40 Year Old Mom of 2 Finally Doing Me! TT, BBL, Abdominal, back, flank, upper back, knee, inner thigh and axillary Liposuction

Real Selfer’s,

There is just a level of confidence and inner comfort that you possess when your body accentuates your personality and inner self. Of course my husband says I am fine the way I am and I am thankful for that, but I define my own “fine the way I am” and my current shape is no longer ideal for me.

My story is similar to a lot of moms-body changes after childbirth-fat deposits in places they were not before. Exercise and diet did not remove my stubborn fat areas. I have always wanted to look sexy and feel sexy naked, wearing clothes, and especially in a bathing suit. I was very athletic in high school and college and had a somewhat muscular build. After having my daughters, my behind lost its definition. I have the muffin top as well, although it may not be as pronounced depending on what I am wearing.

Overall, I do look okay in my clothes, but I desire a defined curves that my clothes can wrap around my silhouette and accentuate my shape. I have seen some ladies with some amazing looking bodies, and I am thinking wow, they must really workout and eat healthy. I did not consider that perhaps some may have had a procedure done to enhance their bodies. I did not even have surgically enhancing my body on my radar as an option.

Since approaching 40, I have been considering having some work done for the last 2 years. I decided to try to loose fat and weight by doing medical weight loss first for a few months (phentermine and lipo injections, diet) where I achieved some fat and weight loss, but the fat was not coming off quick enough, although I was losing weight. Most recently over the last 7 months , I tried personal and group training which has done some amazing things to my body (deadlift weights and Kettlebells mainly). I have lost a significant amount of fat and tightened some skin, but I still have a lot of fat in my abdominal area and lower back-my backside is still flat.

I am 5’9 and 206 lbs, the majority of my weight is muscle. I plan on having a TT, BBL, Liposuction to the upper and lower abdomen, lower and upper back liposuction (bra line) and axillary liposuction. I would like thigh, knee, and arm liposuction as well. I think that the liposuction to the thigh (mainly, the knees are included with thigh lipo) will help with my silhouette for the BBL.

I looked at a lot of wish pictures, especially for the BBL, but decided that I would like a modest butt lift that was proportionate to my frame and add more definition and fullness to by butt. I don’t want people stopping to look at my butt, I don’t like that attention. I already get the looks with my existing body.

I considered going to Miami to Vanity and had an email consult with Dr. Fisher. I was told all I needed was aggressive liposuction and no TT, which was exciting. However, after reading the reviews, customer service issues, BBB reports, and other RS touching reviews about Vanity, and some of RS’s out of state and country reviews in general and the issues they experienced, I decided I would go with the local PS.

Also, I had already had 3 consults in Maryland and another virtual consult done in Miami and was told that I needed a TT due to skin laxity and the stretchmarks. So, ultimately, I would need a TT. I may as well have them done together.

I decided to go with Dr. Chiarmonte who was referred to me by someone in the military. I had only known this lady for an hour and thought it was thoughtful that she felt confident to recommend him.
I contacted the office and prior to having an official consult, requested that I speak to their previous customers that had the same procedure I desired to have and I wanted to speak to those who had had surgery recently, 6 months ago and a year ago. I received phone calls within 7 days from 3 young ladies that had nothing but outstanding things to say about Dr. Chiarmonte, his office, skill, bedside manner, and follow-up.

I too have conducted a lot of research, the website tuckthattummy.com was very helpful as well as your Real Self stories. I will say that the coordinator was very transparent with everything, the good-the bad-the ugly, she gave my tips and suggestions for post-op care, driving, sex, supplies, and was always a phone call and email away.

I will keep you posted on my Journey.

I am literally sitting in the exam room at my PCP's office having my pre-op exam surgical for clearance.
EKG=WNL
CBC=WNL
BMP= WNL

I am obtaining a copy of my lab results and EKG to take to my PS for my pre-op clearance next week.

I feel really good. I feel spiritually grounded and do not having any doubts. I am glad that I am starting the New Year with the things I desire.

My blood pressure was high. Silly me, snacked on some "lightly salted" cashews before coming.

I have posted pictures of my body from about 6 weeks ago. The stretch marks don't show up well on the picture, but their there.

My butt looks ridiculous, SMH. It actually looks worser in the picture.