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Tummy Tuck 12/19/2012 - Seattle, WA. Two Year update
UPDATED FROM The New and Improved Me
2 years post
2 years, a scar revision, and dermatologist visit later
WORTH IT$11,004
It's nearly 2 years since I had my tummy tuck. This wasn't an easy process. The results were fine but scar around my belly button and where my old belly button was (where there was tension) is still concerning. Dr. Salemy tried to help and gave me steroid injections, which helped some but then recommended to me to Dr. Rogers in September. I wasn't able to get into to her until today because she was booked. She looked at me for a minute then referred me to someone else (Dr. Diana Chiu) and said she doesn't have the equipment and recommended that I do a V-beam laser with Dr. Chiu and said it could be a 40% improvement. Uhg! After paying for a tummy tuck 2 years ago, I fear anyone seeing my stomach because of the ugly red scar. I've been going to a trainer twice a week and have definition, but I am afraid my shirt will come up and my scar will be seen if I squat, reach for something at times, etc. Now I need to make another appointment with someone else for a possible 40% improvement. I'm so sad that it won't get much better - I just want this to be done! The scars are a distraction and my husband has noticed that it bothers me and makes me self-conscience.
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UPDATED FROM The New and Improved Me
1 year post
1 Year, 1 month update
Things are going well 1 year, 1 month later. I had my scar revision and lipo October 30th so I am weaning off the compression garment for nights. My scar around my belly button and from revision are red, but I am using silicone strips and bio oil.
I'm working out with a trainer twice a week plus yoga on my own. I'm seeing definition where I didn't before which is good.
I'm working out with a trainer twice a week plus yoga on my own. I'm seeing definition where I didn't before which is good.
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Melisrw78
January 19, 2014
Happy to hear your on the mend :) if your like me than I'm sure your ready for this recovery to be over with. I think I'm gonna need a revision. I think I have a seroma that was missed and last week I swelled up so much I could barely move. Work those abs sister :)
UPDATED FROM The New and Improved Me
11 months post
Update
I had my lipo above belly button and scar revision 2 weeks ago and I am now almost 11 months post TT. I love not seeing a belly button bulge and seeing a little thinner scar.
Dr. S was so great. I feel like he's been there for me all the way and listened to me with my many questions. (I make a list of questions every time - usually typed and bullet pointed. :) As a business professional, it's how I go through the many things in my head and make decisions!) I am so happy to see a flatter tummy and feel like I've had great support all the way.
Dr. S was so great. I feel like he's been there for me all the way and listened to me with my many questions. (I make a list of questions every time - usually typed and bullet pointed. :) As a business professional, it's how I go through the many things in my head and make decisions!) I am so happy to see a flatter tummy and feel like I've had great support all the way.
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