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C-Section Scar Revision; 5'4" 120-125lbs, 38 Years Old, Mom of 4
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C-Section Scar Revision; 5'4" 120-125lbs, 38 Years Old, Mom of 4
WORTH IT$1,570
I have reached my goal weight and have held that weight for a few months now. I have a breast augmentation scheduled, and I decided to consult the plastic surgeon that I had chose to do my breast aug. I wanted to see what I could do to get rid of my c-section shelf as well. I have always hated my scar...my incision had gotten infected a few days after my firstborn was delivered via emergency cesarean section. About 1.5" of the incision opened, it had to be cleaned and packed twice a day for 5 weeks. The scar and shelf are crooked, which is the most bothersome to me. I have perfectionist tendencies, and I have just had to get over that imperfection for the past 10 years. My scar is hypertrophic and hyperpigmented. I had 3 more babies via VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) because there was no way I could sign up for another nightmare c-section.
At the consult, I asked if coolsculpting would fix the shelf or if I would need a mini tummy tuck or just a scar revision. Dr. Sloan said coolscupting wouldn't work for the shelf and that I didn't need a mini-TT. He said I didn't need muscle work, and I really don't have enough skin for a real TT or Mini-TT. He said he would make an ellipse cut around the scar, which would require a cut and new scar that would be about 1-1.5" longer on each side of my CS scar. That will cut out the scar and fix my shelf. He warned me that it's possible that I still won't like the new scar. I decided to go home and think about it. I got the quote to add the scar revision to my breast augmentation surgery day. It added $1570 to my previous quote for breast aug alone. $800 for the revision plus OR and anesthesia. It would be a lot more if I chose to do it at a later date instead of combining it with my BA.
I spoke with my husband about what was discussed during my consult. I am worried about the scar because I am bi-racial (50/50 Caucasian and Asian). I tend to not scar that great.
So...I thought, I could keep my current shorter, ugly, and crooked scar along with my crooked shelf that is visible in some clothes and swimsuits, OR I could have a longer scar that will still be hidden, look better than my old scar, AND get rid of my shelf....the pros to the revision beat out the pros to as-is scar and shelf
At the consult, I asked if coolsculpting would fix the shelf or if I would need a mini tummy tuck or just a scar revision. Dr. Sloan said coolscupting wouldn't work for the shelf and that I didn't need a mini-TT. He said I didn't need muscle work, and I really don't have enough skin for a real TT or Mini-TT. He said he would make an ellipse cut around the scar, which would require a cut and new scar that would be about 1-1.5" longer on each side of my CS scar. That will cut out the scar and fix my shelf. He warned me that it's possible that I still won't like the new scar. I decided to go home and think about it. I got the quote to add the scar revision to my breast augmentation surgery day. It added $1570 to my previous quote for breast aug alone. $800 for the revision plus OR and anesthesia. It would be a lot more if I chose to do it at a later date instead of combining it with my BA.
I spoke with my husband about what was discussed during my consult. I am worried about the scar because I am bi-racial (50/50 Caucasian and Asian). I tend to not scar that great.
So...I thought, I could keep my current shorter, ugly, and crooked scar along with my crooked shelf that is visible in some clothes and swimsuits, OR I could have a longer scar that will still be hidden, look better than my old scar, AND get rid of my shelf....the pros to the revision beat out the pros to as-is scar and shelf
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UPDATED FROM Jubilant247365
12 days pre
Pre-Op yesterday
I had my pre-op appointment yesterday. They took before pictures, and I paid my balance. I’m so excited!! 13 days until the big day!
UPDATED FROM Jubilant247365
2 days post
Here are pics from Day 1.
I’ll post again later when I ‘m not so loopy.
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It's possible that you would be happy with a breast lift with no implants. I've seen a lot of really good results on breast lift w/o implants. It would depend if you have enough breast tissue....then again, you could always just do the lift with or without having mush breast tissue...you'd still end up sans saggy empty boobs if that's what you have now. You could always just go for a consultation about a breast lift and scar revision to see if it would be a good option for you. I have read that some PS will go a section scar revision under local anesthetic...so, if you didn't do anything else, that would be a much cheaper way to go.