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Mini-TT/BABL/lipo - 7 months PO- not all procedures run smoothly - :( pictures added

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10 months post

Over 9 months post op

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$13,500
2 rounds of laser on scars..not much better right now but will see. My patience has worn out. As I previously stated I need revision. The earliest I can get in is September - that puts me over a YEAR post op. At additional cost, of course. I am depressed and frustrated. Will start a new thread for revision.

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Charles A. Messa III, MD, FACS

Charles A. Messa III, MD, FACS

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June 4, 2013
That stinks. I'm sorry I have had to go through this. I hope u find a solution that satisfies u.
July 28, 2017
Hi how are yo doing now, are you happy with your TT 4 years later. Considering doing procedure. Look forward for your reply.
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7 months post

The latest pictures were taken in the morning...

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The latest pictures were taken in the morning before swell hell but still minor swelling upon waking up.

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April 5, 2013
hi Amy, How are you doing? Did you go see PS? I haven't been back since Nov. I have been more swollen inthe last couple days, even more numb than I was. Not sure if its because I started working out again after many months. Although I am ok my thighs have gotten bigger and celulite galor...yuck!!!! 40 sucks! lol
April 17, 2013
Hi Mel- Sorry to hear you are suffering withe pain and swelling too! i am having a really tough time with my tt and not getting depressed. Trying to get to see him is a PITA, but he remains really nice..I think it is more scheduling than him. I have appt with him next week for laser on scars..as you see in picture from blisters and incision is still purple..lipo scars on hips are bad too?! As for out come, I am in pain all day and still really swollen. he is not happy either and wants to do more lipo. Will know more next week. I am kind of regretting the whole mini-tt thing as I look worse now than I did before with scars, pain and swelling -BUT very happy with breasts and back of waist. If he does more lipo I might pay him to do "bra roll" as he did not go that high the first time around. Many hugs and well wishes!
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7 months post

First let me say that I am satisfied with my...

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First let me say that I am satisfied with my breasts and lipo and had no complications with those procedures the mini-tt is another story but I have heard worse and am trying to keep that in mind so I do not get depressed. I actually looked better 2 months post op than I do now. SO - I Finally made it back to my PS He seemed just as unsatisfied with my mini-TT results as I am, which was a relief as I thought I was going insane! I am currently 7 months post op and still have swelling, pain and bruising. There is also a small dog ear on the left side that has not resolved but I know that can be fixed. My stomach becomes distended by 3 in the afternoon and I experience pain after eating as well.I have lost 12 pounds and am currently 134 so it is not fat. As far as my scar it actually curves upwards like a frown and I have scars from the incision line to my BB from traction blisters. The PS has scheduled me a laser appointment to treat this and I am hoping it works. He also gave me another stage 2 garment but nothing is helping the swelling by afternoon. Time will tell. I just want you all to know that there can be complitcations so just beware. Sorry all of my pictures got deleted will try to repost.

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