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5'2 & 62 but feel 32! Tummy Tuck, AMR, lipo & 36lb weight loss
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62, but Feel 32!
Cute510680September 24, 2023
WORTH IT
I am currently 3 months post op from my Tummy Tuck, AMR and lipo. I can’t even find enough superlatives to describe how I feel about my post op results. Super awesome fantastic happy relieved energetic…that about wraps it up. I am 62 year old mom of 3 grown children, all born a year apart. My body never recovered from Baby 1 or 2 when I had 3. So I for sure lay all the blame on them for what happened as a result of 3 pregs. Just kidding. Life got busy and I did not take care of my health so when I hit menapause, my body was not kind. I was busy taking care of 3 kids, 2 elderly parents and I came last. When I lost both parents last year, I found myself faced with taking care of my mental and physical health. So at 5’2” 195 lbs, I enlisted the help of my fantastic surgeon who did my daughters breast reduction, for my own surgery. Following surgery which included a 36 lb. weight loss, I am an entirely new person. I am enjoying walking, getting out of the house and I look forward to getting dressed every day. I needed an entirely new wardrobe and that was an unexpected delight! Dr. Lu and his PA, Katie are the very very best! Always kind and took my calls at any time. I think my photos speak for themself. I honestly feel like I am 32, not 62!
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Response from Dr. Lu:
This is so great to read! Thank you for taking the time to share.
UPDATED FROM Cute510680
3 months post
One more
Cute510680September 26, 2023
I also wanted to mention I did not find this surgery painful, however the worst part for me was the compression garment post op. Since I have a fairly short torso, the bunching up of the garment presented the most issues for me. I am still wearing compression at 3 no post op because I feel more supported in it. My stomach is still fairly numb, and the compression panty I am wearing helps the weird feeling following nerve end healing. Forgot this photo, the important front view. I am considering some additional lipo in the next year or so. I would recommend anyone go to Dr. Lu, I felt he really treats holistically.
Replies (21)
October 13, 2023
You look amazing!! And a 36 lb weight loss as well?! Can I ask the cost?
October 14, 2023
I had extended Tummy Tuck, lipo back and flanks and muscle repair. It was $16k
December 3, 2023
I would love to do exactly what you did. I’m 52, going into menopause. My stomach has a C-section scar with an apron of flab hanging over. I know it will get worse though I’m trying to do exercise now just to see if I can tighten it up. You look absolutely beautiful and I can see the results are amazing. Glad to hear how great you feel and remember self care is love. I get not having time for yourself. Thanks for being an inspiring person and sharing your story!!
December 17, 2023
Thanks so much, I feel like a new person for sure!! Just know, you can never lose the “fupa” with diet and exercise. It will get worse and I wish I did it sooner!!!
February 6, 2024
She is right. I too had 2 sections. Diet and exercise won’t do it and wished I didn’t wait until I was 60 but my parents were ill and couldn’t take the time to do it.
February 26, 2024
Same with myself with two sections and working out throughout my 50's and realized nothing was working so at 60 I got my tummy tuck. It took sometime to heal but I'm so glad I did it. 10 weeks ago I returned at 65 and got a breast reduction and lift. For both I wish I had not waited so long.
March 22, 2024
You’re so strong, such confidence. Congratulations to you for taking care of yourself!
UPDATED FROM Cute510680
11 months post
1 year post op scar
Cute510680May 13, 2024
This is 1 year out. Sorry about the elastic marks, but you can see my scar clearly. I have gained back about 4 lbs. I had touch up lipo about 7 weeks ago. I feel good and have dropped from a six 16 to a size 8/10. I still have some numb areas, but that may be from my touch up liposuction.
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June 11, 2024
You look great. I am 63 and considering tummy tuck.
June 28, 2024
I love how your scar has healed, fine line, straight scar lines, good results.
August 10, 2024
I can’t believe that you’re 62 years old. Your skin is beautiful. After feeling completely hopeless for the last two weeks at my age and asking myself what would be the point in doing a surgery at 58 years old, I have a lot of hope.. I hope I got the age right but that’s what I thought it said. You must be so happy and you should be. Can I ask if you if you had your breast done as well? Thank you.
August 16, 2024
Wow, great results! Your surgeon did a great job on your belly button too!
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