BR/TT - Philadelphia, PA, 6 weeks post op!

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I had my two month follow-up today and everything...

  • 12 Mar 2012
I had my two month follow-up today and everything is progressing/healing nicely. He took out two stitches that were not dissoving and poking thru. Just a pinch and he was done. I asked if I have a dog ear on the one side and he said no, it's just some puckering at the one end of my incision. He expects it to smooth and flatten nicely, but did ask me to continue to wear something that will compress the area at my incision to help with the smoothing. I might try JC Penney's for a waist nipper. He also said to wear something supportive at night as well, both a bra (soft sports-type bra is ok) and something that compresses my stomach. Funny how some docs are ok with no CGs and others want you to continue with a stage 2 type for a long while. He warned me I may continue to have days where I swell for up to a year!! Depending on how active I am and the weather as it gets warmer. BB looks good and he told me I need to tuck my one breast into my bra to get the side support area of the bra to help smooth the lower incision on my left breast. I also asked him about some hard white ridges I have under the skin on each of my breasts towards the inside middle. He said they are engorged stretch marks (never heard of these!!) and that they will soften and flatten over time. I asked about the hard 1/2" ridge all along underneath my incision and he said that is fat (which doesn't heal as well as normal tissue) adhering to the dissovable stitches and cluping. He said to continue massaging incision and it will soften over time under there. Very informative visit and I am cleared to start doing some tummy toning exercises but to listen to my body. Exerciing the abs will pull on the internal repair he did and to take it easy if it hurts too much. All in all a good visit. I don't have to go back for another two months!!

Heading out today for a consult on getting my...

  • 27 Feb 2012
Heading out today for a consult on getting my horrible areas of spider veins taken care of on my legs. Had them forever and bought a Groupon for two teatments in NJ. Hoping two treatments will really help, since I can't afford more. Wanted this for years, but the BR/TT was first prioity. When I saw this deal back in Nov, I grabbed it and am now getting to it. Then...that's it...no more work other than my hard work on this body :))) I can see how this could get addicting. At 51, would love some botox on my frown crease and some injectibles on my marionette creases, but where would it all end, lol...We'd be so in debt my DH would surely divorce me ;)

Posting some new pics today. Changes I see are...

  • 23 Feb 2012
posting some new pics today. Changes I see are shrinking breasts :))), breasts getting more symmetrical and ny BB is clearing up!! Can't wait to get back to some regular workouts...am walking and doing some slow jogging, but will start some light weights and abs tomorrow...will be interesting!

Provider Review

Joseph DiBello, Jr., MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2361 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
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  • 18 Jan 2012

I only saw two docs, and Dr. DiBello was the 1st. I was amazed when he measured me and told me I should qualify for insurance coverage for breast reduction, given my size, frame size and symptoms. Turned out I have THE WORST insurance company for getting this approved (Horizon B/C B/S of NJ). The person in his office that handles this was WONDERFUL. I cannot say enough about how she stayed on top of the process, kept me informed, instructed me on each hoop they wanted me to jump through, etc. It was several months and she was with me every step of the way and if not for her (and a great orthopedic Dr. I saw who wrote an incredibly effective letter on my behalf), this never would have happened. Because of this, I was able to afford to get the tummy tuck as well. The rest of the staff is caring, friendly, responsive to phone calls and absolutely professional. Dr. DiBello is reassuring, very matter-of-fact and NEVER rushes you (hence my 4 stars on waiting time...I am not at all bothered by waiting knowing I will soon get the same attention is is currently giving another patient). I felt he was thorough in explaining risks and evaluating if I was a good candidate for the surgeries. He answered every question thoroughly, even if it might have sounded silly. He also does a great job of helping to set expectations. I felt confident I would get great results but knew that perfection can never be guaranteed. But I knew he would strive for it. He uses tried and true methods that might be more time consuming in the OR (he said some advancements are strictly developed to reduce the length of procedures). I was happy for him to take his time when he was doing my surgeries!!! Very highly recommend him. Also have a girlfriend who he had done a TT for a few years back and breast augmentation. She also loved him. Her scars look great and the work he did looks awesome. I am confident I will have the same type of final results.