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Mommy Makeover 30yo 2 Kids. West Hollywood, CA
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As a nurse I'm very wary on what surgeon I chose...
barbie67213April 6, 2015
WORTH IT$10,500
As a nurse I'm very wary on what surgeon I chose to do my mommy makeover. I had been searching for a surgeon for over 8 years... I had a VERY long list of specifications that needed to be met. I seriously searched every state in the US and even other countries before finding Dr. Bruno. Once I seen his before and after photos and read the raving reviews I was sold!! My husband is a very simple man and knew that if I was so set on Dr. Bruno then he must be great and gave me the green light to contact his office. I contacted the office and spoke with Jezell (please forgive me if I misspelled it????) and Marisol. These two ladies are SOOOO sweet and VERY helpful!!! Since my husband and I were flying from Kansas we requested some recommendations for hotels, as well as all the pre-op paperwork be mailed to us. The ladies were very prompt in making sure I had everything well before our fly out date! We met with Dr Bruno the day before surgery for the "official" consult (the one before was just from my pictures). I'm usually not nervous at all (most nurses aren't) but once we got to the office I was super nervous!! Once Dr Bruno ce in and introduced himself all my anxieties were put to rest!!! Seriously ladies, HE REALLY IS THE BEST OUT THERE!!! He is super down to earth, has great bedside manner, is extremely cool calm and collected, clean and he's NOT a salesman!! His work proves his talent!! From the low incision line, perfect belly button, beautiful and perfectly placed boobies, to the funny anesthesiologist that hugs you right before taking you back to surgery.... I'm definitely glad I found Dr Bruno!!! They even sent my husband and I an edible arrangement ????!!! Being in the medical field I can first hand tell you that you're not going to find a better Dr than Dr Bruno!!
Keep up the great work Dr. Bruno & team!!
Keep up the great work Dr. Bruno & team!!
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UPDATED FROM barbie67213
6 days post
6 day postop :)
barbie67213April 6, 2015
Just wanted to post a quick 6 day post op pic :)!! Very happy that Dr. Bruno encourages his pt's to bring in their swimming suit so he can make the incision line below it!! Not many Dr's actually LISTEN to their pt's, sooooooo glad I chose one who does!! You tell him what you want, he'll tell you if it's feasible, then both parties go into the operating room and there are no "surprises" when the pt wakes up!!! You WANT a plastic surgeon to tell you what they can and can't do!! Dr Bruno could have made a couple thousand more off me if he did do the liposuction, but he didn't !! He told me I didn't really need it and there would be more risk than benefit envolved if he did the liposuction.... Ladies (& gents) please go to someone who has YOUR best interest at heart and not their own!! :) that is all for now... Blessings!!
P.S. Please excuse the typos :( I'm not sure how to go back to a post and edit it... Plus Siri pretty much hates me and changes any and everything I type into something so bizarre it is ridiculous!!! Hope I'm not the only one that Siri hates lol!!
P.S. Please excuse the typos :( I'm not sure how to go back to a post and edit it... Plus Siri pretty much hates me and changes any and everything I type into something so bizarre it is ridiculous!!! Hope I'm not the only one that Siri hates lol!!
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April 8, 2015
Great results!! Did you get any lipo done at all? Continued happy healing!
April 8, 2015
Thank you! The quick answer is no :).
The more lengthy explanation is: When I had my online consult, him and I both thought of the flank area. I also wanted my bra area of my back. When I went in for my face to face consult, the day before surgery, Dr. Bruno said that he didn't think Lipo would do much. He explained that the areas were more skin than fat and although I may see a slight improvement, the risk far outweighed the benefit. I gained 75lbs with my first pregnancy, then lost 45 of it very quickly, which left loose skin. During surgery he tightened the front area VERYYYY tight (I'm still partially bent over when walking) which, in turn, actually improved the back area significantly. I'm an RN and it's pretty rare that a Dr (really anyone for that matter) turn down an opportunity to make a quick $2k off a single visit. Dr Bruno made an ethical decision to advise me against Lipo. That right there was how he earned my respect/trust!! He's one of the very few physicians that takes time to listen to what the pt wants, he really has excellent communication skills; this, in my opinion, is how he has such raving reviews!! There's no questions before going into the OR about what you're going to come out looking like!
April 9, 2015
You're very welcome :)!! I'm so grateful for this site!! It definitely helps tons in making those decisions!! Best wishes from beginning to final results :) getting our bodies back after childbearing has proved to be much more rewarding than I anticipated!!!
April 8, 2015
How many ccs did you go with?
April 9, 2015
400cc in each. I was a small B and this took me to a full D. Very pleased with how they turned out; not too small and not too big
UPDATED FROM barbie67213
9 days post
9 days postop pic
barbie67213April 9, 2015
Drains removed yesterday!!! Ohhhh how I'm sooooooo happy about that!! I put the silicone tape over incision a few days ago when butterly stitches started falling off. Drain removal was not as bad as anticipated, but still wasn't the most fun thing I've ever done in life lol. I still keep 2X2 gauze w/ triple antibiotic ointment on it that's secured w/ paper tape, changed 1-2 times daily depending on the drainage. I'm feeling lots better each day!! I am able to do more each day also!! Two days ago I went to Walmart with two kids and as long as I had my cart to sort of hover over I was okay!! About 1.5 hrs later I was ready to go though lol!! I sat for a bit then checked out then once I got in the car I was sitting for the next hr driving home (we live in the country). Once I got home I put groceries away (kids brought them in) and was zapped the rest of the night lol!! I notice I'm able to stand for longer periods each day, too. I'm still not able to stand up completely straight, but it's getting better daily! I still don't think the surgery was NEAR as bad as I had anticipated (based on others review), but everyone's bodies are different too!
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April 9, 2015
Congrats on getting your drains removed and thank you for your updates. You are looking fantastic!
April 9, 2015
Thank you!! I received so much valuable info from this site during my research, hopefully my journey will help someone with their research too :)!!
April 9, 2015
Wow wow u look amazing!!!!!i can only imagine how happy u are. Are you only wearing the binder if so how often? Thanks
April 9, 2015
Thank you!! Yes, I only use the binder and have only used the binder the entire time of postop. I asked Dr Bruno if I should get a compression garment and he said that those are mainly for lipo, and since I didn't get lipo that the binder would be better. I wear it ALL THE TIME lol!! The only time it comes off is to shower & pics for realself updates :)!! Your abdominal wall is VERY weak postop, so it's uncomfortable if it's not worn, almost like your insides are going to fall out. It's also numb for up to a year, but 2-6 months is most common. So wearing a binder helps with the weird numb feelings, too. 4 weeks is how long postop I was advised to wear it. I will probably wear it longer than that, though. I rely on my core for my job (nurse) so will wear it until my core is as strong as preop.
April 11, 2015
What was your height and weight before surgery, you look really tiny!
April 11, 2015
Where did you get the silicone tape?
April 12, 2015
I ordered it from Amazon. It's the Mepitac Silicone Tape #298300 (0.8"x3.3 yds) for $20. I researched a lot for the best deal/best reviews and this is what I went with. I keep it on for a week, even when showering and get about 8 strips that are the length of my incision. I use 2 strips so the box lasts me a month. Hope that helps :)!!
May 20, 2015
Did you put any bandage on/over your belly button?
May 20, 2015
I use silicone strips on all the incisions. It works really well. For the first month I just used triple antibiotic ointment on my belly button.
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