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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
34petitemomof4April 14, 2019
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.
UPDATED FROM 34petitemomof4
1 month post
1 Month Post Op Update
34petitemomof4February 16, 2019
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!!!
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 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?
UPDATED FROM 34petitemomof4
9 days post
Day 9 Update
34petitemomof4January 24, 2019
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
Still looking great!
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!

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Thanks for coming back and updating, you look awesome!