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45 Yr Old Getting TT, muscle repair and 360 Lipo - Wanting to Get my Sexy Back!! - Southlake, TX
UPDATED FROM devildogwife
1 year post
15 month update and had “scar revision” surgery on a hard area just above my mons area and to help with hypertrophic scars
$13,475
Well it was a long year from July 2016 to July 2017. Y’all have seen and read about my experience and developing MRSA (staph) infecting in on of the areas. Had to pack it after it was drained.
July of this year went back to have a “scar revision “ to remove a hard area (turns out it was caused by some infected internal stitches.... ???? ) and try and get the hypertrophic scars to decrease as I went through many steroid injections. After surgery, was hoping he would have cut a little further down to remove two hypertrophic scars on the main incision but nope. He did cut out the scarring that was caused by the too tight compression garment on my belly button area and side. I have quite a bit of loose skin on both sides of my hips that I think could have been pulled tighter.
Now I’m hoping to find. Dermatologist who can help with the scars and to help lighten the coloring.
It’s been a long process.
July of this year went back to have a “scar revision “ to remove a hard area (turns out it was caused by some infected internal stitches.... ???? ) and try and get the hypertrophic scars to decrease as I went through many steroid injections. After surgery, was hoping he would have cut a little further down to remove two hypertrophic scars on the main incision but nope. He did cut out the scarring that was caused by the too tight compression garment on my belly button area and side. I have quite a bit of loose skin on both sides of my hips that I think could have been pulled tighter.
Now I’m hoping to find. Dermatologist who can help with the scars and to help lighten the coloring.
It’s been a long process.
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UPDATED FROM devildogwife
3 months post
Way past due update!!!
Hi everyone. I haven't been good about posting. Been crazy since my father passed, started back to work and trying to help take care of mom
Well, I hate the scarring that was caused from the initial compression garment but it does look better than it did. Have to wait a year before we see what can be done. Love that I don't have the scar around my belly button but hate the scar running down it due to the initial problems
Does anyone else have hardness still where your mons area is? Mine gets hard and swollen along with my upper belly area!
Well, I hate the scarring that was caused from the initial compression garment but it does look better than it did. Have to wait a year before we see what can be done. Love that I don't have the scar around my belly button but hate the scar running down it due to the initial problems
Does anyone else have hardness still where your mons area is? Mine gets hard and swollen along with my upper belly area!
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oneday1981
October 7, 2016
Your new photos look great!
devildogwife
October 7, 2016
Thanks. I can't wait for all the swelling to stop being crazy one day to next!! Lol
NYChick124
October 8, 2016
Looking better and better!! I have this stupid tape blisters it's driving me insane I have to get rid of it by end of this month for my trip. I still have swelling lower part of my belly not too hard though.. I'm getting the itches a lot around my arms and around my stomach area trying not to scratch..
October 9, 2016
I read through your posts, and know that your recovery has been beyond challenging. But I wanted to tell you that even with the scarring, you look great, and the contour of your tummy tuck is fabulous. You and hubby have done a fabulous job with massaging the folds. Stay strong, and keep up the great work:-)
October 9, 2016
You are so seeet. Thank you. It's been a long journey in just the short 3 months.
I am hopeful that as more time passes that things will improve more even though it's frustrating at times. My hubby has been wonderful thru all of this.
I am hopeful that as more time passes that things will improve more even though it's frustrating at times. My hubby has been wonderful thru all of this.
October 13, 2016
Hi girl you look great and in answer to you question YES and its been 5 months today for me my belly around my belly button is so hard Mons too just in past few days but I think that's from how tight I have my cg wrapped the tighter the better it does seem to help..
November 5, 2017
Anymore updates? Do you still suggest dr. V I’m scheduled for January I’m so scared now
November 5, 2017
Hi. I’ve had many issues since my tummy tuck and 360 lipo. I had a scar revision in July of this year due to a hard area by my mons scar area. When they went in they found an infection around some internal stitches. They removed it and I was on some various antibiotics. I wish he had done a longer scar revision as I had some hypertrophic scars that could have been removed.
I wish that they had taken more skin around my hips where the end of the scars are.
I am sure I was his “problem” patient as I was seeing him for over a year from the initial surgery due to many complications (starting with being fitted with a too small garment after surgery that caused many scars I should not of had) getting a staph infection in one area. Scar revision was not easy either.
Dr V was patient and was accommodating. He does care about his patients.
I wish that they had taken more skin around my hips where the end of the scars are.
I am sure I was his “problem” patient as I was seeing him for over a year from the initial surgery due to many complications (starting with being fitted with a too small garment after surgery that caused many scars I should not of had) getting a staph infection in one area. Scar revision was not easy either.
Dr V was patient and was accommodating. He does care about his patients.
November 5, 2017
Yes but would you still pick him if you had to do it all again? Omg I read literally every single word including every comment of your story. This was so long a horrific pain for you. I am so sorry! I’m unsure if I should go with him now or dr. Heisten. Gosh you are so brave . Thank you for this input. But please should I look else where? Are they willing to fix this problem or make it better somehow for you?
November 6, 2017
Honestly I don’t think I would. His bedside manner and his caring personality is wonderful. He let me know that he would do what needed to be done to make it right.
However I keep wondering even today how I got the staph (MRSA) infection and why would my internal stitches get infected. I had to stay on top of things as we know our bodies best.
When I had the scar revision (which really was to remove the hard area ) I wish more was done but he did cut out the hypertrophic scars on my side and now they are more like scars. he didn’t charge me his fee but I had to pay for the surgical center and anesthesia (which I really couldn’t afford but needed to get it done).
You have to pick what feels right to you.
I will post some pics later tonight of where I am now after the second surgery I had in July of this year
However I keep wondering even today how I got the staph (MRSA) infection and why would my internal stitches get infected. I had to stay on top of things as we know our bodies best.
When I had the scar revision (which really was to remove the hard area ) I wish more was done but he did cut out the hypertrophic scars on my side and now they are more like scars. he didn’t charge me his fee but I had to pay for the surgical center and anesthesia (which I really couldn’t afford but needed to get it done).
You have to pick what feels right to you.
I will post some pics later tonight of where I am now after the second surgery I had in July of this year
November 6, 2017
I’ve been though a lot more than others from what I can tell. I hope that you can make a good decision based on what you know and all info you’ve researched.
Don’t let price sway you either.
You have to feel comfortable with the doctor.
Keep me posted.
November 6, 2017
I sure will keep you posted and please do the same for all
Of us following your story. I’m waiting for your photos tonight to see the progress and I sure pray he makes you feel comfortable in your own skin
November 6, 2017
Thank you. He has done all that he is going to do. I’m going to find a dermatologist to try and get the hypertrophic scars decreased and discoloration lightened as much as possible. I plan on getting a tattoo to cove up as much as possible.
UPDATED FROM devildogwife
2 months post
Long overdue update????
Well this Thursday will be 8 weeks since surgery. It's been a tough ride. I have such hard scar tissue from the folds and blisters. I feel lopsided. ????.
I started seeing a massage therapist hoping to break down some of the scar tissue. Where my 4 drains were its still sore and you can feel where the tubes were.
I started seeing a massage therapist hoping to break down some of the scar tissue. Where my 4 drains were its still sore and you can feel where the tubes were.
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September 13, 2016
Hey looking sooooo much better !! The way it look in the picture it looks like it's healing good. I see the hour glass shape! Seriously looking good!
September 14, 2016
Awe thank you. I saw the PS today. He said it was the worst fold he'd ever seen but looking better. All due to my hubby doing the massages.
I will start endermology Friday. Hoping it helps
I will start endermology Friday. Hoping it helps
September 13, 2016
You look great! Sorry the journey had been hard. But I can see great results already, should only get better!
September 14, 2016
I am keeping my fingers crossed. Saw PS today said will take time. Starting endermology on Friday. Hope it helps too.
I am very self conscious because of the fold and scarring.
I am very self conscious because of the fold and scarring.
September 14, 2016
You are looking much better!!! Sray strong as this too shall pass and I hope it passes quickly.
September 14, 2016
September 14, 2016
Wow looking much much better !
September 14, 2016
Hey girl!! Dr V has been really patient with me and said that in a year if things aren't all smoothed out he will make sure it gets done.
September 15, 2016
I just posted new pic of me (kinda nude ones) but my scars are looking so much better now..
September 14, 2016
You're looking good!
September 14, 2016
Thanks a bunch. It's still a long road ahead but I'm trying to stay optimistic
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