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Dee_Caprini
on 5/6/20 3:25 pm
Topic: RE: Does anyone else have excess skin around their face and neck?

agreeeeedddd 1000000% don't just go to someone because they are giving a "Combo-deal"... You want quality, most of the time you pay for it. Another is to see if they have patients you can reach out to to ask questions about their experience or read up on all reviews if you can. look at as many Before & After photos as you can to see how they perform their surgeries... a lot of them have Instagram pages that you can follow or even find one here or at the conferences

Dee_Caprini
on 5/6/20 10:45 am
Topic: RE: Tummy tuck questions

I have had several friends who have had various procedures... Panniculectomy, Tummy Tuck Abdominoplasty (muscle plication/repair) and Fleur-Dis-Lis Abdominoplasty... all had different problem areas and needed something different. Some resumed work (light desk work) 5 days after their procedure and others were off for 6 weeks. It all depends on your specific situation. I also have friends who have done everything in the book, that they could have gotten done. To my knowledge, all are very happy not to have the excess skin.

I have gone to several consultations and was recently diagnosed with Lipedema, stage 1 so my treatment plan comes first, followed by surgical intervention... so those are things to consider as well... you may have one plan in mind and then need to change based on what is best in the long run!

The reason I say this is because I have wings as well that wave to people as well... my youngest looooovvvvessss playing with them. But for me, my stomach and things are what I'd like to get done first... if I never do my arms, I think I am ok with that. So, right now, I've chosen my surgeon and currently saving for the procedure! I have a lot of excess skin above my belly button, so I will need a Fleur-dis-Lis abdominoplasty and Thigh Lift

Kbebe
on 5/4/20 11:27 am
VSG on 10/18/18
Topic: RE: Fat Transfers

Let me know what they say!

Kbebe
on 5/4/20 11:26 am
VSG on 10/18/18
Topic: RE: Fat Transfers

A thing? It's generally the most prominent butt enlargement procedure plastic surgeons use, butt implants are you very much diminishing. If you have ever hear of "BBL" that's exactly what that is. You get lipo, and they inject it in your buttocks, it's a lot more safer than putting a foreign object inside your body .

Traleen
on 5/2/20 9:47 am
Topic: RE: Tummy tuck questions

Thanks ! I went for a consult a year ago and the surgeon called it a trunk lift here. Sounds like leaving on vacation ?

SW 271

CW 151

GW 145

catwoman7
on 5/2/20 6:04 am
RNY on 06/03/15
Topic: RE: Tummy tuck questions

I also had a 360 body lift. Recovery is tough but very worth it. I'm so glad to be rid of all that excess skin!

NYMom222
on 5/1/20 7:30 pm
RNY on 07/23/14
Topic: RE: Fat Transfers

Fat transfers are not uncommon. And yes a certain portion of it will be reabsorbed and lost so initial fullness won't stay. You will not lose it all or they wouldn't do it.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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NYMom222
on 5/1/20 7:27 pm
RNY on 07/23/14
Topic: RE: Obsessed with Before & After Photos

Look on Instagram- plenty of before and afters there.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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NYMom222
on 5/1/20 7:26 pm
RNY on 07/23/14
Topic: RE: How much skin was removed from your procedures?

Skin does not weigh a lot. From all my procedures I had a total of 6.5 lbs of skin removed. My lower body lift was the greatest 4.5. Arms and breast 1lb and legs 1lb. Sometimes they will do liposuction at the same time and that could be additional fat removed.

I had 5 consults before I decided on a surgeon. Keep looking if it isn't quite all coming together. It is all an education and helped me make my decision.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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NYMom222
on 5/1/20 7:22 pm, edited 5/1/20 12:22 pm
RNY on 07/23/14
Topic: RE: Tummy tuck questions

Hi ! Not sure what you mean by trunk lift. Tummy tuck is in the front and usually includes muscle tightening, and a 360/lower body lift goes all the way around front and back. I had a 360 4 years ago. Totally worth it and very happy.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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