POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
I just want to return gestures and pray that I can be that inspiration to the next woman on the fence of deciding.
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2 months post
2 month post op appointment photos
WORTH IT$18,701
The top photos were taken at my pre-op appointment. The bottom photos are from 5/12, which is actually 7 weeks out from my procedure date. My surgeon says that 60 percent of the swelling has gone. I also am starting scar therapy today.
UPDATED FROM cocoicing
26 days post
This set of pics are from 6th day to 23rd days po
Swelling has gone down quite a bit at 3 weeks. I did start my lymphatic massages weekly at my 2 week point. I had 2 hour massages at each session. My surgeon took me out of my binder and put me into a very light compression faja, which I only sleep in at night. I bought a Colombian faja which offers more compression for my day time wear. (Doing this was ok’d by my PS). Both fajas are second stage.
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You are looking really nice! You have a great shape.
Thank you. I need to update my pictures. I went to my 2 month po appointment and 60% of the swelling is down. I look even more different. It’s been an amazing journey and transformation.
You look good!!!!!!
Thank you so much. I will continue to post, so everyone can see a year’s worth of journey from start to finish. I want ppl to see how the scar fades, especially on black skin. There’s just not enough pictures out there for that, you know?
ORIGINAL POST
New Boobs and a Flat Tummy
Dr. Rolando Morales came highly recommended to me. When I first went to Dr. M, I was only wanting a breast lift (2017). He did suggest augmentations for upper pole fullness. I’m already very busty, so I thought implants would make me HUGH! So at the time, I declined...Well, ladies let me say “doc knows best” because within 2 years I was back because “something was missing”... yep you got that right, the fullness that he said that I would miss. Dr. Morales listened to my concerns and gave me exactly what I wanted; upper pole fullness WITHOUT bigger breast. Needless to say, I was very pleased with the outcome of my results.I then decided that “hey after 2 wonderful pregnancies and 2 beautiful boys”; it was time to have that flat tummy I had in my youth pre-pregnancy bod. I booked liposuction of the back, flanks, bra line, and a tummy tuck (full abdominoplasty) for 3/25/2021. I did have the Exparel, which is making the pain very manageable. I am POD 1 and as you can see from my pictures, I have no shape and is VERY swollen, but so far I’m doing well and pain is minimal. I will take pictures to add the more time goes by to allow you to see my journey. The women who charted and shared their journey from start to finish really helped me make the final decision and put my mind at ease just seeing their transformations. I just want to return gestures and pray that I can be that inspiration to the next woman on the fence of deciding. Will keep you all posted. Any questions just ask! ;-)
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Thank you for sharing your story.
You’re very welcome. POD 4 and I’ve only had 2 pain meds. I will continue to share...
Definitely, thanks. So happy for you.
Thank you.
Sooo cool to see this metamorphosis. Continue posting photos with your wonderful journey. Congrats my friend. Hugs.
Thank you so much. When “they” say swelling, it is no understatement. I will continue to post pictures as time passes.
How much did it cost
The cost for the procedures were about $18,700, but since I did return to him for multiple procedures, he honored a return patient discount. The tt and lipo of the flanks, back, and bra line was quoted at $10,000 w/o the cost of Exparel. With my return patient discount the total was $8900 w/ the cost of the Exparel.
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