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Amazing Full Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo

UPDATED FROM dylmas14
2 months post

9-10 weeks PO- 95% back to normal

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dylmas14
WORTH IT$8,500
Hi all!! Whew can’t believe it’s been two months :) so recovery wise I would say I’m 95% back to normal - I still have some tightness that affects when I run or do certain exercises but not much else. I will swell if I’ve been on my feet or done a lot of physical activity all day (eg the day after I put up the Xmas tree). I’ve also gained 2 pounds in the last three weeks but I’m gonna blame that on thanksgiving and slacking on my workout schedule. I am still doing my embrace treatments and will post an update of the scars soon when I change my next strips. I think they are helping but I’m not 100% convinced they’re worth the price. I’m also using bio oil on my stretch marks and the ends of my scars and I do think that’s helping. I’m religious about it though, twice a day.
What else.... ah my right side still has this puckering dog ear thing happening. Can’t see it under the embrace strips but it’s there. My doc said we would look at it all again at 6 months, it is a little flatter but definitely noticeable and my left side isn’t like that. Other than that I’m doing well, very happy with my results and I’m determined to lose some of my back fat and inner thigh chub so the rest of me matches my tummy by summer lol. I’ve posted pics of my two new bathing suits I’m super excited about. Just for reference I was 5’2” 165lbs prior to surgery and 149 lbs currently. Other than my terrible Thanksgiving diet I actually have been making an effort to eat a lot more lean and get in at least 3 days of cardio in.

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December 14, 2017
Looking great and it will only continue to get flatter. Pretty swim suits!
January 13, 2018
great results
March 6, 2019
Hello, I’m curious to know how your scar turned out? How did your right side turn out? Did you have to correct the scar? Did the lumpiness go down? Do you have any recent pics for 1 year post op? Thanks for sharing the prior info.
UPDATED FROM dylmas14
1 month post

3rd Embrace Treatment- scar healing

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I just finished my third scar treatment, it seems to be going well my only complaint is that the embrace bandages don't last a full 10 days. That said where the scar is flat it's doing well. Where the scar or skin was slightly folded or bunch it's a bit darker.
I know it's too soon to talk scar revision but I'm hoping the scar on my right hip will flatten out and perhaps not migrate much higher. Im posting a picture where I circle it and the area above it is where the lipo was done and appears a little uneven. I think if I lose a little weight it may help the appearance. The massages I do at night and on the morning have softened that area. Hope everyone else is doing well!

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November 12, 2017
Your scar looks a lot like mine at the ends! I have the same thing - all mushy and bumpy.....I hope we'll flatten out too!
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December 13, 2017
One month later how are you doing? I still have that lumpy side thing going on.... will post photos when i'm 3 months post op.
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December 14, 2017
Yeah my right side still has this shelf/possible dog ear but the doc said to keep an eye on it and keep doing my embrace scar treatments. I’ll update some pics of the scar next time I change my bandag/silicone strip. I’ll be going back for my 6 month check to see if maybe I need a little more lipo or a scar revision. Otherwise I’m pretty happy, I’ve gained a few pounds tho, I think it’s from overdoing it during Thanksgiving haha.
December 14, 2017
I am 3 1/2 weeks post op. You look great! The side by side comparisons really show the change and I’m happy for you! Hope you get the final results you want!
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December 14, 2017
Thank you ! I hope your recovery is going well!
UPDATED FROM dylmas14
26 days post

18 Days of Embrace - 2 treatments

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my second treatment of embrace treatment only last 8 days, but I think it looks better. My only concern is my right side I have a section of skin that is kind of "bunched up", not sure how to describe it but it's not as smooth as other areas. Not quite sure if it will turn into a dog ear but I'll have to doc look at it when I go in for my follow up. I've never a deep or wide scar so i'm hoping these don't stay red.

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November 2, 2017
You look amazing! My TT is scheduled or the 7th and I’m very nervous. I too am dealing with separation. us moms totally neglect ourselves! Best wishes on our on going recovery.
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November 2, 2017
thank you! now that i'm entering week 4 i feel like a completely different person, so much closer to normal / pre-op. My advice would be take it easy and try not to worry too much. Easier said than done but what most people on here post is true, it's a rough 2-3 first weeks, you're gonna feel like a truck hit you and then it gets better. My divorce was 6 years ago and it's still an awful memory so i'm sorry you're going through that but that too gets better with time. It just sucks when you're in the middle of it, hang in there though, you'll come out of both situations stronger than you were before. Best of luck on your surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery!
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November 2, 2017
Looking amazing!!!!!
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November 2, 2017
My PS hasn't given me the OK to do anything yet, but I think I'm gonna start something. I had 2 small infections on my incision and am taking an antibiotic so it's much better, but everyone seems to start their incision treatments in the US fairly quickly... I'm afraid I'll start too late... your scar looks really great, we're a day apart for our SX... !
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November 2, 2017
that's great news! how is your swelling coming along?
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November 2, 2017
Better ...I posted a pic yesterday .... let me know what you think ... gonna space out my posts now as I posted way too many photos! I went for a walk tonight to my grocery store with a small bag so that I couldn't buy too much... but I did buy too much - and my stomach is as hard as a rock! Still pulls a lot and I'm not 100% straight yet. Got another 3 weeks off work and then I'll see how I feel... you look really great... and it sounds like you're back on track!