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61 Years Old, Waiting for This for 40 Years. Fresno, CA
UPDATED FROM Seaside9600
4 months post
Protein Rich Plasma Therapy for Stretch Marks
WORTH IT$7,500
Today on The Doctors tv show they highlighted a therapy for stretch marks that they said is very promising. It uses your own blood and separates out the protein rich plasma and a device with tiny little needles. Apparently this plasma stimulates the collagen and lifts the stretch marks making them flatten out and appear less. Has anyone tried this?
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UPDATED FROM Seaside9600
4 months post
19 Weeks Post Op (4.5 months)
It's been awhile since I updated as there didn't seem to be too much change. I've been using BioCorneum+, another scar therapy, for the past 56 days. I have another post op with PS on Wednesday and she will most likely suggest that I continue for another 30 days for a total of 90 days. It's only been in the last week that I've seen some results. I didn't start this therapy until about week 10 post op and I believe it's usually started at about week 2 post op but I was using the Embrace. I'm still swollen in the lower ab - either that or this is my final result. I'm not sure. I am 61 yrs so my skin elasticity is not what it use to be. My upper ab skin was really tight for awhile and now seems to have relaxed a bit. I really wish everything was a bit tighter. I have to admit however that I have not been back to the gym and I did gain a few pounds. Still overall it has been so worth it. Loving my waist (24.5"-25" now - presurgery it was 28") and my new BB. I'm posting an up close of BB, vertical and horizontal scars and also some swimsuit photos - YAY!!! I haven't worn a swimsuit in over 20 years. I went a little crazy and bought 7 bikinis. Whether I ever wear them or not remains to be seen :-)
Replies (4)
HA
April 18, 2015
If I have a beautiful result like you, I may wear bikinis to the grocery store, lol! You are absolutely a knockout!!
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B
April 18, 2015
Great review. Thanks so much for your story. You look fabulous. I had my TT revision with MR & lipo on Dec 9th just a few days behind you. First tuck by different doctor 6 months earlier. First Doc left out MR. I'm 64 years old 5'5" & 150-152 lbs. I lost about 10 lbs post. My journey was very similar to yours and I envy that scar. My swelling was not so bad but my comfort level in general was a longer time coming. I'm back in the gym for 2 months now with very little swelling but a tight feeling in scar area. What a great result you have. I waited a long time also. Waited 30 years for my tuck and so glad I finally did it. Your PS did a great job & you obviously have great genes. Happy healing to you and keep up the good work.
S
April 19, 2015
Thank you so much. I tried to find your post TT revision pics but couldn't find any. How is the revision?
B
April 20, 2015
Revision is great. Very happy with my new results. I have not posted a review. I'm not real PC savvy. Using iPad mostly. I spent most of my time reading Q& A section at this site & only recently started reading reviews. I think I was afraid of reviews after reading some real horror stories which turned out to be exceptions. As I read more I found that most of us are happy & without complications. I'll post if I can figure out how to upload photos. Thanks for asking. Sending my best wishes on your recovery.
S
April 20, 2015
So happy you are happy with TT #2. I was surprised how many others have had revisions. It seems like the common issue was lack of MR first time out. Did you find your scar is better second time? I do wish I was a bit tighter but don't want to go through the whole scar therapy thing again.
M
April 19, 2015
You look incredible! I swear if you hadn't have posted your age, I would've guessed you were in your late 20's/early 30's. You are truly an inspiration for me!!! Your scar looks so good and it's still very early on in your recovery. I'm going to check into getting Embrace
S
April 20, 2015
You look amazing. Wasn't it just the best to put on a bikini after so many years? I think our scars look very similar - you have a good one too. I do think keeping it covered makes a big difference as it keeps the tension off a bit. Keep doing what your doing - it's working!
I
April 19, 2015
Hi, I don't know many 61yr olds who look like your 'new' body. Well done, I can see why you bought so many bikinis. That is a great result and your scars are so fine, flat and faded so don't forget to praise your Surgeon on your next visit. Wear those bikinis with pride, you did all this for YOU, so enjoy the compliments as a reward.
S
April 20, 2015
Hi imath, thank you once again for the encouragement and compliments. I must say you have had quite the journey and all your hard work and stick-to-it-ness has paid off. You are looking fantastic! Happy Days for us both :-)
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H
February 9, 2015
Hi I am 55 yrs old and I want a TT & I am affrid of the pain would you be willing to talk to me over the phone? I live in Chicago I will send you my phone & email if you would talk to me.here is my email ***@yahoo.com Thanks & happy recovery
L
February 9, 2015
Hawaii....don't be afraid of the pain you'll be on pain killers & if you have an easy bed to get in and out of you'll be great. Before you know it you'll be in a 2 piece bathing suit and loving your body.....I'm only at 4 1/2 months and have loved my belly since day one.
H
February 9, 2015
Hi thanks for your words of encouragement but I woul like too talk to by phone if it's okay here is my email address ***@yahoo.com if you email me I w send you my phone # I live in Chicago Thanks Rose
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