Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Has anyone from the Atlanta area had an arm lift if so who was you're doctor?

http://www.viralnova.com/mans-transformation/ This guy fought hard and kicked butt. Although he did not have bariatric surgery he shed the fat by extremely hard work. His whole life story is here in pictures. Note the last picture which shows his totally toned body with the layer of loose skin on it. He is seeking help for reconstructive surgery.

Wondering about olive/darker skinned women who've had cosmetic surgery to better understand scarring. I'm eastern Indian and have an olive complexion. I wear like a medium beige in foundations for example. My husband who is white and I were sleeved the same day 3 months ago. His scars have almost disappeared, but mine are sort of burgundy/brown and clearly visible. Although I am months from having cosmetic surgery (years?) every time I bring it up, my husband worries about the scarring given the extra melanin I carry. I'm wondering if there are East Indian, Latina, Greek, etc men and women who've had cosmetic surgery and can help me understand what to expect? Even …

Hi there. The more weight I lose, the more I see I'm going to need surgery. Can you all tell me how you paid for your TT & Breast Lift?

I am proud to say that I was able to put a sports bra on, a size small shirt (just testing to see if I would need a totally new size wardrobe) and my jeans on for the first time (although they are my larger ones adn I cant button them fully because of tummy swelling). Went to the corner store to get out of the house (literally 5 min drive), walked around and bought a few essentials and returned home. I almost felt human again lol. Recap on healing: Breasts- Funnily enough, my breast lift and implants are the least of my worries. There is a stiffness from the implants stretching the muscles but the most significant thing I am focusing on is how unusual they look. I…

I just got great news, BCBS TX will approve my TT after I've had my band for 6 months! Although I was only approved because I had a C-Section, I'm thrilled that the procedure has been approved and will take care of one of my most stubborn areas! Woo hoo!

Good Morning, Anyone have a pannectomy done by Dr Matsuba in Downey??? I was approved for one and its so different when you get insurance approved because they assign your surgeon to you. THere is no online website you can go to, to find the before and after picts of their work.. So i am looking for anyone who has had the proceedure done by him to give feedback. Please... Thanks again..

I am 15 months post sleeve and been at a stabilized stand still and need to loose 30 more pounds before anyone will touch me for any cosmetic surgery. How can I loose this 30 lbs. I do cardiovascular for 30 minutes 3 times a week.

How close were you to goal weight before you had surgery ? I see a lot of after pics where the person seems to have an odd thick shape and I don't want that, is that because they still had access fat to lose and not just skin ? Has anyone ever used a teaching hospital where residents do the work under supervision ? My price quoted from them was half that of others but I would like to hear thoughts on this. Also if you had surgery (tummy tuck/breast lift w/augmentation) how long were you off work ? Thanks !

OK ladies...this one is for you So you may consider cosmetic surgery after losing weight at some point and breast augmentation tops the list typically. I am postop day 12 and had a tummy tuck, arm lift, breast lift and augmentation. Everything is going swell. However, I just can't get over these implants. I had SOME awareness that implants (especially very large ones) rest high on the chest and slowly drop underneath the muscle into their proper and intended positions over time. What I did not realize is that it would take months for this to happen and can take up to a year for them to reach their final destination and look. Naturally, the larger the implant, t…

Hi all. wondering if anyone has BCBS Michigan PPO and has had success getting coverage for plastics. Back when I started my wls journey in 2008 or so I think the only requirement was 100 pounds lost and maintained for six months. I called the insurance company today and they told me TT is covered at 80%. If I get them to cover I'll probably be out of pocket about $1,500.00 for the TT. The problem is that the insurance rep didn't really seem able to tell me what the current requirements for TT for WLS patients are. Panni is not covered at all, go figure. My boobs are also looking like a pair of gym socks and my thighs are hanging a bit so hoping I can do something t…

Anyone had a tummy tuck done than found out they were pregnant? If so, was it hard having a tighter tummy, and lap band for the baby?

So excited! I just opened my insurance letter saying I was approved for a tt! I'm waiting to hear from my doc but I think they approved the whole think, below and above the belly button! So excited! So glad I run cause I think that is what made the difference ( I never thought I'd be thankful for that godawful rash). Did I already say I AM SO EXCITED! Ann

I'm going to be having my brachioplasty in January, and wanted to see if theres anyone else out there who has had it and wants to share pros/cons etc.

I am going in at 9:30 this morning for my tummy tuck and breast augmentation!! I am so excited!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I have a question in with the surgeon, but I wonder if anyone had excessuive thirst following plastic surgeries? I have been tested for diabetes in the last month, so I doubt that is it. I am drinking huge amounts of non caffeinated beverages - Water, Vitamin waters, Protein drinks. My urine is basically clear or close to clear and I have to go often. I realized that due to my fear of swelling I have been avoiding sodium like the plague. It occurred to me that I might be creating an imbalance so I had half an Ostrim Jerky stick and my dinner had canned diced tomatoes as an ingredient - I could taste the salt - so that seems like it would bring me up to the a normall…

Okay, I haven't been banded yet, but I'm trying to get all the info I can before my surgery. Yes, I've ask my Dr. but I want to ask people too. Where is the best place the port should be? Because after a yr with my band, I plan on getting a TT and I don't want it sticking out.

Hello all!! I have scheduled a plastic surgery, and of course i will do whatever my lapband surgeon recommends, but i was just wondering if anyone had experience with this. Do i need to be loosened prior to surgery? I love the level that im at, i think ive finally reached my sweet spot. The plastic surgeon specializes in post weight loss plastic surgery and said that hes never recommended to loosen the band and that his patients never had a problem. I have an appointment with my band surgeon and will ask him,, but has anyone had surgery without being loosened? Thanks!

Ok so I have a question. When u get a tummy tuck do the strech your women parts up?? Does that make it look off?? I'm concerned. Lol

If so, is there anything i should be sure to document right out of the gate? Or is it just a matter of being 18 months post surgery and maintaining weight?

Hello, Anyone ad a surgery at Cosmed clinic Tijuana by Dr Kuiroz. I am looking to get a lower body lift. I get 3 guotes from differents Dr in Tijuana: Ariel Center $ 8,000 Dr Sauceda $ 7,200 and Cosmed clinic Dr Kuiroz $5,400 This is very hard to take the final dicision and i will appreciated if someone had a surgery trhue Cosmed clinic for a lower body lift? Thanks! Céline

My DH is finally coming around to the idea of me traveling abroad for plastics. I want to be able to present different choices of plastic surgeon to him. Therefore, I was hoping we could put together a master list if you will of "trusted" "previously used by the community" drs. It's so difficult going from thread to thread looking for a hint of a dr's name. I'm sure this will be so helpful for those looking for a dr. Anybody agree?

Ok so my main port is located under my left breast and the remaining in the middle of my abs. If I get a Panni or TT, where would they relocate them to? Also how dangerous is relocating them?

I lost quite a bit of weight PRIOR to WLS, then had a TT. After my TT, I had the mind set that "now I no longer have to be as careful about what I eat". Of course that thinking led me to ultimately need WLS. Just saying, don't fall into the same trap I did. Even after a TT it is still possible to gain In your abdomen. Your weight line increases and your upper abdomen will get fuller.

I am in Mexico recovering from major surgery. My dear friend has been here helping and supporting me. She is a gifted and natural caretaker and has cna experience and speaks some Spanish. She is interested in making someincome helping others recovering from Medical Tourism procedures. She lives between cabos and la paz Mexico so it cost me 400 to fly her to Monterrey. Wondering if anybody has ideas how to connect her with cabos based medical tourism as an assistant to solo travelers

So I have to start my saying that i had my lapband in 2006 and have lost 45 kilograms, and have had a tummy tuck and my arms done 12 months ago. Believe it or not im still recovering, my arms are pretty great i must say im very happy with them. My tummy has been a long process, i still have some pain in my abdomen and part of it is still numb a year on! I think i can feel scar tissue as it hurts to touch, and i had an infection in hospital after the surgery where they had to go in and reoperate. I do lots of gym work but unfortunately i have skin EVERYWHERE... to be removed. I have 3 more operations ahead of me, my upper tummy, thights, and breasts. Im just tryin…

In 12 days I am going for my tummy tuck. I can't freakin wait. Anyway, I am going back to work exactly two weeks after I work as a manicurist/body Waxer. I have pedi's and leg waxes that day. Am I going to be pushing it?? I'm also having lipo of the flanks. Thanx in advance!!

I am 4months out of my surgery (VSG) and I feel good! Way more confidence! But I was looking into getting a TT done but. .. I'm 24 yrs old single no children, I'm not sayin i'm gonna go get preggers right now but being that I've been big all my life I feel like my "dating life" is just going to start and I want to look my best so I want a TT done by like next year or so, my question is would I be able to have kids after that? Any advice is welcome. I like realistic answers but idk..... please help! !

My surgery to have the loose skin removed from my belly is approved and I go under the knife August 20! Woot! my superpower is......

Going under the knife in 52 more days.......working out like a mad man trying to get as much loose skin as possible ahead of the procedure. I am having a full belt lipectomy on Dec 6th. I met with three different surgeons and they all said the same thing essentially.....the more you give us to work with the better the result we can give you. That was all I needed to hear! Considering the cost, I want the best outcome possible!! My one year sleeve anniversary will be Dec 13th so I will be just at 51 weeks post op from my VSG. None of the docs seemed to think that was a big deal considering my weight loss success (about 200 pounds). I can't wait..... This was a diff…

Hello everyone I am still pre op but I am wondering if anyone has had skin removed that went well. I have seen lots of photos and videos regarding extra skin removal and I'm nervous about what's to come post open or should I say post goal weight. Many of the pictures I've seen were terrible jagged scars but some of the shows I've seen are pretty minor. Does anyone have bad scars? Minor scars? Almost no scars? Has anyone lost weight and there's very little extra skin or does everyone get it? Are there things i can do now to prevent extra skin? I know I'm throwing a lot out there but any support is greatly appreciated. Again I'm still pre op I'm 26 5'4 and I'm at 260 my hig…

I have consulted a surgeon in Mexico named Dr. Sauceda I was wondering if anyone had used him?

Anyone have a doctor they recommend in Houston? Trying to search for the best and keeping my options open.

Alright so Ive lost 124 pounds, Im below my goal weight, and now Ive got all this excess skin just about everywhere you can imagine,I have a huge pannus, and carry a lot of skin above the belly button too. my PcM sent me to a plastic surgeon for my initial consult last week. He was such a d-bag, he kept taking out his phone and looking at it, and wouldnt listen to a thing I had to say. I have googled and researched skin removal with tri-care until ive been blue in the face and its 50/50 about the skin removal.Quite a few forums i came across are from woman that had WLS and Tri-care approved them for a full abdominalplasty. Have any of you been dealt with this issue, and …

I'm slowly looking into plastic surgery, I was sleeved in July and IF I do need plastic surgery (my arms are huge right now, I HATE them. ) I will wait a year and see how they look. I'm exercising vigorously, strength training, keeping hydrated and moisturized. Im 23, I have a child who was born via c-section and ive been over weight my entire life. So I might need a TT and arm lift...and maybe breast augmentation. Anyhoo, my question is, has anyone had surgery done by a plastic surgeon in Austin or close by cities? If so, how was your experience? My last resort is Mexico.

Oct 8th I had my cosmetic procedures done. It's been 3 days and all is going well. I will be posting pics and a write up on each day as soon as I return home in 2 weeks. Hope it'll help all those interesting in CS in the future.

Just saw this on TV and since I'm going through this weight loss journey, this intrigued me...

Hi All, Just Sharing. I had my first appointment with the plastic surgeon concerning my belly. I am running 3 miles a day X 5 days a week. I battle a chronic rash. I actually thought it was all cleared up only to find it is still there. I guess it makes sense that I wouldn't know since I've had 3 C-sections and have no feeling around the scar area. All the more reason to loose the skin! Anyway, about 10 days till I find out yes or no. Now it is the waiting game. Planning on a bladder sling at the same time. Since loosing all this weight I can't sneeze without peeing! Hope this isn't tmi! Fingers crossed!

Anybody know if you can get insurance to pay for tummy tuck aftee gastric sleeve?? Sent from my iPhone using VST

My plastic surgeons office first told me my insurance was covering a tummy tuck. Now they are not. I am beyond disappointed especially bc I made all the plans I got approved for 7500 care credit but the surgery is 10,400. I was thinking for that price should I just go else where and get it done. Any thoughts or suggestions. Doctors and prices would be great ty

I figured I would start a new thread to give updates on how surgery went for me and my progress. I had a lower body lift, small inner thigh lift, outer thigh liposuction, breast lift an augmentation. I traveled alone to Mexico for these procedures to see dr. Sauceda. I'm going to post some before and after pics, I know that when I was researching that I wanted to know what to expect, what I would need and really what to do. I'm open to answering any questions:) This is by before and day 6 post op. This was by night before and day 4 post op. 2hrs out of surgery. Drains and incisions day of surgery A drain in each thigh and then three…

I live in pa and have capital blue cross. Im gonna be 8 months post op this month and I know I have to be atleast 18 months out for surgery but im curious if there are other requirements. Do we need to lose a certain amount of weight first? Just looking for some info. Thanks in advance

I am curious to know 1. We're did you have surgery? 2. What did you have done? 3. How long after your sleeve did you get plastics done? 4. If you got plastics out of the country, what was the price difference from the US to where it was done? 5. What was your cost in the us if that's where you had it? And mother of all questions, are you happy with the results?

I'm pre op, and I'm hoping to lose about 110-120lbs. I'm expecting to need/get a TT and breast lift, but wanted to know if there's any way I can avoid having to get my arms done. Any suggestions?

So here's the deal, I'm 25 years old pre-op and worried to death about "deflating body syndrome". I know working out will help, but the reality is I have to lose 160+ pounds and that is bound to leave a pretty good amount of jiggle. I have seen ads and testimony about body wraps and compression garments telling their miracle working abilities but has anyone tried them? I have no insurance and would have to pay out of pocket for "the plastics" not to mention I don't Love the idea of another surgery. I'm thinking that maybe doing a body wrap every month as I lose the weight would help with skin tightening. Or has anyone heard about the body compression garments. Please plea…

Hey everyone! I'm wondering if any of you have experience or have heard of plastic surgery in Mexico or Colombia? A friend of a friend's father went to Colombia for his gastric bypass and was very pleased with his care and results. This person comes from a Colombian background. I was lucky to have my sleeve completely paid for by my insurance. I was sleeved 3.11.13 and I've lost more than 200 pounds! As you can imagine, there is skin everywhere. I'm thankful for my health, but I was hoping to start dating, but I am grossed out by my own body. My Dr. is willing to play ball regarding my stomach area( I did have infections, not lately though ). But I think I need a 360 bo…

I am a new post op - but this talk of plastic surgery makes me nervous some. Anyone have luck in not needing surgery to remove or tuck excess skin? Can toning help at all?

I had a tummy tuck on 9/10....I am still really swollen. Pretty sore. There are a lot of wrinkles on my new belly due to the binder, but I am thrilled with the results so far! Can't wait for my boobs to be done next!

Hi All, I am thinking about a breast lift due to the fact since my sleeve in April I have lost 80lbs. I have gone from a DD to a D but let's face it gravity is not my friend right now. I had a tummy tuck years ago & my stomach has gone down nicely with the weight loss. My questions are... 1. Is the recovery of a breast lift as painful as a tummy tuck? 2. If you have had a lift were you pleased with results? Any input is appreciated! Kris

Question for anyone who has had a tummy tuck with a tattoo on their back side stomach etc. I want to get a tat on my side on Friday and now am wondering should I wait til after my tummy tuck? How will it look? Messed up. Ugh help