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40 Y.o. Mom of 1- Tummy Tuck and Medial Thigh Lift. Orange, CT
UPDATED FROM leighsa1975
1 year post
1 year post op!
WORTH IT$16,000
Hi everyone, it's been quite a while since I posted an update, so here goes!
Everything is well. Back in January, I went in to see Dr. Restifo, and he lipo'd the fat lump out of my right thigh. That was very interesting! He did it right in the office, and I healed pretty quick. So now my right thigh is nice and smooth, no lumps! As far as my thigh incisions go, I'm not sure at this point when I will be able to have that done since I travel for work. I've been in the beautiful state of Michigan since March and I love it here. I do make occasional trips back home to see family and friends but since it's a long drive, not too often.
So, other than my thigh incisions, my left side, at the very end of my tummy incision, my skin is puckered, so that will need to be addressed as well.
As far as how everything feels- I do have occasional bloating, and my tummy hardens and the bloat is very noticeable, so much so I can feel my skin stretch. I'm hoping the top part of my tummy will start softening up over time. Also, I still have numb parts here and there, but it's very minor, and I only notice it if I touch my skin. I have one small numb spot at the top of my left thigh, and a tiny bit below my belly button.
Overall, I'm satisfied with how everything has healed. I can't even remember how I felt before surgery!
Everything is well. Back in January, I went in to see Dr. Restifo, and he lipo'd the fat lump out of my right thigh. That was very interesting! He did it right in the office, and I healed pretty quick. So now my right thigh is nice and smooth, no lumps! As far as my thigh incisions go, I'm not sure at this point when I will be able to have that done since I travel for work. I've been in the beautiful state of Michigan since March and I love it here. I do make occasional trips back home to see family and friends but since it's a long drive, not too often.
So, other than my thigh incisions, my left side, at the very end of my tummy incision, my skin is puckered, so that will need to be addressed as well.
As far as how everything feels- I do have occasional bloating, and my tummy hardens and the bloat is very noticeable, so much so I can feel my skin stretch. I'm hoping the top part of my tummy will start softening up over time. Also, I still have numb parts here and there, but it's very minor, and I only notice it if I touch my skin. I have one small numb spot at the top of my left thigh, and a tiny bit below my belly button.
Overall, I'm satisfied with how everything has healed. I can't even remember how I felt before surgery!
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Response from Dr. Restifo:
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. It's far easier to meet patient expectations and provide a great outcome for patients like you --- people who do their research and ask good questions. We are really happy you are pleased with your results and are grateful for your review!
UPDATED FROM leighsa1975
5 months post
18 weeks post op!!
Hi everyone, long time no update! Everything's going well, no major issues.. my incisions look great, I'm using Scar Away strips to lighten them, and yes they do work!
So...my thigh incisions... my last post op was in August (yes I know, I'm a slacker) and Dr. Restifo expressed concern about my thigh incisions. He was not happy about where they are sitting on my legs (you read that correct!), and he will be fixing them so the incisions will be in the creases of my groin. I go back to him next Tuesday so we'll see what he says next.
Also, I have a fat lump on the inside of my right thigh which I will be addressing as well. Unfortunately it's an obvious luml, not swellong, so I'm hoping he will go in and lipo that as well.
Other than that, I do have a few remaining numb spots which don't bother me too much. My tummy gets hard and swollen after I eat, especially after dinner!
Anyways, I will post again after my appointment next week! :)
So...my thigh incisions... my last post op was in August (yes I know, I'm a slacker) and Dr. Restifo expressed concern about my thigh incisions. He was not happy about where they are sitting on my legs (you read that correct!), and he will be fixing them so the incisions will be in the creases of my groin. I go back to him next Tuesday so we'll see what he says next.
Also, I have a fat lump on the inside of my right thigh which I will be addressing as well. Unfortunately it's an obvious luml, not swellong, so I'm hoping he will go in and lipo that as well.
Other than that, I do have a few remaining numb spots which don't bother me too much. My tummy gets hard and swollen after I eat, especially after dinner!
Anyways, I will post again after my appointment next week! :)
Replies (2)
T
October 6, 2016
I'm so happy you updated! I was thinking of you and wondering how you were doing! Of course you could be thinking the same of me! I haven't updated in a while either! That is awesome that Dr. Restifo is going to fix your thighs like that! But I am sorry you have to go through it again! It's a bit nerve racking! My tummy gets hard still too! It's good in a way because I don't like the feeling so I don't eat that much! :). My legs are coming along, like them better now that the swelling has gone down, still swell after my long runs and kickboxing classes, but hoping they will eventually stop!
S
October 20, 2016
Congratulations!! Wow!! What a journey!! My TT & lipo was 10/4 & there have been some bumps along the way. Please post new pics!!! I can't wait to see the progress!!
UPDATED FROM leighsa1975
3 months post
9 weeks post op!
Hello everyone! Wow... 9 weeks post already... I can hardly believe it!
Well, a few small changes- my tummy decoded to swell up last week, which was surprising since I hadn't had any swelling whatsoever since surgery. But what's interesting is it usually swells at night, when I'm at work, and it will also contract and my tummy hardens up. I cam feel this; it doesn't hurt so much as it is more of an annoyance haha..so I decided to wear my binder to sleep again for a while to see if it makes a difference. Honestly, I don't think it is but it's worth a try I guess!
So yesterday I started using hydroquinone cream on my groin incisions, and I'm hoping my skin pigment will lighten up so that it matches the color of the rest of my body! I've added some pics for you all to see the difference in color. The cream is a yellowish color, and I noticed it rubbed off on my undies yesterday. Of course, not thinking, I wore white undies when I usually wear black. Murphys law strikes again!
Other than that, the Aquafor I've been using on my sides has definitely made a difference, was really surprised and happy! I can still see the 'squares' but they've faded a lot which is good.
Alright everyone.. drop me a line! :)
Well, a few small changes- my tummy decoded to swell up last week, which was surprising since I hadn't had any swelling whatsoever since surgery. But what's interesting is it usually swells at night, when I'm at work, and it will also contract and my tummy hardens up. I cam feel this; it doesn't hurt so much as it is more of an annoyance haha..so I decided to wear my binder to sleep again for a while to see if it makes a difference. Honestly, I don't think it is but it's worth a try I guess!
So yesterday I started using hydroquinone cream on my groin incisions, and I'm hoping my skin pigment will lighten up so that it matches the color of the rest of my body! I've added some pics for you all to see the difference in color. The cream is a yellowish color, and I noticed it rubbed off on my undies yesterday. Of course, not thinking, I wore white undies when I usually wear black. Murphys law strikes again!
Other than that, the Aquafor I've been using on my sides has definitely made a difference, was really surprised and happy! I can still see the 'squares' but they've faded a lot which is good.
Alright everyone.. drop me a line! :)
Replies (4)
N
August 5, 2016
Hi - I can't believe it has already been 9 weeks since your surgery. Has wearing your binder helped with the swelling and contractions? Have you talked to your PS about what's going on? I wonder if this is part of the healing process. Anyway, I hope the swelling and contractions go away. Glad to hear your skin is healing well with the hydroquinone and aquafor:)
L
August 5, 2016
Thank you nickibc, the binder is helping a little, just while I'm sleeping though.. I don't really want to go back to wearing it all day again, so I'm going to talk to my doctor at my next appointment and see what he thinks :)
I haven't noticed my skin color lightening yet from the hydroquinone, but then again I just started using it a few days ago, so we'll see in a month if it's working- I sure hope it does!!
I haven't noticed my skin color lightening yet from the hydroquinone, but then again I just started using it a few days ago, so we'll see in a month if it's working- I sure hope it does!!
T
August 9, 2016
I'm so happy you are doing great Leigh! I have been having way too much fun bobbing on the ocean and paddling around on my new paddle board!! Have pretty much all my flexibility back!! I was thinking I should give an update! I'm 13 weeks out this week! I'll try to post for next week and before I exercise since as the days goes on my darn legs still swell! Can't wait for that to stop!! Glad you are doing well!!
L
August 9, 2016
Hey Tiny, yes I'm doing well! My tummy has been swelling, more so at night, and usually after I eat dinner. It swells up and it's hard to the touch.. I have my 10 week post op tomorrw so I'm going to ask Dr. Restifo about it. I'm thinking it's normal!
Sounds like you're having a great time, I haven't been to the beach since last year, and even then I didn't go swimming!
Sounds like you're having a great time, I haven't been to the beach since last year, and even then I didn't go swimming!
N
N
August 11, 2016
Hi, great to hear your doing well and you look great. Can you tell me how many times you had to get drained by your surgeon and what amount of cc'ss came out the first time?
L
August 12, 2016
Hello, my doc drained fluid 2 times, and both times it was about 30-40 cc's, so not too much! I did have a little bit more fluid buildup at my last appointment a couple of weeks ago but he told me my body would absorb it, which it did. So, no more fluid buildup, just swelling in my belly!
N
August 12, 2016
Hi, thanks for getting back to me. I had 30ccs drained on Thursday and he said to come back in a week so hopefully I won't have any more to drain or at least it will be the last time if I do have fluid to drain. That's makes me feel better. Thanks again!
N
August 18, 2016
Hi Leighsa! How did your appointment go? Has the swelling and contractions gone away? I hope so :) Post pics when you feel up to it. Hope your feeling well.
L
August 18, 2016
Hi nickibc! My appointment went well, I know I need to post an update, I've been slacking haha!! Stay tuned!
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