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34yrs old, 5ft2, 101lb, mother of two (4&2), TT with muscle repair
UPDATED FROM tamarindbaby
19 days post
An update and closeup shots!
tamarindbabyAugust 5, 2015
WORTH IT$10,000
Life is pretty much back to normal, although I have only been to the gym once so far post-Op, and only dared do gentle cycling and rowing!
The swelling has eased up considerably, and I've stopped wearing compression garment for the past 5-6 nights as my skin has been reacting to the heat and friction etc from constant binder use.
I've found a really good corset from Modcloth for day use, it's mesh material so light and breathable, yet sturdy as fully boned. Only thing is it's non adjustable, so you need to know your size well. Best of all, it's cheap! US$34.90 on sale now!
Unfortunately the dog ears on my incision ends looks quite horrible, and I still have marks/scars from the skin reaction to the steritape and bandage adhesives. Patience, patience! There's still a patch of wrinkly skin below my belly button, and there's a tiny fold/dog ear on the vertical incision just below the BB. My close up shots are a little nasty, but I thought I should provide for others to understand better.
The swelling has eased up considerably, and I've stopped wearing compression garment for the past 5-6 nights as my skin has been reacting to the heat and friction etc from constant binder use.
I've found a really good corset from Modcloth for day use, it's mesh material so light and breathable, yet sturdy as fully boned. Only thing is it's non adjustable, so you need to know your size well. Best of all, it's cheap! US$34.90 on sale now!
Unfortunately the dog ears on my incision ends looks quite horrible, and I still have marks/scars from the skin reaction to the steritape and bandage adhesives. Patience, patience! There's still a patch of wrinkly skin below my belly button, and there's a tiny fold/dog ear on the vertical incision just below the BB. My close up shots are a little nasty, but I thought I should provide for others to understand better.
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July 28, 2015
You're looking good. Can't even see the stretch marks
August 5, 2015
Thanks! :) I'll post some close ups in a bit to show everyone what I mean though!
July 29, 2015
Looking at this picture by itself I don't even know what you are talking about. I don't see any wrinkles lol. You should also take into consideration that you do have the binder or compression garment on so it tends to leaving markings.
August 5, 2015
Thanks! Haha, unfortunately they are there! I will take post some close ups in a while!
UPDATED FROM tamarindbaby
12 days post
Photo update
tamarindbabyJuly 28, 2015
Forgot to add the before after shot
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July 29, 2015
It may not be the exact result you wanted and I don't blame you but from the outside looking in you look fantastic. It is your body so you will be more critical but again I think you look great! And as we all know as time goes on the results will only get better
August 5, 2015
Thanks May! Yes, I do agree we tend to be more critical of ourselves... And the doctor did say to be patient and give up to a year for things to settle. I suppose there's also the possibility of dog ear revision of it really becomes a big issue, but for now I'm ok! :)
August 3, 2015
Hi Tamarindbaby,
what cause the dog ear scar ? due to incision technique or ? and how is your recovery like now ? I have just called up Dr Wong Saw Yeen for a phone consultation. His charges seems affordable. After doing extensive research for Tummy Tuck in Thailand, Dr Wong charges makes me has second thoughts about having it done in Thailand
what cause the dog ear scar ? due to incision technique or ? and how is your recovery like now ? I have just called up Dr Wong Saw Yeen for a phone consultation. His charges seems affordable. After doing extensive research for Tummy Tuck in Thailand, Dr Wong charges makes me has second thoughts about having it done in Thailand
August 5, 2015
From what I've read here, it seems like dog ears happen when the incision is a little too short for the amount of skin removed? So there's like puckering/gathering when the incison is sewn back together... Does that make sense? Seems to me the ladies here with longer incisions that go almost all across the front torso have less issues with dog ears.
August 5, 2015
i see .. i just called up Dr Wong Saw Yeen & the nurse who picked up the phone told me honestly that he has not done any Tummy Tuck surgery this year in 2015 nor in 2014 because he is semi retire .. Now i'm concern whether i should consult him .. your advice ?
August 20, 2015
I'd suggest going with someone who is in regular practice? My worry is that with these older doctors, while they may have years of prior experience, they may be retiring due to age/poorer eyesight/less steady hands... All of which don't give me a lot of confidence given you need precise handiwork and a good eye?
August 20, 2015
Yap.. Agree with you .. Hence i'm dropping Dr Wong & focusing on Bangkok surgeons now ..
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Do you find the incision low enough ? I actually contemplated Dr Fong, but it seems to me that the incision seems a little high in his case ? And also, you have a vertical scar to the belly button as well ?
as for your vertical scar, most people would have to remove 2 triangles of skin isn't it ? i consulted Dr Leslie Kuek as well as Dr Chartchai in Bangkok, both seems very very experienced & told me about the possibility of a vertical scar from my belly button to the horizontal scar.
I'm exploring my options to Bangkok now as i realized Singapore Surgeons do not seems to get exposed to many cases of such kinds in Singapore due to the high cost. Do you think in your opinion that it's wise to go overseas for such surgery ?
It has been 9 months after your surgery. May I know how does your tummy look now? Can you share some pictures and comments pls?
I did a TT+MR last August and the results are not good. My waistline is actually slightly bigger than before and still have some loose skin.