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Tummy Tuck with Lipo... Not Sure How I Feel...- Richmond, VA

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I lost a total of 104lbs a few years ago, I...

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Tranzforming4sureDecember 10, 2013
$7,100
I lost a total of 104lbs a few years ago, I started weight training as my trainer said I have too much lose skin and needed it removed. My ps told me I have a small waist and I would look amazing after surgery, I don't think I do. I had tummy tuck and lipo... My love handles are still bulging, hate it.

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Louise Ferland, MD (retired)

Louise Ferland, MD (retired)

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Ms.nina
December 11, 2013
Hey gurly did I wear the faja after sx
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Tranzforming4sure
December 11, 2013
I'm wearing a waist trainer compression garment still
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Ms.nina
December 11, 2013
I think the faja compresses more idk maybe u shud try it
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Ms.nina
December 11, 2013
Btw sweetie u look soo good I understand how u want to look I hate that u have to pay more money but in the states they only lipo soo much maybe that's why ur not happy wit ur results which ur ps shud hve told u
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Tranzforming4sure
December 11, 2013
What's the faja?
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Ms.nina
December 11, 2013
It's the garment they put on ryte Afta sx its posed to take the swelling awy n hold ur tummy down n the smaller u get u either take it in or get Anotha 1
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massagemama
December 11, 2013
I've read that the swelling and getting to your final look can take months! And lots of people say on here that you need to wear the faja for months after too to help with swelling...good luck stay positive!
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Tranzforming4sure
December 11, 2013
Yes I have read that also... My doctor said I don't really have swelling on my sides... A little in front but my sides are pretty much back to normal. I do wear a waist trainer compression garment. I just wonder why I looked better a couple weeks ago than I do now... Guess I'll keep waiting
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currensydiva
December 11, 2013
have you ever thought of a round two .. in the DR with dr yily, duran, or Dr. Edgar Contreras, or Jonathan Fisher, MD (Miami, FL) or his partner salas these are all affordable doctors.. but you improved from the tummy tuck no more loose skin :)
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Tranzforming4sure
December 11, 2013
The doctor told me I needed another surgery for my love handles, but I wish she would have told me that up front... Maybe i would have thought differently about paying the first 7,000 for the tummy tuck.... Yes now I feel like I need another surgery... I'm considering going to the DR
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DatSCurve
December 11, 2013
She should have pulled ur stomach muscles much tighter and lipoed ur waist. Therby bringin out ur tiny waist.
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Upgrdme
December 11, 2013
I make the same suggestion as currensydiva! You do look fantastic boo, but you get more transformation for your dollar traveling abroad. Good luck whatever you choose!
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Tranzforming4sure
December 18, 2013
Yes I'm thinking about going over but have to keep researching first....
UPDATED FROM Tranzforming4sure
2 months post

Looked better at 4 weeks than I do now at 7 weeks

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Tranzforming4sureDecember 11, 2013
My concern also is the fact that I looked better at 4 weeks post op then I look now at 7 weeks ... Don't understand why if swelling is going down.... My results are getting worse

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UPDATED FROM Tranzforming4sure
2 months post

Before and after

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ExTheFlab
December 11, 2013
I can def tell the difference. Congrats on your weight loss also!
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Tranzforming4sure
December 11, 2013
Ok I have a white binder they gave me but I started wearing my other one because it is tighter than the one they gave me.... But maybe I should switch back
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Ms.nina
December 11, 2013
Look @ faja on the web or even the gurls on here they show wut there wearing ryte Afta sx I think this will help shape better.. Do u plan on goin to dr I'm goin n feb
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Tranzforming4sure
December 12, 2013
I really want to go still bed my back and arms done and wouldn't mind a butt.... Looking for doctors in dr now...
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Ms.nina
December 12, 2013
Yea if go can u go n feb soo ull b gud by summer
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