My Mommy MakeoverJourney in Hindsight

Like most people when I made the decision to get a Mommy Makeover I had no idea where to start or what questions I should ask. So what did I do? I'm a visual person so my research looked something like this... An internet search for mommy makeovers in Reno NV and that's where me going down the rabbit hole started. I obsessively clicked on every plastic surgeon link that popped up and immediately went to the gallery and looked at photo after photo analyzing before and afters. My best friend had this surgery in 2013 and sadly it was botched. To me these pictures were everything and a great starting point. I mean that's the where you see the real results, right? Finally, I narrowed it down. I was going to call Avance Plastic Surgery to get a consult. I couldn't believe it I was finally to this point so the phone started to ring....the women who answered the phone was very professional she told me about the consult fee and how it's no refundable but you can put it towards a service if you don't go through with the surgery. Fair enough, I thought. I had worked for Dr's in the past so this made sense. That's when the anticipation started. I mean this was really happening, I remember making a list of questions I'd ask at my consult. I couldn't believe that the ball was really starting to roll on this dream I had for sometime now. I mean I had for kids I knew I was done having children and I had done lots of work up until this point to lose weight and really get serious about a healthier but sustainable life.
Fast forward to consultation day.
I arrived at the office was greeted with smiles and an upbeat staff I just remember thinking wow this place is beautiful, clean and the staff seem happy. Shortly after my husband and I were put in a room and I was given a robe told to undress and that the Dr. would be in shortly. Let's remember i'm a mom I'm used to lots of appointments where there's not much privacy when it comes to your body and exams are necessary.... my husband on the other hand was anxious to say the least. Shortly after Dr. Dayan comes in and introduces himself he was very professional and talked about alot during that consultation. He asked me questions that I hadn't even considered honestly. He was a wealth of knowledge and spoke so calmly and was upbeat you can tell he was passionate about his work, he shared his educational background and past and current experiences with us regarding this procedure that he determined I was a good candidate for. He explained that a mommy makeover consists of three surgeries; Either a breast lift or implants, a tummy tuck and also liposuction. He reminded me that getting done locally was a wise choice because that meant your Dr. was close by when it came to follow ups or for anything whether it be good or concerning which made sense. Who wants to get a procedure done out of town or state and the possibly of needing something and you can't get back there in a timely fashion or worse without spending even more $$$.

After we were done we went back to the waiting area and waited for Ritu who would talk to us about $$$. Ritu was also professional and informative. We received the quote and were told about the different financial options. At no point did we ever feel pressured. We only felt informed which was comforting.
I remember when we left my husband turns to me and says I don't think we need to go anywhere else and I wholeheartedly agreed!
A week later I called to schedule the surgery.

Surgery Day, so much nerves but also excitement. I was prepped and taken back to the room. That went well! Went home after and started the recovery. For me that looked
like 3 weeks of taking it easy. During that recovery I managed the pain well and reached out if I needed refills. Dr Dayan and staff never made me wait long for that, they were on it. I do wish the lymphatic drainage treatments were done by someone with more experience and my a massage therapist for what the package cost.To add, I did have the drains for a lot longer than most patients, I did understand that for my situation it was necessary. At my 5 month follow up there were some areas that the Dr addressed and took care. Thank you for that Dr. Dayan!
Fast forward almost a year later and I look back now and feel blessed by this journey. I'm so in LOVE with my body and the results. When I do start to nit pick I quickly correct that behavior and remind myself that no one is perfect and I look stunning compared to what I brought to that initial consultation! I wish every women who needs this could get this done and I truly feel blessed by this opportunity and wanted to share that with anyone looking to get this done. Thank you Dr Dayan and staff you've been wonderful!!!