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TT Or BBL & Lipo??? #stover

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TT Or BBL & Lipo??? #stover

Nataki2009
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I have yet to decide what I want but I’m going w Stover and I’m scared out of my mind one minute and excited out of my mind, the next lol. My coordinator states the provider said a TT now and come back in 6 months for BBL & lipo. I says it’s the pts decision. So I am def looking for feedback of what I should get done. I know something....I am looking for all the feedback and suggestions I can get. I’ve been at it for while w different providers and I just decided to go w Stover since she is board certified. I’m scheduled for April. Deposit made and time taken off work. Gotta start gyming, eating healthy and getting supplies. Let’s goooo!

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Stephanie A. Stover, MD - Account Suspended

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January 11, 2018
Hey hun, I feel like you should get your bbl first then get your tummy tuck only if you arent happy with your abdomen area after just lipo. With a tummy tuck you can't get as much lipo done its only 1000ml and with bbl its 4000ml. So I think u will benefit more from a bbl first.
January 11, 2018
You think my tummy will be flat enough after simply lipo? I am thinking Lipo and BBL...tuck later if necessary. I dnt need flat flat...I can finesse the rest at the gym, ya know? The coordinator told me that the surgeon suggested TT...more so telling me. But I think you are right. I just want to be nice shaped and get the fat out.
January 11, 2018
your body looks similar to my pre-op--good to hear that your asking around--I consulted w/ 10 really 10 docs before deciding. they all had the same advise as to which procedure. I ultimately went along w/ all 10's advise and did (for my need) the 360 lower body lift & full tt w/ muscle repair and she lipoid inside thighs, outer thighs, all over the upper/lower ab and my back up to my bra line. the (5 1/2 hr +-) surgery is only painful first few days due to the muscle repair. Tylenol after that. the lipo makes you sore & tender for a while. the lipo all over smothes you out. I'm 7 weeks out. if you have lipo done at same time, then less to do later. I'm going to try and get breast/arm lift done in spring, if work will give me more time off.it's easier (I think) to do body lift in winter, having to wear all the garments. summer is not going to be fun for breasts but its less clothing as one can get into sport bra sooner. thanks for posting- healthy, you'll do fine whatever you decide!
January 11, 2018
oh btw- I did the flier de lis tummy tuck for better results. that's the one w/ vertical w/ the horizontal incisions. they can pull off more skin and reach more muscle for repair all the way up.
January 11, 2018
all those docs I saw did say TT first then breast/arms
January 11, 2018
Who was your provider and how did you like your results? what did it cost? I’m doing this onetime and I’m done.
January 11, 2018
I'm in az and I'm still healing- so far I'm satisfied. still w/ swelling that can last 6 + months. my cost roughly 17k on credit card. I wanted to do just front at first and get it over with but best results in 2 stages. that's it..I'll be done. being in hurry may not be good. the only way you can probably get the best AND all in one surgery is if you can find 2 docs (breast & abs) working on you same time, but for a 360 lift TT they have to turn you over to get the back side.--food for thought.
January 11, 2018
Thanks for the info. What I get in one session is what I will get for life. Were you ever afraid of something going awry?
January 11, 2018
yes- but one needs to expect it. you can do everything right and it still can happen. the doc should have explained that it's super common to have wound separations in certain areas & everyone heals differently. but it will be taken care of and supervised by the doc. committing to any procedure comes w/ inherant risks but thats why pay big $$$ is to have a wonderful follow up course. but if something occurs, it can be disappointing but it will pass. I speak from experience. I did get a wound separation, through NO FAULT of MINE or SURG.it is healing now w/ diligent follow up & care. if I'm between visits, I send a weekly photo to the nurse to eval.--so yes, I was scared at times & still, when I think of the breast work I want to get done. gotta follow doc pre-op & post-op instructions to the T. NO SHORTCUTS and the basics include never touching wounds without good hand/fingernail washing & I always shower every am and use of baby wipes after going potty.--I'm a bit of a germaphobe but I still had issue.-I'll be ok as I'm persistant & have tons of support.--
January 11, 2018
also- if you just do lipo, you'll still have loose skin & tummy muscles may be lax. ask your doc---cant ask enough questions pre-op-- write down questions and get another consult...hope they dont charge for it but if you've committed, they prob won't re-charge for 2nd or 3rd or 4th consult or just e-mail your questions to staff/dr.. they should go over and beyond to make you comfortable and all concerns addressed. I did keep calling for questions & changed my mind about procedure at least 3 times. I kept calling w/ clarifications/questions.
January 11, 2018
dont be embarrassed about doing the above mentioned
January 12, 2018
awww thanks! it’s hard when you are an out of state pt. These coordinators take over and they respond when and if they wNt to. I will def listen to your advice. This is a huge life decision.
January 12, 2018
ABSOLUTELY!!!!! ITS YOUR $$$$ TOO
January 11, 2018
just did my deposit!! why don’t you do her tummy tuck extended ? I’m due for February I’ve been contemplating enough but I’m gonna do it the results are amazing and I won’t let scarring stop me
January 11, 2018
idc about the scar. I just want to enhance my shape and rid myself of the fat! what’s your date? when did you do ur deposit? I mean TT is ok but I want to contour my shape a little. what’s your goal?
January 20, 2018
hey and mine is February 27th I’m just overwhelmed with all this preop procedure and scaring myself with that after procedure rules. my main goal is to get rid of all the excess fat I have, my gut. i’m glad the Lipo is included . I have a met the doctor yet and the staff seems OK except it’s kind of hard to reach them sometimes well at least the same person I keep contacting hasn’t really responded to emails that much anymore
January 20, 2018
Can you show me/tell me what preop procedure are? whose your doctor. I think about this procedure everyday and what can happen. I’m scared but I know God got me. What will be, will be. I send you prayers. I send you warm wishes and calmness over your emotions. God got you baby. The staff really put a bad taste in my mouth. But the dr and ppl in the OR is who I need to feel out and have faith in. Good luck love!!!
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January 12, 2018
I agree with MrsA13. I think with the Lipo done by the right surgeon and the bbl you'll do well.
January 12, 2018
Thank you LaShawn...then all I’ll need to do is hit traffic gym super hard!!! My coordinator said the dr said ext TT...that’s not what I want!!! I want the lipo & bbl...and nothing too much! just fill me out naturally. simple
January 27, 2018
Agreed. Make sure it is the right surgeon. Some people will tell you they will do lipo and then it is not enough or you are still fat.
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January 12, 2018
No, everyone I came across in my first journey all suggested do the BBL/with Lipo first, then the TT. The reason for this is that if you do the tt first, and then come back for more lipo for the BBL, you may end up with some loose or saggy skin. better to let them contour your torso now the best they can, and then do tt 6 months after. Or you can go to Columbia or DR and do all at once since they dont have the same restrictions on how many liters they can remove in one shot like the US has
January 14, 2018
No I am good w staying in the US....Thank you for your advice love.
UPDATED FROM Nataki2009

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Nataki2009
So I have told a few people about my plans but not many. I told a good friend, who I thought would not be judgemental and she laughed at me. It did not hurt my feelings at all but it did take me back, a smidge. This is the same girl who told me she would have smart lipo after she is done having kids. She told me that I was waisting my money and that I am lazy. No I do not currently go to the gym but their was a time I went 3 times a week with a trainer and I have/show good results, not gonna lie. But this stomach was not flat. Well last I knew, most friends supported each other. But her words and disposition does not deter my decision one bit. I still love her. After her trying to "clown" me, she has the nerve to ask me when I was getting it done. GIRL BYE. She will receive no further entail on this journey unless she gets on here and figure out this is my profile or someone else tells her. She done. So with that said, I will be informing very few ppl. No one need to know but the most important ppl..my kid, maybe her dad and a few close ppl. Wish me luck ppl.

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January 13, 2018
You do you!!! And what makes you happy. I’m looking at BA and not telling my two best friends because they will judge and give me a hard lecture. They of course don’t know what it feels like to feel unnattractive in your own skin. So, I’ll tell them when it’s over and done. BBL first, then TT in my opinion
January 13, 2018
awww Thanks MsMelissa49! Let them notice after the fact, dnt tell them. I don’t understand why people are not happy for their loved ones! it’s so aggy! anyways, good luck on your journey. <3
January 13, 2018
Some people are jealous so the less you say the better, well done you can you angels tell me if I am allowed to eat again properly before my TT operation. I have lost weight I was 15st now I am 10st . I am nervous that my weight might come back again I eat far too little just to be on the safe side. Any idea from you dear
January 17, 2018
Thank you ! <3
January 13, 2018
Smh. Ppl kill me. You owe no-one any explanations. Do you. I troll everyone's stories bcuz am considering my own journey. My plan is to tell no-one except my dad who I will need to stay with my child and help me. Best of luck. Wish you well.
January 13, 2018
Awww same to you Bosslove! best wishes on your journey!!
January 14, 2018
I did not even read all what you said. Make the jealous hater go one side. Do you life is for living. And you only get 1 chance at it. Don't tell her anything more. [RS bleep]
January 15, 2018
Thank you Vmyers <3
January 14, 2018
Good luck
January 15, 2018
Thanks Shaunie17 <3
UPDATED FROM Nataki2009

Ummmm....wth

Nataki2009
So I reached out to Stover and instagram...and this is what she said. I’m so discouraged. I’m not sure if I should be looking at another provider or just go with Stover and Get what she recommends. I mean, I do not have any wish pics and do not want a super huge butt. I just want to be shaped nice and rounded out good. I did put down $500. NO, I dnt want to lose it but I want to be a happy too. I am not, will not and won’t do a round 2! The results I get here will be final for me. Please help me out w your advice ladies.

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January 16, 2018
if not sure...you may forfeit the $ for a "gut feeling." its important that she knows what you want. just doing the FRONTAL TT & BREAST lift is possible for some folks. The lipo should totally be part of whatever you choose to do. Its a necessary evil for contouring/ shaping your waist.--I know it's hard to decide-- out of my 10 that I saw, not one of them has a 5 ****rating. there was always someone NOT happy. when I said this to one of the docs, she said basically, that this is not a perfect science as everyone is different & heals differently and most of the negative reviewers are usually complaining about a (known possible issue) and they are wanting their $ back. my point is that no matter whom you go with, we need to hope/pray for the best outcome but be aware of the "what ifs." you'll get through anything and your support system will be there to get your back.!!
January 17, 2018
Thank you. I am going to keep my date for now and plan on what I have scheduled. We will see as I continue to research. Sigh...
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January 16, 2018
This is what I can tell you from my own experience. I looked similar to you, maybe a little bit more of a saggy pouch in lower belly area though, for Ive gone through 4 csection surgeries. I knew, was told that ultimately Id want or need a tt, but since i was flast as a board in the back, I figured could live with that as long as i dont look so bad from the back. And........ I could have been, if I wasnt so unhappy with the results of my bbl. Ive talked to girls and seen pics that went to same doctor as me and they look great. But for some reason I went from a donkey butt to losing a lot, and being bottom heavy. But what clinched for me is that my left cheek is obviously messed up when wearing a thong or any panties. So basically, Ive lived in my faja for the last year, for it lifts my booty and hides the flaw. And this has brought down my self esteem a lo, after enduring the inital fear of surgery and pain of recuperation. Ive cried and cried over how it looks,and am dtermined to get past the fear of surgery again, the cost, recuperation.....to feel normal...to not be ashamed of how I look. And it is only because of this reason that I am doing the tt.
What i am trying to say here is this....if you want the booty more, do that, and worry abt what loose skin u may have in belly 6 months after sx..It may be not that bad, and you wont be concerned about it. If you feel confident in the doctors work, ignore what they said abt the tt, dont let it discourage, and just do what feels best. the doctor may just be outspoken and telling you what they think, so that you know this and dont try to claim later on they didnt do a good job? They told me id need one also, and i accepted it, i just wanted a butt more than flat tummy at the time. But they cannot force you to choose to do tt first. It is your decision which sx you want them to perform. And if the doctor refusesto do the bbl, if that is what YOU chose,then they should refund your money, and go to another surgeon. Not sure if I made sense in what I said, but hope that I did...
January 17, 2018
Mschaos, I am so sorry your provider did not deliver the results you desired. I am hoping they offered a revision or some money back. Who was your provider? Are you def going for a round two and what will it cost you ? I will keep you in my prayers and well wishes. I think a flat tummy is more important to me then a but. I any think I look too bad in a pair of jeans and I already saw I can and will perfect the rest at the gym. I am not stranger to working out. I just have become real lazy. Thank you so much telling me about your journey. Do not feel bad about yourself. That provider needs to be held accountable and take ownership and make it right. I hope you get your revisions and everything turns around for you. I am here to support you as you have just done me. Good luck on your next journey if u decide to take one.
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January 17, 2018
Hi, It was dr Dan Calva in Miami. The only thing he offered me was to remove the lump, which would leave more than likely an even more visible deformity, for free if I did a tt with him, which he would slightly discount. I first addressed my concerns to him at 8 weeks postop, kept getting told give it time, try to massage out....sent numerous emails with pics, phone calls..Dr Blinski also reviewed my pics, and told me to have them checked asap, to make sure not necrosis, which I did. Im thinking these 2 lumpy spots will be removed during my round 2, and refilled along with the rest of my booty. LOL, I would have agreed ith you that a flast tummy is more important, but I tried to do right by my booty, only because of all the crunches I had done in the past wasnt doing anything to giving me nothing. I am genetically flat as a board. Ive heard a few other women complain of similar stories with him, yet others came out with real good results with him too. Either way, he no longer does BBLs, after the multiple deaths he had. I am going to have Dr Tania Medina in DR do my round 2, scheduled for May 24...Scared as hell, but so self conscious of my back end without faja, which i still wear daily to hide lump, that I have to do this. She will also do my tt
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January 17, 2018
what did she said??? ask for Michael Rodriguez he is in the same clinic look him up Dr magicmike
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January 17, 2018
he will be giving me 360 degree lipo I'm planning to go in June sweetie I had lipo in my home town new York and the doctor left my body all messed up and he charged me 10,000 smh
January 18, 2018
OMG, I am so sorry that Happened to you. Some of these providers are nothing short of negligent. I hope w your new round you get what you desire. Best wished to you on this journey.
January 19, 2018
hello nataki, I understand how nervous you must feel especially when you’re having second thoughts about your surgeon. I was the same way i had many consultations, mom was with me and let me tell u girl. There is no better feeling when you know u have the right one! Mom and I looked at eachother and gave eachother that look lol. I literally just had my surgery a few hrs ago and it went well but knowing I had the best DR helped my peace of mind!
January 19, 2018
May I ask who your dr was? congrats!
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January 17, 2018
hi dolls how you guys check out Dr Fisher at jolies spa or Dr dowark they give you a tummy tuck and a beautiful BBL I also recommend Dr medina and Dr almonte they know exactly how to sculpture your body Dr medina and almonte is the Dominican republic
March 20, 2018
for all this money and issues I all should look into Dr I’m DR this is crazyyyyy. take our time choosing a doctor Hun because it’s your money spending
March 23, 2018
Lawd knows I’ve been fighting the urge to go to DR