Learning to Love my New Body--Full TT/MR and Breast Lift - Richmond, VA

After having gastric band surgery, I had lots of extra skin and uneven breasts. And while happy with the weight loss, I simply wanted to look normal in clothes again. If you have had weight loss surgery, you know exactly what I mean. I was even more self-conscious of my appearance post WLS surgery than I was before.

I had consulted with two other surgeons and was not hearing the right answers (they just did not seem to be well-versed in post WLS reconstructive surgery)...I thought I was destined to keep this extra skin... I literally have 5 ft. of scars (fleur de lis tummy tuck with muscle repair and lolipop breast lift with slight reduction in one breast)--which are even and healing nicely-- I was really scared when I saw some TT scar pictures on this site... mine look nothing like that--they are even and have healed really well. I would not have the waist I have if Dr. Chen had not convinced me to go the FDL route...and it is tiny!! That said, we had a discussion--which I really liked. Dr. Chen respects that you are the owner of your body and surgery of this type takes discussion. He also was always willing to answer my many questions.

I will post before and after pictures when I get to the 6th month mark or so.

Also, I am happy to answer any questions about my experience with Dr. Chen or the surgery itself.