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Limited Incision Arm Lift and Tummy Tuck with Liposuction and Breast Lift with Fat Deposit
UPDATED FROM riverrunmom
2 months post
Before photos
riverrunmomDecember 6, 2016
WORTH IT
I would never even let my husband see my stomach before surgery. These photos are after losing 20#. I swam a mile three times a week and still couldn't tighten up anything. I got these photos at my 8 week follow up and am sharing with you to hopefully help others. I am now down 29 pounds and hope to keep making progress. These before photos are a shock to me now.
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UPDATED FROM riverrunmom
1 month post
5 weeks--so much better
riverrunmomNovember 14, 2016
Feeling human. Lots of swelling still for arms, stomach and breasts but it's all so much more comfortable now. Wrinkle is almost gone on one side of stomach and if I let the other side dry thoroughly after a shower it gets a scab and is much more comfortable. Still tender sides and nipples--forgettaboutit ! Super sensitive. Can comfortably rub silicone cream on scars now and they continue to improve.
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November 15, 2016
Congrats, Your results look great so far! You got what my PS called the pacman BB....mine looks amazing at nearly 1 year PO. Happy healing!
November 18, 2016
Funny! Can you post a pic? Did the red lines go away? I'm pretty excited about that cute belly button!
November 15, 2016
You look great
November 18, 2016
Thank you! We are the same age. A good 50th gift to make over the hill a fun ride.
UPDATED FROM riverrunmom
29 days post
4 weeks
riverrunmomNovember 8, 2016
Today's 4 week follow up made me feel great. I have one spot that has been a healing challenge on my hip--where there was a bunched nub of skin that fell off and has been itchy and angry for weeks. After a painful squeeze and clean out that is expected to heal nicely. The other side of hip has wrinkles that have clearly flattened out a great deal.
I'm allowed to reduce compression wear to 25% of the time and during exercise. Still 10 pound weight lifting limit, but will be unrestricted in two weeks. At 8 weeks I should be able to get back to freestyle swimming. Doctor said my swelling is down by about 50% and it's not yet time to buy new clothes. I'm blown away by how much smaller I am now--can't imagine what another 50% will look like.
Starting biocorneum gel and massaging scars. Will post again at 2 month mark and hope to remember to ask doc for before photos at that visit. Oh, and got cleared to use deodorant! Woo hoo!
I'm allowed to reduce compression wear to 25% of the time and during exercise. Still 10 pound weight lifting limit, but will be unrestricted in two weeks. At 8 weeks I should be able to get back to freestyle swimming. Doctor said my swelling is down by about 50% and it's not yet time to buy new clothes. I'm blown away by how much smaller I am now--can't imagine what another 50% will look like.
Starting biocorneum gel and massaging scars. Will post again at 2 month mark and hope to remember to ask doc for before photos at that visit. Oh, and got cleared to use deodorant! Woo hoo!
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November 14, 2016
Your results are huge. I had a TT previously and your waist looks so slim. I just had an AL 10/18 and suffering through the swelling and compression misery. It possible I will need a revision on my upper right arm. Seems like a needs a little more tuck. Just my luck. The very thought of going back to compression terrifies me more than a tuck under local in his office. The healing of these arms has been the hardest part. You really look fabulous. You're finding your body under all that. Crazy great!
November 14, 2016
Thank you! I'm so sorry about your arm. Arms are the hardest. I found some arm compression on amazon that doesn't cross the incision. Been using those--2 sets per pack Black and Tan. I hope it'll be worth it for you after you are healed. I am so happy my arms are smaller. I wore a short sleeved shirt today for the first time in probably 10 years. Hang in there!
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