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30 Year Old Active Mom of Three Including Twins - Philadelphia, PA

UPDATED FROM dmc4402
3 months post

Swelling vs not swelling.

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I am for sure still having issues with swelling in my abdomen. Just wanted to share a photo comparison. The first is two days ago the second is today. I guess it truly takes 6 months to fully heal.

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Scott A. Brenman, MD, FACS

Scott A. Brenman, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 25, 2016
You look great!!!! For some reason mine has been one months and I feel that, that is my final result. It's not going any smaller. Second option is revision it!!!!! I'm going to see her today for my one months follow up, let's see what she going to say!
February 25, 2016
Thank you. I think that this procedure is just a really long process. It's hard to have patience. And I am just someone who swells easily I guess. Plus I workout a lot and started working out too soon which can apparently prolong healing. I am also not 100% with my results and really don't think I'm up for a revision. But we will have to see what I look like at 6 months.
I hope everything works out for you. And be patient. I have a feeling that you will continue to see progress. It may be slow but I'm sure you still have some healing to do
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February 26, 2016
Yup. I look like that as well. I know that I will need a revision, but I'm still going to be patient, workout, and eat clean. My clothes do look better so I'm happy about that!
April 29, 2018
I was just wondering how many inches you've lost in abdominal? I just got sl at dr brenman 2 days ago. No results yet
UPDATED FROM dmc4402
3 months post

Pics

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Finally got some updated pics. I am swollen since I took my girls swimming all day so two days in a row not wearing my cg too much. But I am still not really happy with my results. Some days I feel better and some days I don't. But I do still swell a little. My new cg goes all the way to my ankles so my ankle swelling is finally gone.

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February 22, 2016
Girl, i'm the same boat!! This 25th is my one months follow up, I will let her know that it need to redo on some area she missed. I'm so mad and frustrated now maybe because 12k I just wasted!!!
February 23, 2016
Oh I hear ya! I sometimes wish I just would have waited to get my tummy tuck and not wasted money. But a tummy tuck just wasn't possible. At least I am slightly smaller. I am able to wear cloths I haven't worn in forever but I guess I was just expecting much more of a difference. Was I expecting too much? I don't know but the sad thing is that I went into this not expecting perfection but some sort of change and a little bit of confidence and most days I don't have that.
I will say that I am happiest when I first wake up and take off my cg it's then and only then that I see a positive change.
I guess I'm gonna need a tummy tuck and thigh lift in the long run
February 23, 2016
This 3-6months healing is killing me!! My one months healing has gone down and I don't see a difference. Look like its my final result! Drop 7lbs so far and couple inches lost!!! Wow for 12k???? I'm so mad!!!!!! Anyways now I know all the woman feel here when they don't get want they want or expect. We all the boat!! Like you say.. Hang in there!! Lol ;)
February 23, 2016
Same boat**
February 23, 2016
I haven't even lost weight. I actually gained. Haven't stepped on the scale in 2 weeks tho. Im waiting til Friday but hopefully I've lost. This is just depressing.
February 25, 2016
I would do a tummy tuck. Thats the only way to get your belly flat.
February 28, 2016
Is it because of a diastasis
February 28, 2016
Thanks. Yea I know that I have about a 1 and 1/2 inch gap in my abdominal muscles. I knew going into this that I wasn't going to get perfection with my results because I do need a tummy tuck. However I may have another baby in the next few years so I am waiting to get my mommy makeover. I did the lipo just to get by in the mean time. I just thought I would be happier with my results. I might have been expecting too much considering the state of my skin.
UPDATED FROM dmc4402
3 months post

Banquet photo - no compression

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I'm not sure if the first pic worked but here's a second just in case
Excuse the mess in background. Trying to get ready with my crazy twins running around lol

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February 21, 2016
You look amazing!!!
February 21, 2016
beautiful
February 22, 2016

Gorgeous!