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1 yr later! My mommy makeover story from Michigan

Name: 1 yr later! My mommy makeover story from Michigan
Item: Dr Charles Mok
Rating: 4
Author: naildivaTammy2

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3 weeks post op today! It has gone by so fast, and...

naildivaTammy2April 15, 2013

$13,500

3 weeks post op today! It has gone by so fast, and yet so slow... Today is a good day :0) my swelling is going down slowly, but I still feel "fat". I accomplished a couple loads of laundry (washing, drying, folding, and putting away)! Dishes are done, and counters are spotless. Now I'm taking a little break before I go on an outing this afternoon.

This whole process has been way more emotional than I planned, SO BE PREPARED!

Healing is a lot of work especially when you're used to being independent and taking care of the house, kids, husband and work!
I'm having a few issues. #1- my scar looks terrible! I have ugly ripples and wrinkles and swelling! Ughhhh... The swelling :0( my PS says that it will smooth out as the swelling goes down, but I'm not sure I believe him. All of the TT pictures I have looked at, and stories I have read, none of which have I seen or heard of this problem. Everyone brags how smooth their scar feels! Maybe in the end I will have a good outcome...

#2- one breast is significantly higher than the other!!! Aaaaaahhhhhhh!!! It's like the fears I had before surgery are reigning true! My right breast seems to be settling nicely into its pocket (looking great actually), but my left one is still "riding high". I sure hope they even out. I have been doing all that I'm told by my PS, so I don't think it's because of anything I've done wrong. This really worries me because my mom had the same thing happen with her first BA!!! It never did drop, and then she ended up with a defective implant on the other side and had them redone a couple years later. I don't wanna do surgery again!

#3- I have a fairly large gap between my boobs. I know that "bras create cleavage" but, I feel like with the size implant I got (500cc high profile silicone) they should be closer than they are! I don't know, maybe I'm being over critical and too much of a perfectionist, but I wanna feel good about my results. I know it's way better than I was, but I'm still struggling.
Has anyone else had these issues? I need friends to help me thru this. Thanks and good luck to all you mommy makeovers!

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Dr Charles Mok

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Dr Mok is NOT board certified!!! He works alongside other highly qualified surgeons and is qualified himself. Although he can be very charming, he does not have a good bedside manner. Allure Medical Spa is a beautiful facility, and the staff are all wonderful, but Dr. Mok is not someone I would ever recommend.

Replies (3)

essentiallc

April 16, 2013

I am also from MI and have my procedure scheduled on Friday. I am so scared. I think your photos look great. What size bra where you before surgery? I went with 400cc and am hoping to be a small D.... keep me posted on your recovery.

naildivaTammy2

April 17, 2013

Thanks! I was a deflated 34 B and I'm not sure but I'm guessing I'm a 34 D now! Yayyyy!!! It's exactly the size I wanted, now they just need to fall in the right spot... Good luck with everything :0) u will do great, and just remember "pain is only temporary"

Am I ready for this

April 16, 2013

My 3 rd week was the worst for emotions. I think everyone's scars look different on here. Are you putting anything on them? My dr. Said no scar creams or vit e oil only to keep them covered with the 3m gentle medical tape. I'm trying it for now. I would keep on my ps about the left breast being higher I know everyone says one will settle before the other so be patient. I was cleared for spankx at 2 weeks and feel like I can't let go of my cg, I feel like my tummy is bigger now than post op..... We will get thru it we just need to be patient.. Good luck to u!

naildivaTammy2

April 17, 2013

Right now I'm just rubbing cocoa butter on the scar. I'm planning on using the silicone strips too... I was also cleared to wear Spankx at 2 weeks, and I love them! They are actually tighter fitting than my original garment so I feel more supported. How many weeks PO are u? My PS called yesterday and made me eel wayyyyy better about my breast. He said I should just keep working it down and if I'm not happy when I go back in 3 months, he will revise for free. But, I have to say it has dropped more in the last 2 days... Feeling more confident :0) thank you!

Am I ready for this

April 17, 2013

I'm 4 weeks PO today, I wear the spanx but sometimes wear the cg for extra support. I've noticed the last week or so when I don't wear it my back starts to hurt. I at try the silicone as well. Keep me posted.

soulnik13

April 17, 2013

Hang in there girly. Easy for me to say, but I think your tummy looks really good. I hope your breasts settle soon so you can feel some relief. Even though I see your concerns, I feel like what you're going though is common with newbie boobs. Take care! Rest!

naildivaTammy2

April 17, 2013

Thank you :0) it's so surreal to look at my belly with NO STRETCHMARKS!!! Loving it, but hating the waiting and healing game...

UPDATED FROM naildivaTammy2

3 weeks 2 days... I can't believe the difference...

naildivaTammy2April 17, 2013

3 weeks 2 days...
I can't believe the difference a day or two can make! My left breast is dropping!!! YAYYYYYYY :0D they both have really softened up too! I'm excited for my 4 week mark...
Ill post a new pic later today.

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Kristicat

April 17, 2013

My friend just had her boobs done in August and had a similar concern about hers being far apart. When she mentioned to the PS he said her rub cage is curved and that's why. She and I were just talking about this today. I hope it gets better for you!

naildivaTammy2

April 17, 2013

Thanks, me too! It does seem to get better every day...

Angie_M

April 17, 2013

I'm glad to hear your left breast is dropping! Thanks so much for sharing. Please keep keeping us updated!

Ashthailand

April 18, 2013

It's looking great. I have the same concerns about my scar. Feel like everyone else has baby smooth scars and mines all jagged but surgeon says it will come good. I guess we just wait now

naildivaTammy2

April 18, 2013

I'm excited to get silicone strips and see what kind of improvement I will reap. Right now I'm massaging cocoa butter in an upward motion to help with the swelling. I think it's helping :0)

UPDATED FROM naildivaTammy2

Tmrw will be four weeks pst op. I'm feeling more...

naildivaTammy2April 21, 2013

Tmrw will be four weeks pst op. I'm feeling more and more discouraged and unhappy about my results :0( I just wanted to be perfect... And I feel like I look the same. I asked my PO to send my pre op pics so I could really put it all into perspective, but I still haven't received them. I'm on the verge of tears every time I look down :'0(
I just need to be healed completely, see my full results, and get some good compliments or something...
I'm obsessed with looking thru everyone's pics and comparing their results with mine! I love my PO, but idk if I chose the right one, or maybe I didn't make it clear to him the results I was longing for, or maybe my body is never supposed to be what I can feel confident about. I hope I can find some happiness within myself...
I've added a couple before pics.

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Jenyphur

April 21, 2013

Wow, I can see a huge difference from the 2 week photo to the 3 week photo! I think you are looking FANTASTIC!!!!