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Extended abdominoplasty and outer thigh liposuction

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Extended abdominoplasty and outer thigh liposuction day 9 post op

sm71
WORTH IT$11,000
This is a heck of an incision. I am on day12 post op now and it is a little red and I have a small infection so I am on Keflex starting today again. I am still in shock I went through with it since I am such a pansy about medical things. I am starting to get excited! I can feel the difference in feeling itchy and uncomfortable. I can tell the difference when I walk and when I sit. It is way more then I thought it would be and that is with a tummy that looks like it has a small melon in it. This operation is life changer!

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Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 55 Reviews
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January 31, 2019
So glad it went well and you are healing like a champ!! Loved your tummy art work pic. HAHAHAHA. Keep us posted! I want to do these procedures as well!!
February 21, 2019
It’s an exciting procedure the change is so quickly noticeable and drastic.For a while When I saw that long incision, even though I was aware of the length before it was done, I wasn’t sure what I got myself into. It was worth it though! When I get the before pic and then he after pic later I’ll post both.
February 1, 2019
Congratulations I am about 16 days out still have one drain in and cannot wait to shower.
February 7, 2019
Hello
You should use gel silicone tape on the scar it will flatten it and make it lighter and use 24 hrs for a month and then 12 hours
Your doctor should have given it to you.
It’s the best thing ever I’ve used it right after my stitches were removed .
They come in long strips and also put one on your belly button
Use surgical tape if your not using a binder or girdle (faja)
February 20, 2019
I will ask about this thank you for the advice!
UPDATED FROM sm71
1 month post

4.5 weeks post op

sm71

It’s looking better. Ok so I am on the other side of a few rounds of antibiotics and feeling so much better. I am healing and the swelling is going down. However I cannot wear the faja I bought because I developed blood clots in my leg and groin about 2 weeks ago. I went to the hospital and they confirmed. I am upset because it was expensive and went from top to knees, I can’t have any pressure on my legs and groin. So any advice on what else I could do? Also on my outer thigh lipo my regular doctor says I can get a massage in that small area if I need. So I will look for someone who can do that. I notice the swelling has gone down quite a bit and the sharpness is going away

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1 month post

5 weeks post op

sm71

This is 4.5 weeks post op. I can’t have any compression due to blood clots in my legs so now I will finally start with a not too tight girdle on my waist. I feel a lot better now that the infection is gone and my incision is getting healed especially the sides. I hate being numb but other then that things are getting better quicker. It’s weird how I can itch but not feel! What?! I will say... the other day I checked my tummy out in a big mirror with great lighting and got my first huge smile! ???? I can’t wait to be able to wear regular pants with out constantly hiding that area. My apologies if I posted this I couldn’t find it.

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February 28, 2019

Thanks for your update - it's good to hear you're feeling better.