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Thigh Lift and Arm Lift--stage II Lipedema - San Antonio, TX
UPDATED FROM tootie55
8 months post
6 month update
tootie55August 21, 2018
WORTH IT$8,000
Finally a 6 month update and pictures! Swelling is completely gone which brings back some of the unevenness in my legs, but the improvement is incredible. I wore shorts and dresses this summer for the first time in years and years! So exciting! The redness is going down—not gone but it gets better and better each week.
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2 months post
8 weeks post
tootie55February 22, 2018
Today I'm at 8 weeks post op. My arms are healing beautifully--see pictures. Legs are good except for the bottom of each incision--the stitches at the end must have been bunched up and there is thickening of the scar there. I had a cortisone injection to help settle down the thickening--hoping this smooths things out as the rest of the incision is looking really good. Still using the silicone on the incisions--dermatologist said scar remodeling goes on for a year so the longer I can keep putting on silicone strips, the better the outcome. I can definitely tell that the silicone is speeding up the healing. See pictures. I'll post complete lower body pictures at 3 months.
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February 24, 2018
You’re looking fabulous! The thigh lift is my next procedure I had an arm lift on Monday & they’re feeling ok. Still wrapped in bandages with drains. Congratulations on your progress!
February 24, 2018
Thank you! Best of luck to you. Feel free to ask me any questions you have.
February 24, 2018
Thanks! My thigh lift will be 6 mos out. I had lipo with my arm lift on Monday to prep for the thigh lift. Are you still wearing compression garments?
February 25, 2018
I have silicone strips on my arms and compression sleeves on most of the time. I was religious about it with my arms until about 6 weeks out. Now, I wear the compression when I'm home and often at night. As for my legs, I have silicone strips on those and I am in snug tights all the time. I wear them under my pants. I purchased a pair from Lululemon that are extra compression (not cheap, though) and a pair of Zella brand from Nordstrom. I got sick of the true compression garment--I was always hiking up the legs and the waist. I switched to the compression tights at 6 weeks. I plan on continuing to wear those for another couple of weeks. I don't have a lot of swelling but if it starts up I will wear them longer for sure.
February 26, 2018
The silicon tape really makes a difference. I used it on my TT scar & it healed really flat. I was hoping to find good compression leggings that don’t have to be worn under regular leggings or pants. I stand all day at work, so I’m sure the extra support will feel much better & control swelling. Thanks so much for your help!
February 26, 2018
If you search on 'compression leggings' you may find what you are looking for. I think you are stating that you can wear a legging to work? Unfortunately I don't have that luxury so am in a double-layer which would definitely be more comfortable--but I'm getting used to it. In searching for some options I came across a number of appealing leggings... Athleta has one, Underarmor has a few.
February 26, 2018
Yes, I’ve looked. Probably jumping the gun, as my surgeon takes care of providing or recommending garments. Wearing compression things is short term in the scheme of things.
February 26, 2018
You look GREAT and as a fellow Texan (or at least someone who lives near San Antonio) it is wonderful to hear that there is such a qualified and skilled surgeon nearby. Thank you for sharing and can't wait to see your next round of pictures!!
February 26, 2018
Thank you! You are very fortunate to live so close to a great doctor and hospital!
March 26, 2018
I’m hoping to see Dr. Fisher for a consultation soon for lipo and thigh lift. I’m from Michigan and hope to recover there in our fifth wheel...Do you have any swelling in your ankles at this point?
March 26, 2018
I have a very slight swelling on one side of my left ankle but it’s been there for quite awhile so
I’m not really sure if it’s from the debulking that was done last year, or the thigh lift. I stuck to a high protein low sodium diet after the thigh lift and that helped a lot. I also spent loads of tome with my legs elevated. I did not have the awful swelling some folks have.
I’m not really sure if it’s from the debulking that was done last year, or the thigh lift. I stuck to a high protein low sodium diet after the thigh lift and that helped a lot. I also spent loads of tome with my legs elevated. I did not have the awful swelling some folks have.
July 1, 2018
Wow your results are great! Did dr fisher reconfirm the lipedema diagnosis? My legs look a lot like yours and internet strangers who aren’t doctors keep telling me I have edema. I mentioned to my family doctor but he did not seem to think so. I’m curious how your legs have healed in the months past your last post too. Congratulations on your new legs and arms!
July 2, 2018
Hi--Thanks!!! Dr. Amron in California made the diagnosis--stage II lipedema--he did the debulking. The before pictures are AFTER the debulking. Dr. Fisher got rid of all of the extra skin and did a bit of contouring. I will be posting updated pictures in the next week. I believe this disease is misunderstood by most doctors and have found that there seem to only be a handful across the country who have a handle on this.
July 2, 2018
I don't really have before pictures (before debulking).... never asked for Dr. Amron's pic's but suffice to see it was bad and my legs were much larger. As mentioned the AFTER pictures are after the debulking--and significant weight loss as well. I hope this helps. I'll be posting pictures next week.
July 2, 2018
I understand. That helps. Thanks for your replies, I appreciate it. I can’t wait to see your updated pictures!
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30 days post
Day 30
tootie55January 27, 2018
Hi--Just passed the 4 week mark. Including some scar pictures--both arms and legs. These were taken today. Seems to be healing okay. Arms better than legs. Flattening out for sure. Will reapply scar therapy tomorrow after giving things a rest for the day.
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February 11, 2018
How are you doing now?
February 18, 2018
Doing well--arms healing nicely. Legs are slower. Bummed that the bottom of the leg incisions are raised--seems there is tension there. I'll post some pictures in the next few days.
February 19, 2018
I must say that you look really good and Dr Fisher did an excellent job. So happy for you. I've thought about having him do body sculpting on my because he does such excellent work. Do you mind my asking how old you are?
February 26, 2018
Wow! That’s great! I’m 55 and was a bit concerned about the skin sagging issue. Again you look great!
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