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17 months later STILL So Worth It! TT-No Muscle Repair, BL/BA (325cc silicone)

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1 year post

It has been a long time since I have been to this...

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WORTH IT$14,600
It has been a long time since I have been to this site. First let me say that I am still so, so happy with my results. There is NOTHING that I could imagine spending this kind of money of that would give me more satisfaction. That might sound vain to some...but I was so self conscious before. Now I am so confident, I even wore a bikini all last summer....and didn't give a crap if anyone saw my stretch marks!!

I did wind up having to go back into my surgeon's office around nine months later to have lipo done above the belly button. There was just this small pooch there that wasn't going away. It is fine now though.

My breast no longer look like they belong of the bride of frankenstein thankfully! They are AMAZING! I catch people staring ALL OF THE TIME!! It's comical actually...women and men alike.

Anyway, if you are questioning whether or not this surgery is worth I say absolutely. Just ensure that you choose a good surgeon. Don't go for the cheapest and do your homework.

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Peggy J. Howrigan, MD (retired)

Peggy J. Howrigan, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 12, 2013
Are you still completely happy with your breast size choice or do you wish you could have gone bigger or smaller?
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March 12, 2013
I am happy. I certainly don't wish I went bigger. If anything I could have been happy a tiny bit smaller but I am okay with my size. I am a 34DD/36D now but I am almost 5'6" and 145 lbs. If I was a smaller woman I certainly would have not been happy being this big. You have to factor in clothes too. I am already in a position where I am a professional woman yet I can't wear many button up shirts because the buttons expand if I buy a fitting size.....and if I go up a size it is too big. But otherwise most shirts look awesome on me,
March 20, 2013
you look great even without MR! Do you feel like it was an easier recovery based on what you have read here?
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March 25, 2013
I think it was. Because I didn't have MR I was able to start using my abs much sooner than most. My BL took longer to heal it seemed.
June 7, 2013
You look awesome! What a cute polka dot bikini too! Way to rock it after having kids. I am just 3 days post op from a donut lift and 325 silicone unders, so I appreciated seeing your pictures and reading your story. I had been contemplating also doing the skin removal only part of a mini TT, but decided against it at this point b/c my youngest is only 15 months. It's hard to find reviews on just the skin removal surgery without muscle repair, so thanks for posting yours. How long did it take for your implants to drop, for the muscles to relax some? Mine are just really high and tight for now and I would prefer them to not be so in my armpits!
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July 14, 2013
I relate on so many levels! Single, I'm a widow, with three kids, and as my husband didn't mind my belly, (it always bugged me) the thought of being confident with a new man is difficult! I really feel a flat tummy, will make me feel more comfortable and not settle in the future! Sounds crazy I know! I was wondering how your recovery was! I will be doing a TT no muscle repair, lipo to hips! I am opting out if muscle repair cause I've heard the recovery is better. Also, my dr said that my muscles are pretty good so I don't really need it!
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August 30, 2013
ive viewed alot of profiles and yours seems to impress me the most. You look beautiful. I am 5"1 and weigh 120 lbs. i like the way the 325c look on you but hoping its not too big. What do you think? well you look great and hope all is well. Any insight would be super appreciative. My MMO is scheduled for September. Not sure if im ready????
UPDATED FROM abc250614
21 days post

3 Weeks!! Wow, can't believe that! I am feeling...

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3 Weeks!! Wow, can't believe that! I am feeling great now. Although still pretty tired. I am thinking that is all the lazing around catching up to me though. I am one of those that needs to workout or I get all screwed up and lazy. So this surgery is def setting me back. But soon enough!! I took the kids trick or treating yesterday and had to carry my 2 year old for 2.5 miles. Literally. I had him in my ergo and we went 2.5 miles round trip. So I would say I am healing up okay :)

Going back to work was a breeze. I def did not need anymore time off than what I had.

I also started applying rosehip oil to my scars yesterday. I will do this for the next week or so and then start with my silicone strips.

My breasts feels funny. They are certainly not settled where they need to be yet and it is a little annoying to have them at different positions. But I am not concerned. I know eventually they will fall into place! I need to be better about massaging them.

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21 days post

I am just looking at my photos and I am so glad...

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I am just looking at my photos and I am so glad that I am documenting this for myself and for everyone else. I am amazed at my before and after pictures. And I can't believe how well my scar is progressing in only 3 weeks! I can only imagine in a year! You won't be able to see it!!!! (fingers crossed!)

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November 1, 2011
WOW! You look amazing!
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November 2, 2011
Thanks so much guys! Looking at the 3 week pics I am looking kind of fluffy though! I am just going to call it swelling..... ;)
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November 2, 2011
I am amazed every time I look at a before & after picture for the makeovers. You look great even with the swelling. I will have to go back to work at two weeks also do I am hoping for a speedy recovery.
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November 2, 2011
I am sure that you will be fine going back to work in 2 weeks. I bet you must be getting so excited!! 6 days!
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February 17, 2012
Wow! Your doctor did SOOOOO good! Congrats!!!
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February 20, 2012
AMAZING!

My body is SO similar to your pre-op pics, its unreal.
What bra size were you before the surgery?