Investing in Me

Hoping to provide an honest, thorough review. I had my first consult in nov. 2020 virtually due to COVID. I decided I wanted an in person consult before making my decision. I was asked to pay $100 or put down a deposit, so put down my deposit. Attended in person and respectfully, DR recommended I lose weight prior to procedure. Fast forward a few months and 20 pounds down, ( thanks for the motivation, Dr. K) He agreed I was ready for surgery. I am now 9 days post op and I feel amazing!!!! I had the TT, lipo flanks, lipo mons. I only had one drain that was removed yesterday. THE DRAIN WAS MY ONLY COMPLAINT, BE PREPARED FOR IT! It stings and throbs like crazy. It Kept me up at night. thankfully, I only had one and it was removed fairly early as I really didn’t have a lot of fluid I guess. I think my swelling has substantially subsided as my tummy is quite flat. The side where my drain was is a little lumpy in my opinion, but I think it’s due to not wearing compression garment low enough over drain site due to pain. I’m now wearing it lower and a little tighter and have noticed an improvement. Not flawless like the other side, but I’m monitoring it. My incision is very low, pretty straight so I’m happy about that. I dress pretty modest in public, so no one will ever see my TT scar, however, my belly button is depressing. I was not prepared for the shock I am in over it. I’ve done some research and found that it’s common to look wild initially, so I will give it some time, 9-12 months before I decide if I want a revision. It looks big, stretched out, and just ugly. I try not to look at it. Time heals all things! Staff were great, nurses, scheduling coordinator, and even anesthesiologist was super cool. I REALLY liked Heather as well. Dr. Knoetgen is a very laid back kind of dr who I thought was real easy to talk to. Beautologie was the 4th place I had a consultation with, and I have no regrets at all!!! Will post pics soon and updates.