different speed. Regarding the price you paid, can you describe the procedure you had. Tummy tuck with muscle repair? Or less? Or more? Keep laying down and getting your feet raised above the level of your heart, drink as much water as you can, take weekly pictures (but don't obsess on them, just store them away so you can look back in 4 - 6 months to see your progress. Stay in close touch with your surgeon and give this time to calm down and heal.
jiggyone
July 19, 2013
I had a tummy tuck with tightening of the muscles and a hernia repair. They also did lipo to sculpt in my sides so the tummy tuck would not look like I had a tummy tuck.
asardi
July 19, 2013
Your right money is not always a factor but lot of time it is .At any rate right now there's isn't much to do bc it is so early on and it does take months to completely heal so you'll have to wait it out see how you do before you consider anything else. If your dr is reputable and seems very experienced I'm sure hell know how to further guide you.I was just trying to relay my experience just so you have what to compare to . Best of luck and happy healing
jiggyone
July 19, 2013
Thank for you all for your kinds words and encouragement.
UPDATED FROM jiggyone
1 month post

Swelling not much better

jiggyoneAugust 7, 2013
So I am 5 weeks and 2 days post op and my swelling is not much better. My breast lift looks good on one breast and the other is already sagging. I am completely annoyed. I am going to have to pay another doctor to fix everything that should have been done right the first time!

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Kitykatt
August 7, 2013
I'm so happy to see that you look much better than you did previously...
jiggyone
August 7, 2013
Thank you. I'm hoping it continues to get better from here!
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