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(3 mo update) Been wanting this for 11 years... BA with lift and TT - Richmond, VA

UPDATED FROM itwife
3 months post

3 mo update

WORTH IT$16,500
I'm doing very well. Swelling is gone, and I'm just now starting to sculpt my body again. I've been working on building up my push up count. Pre surgery, I could do about 4 sets of 10. This week, I can now do one set of ten, maybe twice a day. It's crazy how fast your muscles regress without exercise. I've started working my abs recently, too. I see my PS next month to discuss a revision for the sag. They're not too bad, and they look smokin' in a bra I must say, haha!!!!!

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Thomas M. DeWire Sr., MD (retired)

Thomas M. DeWire Sr., MD (retired)

Plastic Surgeon

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I've only had the consultation so far, but I was impressed. Dr. Dewire and his staff were all very professional and personable. I felt welcomed and at ease when I was there. I researched PS for a while before choosing him. After meeting him, I was sold. He showed me what he thought he could realistically make my belly look like. As far as the breasts, he discussed in detail how the procedure is done. As far as size, his approach is to make the breasts as big as he can without compromising a beautiful shape. I told him I'd like to be a DD, but I have full confidence that he'll make them look great for my body. **After surgery: I have been very happy with Dr. Dewire and his staff. The procedure went very smoothly, and I am very happy so far with my results. He is funny, and has a great bedside manner. I will say that he has the "rip the band-aide off quickly" approach. He pulled the steri strips off quickly, and when he pulled both drains out quickly at the same time, I thought I was going to come off the table. But, all that being said, I like that approach. I'd rather be in pain for a couple of seconds, and get it over with. I see now why women have given him such great reviews. I am satisfied, and would definitely see him again in the future if I wanted further procedures.

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Your Posts have been so helpful and informative to me. I will be putting my downpayment this week. So scared of course... Would enjoy a recent update.How are your breasts and tummy now?
Tummy is great. I'm having a revision surgery at the end of July to reshape my belly button and re-lift my breasts. PS said it doesn't happen often that he has to re-lift.. So he's only charging me $500 for his supplies. He will do it under local.. Kinda nervous about that. I like the shape and size of my breasts, but definitely was not happy with them sagging again so soon. I'm very thankful that it's affordable to have the revision.
I am glad that your PS is taking care of the details for you and only charging 500.00 .How is he doing the relift. Is there any way to prevent this. I have my Date August 11. It feels so surreal to me. I hope that I can survive this ! You did so well. How do you feel about yourself as a woman now that you had the surgery? Sexy confident ? or the same but better?
He's going to cut along the same inscisons as last time, and remove more skin. I don't think you can prevent it. He said each person is different, and some people just have tissues that tend to sag. However, he said most don't sag this soon after the lift. I feel great. My tummy is still covered with stretch marks, but I love that my muscles are tight and put back together. My breasts are a big improvement from before, but I'm not happy with the level of sagging. Hopefully I'll have better lasting results this time.
How has the surgery affected you ? how do you feel about yourself ?
UPDATED FROM itwife
3 months post

3 mo update

I'm doing very well. Swelling is gone, and I'm just now starting to sculpt my body again. I've been working on building up my push up count. Pre surgery, I could do about 4 sets of 10. This week, I can now do one set of ten, maybe twice a day. It's crazy how fast your muscles regress without exercise. I've started working my abs recently, too. I see my PS next month to discuss a revision for the sag. They're not too bad, and they look smokin' in a bra I must say, haha!!!!!

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UPDATED FROM itwife
3 months post

update

I am still doing well. I had my 2 month follow up w/ the PS about 2 weeks ago. He said I am healing well, but he's not thrilled about my breasts. Apparently, I am one of those lucky (sarcasm) people whose skin likes to sag. My breasts in the last several weeks have started to sag a good deal. He told me preop that I would be prone to sagging, but I figured he meant years from now. So, he wants to see me in 2 more months to see if they are staying about the same, or sagging more. At that time, we will discuss a revision. He said he could maybe make the breasts a little bigger, and lift again, to keep them up since my tissues like to sag. I am willing to go through it again, b/c I really liked how my breasts looked before the sag set in. Now that they are bigger, and heavier, the sag is really noticeable to me, as in I feel the skin hanging, and am constantly re-adjusting them in my bra. I really do NOT want to pay for the whole breast surgery over again, so we'll see how much the revision will run, and take it from there. The TT has healed beautifully, and I'm super happy with the results.

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You look amazing! Congrats! =)
Wow Itwife Your breast looked great. I hope that the sagging now is still an improvement from your before. Did that happen after all the swelling went down? It is still hard to picture them sagging esp when they are sub muscular. Your posts have educated and encouraged so many.... I wish you all the best !
They are not as bad as before.... but I guess when he did the lift, the tissues over the muscle just sagged again. So, I'm not sure if he'll have to do a more aggressive lift next time or what. I looked back at my post op pics and it looks like even 2 weeks post op, they were starting to sag some.
i was just thinking if I should just to the TT beacause my breast skin is very thin and saggy now.I will ask haow to prevent it if possible. Thanks for posting about it. I am glad that they are a definate improvement for you!
Did your PS mention the sagging breast being due to loosing collagen? I'm curious because my PS told me she had to put my implants under the muscle because my skin had too much elasticity, because I am losing collagen. In order to fill in the loose skin w/ implant on top, she would have had to put in much larger than 400cc which was too big for my body structure. Which is why she went under the muscle. Anyhow, I'm curious to know if I will have the same thing happen, new saggy boobies? Hmmm I've done some reading & found that there are plenty of foods to help build Collagen. I need to be a healthier eater! LOL Happy continued healing!
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