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7 month update tt, lipo flanks.back & MR (African-American)

UPDATED FROM mops1
7 months post

Wow how time flies! It has been 7 months and I am...

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mops1
WORTH IT$11,500
Wow how time flies! It has been 7 months and I am feeling 100% normal! Just a quick update, my scar is healing pretty nicely. The BB has raised slightly and has a little pigmentation. I have a dog ear on the right side which I may have repaired in the future. My stretch marks are still there but they don't bother me as much as they used to. I am learning to accept them :) I have been rocking the bikinis all summer which has been such a great feeling...haven't been able to do that in years. My weight has gone up slightly since my tt as I have been doing weight training. Other than that, things are great! No complaints and I am totally happy with my decision!

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Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC

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Replies (5)

K
August 21, 2012

Thank you for the update!!  I am happy to hear you are loving the bikinis:)

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C
August 21, 2012
You look even more awesome than before!!! Congratz!!
B
May 26, 2013
you lool awesome!!!! thinking of having tt with lipo by dr Fiala also!! You see very happy with him. You did spend the night in the hospital didn't you?
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M
August 13, 2013
Looking good ;))!!!
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IT
October 30, 2013
I think you look amazing. I especially admire how low n well hidden your scar is!
UPDATED FROM mops1
3 months post

Its been a while since I have updated. things are...

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mops1
its been a while since I have updated. things are progressing as expected. I do have bilateral dog ears which I will probably have repaired. I also still experience lower back pain from lipo. other than that, things are great. i am still using the prosil stick and biocorneum scar cream along with bio-oil.

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BS
April 17, 2012
You look wonderful!!!!!!
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S
April 17, 2012
nice.
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April 17, 2012
You look beautiful mops1! And your scar looks fantastic too. Do you really feel like to biocorneum contributed to that or do you just heal well naturally? Have you used any other products besides that one to achieve tjese awesome results? Of so what were they because i will be starting treatment next week. Thanks for the new photos. Hope ill have some to share soon.
M
April 18, 2012
you know, im really not sureif they are working but i will continue to use them both. i have had keloids in the past on my ear and i was worried so i aggressively massage and use lots of cream. keeping my fingers crossed!
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S
April 17, 2012
U look amazing girl....congrats!!!!
UPDATED FROM mops1
2 months post

I am still happy with my decision 10 weeks later,...

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I am still happy with my decision 10 weeks later, however I must admit that I am not happy with the lingering pain, soreness, and burning associated with my lipo. I guess I assumed that the pain would be gone by now. I have seen some of the January tt's that have done 10K's and I am left wondering why the heck can I barely jog without back pain? Perhaps I am just a wuss who can't handle a little pain. Whatever the case may be, I really do want to hit the gym hard but my body does not seem to be ready :( I have my 3month po visit this week. I will post pictures soon. OH BTW my swelling some days is still really bad and then some days my stomach is so flat its unbelievable. I know that it will be this way permanently in a years time!!!!

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M
March 26, 2012
Hi Mops! I see your review update about the lipo areas. Is it stabbing pain? Or does it feel more topical, like a sensitive skin issue? I wonder if it is scar tissue that formed after the lipo. Last po visit I told PS I have areas where I feel knots on my flanks and lower back and he said it was scar tissue from lipo. He said those areas could be painful and to massage a few minutes with lotion/oil a couple times a day to break it up. Glad you are feeling good otherwise! Don't you love those days when you wake up flat?? :)
M
April 17, 2012
yes, i love the flat days but omg when i am on my period i look pregnant!
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M
April 17, 2012
I hear you!! I didn't expect it after all of that muscle repair!
M
April 18, 2012
i know! me either!
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A
March 26, 2012
Fantastic pics!!
B
March 26, 2012
Mops you look AMAZING in those bikini shots!! Really great results-good for you!! :)
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D
March 26, 2012
@Mops, Your results are Amazing, I hope my scar is as low as yours... II will be having Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction, and Lipo in 3 days... Hope to see more of your updates :-)
M
April 17, 2012
thanks!
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MF
March 27, 2012
Wow it's amazing how gr8t you look in that VS swimsuite!!! Your body reminds me alot like mines pre-op we have the sane cures and all.... I'm just praying I look good as you does!!! Oh yeah I wish you and Dad a speedy recovery:-)
M
April 17, 2012
thanks so much!