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Changed my Life! - Richmond, VA
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I went for a tummy tuck and breast reduction...
WORTH IT$7,000
I went for a tummy tuck and breast reduction (mommy makeover). The best decision of my life. After 3 children my tummy just never went back. I had developed what is referred to an "apron". Very prominent. I also had large heavy breasts (38GG). Dr. Lynum advised that although I didn't really want a reduction per se, my breast tissue was so heavy that if I didn't do a reduction I would be back in 5 years for another lift.
The lift/reduction was fairly uneventful. Very little actual pain (mostly the drains). The downward scar part of the "anchor" is very light and barely noticeable. The underbreast scars are still a little redder but you don't really see them. I can wear an underwire bra comfortably for most of a day. I just flat do not like non-underwire bras. The shaping is pretty good. I do wish I had had a little more conversation with the doctor so my expectations were in line with what the actual outcome was. In other words, the doctor has to work with your body and its original shape to keep you looking natural. I didn't really understand that going into this. I was expecting a fuller upper breast and more centrally placed breast. The result though is satisfactory to me now, but I did go through a period of disapointment and depression over it. Looking back I realize that I didn't have that to begin with and unless I did implants wasn't going to happen. That's what I wish we would have talked about ahead of time. It would have saved me the second guessing.
The tummy tuck also went well. The scar goes from hip to hip and is still pretty red, but since it is pretty much along my bikini line doesn't bother me.
The lift/reduction was fairly uneventful. Very little actual pain (mostly the drains). The downward scar part of the "anchor" is very light and barely noticeable. The underbreast scars are still a little redder but you don't really see them. I can wear an underwire bra comfortably for most of a day. I just flat do not like non-underwire bras. The shaping is pretty good. I do wish I had had a little more conversation with the doctor so my expectations were in line with what the actual outcome was. In other words, the doctor has to work with your body and its original shape to keep you looking natural. I didn't really understand that going into this. I was expecting a fuller upper breast and more centrally placed breast. The result though is satisfactory to me now, but I did go through a period of disapointment and depression over it. Looking back I realize that I didn't have that to begin with and unless I did implants wasn't going to happen. That's what I wish we would have talked about ahead of time. It would have saved me the second guessing.
The tummy tuck also went well. The scar goes from hip to hip and is still pretty red, but since it is pretty much along my bikini line doesn't bother me.
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November 16, 2016
You look great! I like the way he did your nipples. I worry about that in considering the surgery and sometimes see after pics where the nipples and scars look so scary to me. I see what you are saying about the upper breast fullness and agred that an implant would be the answer to that but I think you look very natural and nice the way you are now and wouldn't at all mind a similar result. Thank you for sharing!
When you have time would you mind showing your tummy tuck before and after?
When you have time would you mind showing your tummy tuck before and after?
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September 19, 2016
How are you feeling?? He did a great job.
September 19, 2016
Thanks for asking. It has been 16 mos. and all is well. Have you had or getting ready to have your makeover?
September 19, 2016
I am booked for surgery in Miami with Dr. Ortega, but I would like to get a consultation with Dr.Lynam before I commit fully to Miami. Just hoping his pricing isn't as extreme as some of the doctors around here. I would like to get a full tummy tuck and breast lift with implants. Calling to schedule a consultation today.
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Congratulations! Glad your scars are healing well. Would you be willing to add some before and after photos?