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Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift with Fat Transfer
UPDATED FROM Dizzyjulie
2 months post
4 weeks.
DizzyjulieDecember 1, 2021
WORTH IT$18,000
There are so many things I am happy with. I must say that the staff is so helpful. Unbelievable support. I am struggling with major dents in my pubic area from drain scars. My belly button is a little more than an inch higher than it was before and it feels like its tugging. This is based on my pants waist. My belly button was always below my waistband and it isn't anymore.
I see Dr Thursday. The nurse said I may need a cortisone shot to try to help. Again, so supprtive. I think I wanted perfect...
I'm 44... so... lol
I see Dr Thursday. The nurse said I may need a cortisone shot to try to help. Again, so supprtive. I think I wanted perfect...
I'm 44... so... lol
UPDATED FROM Dizzyjulie
10 days post
10 days swelling down, some lumps in breast
DizzyjulieNovember 6, 2021
Welp 10 days in, swelling is down on breasts. But I have firm lumps. Kind of want to cry right now because I paid quite a bit more for the transfer of fat and I am freaking out that Its all dying off and I am just gonna have lumpy boobs. I am an over thinker, but my shape has changed alot almost overnight. My appointment with the dr isnt for 5 days. Gonna post the 3 day photo below.
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November 14, 2021
Hi Julie, how's your breasts? Curious to know if everything went well.
November 20, 2021
It went good. I am just over 3 weeks. I lost some volume from the initial transfer and the incisions from the lift are evening out. I have one slightly irregular spot on my nipple and i can feel a stitch poking. Nurse said not to mess withnit for a couple more weeks. The healing process for the tummy tuck is something else. Healing from the lift was fairly easy. The fat transfer in comparison was cake. A little sore in my flank where they took fat and boobs felt like hormonal swelling or like milk coming in. Zero pain now on my boobs. Had i not had the lollipop lift too id say my boobs would have felt completely normal at 7 to 10 days. No limit on movement ever. No lumps. Sad to have lost some of that volume. Ill post pictures next week. My tummy tuck im still so swollen i don't like looking at it lol

November 22, 2021
Thanks for replying! I'm at day 7 after my procedures and I totally agree that the lift feels a breeze when compared to TT. I'm not in pain, but it's very uncomfortable. I think the volume you might have lost so far could be due to the surgery swell as well. My boobs are quite swollen, especially near my armpits.
The belly is yuck! I can't look at it, but I hope it's going to be great once the major swell subsides. Take care and keep us posted!
November 23, 2021
Congrats!! So exciting, but 7 days bites. I was joking that I looked like a science experiment and dubbed the lift stitches frankentitties. Lol. Update, my 2nd and only remaining drain came unstitched driving home. When i pulled my pants down to check it, it pulled out a little. suction stopped so dr walked me through a safe at home removal on the phone. Warned me it could hurt, but I didn't feel anything. Do you still have both drains?
My stomach is looking more normal, but swell hell is real.
Finding a garment that does all i need it to has also been tough. I will post some photos at 4 and 6 weeks. 4 weeks is wednesday.
Good luck. You've got this.
Ps, apparently its normal around the 2 week mark to just cry a pitty party and question all of your life decisions
My stomach is looking more normal, but swell hell is real.
Finding a garment that does all i need it to has also been tough. I will post some photos at 4 and 6 weeks. 4 weeks is wednesday.
Good luck. You've got this.
Ps, apparently its normal around the 2 week mark to just cry a pitty party and question all of your life decisions

December 1, 2021
Hi my friend. I removed my drain on day 4th. I'm now 16 days post op, and I'm feeling so much better. I still have an uncomfortable feeling on my pelvic bones, I'm numb from my belly button below and the tightness feeling - despite decreasing a lot - still bothers me.
I had some openings in my T junctions on my belly scar and at my right breast. Nothing major... and super common to happen. I'm using a special bandaid to heal it faster.
And girl..swell hell is SO REAL. In the end of the day it feels I'm 4 months preggo. Lol. Terrible!
UPDATED FROM Dizzyjulie
7 days post
1 week post op
DizzyjulieNovember 4, 2021
I am officially 1 week in. Wearing my binder, drains still in. The drains are the bain of my existence, if anyone tells you its a breeze, they lie. I had the nurse look at my incision, and the tummy tuck does extend about 2" further than he normally does. I was thinking like mexico extended where its all the way almost to your butt (side note, I consulted 2 surgeons in mexico, 3 in Southern CA, very happy with my choice) I was able to look at my boobs. What I love about Dr Reichner is that he seems to take a less invasive approach. I have been working out 1 year lifting heavy, deadlifts squats etc (still 170 down from 220+ 5'7" still a long way to go) I asked Dr if he got in there and my muscles were okay, maybe just a little work needed yo let them be. At consult he cautioned that it was a big possibility I would need a full anchor lift and the whole plication shabang. When I came out, I only have the lollipop and no plicatiin. He did not cut corners at all but did what was best for my body. I have a little extra lipo from my sides and a little mor fat grafted for really a beautiful very natural look. Super swollen, super bruised, but comparing to other 1 weeks, really cool looking. I am dressed and thats not easy so no pics today. But will upload a series. Also, nurses text back, call you, Dom at the front is the best, so sweet, super patient, Lisa is like a mama bear. Sets me straight when I am off course on recovery. I have to say one other thing, and I hope this is taken well. Another Surgeon I consulted with had a team of Instagram ready Nurses, all matching. What I also loved about Dr Reichner is that his nurses and staff are diverse and beautiful, professional and there because they know what they are doing, and not to show you what you will come out like at the end of an assembly line. I got a plan that was 100% made for me. Boobs that were shaped for my body, my tummy tuck, fo my belly and hips.
Drawbacks. This ish is expensive. You need to order a bunch of stuff unrelated to surgery. Miss independent? Nope... sorry. I have been naked in front of alot of people. Want a clean tidy house, everything organized, better get help. I work from home. Thought I could be fine logging on. At a week, I am lucky to get 2 hrs on the laptop. Maybe Im a baby, dramatic etc, but that might be you too. Definitely not what I would've considered myself. And dang the back pain. Spasms, like an old lady (im 44)
Drawbacks. This ish is expensive. You need to order a bunch of stuff unrelated to surgery. Miss independent? Nope... sorry. I have been naked in front of alot of people. Want a clean tidy house, everything organized, better get help. I work from home. Thought I could be fine logging on. At a week, I am lucky to get 2 hrs on the laptop. Maybe Im a baby, dramatic etc, but that might be you too. Definitely not what I would've considered myself. And dang the back pain. Spasms, like an old lady (im 44)

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