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i didn't make it to the flat side :( - Wellesley, MA
UPDATED FROM Latina1967
3 years post
Nothing has changed!
$11,710
I was just browsing other tummy tucks and I reminded me how the disappointment feeling never goes away.
Almost 53 years old soon and I am still reminded of a lousy results every day. Choose the surgeon wisely ladies. Bring lots of wish photos and never rush it. Here is a summer photo taken late August 2019 at 130 lbs my happy summer ideal weight. Nothing has changed!! BTW I never did the cool sculpting.
Almost 53 years old soon and I am still reminded of a lousy results every day. Choose the surgeon wisely ladies. Bring lots of wish photos and never rush it. Here is a summer photo taken late August 2019 at 130 lbs my happy summer ideal weight. Nothing has changed!! BTW I never did the cool sculpting.
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UPDATED FROM Latina1967
1 year post
Decisions... Decisions.... Cool Sculpting or NOT that is the question??
Decisions... decisions... I have had 4 consultation all together about Cool Sculpting, 2 in the USA and two here in Beirut, Lebanon where I am at on vacation. I have seen dozens of videos about CS procedure, I have read every single story here in Realself, if something goes wrong, it can even be life threatening. I know, I realize, I am obsessed with my belly!! I stopped sweets after my last follow up tummy tack back in February. I am 5 4", size 4, I am down to 127lbs and these freaking bulges upper and lower they don't go any where!! Isn't why I had a tummy tack to begin with?
It makes mad and really up set that plastic surgeons don't get the emotional roller coaster they sent us on when procedures go to hell. It doesn't stop with the fact that I came out pretty much the same way I went in... I continue to work out 5 times a week, I have stopped classes and I am doing weight Sculpting with a trainer, I have to say, the only part of my body with zero results is my belly!! No use, it is all stubborn fat under the fascia, which again is why people gets TT to begin with, right??
Now, I can't make the decision to have cool sculpting done or not. I am scare, in fact I am petrify that some thing would go wrong or once again I am going to spend time, effort and money and come out the same. In the States they want $4,800 for 8 applicator, here in Lebanon 8 applicators as well for $2,500 USD. Please ladies, what would you do? It is like my brain says yes do it, but my gut tells me: "you know better, listen to me"... what would you do? Help!!
It makes mad and really up set that plastic surgeons don't get the emotional roller coaster they sent us on when procedures go to hell. It doesn't stop with the fact that I came out pretty much the same way I went in... I continue to work out 5 times a week, I have stopped classes and I am doing weight Sculpting with a trainer, I have to say, the only part of my body with zero results is my belly!! No use, it is all stubborn fat under the fascia, which again is why people gets TT to begin with, right??
Now, I can't make the decision to have cool sculpting done or not. I am scare, in fact I am petrify that some thing would go wrong or once again I am going to spend time, effort and money and come out the same. In the States they want $4,800 for 8 applicator, here in Lebanon 8 applicators as well for $2,500 USD. Please ladies, what would you do? It is like my brain says yes do it, but my gut tells me: "you know better, listen to me"... what would you do? Help!!
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July 5, 2019
Hello, have you thought about a tummy tuck revision? But this time with a good doctor, and make sure they give you lipo and muscle repair, my doctor explained to me that doing a tummy tuck without lipo and muscle repair is like doing nothing, it’s just pulling down skin without reshaping your body, I know your feeling! I had a butt lift and was so disappointed that the doctor charged me so much money for a bad job, and left my belly disfigured, so I went to another doctor a year later and had it redone, and now I just had my tummy tuck with him too and he did an amazing job! You look like you could have a great outcome with a tummy tuck revision since you still have plenty of skin to work with
July 6, 2019
@sxyagl78 exactly! We are not getting any younger, menopause and all, makes it real hard to maintain the weight. I am a gym rat, 5 times a week and I can’t manage. These surgeons don’t realize the leaves us mentally damage for life. We have surgery to corrected what has bother us all our life and like me when you came out the same and have nothing to feel good about, it is an awful feeling. I would love to do it again, but I no longer counts on my family support. They tell me, “I am just perfect and I look amazing for my age.” Good luck to you!
July 6, 2019
I went to cuba for liposuction and came back the same too. they didn't do my back or waistline...they should have said I needed a body lift all around. too busy. I didn't even lose a lb on the scale. we have to read up on the good surgeons on here and listen well to the doctors at consultation. are they quick to decide? are they really interested in their patients well being mentally and physically? ask what the outcome will be. and demand to say measurements you want in the results which I didn't do. we are back to surgery again lol...don't feel bad and don't do the coolscupting. not all fat dissolves outside..it gives lipsomas and that's fat capsules that didn't get dissolved but made into a capsule of fat. not good...the best thing is sucking the fat and stretching the skin with a body lift. you want the same with me. Go see Dr Medula i think her name is ..she makes you look like a Barbie and calls you Barbie lol...she doesn't stop I hear and see till you look great. in Dominican republic ..good luck xx
July 7, 2019
Hi @inquisitivigal thank you, I appreciate your comments. Good for you that you finally got what you wanted it. You must be so excited! Looking in the mirror is a constant reminder that nothing has changed. I am not happy with my belly, but what can I do? I am waiting for my girls to finish college and maybe then I may dare to do it all over again, but this time, I will find a doctor to do ALL OF ABOVE! Enjoy your new body, so happy for you!!
December 4, 2019
Hi @inquisitivegal sorry for not answering, I just saw your comment and read your story. Yes, yes, yes to everything you said. I worked out 5 times a week, but during the winter I fluctuated 5 lbs up, then always loose them during the summer. At 53, it is over, I will never loose muffin top on my own. I am done with surgeries too. Good luck to you! Thanks for your comments.
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March 17, 2017
I think you definitely needed lipo on your flanks to shape your waist. You did not have any did you? Was that his or your decision?
March 18, 2017
Hi Irish, YESSSSSSSS HE DID!!! He did lipo on my flanks, I was in pain for 3 months to prove it. Other than that, obviously he wasn't aggressive enough. I know, it doesn't show :( :(
April 1, 2017
No I have not posted a story of my TT. Right now I am recovering from a FL so mt TT is not really on my mind.
Latina1967 I cannot believe he lipo'd your waist and that was the result. I know there is a limit to how much they can do without risking skin necrosis but you look like nothing was done at all. You don't look 130 lbs. I would kill to be 130 lbs. I don't blame you for being disappointed.
Latina1967 I cannot believe he lipo'd your waist and that was the result. I know there is a limit to how much they can do without risking skin necrosis but you look like nothing was done at all. You don't look 130 lbs. I would kill to be 130 lbs. I don't blame you for being disappointed.
April 1, 2017
Irish what is FL? I know right? I don't look 130 lbs!!!! :( :( :( How sad is that?
March 20, 2017
Hi sorry to say but that's the reason I'm going out of the country to get mine done 1- they are expensive 2- they leaving you looking like you never had anything done I live in Boston and I'm out on 4/16 to DR
March 22, 2017
Hi centenojessica31 I think you right, foreigner doctors seems to be way more aggressive, especially with lipo. I had the option to had it done overseas (Beirut, Lebanon just the capital of Plastic Surgery), but so many things can go wrong. If everything goes as plan, you right it is way cheaper, but if something goes wrong, you are very much on your own away from home, family and friends. One thing that scary me tones is sterilization, overseas there are no rules and protocols to follow and the risk of getting an infection is huge. Do your homework honey, check that the doctor doesn't have any malo practice lawsuits, and demand to see before and after photos. Find other patients that had it done by this Doctor, reach out to them, find out where they did their recovery. We are so vulnerable and weak after surgery. Best of luck with your procedure!
April 2, 2017
I have done my homework I know ppl that has done it with the dr and also looked very deep into her profile name clinic everything I feel very comfortable going over seas
April 2, 2017
That is awesome centenojessica31! Good luck with your procedure, keep us posted it. I will start following you :)
April 2, 2017
a facelift Iris how brave! That's my birthday gift when I turn 60 :) I wish you a pain free and fast recovery. Please share before and after photos.
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