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1 year post op!
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!

09 Aug 2017
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18 weeks post op!!
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! :)
9 weeks post op!
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! :)
Provider Review
I have to say I am quite impressed by Dr. Restifo and his entire staff. Going through surgery of any kind is difficult enough, but when you have a surgeon that cares so much about not only aesthetics but also post op care, I find that amazing. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone considering this type of surgery. The level of care that he has shown for my well being is above and beyond my expectations. I had chosen him based on his experience and his excellent reviews which are very important. And just a side note, if you are seriously considering plastic surgery, do your research! It's so important, and when you go for a consult, ask questions! Dr. Restifo answered any and every question I had for him, and I had a whole list (not kidding!) not only when I went for my consult, but my pre op, post op, etc. He is also a very kind and soft spoken doc, but also very honest. You will find doctors that are only in the business for their own pocket so to speak, but he isn't one of those. I highly recommend him!

09 Aug 2017
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!