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53 and 1 Pregnancy, 123 Lbs, Wanted to Wear a Bikini and Not Feel Self Conscious
UPDATED FROM TM05152017
1 year post
Fat transfer to face, the 2nd ill fated procedure
$16,000
Pictures say it all: I was overfilled with 63 cc of fat draft. I was told in 2 weeks I would look normal and my look then would be permanent. When after 6 weeks that didn't happen, you can imagine the dramatic psychological downs that I went through, didn't want to leave my house and I thought I'd look like that forever. Then 6 months post op 90% of the fat graph disappeared in the middle of the face except for lumps under my eyes where fat didn't survive (fat necrosis), as a result the PS covered the cost of fillers. I have been since on a quest to get the under eye lumps dissolved and unfortunately the local occuloplasty specialist I went to made them look worse by injecting Kenalog into the lumps.
UPDATED FROM TM05152017
1 year post
Permanent stitches not recommended
The mystery of why I'm in so much pain 1 yr post op and I feel inner pulling as well as lumps where the stitching was done is finally resolved: My PS used permanent stitches.
I thought that was the only option for the inside and now after one year I am learning it's not recommended as it can cause tearing of the muscle. I can't wait to have these stitches removed. Now I know I have to have a full tummy tuck done again instead of just skin revision. I'm liking my PS less and less.
I thought that was the only option for the inside and now after one year I am learning it's not recommended as it can cause tearing of the muscle. I can't wait to have these stitches removed. Now I know I have to have a full tummy tuck done again instead of just skin revision. I'm liking my PS less and less.
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So sorry to hear you are experiencing this. Did he do a fully tummy tuck with lipo and muscle repair? Wanted to ask before I comment.
I have the same issue...and my ps Didn't do muscle repair>:(
Mine was 4 months ago and then 2 months ago more liposuction. My stomach seems a bit swollen on one side. I do water exercises and have really been working my stomach muscles, so not
Sure if thats the reason. Think its normal?? I really am glad I did do it, but wonder when it will get better.
Sure if thats the reason. Think its normal?? I really am glad I did do it, but wonder when it will get better.
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My loss of weight and laxaty caused my belly to...
My loss of weight and laxaty caused my belly to droop. I waited 30 yrs and saved my money until the right time. I lived with the hope that one day my abdomen would look nice enough to wear a bikini. I met with different doctors and I thought I chose the right one. He was recommended, had high accolades in local magazine and sounded knowledgable. BUT....nothing went right, the incision is too high, it's asymmetrical (shooting upward even higher on the left), my belly button is too high (above the waist instead of below it) and too big, skin bulges above incision and I have doggy ears. I look like a freak. He cut too much skin and I don't think it can be brought down the 1 inch that I need. In addition I still have pain , 1 year after. My belly button is tethering pulling my stalk upward and causing a very uncomfortable pulling. There is also a lump around my belly button that moves and I have no idea what it is.
This is a horrible nightmare I cannot wake up from. It has ruined my life as I have no self confidence. I don't want anyone to see my body and after so much money I still can't wear a bikini. I was treated with a dismissive attitude by my doctor when i mentioned all the issues. 'I am not going to have this conversation' he would say and shut me down. I have never been so insulted in my life. I put a review in here 3 weeks post op and he was very annoyed with me so i had to take it down because he was still doing the scar Embrace therapy. I have been praying for healing, that the lump would go away and that I would feel normal but my body is still very much aware of the position of the incision. It is a maddening feeling. You don't go into a procedure as difficult as this thinking you will have to do it all over again.
This is a horrible nightmare I cannot wake up from. It has ruined my life as I have no self confidence. I don't want anyone to see my body and after so much money I still can't wear a bikini. I was treated with a dismissive attitude by my doctor when i mentioned all the issues. 'I am not going to have this conversation' he would say and shut me down. I have never been so insulted in my life. I put a review in here 3 weeks post op and he was very annoyed with me so i had to take it down because he was still doing the scar Embrace therapy. I have been praying for healing, that the lump would go away and that I would feel normal but my body is still very much aware of the position of the incision. It is a maddening feeling. You don't go into a procedure as difficult as this thinking you will have to do it all over again.
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I'm so very sorry to read this. It sucks we save our money for years, we feel self conscious for years. The doctors who treats us are supposed to help us get our confidence back. Instead they brush our legitimate complaints off and in the end we are worse than before and out of a lot of cash.
So sorry to hear you have had that experience. Mine was not that way at all. I felt the follow visits were properly addressed. I only had one minor issue. I did have a stitch abscess but was monitored closely until it resolved . I would stay in front of them until you are satisfied. Maybe see another doc in the group. I wish you all the best and keep us posted.
What doctor was that with
Dr. Weiler in Baton Rouge, LA
I ended up with necrosis twice. It is NOT worth it.
The lump is. Seroma and must be drained. I'm going through that now. It didn't go away on its own. I'm sorry you're dealing with this.
Well I don’t feel the lump now but the scar tissue is so pervasive that besides making me feel constrained when I bend , it turns a barrier and fat accumulates above incision making my tummy bulge , it’s disgusting and I’m so scared to try and get it fixed. I don’t want to have a relationship with anyone so I live alone.



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It's really unfortunate that plastic surgeons all take the stance that if we aren't happy, then we have to pay for the revision. That makes sense for most people who are just being perfectionists, but for people who were obviously botched and spent thousands, it's unfair.
I hope things got better now that it's 6 years later. Would love an update!