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Liposuction of the Abdomen for Fat Transfer to Breast. San Diego, CA

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40yr old Fit mom of 4. 5'5 130 lbs 8days post op....

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calimom4
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40yr old Fit mom of 4. 5'5 130 lbs 8days post op. Liposuction of upper lower abdomen, flanks & Fat transfer to breast on top of 700cc silicone hp implants. I gained 8-10 lbs for the transfer. The transfer was needed for the rippling in the center and also for more coverage over the implant. This was needed to repair low body fat in the chest area and also the implant after working out my chest to much didnt cover the implant. Plus its a large implant as well.
The Implants were covered with 150cc on each side. They took over 1300 of fat from all areas. The Dr took every little bit I had. Which is fantastic, but does anyone know how much fat should I expect to keep in my breast? I'm totally flat on my abdomen but, I have lumpy hard areas on my abdomen as wel. Is this normal? Can I do anything to help with this? How long is recovery/pain? How long for taking meds for this? I still hurt pretty bad, but trying not to be a baby. When can I start back to the gym/cardio?
I hope some one has answers. Ive been through a lot this past year with cosmetic procedures and Im ready to just be healed up :) I will be posting pics of my progress..

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Doctor Ron Soltero La jolla California Wrong breast implant sizes, botched lipo the abdomen and horrible scarring behind my ear. Pictures tell the story. I'm going on 4 years later of trying to fix everything, as well as tens of thousands of dollars in surgery fees and pain. I can't tell you how much time off work and time lost with social events and family. It took me time to leave this review because I was unsure how to deal with everything. This has been a physical and mental battle. I am going in for my last surgery in 10 days. The final one after years of what seems like forever since I was literally botched. But I am grateful another dr has fixed some of Dr Solteros mistakes and I just now feel comfortable in my own skin again. Revised scars from face lift. A complete full tummy tuck do to severe botched lipo of abdomen/transfer, and a breast revision to get me back to the size before Dr soltero gave me two breast augmentations in less than 6 months due to bad implant judgment. He had placed 700cc thinking my previous implants were larger when they weren’t. He should've placed much smaller ones in, this resulting in 2 surgerys from him (just on the breast, not to count the others surgerys) and now a 3rd in 10 days to get the correct size. all this leaving me with more scars but I'm just wanting to get past it.. I feel like I have a little ptsd from plastic surgery now or something...

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January 17, 2016

Welcome to the community.  Have you tried firmly massaging the lumpy areas?  That usually helps.....

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August 24, 2016
Yes I have done massage. I have done everything I possibly can do.. It doesn't help. I've been told that the fat should have never been removed because I didn't have much there in the first place. I am now left with the loose skin. In turn causing lumps and bumps.
August 24, 2016
Same thing happened to me, go look at my picks, No amount of massage will fix that. I've been dealing with it for 8 years. Apparently if you are thin, it's more likely to come out lumpy. I didn't have a 6 pack like you, but weighed 117 lbs, and 5'2", Just a pooch. I considered cool scupling, but read thingsof it, just scared to try anything now. Sorry this happened to you, Drs should tell people, lipo is for heavier people.
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September 12, 2016
Thank you for your comment. I have seen 3 PS in which they have all suggested a Tummy Tuck. unfortunately it looks like this is the best option. Best of luck to you. I'm sorry we are both dealing with this horrible issue
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November 26, 2016
Oh hon I am so sorry this happened to you. I hope you have had some resolution by now. I do know just how you feel, because this is exactly what happened to me. Except I had fat transferred to my face not breasts. I was not only disfigured on my belly which was fit and toned,,, I was so horrifically over done to my face, I did not want to leave the house for years! Read my review on if fat grafting is worth it. I hope yours was swelling and is looking better by now.
November 27, 2016
Go for lymphatic drainage massage they really help and also do it after a shower every day with creAm it takes like 3-4 months for the skin to rally heal .
UPDATED FROM calimom4
7 months post

fat transfer from abdomen to breast

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After this surgery the implants were way to big for my frame and pockets. Apparently the old implants he took out were a lot smaller than he thought @ 480cc overfill, although he had my chart from my old doctor. Not sure how that happened.. regardless that would not put the new 700cc implants at the same size as the originals with just a little fuller look on top. They were much bigger!

The 700cc implants were coming out from under the muscle. They also had a lot of rippling. As well I had a facelift at the same time do to the fact that the lipo he did 6 months prior to that did nothing. (the neck lipo is how I came to this doctor. Surgery #1) He said I needed a lift 6 months after the neck lipo, so a lift is what I did along with a needed Breast augmentation#2.. another revision another paid surgery,,, and was dealing with it all.

Doctor suggested a fat transfer to cover up the areas effected by the way to big implants. So I was booked for surgery #3. That didn't work at all, and was a total waste of money and time. I was in a lot of pain. They were also heavy and pulling in the center of my chest and on my neck.
Doctor set up another surgery#4 to replace the 700cc. I was to pay for it with a 10% discount. We decided to take them out and replace them with 580 uhp silicone. (a much better fit to the original ones taken out)
He also suggested a breast lift. I was very concerned about the lift since I never needed one before. These had only been in less than 6 months. As well the price in surgery was about another 5,000 on top of the other cost.
I decided against the lift. (Ends up it was unneeded thank god, and I'm grateful I didn't do that on top of everything else)...

After surgery #4 "the girls" were back on track and doing better, However I was then booked for yet another surgery, surgery #5 for a lipo revision of my stomach from where he took the fat transfer out in the first place for the 700cc cover up to be paid for with 10% discount.

I had horrible lumps and waves from where I once had a great looking 6 pack and no loose skin. I gained about 8lbs to have the fat available for the transfer to my breast but my tummy looked great. I was told after this surgery my tummy would be smooth again because he would use a nice technique and small cannula.
I started healing, however I lumps and waves and pain back.. uggg the nightmare started to get out of control and that surgery did nothing and was a total waist of money...

Fast forward to now looking at surgery #6 and major depression... my stomach is in horrible shape from the unneeded lipo fat transfer. Lumps and bumps and waves Its awful!!.
I have paid for each surgery, starting with just the lipo under my chin that then turned into a facelift, that turned into the breast augmentations to the many lipo revision surgeries that have turned into now needing a mini tummy tuck..
I'm tapped out financially after paying for every surgeries. Physically I'm drained from all the surgeries, and the need for wanting my body back. Emotionally the stress, and sadness is overwhelming .
I'm looking into a loan at this point. I think I probably do need a mini tummy tuck now, although I didn't before..
I am seeking second and third opinions.
The Facelift with this Doctor went okay. I'm not happy with the scarring which even he agreed was harsh. He gave me injections in the scars at this last visit where we discussed this now needed mini tummy tuck.
Had I not had all this other stuff going on, I would be more concerned about that to.
I like the doctor as a person, but he hasn't listened to me and has blown off my concerns in short visits.
I can't just take 6months and years off of my life for constant revisions. He told me in a less than a 5 min appointment that he would see me in a few months to see me about my tummy tuck. This after I went through countless surgeries and downtime. Like I was going to be back for service on a car or something. In that moment I was breaking inside...
I hate to talk badly about anyone but I feel super emotional and upset over all of this. I feel I have no emotional support from the doctor. I feel that when my life has actually physically changed and the doctor is smiling, running off to the next client and I'm about in tears, I get a sense of I'm not important, and Its a horrible feeling...
I feel I have spent SO much money for a less than happy outcome. Worse off than where I started with my stomach, and unable to wear a bathing suit or want my husband to see me.
Making other arrangements for our annual vacation because it is on a tropical beach.
When my stomach was something I took much pride in. What am I supposed to do?
At what point does a Dr not charge you for revisions? At what point does a Doctor say he's going to fix this for you because he cares for you, and you need a good result, because you have already gave him all your money.. Or at what point does a doctor say he just cant do the job or follow through?? As far as the staff and nurses go they were all very wonderful and caring...

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August 26, 2016
I had a terrible liposuction done in Mexico in 2009 my skin eas hanging and i had lots of ripples when i got back to the states after 6 months i we t to see Dr Eugene in California, he suggested a fat transfer ir he said i could gain about 25 lbs and lose them again, I did not have enough money for the revised surgery so I have gained 25 lbs and lose them twice! The journey has been very hard but my stomach looks way better email me and I would send you some pics, Dr Eugene is very honest and he gave me the best advice ever, i was also very sad with my stomach otherwise google Tara Reed's plastic surgeon he's in Beverly Hills he revised her lipo after her bad lipo but it eont cos tou less than 15k esmy77@hotmail.com
August 29, 2016
I am soooo sorry you went through this. Drs. can be "nice" but that doesn't mean skilled. I really feel for you here. In my opinion, you would do well to seek other opinions from board certified and reputable surgeons. It looks like this doc was just setting you up for more surgery over and over. Like he was staring at $$$ signs. Please don't go back to him. Request copies of every surgical event and office visit (for possible suit later). I would advise not discussing with your new docs how you are going to or might be suing the other doc. They don't like that word. Just ask if they can revise you, and sit back and listen. I wish you the best and God's grace.
August 30, 2016
If you have scars, bigger than you want, and the dr. thinks they are harsh, I wouldn't go back to him. I'm with Twilight.
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September 29, 2016
Thank you so much for your comments. They are much appreciated.. I have found a plastic surgeon who will do a tummy tuck on October 20th. This has become my only option at this point. I saw four board certified plastic surgeons before I picked the best of the best. I will not be going back to the other surgeon for a revision. I have started a new review on my new journey.. I pay that this new Dr is the very best he really seems to be..
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September 29, 2016
Pray^
UPDATED FROM calimom4
7 months post

Before fat transfer/lipo I had a 6 pack after I'm dealing with a nightmare. Read last update for details.

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Before and after pics to last update. I had troubles up loading pics. I had a nice looking tummy until I went through all this..

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August 21, 2016
Oh wow. Only a tummy tuck will resolve this I think. I suffered lipo damage after upper ab lipo. Its so weird as only dented above navel and I was built very similar to you(low body fat) I am so upset the physician didn't advise this could happen. Stupid me the perfectionist as was a model at the time wanted to perfect myself I thought! :( I would give anything to have the little bit of fat back there. I guess I was going for more defined abs....BIG BIG mistake on already thin frames. I have on my list of things now a really weird procedure, a reverse tummy tuck. I will wait til I need a full breast lift however....just stinks as I used to be so proud of my figure in a bikini or half top now I wouldn't dare it! I truly hope we both get resolve. One thing that did help it 50% tho initially was wearing an ab board constructed of foam cut out. It was horrible to wear as sweat so much but it did help. My doctor lost his license to practice in Florida soon after for drugs. I'm very lucky the guy didn't kill me like his other patient(s)!Hang in there!
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August 21, 2016
Thank you for you comment I feel so alone in that I haven't seen much of this problem. I'm sorry that happened to you as well. I hope we both find a procedure that can fix this physically altering problem. It's awful.
August 22, 2016
I know, I'm going on 10 years, "living with it". My heart aches to see your results too. People have no clue the Trauma a bad elective procedure does to one. Besides what is seen with the naked eye and obvious it shreds your esteem, trust and really is a burden mentally as for me I have guilt I even wanted to do a little something extra and actually spent money I didn't have to spare barely to be damaged. Really beyond a mind screw. I do notice that the skinnier I get the better it does look. Many say fat grafting can fix but my goodness, who to trust???
August 22, 2016
And I was dumb enough to do ultherapy to lower face as told not invasive like lipo or surgery.....would hold off a facelift!??? LOL I can certainly say it most certainly made me lose so much neck skin thickness and natural fat reserves(I had very little) I am looking into a lower facelift possibly years sooner, hence why I feel so deeply anguished for you too....sighs....again,who to trust?
August 22, 2016
Hi,
I had a lipo damage on my upper and lower ab just like yours. I went to Dr. Diaco in Tampa FL, Diaco Institute of Plastic Surgery. S. Hyde Park. He was able get mine to a point I can live with it. If you live in Tampa area I would recommend him. It was fat grafting and smooting the ab area. Good luck.
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August 24, 2016
Thank you... I will look into fat grafting
August 24, 2016
I also look like you, for 8 years now, really afraid to try anything else. I wasn't fat, but had a pooch, I was tired of sucking in. I'm 5'2" weighed 118 lbs. Go look at my pics!, Don't anyone use Dr. German Newall, in Houston, Tx.
September 4, 2016
I am so so sorry for what you are going through! Your PS sounds unethical, I would stay very far away from him in the future. I was looking to do a small fat transfer to my breasts when I found your review and I am shocked to read what you have been through and worst of all how your Dr. has been pushing procedure after procedure on to you. I wanted to ask you who it is as I also live in SD but found him through your other posts. So unacceptable, I would post his name here for other women to be warned. You have been through so much these past months, I would let it all settle first and then find the right surgeon to correct your tummy. Makes me so angry to see how what he has done to you and not take any responsibility! Hang in there girl, you will find a solution and a good doctor to get this fixed!
October 17, 2016
Im sorry that you are experiencing such a terrible ordeal. As far as I know, MOST doctors stand by their work and offer FREE REVISIONS, although the anesthesia and facility fees have to be paid out of pocket. I hope that you find someone to fix this for you and that you are eventually feeling something of normalcy. Good luck hun!