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My Mommy Makeover Journey As an African American Woman (Breast Lift W/Implants & Abdominal Lipo) - Phoenix, AZ
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Today I start my Mommy Makeover journey. I write...
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Today I start my Mommy Makeover journey. I write this journal entry as an African American woman who is excited about the opportunity to see changes that I have wanted to see for a long while, but is greatly fearful of the scars that the surgery may leave on my skin. I have been doing a lot of research of scars on African American skin versus other enthnicities, and have found some good information from both physicians and patients.
My surgery is scheduled for July 1, 2016 in Arizona. I will be flying out to Arizona the day before my surgery for my pre-op photos and paperwork. However, I am handling all of my pre-op activities such as bloodwork, mammograms, EKGs, prescriptions, etc. from my hometown in Chicago, IL. I choose to have the surgery in Arizona because the plastic surgeon comes highly recommended by my mom and she will be taking care of me the two week immediately following the surgery.
As I complete appointments and begin to purchase items such as post-op bras, girdles, scar creams, etc. I will post additional journal entries of my progress. Further, I will continue to post entries after my surgery to let you know how my surgery went, what you can expect, and how my scars are healing.
Take Care!
My surgery is scheduled for July 1, 2016 in Arizona. I will be flying out to Arizona the day before my surgery for my pre-op photos and paperwork. However, I am handling all of my pre-op activities such as bloodwork, mammograms, EKGs, prescriptions, etc. from my hometown in Chicago, IL. I choose to have the surgery in Arizona because the plastic surgeon comes highly recommended by my mom and she will be taking care of me the two week immediately following the surgery.
As I complete appointments and begin to purchase items such as post-op bras, girdles, scar creams, etc. I will post additional journal entries of my progress. Further, I will continue to post entries after my surgery to let you know how my surgery went, what you can expect, and how my scars are healing.
Take Care!
Replies (8)
April 26, 2016
Good Luck. my breast are like yours but I'm waiting a few years before I get a lift.
April 26, 2016
Thanks! There are a lot of women with breast like ours. We finally have a choice to change them. I will keep you posted on my pre-op and post-op progress. Especially the scar management. Additionally, I'm opting for some fairly large implants to go with my lift so I will let you know how they are holding up after surgery.
June 2, 2016
Don't worry yourself too much about it,and here's why. If this Dr has worked with African American people. I am sure he knows what happens with us, kelloids !! One of the reasons I need corrective surgery is bc of Regular Surgeons that open you and Close you with no regard to how you will look afterwards and I understand some of it but, some just don't care and then staple you. I say that to say I have moved back close to my husband's home town bc of a Dr. Who is top notch. I had a bone fusion in my neck with a titanium plate he went in from the front!! He said he would close me with a cosmetic stitch. So he cut my throat
June 2, 2016
Thanks for sharing. Bcuz I'm so worried about scars. I don't necessarily keloid, but my mom has a tendency to. She's already had several cosmetic surgeries with this dr and she hasn't gotten a keloid yet. Her scars look great. So that has validated your point.
June 2, 2016
Sounds like you have an awesome support system please let me know how beautiful you look when you are done. I am trying to get where you are
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April 27, 2016
Congrats. I am doing my research here in Phoenix for a mommy make over. I will look into this surgeon too. Best of luck and look forward to following your journey.
May 23, 2016
We are very similar in body size. My surgery is scheduled for June 9th. Hopefully all works out and I am able to go through with it. GL to you. I will follow you on your journey.
UPDATED FROM mistyfine815
29 days pre
29 Days until my surgery- Here are my supplies
I only have 29 days until my surgery and I have most of my pre-op and post-op supplies ready. If you have any questions about my list just post a question. Because I'm African American I am being extra precautious about the healing of my mastopexy scars. Here's the list:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Iron
Folic Acid
Arnica Montana Pellets
Quercetin tablets
Bromelain Tablets
Oveela Scar sheets -Anchor shape with Areola
Clinique mild soap (for washing the scar sheets)
Hydroquinone 4% skin lightening cream
Mederma scar gel
Neosil Scar Sheets - for my lip suction scars
100% pure coconut butter
100% pure Shea butter - both for skin softening and stretching to prevent stretch marks on breasts from the implants
100% pure coconut oil
Vitamin E oil - both for mixing with the butters to slather on the skin/breasts everyday for 2-3 weeks before surgery
3-4 zip-front or hook-front bras
1-2 faja-like garments
Pill case
Huggies wipes
Hibiclens - pre-surgery body cleaning soap
Ice pack
A Pillow with arms- not shown in the picture
Again, if you have any particular questions about the supplies just post it and I will answer.
I will also be posting more before pictures of my areas to be lipo'd.
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Iron
Folic Acid
Arnica Montana Pellets
Quercetin tablets
Bromelain Tablets
Oveela Scar sheets -Anchor shape with Areola
Clinique mild soap (for washing the scar sheets)
Hydroquinone 4% skin lightening cream
Mederma scar gel
Neosil Scar Sheets - for my lip suction scars
100% pure coconut butter
100% pure Shea butter - both for skin softening and stretching to prevent stretch marks on breasts from the implants
100% pure coconut oil
Vitamin E oil - both for mixing with the butters to slather on the skin/breasts everyday for 2-3 weeks before surgery
3-4 zip-front or hook-front bras
1-2 faja-like garments
Pill case
Huggies wipes
Hibiclens - pre-surgery body cleaning soap
Ice pack
A Pillow with arms- not shown in the picture
Again, if you have any particular questions about the supplies just post it and I will answer.
I will also be posting more before pictures of my areas to be lipo'd.
Replies (6)
July 19, 2016
Did your doctor recommend you take vitamins?
August 20, 2016
He only recommended Arnica, which I took right after the surgery. After the stitches were out, he recommended Vitamin E for the healing of the skin.
November 12, 2016
What is thr readoning for using the Vitamin E oil to slather on the skin 2-3 weeks before surgery? Thanks for sharing your list.
November 13, 2016
The vitamin E, and the Shea butter are used to slater on the skin to keep the skin moist and ready for stretching. This is to reduce the risk of getting stretch marks when going with large implants.
Thank you for sharing your story with this community. I hope you get all the feedback, advice, and support you need here as you embark on your journey. Please let us know how we can help.