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39 Y/o Mom of 2, Want to Go Back to my 20ies Shape - Toronto, ON

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I would like to increase my self esteem since...

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julie_1975
I would like to increase my self esteem since having 2 kids, the 20 y/o body is gone and I want it back. I have procedure in 20 days. Full Tummy tuck and breast augmentation to lift . My husband supports me, my other relatives think it's crazy and that I don't need such thing, some other prefer not to comment. I am not 100% sure. :( . What do i do?????? Is it normal to be doubtful and concerned at the door of the surgery date? Am i doing the right thing? Freaks me out "THE SCARS"!!!!! THE BELLY BUTTOM!!! THE SILICONE IMPLANT!!! Not concerned about healing, having a NICE CUT healing nicely won't be an issue.

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Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C)

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C)

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March 27, 2015
Yes it's completely normal to have doubts! The day of my surgery I was sooo nervous and almost sick to my stomach. I just kept telling myself I was paying thousands of $$$ to have someone completely mutilate my body! Haha. I had an extended TT and breast lift no implants. It's for you not others and that don't have to agree. I had 150 lb weightless and my ps removed 12 lbs of skin. I feel amazing and I'm only 5 weeks PO. The scars?? They heal. You can't even see my breast scars too much. The belly button??? Mine was taking longer to heal and I have read so many horror stories I was so worried but it looks pretty awesome so far. A nice innie belly button. The implant I can't comment on. But it will be worth it and trust me... The doubts are normal. Of course everyone is different and heals different but if you have your husbands support- then amen! Good luck to you! Keep us posted!
March 28, 2015
I had surgery with Dr. Pirani in December (breast augmentation, otoplasty and chin liposuction) and Dr. P was awesome...if you have any questions feel free to send me a message...
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March 30, 2015

Glad you are here with us! Here are some pre- and post-op tips for you. Please keep us posted on your journey!

April 3, 2015
I know this site is a little biased in favor of plastic surgery. I have a mommy makeover scheduled for April 13th. I'm all bought and paid for. I have a lot of mixed feelings about it. I feel like I should just be ok with myself and that I should learn to live with myself the way I am, blah, blah, blah. I'm spending tons of money and I don't look THAT bad. But I don't like what my body has turned into and I have the capacity to change that. I have the money and the time and the interest. If I had a sagging roof on my house I would fix it. If the paint were chipping off, I would paint my house. I don't want to live in a dilapidated body. I want to refresh it. I have been getting silent judgment from my family (no comment or "Oh", were the responses when I told them what I was doing.) I was a little concerned about that I didn't want to tell anybody at first, but now I'm thinking that I am going to scream it from the rooftops. People can judge me if they want to take up the time in their day to do so. I work hard, live clean, exercise, and take care of business and its nobody's business but mine what I do with my body. I don't know if my soapbox rant is helpful to you or not, but I hope it is. Whatever you do, do it for yourself. Do what you would do if no one were there to judge you.
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April 3, 2015
Agree, but not just that. I've realized that when other's opinion do not support you as much is because they actually want to have your guts and/or the money to do what you want to do. But they don't. Or... They didn't expect u looked that bad because u r always dressed in front of them and u try to look as best as u can! That's my experience. I'll do it for myself. My husband didn't ask me to do it, initially he thought I didn't need it. My actual body is a result of our very loved children and he likes and love me for more than what my body has turned into. That is good enough for me. He talks about how sexy I'll look after recovery :) though, like u, I don't look that bad right now when I get dressed but it's just for us. ;)
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April 11, 2015
Awesome rant! I too am having surgery on the 16th. Thanks you've helped lots of women by reading this.
April 3, 2015
Go for the tummy tuck , nix the implant. Do a lift instead.
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April 3, 2015
Lift will make too many marks and small breasts... No way! Implant will make them bigger and a natural look with the least scar ;) they are not that dropped either :(
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1 day post

Finally done!!! I'm so happy

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One day PO

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April 18, 2015
The waist looks tiny already!!!! Take it easy, take your pain meds and hope the next couple days are ok for you - the first few days are the toughest but it does get easier. Congrats!!!
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April 20, 2015
Thx :) well... So far so good! I have no complaints about pain. Taking meds for pain every 5 hours and antibiotics every 8. Drains about 25 ml per 24 hours. Very clear. See? Amazing!!! :) just a bit bruised by lipo in the flanks but no big deal. Yeeee, I'm so happy!!!