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Medial thigh lift on 2/27/14 Lower Body Lift, Breast Augmentation and Arm Lift

UPDATED FROM Jass28
5 months post

4 days post op medial thigh lift and LBL revision

Jass28March 3, 2014
WORTH IT$23,800
I went to the amazing Dr. Capella to finalize my PS journey with a medial thigh lift and perhaps at the same time revise the arm scars that opened. When I went for consult 2 weeks pre op he told me that since I lost much more weight aside from what he removed he wanted to reopen my hips and pull my outer thighs more. And he would revise my arm scar.

Fast forward 2 weeks and it's mark up time. He told me he didn't want to be conservative and would rather use time from my arm scar revision and be more aggressive with the LBL. He wouldn't charge me for his time and I would just pay any OR surcharges which I agreed. He told me we would so my arm scars in office where it would cost nothing.

Fast forward a few hours and I woke up in scrutiating pain. I went home same day. The following day I walked around but was too uncomfortable to check myself out. It wasn't till bath time 48 hours later that I took a look. Dr. Capella certainly wasn't conservative. He pretty much redid my LBL and tightened everything up as well as my thigh lift. He was very aggressive with lipo on thighs as well. I couldn't believe my eyes. I can't imagine what I will look like after swelling if I look like this now. Don't know how many more lbs of skin he removed. My butt looks so perky.

Won't lie, this recovery actually hurts. My incisions last time felt numb where this time they hurt. I've been very light headed thanks to my anemia. I pray none of my incisions open as it all looks so good now. It's surreal to start all over again with the recovery but I so happy thus far. Capella is amazing and I feel so blessed I found him.

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Joseph F. Capella, MD

Joseph F. Capella, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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AlreadyRegistered
March 3, 2014
I'm glad to hear your surgery went well and that you are home recovering - you look gorgeous! I am more impressed every day with Dr. Capella's abilities. He's not only competent and caring, he has a sense of artistry as well - the results are beautiful and natural looking. You mentioned that you have anemia? I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Capella on March 27th and I'm freaking out because I was told a couple of weeks ago by my nutritionist that I have low iron, and so I had more blood work done and found out I am anemic ( hemoglobin is 9.6 when it should be around 13-16.) I've saw a hemotologist and a gastroenterologist last week and am supposed to have a endoscopy/colonoscopy next Monday (the hemotologist wants to talk about what to do after I've had this procedure.) I had planned to get my pre-surgical clearance this Friday with my primary care physician and I'm worried that he won't clear me with this going on. I can't believe this is happening. I've waited so long for this. I don't know what to do. I've been taking my iron supplements on an empty stomach first thing in the morning with orange juice and vitamin C to make sure they are absorbed (I was taking them at night a couple hours after dinner.) Do you know how much anemic is too anemic to have surgery? Thanks!
Tonyagto
March 3, 2014
Hi there! I've had many,many procedures with the last being an arm lift and lower body lift on November 1st and my hemoglobin was 8.4. No issues with surgery at all. In fact I'm having my legs done on March 21st and my hemoglobin today is an 8. My surgeon said I'm cleared. During surgery they just pump more fluids through you. You will be fine! Good luck ;)
Tonyagto
March 3, 2014
Already registered.....I wrote you below
Jass28
March 3, 2014
Mine is either 8. Something or 9. Something. Guess it depends on your primary? Mine also sent me for iron infusions but still cleared me for surgery. When I asked him why he cleared me if I was so anemic he said I could still have it but needed to take care of it pronto. So I am going to hematologist this week. However don't know what you're getting. I was getting a lot less done than first time around. Talk to your pcp and see what he says. Ask for infusions.
AlreadyRegistered
March 3, 2014
Thank you so much for sharing your experience :)
AlreadyRegistered
March 3, 2014
What a relief to hear from you and Tonyagto - I REALLY want this LBL to get rid of my tremendously big bum and he's also going to liposuction out those evil saddlebags (that's all I'm having right now.) I've had to jump through so many hoops to get this far and I don't want to cancel my surgery - it's just got to happen. And seeing Jass28 and My Bariatric Lifes' results just seals the deal - Dr. Capella understands how women want to look and he is able to deliver those results. Did you ever notice how a lot of plastic surgeons don't show pictures that show the legs? Dr. Capella does awesome legs and bums and he has a bunch of photos that show what he's able to do on all sorts of body types!! I wanted to get the boobs done, but I lost so much weight from the R&Y bypass that the radiologist can't tell what's going on with my mammogram that I had in January, so she wants to take another look in July and said not to do anything. I wish this hemotologist would just say let's do an iron infusion and get this over with. Thanks again Ladies :)
Jass28
March 3, 2014
Yes Capella is amazing. I feel blessed to have found him and been able to afford him.
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My Bariatric Life
March 3, 2014
Hey Jass, sorry I have been out of pocket all day trying to TCB before my long trip. I am at the store even now. I am sorry recovery is harder this time. But you will feel better in no time and the amazing results will last forever. I cannot wait to see you on Monday. BTW I still swell in the evening.
angelcee
March 9, 2014
Hi jass first of all thank you so much for sharing your experince I really appreciate it .is your butt flatter then before your LBL? Take care
Jass28
March 9, 2014
It's certainly smaller and proportionate with my new body. It's perfectly round and perky and not the hanging mess i had. I absolutely love my new butt.
angelcee
March 9, 2014
Thank you Jass you look beautiful ! All my best to you.
AZDee
March 9, 2014
Congrats on the revisions, I knew you wanted one on the arms but didn't know about the LBL and thighs. Even with the surgery swelling I can see a big difference with the thighs...When will you be doing the arms? Take care, hope the pain goes away soon. I have to have a revision on my lower arms, I think I am just doing the lower part, even though two other PS think I could use a full revision and have more removed I am not too sure about going though the healing process again so most likely will go back to original dr. and just do a office procedure...
jakesdoll
March 19, 2014
You look gorgeous! I'm considering going to the same doc for the same surgeries :) I already had my breasts done in January, but everything else I definitely want! Now that I've seen your pics, I'm definitely feeling that Dr.Capella is the doc for me. You really do look amazing :)
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My Bariatric Life
April 6, 2014
Hi, I have one surgery left - implants - with Dr. Capella. I checked out your review and you do not have "after" pix. What size are you now and I would love if you would post photos. Thanks!
UPDATED FROM Jass28
4 months post

It's official. I am getting my thigh lift.

Jass28February 1, 2014
I am scheduled for 2/27 to get medial thigh lift done to complete the package. I am beyond excited. Dr. Capella is genius when it comes to thigh lifts and I can't wait to see my results. I am now 154 lbs and feel amazing. My waist is so tiny at 27.5 inches. I still can't believe it's me when I look in the mirror and now with the thigh lift I will be done. My inner thighs are pretty bad. Closer to surgery say I will put on the bikini I used for my pre op photos.

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My Bariatric Life
February 1, 2014
OMG your waist is so tiny! Vavoom!! I am 161 and the same height as you but my waist flux between 32 and 33.5 inches, depending on swelling. As far as thighs, you already know what awesome body work he does and I think he does the very best thighs in the world. Man do I love my thighs! You are going to love it! And recovery is pretty easy, too.
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snugglepups84
February 1, 2014
You look absolutely fabulous. I loved going thru your photos and seeing the final result. You look amazing! Congrats!
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onedimsim
February 2, 2014
looking great Jass! I have the big scary thigh lift coming in June.....what sort of thigh lift are you getting? Just groin incision or the "long"?
Jass28
March 3, 2014
Got the knee length incision my love.
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onedimsim
February 2, 2014
and (hope I am not being too forward here??) i keep thinking you were so darn lucky to have that BUBBLE ass going into surgery, as after LBL it left you with perfect sized booty without any auto aug or fat xfer! :-) most of us are not that lucky to have "too much" going in. lucky girl ;- o
Jass28
March 3, 2014
Lol yes I had way too much. Runs in the family.
AlreadyRegistered
February 7, 2014
Hi Jass - it has been so exciting to see your transformation - I am so happy for you! I just wanted to let you know that you and "My Bariatric Life" inspired me to consult with Dr. Capella and I hope to have my LBL done on March 27th.
Jass28
March 3, 2014
Best of luck with your surgery. He's amazing.
UPDATED FROM Jass28
3 months post

Here I am in a dress

Jass28January 18, 2014

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LiveLoveBelieve
January 22, 2014
Hello Jass28 So wonderful to see you......success BEAUTIFUL transformation!!!!! I've just caught up with your story...Wow!!!! You Rock!!! I've recently scheduled a Breast-Lift-Reduction no implants 2/12/2014.... .hummmmm it's just 3 weeks from today, I am now a 61 year old broad. LOL I've just started a new chapter to my story and profile.... Please let me know how you are my friend, I've thought about you often you look great!!!! ((((Hugs))))) waiting for smaller jugs LiveLoveBelieve
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Meggy73
February 1, 2014
OMG! You look awesome!!! So happy for you. Thank you for posting your journey, it was a great read! -Megan
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