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At 53 and 5'11'', It is Finally Time for Me- Full TT, BA, Lipo - Saint Louis, MO

UPDATED FROM TrueSelf15
7 months post

OVERDUE- 6 MOS PO UPDATE (Feburary Photos)

WORTH IT$15,375
I took all of these photos last month and did not take the opportunity to upload and share my progress at the six month mark....I would welcome folks feedback on the following:
1) Should I have a Scar Revision at my "T-Spot"?
2) As you can see in the pic with the postnote I have more fat on one hip than the other- it is noticeably in yoga pants and certain one piece bathsuits- thoughts on what I should do?
3) I think my boobs are too big. I recognize that they match my large frame well but I remain very self conscious that I now have a "rack"- I welcome the honest feedback.

I also have my 7 MOS POST OP PICS -which I will post shortly- time does heal all wounds!

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Richard Kofkoff, MD, FACS (retired)

Richard Kofkoff, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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You look FABULOUS! I think your boobs are great & wouldn't change a thing. Yes, i see the diiference on your left side. Have you discussed with your ps?? What are your options? I dont think a scar revision is necessary. I think your doing great!
Thank you so much for your prompt reply and for zooming in...
I will try and see him this Thursday should his schedule permit
No scar revision? Really?
A revision due to the infection you got on the scar? I don't think it's that drastic that it needs a revision, but that's just me. I think it will continue to improve and fade. However, I know how it is to zoom in on the flaws and want to make it perfect. Let me know how your appt goes this week and what your ps advises.
I think your scar is healing perfectly, I wouldn't do a revision if it were me. But of course that's up to you, I'm a year post TT and mine never got infected and looks like yours. It'll continue fading over time.

By the way you look fabulous!!!
UPDATED FROM TrueSelf15
5 months post

Busted it Out on New Year's Eve!

First time since my surgery that I went all "out"...of course I was out of state and out of my element so I could be free and be the new me!

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Super sexy! Why u wouldn't want 2 dress like this all of the time is beyond me?! Show your body off. You've covered up 2 long & u look really really good. Flaunt that hot body! SERIOUSLY:-)
LOL- I need you as my self-esteem coach! Thank you for that! xox
Anytime! Im being honest though, u really look great!
You look amazing!! I have enjoyed reading your journey. I'm not sure how I have missed it since I am convinced that I have read every single post on this site at least 5 times. Your necrosis site has healed up nicely. Have your boobs changed any in the last couple of months? I agree with bringMYsexybk, wear the cute clothes, you went thru heck to get that body. Plus, we have to represent for all 50 years olds!!
Thank you Tfitz66- ahhh but I was born in 62
Close enough!! Even more reason to feel good. We should at our age.
The new you looks fabulous! Congrats on looking so amazing!
Thank you East2WestGirl! Still getting use to the new me.
You look amazing!
You look great!
Thank you for my early Valentines Day gift
UPDATED FROM TrueSelf15
5 months post

Noodling My New Body in the New Year

Just 5 mos PO and I still have good days and not so good days- I just wish I had my desire back to exercise. It takes all of my effort to get myself in gear. I am also very self-conscious around my friends and my nieces and nephews ( Ages 11-19). I still dress VERY conservatively, actually worse now than before my surgery with the exception of New Year's Eve- I did wear a fab dress and got lots of compliments but I was nervous and uncomfortable- hopefully in time this will pass. My scar is still very red ( I have such fair and sensitive skin) that it hurts to look at it. I have NO regrets at all, just harder than I had anticipated to recover long-term.

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U look great! Breast look good and nice bb. Looks like ur healing well. I'm fair skinned so my incision really show but hopefully with scar treatment and time will fade. I wish I had that stomach with no stretch marks! So jelly!
I had one child and one c-section and THAT prior body to show for it :-((((( You are healing beautifully and in 5 mos even better!
You look FAB! Covering up? WHY on earth are you covering up the improved you. You've gone through way to much for that. The pain, the money, the emotional rollercoaster! That's a lot to go through and you deserve to be happy & show off that hot body! I try to wear my clothes as fitted as possible, not skin tight but def form fitting. I didn't have much of a waist and now that I do, you better believe I want to show it. I hear what your saying bout the recovery and any revisions that may be needed. Everyone recovers differently and some are quick and easy and some not so quick and easy. I have great days, good days and not so good days. It's crazy, but that's what it is. Just go with the flow & celebrate the improved you. You look wonderful!! :-)
Thank you so much for the heart-felt words of encouragement. I went out to dinner last night with good friends and I was a nervous wreck!! I know they are zooming in but wouldn't come right out and ask me ....so may be in time I will acknowledge it, but I have to get more comfortable. I also have to admit that I was judgemental at times in my life when I saw women who had PS and took "the easy route" . Good Lord, what was I thinking!!