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Mommy makeover after 4 c-sections 5'1, 130lb TT, Lipo of Flanks, Breast Lift with Implants

UPDATED FROM 34petitemomof4
3 months post

3 Months Post Op - Official "BEFORE/AFTER" Photos

34petitemomof4
WORTH IT$20,300
It's been 3 months! I feel great. I started exercise about 7 weeks post op. I have not done any weight lifting at this point, but I have done step aerobics, push ups, planks, burpees, mountain climbers. I have even been to the trampoline park with my kids and was completely fine!! Most things I have not had a problem with, but occasionally it is a little intense for my abs and I have to take a few days off due to soreness. I never do crunches or sit ups and assume I won't for a long time. I still have tenderness in my lipo area (flanks) and nerve pain. The nerve pain feels like lightening bolts and I hate it!! It's only periodically; irritating but tolerable. I also have some loose skin in flank area but it is only noticeable if I bend a certain way. I don't mind it too much. I will take it over the huge love handles I had before! It all definitely still feels worth it!! I am slowly gaining back flexibility in my abs and can bend back a little farther as time goes on. I can finally sleep on my stomach again but have to be careful when changing positions or getting up because the tightness is definitely still there. I will be getting a very minor revision on June for a tiny pucker at the end of my tummy tuck scar.

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Bryson G. Richards, MD

Bryson G. Richards, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

April 14, 2019
You look terrific!
April 19, 2019
Thank you!!
April 15, 2019
You look amazing! My surgery is coming up and Im getting nervous. First few days! Recovery! And if something happens after like even kn a fee years!! Wish me luck!
April 19, 2019
Thank you and good luck to you! It is sooo worth it!
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April 15, 2019

Thanks for coming back and updating, you look awesome!

April 19, 2019
Thank you!
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April 16, 2019
Congrats, you really look amazing! Your healing looks like it went so well! I have surgery in about a week and can’t wait! Enjoy your new and improved mom bod!
April 19, 2019
Thank you and I am excited for you!!
April 17, 2019
One more question - did you have a catheter in for your surgery?
April 19, 2019
That is a good question and I actually don't know. If I did have one, they put it in and took it out all while I was under anesthesia. It is possible since I had multiple procedures.
April 19, 2019
Just emailed Misty and, yes, the catheter goes in after we're under and comes out before we wake!!
April 20, 2019
Oh ok! How funny that I never really gave it much thought! Do you have your procedure scheduled?
April 20, 2019
Yes. June 11.
April 21, 2019
I'm from out-of-state so my cousin is coming out for several days to help me (along with my 10-year-old daughter).
May 2, 2019
So exciting!!! It's going to be great and so worth it!
UPDATED FROM 34petitemomof4
1 month post

1 Month Post Op Update

34petitemomof4
It's been 1 month since my mommy makeover. I'm thrilled with my results and feel like I look even better than I expected. I don't feel completely back to normal, but I am back to most of my day to day activities, except exercise. Since I haven't been able to exercise I have tried to eat clean and focus on nutrition. I try to eat high protein most days. There is a noticeable difference in my swelling and discomfort when I am eating clean vs not. I have not started any scar therapy yet because I still have one small spot on my tummy tuck scar that is not completely heal. It has been very slow in that one spot. I still have some lumps in my flanks from the lipo that I continue to massage. I know that just takes time to resolve. Here are some stats:
Bra size - pre op: 36 AA/A, post op: 36B
Weight - day of surgery: 132, today: 127
Waist: 2 inches smaller
Flanks/mommy pooch: 4 1/2 in smaller!!!

Replies (4)

February 16, 2019
You look awesome!
February 21, 2019
Thank you!
February 20, 2019
Looking really good!!! Do you have pre op! Did you do lipo?
February 21, 2019
I have pre op pics in my very first post :) Yes, I did lipo of the flanks. I am very happy with my results!
April 12, 2019
You look great! We are the same size. Nice to see someone with similar sizes. I was 132 and now between 125 to 128. I am gluten and dairy intolerant so really feel it now more than ever if I am not careful. I am 8 weeks post with ups and downs. Last week great and did way too much and this week terribly swollen with my period on route for the first time since surgery, not fun...lol! But doing lymphatic massage which has helped tremendously with scarring and swelling. You're looking amazing:) so worth it in the end!. Have you had any any alcohol yet? Or stay clear?
April 13, 2019
Looks great!
UPDATED FROM 34petitemomof4
9 days post

Day 9 Update

34petitemomof4
Today was a good day! I am standing up straight and not using my walker anymore. Since I am taking ibuprofen now I have more energy and don't feel so "out of it". I think I took one Norco today and one muscle relaxer. The rest just ibuprofen. I have my one week post op tomorrow and hoping it's time to remove these darn drains. They are irritating!! Here are a few pics from today.

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January 25, 2019
Lovely results mama!
January 25, 2019
Thank you!
January 25, 2019
Still looking great!
January 25, 2019
Thanks so much!
January 25, 2019
The incisions Richards makes seem so much more "smooth" (e.g. not ragged, etc.) and less intrusive than so many other photos of TTs (from other surgeons) I've seen!
January 26, 2019
I scheduled my consultation with him because of his before and after photos and low, straight incisions! He really makes the incision being discreet a priority with his tummy tucks.
January 27, 2019
I see so many ragged incisions, etc., from other docs. Richards is an artist!!!!
January 27, 2019
PetiteMom- at the end of your journey, could you comment on what supplies you bought were essential, etc. and what you didn't use, etc.?
January 29, 2019
Definitely! I fly home tomorrow so I will do another update and include stuff I used for my recovery!