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57, No Kids, Reverse Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift/implants OUT!
UPDATED FROM Movingon2016
1 month post
Pre and post bra pics :-)
WORTH IT$9,500
Just as he was leaving the exam room yesterday, Dr. Taki asked me how it felt to have the weight of the implants gone. Oh my goodness, it feels GREAT! I hadn't gotten rid of all of my pre-op 36GG bras, so I thought I'd try one on, today 5 weeks post surgery. It looks pretty silly on me now! I bought this soft little Playtex bralette at Target so I have something besides the sport bras while things are still changing and settling.
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UPDATED FROM Movingon2016
1 month post
Love how things are going!
I saw Dr. Taki today for my 5 weeks post-op visit. He, and I, are very pleased with how things are going. He showed me what he may want to tweak, if it doesn't resolve, in the next months. If you are curious, the indents beneath my breasts are from the anchoring sutures he placed, so my subcutaneous tissue and skin would adhere and the scar wouldn't drift south. He wants me to message the sites/scars now, to break down the sutures and let my breasts settle.
Best of all, I'm out of the Spanx! Hooray! And now I can get back to the gym and work out besides just walking, which is great exercise by itself.
We discussed potential revisions, and agreed that waiting until Nov.-Dec. would yield the best results. :-)
I'll post more photos as things settle down, and the scars start fading. The final scabs literally came off in the shower today, before I went for my post-op visit.
I heartily recommend Dr. Taki if you want to have surgery in Tucson!
Best of all, I'm out of the Spanx! Hooray! And now I can get back to the gym and work out besides just walking, which is great exercise by itself.
We discussed potential revisions, and agreed that waiting until Nov.-Dec. would yield the best results. :-)
I'll post more photos as things settle down, and the scars start fading. The final scabs literally came off in the shower today, before I went for my post-op visit.
I heartily recommend Dr. Taki if you want to have surgery in Tucson!
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March 19, 2016
I agree Dr. Taki and his team are AWESOME!!! By the way looking good. Glad your able to get get back in the gym. I'm really looking forward to that part :-).
March 19, 2016
It feels great to be able to do what I want to do again! Thank you, I'm very pleased with my progress also. We are looking at possible revisions around Christmas, since Dr. Taki is a perfectionist :-)
UPDATED FROM Movingon2016
19 days post
Almost three weeks pics
I'm feeling great physically and mentally. Not a big fan of the CG and tight sports bras though :-) I'm really looking forward to being able to buy pretty new bras. I noticed yesterday going over a speed bump I felt a little jiggle, and my breasts are beginning to soften up a bit. The scabs are beginning to peel off also, I'm not rushing them!
I'm pleased with my progress so far. Have a great week everyone!
I'm pleased with my progress so far. Have a great week everyone!
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February 29, 2016
Just curious, what is the reason for a reverse tummy tuck? I have been thinking about a tummy tuck & have been hearing good things about Dr Taki. I had lipo in Nov & I'm not crazy about the results hence the reason I'm considering the tummy tuck.
February 29, 2016
I could not have a regular tummy tuck because of the cross abdominal surgeries I've already had. This was the best solution for me, so I wouldn't loose a lot of tissue to necrosis. I've been very pleased with Dr. Taki's honest opinion, suggestions, technique, and staff.
February 29, 2016
I was just about to ask the same thing. Excuse my ignorance, but I e never heard of it. I was also wondering why the old belly button is left at the time of surgery. I'm assuming it will eventually be removed, but just wondering why it isn't immediately removed so you don't have to go through that healin process at a later date. It's all very interesting. But anyway, you are healing very nicely! I pray that you continue to do so. I wish I had half your energy after my tt. I was super drained, sore, and lazy after mine. Lol
February 29, 2016
We all heal at different rates, and that is oK!!! Dr. Taki and I discussed my belly button at my pre-op, but during surgery he was able to remove enough skin my belly button would have been where the scar is now, which is way higher than any usual belly button! So, depending on what you want and the surgeon can achieve, your belly button may or may not be relocated.
March 1, 2016
Okay, I see. You're definitely healing fast and I hope you continue to do so and everything runs smoothly. Thank you for answering my question!
March 1, 2016
Very interesting. I've also had 5 prior abdominal surgeries. Never heard of a reverse TT until reading your blog! I was concerned about all my scarring causing issues but my PS wasn't concerned at all. He did have to meticulously cut away lots of scar tissue. Glad it worked out for both of us!!! Looking good!
March 1, 2016
Thank you! Not many people have to have the reverse TT, and there aren't many photos out there so I decided to post mine so people can see the results. The nice thing was Dr. Taki combined it with the breast lift for a single horizontal scar, so although it is a long scar, it plus the vertical incisions and periareolar incisions are the only scars I'll have. I'm very glad it worked out well for both of us also!
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